How about some of that texas style bbq. Near the irving convention center

You would not be that far from Hard Eight BBQ. That would be my first choice. If you feel like driving, try Pecan Lodge in Dallas.

Not too far is post oak smokehouse. Pretty damn good bbq.

There are several BBQ places in that area but i couldn't tell you which one was best. There was a Brazilian Bbq place in our hotel parking lot but it was $38 a plate so i didn't try it lol!

Nice place.