Juicy burgers
The bacon stacked burger was described as juicy, flavourful and cooked to a tee.
Texas Fire Grill
Trade Centre
Texas Fire Grill is a family-friendly casual restaurant in Trade Centre, with fire-grilled brisket and burgers among the dishes customers discuss most. The arcade games add a playful extra while you wait, making it a relaxed choice for a casual meal with children or friends.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
492 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smoky brisket
The brisket stood out for its tenderness and rich smoky taste.
Arcade games
Free arcade machines, including Tekken 3, give diners something to do while waiting.
Sharing portions
One review says the ribs, tacos and pasta were generous enough for three people to share.
Friendly service
Several visits mention attentive, accommodating service that helped create a welcoming meal.
Easy parking
A reviewer found convenient parking directly outside the restaurant.
Good value
Customers describe the food as reasonably priced for Dubai and good value for money.
What to Eat at Texas Fire Grill How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Texas Fire Grill, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Texas Fire Grill, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Nacho tower Net +2
“The nacho tower was a standout too, loaded with toppings and perfect for sharing.”
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Review excerpts
“The nacho tower was a standout too, loaded with toppings and perfect for sharing.”April 2026
“The food was amazing and well presented.we love the nachos tower all foods are to die for.🥳 A great place to dine.”December 2025
Honorable mentions (19)
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Alfredo Net +1
“The alfredo was good! Recommended!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The alfredo was good! Recommended!”October 2025
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Bacon stacked burger Net +1
“We tried the **bacon stacked burger**, and it was absolute perfection—insanely juicy, packed with flavor, and cooked to a tee. Easily one of the best burgers we’ve had in a long time.”
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“We tried the **bacon stacked burger**, and it was absolute perfection—insanely juicy, packed with flavor, and cooked to a tee. Easily one of the best burgers we’ve had in a long time.”June 2026
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Bbq beef brisket Net +1
“First time to visit Texas Fire Grill at Sheik Zayed and i love their Bbq Beef Brisket.”
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“First time to visit Texas Fire Grill at Sheik Zayed and i love their Bbq Beef Brisket.”April 2026
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Bbq beef ribs Net +1
“The BBQ beef ribs were absolutely amazing—tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked!”
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“The BBQ beef ribs were absolutely amazing—tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked!”June 2025
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Bbq wings Net +1
“Delicious, well-seasoned food cooked to order. We had BBQ wings, chicken alfredo, onion rings, and quesadillas. Everything was delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious, well-seasoned food cooked to order. We had BBQ wings, chicken alfredo, onion rings, and quesadillas. Everything was delicious!”May 2026
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Brisket Net +1
“The brisket was tender and packed with that rich, smoky taste you hope for.”
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Review excerpts
“The brisket was tender and packed with that rich, smoky taste you hope for.”April 2026
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Brisket bbq nachos tower Net +1
“We tried the Brisket BBQ Nachos Tower, Alfredo Fettuccine, and Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream—and wow, what a ride! The nachos were loaded, crispy, and full of flavor—perfect for sharing.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the Brisket BBQ Nachos Tower, Alfredo Fettuccine, and Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream—and wow, what a ride! The nachos were loaded, crispy, and full of flavor—perfect for sharing.”June 2025
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Buffalo wings Net +1
“The buffalo wings was decent and the classic mojito too sweet.”
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Review excerpts
“The buffalo wings was decent and the classic mojito too sweet.”July 2026
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Burrito Net +1
“We ordered the burger, burrito, and nachos, and everything was absolutely delicious. The burger was juicy, the burrito was loaded with flavor, and the nachos were the perfect starter.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the burger, burrito, and nachos, and everything was absolutely delicious. The burger was juicy, the burrito was loaded with flavor, and the nachos were the perfect starter.”June 2026
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Chicken alfredo Net +1
“Delicious, well-seasoned food cooked to order. We had BBQ wings, chicken alfredo, onion rings, and quesadillas. Everything was delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“Delicious, well-seasoned food cooked to order. We had BBQ wings, chicken alfredo, onion rings, and quesadillas. Everything was delicious!”May 2026
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Chocolate fudge ice cream Net +1
“We tried the Brisket BBQ Nachos Tower, Alfredo Fettuccine, and Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream—and wow, what a ride! The nachos were loaded, crispy, and full of flavor—perfect for sharing. The Alfredo fettuccine was creamy and comforting, with just the right balance of sauce and pasta. And the chocolate fudge ice cream? Rich, smooth, and the perfect sweet finish.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried the Brisket BBQ Nachos Tower, Alfredo Fettuccine, and Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream—and wow, what a ride! The nachos were loaded, crispy, and full of flavor—perfect for sharing. The Alfredo fettuccine was creamy and comforting, with just the right balance of sauce and pasta. And the chocolate fudge ice cream? Rich, smooth, and the perfect sweet finish.”June 2025
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Fall-off-the-bone ribs Net +1
“We ordered their fall-off-the-bone ribs (AED 169), tacos, and pasta — all of them were highly recommended and did not disappoint.”
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“We ordered their fall-off-the-bone ribs (AED 169), tacos, and pasta — all of them were highly recommended and did not disappoint.”September 2025
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Grilled chicken sandwich Net +1
“Usually I’m very skeptical of trying new places but oh my to my pleasant surprise what absolute delicious grilled chicken sandwich. Clean light fresh not heavy at all. I’ll now try their entire menu but I’m highly impressed. Certainly added to my favorites.”
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“Usually I’m very skeptical of trying new places but oh my to my pleasant surprise what absolute delicious grilled chicken sandwich. Clean light fresh not heavy at all. I’ll now try their entire menu but I’m highly impressed. Certainly added to my favorites.”March 2026
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Puffy breads Net +1
“The puffy breads were excellent, hot, fresh out of the oven.”
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“The puffy breads were excellent, hot, fresh out of the oven.”October 2025
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Quesadillas Net +1
“Delicious, well-seasoned food cooked to order. We had BBQ wings, chicken alfredo, onion rings, and quesadillas. Everything was delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Delicious, well-seasoned food cooked to order. We had BBQ wings, chicken alfredo, onion rings, and quesadillas. Everything was delicious!”May 2026
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Unique pizza Net +1
“not all Africans are treated fairly in other restaurants but at Texas Fire Grill we felt at home cause we were treated like important clients just like others ,equally , welcomed ,we felt at home , every staff there was welcoming, not to forget the best unique pizza and delicious burgers we had, indeed give it’s agood restaurant to return to .”
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Review excerpts
“not all Africans are treated fairly in other restaurants but at Texas Fire Grill we felt at home cause we were treated like important clients just like others ,equally , welcomed ,we felt at home , every staff there was welcoming, not to forget the best unique pizza and delicious burgers we had, indeed give it’s agood restaurant to return to .”December 2025
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Nachos Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We ordered the burger, burrito, and nachos, and everything was absolutely delicious. The burger was juicy, the burrito was loaded with flavor, and the nachos were the perfect starter.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We ordered the burger, burrito, and nachos, and everything was absolutely delicious. The burger was juicy, the burrito was loaded with flavor, and the nachos were the perfect starter.”June 2026
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Onion rings Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Delicious, well-seasoned food cooked to order. We had BBQ wings, chicken alfredo, onion rings, and quesadillas. Everything was delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Delicious, well-seasoned food cooked to order. We had BBQ wings, chicken alfredo, onion rings, and quesadillas. Everything was delicious!”May 2026
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Pancake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The only less good choices were the sweets, the pancake was ok (way less sauce on top than in the picture) and the kunafa a bit dry, the 2 were enough for the 4 of us though.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (10)
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Boneless beef Net −1
“Service and food are very good but boneless beef was’t good”
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Critical review excerpts
“Service and food are very good but boneless beef was’t good”February 2026
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Brownies Net −1
“Great service and delicious food overall. The brownies, however, were not my type.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Great service and delicious food overall. The brownies, however, were not my type.”April 2026
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Caesar salad Net −1
“The Caesar salad? Oh my gosh, the lettuce was so gross, you wouldn't even find it in a cheap diner. Total regret there.”
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“The Caesar salad? Oh my gosh, the lettuce was so gross, you wouldn't even find it in a cheap diner. Total regret there.”April 2026
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Carbonara Net −1
“Pasta with a salmon is not a carbonara at all, not even close.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Pasta with a salmon is not a carbonara at all, not even close.”June 2026
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“The ribs had almost no flavor, the grilled chicken was hard and not enjoyable, and the sandwich and burger were simply missing that satisfying taste you expect.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The ribs had almost no flavor, the grilled chicken was hard and not enjoyable, and the sandwich and burger were simply missing that satisfying taste you expect.”February 2026
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Kunafa Net −1
“The only less good choices were the sweets, the pancake was ok (way less sauce on top than in the picture) and the kunafa a bit dry, the 2 were enough for the 4 of us though.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The only less good choices were the sweets, the pancake was ok (way less sauce on top than in the picture) and the kunafa a bit dry, the 2 were enough for the 4 of us though.”October 2025
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Pasta with a salmon Net −1
“Pasta with a salmon is not a carbonara at all, not even close.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Pasta with a salmon is not a carbonara at all, not even close.”June 2026
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Smoked short rib Net −1
“Ordered Smoked Short rib got served with Boiled, Cold and not Fresh.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Smoked Short rib got served with Boiled, Cold and not Fresh.”December 2024
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Rib eye steak Net −2
“Had come to the SZR branch to have a good rib eye steak. Had ordered the rib eye - medium well and what came was a rubbery and chewy hard to bite streak. Was sent back and the second time it comes is worst than the first. Rare, bland and the sauce was smelling it still had flour in it … and not mixed.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Had come to the SZR branch to have a good rib eye steak. Had ordered the rib eye - medium well and what came was a rubbery and chewy hard to bite streak. Was sent back and the second time it comes is worst than the first. Rare, bland and the sauce was smelling it still had flour in it … and not mixed.”July 2026
“Ordered Ribeye again the cut is not fresh and served it cold. Requested the steak cooked Medium Rare but still it’s chewy?….”December 2024
Drinks 1
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Classic mojito Net −1
“The buffalo wings was decent and the classic mojito too sweet.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The buffalo wings was decent and the classic mojito too sweet.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Share ribs. The fall-off-the-bone ribs were reported as generous enough to share, with one cited price of AED 169.
Use the arcade. Bring children or friends who enjoy games; the free machines help fill the wait before food arrives.
Check steak. If ordering ribeye, check the cooking and sauce before settling in, as one visit required the steak to be sent back twice.
Use parking. For a quick casual stop, look for the convenient parking reported directly outside the restaurant.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Steak inconsistency
One visit produced a chewy, rubbery ribeye, then a second steak arrived rare and bland.
Long waits
Some diners reported waiting 35 minutes to be served, while another estimated nearly an hour.
Bland dishes
A repeat visitor found the ribs, grilled chicken, steak sandwich and burger consistently bland.
Dessert letdown
The pancake was acceptable but lacked the pictured amount of sauce, while the kunafa was dry.
Warm interior
One steak-visit review said the air conditioning was not fully functioning and the restaurant felt hot.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 169
fall-off-the-bone ribs
“We had lunch at Texas Fire Grill and it was such a great experience! We ordered their fall-off-the-bone ribs (AED 169), tacos, and pasta — all of them were highly recommended and did not disappoint”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Texas Fire Grill is a casual American-style restaurant in Trade Centre where the menu leans toward grilled comfort food. Reviews particularly highlight the bacon stacked burger, BBQ beef brisket, steaks and ribs, while the arcade machines give families and friends something to do before the food arrives. The strongest dishes are not limited to the headline grills.
Diners have praised the Brisket BBQ Nachos Tower as loaded and shareable, the Alfredo fettuccine as creamy, and the BBQ beef ribs as tender and flavourful. Portions can be substantial: one lunch review said the ribs, tacos and pasta were enough for three people to share. Parking directly outside is another practical plus.
Service is one of the most consistent positives, with repeated mentions of friendly, attentive and accommodating staff. Still, the kitchen can be uneven. Some visits report fast service and well-cooked steak, but others describe waits of 35 minutes to nearly an hour, bland dishes, soggy onion rings or cold food.
A ribeye was especially disappointing for one diner, arriving chewy and then undercooked after being sent back. If you are visiting on a schedule, allow extra time; if steak is the main reason for coming, check it promptly when it arrives.