Pappas Bar-B-Q
by Rita Cook
Pappas Bar-B-Q
2231 West Northwest Highway
Dallas, Texas 75220
(214)956-9038
Opening in 1967, Pappas was first opened in Houston by a Greek immigrant family of the same name, but back then it was called The Brisket House. It wasn’t until 1996 that the named was changed to Pappas and later still, it wasn’t until 2005 that the Dallas location on Northwest Highway was added. However, with 40 years of experience already under their belt, the Pappas family knows how to make Bar-B-Q no matter where they are cooking it. The ribs and brisket are slow-smoked to perfection and sides are made from scratch every day. The homemade Bar-B-Q sauce with a touch of smoky taste has become so popular that diners come in and ask for it by name. Sides are different with items like spicy beans, yams and cucumber salads. For dessert it’s either cheesecake or pecan pie, but with either one you can’t go wrong. Mornings are also popular at Pappas where breakfast is served with menu items such as Chorizo and Egg or Barbecoa as the popular favorites.