Our Local Go To for Brisket Every Time Black's BBQ in New Braunfels is our local go to spot. It is a quick drive from home, and their brisket keeps us coming back. We always order a mix of regular and a little lean for me, and both are consistently tender and flavorful. The sausage is ok, but the turkey on the rare occasions we get it is delicious and moist. For sides, we love Norma Jean's beans, green beans, and slaw. They are reliable and always hit the spot. One thing I discovered is that if I reheat the brisket in my Breville oven on the warm setting, it comes out tasting just like it did the day we ordered it. Desserts are sometimes a thing for us. The peach cobbler and banana pudding can be good, but they are not always consistent. Side note. I still do not know what to think about their family rival, Terry Black's BBQ building right next door. It is a cool vibe overall, and if you catch it at the right time, they even have musical events which makes the visit even better. read more

Black's Barbecue New Braunfels - Barbeque Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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I stopped at Black's Barbecue in New Braunfels expecting great Texas barbecue, but my experience was mixed. The biggest issue was the brisket, which was much fattier than I prefer. While some fat is expected and adds flavor, there was enough of it that I found myself trimming quite a bit off before eating. The food wasn't bad, and I can see why many people enjoy it, but it didn't stand out compared to other barbecue places I've visited. Given the reputation, I was hoping for a better balance of meat and fat and a more memorable meal overall. That said, the service was good, and the restaurant has the classic Texas barbecue atmosphere many visitors are looking for. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not one of the highlights of my trip. read more

The original Black's is always amazing. I've been going to Black's since 2012 .. food is great.. service is always with a smile . read more

This place is great! So spacious and efficient with the line. We got the briskets, pork ribs, sausages, bread pudding and mac n cheese, so good! It's the best briskets we've ever had. My dad loved this place and bought a hat to rep this place ha! It is out of the way, but we'd drive all the way here again. The portion was just right. They also have a condiments section with some white toast. Will be back! read more

Black's Barbecue New Braunfels - Brisket sausage bread pudding mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Super moist brisket! Service and atmosphere: All staff members were polite and friendly. The restaurant was very organised, clean and spacious. They offer many seating arrangements. Food: This was by far the best fatty brisket we have ever had, and we went to a few award winning bbq places. The brisket simply melted in your mouth. The seasoning was spot on too. The beef rib was really good as well. The side dishes were good but coleslaw and mixed beans were a bit too sweet for my liking. Pricing: $$ - $33 per pound of meat. You can also select family option at higher prices. read more

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We were on another driving adventure and found ourselves in San Marcus, it was lunch time and we were very hungry! Time to find some BBQ in Texas. So I did what I love to do when traveling, I asked a stranger on the street if he knew a good BBQ place nearby. This is Texas, people are friendly and we all eat BBQ. He said we must eat at The Original Blacks Barbecue. Lucky for us it was just around the corner. We ordered 1lbs of moist brisket and a pound of spare ribs, our sides were potato salad and coleslaw. We loved it all. The brisket was so tender, with loads of flavor. Our ribs were juicy and the meat came off the bone with a nice easy bite. I loved both the potato salad and coleslaw. The restaurant has a large typical BBQ family style seating with wood picnic tables throughout. Ordering is cafeteria style with Self serve drinks, utensils and condiments. One of the things we liked was their hours are normal with lots of food to keep going all day. So many places only stay open until they run out of food and close by 11am. Not Blacks! Great place, great food. We will be back. read more

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This place is very cool! First of all it's very Texas BBQ in my opinion. There is plenty of parking and lots of bench family style indoor seating. The bathrooms were clean and they have a nice washing station for any food mess you make. They have a condiments table with pickles, onion, bread salt and pepper. They have an awesome drink station with homemade sweet tea and un-sweetened tea. They have Coke products. You order in line and then find your own seat. We had the ribs, sausage, and fatty biscuit. I loved the huge rib. It how ever did have a good amount of fat. We also got creamed corn and potato salad. They were out of Mac and cheese but said they would have more in 30 min. I would have loved to try it. read more

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Still absolutely one of my favorite bbq on the planet! The beef rib is certainly worth the pilgrimage for me when I'm visiting San Antonio. That smoky, peppery, salty bark coupled with the tender and beautifully marbled beef rib is heaven on a plate. Brisket is a second favorite, though sometimes the fatty cut is not even as fatty as I would prefer it lol. I tried her sausage for the first time and it did boy disappoint. For the uninitiated, you walk up and order your sides (I've had the mac and it's good), then you go and get your meat from the nice people on the other counter who'll cut and slice as much or as little meat as you'd like. There's a self serve bar where you can grab pickles and white bread and onions. Sauces are on the table. Sodas and teas are self serve as well. People here are friendly and nice, always ready to help. The inside has a nice rustic modern barn feel to it. Very spacious with long benches and booths everywhere. I wished I lived nearby...I'd come here all the time! Can't wait to come back! read more

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This was my 2nd time here. I got a chopped brisket sandwich with coleslaw and Mac & cheese. Inside is big with long tables and some booths. They servers were polite and helpful. I enjoyed my meal. read more

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Amino way 3 stars is an accurate feedback for the QUALITY food. Let me put y'all on, get the BEEF RIBS, you are welcome!! YUM read more

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I love Barbecue so I was excited to try one of the most famous Barbecue spots around! Black's Barbecue in New Braunfels did it all right! They have such a cool atmosphere with tons of space, the dining area is very clean and has well stocked fixings bar. Their process for ordering and their service is efficient, they have obviously handled larger crowds than on the day I visited. The barbecue is obviously what has made them famous. This was by far the best brisket I have had and the sausage was cooked to perfection as well. They have so many wonderful sides to choose from, my favorite was the creamed corn. The potato salad was delicious as well and both complimented our meal. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!!! I was so impressed and can't wait to go back! read more

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I'm in San Antonio visiting my son, daughter in law and grand children. I live in Kansas City and one thing that I wanted to do was to have Texas BBQ and compare it to Kansas Cities .This was my first time having Texas BBQ but not my last. As soon as I save up $100 I will try it again. The brisket was very good, smoky flavor but just a little dry but I would get it again. The beef rib was the star of my meal. Super tasty and very tender a 10 in my opinion. My wife and I shared 4 sides, pinto beans, Mac and cheese, green beans and slaw. All 4 were just average nothing to brag about. So if you visit Blacks stick with the meat and skip the sides. Also a bit pricey. So far KC IS STILL KING OF BBQ. read more

Legit barbecue! It was our first time there, and they took their time to explain the process to us. Definitely family style. The rubs, sauces and swag are for sale, would definitely go back! read more

Great selections of meats & sides. The peach cobbler was so yummy! Service was awesome, friendly & helpful employees. Tables & floors were very clean. read more

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The meat at blacks had more of a "spicy" flavor to it but boy oh boy is it good. We got just about everything on the menu and nothing disappointed here. The service was quick and it's a very standard layout for a BBQ spot near Austin and San Antonio. Give it a try if you're in town. Cheers! read more

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We stopped at Black's for some New Years Day BBQ and we're not at all disappointed today. The brisket was tender and tasted phenomenal! The brunt ends which are always my favorite were tasty as well as the sausage. The sides were all a good portion and had lots of flavor. This was definitely a different experience than last time. read more

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amazing. this is the real deal for Texas BBQ! The meat is juicy and fatty, fall off the bone. Service, southern hospitality, charming and friendly Smells like smoked meat when you walk in. everything is à la carte. read more

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That brisket! Those ribs! Don't get me started on the sausage, heaven! We had all that plus mac n cheese, beans, green beans, etc. The meats were absolutely amazing, the sides were ok. We all loved at least one of them, but none of us loved all of them. Personal taste. Loved the vibe, the staff were great, It was so quick and easy, read more

You name the BBQ, I have tried it in SATX. BLACKS is my favorite, Pinkerton's a distant second. read more

We drove by about 2 and noticed it was really full. We came around 3:30 parking lot was almost full. We got the brisket. The bark, flavor and tenderness were all on point. read more

Black's Barbecue New Braunfels - Barbeque Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

I came here while visiting because I was told it's the real deal for Texas BBQ. The brisket was extremely tender, the ribs weren't "fall off the bone" but still had a great texture. The pork belly was underwhelming - I didn't finish it because it felt like uncooked thick cut bacon. The turkey was average. One aspect I didn't like was that the only seasoning was black pepper. The meat couldn't stand alone without sauce. Luckily their chipotle mustard bbq sauce was amazing. The brisket saved this place for me, but overall I'm not convinced Texas bbq is best, if this was the real deal. The line was wrapped around the building when I showed up. Luckily you can order to-go online, if you don't need to to sit. It only took about 10 minutes once I ordered, compared to people waiting 30-45 minutes just to sit. The guy at the door and lady working the cash register we're both friendly. read more

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Pinto beans were the best. Dill pickled were great- very dill. Brisket, sausage and chicken dark quarter were darn good too. Unfortunately, they ran out of pork ribs early. We certainly got our fill and nothing was over smoked. Service was efficient and courteous. Ambience was pretty informal. It was clean but nothing fancy. If you just want to try Texas BBQ- Blacks is as good as any. read more

Absolutely Fantastic Food!!!! Polite service Clean atmosphere that was great for our grandkids read more

Gabriel Iglesias - was here eating when we came here! The food was not a good as I have seen in the reviews. I'm from Florida and I have had better bbq for sure. Was disappointed with the potato salad and side options. It's not a traditional restaurant it's more like a Togo place that also has dinning tables. I felt extremely rushed at the sides counter. No smile from server no eye contact just an "anything else.".. then the meat is already later out in big chunks in a wood slab and they cut it according to your order, so don't expect hot meat because it's just sitting there waiting for people to order. So I don't think I will ask for this place by name, next time I come to Texas. Advise: keep meat in a warmer until It's asked for Then slice it.. sides Person: can show Like they care your there and help you with a smile .. read more

Black's Barbecue New Braunfels - Barbeque Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Took a road trip from San Antonio and decided to stop at Black's. We walked in and the smell was amazing. We started with the sides and got pinto beans, coleslaw, potato salad and mac and cheese. We then walked to the meat counter and got brisket and sausage. Everything wax so good. Highly recommend this place read more

Food was amazing tender flavorful and delicious service was great very helpful what to choose between meats and cuts the ambiance was chill was able to have a conversation with the people your with definitely must come take a trip to new Braunfels to try with friends family or date. read more

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Over-all the food was good, but kind of forgettable. I tried a little bit of a few items. Chicken, ribs, brisket were tasty, brisket was fairly good. The greens beens were tasty but became unbearable after a few bites because they were so salty. The customer service was pretty good and the staff is attentive in keeping the tables cleared. I dug the old school country music playing in the background. read more

Brisket sandwich tasted a little plain even with barbecue sauce, onions, and pickles. Also barely had any brisket. For $11 I expected more. Would much rather get a sandwich from Bucee's. read more

Heard great things about this place so we decided to try it. Daughter and I shared a half rack of baby backs. They were pretty good and the barbecue sauce was legit. Sides were cold and tasteless. This is a walk up to the counter and order so service was average. Picnic tables and benches were all that was available and it felt like a usual country style barbecue place. Pretty sure I won't be back. read more

Had dinners tonight at Black BBQ, the brisket was moist and full of flavor, their jalapeño sausage was outstanding and their bbq chicken was smoked to perfection. Both potato salad and cole-slaw were delicious. Also I have to add they were playing some great Country music. read more

amazing food and great service and it looked great. especially good food for the price. also the place has good lighting to where you can see if the meat is good read more

Spending the weekend in New Braunfels babysitting my grandson. Ran over to Black's to pick up a quick meal. Order was ready and nicely packaged when I arrived. Counter staff was very friendly. Food was fantastic, especially the pork belly! read more

Been dying to try this place and I was extremely underwhelmed. Arriving around 4 on a Friday and no cars in parking lot. Not a good first impression. First interaction at counter was good- young man serving sides. But the cashier was very unenthusiastic about being there. The brisket was dry, sausage tasted old. Beans tasted like canned beans, the potato salad had the flavor of cinnamon. The banana pudding was grainy- only decent item was the sweet tea! Definitely not for me- won't be going back. read more

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I don't usually eat Texas barbecue but when in Texas I have to and let me tell you Black's Barbecue did not disappoint! We got the fatty beef brisket, jalapeno-cheese sausage and pork spare ribs to share. Everything was soo tender, juicy and just so good! For sides we got the potato salad, mac and cheese and cream corn. The sides went perfectly with the meat. I also love how you can grab your own onions, pickles and bread because I'm an onion girlie and need a whole lot haha. The workers were very welcoming and friendly and it's a big place with a nice and chill vibe. I know there's many barbecue places here in Texas but I think Black's Barbeque is definitely worth a try! read more

Black's Barbecue New Braunfels - Jalapeno-cheddar sausage with sides in the front and fatty brisket and pork spare ribs in the back - Barbeque Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Pork ribs were delicious but was a little disappointed in the sandwich. Chopped beef was dry but was somehow super greasy, almost like they dipped the bun in grease before serving it. The sides were fantastic! We got green beans, cream corn, and Mac n cheese. We arrived right before a rush hit so service was quick and clean seating was available. read more

Black's Barbecue New Braunfels - Pork ribs and a chopped beef sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

My boyfriend really liked the ribs!! I got the bbq sandwich with brisket and a side of Mac and cheese! I give it a solid 7. It was good but definitely needs to be more HOT temperature wise. read more

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Food was excellent, service was friendly and quick. Meat was moist and flavorful, sides - delicious read more

Black's Barbecue New Braunfels - Barbeque Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

This was our first visit, and we can't wait to return! The food was fantastic, and the service was equally impressive. The environment was really nice and the decoration was the perfect touch to enjoy a good bbq! read more

Black's Barbecue New Braunfels - Barbeque Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

The original Blacks bbq is very good. Now I have to say that on the bigger bbq kings scale Terry Blacks is just so much better. But if you are in New Braunsfels and have a hankering for Texas BBQ. The original Blacks (now owned btly the uncle) is good. For chain bbq is would go with Rudy's over original Blacks. And Terry's over both. Anyway Original Blacks is good bbq, they offer one type of sauce which I find to be a bit vingery. They have all the normal sides but oddly no jalepenos whi h should be a crime in Texas. The cream corn is good but Terry's is just better. For bbq Original Blacks is good bbq. Like most Texas bbq joints it is the order at the main cashier, receive food and self serve the rest of the way. The bathrooms could use a good solid cleaning and some maintenance as well. Drive safe, eat well and enjoy life. read more

I don't understand the negative reviews. I just went here for the third time in the past two months tonight- and it's consistently the best brisket and beef ribs I've ever had in my life. read more

Black's Barbecue New Braunfels - Barbeque Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas