Stefany was great! She was attentive to our needs and super friendly. Had a big smile always.

Food was gas Lars was super helpful too! This was easily the best ribs I've had and the sides are unbelievable. Don't miss the potato salad. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Triny and Thomas! best service ever! Thanks Place is amazing and well as the food first time here! so recommend read more

If you're looking for Texas BBQ, Terry Black's is the place. We tried six different BBQ spots during our vacation in Texas, and Terry Black's was easily our favorite. Everything we had was packed with flavor, cooked perfectly, and lived up to the hype. You can tell why this place is so popular. The restaurant was absolutely packed, but don't let that scare you. The staff has the process down to a science and keeps people moving incredibly fast. This ended up being one of the highlights of our trip, and I honestly wish I could go back. If you're anywhere near Terry Black's, do yourself a favor and stop in. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Terry Black's Barbecue is a Texas style BBQ joint that serves some of the best brisket in the state. There are multiple locations, but this location is the original. While some BBQ joints are known for long lines, Terry Black's has a great system with multiple meat cutters which result in a line that keeps moving and a full belly. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - If this is your first visit to Terry Blacks, take a tour of the smoker's on the side of the restaurant. The smokers are fenced in, but you can walk around and inhale the smoke smell. It will prime you as you get in line to order. Terry Black's is 100% casual. There is plenty of seating and it's always packed. 1 Star. Service - Terry Black's proves that you don't have to have a long line to serve great BBQ. All you need is a great system. The line will snake you to first order your sides, where the friendly staff will get your order. Once ready, you make your way to the meat cutters. The friendly staff will cut your meats to order. It's really an awesome show and they are experts at what they do. 1 Star. Food - Texas is known for its brisket, and Terry Black's has some of the best. The bark is black and salty, and the meat is smokey and delicious. Ask for fatty brisket and let it melt in your mouth. The beef rib is also great. Sold by the pound, the beef rib is great for sharing (and photos). The flavor is beefier (and fattier) than the brisket. All the sides are great, especially the banana pudding. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. The original continues to deliver. Terry Black's has expanded to Dallas and Lockhart. My favorite location is the OG in Austin. It you're in Austin and don't have 3 hours to stand in line for BBQ, come to Terry Black's. 1 Star. read more

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4/5 You really can't go wrong with Terry Black's. The food is consistently delicious, and it's one of the best places to experience classic Texas barbecue. The brisket and beef ribs are my go-to every time--they're always tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The sausage is another favorite that's definitely worth ordering. For sides, the rice and mac and cheese are both excellent, and you have to finish the meal with the banana pudding. It's the perfect way to end an incredible barbecue feast. read more

Finally had a chance to try one of the famous barbecue spots, Terry Black's Barbecue! They have a small parking lot that is always crowded! Open the door and get in line. Signage and QR code explaining how it works. Basically, line up gets your sides, dessert, drinks, and fixings. Then a server takes your tray and gets you into the meat area where you order your "cue". The interior is bustling with activity. Two separate multi-user men and women's restrooms. They offer inside seating and outside patio seating. If you dine outside, be watchful of your food as the birds are very sneaky and bold in stealing your mac & cheese and/or cornbread! I personally saw this. The flies are bold themselves landing on your food while ignoring your shooing hand. The service is friendly and helpful. Sliced Brisket: Texas' finest slow-smoked brisket, handcrafted with their signature Central Texas method and smoked low & slow over post oak for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and deep, smoky flavor. Sold by the pound, with one pound yielding 4-6 generous slices (5/5). Ok, this was one of the best tasting brisket ever! Pork Ribs: Tender pork ribs with a sweet flavor and slight kick of heat, slow-smoked to perfection. Sold by the pound, about 3-4 ribs per pound (5/5). Wow, these were to die for! Cream Corn: Sweet corn kernels simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with a touch of butter (5/5). Cornbread: Sweet corn bread served hot! (4/5). The cornbread was cake-like and moist. Yes, definitely one of the best barbecue places in Austin. It's a must visit place! Come support your business. My 2300th review reserved for Terry Black's. read more

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First time to Texas and first thing is to get barbecue! Got here just before 5pm on a Sunday and there's a line that moves pretty fast. While you wait in line you can grab a margarita or beer to cool yourself off. You first pick sides, after which you can pick up some bread and desserts. Then you'll be directed to the meat section where you can order meat by the pound. The smallest amount is 1/4 pound. I got green beans as a side and a sliced brisket sandwich. The sliced brisket is soooo tender and delicious, especially coupled with their barbecue sauce! There are plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. If you decide to sit outdoors, just be careful with the birds - they might snatch mac and cheese from you! Definitely a must if you are in Texas! read more

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Came to visit our son in Aisyin and he suggested we have bbq from Terry Black's. We had earlier walked around the Botanical Garden near Barton Springs so this seemed like a good choice. We arrived just after 22 to find the lot full and a queue of cars waiting for people leaving. I had suggested going elsewhere but my wife said we should try since our son recommended place, but he was at work. Drove further down and found a garage nearby with no signage on rate, just a park by phone QR code. Walked into Terry's and the line was not too bad, but no tables available. We picked a lb of baby back ribs, lb of brisket, a sausage and three sides - cotija corn, green beans and mac and cheese. Cashier was talkative and made suggestions so we followed his lead. Found a table and dug in - ribs were great, juicy, nice smoky flavor, good size; brisket was a little dry and nothing special with the sausage. Mac and cheese and street corn were good. Tried all three sauces and they were tasty. Left satisfied, but expensive. Walked back to the garage to find that the garage charged us $36 for a special event rate, of which there was no event going on in the area. No signage on rate or at their website. Called the help desk and the staff did not understand the question and after being transferred to 2 other people we gave up. Apparent the garage is looking to rip off people with an inflated rate for the area. Terry Black's probably doesn't care, but tourist or local will only get cheated once before they look for another rib joint like Franklin BBQ. Food was good, but its a conveyor belt type of service. Just someone behind the counter pushing uou thru the line. Few staff moving around in the dining area asking about needs or whether they like the food or not. I guess with the hype, they don't really need to care. read more

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Wowwie!!!! I don't know if you can say you've had barbecue until you've had this place! The meat here was perfect the brisket was the best I've ever had. The Mac and cheese was also perfect. I always get Mac and cheese and this was some of the best I've had in text between Austin and San Antonio. It was busy but the line moved fast. Some of them employees were a little nicer than others but I get it they have a line to move through and just want to keep it moving! The inside was very cool too! They had indoor and out door seating - great for big parties :) I will be coming back here again!! read more

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I was visiting Texas for the first time and a must try for me was some good BBQ! Terry Black's is #1 on yelp's top eats in Austin list, so of course, I had to stop by. We came with a party of 6 and ordered the small family pack to share, which came with 3 pounds of meat alongside 5 pints of sides. Alongside this, we also ordered the beef ribs. Everything lived up to my high expectations! I find turkey to be generally dry sometimes, but even the turkey was super juicy and delicious. Overall, I feel like you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Service here is a bit rushed but it's understandable with how busy they can get. I heard the lines can get long, however, when we came at around noon on a Friday, the line only took us around 20 minutes to get through. The ambiance overall is very casual. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - 3lbs of meat - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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While on our trip to Austin I was adamant about getting Barbecue, Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurant meals as I live in a place that isn't particularly well known for having the reputation for having "blown away" meals of this sort. Terry Black's was recommended to us but the person that was doing the recommending and was a local here had it further down on his list. And I can see why. Terry Black's is definitely geared more for tourists with the way it's set up and how your whole experience is handled. It wasn't a bad meal but as I found out later it wasn't going to be the most memorable Barbecue either as we later came across one that really did blow us out of the water. The food wasn't bad here... no complaints really but I am not sure if it's the most authentic experience either. I had one of their sausages which was the original kind and it was pretty good. Our sides were creamed corn, macaroni and cheese, potato salad and corn bread. It was all solid but portions are pretty big so it's a good idea to come hungry. Even for two people the portions gave us a run for our money and we shared it all too. So if you want a more tourist experience or more of a family affair with this meal Terry Black's may be a good fit for you. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - A snapshot of our meal... corn bread, Mac & Cheese, Creamed Corn, Sausage, and Potato Salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Some of the popular BBQ places have lines in the morning and are sold out by 11am! You can come to Terry's till 10pm on a Saturday night and enjoy some incredible BBQ! We got pork ribs, jalapeño sauce and brisket - along with corn bread, coleslaw and creamed corn. Everything was very tasty - the meat was very tender and the spice rubs were incredible. The BBQ sauces on the table were original, sweet and spicy. Lots of places to grab a seat, after you have picked up your meat. I checked off my BBQ for this trip and am super satisfied! read more

Worth every penny. Budget around $50 per person, and I promise it's worth both the summer heat and the wait in line. The brisket was exactly what you want from a Texas BBQ spot: tender, smoky, and deeply satisfying. The jalapeño sausage was a hit, cheesy and so packed with flavor it practically fell apart on its own. Creamed corn was rich and texturally perfect, and the mac and cheese was the kind of creamy that makes you go back for another scoop. Solid beer and soda selection to wash it all down. The space is lively and loud. It draws a tourist crowd, but Terry Black's earns that reputation. This is as close to an authentic Central Texas BBQ experience as it gets, and the food backs it up. read more

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I'm not a fan of American BBQ but I'm glad to have tried this place! Came here with a large party at midday and found a seat in good time. Parking is difficult though, the lot is small. Quick service here as you order in a line. The portions are huge and you can easily share a meal with multiple people. Contrary to popular opinion, I didn't care much for the brisket - it was a bit salty and fatty for my taste. The green beans were too salty for me as well. But the creamed corn, cornbread, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and rice were all super good. Especially loved the creamed corn! The ribs were tender and not chewy at all, and the sausage had a great smoky flavor + snap. I liked that each table also had squeeze bottles of different sauces to try! Overall a good BBQ place and quintessential to the Texas experience :) read more

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You will straight up believe you have died, and gone to a heaven where the angels and the good lord themselves are smoking the best meats, furiously making tasty sides, and when you're given a chunk of brisket burnt ends... it's like a wink that you did good man. You did good. You belong here. Then you'll wake up just in time to order frantically at Terry Black's at the most FERVENT pace I have ever placed an order, and before you know your card will have been charged, and your head is still spinning what the hell just happened?!?! That said, I guarantee, that whatever you agreed to in line is going to be freaking phenomenal. Truth, I have never seen a faster paced work environment and a line marching so quickly. When you stand outside you think you'll never get served, then a rip in the space time continuum has you in front of a helpful, but determined, employee in about 10 minutes. They serve an insane amount of folks here... and it just works, somehow. The brisket... best I have ever had, even the chunk i reheated the next day, still off the charts. The sausage, so hearty and flavorful, and a perfect compliment to the brisket which... of course you are getting brisket. Mac N Cheese, really good, not gonna make my best ever list, but it's indeed very tasty and the cheese sauce while it looks like an easy mac, very clearly home cooking happening here. Cole Slaw crisp, tad sweet, good balance for the meats. Cornbread, make sure you get it. Banana Pudding... don't tell me you're too full. JUST GET IT. And as I said earlier... if you are graced with a chunk of brisket burnt ends. Be appreciative. The meat candy of the gods. Holy crap when can i come back?!?!?! read more

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Holy guacamole! I will dream about this brisket and mac and cheese back in California. This place was suggested by two people who said it's a must and I'm thankful for the recommendation. 11/10 for experience and food. We enjoyed everything we tried and all the staff were friendly. Sad the white shirt we wanted was out of our sizing but we still got some good merch. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Brisket, pork ribs, Mac and cheese, green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

TLDR: Very popular but line moves fast. Fatty brisket and pork ribs are great here. Delicious brisket (make sure you ask for fatty if that's what you're after). Great pork ribs too (tender, fall-off-the-bone). Most importantly though, they've really streamlined the ordering experience. The line moves fast. They have multiple designated line stewards that shepherd you into individual "meat" lines after you order your sides from the cafeteria. This helps shift things along. For reference, we came at around 4pm on a Saturday. Probably waited about 10 minutes in line. Noticed the line did start getting longer outside when we were leaving. Still, it seems like they have a great system that significantly cuts down on wait time. Everyone was very friendly including the smoke master outside! We chatted with him while showing our kids how BBQ is made. Parking lot gets very full. We parked at the paid lot across the street since we were going to the Alliance Children's Garden after. read more

Much better the 2nd time around. Had friends come from Spain and specifically wanted Terry Blacks. Had my hesitations but still went. Was very lucky to find a parking spot on a Tuesday night at dinner time. I will say this, tourists can get aggressive about the parking or they just don't understand it. lol. Greeted immediately by the best hostess. Got thru the line very quickly. We ordered 1 lb or both lean and not lean brisket. Burnt ends. Pork ribs and the sausage. Wow! All cooked to perfection. It was a lively night so a tad loud but that is expected here. The only thing I would suggest is for the sweet tea to be actually sweet. Not sure if when the 3 batches we saw brewing got mixed up but definitely not sweet. Will be happy now to bring friends back here. It's a must stop bbq in Austin for sure. read more

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I had been seeing Terry Black's all over TikTok so I was genuinely excited to check it out while I was in Austin. I expected it to be busy and came prepared for that, but the overall experience left a lot to be desired. Parking is limited right out front but if you walk down a bit there is a paid lot nearby, so that part was manageable. The issue started once we got in line. The whole process feels very rushed, and for the price point they are charging, that atmosphere is not it. Some of the workers did not seem to have much patience, and I did not appreciate the way we were spoken to when we got to the sides section. We ended up just getting a small potato salad and moving on. When we got to the meats, my mom got the brisket and I got a beef rib. I will say the experience at the meat counter was actually nicer. The man helping me asked which rib I wanted, let me pick a fattier one, and had a nicer tone. They weigh the meat to price it and leave the bone in, which I was not a fan of, but the rib looked incredibly tender and I was excited. Our total came out to $85 for one beef rib and a few slices of brisket. Pricey, but I paid it and headed back to my hotel ready to dig in. Unfortunately the meat was so overwhelmingly salty that I genuinely could not eat it. It was inedible to me, and my mom felt the same way about the brisket which made the whole situation feel like a complete waste of $85. This was really disappointing overall. The hype did not match the experience for me. read more

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Last stop in Austin before heading to the airport. The ribs and brisket were very good, but the side dishes were even better. Loved the restaurant and the autmosphere. The pit master even let us have a tour of the bbq grills in the back. The was hardly and wait as the lines moved very fast. read more

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Terry Black's always hits the spot! The line always moves so fast and the workers are so friendly. A bonus is being able to order drinks while waiting for food if the line is extra long. We ordered all the staples- Mac n cheese (the cheese is so creamy and delicious), potato salad, brisket, sausage and smoked turkey. The meat is so tender and flavorful. The banana pudding is one of my favorite deserts in town- it's light and fluffy. Parking can be limited but they have discounted parking with metropolis garages. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Brisket, cheddar jalapeño sausage, turkey, Mac n cheese, potato salad, banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

We visited the Austin location during graduation week and made for a very packed small parking lot. Needless to say, we went early enough to get the last spot. The line to order was long but moved rather quickly. Ordering was easy and the meat cutters were friendly and helpful getting you what you want. Bbq was on point. Ordered the beef rib bone, brisket, and some ribs. Everything was juicy and perfectly smoked. read more

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After waiting in line for 20 mins in 98 degrees on a tuesday evening, I got a pound of brisket and a chopped beef sandwich combo. Came out to over $70. The brisket was juicy cut thick and smoked well. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Brisket ! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was my first time and i must say I didnt love what I got. Everything was beyond salty especially the turkey. I honestly was overwhelmed when trying to order because you feel really rushed. It was almost impossible to ask a question. However the lady at the meat station was really nice and explained to me even through the lady directing the line was rushing everyone. She also took my tray from my hand and line it up on the counter out of my sight which made me really uncomfortable and hesitant to eat my food. The sauce on the table where really good addition. I got the brisket 5/10 turkey 6.5/10 green beans 8/10 Mac and cheese 7/10 However my friend got the ribs and they were a 9/10. This establishment is crowded. Good luck finding a seat. They also need to work on cleaning the floors. I almost fell four different times. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love bbq and Texas does bbq well! Terry Black's is legendary, and I was fortunate to try it for my first time. Lunch on a Monday around 11:00 am was a good time to arrive - the line was short with just a few minutes wait. 30 minutes later it was filling fast though! I tried the potato salad, a piece of lean and a piece of fatty brisket, and one pork rib. The potato salad was chunky which I like. It was not mustard though - I do prefer mustard. It was still a nice potato salad and helped cut through the rich meats. The lean brisket was a bit dry even though it was sliced to order. The fatty brisket was tender and moist - my piece had a fairly decent fat pocket though, which I did not eat. The Texas salt and pepper rub stood out in a good way. The pork rib was not my favorite. Maybe it was too smoky, maybe the texture was a bit soft too. The bark was decent though. Pickles and onions were complimentary and help with the meat richness. Beverages were self serve and the team worked hard to keep the restaurant clean. Overall it was good, and I would recommend people try it. read more

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This delish bbq spot was a few blocks from our air BNB where we stayed for a 17 person bachelorette party. The line wasn't too bad at 630pm on a Saturday night. It was very efficient getting thru the line. You pick your sides then go to the meat carving station. Highly recommend the Mac and cheese brisket and jalapeno cheddar sausage. The potato salad was good but not my favorite. I did hear from the bride the creamed corn was her favorite so I would try that next time. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Because we had 17 girls we ended up sitting on multiple picnic benches near each other but it was great for big groups. They have a bar inside with beer and wine and some frozen slushies. I don't remember if they had cocktails. One thing I did really like was they listed which of the meats, sauces, and sides were vegetarian and which were gluten free. Being a gluten free girlie I loved knowing which items I could have confidently. The sauces are posted at all the tables to try. I loved the spicy one, I ended up buying two bottles and they're were at a great price! It was very busy but everything was very efficient, you got your own drink and they had to go boxes off to the side to grab as needed. Highly recommend this spot! We all loved it and it satisfied a huge bachelorette party! read more

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Food was amazing! There is a lot of hype about this place and coming over here to experience it, was so worth of it! Place gets busy and crowded but the service is fast and you'll be enjoying their BBQ in no time. The place is not that big inside and outside and can get crowded quick. I was glad I was able to get a table outside. Overall all, so worthy! read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - BBQ time - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

As someone who doesn't really know BBQ I can still say that this was really heckin good. My friends pre ordered a family meal with a bunch of sides (fave sides were the potato salad, Mac and cheese, and peach cobbler) the brisket was my favorite meat but it was all really good. The trick to this place to avoid waiting in an hours long line is to pre order. We asked if we could still eat there and they said if you can find a table it's yours! So we skipped the line and still got to eat at the restaurant. Beware of the birds that will come for your food though! If you can get a table with an umbrella, do it. You'll be a little bit more protected from both the sun and the birds. It's honestly the only reason I'm docking a star which isn't fair to Terry Blacks but it did impact my experience! read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - The spread!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is the best! Some of the best brisket I have ever had! I loved that there was a ton of seating options! Overall, I really enjoyed eating there! I will be back soon! read more

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I've been to Terry Black's Barbecue multiple times, usually when friends are visiting from out of town because of all the hype. This particular location, which as of this review is the only one in Austin, can be very difficult to get into. It sits in one of the most traffic-heavy areas of downtown Austin, parking can be extremely hard to find, and yes, there are a lot of tourists. There is usually a long line, and the crowds often overflow outside the restaurant. It's great for the business, but if you're visiting, definitely be prepared. As for the BBQ itself, I would say it's pretty decent. Over time, I've tried almost everything on the menu at least once, and the flavor is generally solid. That said, the portions feel pretty small, and the prices are on the higher side. Personally, I only come here when friends are visiting from out of town. If I'm going just for myself, I usually head to Lockhart, which is only about a 50-minute drive from Austin depending on where you're located. Honestly, 50 minutes is not that bad compared to dealing with heavy traffic, finding parking, and waiting in a long line. You might even get your BBQ sooner at the Lockhart location. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We almost passed up coming to Terry Black's, but we came right before they opened. When they opened up there was a line, but that line moves pretty quickly. The only worry is probably parking, they do have a small lot but you likely can find spots across the street. To the food... I was on a mission to try some Texas brisket. This spot was amazing and worth the trip. All the sides were also pretty good. I also loved the banana pudding, it is not too sweet. We got the small family pack for the five of us, and we were not able to finish! read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - All the fixings plus banana pudding & chocolate pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best BBQ I've ever had!! Loved this place. Visited while on a family trip to Austin. Everyone was impressed and more than satisfied. Great big portions and tastes great. Service and atmosphere were also excellent! Big shout out to Gaby and Wesley! If you're ever in the area I def recommend...yumm read more

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After going to tons of big and small barbecue joints throughout Texas, you begin to think about what Kevin Parker said when referring to Terry Black's: "gotta be above it. gotta be above it." Eventually, Terry Black's comes back around and you're stepping inside the Barton Springs location on a Friday before your cousin's wedding. I think there's a stigma behind Terry Black's being a tourist destination that barbecue snobs turn their heads from. Though I have my feelings on Terry Black's as a whole, it's not a bad spot. The one thing to know is that Terry Black's doesn't sell out. They're slinging more briskets and pork ribs than any other Austin joint on a daily basis. The line is consistently moving out the door, which is crazy because their parking lot can fit maybe 20 cars at maximum. The thing is, Terry Black's isn't flashy. They aren't a new age barbecue joint showing innovative new food options. They're just putting out consistent Q on the board. Terry Black's isn't your Tim Duncan, it's your Bruce Bowen. With a group of 8, we got a large family pack of 6 lbs of meat and 5 quarts of sides. I'll run through everything and share my thoughts on it all: Brisket: Tastes very classic, but it's still good. They threw in some glorious burnt ends. Some portions were a little dry on the lean sections, but it was a solid showing. Pork Ribs: A little too fatty and the bark wasn't as thrilling, but they had quite a bit of meat on the bone and that's really all you can ask for. Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage: Not too memorable, but not bad! Turkey: I haven't had enough barbecue turkey to be the quality judge, but a good turkey goes a long way, and I loved how tender and delectable this turkey was. Mac and Cheese: Impressive and creamy, though the noodles were a little too overcooked. Cream Corn: Very good. I love a good cream corn. Green Beans: Feels uncommon at barbecue joints, but tasted like a Cracker Barrel side in the best way possible. Banana Pudding: Very solid. My mom enjoyed it the most. Terry Black's Margarita: Why is it so black? What's the secret. I think the biggest issue I have with Terry Black's is how steep the pricing is. Even compared to the heavy hitters and Michelin Star winners, it feels steep. They're moving so many people through this line that they're racking in an incredible amount of dough. They have to be. It's also so unbelievable hot and loud in there. It's overstimulating. We got there at 5:30 and were blessed to get a parking spot because I have love in my heart. By 7:30, when we left, the line was well out the door. It's always busy. Some people say it's chaotic and they don't know what's going on, but just stick with the flow, have a plan before you walk in the door, and you're solid. It'll be okay. People of all ages, shapes, and sizes were there enjoying the moment Terry Black's has to offer, which shows you barbecue is an ultimate love language. I'll take this final paragraph to be real with you: if you are visiting Austin and putting a barbecue joint on your itinerary, by going to Terry Black's versus Leroy and Lewis, Parish, Interstellar, Stiles Switch, and hell, even Franklin's, you're just gonna have to accept that you're not a ball knower. You're just going for convenience. You're not going for an elite meat. You're fumbling. RIYL: Meat sweats at a high markup read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've seen this restaurant many times on the food network. The bbq here looks delicious. I told my daughter I'd like to try there dry rub they use. So I looked up there website and ordered this dry rub. It doesn't disappoint, what I've tried of it it's delicious. I can't wait to use it on a brisket or ribs. If you're looking for a killer dry rub I highly suggest you buy you some. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Dry rub I got - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ok so I saved the last two reviews from Austin as the best for last when it comes to Texas BBQ. I heard so much about Terry Blacks and that I couldn't leave Austin without trying it. I'm not a huge fan of bbq and I don't think I've reviewed any BBQ joints on my account because I just don't eat it. However, this was on my checklist so I had to do it. Once we arrived, my coworker noticed the line wasn't long so we just shuttled through the process quickly. I was unfamiliar on how it works or what to even order but the staff was super helpful in guiding you through the line and how much of what you want to eat. The people were extremely friendly and I feel like they subtly try to upsell you on meats but it's not that bad. The place was pretty big and they cleaned the tables quick once someone left the table. The guy who cleaned ours was extremely nice and refused to let me sit without fully cleaning the tables quick once and making everything look nice. I actually really appreciated that. Anyway, I ordered the pinto beans with beef, jalapeno cheddar sausage, sliced brisket, pork ribs, and peach cobbler. My favorites were the: Pinto beans with beef - 4.5/5 Jalapeno cheddar sausage - 4.5/5 Peach cobbler 4.5/5 Pork ribs - 4/5 Sliced brisket 3/5 In my opinion, I felt like the sides were way better than the actual meat (this place has way better sides than the other). Now it wasn't that the meat was bad, it's just that the other place that I'll be reviewing was far superior when it came to the meat. If I hadn't gone to the other place I would have rated this place extremely high but I had something to compare it to. I just felt that I needed to eat the meat with sauce in order for it to be delicious. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was fire though. Overall, I personally wouldn't go back to this one if there by myself and just hit up the other bbq spot. However, if I'm coming with first timers, I would have them try both spots and decide for themselves like I did! OOOOC 4.5 out of 5 Afros read more

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OMG this place is fantastic. My colleagues and I stopped in while in Austin for a work trip. We ordered a little bit of everything they had left and definitely left with leftovers. The creamed corn was a hit! The brisket was so tender and juicy and the sausage was surprisingly one of the best meats we ordered. The absolute HIT that I was not expecting was the Turkey! My friend ordered it and we tried it to not make her feel bad for ordering turkey and we ended up getting more. So good. I sent photos to my husband to make him jealous and now he wants to go to Austin just to go to Terry Blacks. read more

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We checked out Terry Blacks Barbecue after the MotoGP races at CODA and glad we did. It was recommend by our hotel's concierge as a place she always goes so we said why not. When we arrived, the line was pretty long and we were thinking it would take some time to get in but the wait was not too bad. It sounded like the brisket was the best to order, so that is what I got...and it was delicious! We had several sides such as Mac and Cheese and Pinto Beans which were also delicious. Then topped it off with some peach cobbler. This is a very traditional place you would find in the great state of Texas and you would not find many other places...too bad because I love them. The staff is very nice and friendly, the ambiance was fun, and the crowd was a mix of all. A great place to go for BBQ! read more

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I went in with pretty high expectations; this is widely regarded as one of the top barbecue spots in Texas, arguably second only to the very best in the state depending on who you ask. So I wasn't hoping it would be good, I was more curious to see if it would actually live up to that level. The line wasn't bad at all; it moved steadily and I was inside in about 15 minutes, which already set a good tone for the experience. I kept it simple and went with a beef rib, a slice of brisket, and a side of coleslaw. The beef rib was the standout for me; honestly the best I've ever had. Perfectly tender with a medium smoky flavor and that ideal contrast between bark and juicy interior. The brisket was equally impressive: moist, well-seasoned, fatty and sliced just right. Morgan's in Brooklyn would be a close 2nd though. Even the coleslaw deserves mention; fresh, crisp, and not too much mayo or sugar, and it actually worked really well as a break between bites of the richer meats. Overall, it met the expectations I came in with, which were already very high. There's really nothing to complain about; just a straightforward example of a place doing what it's famous for at a very high level. read more

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My second visit & we had to order the beef rib. Brisket, jalapeno cheese sausage, pork ribs, coleslaw, Mac and cheese, green beans were added to the tray for the four of us to consume. Beef rib was like eating some smoked prime rib, super tender and enough for all of us to share. Spendy when you consider your paying for the bone, and fat. Put I'm glad we tried it. The brisket is the star of this establishment. Cooked perfectly, opted for the Point cut which was well marbled and easily cut with the plastic forks. All the sides were good, with the green beans getting the nod from the group. Cooked al dente, light garlic seasoning, great combo with the meat. Numerous beers available while you wait,line moved quickly at 6pm on a Weds evening. All the employees we're smiling and ready to assist. The line to order is well organized and moved us through rapidly. Chatted with the pitmaster and he said they are smoking 364 days a year, only off for Christmas. This is their Flagship location and serves the largest quantity of any of their locations. Two new spots opening this year. Nine cords of hickory used per week, this place is a money printing machine. read more

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