Yearby’s Barbecue and Waterice is set to open a permanent location in Allen, Texas, in late October, offering a fully halal menu of classic Central Texas barbecue. The soft opening will run Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24‑25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to Hoodline.
The restaurant will occupy the former Dickie’s Barbecue Pit space at 405 Central Expressway South, a detail reported by the Chron.com article that cited Community Impact as the source for the address.
Owner Sabrina Henley confirmed the late‑October timeline in an interview with Community Impact. The menu will feature brisket, lamb ribs, turkey breast, beef ribs and sausage, all prepared to meet halal standards, as described on the business’s website and reiterated by both Community Impact and Hoodline. Side dishes will include mac and cheese, collard greens, potato salad and coleslaw.
Yearby’s began as a food‑truck operation in Anna on Christmas Day 2021, then opened a brick‑and‑mortar restaurant in Pilot Point at the end of March 2023, according to Texas Monthly. The Henleys moved the restaurant to Plano in December 2025, but closed that location in June after securing a long‑term lease in Allen, a move documented in the Community Impact piece based on the owners’ social‑media posts.
The Allen location follows a period of rapid growth for the brand. Yearby’s earned a spot on Texas Monthly’s 2025 Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints list, a distinction highlighted by Chron.com. Texas Monthly also noted that Yearby’s is one of the few Texas barbecue joints with an entirely halal menu, a trend echoed in an AP News report on the growing halal barbecue scene in the state.
Residents can learn more about the upcoming Allen location on the restaurant’s website, yearbysbbq.com. While regular hours beyond the soft‑opening weekend have not been announced, the owners plan to roll out the full menu after the initial weekend, giving North Texas barbecue fans their first chance to taste the award‑winning offerings that have built a loyal following in Pilot Point and Plano.
What’s next: Yearby’s expects to announce its regular operating hours soon. Allen diners interested in trying halal barbecue should attend the soft opening on Oct. 24‑25 or check the website for updates on the full‑service launch.
Sources: communityimpact.com, hoodline.com
