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    a white styrofoam container filled with meat, beans, and macaroni and cheese

    AThis food is old I tried to try something different and the ribs were old the Mac and cheese was leftover old also the beans taste like pork n beans my food was delivered so I have to re do the old food and eat it! And on yelp they have 4 stars I'm a cook and a part time caterer so I definitely know what I'm tasting and there is no smoke flavor what so ever

    2 Meat Combo Plate
    Ashley J.

    Omg! I heard good things about this place and my husband and I decided to stop by after church. I'm glad we did. There food is amazing and so was there service. We will definitely be coming back. We even received a complimentary sample of there banana pudding :).

    Generous portions and great food. Thanks Zenna's
    Philip L.

    Oh yeah it's real!!! Thank you thank you thank you Zenna for the awesome food and hospitality. Always feel welcomed here with one of the best Southern BBQ joints in the dfw. Got me my spot now. Lol. Phenomenal home cooked food with great selection of desserts. Gotta make it here on a Sunday for them smothered pork chops haha.

    Fried rib, regular rib, and brisket! So much meat you can't really see the brisket. Mac and cheese and potato salad in the back.
    Jaysen S.

    Saw them on yelp while driving around looking for food. The staff was helpful as I didn't know the menu well and had questions about the chefs daily special, which was meatloaf and in a tasteful unique sauce. I got the 3 meat plate with fried ribs, rubs, and brisket. Everything was really good especially the Mac and cheese on the side. I had a frozen hypnotic drink that was really good. HIGHLY recommend trying them out.

    Best baked potato ever!!
    Krystal D.

    Awesome customer service!! Everyone was extremely friendly and even offered free samples :) I wanted a baked potato, but they weren't done yet, so I ordered something else. The young man that took my order went the extra mile to double check on the potatoes that were cooking and they were actually done, so I got one after all! :) My potato was huge!! And it was sooo good!! Had smoked turkey on it and man, was it tasty! My daughter and I shared it and still had some leftover. We will definitely be going back. What a hidden gem!

    A whole lot of fat, and a little bit of meat...the flavor was AMAZING which makes me that much more disappointed
    Christina A.

    I tried this place because of an uber eats promotion advertising it. It was black owned so I hoped it was good. The flavor profile did not disappoint. I got the 2 meat plate with double greens, and everything tasted AMAZING. Im giving it 3 stars because I paid almost $20 for this plate and received more fat than meat

    Teisha W.

    The customer service is what saved this location and gave them a three-star rating..... This location used to be Zennas back in the day. I never got a chance to eat there so I'm not able to compare the two. I however was very disappointed in the food itself. First off the potato salad was not good at all.... It was very bland in taste. The ribs we ordered were very salty for my taste. However the baked beans were pretty good. The prices seem to be about the same as everyone in the surrounding area... The customer service was top notch and the establishment was very clean! They do deliver with Ubereats so that is a plus for some people that are living in the surrounding areas... I do believe people just have different taste when it comes to barbecue and this location did not do it for me.

    Brown gravy meat loaf over rice with greens, yams and cornbread.
    Peaches L.

    Best loaded baked potato in town. Today my husband and I wanted bbq. We stumbled upon this place only to discover we had already tried their soul food when they were located in Duncanville. I originally wanted jerk chicken but they were sold out. So we both ordered loaded baked potatoes.... it was a food blessing in disguise!!! I ordered ribs and spicy sausage and my husband ordered ribs and brisket. However, we were surprised to see that they added chicken to both potatoes. Let me just say I was SATISFIED with the smokey taste of the meats and the huge portions we got. The meats and potatoes were cooked to perfection!! We really could have shared one. At least we had leftovers for the next day. We will be returning soon. Hopefully before they sell out of jerk chicken and peach cobbler. The rasta pasta is also on my list to try. There was a 25-30 min wait, but I don't mind waiting when the food is this good.

    Loaded baked potato with chopped beef
    Nicolle T.

    Finally got to try this place. The location is hidden away in a small shopping area in Duncanville. Unless you've heard where it is, you'd miss it. Customer service is dry! The owner, Winnie I believe is her name is very friendly. She knows how to hook up the plates. No need to ask for extra anything because she's got you covered. The young women at the register is slow. She seems not to want to be bothered. I am used to someone greeting me when I walk into an establishment. When they don't I leave. The owner saved the day. As one can see from the pics, the potatoes are large and the fixins are plenty. 3 people shared 1. You'd be satisfied. So give it a try.

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    I vistied the food truck Sunday afternoon! The food was amazing, and for the price proportion was worth it. I will be visiting again.

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    Don't really care for their ribs my ex love them but I have taste better. Although I am from Cali where we think we do it better anyway

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    Brisket was burnt, dried out and old. Chicken was dry and boneless breast. Now, the beef smoked sausage was good.

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    Yelp found an excellent smoked BBQ spot. Tried those Chicago style ribs plate, delicious food! I'll leave it at that.

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    Even with a reservation, we still had a 15 min wait. It was on a weekend so I imagine this is…read moreusually their busiest time. The smoke from the kitchen basically consumed the dining area and was very irritating. It eventually dissipated after a while, but I wouldn't recommend infants in this environment. After our party was seated, it took 15-20 min before our waiter greeted us and provided water; that was a bit annoying. After we got our orders in, things were smooth sailing from there. We were a large party and our waiter did a pretty good job at managing us and all of our requests. Food: they do not waste time bringing the food out. Most of our orders came out within 10 minutes! I ordered the Short Rib (unfortunately not pictured). It was hot, tender, and seasoned well....very good. It came on a bed of rice and some type of sauce. I was not a fan of either. The rice seemed uncooked and the sauce was too much and very liquid. It drowned the rice and practically made it soupy. I would have been fine with just the short rib. I also ordered a side of black eyed peas... also not a fan. It was undercooked and I didn't love whatever seasoning was used to prepare it. Other items I tried: Fries, Cornbread, Yams, and Soul Rolls. These were all tasty, specifically the soul roll. It came out crispy, hot, and stuff proportionately. I could take every bit of what was inside. It's definitely a must try.

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