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Is ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque Still Open? Update (Richmond, VA)

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As of September 2026, ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Primary source
zzqrva.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: ZZQ's website was live with current weekly hours and a first-come-first-served sellout policy, and Google Places marked the business operational, both checked 2026-09-08.

  • Season / episode Season 31, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 3201 W Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque in Richmond on the episode 'Smokin' Hot BBQ,' which aired 2020-01-31, spotlighting the smokehouse's Texas-style brisket and other craft barbecue plates. ZZQ operates as a first-come, first-served barbecue counter on West Moore Street, selling out most days before its posted close. A site check on 2026-09-08 found zzqrva.com online and functioning, listing current hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and repeating the shop's sold-out policy on the homepage. The same page offered navigation for catering, gift cards, and a company story section, with no visible copyright year. Google's business listing for ZZQ also showed the restaurant as operational when the same check ran on 2026-09-08, corroborating the live, current website. No conflicting reports of a closure or relocation turned up during the review.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 31, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Smokin' Hot BBQ
What was featured
Texas-style smoked brisket and craft barbecue plates
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque

Frequently asked questions

Is ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque in Richmond on the episode 'Smokin' Hot BBQ,' which aired 2020-01-31, spotlighting the smokehouse's Texas-style brisket and other craft barbecue plates. As of September 2026, ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque located?

3201 W Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque?

Season 31, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 31, 2020. The episode is titled “Smokin' Hot BBQ”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

No conflicting reports of a closure or relocation turned up during the review. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
3201 W Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
zzqrva.com

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Sources

  • zzqrva.com — http://zzqrva.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ZZQ+Texas+Craft+Barbeque+3201+W+Moore+St+Richmond+VA+23230

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