Black's Barbecue is definitely worth a stop if you're looking for classic Texas barbecue. I had the brisket with mac and cheese, green beans, and peach cobbler. The brisket was easily the highlight. Tender, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for from a Texas barbecue spot. The green beans were also surprisingly good and probably my favorite side. The mac and cheese and peach cobbler, however, left a lot to be desired for me. Neither was bad, but compared to how good the brisket and green beans were, they just didn't stand out. The atmosphere is very traditional and no-frills, with the basic wooden benches and casual barbecue-joint setup. Nothing fancy, but it fits the experience. Overall, I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars. I'd absolutely go back for the brisket and green beans, but I'd probably try different sides and dessert next time. read more

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

Okay I know this isn't the original location in Lockhart Texas , but for the price I don't think it was really worth it , it wasn't bad but it wasn't excellent. I felt that their Brisket was a little dry , the ribs didn't have much seasoning but I will say the sausage was good , it costed me around $46.00 for 3 slices of brisket, 1 sausage link ,2 ribs 1 side of beans and a drink which I kind thought was a little over priced Like I said Wasn't Bad , but wasn't excellent read more

good bbq place when visiting austin near UT Austin. popular side dishes coleslaw and grilled grean beans. bbq chicken and beef brisket are delicious. you order at the counter and get your sauce and utensils. read more

Peeps. I wasn't ready. I was told about this place while in Houston and everything they said was correct. It's cheese with macaroni and the beef ribs was as tender as I have ever had it. Wasn't big flavor but it was really good. Let me know what you think. read more

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I have so many fond memories of coming here with my furbaby and my mom, and of how great the BBQ was and still is, and how the brisket flavors melt right in your mouth. I honestly can say that nothing has changed in the ten years I've been gone, and that warmed my heart. The memories are still there, and the BBQ tastes the same. I can't say it's even better because it's always been the best. Also, the service is the same, guiding me on what's 1/4! I never know my measurements. I brought a California friend with me, and she was just as pleased. I have talked about you all to every California person that would listen, which all did. I told my friend that the ribs and brisket are the best, but she had to get the peach cobbler, and she did. I told her it's the kind of peach cobbler you can eat without ice cream, and she agreed I was right. We sat outside, and that's the only difference I can see. The patio is now bigger and sits up higher. But I like them both, the before and after. read more

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This review is for a takeout order through DoorDash. Everything was packaged very nicely and I thought it was a fair portion size of meat considering delivery prices. The brisket was so tender and I really loved all of the different sides, but my favorites were the corn and the macaroni and cheese. The barbecue sauce could have been a little more unique, but overall it was fine. Everything else was so good even though it was delivery so that's really saying something! read more

Black's Barbecue Austin - Available for delivery on DoorDash - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Black's BBQ was opened by a member in the same family as Terry Black's, but they compete with each other due to a feud that happened. I think both chains have their strengths respectively, and I particularly like the brisket flavors at Black's BBQ more. The brisket is fatty and tender but also very flavorful. I also like the corn as a side choice, and they have good barbeque sauces too. I like that this location had more comfortable seating than Terry Black's, and would recommend trying this out as another Texas BBQ option. read more

Black's Barbecue Austin - Brisket Combo Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

The brisket, sausage and ribs were dry. Love the history and the building. The would have to close down in North Carolina, it is not good food read more

Came with my nephew and his wife. I'm from Cleveland and wanted some Texas barbecue and was not disappointed. I had a brisket sandwich with beans and potato salad. Very good and atmosphere was great. Busy but not too crowded. read more

I went to Black's BBQ on Guadalupe in Austin and ordered the beef rib, and unfortunately it was a big disappointment. I was really looking forward to it, but the rib I received just wasn't good and definitely didn't live up to what I expected from Black's. What surprised me the most is that I've had the H-E-B beef rib and it was way better. Better flavor, better overall experience, and I enjoyed it a lot more. For what I expected from a well-known BBQ spot, I honestly didn't think a grocery-store beef rib would beat it. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but based on the rib I was served, H-E-B wins this beef rib battle for me. read more

Black's BBQ on Guadalupe is a great spot for classic Texas barbecue and an easy place to take friends who want the Austin BBQ experience. The brisket is the highlight, tender, smoky, with great bark and flavor. Ribs are meaty, sausage has a nice snap, and even the turkey stays juicy. Sides like mac and cheese round out the plate well, and portions are generous, you will leave full. Casual atmosphere, steady line, and staff keeps things moving. Overall, a strong four star BBQ stop in Austin, flavorful, reliable, and definitely worth going back to. Parking is one of the downsides, just an FYI! read more

Pro-tip: A small side serving is enough for a good tasting. I've been living in Austin for close to a decade now and I'm not sure why I hadn't yet made it to Black's. I'm sorry y'all, this visit just didn't do it for me. Overall, a quick and accessible option for barbecue, but not Austin's best. The staff taking our order is great! Very welcoming and happy to help. Honestly the best part of the experience. Ambiance also offers amble indoor and outdoor seating for a smaller barbecue establishment. While waiting for our order to be prepared, I went to use the bathroom and I kind of wish I never went. Pretty untidy. Shame on customers who use the bathroom and either don't flush, or don't say anything about potential flushing issues. The food, ugh. It was just okay. I appreciate that the lean brisket was indeed lean, but I must say Terry Black's preferred over Black's. The ribs were dry, and tough. No joke, as if they were dog treats. The cole slaw seemed store-bought, perhaps with too much sugar in it. Perhaps I'll try the Lockhart in the future... read more

Black's Barbecue Austin - Pork ribs, lean brisket, coleslaw, and mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

In town and had to get my BBQ fix!!! Got there a bit late so some things were sold out. Understandable. I ordered lean brisket, jalapeno sausage, green beans and Mexican corn. The brisket was a bit dry, but I'm guessing being late in the evening this can happen. It was freshly cut, but still a bit dry but tasty. The sausage, not the kind I like the meat inside the casing was separating, I like sausage to have more snap and the meat tight. The flavor was there. As for my sides, outstanding. The green beans were beyond perfection and the Mexican corn I could eat all day long. My friend enjoyed her meal of a brisket sandwich. I will definitely be back and hope to make it earlier next time. read more

Came into town to visit and was told this was a must go..... I can confirm this is a must go! Everything was so flavorful and the staff so friendly! Portions are large so be sure to go hungry or share some sides! Pro tip! We went after a night out and it definitely hit the spot for brunch read more

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

Overall good bbq. Beautiful outdoor seating. The sausage although small were the highlight. The pork ribs and brisket were both good, but I prefer a heavier seasoning without relying on sauce. read more

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A great BBQ spot! The food was incredibly flavorful and everything was pretty well priced too! Notes about the meats and sides: - Brisket: tender and really good bark - Ribs: one of the best ribs I've had, very tender and big flavor - Turkey: my second favorite cut of the meal. Tender and juicy, holds the smoke flavor extremely well! - Sausage: the flavors here were good but the texture was more grainy than I liked. - Coleslaw: standard side, no notes here - Mexican corn: the star of the show. An insane side dish that I've never seen done like they did here. A must get! Overall, Black's was impressive from a food perspective. Would definitely come back for another round! read more

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

1/2 lbs Brisket, Green Beans, Corn, and Mac & Cheese. Awesome! It is so great to have real BBQ again! read more

Black's Barbecue Austin - When in Austin you have to have Blacks BBQ! - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Maybe it was because I came in 30 minutes before closing but damn this place was a disappointment. I thought the meats were okay. I got the brisket and the ribs. But the sides weren't that great. I got the Mac and cheese and green beans. The sauces weren't that great either. I didn't think they were that flavorful and was quite thin. I was hoping for something heavier and more flavorful. Everything is per pound more or less. So it's about 25 bucks per pound for smoked turkey breast. About 32 for chopped beef brisket. 25 for pork spare ribs etc. they also have smoked chicken, sausage, and pulled pork. If you haven't had a frito pie. It's a must for the city. Sides include the two I mentioned plus potato salad, Cole slaw, beans, elote, and chips. And of course what is a BBQ spot without banana pudding, peach cobbler, ice cream and candied brisket. It's a pretty chill spot. You come. You fest. You leave. Try and clean up as much as possible because there's decent amount of seating but during busy times it can get packed according to the servers. You order up front. They cut and weigh the meal for you and then you pay before sitting down. There's no table service. If I do come back, it would be during the middle or beginning of the day so they have more meats available and not the end of day stock I got. read more

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Food was sooo delicious! The beef brisket and potato salad side were my favorite items. The brisket was tender and perfectly bbq-ed. Great ambience, we sat on the patio and got to enjoy the nice weather and good food. read more

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Hands down! Absolutely the best brisket I've had my entire life. I will be drooling in my dreams until I make it back someday. read more

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

There are certain criteria that absolutely define what Central Texas BBQ tastes and looks like. Black's for the most part fits the criteria perfectly with perfectly smoked brisket and sausage. I am sure there ribs are on that level but did not try them. What I did like about Black's was that it wasn't as excessively expensive as some of the other legends in town on their brisket and sausage price per pound. We went with a pound and a half of fatty brisket, don't do yourself a disservice by getting lean that is not central Texas style smoked bbq. Also got 2 sausage rings, jalapeno cheddar and regular, this was some of the best sausage anywhere with that unique crisp upon biting into it. And completed the bbq trinity with a 1/4 smoked chicken. Our side dishes consisted of macaroni/cheese, potato salad, and garlic green beans. They do not give you bread you have to ask for it. All condiments are on the side counter along with the bbq sauce. I enjoyed everything except the potato salad it was a bit undercooked and lacked mustard. In other words it was too sweet not by Hozier's standards though lol. To complete the experience went ahead and got their housemade vanilla ice cream, banana pudding, and peach cobbler to go. The desserts were portioned well at 6 ounces however I felt they probably could have given at least a pint of ice cream for the $2.99 price point. They won a little grace by making an extra by accident and giving it to us free! I really enjoyed Black's and will always stop in for a meal while visiting Austin after all it is one of the OG BBQ stands in the Austin/Lockhart area. read more

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Parking is a bit tough. Ribs and brisket are great. I'm not a fan of the sausage. Bbq sauce has good flavor. Mac and cheese is solid and green beans are great. Staff is effective but not friendly. Inside had a good vibe with 7 tables. There is also a decent amount of outside seating. Overall I think I like Terry Blacks more. But I wanted to try blacks without driving to Lockhart. I'm not disappointed. read more

Black's Barbecue Austin - Inside. - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

My parents were in town visiting and wanted BBQ, but it was Tuesday so most of the usual spots were closed. We ended up at Black's, although I had only ever been to their location down south. We found free parking in the lot out back, although a tree had fallen recently and was blocking a few spots. This was a little strange to see, given that it had not been cleared, but we went inside anyway. There were a few people ahead of us in line, but it moved quickly and we were able to order within a few minutes. We got brisket and ribs, and then beans, Mac and cheese, and potato salad as sides. We also got some bread and pickles (available for free by the condiments). Everything was yummy, but not the best bbq in town. It was also barely warm, which was weird - we sat down to eat it within seconds of ordering, so you would think it would still be warm! Either way, the bbq was still tasty, and I appreciated not having to wait in such a long line, which is always common at other bbq places. I'm not sure the next time I will be back, but an ok experience overall! read more

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In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated bbq spots in Austin. I've never waited in a long line (who wants to do that?) and it's always been good. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is seating indoors and outdoors. Pretty standard Texas feel with the benches etc. First of all, if you don't get the beef rib... you made a mistake! It was so juicy and tender. Here's a tip: ordering lean brisket anywhere is always a bad move. Go for the fatty brisket, that's where all the flavor is. Honestly, the beef rib was so good that it makes me not want to order any of the other proteins. Their BBQ sauce is good, but like any good BBQ, you don't need it. The sides are pretty good. I will say we got the last bit of the corn, so it was soupy, but it had a lot of flavor. The Mac and cheese is decent. Also, all the beer is from local breweries. Give this place a shot and skip the hour-long waits at other places. read more

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Its pretty decent for BBQ, if youre coming from out of state but if you have tried a lot of barbecue in Austin - Black's might not be the top choice. They have nice seating, both inside and outside. Service was quick, no wait during Tuesday night. We were able to bring our dogs and sit outside which was nice. I tried the lean and fatty brisket (good), partner liked the pulled pork. I actually like their sides a lot - potato salad and coleslaw are better imo than Terry Black's. The bread they give you I didnt try but look kinda bland. Overall good experience. read more

In Austin there are bigger places and definitely some places with more notoriety but I feel like Black's is an often overlooked classic. From the looks of it it seems like they get their meats from the mothership and brought here. I got the mac and cheese and the potato salad then made the short sidestep to get the meats. A place this small I'm unsure why I couldn't just do the entire order at the counter. Anyways, for the meats I went with the fatty brisket, the chicken and their sausages which are sold as rolls and not by weight. So, I'll say that right away I'm surprised by the chicken. I usually stay away from poultry but it was not moist and tasty. The brisket though was just ok, not super flavorful. The sausages-particularly the jalapeno sausage was amazing: flavorful, moist, gone too soon. I can see why they do it by the rounds and not by cut so that they can maintain the integrity of the meat; almost makes me want to make the trek out to the mothership. read more

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

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Barbecue doesn't get much better than this! It is not cheap and it is not a high brow establishment. You walk up to the counter you tell him what you want and the car of everything in front of you. Prepare yourself for the goodness! The brisket is fantastic. The beef ribs were perfect. The sides. The sweet tea like your grandmother makes. Plan on getting the meat sweats later in the evening after enjoying Black's. You will enjoy it. The food is not cheap. It is 100% worth the price. The beer is cold. The bathrooms are clean. The dining is done at picnic tables so make friends and bond over the shared barbecue experience. read more

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This is the original Black's BBQ, one of the oldest BBQ joints in Texas not to be confused with Terry Black's. The first thing you'll notice is that it's smaller inside than Terry Black's is and the parking situation isn't the best, which can make visiting during busy times a bit challenging. That said, if you can get past the logistics, you're in for some good BBQ. My go-to is the brisket, which pairs perfectly with the sausages, mac & cheese, and green beans. Pro tip: opt for the fattier brisket to avoid a dry piece. If beef isn't your thing, they've got the full lineup of traditional BBQ meats, including turkey, chicken, pulled pork, and ribs. Is it my favorite BBQ spot in Austin? No, but it's definitely in my top 10, and I'll usually stop by if I'm in the area. read more

Black's Barbecue Austin - Brisket & Sausage plate - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good value. Great portion sizes for the price. Friendly and helpful service. Cool atmosphere. Can't say it's the best BBQ in town (we did LOVE the BBQ sauce though) but it's pretty dang good- would recommend! read more

Drove from OKC to Austin did not eat that day holding off for BBQ and man was it worth it. Absolutely amazing brisket.

Simple lean brisket sandwich was amazingly juicy and well worth the price which wasn't bad at all.

GET THE FATTY BRISKET. I'm so happy I got that and the beef bone. Oh and the surprise crowd favorite?.. the candied brisket icecream It was a rainy day on the patio and we all stayed dry. The dudes at the front were funny and had great recommendations. read more

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

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Over priced for the quality of the cook. Ribs were overcooked, sides was okay but overall it was mid. Wouldn't come back again

From the patient staff to the patient person smoking the meat, this place does everything right!! Just like you can't rush a good smoke, you shouldn't rush a customer and the guys behind the counter helped each customer with patience, laughter and knowledge. We got it all!! First time in Austin and first BBQ in Texas so we wanted a baseline to compare all other to! At this time, it's gonna be rough for anybody to compare, everything we ate was solid!! The Beef Rib is melt in your mouth, fall off the bone, perfect meat fat ratio, smokey delicious goodness and completely stole the show! The other meats are great with that tender smoked goodness but the beef rib is where it's at! We tried three sides as well and the Mexican Corn is off the chain delicious! Smokey, spicey, creamy and addicting! Black's has been doing this for 90 years and it shows, everything was the best! We'll be back and highly recommend you skip the lines at the other places and head over to The Original Blacks! read more

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They forgot to give me my chopped brisket despite me asking for it more than once :(. I waited over an hour. The spare pork ribs were good. The Mac was good. The pickles, onion and bread were good. They did give me the end of the loaf though. Won't come back unless they make it right I think. It's not cheap food! read more

Our first BBQ meal of the trip. We were going to go to Terry Black's, multiple people had told us it's great. Our Uber driver said TB's is tourist central, and we should try "the original" instead, which is pretty much locals only and wouldn't have a wait. He said something about them being feuding cousins, I don't know about all that, but we went with his rec and tried Black's instead. We got there after 7:30 PM and there were only 2 people ahead of us in line. Order your sides first, then your meat. Loved that they do everything right in front of you, they aren't going into the back to get your meat, they slice off hot, fresh portions for you. We went with mac & cheese, smoked turkey, brisket, and one of each of their sausages - original and jalapeno cheddar. There is a condiment bar with different sauces, pickles & onions. Inside was full (this place is really small) so we went out to the deck to eat. The food was great! Brisket was super tender and had great flavor, turkey was sooooo moist and I preferred it to the brisket! I had also never had smoked turkey before, so I was really digging it. The sausages were tasty, but my favorite was the jalapeno cheddar. Their links are quite small and I would have been happy getting another one! Juicy, cheesy, and spicy, but not too hot. I was shocked that it was so cheap too, less than $40 for lots of meat and a HUGE side of delicious, rich, cheesy mac, we should have gone with the small side. Glad we came here, it definitely seemed like a locals only place, lots of cops here! Terry Black's is probably really good, but don't skip Black's if you come to Austin! read more

Black's Barbecue Austin - Turkey, Brisket, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, Original Sausage, Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Sad to say this was my into Texas BBQ. Not to be confused with Terry Blacks. Black's is apparently family rivals with the infamous Terry Blacks BBQ. It's hardly a competition though. I would definitely choose Terry Black's over Black's. The pork ribs were dry and mostly bone. The BBQ sauce helped but was nothing special. I have tried lots of BBQ in lots of different states and this was probably one of my least favorite. The potato salad was less traditional than normal and personally not my favorite. Long lines but they moved fast. Sweet tea was good. Indoor and outdoor seating. Small parking lot. read more

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Visited the Austin area and this was recommended, but disappointed. We got chicken, brisket, the jalapeño link, and ribs. I had the ribs, and they were super dry and over cooked. One of the pieces legit was 90% bone. We got the "lean brisket" but 30% was pure gristle/fat. The link was good. I didn't try the chicken. We also got the Mac and cheese and pecan cobbler. Mac and cheese I would give it a 7/10, pecan cobbler a 10/10 and must have. Service was good and quick, and ambiance was that of your typical bbq restaurant. Just sad to say I had better bbq in Chicago where I lived for a few years. read more

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

Terry Black's Barbecue and Black's Barbecue are both barbecue restaurants owned by the Black family in Texas, but they are involved in a long-running family feud. I've had both. I think both are very similar. If you'd asked me, I couldn't tell them apart. What I can tell you is that terry has a long wait line and this one is much easier to get in. read more

Chicken wasn't cooked properly. Brisket looked like it had fish scales w/colors that shouldn't be associated with meat. $40 and not edible. I request a refund. Tried to call them but the phone rang and rang... no answer. read more