I meaaaannnnn... can u really beat the OG?! Worth the drive, great BBQ, friendly staff, lots of parking in this quiet town. Great to bring visitors here too, always a nice stop. read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

We'd been to Black's previously to dine in, but this time we were passing through Lockhart so opted for carryout. We bought a couple of sides and a mix of lean and moist brisket. Then we had to deal with the wonderful smell for the hour-long ride home. Service was very fast, as there wasn't a line on Wednesday. Of course, everything was very tasty. However, IMO, everything was overpriced. Seriously, about $9 for maybe a pound of potato salad or slaw or beans and $34 a pound for the meat. Yes, I'm aware of yield... and that the price of beef has risen a lot. Whatever the market will bear, I guess, but this isn't something I'd do on a regular basis. read more

We were not sure what to expect since we were just driving through, but we saw several signs and decided to stop for lunch. My husband had heard of Blacks before. You go through the line and pick your sides and then you move over to the meat line. The only thing that I was not happy about was it was so smoky in the restaurant that we smelled like bbq smoker the rest of our day. The chopped beef was good and so was the cream corn. The meat plate was good but not a fan of the potato salad. It was a very family friendly place and the staff were all very welcoming. It is a self serve once you get into the dining room. read more

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Well I finally made it over to Black's. Just needed a brisket sando bump for the rider home. Easy to park, easy to get in for my order. It was a Saturday around 11am, thought it might be a bit busy, but not. Sat down to munch. Opened the bad and this little burger bun with a few slices of brisket presented it self. Ya, a bit disappointing. They have been around a long time so they must be doing something right. For me this was mid-level at best. You might argue this sandwich is in the H-E-B or Buc-ees league. read more

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Tender, fall apart brisket with just the right amount of smoke. Sides are homey and delicious kinda like a place that's been doing it for nearly a 100 years. This is the real deal. Friendly staff, stay a while. read more

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I ordered beans, mashed potatoes and moist brisket and a drink. Total 46.14 They asked me how many slices, I said 3. They proceeded to cut me 3/4" slices. I was a bit shocked he would try to give me so much meat, maybe I should have said 1/4-1/2 lb, my fault. But I thought it would taste good. He managed to sneak in lean meat which was dry. All meat didn't have much flavor, it didn't taste good even after soaking it in sauce. Beans aren't very good either, it's almost like they don't taste what they cook. But the mashed potatoes and brown gravy was tasty. read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - Beans and moist brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Ordered fatty brisket, sausage and some sides. Brisket was dry and obviously overcooked. Same with sausage. I took the sides hone but tossed the meat in the trash. Sad because I used to consider their brisket here consistently the best in Lockhart. Hadn't been here in a couple of years and wont be back. Too many other choices.​ read more

Best post oak smoked beef brisket and giant sized Flintstone plate ribs. Service is great because my name is on the mailing list for shipping beef to North Carolina. Ambiance is busy and vocal every time I call for delivery. I highly recommend! read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - Best Texas style post oak smoked barbecue brisket ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

It's still the best in town Was in Lockhart today and stopped at Black's on Main St Got enough to bring home to Molly You gotta get some read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - Lunch - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

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Delicious! Don't get this confused with Terry Black's. This is the OG and so much better. Everything is delicious. The bbq and sides - chef's kiss! Would definitely return! read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Outstanding barbecue. More of a personal preference but my Partner in Crime was not a fan of the bacon in the cream corn. The green beans were on the cold side and the sauce was a bit runny. Not sure if that is a trend now. read more

Trying to decide what kind of BBQ to have in Texas is a tall order. Go modern, new, classic or traditional just not sure. Opted to try the original Black's. We got there early on a cloudy October morning st about 11AM. When you walk in, you're just sort of out right there in front of the sides without any kind of menu. Good thing we did some studying before hand and knew what we wanted to order. There were 4 of us so we didn't want to over order. We opted for a pint or cole slaw, a pint of mashed potatoes, sides of sweet potatoess, side of gravy and a side of creamed corn. They're really killing it on the sides. Each one was done so well and so flavorful. If they can do sides well than they can do meats so well. We did 1/2 lb of a turkey, 1/2lb chopped brisket, slice of brisket and a quarter chicken. Oh and a link sausage. The chopped brisket mixed with bbq sauce was so so good. We loved it. The slice of brisket was great but did not compare with the chopped. The turkey was probably the 2nd best thing. Very smoky and great flavor. Chicken was ok. The sauasage we would not order again. Too fatty, too salty and in some way too dry. Anyway, overall it was agraat experience and an amazing way to kickoff our bbq adventure. Black's is a good baseline for anyone trying to establish bbq basics in Texas. read more

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Looked forward for weeks to trying this place. Drove over an hour to get there and only one of the service workers was semi helpful. Most of them had a bad attitude and were not very nice. Not a fun or exciting environment, in fact pretty depressing and generic and cheap extras, like bread, drinks, and condiments... for the price of the meal.... Pretty dead... Horrible honestly. Ordered brisket, pork ribs, and sausage. The only good part was the brisket had some flavor and the chocolate mousse (poor presentation).... The pork ribs and sausage were mostly fat and lacked flavor and since all of the meats are based off weight... expect very high in fat food nothing lean meat about this place. Even the sides were greasy, oily, and fatty. Not happy at all... over priced by far. One beef rib alone they wanted over 75 dollars for. Go down the street to Chisholm Trail BBQ better prices, packed with flavor, the BEST sides, and the BEST service!!! Bill Millers would have been better.... read more

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Please don't disown me, but I'm not a big fan of barbecue. I'm just not. But, when you're in Texas, there are certain places you just have to try! The Original Black's Barbecue is one of those places! This was my first time here. When you first walk in the door, that delicious smoke smell hits your nose! It is expensive, just like every other barbecue place in Texas. I got a sliced brisket sandwich, chips, and a drink for $15. While the sandwich was very good, they use the small bun, so the sandwich wasn't very big. The interior is exactly what you would expect. I loved it! Next time you want some BBQ, head for Black's! read more

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I don't know too many people that drive down the highway munching from a container of sweet pickles. Do you? I love this first pick for me from the many yummy side items to choose from when you join the que at Black's BBQ. I haven't had a bad meal yet and I recommend stopping by for a plate of ribs, chicken or sausage. The staff are friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is all Texas with celebrities lining the walls. On your way out don't forget to buy a tshirt or a bottle of their signature bbq sauce. It's all good read more

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Ordered beef brisket, giant beef rib, jalapeño cheddar sausage ring, and Mac & Cheese. The beef brisket was pretty dry and a bit salty. The giant beef rib was the best of the meal. It wasn't too dry or salty. The sausage ring didn't taste great. Service was fast and efficient. read more

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Woohoo, what an experience it was to visit Black's original location. It was tremendous! You know it's gonna be a good barbecue joint when you walk in the place and it's like dining inside a good friend's barn out on their farm. It's that warm country welcome. The decor is like rustic honky-tonk meets meat. The folks that work here are hardworking, sweet, and really put their love into everything from the brisket to the cornbread. I had a chopped beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, and cobbler. The beef was so tender with the perfect hint of smoke. It's like the best backyard food you could ever imagine putting in your belly. We were there at lunch and I liked seeing all of the local workers coming in to eat. That speaks volumes about a local spot with a long history. I think the prices are extremely fair and reasonable. I mean come on, we're paying for edible works of art. read more

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The Original Black's, as what they're marketed as now due to family issues with that side of the familys restaurants, is the King of Texas bbq in my opinion. I've visited numerous times over the years but never wrote a review for some reason. This place just gleams nostalgia and will likely be considered an official Texas Landmark one day. There are no TVs or sports bar vibe here, just an old timey interior playing classic country music we all grew up on. This may be the only bbq restaurant selling either baby back or St Louis Ribs for the same price. They now sell merchandise and ship their meats to all 50 states. On a recent visit I tried the holy trinity, brisket, sausage link and ribs (but got baby backs). The brisket is sold lean or moist and I chose moist of course. The sausage is original or jalapeño cheese, but I just chose original. Brisket - very moist and sliced with some stringy portions, some standard cut portions, a little fat and some bark. It was all delicious. They didn't specify whether it's prime or not, but the moist is so tender and tasty, who cares at that point. Sausage - hill country sausage links that are on the smaller side. Perfect taste. Thank God no other states in the US can replicate Texas sausage. Baby backs - cooked perfectly and very meaty. One negative I didn't really like is that they purposely avoid offering their other BBQ sauces for customers to try in the restaurant, but surely sell them. Another strange feature in the primary dining area are some of the tables have pressed wood or particle board surfaces, which you never see. Particle board and grease do not mix. Overall, the Original Blacks is an institution that every bbq lover must try at least once. Like a King, not everyone is going to like them, and they may not even be the best out there, but they have been doing things right for so long, you can't argue that. read more

I just moved to TX the day before. The ordering process was a bit confusing when you didn't know what you're doing, and really didn't get a chance to study the menu. We were there for lunch and I had the brisket sandwich. It was delicious! Only drawback was they need to use sturdier buns. These fell apart. I would love to go back and try the bbq ribs, my all-time favorite. read more

Good atmosphere, good beef rib, standing old school, setting. Just a wonderful place. Original. read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Stopped by while passing through...hit the spot! Excellent brisket, I'm a lean lover...that bark is so good!! The ribs were so juicy! read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - Potato salad, lean brisket, ribs, corn & pintos - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Some of the best brisket around. If I have to gripe is that I didn't like being asked for sides prior to ordering meat. Seemed backwards. All the meats were delicious. read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - Brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage, pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Our first Texas barbecue did not disappoint. We had the moist brisket and original sausage with several sides. The brisket was tender and melted in your mouth. Highly recommend visit when in the area. read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - BBQ area - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

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did our own bbq tour around lockhart and blacks was our last stop. Got some brisket and sausage since that's all we could eat at this point. If i'm being honest, the brisket was just okay. The sausage was disappointing. There wasnt much flavor and felt quite dry. I loved the restaurant atmosphere though and the staff were incredibly knowledgeable and nice. Peach cobbler was alright but im also not a big cobbler fan. Take this with a grain a salt because i was already full and had bbq at 2 other spots before getting to blacks! read more

Black's Barbecue Lockhart - brisket and sausage and peach cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Stopped in Lockhart and had lunch at Black's BBQ. My wife and I ordered and shared the sliced brisket, a couple of pork ribs, and sausage link. Brisket was good and pork rib was very meaty and moist as was the brisket. The sausage was made at the restaurant and had a great taste. We ordered sides of cream corn, potato salad, cold slaw and of course pinto beans, which are a Texas bbq Traditional Sides were all good. Split a banana pudding for dessert. As this is traditional Texas bbq, you go through a serving line and pick out your sides and meats which are cut to order. We had to pass on the gigantic beef rib this time and we will maybe try it the next time. Staff very friendly and the lady who was cleaning up tables stopped by to ask if we enjoyed everything or needed a anything. She also shared a little history of the restaurant. Very pleasant dining experience. read more

Get there at 10am on Sunday for no lines, fresh juicy brisket and consistently delicious meats! A must try for the iconic bbq. read more

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Finally made it out to Lockhart for the famous BBQ trail. I was super excited to try Black's and visit the town. If purely going off of sides I would give a 4/5 because the sides are vast including a bean salad, pinto beans, green beans, potato salad, cream corn, chocolate fluff, and cobblers amongst others. The issue is I'm used to ordering family style and sharing but the lady put the smallest of portions on a plate. Now onto the brisket. I asked for burnt ends and didn't see any on the plate. The moist brisket had a nice smoked flavor but tasted slightly dry like it had been in the heat a bit too long. The turkey was actually my favorite. It was moist, had a nice crust and a great smoked flavor. The staff were super nice and I loved the sides. I would drive back for the turkey and sides. The dining room is giant with nice booth style tables. read more

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Food was great, but the prices are getting too high. It will limit how often we eat there.

One of my stops at my trip to Lockhart in January. This staff was nice and friendly. They're just trying to feed you! I got the brisket and jalapeño cheddar sausage. You can't go wrong with either one. I got the beans and they did tell me these were on the "savory" side in case I was expecting them to be sweet. No issues there. Beans and banana pudding were delicious. As for the meat? I went back to get some jalepeno cheddar sausage to go for my trip back to Houston. It was that good. Same with the brisket. I'm not much of a bbq sauce person so I really didn't try it. When you have good meat that doesn't require it, there's no need for the sauce. read more

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Black's BBQ serves up solid, tasty barbecue -- no doubt about it. The meat is well-cooked, flavorful, and hits the spot if you're craving classic Texas BBQ. That said, the dining space is pretty limited. It can feel a bit cramped, especially during peak times, so it's not always the most comfortable place to sit and relax with your meal. In my opinion, the prices are definitely on the higher side. While the food is good, it might not fully justify the cost compared to other BBQ spots in the area. Overall, it's a good place to try if you're in the mood for BBQ and don't mind the tighter quarters or the splurge. read more

When it was insisted I make the drive to tiny Lockhart because "Black's is the Vatican of barbecue," I rolled my eyes so hard they practically needed chiropractic adjustment. But, I'm open-minded (by open-minded I mean I gravitate to places with at least four and a half stars on Google). Enter Blacks, which looks like an eccentric Heartland cousin's hunting lodge married a school cafeteria. This place would shock those who require microgreens so tiny you need a jeweler's loupe to appreciate them. Ah but, brisket happens. It's a melt-in-your-mouth revelation served on butcher paper like it's no big deal. I took one bite, and basically ascended into a realm of flavor nirvana where time slowed and the only thing that mattered was bark, and each smoky, delicate bite. Skip the "Texas-style" place in Brooklyn. Fly west. Black's in the capital of Texas BBQ. Not even Madison Avenue PR spin could craft a crown more convincingly. read more

I am a bbq connoisseur. I know good bbq. And I know bad bbq. This wasn't what it's been hyped up to be. I want the smoky smell wafting out to the parking lot. Not here. I want tender, fall apart brisket. Not here. I want yummy, yummy jalepeno sausage. Definitely not here. I want sides that make the meal. Not here. Out of everything we got, the pork ribs, green beans and banana pudding were the only things I liked. read more

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Since moving to Lockhart, I can say I have had my fair share of BBQ (and then some). My first stop for some BBQ was Black's, because why not?! The moment I walked in and arrived at the side counter, I was greeted immediately with a "hello" and a smile. The employees working behind the counter were all very friendly and helpful, and I appreciated the lovely selection of aides available. My favorite sides for sure are the green beans, cream corn, and mashed taters. My choice of meat is usually lean brisket and without a doubt, the turkey. If you haven't tried their turkey yet, hunny....what IS YOU DOIN?! Their turkey is absolutely delicious. After paying (yes the prices are a tad high, but everything is nowadays), I grabbed a booth to enjoy my meal. There was plenty of seating to be had, great music playing, and loved the southern feel. I also appreciated the onions, pickles, and bread readily at our disposal to enjoy as much as we wanted. Have to say, this is absolutely my favorite BBQ joint here in the BBQ Capital of TX. Just wish we got a discount since we share the same last name read more

We were up in Lockhart for a wedding and had to bring back food from the famous Black's BBQ. We ordered our food to go. We got 1 Beef Rib, 1 pound of lean brisket, 1 pound of turkey, 1 sausage link of their jalapeño and cheddar sausage, a pint of Green Beans, 1 pint of Norma Jeans Beans, and 1 pint of Peach Cobbler. We ate later when we got back to San Antonio, and it was very delicious and lived up to the great reviews and reputation that Black's has received over the years. read more

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Believe the hype. This iconic BBQ spot is most definitely worth it! We drove to the quaint town of Lockhart the Friday after Thanksgiving just before the line got long. As soon as you walk in, you get a whif of that tasty BBQ! I had the chopped bbq sandwich with mac n cheese and banana pudding. The rest of my family enjoyed moist brisket, rice, and mashed potatoes. No lie. That chopped sandwich was literally THE BEST I have EVER had in my life. And I've had a lot of great ones. It was worth the drive! Servers were friendly. Restrooms were clean. Overall, it was a fantastic experience! read more

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We hadn't been in several years but our usual Lockhart joint Riley's was closed for the day. We rerouted to Blacks and it was a good second choice. I had some ribs and a slice of brisket and a side of sweet potato casserole. All were good, especially the casserole. I noticed that the employees on the line were much friendlier than I had remembered. Seeing smiles always makes for a good experience. And they had doubled the size of the dining room. That made for new clean restrooms and more space for dining. One star off because the prices were a little too high and they charged for sweet pickles. read more

While in the BBQ capital of Texas, we decided to check out one of the originals. I would not have minded the price if the food has been worth it. However, the hot sides were cold and the 3 bean salad had no flavor. We ordered brisket, turkey and jalapeño & cheese sausage, so we could try a few things. It was all just average. I would not waste my time or money at Blacks. There must be better choices in Lockhart. read more

This place is solid. We ate here again this past Saturday. The brisket is very good and the baby back ribs were on point. The smell of the restuarant alone is the bomb, excellent atmosphere. Potato salad was good as were the pinto beans. Prices are steep. read more

To be HONEST .... I was so DEFLATED with our experience at Blacks I have been hyping this place up for 35 years! My Husband LOVES BBQ so I felt he needed to try THE BEST / BLACKS We may have made a mistake in ordering ribs ..... they had a good flavor but nothing to write about ....Should've went with the Brisket... So in all reality you pay by the Pound !!!! so the total took my breath away... The only one Happy about this was My Dog who got some gr8 bones (heavy bones)! They allow your dog on a leash which was nice of them ... and brought him water ... very nice ... The sides were limited .... I chose Black eyed peas .... not thoroughly cooked ..... sweet potato was good .... Banana pudding pretty good. Only white bread ... cornbread would've been nice... The staff was very nice, and it appeared clean. I hope to try again and change my mind ... because it may have just been a bad time to go ... I LOVE BLACKS!!! wont give up on ya!!! But kinda sad that it was not as gr8 as I had PUMPED it up to be... Cooper's in Llano may pass you up as THE BEST ..... JS... read more

Brisket Best I have ever had.potato salad and sweet potato better than my Mom's. Paul Port Lavaca Tx read more