Shenandoah’s night owls are getting a new spot for post‑movie carbs. Zio Al’s Pizza & Pasta is moving into Metropark Square, bringing its late‑night pies to the north Houston suburbs and taking over a storefront that most recently housed a jewelry shop.
The growing chain, known for build‑your‑own pizzas and Italian comfort food served well past midnight, has not posted a firm opening date yet. But on‑site signage and leasing activity suggest the debut is getting closer.
According to Community Impact, the new Zio Al’s is set for Metropark Square at 8888 Metropark Drive. Signage on the unit notes that the space was formerly occupied by Peacora Jewelry, and the listing still shows the opening date as “TBD.”
Zio Al’s states that its locations stay open until 3 a.m. and focus on pizza, pasta, wings and build‑your‑own pies, a late‑night formula that has helped the brand expand across North Texas. The company also highlights halal‑friendly options and an ordering app that offers rewards for frequent customers.
The Shenandoah opening fits into a broader Greater Houston push. The Houston Chronicle reported last year that Zio Al’s was planning multiple suburban locations as part of a larger wave of out‑of‑town pizza concepts moving into the region. If the Shenandoah shop mirrors the chain’s Dallas‑Fort Worth model, it could become a popular stop for late‑night crowds after shows and weekend events.
Where it will sit inside Metropark Square
Metropark Square is a 70‑acre mixed‑use development that functions as one of Shenandoah’s main entertainment hubs, anchored by an AMC theater, a Dave & Buster’s and a Hyatt House hotel. The complex draws steady evening traffic from The Woodlands and neighboring suburbs.
The development’s official directory, which lists the property at 8888 Metropark Drive, showcases a mix of restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues that help fuel that nighttime activity, according to Metropark Square.
What to expect from the menu and hours
Once the doors open, customers can likely expect a spread similar to Zio Al’s North Texas locations: customizable pizzas, pasta dishes and wings, with dine‑in, pickup and delivery that run late into the night.
There is still no official grand opening date on the books. For updates on when the ovens will fire up, keep an eye on Metropark Square’s directory and the Zio Al’s ordering site, where details and the full menu for the Shenandoah location are expected to land.
