I really believe that when it comes to the ACTUAL meat at the Austin BBQ spots, you cannot tell the difference between them all. Franklin is fantastic. Their bbq is interchangeable with all the ones that get all the hype, and you don't have to deal with the waiting and the lines. They run their lines like an incredible operation. The sides are great too. Mac and cheese and green beans are my favorite. read more

I eat it every time I come to Austin and it's so delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant is good and the combination of barbecue and coleslaw is especially delicious. read more

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David and destiny were amazing. Knowledgeable and didn't short change us. Give us the best bang for our buck

I was really looking forward to coming to this place but I found the food average at best. Super overpriced for the value and I wouldn't go back. Ribs were good, turkey wasn't overly special and the brisket was just okay. For all the hype it was disappointing. read more

amazing and delicious! 10/10 Thank you Gabby! We had amazing brisket and the mac and cheese and potato salad were yuuuum. read more

The ribs, brisket and beans were good but the potato salad was tasteless. The restaurant was too overcrowded and noisy. Not a pleasant experience. We also had to wait in line in the sun for about 20 minutes. After being inside it still wasn't cool. read more

Everything was absolutely freaking to die for!!! Moist fatty juicy fall of the bone melt it in your mouth Goodness. Depending on when you go there's probably always going to be a line because there is a demand for this! Barbecue should be like a commodity and traded haha. But in reality this place is really popular and there is gonna be a line.... They even serve you drinks half way through the line that's how long the line might be. But trust me there's a line for a reason, everything in there is worth the wait. I still probably won't be coming on a Friday or something, I'll tell you that much. I can't imagine anything here is bad but you're only gonna be able to get so much, everything is pretty freaking expensive. We did get extra goodies and wanted to try a little bit of everything, but it cost us a little mini fortune to do so. I can't imagine coming here was a huge group unless their wallets are fat and everyone's stomachs are empty. I would definitely be coming back here a lot more if my wallet didn't have dust in it and they didn't charge me 150 for a meal for two. It's steep, sadly still so worth it. Idk how they do it, but they certainly do it. read more

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The food here was simply outstanding. Some of the best beef ribs I've ever had in my life. Quick service and a great rustic atmosphere. If you're near Austin, check it out! read more

Literally the best BBQ I've ever had! Everything was falling off the bone. Even the turkey shocked me. Never had moist soft turkey like that in my life haha! read more

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

Pleas do NOT WRAP too much plastics on those containers that dont leak. Seriously? Think of landfills and try to avoid disposal plastics. We do keep containers for reuse but not that wrapper. Unless if its leakable. Updated: OMG! Really? Please stop. I found another one. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Potato salad that dont leak. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Here is what we had. Beef rib was awesome - it is about 1.5 pounds and feeds 3-4. The brisket was great. Mac and cheese was good, but we had better elsewhere. Peach cobbler was fantastic. Banana pudding was top notch. I like that they offer 3 bbq sauces to choose from (regular, spicy, and sweet) read more

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

A little pricy but the quality is undeniable. The pork ribs literally spat their bone out with zero effort. The brisket is like eating slices of a dream. Truly amazing. I'm not a fan of the 3 sauces. They aren't super differentiated but none of that matters. The meat matters and nothing else. read more

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I'm not sure what the hype is for this bbq place! The side dishes were served cold and lacked a homemade taste, and the meat was very average. We had better smoked meats at other restaurants in Austin. Having good bbq across the country I would skip this location! read more

MY favorite BBQ in Austin. I'm a huge fan of their brisket, and all of their sides are amazing. Try the creamed corn! If there's a line, I stop by the bar for a Black Margarita. But I've never had to wait too long of a line at Terry Black's, but if I had to it'd be worth it. They have plenty of seating, through parking can sometimes be a pain. Everyone serving food is super friendly and the people cutting the meats are very helpful with recommendations, portions, etc. read more

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

I frequent Terry Blacks. Best brisket. Best Mac. Best green beans. Amazing service. It's quick and the line is constantly moving. Everything is efficient. You definitely feel like you're in Texas. The staff is always so nice and knowledgeable. They'll even show you the pits and how things work if you ask. read more

Travel to Austin frequently and this place has been recommended many times. Decided to give it a fry and we weren't disappointed. It's cafeteria style, so the line starts you at the sides counter and you pick between 7+ options and 3 different sizes. From there you progress to the meat table to choose your meat or sandwich. After paying you sit and enjoy! All three of us had brisket, though one was a sandwich. For sides we split mac and cheese, pinto beans, cream of corn and green beans. Everything was excellent and from the size of the crowd there, I would think most agree! read more

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

Exceptional food. This place is a hit and had line out the door. They are focused on getting people through quickly; may be too quick. Overall the experience was really good. read more

Terry Black's is the best barbecue I've ever had. The meat falls off the bone, brisket is amazing and sausage is amazing. Everything tastes so good. Peach cobbler is delicious. All I can say is it all tastes so good. read more

This place is a machine! They are pumping out delicious food left and right. Tried this place for the first time living in Austin and super glad I finally tried it. Definitely more production than the others like Franklins or La BBQ, etc, but they do not miss out on quality. All BBQ spots in my opinion have their item they do an incredible job on above the rest of their food, and here, it's their beef rib. It's not cheap, but it's totally worth it and will definitely feed more than one person when you are sampling other items. You of course have to get the brisket like all bbq spots and their turkey is also super good. We also had their pork ribs which were also excellent. You can't go wrong here in what you order, but like I said, the beef rib is where it's at here. We also had the Mac n cheese and cole slaw which were both good, the potato salad was a little undercooked potatoes and watery and was not our favorite. Definitely recommend checking this place out read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Beef rib (amazing!), pork ribs, turkey, brisket, Mac n cheese, potato salad, cole slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Holy cow!!!! (Pun intended) This is literally the best BBQ I have ever had. I was hungover and nervous to eat. Once I took my first bite I didn't care. The service was wonderful. When we had questions, they had answers. Terry Black's has the best signs and great clothing options too. I'll be in Austin next week for a night and THIS is where I'm coming to eat Also, look at this fun picture cutout for when you wait in line! read more

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

This wasn't the best BBQ I've had. I got a little of everything and it was just okay. The service was fast. You are charged by pound for the meet and individually for sides. The searing area is huge for seating read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - brisket and pork rib - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't even eat meat and I enjoyed the food here LOL! I can only speak for the sides, but they were all sooo flavorful and cooked perfectly. The green beans, coleslaw, rice, cornbread, etc were allll good! My meat eating friends were in loveee with their bbq as well so definitely worth the trip! The line is long but moves quick. You order your sides first then go to the meat counter to pick what you want/ how much. Its all priced by weight so it can add up quick. I think this is a definite spot to stop by if you're in Austin. read more

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We were told this place has the best BBQ. They weren't wrong. We lucked out and didn't have a long wait. We heard most of the time the line can get pretty long. We waited only 5 minutes. Everything tastes amazing and my favorite sauce was the yellow cap sweet sauce. I bought a jar of dry rub for home. The ambiance was cool and friendly. They're quick to get the food out. A well oiled machine. They sold hats, sauces and other memorabilia. read more

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

In my frequent trips to ATX, BBQ is always a must and locals will point you to different places for the best. Franklin's, Salt Lick, La Barbeque and Terry Black's Barbecue. Going for lunch around 12:15 p.m. on a Tuesday, here's my experience: 1) Food: Out of all the BBQ spots I've visited in Austin, Terry's offers a wide range of sides and meats. Where they differ is the limited selection of meats. They have brisket (of course) and sausage, but no pulled pork. I ordered the cream corn (too sweet for my liking), mac and cheese (very good), banana pudding (so amazing!) and a brisket sandwich (the meat was hit or miss with the fat). BBQ sauce- OG, spicy and sweet- is on every table and picnic table. 2) Drinks: They have fountain drinks and tons of different can drinks, including a blackberry hard cider that I found refreshing. 3) Experience: Most BBQ spots have lines in ATX, including Terry Black's BBQ. What's different is the process. Despite a line, it moves fast! You start with ordered sides, desserts and toppings. The server gives you a tray that you bring to one of several cashiers. As they ring you up, a person adds the meat you want to your tray. Signs are everywhere walking you through the experience and menu. 4) Space: It's HUGE! There's a massive dining room with several sections, decorated in art. The outside patio is equally massive. 5) Location: It's south of downtown and within walking distance to many other great restaurants and Zilker Park, a large city park with sand volleyball courts, trails and city views. read more

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The pork ribs and sausage were a 5 star !!! - The beef rib was 90% fat and cost a whopping $55. Really disappointing. Most of the sides were good but the cream corn was too sweet, not a fan. My tray was $125 - seems way too expensive. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - This tray was $125 - crazy expensive!!! Beef rib was mostly fat. Other BBQ was really good - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

First, the parking stinks. Only one way and when they are packed (seems like always) good luck finding a spot and the spots are tight. Our line was at outside and down aways. It moved seemingly quick. If you know what you want by the time you get to the counters it speeds up the process. We tried the Mac n cheese which was yummy. It doesn't look like a lot for the smaller size but it is just enough with everything else. The cornbread tasted decent nothing special plus it was really crumbly made it tough to eat. We ordered a sausage sandwich that was really filled. I was unable to pick up and eat so it became a fork and knife entree. The brisket was tender, juicy, mouth watering. Highly recommend!!! The jalapeño cheese sausage was just as good. The spice they cook it with adds so much flavor. The meat is very costly so the more you ask for the more it will be. It was jumping inside so we made our way outside. They were constantly bussing and cleaning tables. There are 3 different sauces on the table along with a roll of paper towels. They do offer paper plates if you need one. The staff we came into contact with were very helpful and patient. They were kind. read more

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Great service on 06/12/2025 at lunch by Gabriela, Jesus, and Yolanda! helped explain all dining options. read more

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

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Food was awesome...line was super fast! Staff was awesome specifically gabby! Lives up to the hype for sure

I can not imagine that any one reading this does not already know how delicious their food is. While the ordering process can be a little overwhelming for your first time because of the speed, choices and amount of people that pass through here, find a friend that has been there before and take the opening leap. Just to name a few of our regular favorites: it might be a sin to mention a non meat dish first at a barbecue place but AH the Mac n Cheese. Creamy with big pasta macaronis-smothered in milky cheese sauce. Order big. No one wants to stop at the small. Every meat is delicious but I've find it rare to ever get my hands on turkey barbecue and it is so tasty here. The ribs? I mean even when I'm stuffed beyond consciousness I can still manage to return to the counter for more ribs to take home. The brisket and burnt ends are some the the best i have ever had. Other sides like creamed corn and potato salad. Oh my gosh I think i need to plan another visit there-I'm salivating. So on to logistics, it is off of busy Barton Springs but they have a medium sized parking lot- very tight but people tend to go in, order. Scarf, and walk out in a food coma orettt quickly. You order at almost cafeteria style setup moving along counters and drink machines and then the hunt for a table begins. If you are smart you have gone at an OFF dining time like 4pm and you have your pick but if not, it is worth the struggle, be patient and someone will wobble away from their seat soon enough to go home and get lose-fitting clothes on. This place is a must if in Austin and even if you are not in Austin. Barbecue is not barbecue- try Terry Blacks and you'll always go back! read more

For those who can't make it to Franklin Barbecue due to its endless line, you will not go wrong with Terry Black's Barbecue. I mean, I'd go back to Terry's again even if I don't ever try Franklin's! Everything was quality good food. Let's start with the main deal here, the meat. Smoked to perfection and fall off the bone deliciousness. I ordered pork ribs and brisket. The meat is sold by the pound so be cautious with your order and don't be surprised at the price of your meal. The sides are full of flavor in every bite. I love cheesy macaroni and cheese and this one was perfect for me. The potato salad was prepared just right. And being from Miami with some Mexican culture in my city, this was by far the best Mexican rice I've had. Who does barbecue without cornbread? Terry's is baked to perfection and individually wrapped to add as a side. Right across is a park if you wish to walk off some of the food or simply enjoy the views as you dine outside. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Pork Ribs, Brisket, Potato Salad, Pinto Beans, Mac n' Cheese, Mexican Rice, Cornbread, and Banana Pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here as the first stop after we flew into Austin. Was disappointed we didn't get to try it as they had a power outage and had to close the restaurant. We came back on a different as we were determined to check this off our list before leaving. The line wasn't too bad and the food was bad. However, after trying a different spot a local had recommended, this BBQ place wasn't on the top of our list anymore. The food was good but the cuts we got were a little too salty for my taste. The brisket was soft but I still had to use a knife to cut it. read more

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Terry Black's brisket is the best I've ever tasted! Actually all their meats were juicy and delicious! But the two meats that stood out were the brisket and turkey. The links were just ok. But over all it's worth the wait in line. The wait takes up to 30 minutes but definitely worth it. The sides were great as well but their Mac and cheese felt very basic in taste. The dirty rice and the green beans were cooked to perfection. I'm ok with saying this is the best brisket in the country! Also if you're a highly sensitive person you may want to order take out instead. The restaurant is loud and jam packed and over stimulating. It's like a war zone to try and grab a table inside. It's first come first serve but they have air conditioning. Your party must divide and conquer in order to get a table meaning someone stays in line while the others stalk a table and wait until they're done. Very intense environment. But once you eat the brisket all your anxiety goes away. Definitely worth the wait. The parking is no bueno as well but they do have a small parking that you can pay for on your cell phone located next to the restaurant. Keep in mind we went on a Saturday around Noon. I'd go on a weekday to avoid the crowds. read more

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Couldn't drive through Austin without stopping at Terry Blacks! My girlfriend and I were camping this evening, so we ordered ahead of time and we're so glad we did because the line was out the door! We got a beef rib (which is a MUST GET if you've never had one), their famous brisket, and some jalepeno sausage! We also had some Mac and cheese and potato salad on the side! This was my favorite spot for bbq that I've been so far, and even writing this review my stomach is growling! Highly recommend it here! read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Beef rib, brisket, sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The staff are what make it! Gabby was great and the best person was the guy cutting the meat. He's like don't do it. One beef rib is enough and boy was he right. It's very organized and clean and staff check in with you throughout the meal. The repeated bbq recommendation was terry blacks and I can see why. Also get the peach cobbler. read more

Lives up to the hype. Out of everything, our favorite was the pork ribs. It had a sticky sweet coating that we liked enough to buy their pork dry rub. Manager Tyler was great and came around to make sure we enjoyed everything. Absolutely go here if you're in Austin. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Beef ribs, pork ribs, sausage, green beans, cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came to Terry Black's Barbecue today for lunch, waited in line about 45 minutes before we got our food and sat and ate. It was well worth the 45 minutes. Unbelievable food. They have brisket, pork ribs, chopped beef, sausage, & beef ribs as meats to choose from. Tons of sides, Mac n cheese, collard greens, cream corn, green beans, Mexican rice, beans, slaw, & potato salad. We chose brisket, pork ribs, Mac n cheese, cream corn. The brisket was excellent, perfectly tender & cooked. Ribs fell right off the bone. So glad we came, & would come back 100%. read more

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After the rather disappointing experience at La Barbeque, we needed to give Austin BBQ another shot. Had 45 min to get there (10 min away), line up, order, pay and get back before picking up the kids. It was worth the risk. Ubered there. Lined up. Friendly staff in line helping you before it's your turn at the 4 counters (compared to just 1 in La Barbeque). Ordered a pound of "moist brisket" and half of ribs. Brisket was hands down best I've ever had. They gave you 3 sauces, free bread and pickles (unlike getting nickel and dimed at the aforementioned joint). Ribs were flavorful but didn't fall off the bones. The joint was fast, efficient, friendly and delicious. Would come back again! read more

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Amazing food as always! Wesley helped us get a table clean in a very busy day and Gabby helped us throw our items when we were done. Great teamwork while it was even busy. Love coming here! read more

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

Food Quality just fell off a cliff unfortunately i've come here before many times, but this time was very disappointing. The brisket and the beef ribs or not enjoyable. We don't mind paying for high-quality meat. But for what we got, this was definitely overpriced and overrated. read more

This place has some AMAZING bbq. The brisket is tender and the cheesy jalapeño sausage is packed with flavor. For sides - the potato salad was my favorite it had a lot of dill and tasted super refreshing especially in the Austin heat. The beans are definitely more savory than sweet so be prepared for that. My FAVORITE thing I got here was actually the banana pudding - oh MYYYY I will come back a thousand times just to eat it - it was light fluffy and creamy all at once - this is a must get. I ordered takeout so I didn't get to experience the actual restaurant but it looked spacious and super busy as always! read more