Walking into Terry Black's Barbecue, the aroma alone made it tough to decide what to order--so we got a little bit of everything. The brisket was juicy and tender, the turkey moist with a great smoky flavor, and the sausage had the perfect spice and snap. Sides didn't disappoint either: crisp green beans, rich pinto beans, savory Mexican rice, crunchy cole slaw, and a creamy baked potato salad. Honestly, everything was delicious and some of the best barbecue around. I'd be here more often if it were closer, but it's worth the weekend drive. Hopefully, they bring one to San Antonio someday (foot stomp)!! read more

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We stopped by on our way back from the State Powerlifting Meet and treated the girls to a wonderful lunch. I've never been and I will definitely try to make it back. It was all delicious but the turkey was my favorite! read more

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By far the best bbq in Texas! Loved this place will be coming back ! Worth any drive !

The best bbq I have ever had! David and Lalo provided amazing customer service! My wife and I come here every time we visit Dallas. Wish we had a spot in San Diego! read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Beef rib, Brisket, Turkey, peach Cobbler, mac'n'cheese, and green beans! - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

So good lots to choose from here brisket, ribs, sausage, along with lots lots of sides to add on. Everything was so freshly made daily. Customer service was great also thank you Amelia, Veronica, Jadyn. Everything here is also so neat & clean and enjoyable. You may enjoy your food inside or outside in the patio area also. read more

Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food! Pork ribs are ! And very nice venue. Ben in the pit was great at giving us recs. read more

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

Wow! Oh! WOW! We visited from out of state for some MotoGP action and some authentic BBQ from Texas. After a recommendation from a local and reviews on Yelp, we figured we would give Terry's a try. Am I glad we did? Hell yes! We followed the entrance signs, Terry Black's knows what they are doing when they have you walk pass the delicious smell of the smokers doing their thing. Instantly, I felt that the service we were going to be provided was going to be a great one. One of the gentleman greeted us as we walked toward the restaurant. We walked in and instantly greeted by the sides counter... My thought, "Oh my gosh, so many choices." We went with the Mac and cheese (best I think I've ever had), green beans and some corn bread. I added cheese and a Jalapeño for a small charge. And then I added the complimentary onions and bread just in case to make sandwiches with any of the meats. Then the Meats and drink counter... "What to get, what to get?" We splurged for just the two of us because it was the first time we had authentic BBQ from Texas. We got half slab of ribs, 1/2 lb of brisket and some Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage. OH MY GOODNESS was it all AH-MAY-ZING! The seasoning, the flavor, and the smokiness... Ugh. Making my mouth water for some more at 9am as I type this up. We added some Original and Sweet N' Spicy sauce and it paired so nicely with everything. As we ate, another gentleman checked on us to make sure we were doing good at least three different times during our visit. Thank you sir for the hospitality! Terry Black's BBQ.... Thank you for the opportunity to try AUTHENTIC BBQ as we visited from Reno, NV. Hope to see Ya'll at the Reno, NV Nugget Rib Cook-off in the future! read more

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This new location is a great stop in the BBQ capital! The space is well designed and very welcoming. As you enter the restaurant, you walk through the covered BBQ pits smoking delicious meats. Food: our picks were delicious! Sliced beef and chopped beef sandwiches were ordered and they were loaded up with meat. The meat was so flavorful and tender that I didn't need to add sauce to the sliced beef sandwich. We got Mac and cheese and pinto beans and both were delicious. The margarita was a good choice and was a tasty addition to enjoy on the outdoor eating area. We arrived at an off hour time so there was no line. It was our first visit and all the staff was kind and helpful. The pitmasters are cool too, and let you come in to get a closer look at the pit area and smoked meats. read more

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I don't get the hype. The corn was good, the macaroni was bland, the brisket sandwich went straight to the trash... couldn't even gnaw throw it was so tough. Maybe I caught them on a bad day but 35 bucks for 2 small sides, 1 sandwich, and a tea seems a lil crazy to me. Was passing through but definitely should've just kept on driving. People were friendly but the food was not it. read more

Food is amazing cream corn brisket turkey in coleslaw is what we tried today and it was delicious. People are friendly and helpful atmosphere as Texas hospitality. Will be back soon. read more

We flew into Houston just to try Terry Black's , my son requested after watching YouTube videos and it was his birthday wish. It di NOT dissappoint! The staff were friendly, the feel was amazing, and the food was EVERYTHING that you would dreamed. We drove 2 hours just to have it mind you. That Dino Rib is a bucket list item! read more

Excellent service and Excellent BBQ! Brisket, Pork ribs and cream corn were all some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend!

Decided to try the " other" Blacks BBQ in Lockhart. Cool facility& good bbq, my complaint is I was over charged. Asked the server how much the salad was $6.50 but was charged $9. When we brought it to the cashier attention she had to get another person to assist with the credit. Apparently what he did didn't work cause I never got. the credit. Not much to most folks but we live on a fixed income. And what BBQ restaurant doesn't serve bbq chicken? read more

We were served by Rob & Vern who were so friendly that in less than 5 minutes they learned where we are from, what brought us to their restaurant, and more. They were also eager to hear our reviews after we were done. They offered us burnt ends that we fought over. Best Mac'n cheese! I refused to leave one noodle in the bowl. Most amazing cream corn in Texas. Fast, Delicious, worth the exit off the toll road to juice up for the rest of the trip! read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Turkey, brisket, cream corn, Mac n cheese, green beans, and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Terry Black is the best BBQ spot I have been to. I've tried several locations and they just don't get it wrong. Like ever. Once you get there they great you and ask if you need any help. Then immediately to your sides and they serve healthy portions. They have a large variety of sides. My favs are Mac and cheese, and the cream corn. Then to your meats. This is where it gets pricey. But you pay for the craft and you won't be disappointed. The brisket,sausages, and the pork and beef ribs. Just to name a few. They make sure to serve it with great presentation. The. They have sauces at the table. This should be a must try on your BBQ stops. This is not hype like the social media people. This is unpaid true advertising. read more

Amelia, Veronica, and Jadyn were exceptional! The food, the smells, the tastes, it felt like walking into someone's hospitable home. The ambience outside had me as well. We will now plan trips through the area during their open hours as often as possible. Thank you for everything! read more

First visit to one of the Meccas of Lockhart, lunch time (so the meat was at its best), brisket, sausage, and 2 ribs. I just cant say I was blown away by anything. It was good, very good actually, but great? No. Ribs were probably the hit of the tray, and I did enjoy the texture and flavor. Sauce was also very good. Sides were forgettable. Brisket was a tad on the dry side, and just did not feel like that great a cut of meat. And sausage frankly had a mealy, gritty mouth feel...not my favorite but with the entire tray the taste was good. For the over $30 this tray costs, just could not get excited about the experience. Overall, definitely near the top of the pack in Texas BBQ, but the top 3 or 4 places are held by others IMO. Will definitely try again, and want to hit the Dallas location sooner than later. Definitely should be on your BBQ tour...just dont expect awesome. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Solid plate of Texas BBQ. The ribs took the prize, and the rest was very good, not great. - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

One where do I start?!! This was definitely some of the best bbq I've had!! It's now for sure in my top 5!! I don't know what they rub on their pork ribs but it was like candy! Sweet meat is my favorite! Ughhhh sooooo dang good!! The brisket and burnt end and potato salad were all yummy too! Omg and the sauces!!! I feel like the luckiest girl alive right now getting to enjoy this wonderful meal! I will for sure make this a regular outing to eat here! 10/10 highly recommend!!! read more

Fantastic BBQ and great service. The sauces are all delicious. Be sure to ask Josh for a tour of the BBQ pits.

The food just taste salty. Not a good flavor. Overpriced. Just ONE beef rib costed over 50 dollars which was mostly a huge bone and 1/2 of the rib was edible and too grease and just salty. When paying the options they put are way to high. My total bill was 200 and was asking 50 dollars tip which I think is way to high for just picking up the food yourself. read more

Delicious barbecue! We enjoyed an assortment of meats and sides, have plenty to take home for the week too! On top of the delicious food, the service is second to none. Gisselle and Veronica were helpful in completing our order, slicing the meats, and helping packing up our leftovers to go! Each time we've been, the staff is so friendly, and always goes above and beyond! We left feeling truly appreciated! read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Sausage, pork ribs and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Scale of 1-5 Food: - Beef 5 ! Tender and juicy. Simply the best -Brisket 5 ! Moist and not too fatty. Flavorful! -Cream corn 2 it was just ok. Not very creamy (personal taste) -Potato salad - 5 made just right. Not overwhelmingly like some with heavy mayo Service : 5 ! One of the workers kept checking on us if we needed anything else and service was fast and friendly staff. Ambiance 5. Just go. Check out the pits ! You can see from my previous post I've been to a few bbq joints... including some at Lockhart. Finally had opportunity beginning of my BD weekend to head out for 1.5 hour drive to Terry Blacks BBQ And this place is totally legit and worth the drive. Looking forward to sampling other meats. read more

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Really really good BBQ - some of the best I've had!! Lockhart has so many options to choose from, but this is top 3 for sure. Best BBQ sauce, delicious brisket, nice venue. It's peak TX BBQ!! read more

Brisket tender and juicy, ribs good. Beans were just ok and Mac and cheese nothing special. The Cole slaw was really good as well as the potato salad! read more

Best BBQ in Lockhart! Great service by Jayden, Veronica, Sienna and Steve! Must visit whenever in central Texas! read more

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OK, so yeah...that happened. I will admit that "Jolly" helped me in my choices for bbq during my Texas visit, and luckily it was only an hour away, so we went. Everyone was really polite and patient, as I was trying to guess the quantity of how much to order (I have never ordered by weight before). Ordered wayvtoo much, but we all had a nice "sampler platter." Without a doubt, best beef ribs I have ever tried. Amazingly craveable. I have leftovers which WILL be snacked on. The brisket was just as good. It's weird, though....thecpork ribs were good....but not great. Maybe stick with beef here. The creamed corn, Mac and cheese, cornbread, and all of the sides were very good. You MUST try the beef ribs here. Just be wary about weights....I treated my family to a tasting tray, and before I knew it, spent over $200. Well worth it read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Perfection on a platter - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Went for the first time with family. We had brisket, ribs, turkey, and sausage. Our sides were Mac n cheese, cream corn, Spanish rice, coleslaw, and beans. Tea was very fresh still warm. The staff was very helpful and very sweet. We will be returning. If you haven't tried it you should give them a try. read more

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

$104, the sides were really good, the sausage was tasty but the rib was all fat maybe 4 oz of eadible meat, a huge disappointment, I won't ever go back to any location read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - $104 with tip - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

We had been trying to visit T Black's for awhile now and finally made it there last week. We ordered Brisket and Ribs. The ribs were good, not fall off the bone but seasoned well. The Brisket by far was a star of what we ordered. It was some of the best brisket we've ever eaten. We had both lean and fatty and both were excellent in their own right. They have several sides and all were very good. 3 different BBQ sauces and again all were excellent, we couldn't decide which we liked the best. There was a small line at 2:00 on a Sunday, maybe 10 minutes at the most. The place is well laid out with plenty of room to sit either inside or out. The employees were super friendly and helpful especially being the 1st time we've been there. The sides lady was friendly and very helpful. Also the guys getting the meat were patient and took the time to help you decide what you want. I really appreciated that as we ate at their "competition" in the past and was told by one of the meat cutters "Why get in line when you didn't know what you wanted to order " mind you there was no line at that time.... Will not go back there again! We will definitely be back and next time get the Beef Ribs. Hear they are the best! read more

Tasty bbq and the sweet southern hospitality that folks who visit Texas will be familiar with can be found at Terry Black's. We thought on our way to San Antonio from Austin, we'd stop at the OG Terry Black's as we've been to the Austin location many times. Well, darn, we didn't realize this wasn't the original spot, but a newly finished beautiful decorated space that just opened with ALL the Christmas decor, huge bbq grills outside for outdoor and indoor seating alike, and as you make your way deeper into Lockhart, will you encounter the original quaint spot! The bbq and sides are always as good as remembered, we LOVE the variety of sides Terry black's always has. And when we visited this weekend, they had a limited time Brisket chili, yum! Self fill drink station, plates, and lots of utensils and take out containers make this such a causal joint, and everyone we chatted with was so fun and friendly! They even shared Santa would be around in the afternoon if we were around, but we had other plans. Can't wait to return the next time we're near by Lockhart! read more

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Our new go to location in Lockhart. All the food was great. The people at the pits were great and very informative. The food was fantastic. Give them a try read more

So to start with, A little back info on me. A native Texan being 72 years old. I have ate at pretty much every well known barbecue place between Waxahachie and Corpus. Yes, even ol Joe Cottons. We seldom eat out for barbecue as I make my own at home. Lived around Austin for 20 years. Never had a bite of Franklins. I'm sure it's good, however, I am not standing in a long line for anyone's cue. Maybe that's just me. Plus over the years I have honed my smoking skills so that I can make barbecue at home really well and there is no line. So this review is just my factual opinion from 50 years of smoking cue and using what I cook at home as a bench mark. This is in NO WAY meant to insult anyone or Terry Black's Barbecue. So today I am up in Bastrop picking up a new wood rack. We planned it so we could stop a Terry Blacks for lunch. Heard so much about it and figured to give it a try. Nice place with nice helpful folks. Me and the wife chose pork ribs, jalapeno/cheddar sausage, and turkey for meats. Passed on the brisket, as I was offered from a chunk that looked cold and dried out. Sides we chose were potato salad and cream corn. I like pinto beans, but what they had in the container was a far cry from being any type of pinto beans I have ever eaten with cue. I read later on in a review that someone said they put chopped brisket in them. Why would a fellow do that. Beans are beans, no meat needed. MEAT: The pork ribs were some of the best I have ever eaten anywhere. Yessir indeed. No sauce needed. The turkey was really really good as well. Again, some of the best we have eaten. However the jalapeno/cheddar sausage was a miss. A bit on the dry side and way too much cheese, and the cheese pieces are too big. Sorry. SIDES: The potato salad was pretty good. Looked kind of wet in the holding pan, but turned out to be tasty. Now I like cream corn. I make my own ever season when the sweet corn comes to market. This really didn't look appealing in the holding pan but we rolled the dice. We hit snake eyes. It was like room temperature. The flavor was over sweet for the both of us. Didn't seem like the natural sweetness of sweet corn. The so called cream the corn was in, well I believe the jury is still out on exactly what it was. Overly sweet with consistency of wood glue. Not cream and not appealing. So please take this review with the spirit for which it is intended. Not to insult anyone. Just one persons opinion. Eat well, stay healthy... read more

Best brisket and customer service. First time there, and we were greeted by the Pit Manager, Gene Perkins. Even showed us their pits and how they cook the briskets. Let me tell you that it just melts in your mouth! I'm in love!!! We will come back every chance we have!!! read more

I've been told about this spot for a while now and had to come try it out compared to Austin because of how much better the environment feels! I wasn't rushed and the service was great and the food was better! Thanks to Lisa for the time to not rush my older parents and Nick for being extra friendly and taking time out of his day to involve us and greet us when we got there and to answer questions we had about how the briskets are made! My family haven't had a better dining experience in Texas yet! P.S. - The Corn is really good and I cannot recommend it enough read more

Food was great as always we always stop here when visiting Service was great as well Steve was very sweet read more

The service was amazing! The establishment was clean and cool to hang out at. The food was delicious! It is a must try! Check out my photos to see what I'm talking about. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Build your own, vinegar jalapeño, peach cobbler, sautéed green beans, pork ribs, sausage, lean brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Giselle and Sam was awesome at Lockhart location. I was greeted and welcomed in. The food was fantastic! Gisselle and Sam gave a little history to this restaurant. I'm glad I came. I was driving around looking for a barbecue spot and I found this spot for the first time. read more

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

The food is amazing. The staff are so friendly. Be sure to go see Shayne out in the pits for a tour. read more

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

The brisket was amazing. Everyone was really generous, hospitality at 100%. Definitely eating here again

On my way to do some fishing in Port O Conner. The detour here seemed almost impossible to pass up. This experience was incredible. The environment was even better. Veronica & Roberto were exceptional hosts. They were both very knowledgeable of the menu as well as the history within TBs. New favorite & will be back! - Blake read more