We are open until 3 AM, 365 days a year, holidays included. That makes Zio Al's a practical stop for a late-night meal or an early suhoor in Richardson and across Dallas-Fort Worth. Pizza, pasta, wings, subs and salads are made to order, and our whole menu is pork-free. Zabiha halal is available upon request. Ask when you order, because it is not the default preparation.
One honest note first: 3 AM is late, but in Ramadan the pre-dawn meal often happens later than that. This guide shows how to plan around it, what to order, and how to feed a group without a headache.
TL;DR
- Suhoor is the meal before dawn during Ramadan. In Richardson, the cutoff moves a little each day, so check a daily timetable.
- We are open until 3 AM every day of the year. Order direct at zioals.com or in the Zio Al's app, with 15% off your first app order.
- Our menu is 100% pork-free (beef pepperoni, turkey ham, beef bacon). Zabiha halal is available upon request only. We are not halal certified.
- Many Richardson-area suhoor spots run festivals or late kitchens. Plan a sit-down meal, a pickup or a group order depending on your night.
- For groups, ask about catering packages and order early so everything is ready when you are.
Table of Contents
- What suhoor means and when it ends in Richardson
- Why a 3 AM kitchen helps during Ramadan
- What to order for a pre-dawn meal
- Halal on our menu, said clearly
- Other ways to find suhoor around Richardson
- Planning around a long night
- Group orders, students and families
- Order direct and skip the markups
- Our perspective
- Ready to order?
- FAQ
- Sources
What suhoor means and when it ends in Richardson
Suhoor is the morning meal Muslims eat before sunrise during Ramadan, as the Cambridge English Dictionary defines it. The Arabic word points to the last part of the night, and the meal is meant to prepare the body for the day of fasting.
The cutoff is not a fixed clock time. In Richardson during Ramadan 2026, the time to finish eating fell between roughly 5:19 AM and 6:18 AM, depending on the date. Ramadan shifts earlier on the calendar each year, so the season you are reading about may fall in a different part of the year than the last one. Use your mosque's timetable or a daily prayer-time calendar for the exact minute, and treat any number here as a guide.
That gap matters. If you finish eating at 4:30 AM, a kitchen that closes at 3 AM can still work. You pick up at 2:45, take it home, and eat when you are ready. Plan that way and you do not need a restaurant open at dawn.
Why a 3 AM kitchen helps during Ramadan
Most restaurants close at 10 or 11 PM. After taraweeh, or after a long evening with family, that leaves very few places to get a hot meal. A kitchen that stays open until 3 AM changes the evening in three ways.
- You can eat after prayers. No rushing out of the mosque to beat a closing time.
- You can pick up for suhoor. Order close to 3 AM and bring the food home for the pre-dawn meal.
- You can feed a mixed group. Families, roommates and coworkers all find something on one menu.
We also keep the same hours on holidays. Eid night, a weekend, a random Tuesday: the door is open.
The Dallas Observer has included us in its roundup of late-night spots for Ramadan in North Texas, noting pizza, pasta and wings, hours until 3 AM, and halal options upon request.
What to order for a pre-dawn meal
Suhoor food has a job. It should keep you steady through a long day without sitting heavy. A few combinations from our menu work well for that.
Pasta for slow energy
A baked or sauced pasta gives you carbohydrates and a filling base. It reheats well, which helps if you order at midnight and eat at 4 AM. Pack it in a sealed container and warm it in the oven or microwave.
Wings for protein
Our wings come in 10 sauces, in traditional, boneless or breaded styles. Wings travel well and are easy to share. If you want halal wings, ask for zabiha halal upon request when you order. Say it at the start, not at pickup.
Pizza built to order
Our dough is made fresh in-house every day, and every pizza is built to order. For a pork-free topping set, try beef pepperoni, turkey ham or beef bacon. A veggie pizza with extra cheese also holds up nicely for a later meal.
Subs and salads for lighter nights
Not everyone wants a big plate before dawn. A sub with turkey ham, or a salad on the side, balances a heavier slice. Add water. Add more water. It is the quiet hero of every suhoor table.
A simple suhoor order
Here is a quick way to build a table for four:
| Need | What to look for | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Filling base | Pasta or a large pizza | Carbs and satisfaction |
| Protein | Wings or a sub | Lasts through the morning |
| Lighter side | Salad | Freshness and fiber |
| Preference | Halal upon request | Mention it when ordering |
We do not publish menu prices on our site overview, so check the menu at zioals.com for current prices before you order.
Halal on our menu, said clearly
We want you to know exactly what you are getting.
- Our menu is pork-free. We use beef pepperoni, turkey ham and beef bacon.
- Zabiha halal is available upon request. It is not the default preparation.
- The restaurant is not halal certified.
If halal preparation is essential for your meal, tell us when you order, and ask the location any questions you have. When you try any restaurant, it is fair to ask three things: what is halal, how is it prepared, and who can confirm it. A good kitchen answers plainly. Many diners also check with their own mosque or community about what they are comfortable with.
Other ways to find suhoor around Richardson
Richardson has a lively Ramadan scene, and variety is part of the fun. Here is what you will typically find, described by type.
- Late-night cafes and bakeries. Some Richardson cafes stay open into the early morning during Ramadan for Turkish, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern breakfast spreads. Check each one's hours on its own page.
- Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants. Many close around midnight or 1 AM, so they suit a post-prayer dinner more than a true pre-dawn meal.
- Suhoor festivals. In recent years, North Texas has hosted overnight events where several food vendors set up in one place. The Dallas Observer listed festivals in Irving and Dallas in March 2025. Dates change every year, so look for the current announcements from the organizers.
- Ramadan markets and bazaars. These pop up in the DFW area with vendors and food into the small hours. Again, confirm the schedule before you drive.
These options are wonderful, and we love that North Texas has so much to explore. They also tend to be seasonal or have fixed times. We fill the gap on ordinary nights and between events: the same hours, every day, without needing a ticket or a parking plan.
Planning around a long night
A late-night plan is easier with a few habits.
- Decide when you will actually eat. Look up the cutoff for your date, then work backward.
- Order a little before you need it. Late-night pickup is quick, but a short buffer keeps things calm.
- Choose food that reheats. Pasta, wings and baked subs hold up. A thin crispy pizza is best eaten fresh.
- Order halal upon request at the start. It avoids confusion at the counter.
- Bring a bottle of water or fill your own at home before you leave.
Many people also like a warm drink before the fast begins. If you are choosing a late-night cup, this evening roast coffee guide explains the flavor of darker, mellow roasts. Keep water as your main drink either way.
Group orders, students and families
Ramadan is a community season. Suhoor and iftar are better with people around the table.
College students. If you are studying late or sharing a place with friends, group meals stretch further than solo orders. Pizza, pasta and wings are made to be split. Ordering direct saves you the markup you see on third-party delivery apps.
Families. One order can cover everyone: pasta for the kids, wings for the adults, a salad for balance. Our post on late-night family dining across DFW and Katy has more ideas.
Offices and gatherings. We also offer catering packages for offices and parties, with pork-free options most caterers skip. If you are hosting a community iftar or a study group, ask about catering early. Packages do not have a published price on our site, so contact the location for details.
Order direct and skip the markups
Third-party apps add fees and raise menu prices. When you order direct at zioals.com or through the Zio Al's app, you skip those markups. The app takes 15% off your first order. Pickup and delivery are both available, and you can also dine in.
If you are comparing options, these posts may help:
- Late-night Ramadan iftar and suhoor in DFW
- Ordering halal food online without app fees
- Eating after midnight in DFW
Our perspective
We built Zio Al's around a simple idea: people eat when they are hungry, not when a kitchen is ready. That is true on a Friday after a game, and it is true in Ramadan.
That is why we stay open until 3 AM, every day of the year. Our dough is made fresh in-house each day, and our pizzas are built to order. Our menu is pork-free from top to bottom, with beef pepperoni, turkey ham and beef bacon.
We are also careful about what we say. Zabiha halal is available upon request, and we ask guests to tell us when they order. We are not halal certified, and we would rather you know that up front.
For suhoor, we think late-night pickup is the easiest approach. Order direct, grab your food, and eat at the time that works for your family.
Zio Al's Team
Ready to order?
Whether you are in Richardson, Plano, Addison or anywhere across DFW, you can order from Zio Al's for pizza, pasta, wings and catering. Pick dine-in, pickup or delivery. Use the app for 15% off your first order, and ask for zabiha halal upon request.
Not sure which location is closest? Browse zioals.com for the current list, and see our guide to dine-in options open late near Plano.
FAQ
What time can I eat suhoor in Richardson?
You can eat until the pre-dawn cutoff, which changes daily. In Ramadan 2026 it fell between about 5:19 AM and 6:18 AM in Richardson, according to a Richardson Ramadan timetable. Check your mosque's calendar for the exact time on your date.
Are you open for suhoor?
We are open until 3 AM every day, so you can order late and take your food home for a pre-dawn meal. We do not promise a table at dawn. Plan to pick up or have it delivered before we close.
Is Zio Al's halal?
Our menu is pork-free, and zabiha halal is available upon request. It is not the default preparation, and the restaurant is not halal certified. Please tell us when you order.
Can I order for a big group?
Yes. You can place a large order for pickup or delivery, or ask about our catering packages for offices and parties. Contact your nearest location with the date and headcount, and order early for the smoothest pickup.
How do I get the discount?
Download the Zio Al's app and place your first order there for 15% off. You can also order direct at zioals.com, which avoids third-party delivery app markups.
Sources
- SUHOOR definition, Cambridge English Dictionary
- What is Suhoor? Islamic Relief Worldwide
- Ramadan 2026 in Richardson (TX): Suhoor, Iftar and Taraweeh
- Late Night Restaurants to Break Ramadan in North Texas, Dallas Observer
- What Is Evening Roast Coffee? A Flavor Guide