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    Terry Black's Barbecue

    4.6 (675 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open • 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Stanilas I.

    Great Texas BBQ Experience Near the Museums This was our first time trying Terry Black's BBQ, and someone recommended it to us because it's conveniently located near the museums. We were really craving Texas beef ribs and brisket, so we decided to give it a try. We were told that the beef ribs, brisket, and sausage are must-tries, and honestly, we were very happy with our meal. The BBQ had great flavor, and the portions were huge! It was definitely a lot of food for us, but we were happy to try everything. I know there are other BBQ spots that are considered some of the top places in Texas, but we also heard about the long lines and parking challenges. One thing I really liked about Terry Black's is how convenient it was for us to walk there from the museum. When we arrived, it wasn't too crowded, which was perfect. Funny enough, just a few minutes after we sat down, a big crowd suddenly came in! The interior has a nice BBQ atmosphere, and the hospitality was wonderful. It's not the cheapest BBQ, but considering the generous portions and the overall experience, I think it's worth trying. For our first Texas BBQ experience, we had a great dinner. Definitely satisfied our craving for beef ribs and brisket! I also noticed a lot of customers, including people like us, had these happy, excited faces when their food arrived. You could tell some of them were trying those huge Texas beef ribs for the first time, and honestly, I think we had the same reaction! The beef ribs are definitely something you have to see in person.

    Charmaine E.

    $75 worth of hurt feelings I wanted to love Terry Black's. I really did. The reputation had me prepared for a life-changing Texas BBQ experience. Instead, I spent about $75 learning that expectations are the thief of joy. Let's start with the good...the ribs were good. Tender, flavorful, and easily the best thing on my tray. Unfortunately, they were also carrying the entire meal on their back. The brisket? Dry. In Texas. At a BBQ restaurant. I'm still processing that. The mac and cheese looked like it was about to do something spectacular and then proceeded to taste like... absolutely nothing. Beautiful color. Great noodles. Seasoning apparently had the day off. The baked beans? I would like to respectfully move on. And then there was the banana pudding. I don't know what that was, but I know what banana pudding is, and we were not properly introduced. There was an enormous amount of whipped topping happening, though, so if that's your ministry, you may be blessed. The pickles and onions were solid, which feels like a concerning compliment to give a BBQ restaurant after spending $75. Maybe I ordered wrong. A friend immediately informed me that the brisket "don't hit" and that I should've gotten more ribs. Information that would've been useful approximately $75 ago. Terry Black's clearly has plenty of fans, so maybe this was an off day or simply not my kind of BBQ. But for the price and the hype, I expected considerably more flavor and considerably fewer regrets. Would I go back? Possibly...to give the ribs another chance and try something different. But the brisket and I have concluded our business together

    Pork Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Cream Corn
    Aleeza I.

    This is our second visit to Terry Black's Barbecue. We originally had it at their Dallas location. We were in the DFW area and decided to try it again. The ambiance was really nice and the entire staff was friendly. The outdoor and indoor dining areas were very clean and well kept. The ordering process was fast and kept the line moving. We ordered their Pork Ribs, Brisket, and for our sides we had their Mac and Cheese, Cream Corn, Pinto Beans, and Mexican Rice. The meats we got were cooked perfectly! The "tenderism" was definitely there! The brisket had a good smoke on it and the rub on it was flavorful. The pork ribs fell off the bone and had a sweeter profile to it. My husband's portion of the ribs were noticeably more salty and peppery. It may have been the fact that his cut was more of an end piece. My portion was more of the middle cut and was not heavy with the salt and pepper. The ribs in general were very good and seasoned well. adding their Original BBQ Sauce which was tangy and sweet made it all that more delicious! The sides - the pinto beans were great with pieces of meat (brisket maybe??). The Mexican Rice had a good flavor but was a little on the dry side. The cream corn was on point - sweet, creamy, and had the right amount of spices added to it. The Mac and Cheese was on the creamier side - not dried out. I thought it was a good,"average", and basic Mac and Cheese flavor. Overall, the food was great and the service was excellent!

    Jack P.

    Food - the sides were the star of the show! Especially the rice and the green beans, which were bith delicious. The potato salad was "okay". The brisket was anlittlw dry, which was VERY disappointing. The turkey was fine, the ribs had too much black pepper in the rub, otherwise they were pretty good Service - great! Ambiance - very cool atmosphere....like being at a family BBQ.

    Brisket, Turkey, Green Beans, Coleslaw
    Ricardo J.

    This is Terry Black's - what more can be said? The service is prompt, helpful, and friendly, as always. July 2026 visit - brisket was perfectly smoked and flavorful. Turkey was moist and seasoned just right. Coleslaw and green beans were fresh, vibrant, and not too heavy on either of their flavor profiles. They balanced out the meal as needed. Loved, loved my experience here and would absolutely recommend this to anyone wanting genuine Texas barbecue done right.

    Alan N.

    Came back for a second time... and the food just didn't hit as much as it did last time. Mostly the brisket. The ribs were fantastic. Brisket was dry. They gave me three end pieces and all were as hard as a rock... even the fatty piece I got, the non fat parts were dry

    Whitney L.

    I was not impressed by the alcoholic beverages, especially the black margarita. It was really watery, heavy on the alcohol and not mixed well. The black color was also not appealing. Service and food however were phenomenal. It's very organized. Very casual and busy restaurant. Highly recommend the brisket, Mac n cheese and banana pudding.

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    Sarah L.

    Our favorite bbq in the ~world~ by far. We loved the brisket burnt ends and giant beef rib and all the sides! Mac n cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, and the pickles and pickled onions are delish. The brisket was so fresh it was unbelievably tender and flavorful and g u s h i n g juices. The service was great and so friendly too. Can't wait to come back!!

    Ribs, mac and cheese and green beans
    Krystle K.

    I'd say this place was absolutely delicious!!! Only didn't give 5 stars due to price but bbq these days is expensive. We tried the green beans which were great, the potato salad, Mac and cheese and all were good! The staff was friendly. Ambiance was what you'd expect for a bbq joint. Clean and comfortable. The bbq beef rib was super good, and the ribs were delicious as was the jalapeno cheddar sausage. Go check it out!

    David L.

    I was visiting my fam in Texas. I love barbecue and Terry Black's had always received the best ratings. Now, I know why! Hands down, this was the best barbecue that I've ever had! I went for lunch on a Tuesday and avoided all the long lines. The gentleman behind the counter asked a few questions about my BBQ preferences and began slicing and preparing my amazing lunch plate! I'm sorry, that I didn't capture your name. I appreciate you and you deserved proper recognition. The BBQ was absolutely amazing! I enjoyed Brisket, Spare Ribs and Coleslaw. Everything was absolutely amazing!

    Linn P.

    Always a fav bbq spot of ours. The brisket is always good. The beef bone is even juicier and fattier. The cream corn is my fav side dish. The Mac and cheese was very good today too. Last time is was a bit dry. Today it was perfect cheese consistency. Everyone in the group enjoyed their bbq. I just wish the pickles/onions/jalapeños could be self serve like at other bbq joints. They are quite stingy on the pickles/onions and jalapeños priced per piece. The bbq sauces are very good. I love the sweet one. It's like a honey mustard base I think.

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    Girlie M.

    First time at Terry Black's, and it did not disappoint. This was our first stop upon arrival and I don't know if it was the hunger or just how good the food was, but everything was fire. There was a line, but it moved quickly, and there's plenty of seating both inside and outside. We ordered a little bit of everything to share between three people, which came out to $120+, but it was worth it. FOOD REVIEW Brisket (fatty) - 5/5 Juicy, tender, and packed with smoky flavor. Beef Ribs - 4/5 Not usually my go-to, but the kids really enjoyed them. Jalapeño Sausage - 5/5 A must-try. The flavors came together perfectly--so good and it wad mid-spicy. Mac & Cheese - 4/5 Not my personal favorite, but again, the kids liked it. Cream Corn - 5/5 So good we had to get seconds. Green Beans - 5/5 Really good! Potato Salad - 5/5 Really good! Banana Pudding - 5/5 Another one we went back for, definitely worth it. Cornbread It's in the photo, but we didn't get to try it... the dog beat us to it. The staff was amazing, and even the other patrons dining in were super friendly. I'll definitely be back and next time, I'm taking a frozen brisket home with me. Thank you, Terry Black's, James, and Dakota for an amazing Texas BBQ experience.

    Terry J.

    Today was an absolute horrible experience from the time we entered the Restaurant until we walked out. We started off by ordering sides and the lady was absolutely rude. I mean disrespectful in every way. We asked if they had baked potatoes. Response was do you see baked potatoes. When we got over to order the meat, we set our tray down so we could read the meat offerings. The lady taking the order "demanded" we move our trays to the other side. Frustrated I explained we couldn't see the menu and therefore couldn't order the meats. The whole experience was handled poorly. When talking with "the Manager" he could tell we were upset by how we were treated and went in defense mode. We left immediately. Terry blacks may have good BBQ but the Fort Worth location has a major customer service problem. No smiles. No warm greetings. Not one friendly person except from the guy outside by the Grills. We drove here From Rhome Texas...good news is Hurtados is right around the corner.

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