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

Fresh, REAL Texas BBQ! Tons of cold beer, atmosphere beef, barbecue sausage, ribs, and lots of sides, including banana pudding and peach cobbler. Non-smoking. & NO bar But do have cooler full of ice cold bottle beer. They also have cool merch for sale. read more

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

Terry Black's always delivers a great BBQ experience! A friend and I today stopped in for some moist brisket, sausage, and pork ribs. Adrian did a fantastic job getting us just what we asked for, and a bit more! Great staff, great environment, great bbq! read more

Hands down the best BBQ I've ever had. Bear in mind that I travel 200+ nights a year for work and am always in search of BBQ gems - having said that search is now over!!! Thank you Veronica, John, and Laura for the great service and southern hospitality! Cheers and I'll be sure to revisit when I'm in TX next! read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Beef brisket, turkey, sausage, pork rib, Mac n cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad! - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

This is the place!!! Smoky, savory brisket indoors & out, some of the very best I've found in my Texas travels. Fall-off-the-bone short ribs & sausage are also nice with their house-made cornbread (warm, moist, single-serve because I'm not sharing). An excellent roadside stop or venue for larger parties. Thanks very much for the tour - will be happy to make a return! read more

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

This is my favorite barbecue in Texas so far! I recently tried the Texas monthly number one pick and wasn't impressed. You guys are still king of the brisket in my eyes. Couple things I enjoy about this place. Is that even if there's a line you still get in pretty quick. I would say this place is worth the wait. Always smells great when I walk in and always clean and up to par. Keep up the great work here! Highly recommend! read more

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

It was great. We dined on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and were served very quickly. Brisket sandwiches, combos, sausages, and lots of sides. YUM. We all loved and ate every bit of it! It's a great location with both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside to enjoy the sun under the yellow umbrellas. You can check out the array of large smokers cooking meat prior to or after dining. There are all types of drinks available too. This place is a destination experience. Don't forget to drive thru or walk around the nearby town square - it's well preserved and has a lot of charm. read more

It was just ok. Was not impressed with the brisket. The bark was too peppery for my liking. The sides were pretty good and the drinks are strong and delicious. If I went back I'd try a different meat. read more

We LOVED Terry Black BBQ, Amelia, Veronica, and Jadyn were wonderful in helping to try all the different meats they provide. It was Hands down the best BBQ in Lockhart! To the TB Executives can you please set up shop in Tyler or better yet Lindale or North Tyler PLEASE!!! read more

OUTSTANDING! Visiting from Boston and out of my element. Everyone there was very welcoming and patient (special shout-out to Veronica ), walking me through how and what to order (I was so not disappointed in anything - especially the ribs and the mac & cheese), AND then they gave me a tour of their smokehouse which runs 24/7! Everyone who works there seemed really glad to do so and that made it even better. I had a Sampler Platter with more meat than I eat in a month with coleslaw and mac & cheese. A lady at a neighboring table suggested I get the creamed corn next time as it was the best she'd ever had. Ambiance was great, with a/c seating inside and warmer tables outside. Just go already . read more

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As we prepared this morning to leave New Braunfels and head home to Fort Worth I was thinking we'd stop at the great Miller's Smokehouse in Belton. Very solid true, offset smoker cooked cue. But then my old pumpkin head synapses fired and I thought Chuck! Now's the chance to visit Lockhart and see what Chuck Charnichart has got going on as she's in TM's 2025 Top 50. But alas she is cooking only on Saturday and Sunday at her place, Barb's, there in Lockhart. I've been to Kreuz, and also the original Blacks back before Mike and Mark opened the Terry Black's there. As we're big fan's of Terry Black's in Dallas we know it's solid, offset pit smoked BBQ so we decided to see what the Lockhart store is like. So happy we did. It's what you'd expect from a Terry Black's. Very cool, attractive, and well designed restaurant layout. Pretty awesome, really. You enter passing the pit room containing their six humongous pits, all fired up and cooking away. This store does not have a bar as does the Dallas location. Beer's are on ice at the beginning of the line and there is wine here but only by the bottle I think. The gal at the cutting board was so sweet and she knows what she's doing with a brisket and a knife. For starters she tossed a burnt end taster on the tray. It was off the chain delicious... world class bark, peppery, rich smoke...melt in your mouth brisket perfection. Wow. We never do sides. Just gets in the way of what we're after at a great BBQ joint. We ordered 1/2 lb. brisket from the point, 1/2 lb. from the flat, and 1/2 lb of pork ribs. Oh and a jalapeño and cheese sausage. Brisket and ribs were BBQ Nirvana. I was not crazy about the sausage. Does this have beef in it? Didn't ask. Anywho, Terry Black's has never disappointed. So glad we visited. Believe it or not, we have not yet been to the new store in Fort Worth. Gonna remedy that. read more

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The place was awesome, could smell the meat as soon as I got out the truck. Roomy, had good outdoor space and a live band when I went. The brisket was so good, flavorful, and tender. The Mac was great and so was the creamed corn. The sausage was ok, not bad but would have preferred it a little more smoked and the potato salad was alright, but it's hard to make a good potato salad. The staff were smiley and welcoming. Overall, good experience and great brisket. read more

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We made a special trip to Lockhart for me and my long time coming trip to the BBQ capital of Texas. After considerable reading, I settled on Terry Blacks. There is a TB in Dallas (Deep Ellum) that I enjoy a lot and have been several time so the decision came down to it and the original Blacks. In the end, the Yelp reviews and ratings were a bit better for TB so off we went. We arrived and I was treated to a mini tour of the pits by the pit master. Loved it. I got to ask all sorts of questions that I was wondering about for years. He told me on a slow day they sell 140-160 briskets and a busy day the number is closer to 360. Wow, That's a lot of beef. We talked for a good 20 minutes and he was not in a rush to see me go. I think he enjoyed talking to someone who is into food and BBQ. We talked sourcing, cattle parts, cooking times, etc. It was bliss. After the tour, we proceeded to the restaurant. First up are the sides and we ordered Cole slaw, potato salad, and beans. I am familiar with all from the Dallas TB but one difference was that the beans did not have brisket whereas the Dallas TB does. On to the meats. The wife read reviews and decided she had to try to beef rib. A huge piece of meat with a healthy price tag, hers came in at $50+. She tried her best but could not finish is all and we had no refrigeration so sadly we had to throw a significant portion away. I over-ordered despite my vow not to, and got brisket, ribs, and sausage. The brisket was a disappointment and was quite dry. Sauce could not save it. Maybe I should not have asked for lean. But it was not particularly good brisket, which is odd given the fact that I just had a tour that focused mainly on brisket. In Dallas, I usually get the regular sausage but here I tried the jalapeño cheddar. To me, it was juicy and very smoky, but it was really greasy and not pleasant to the palate. The ribs were fall off the bone good and the best part of the meal. I am not rib lover but these were excellent ribs. Overall, my dream trip was kind of a disappointment. Maybe I over-hyped the experience in my mind. I don't know. At this point, my impression is that I really enjoyed the mini-tour and that was special. But in terms of food, the Dallas location has better BBQ. It pains me to say that. There is inside and outside seating. The ambience is Texas BBQ without being corny. The 4 stars is for the total experience, not necessarily the food alone. read more

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You don't stumble into Terry Black's by accident, you arrive hungry and hopeful, and you leave full with the meat sweats. From the jump, this place hits you with the scent of hardwood and slow-burning promise. The brisket is the headliner, and rightfully so; deep bark, fat that renders like butter, and a smoke ring that whispers Texas with every bite. It doesn't need sauce, but if you must, go light. The HUGE beef rib walks that tightrope between tender and structured, with just enough bite to make you respect it. The jalapeño cheddar sausage? Bold. Loud. Beautiful. Like biting into a firecracker wrapped in meat. And don't sleep on the sides, mac n' cheese that hugs your soul, and potato salad that tastes like someone's grandmother still makes it by hand. The whole experience feels both timeless and immediate, like you're eating something sacred and utterly now. Five stars because this isn't hype its heritage, served on butcher paper with zero pretense. Terry Black's doesn't need to flex. It is the flex. read more

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Service was friendly and quick, brisket and sausage were tasty, indoor and outdoor seating were pleasant, but... the beef rib, the one they have the customer ring a bell for when ordered? It was overcooked - parts of it were tough and dry. Also the back was way over salted, and I speak as someone who is regularly accused of over seasoning food. The beef ribs at the Salt Lick in Round Rock are better. Also one of their bathrooms was closed off with a "under maintenance " sign. I'd suggest the pork ribs instead, they looked pretty juicy. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Jalapeño sausage, brisket, and beef rib - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

Truly the best barbecue I've had in my entire life! And I'm almost 60 so that says a lot. We were in Texas for a business trip and decided to rent a car to drive to Buc-ee's. On our way to Buc-ee's, we passed this Terry Black's location. The one in Austin was on our bucket list, but we considered ourselves. Super lucky to have found this one by happenstance. There were four of us, so we ordered the family meal. I think we got 3 lb of mixed meat and five sides. You can pick a dessert as One of your sides! Before we ordered our food, we were given a really wonderful tour of the smoking pit by one of the pitmasters. I just love that these gentlemen were for sure encouraged to bring us in and show us how it's done. For our meat we chose turkey, sausage, and beef. For our sides we chose creamed corn, cobbler, potato salad, mac and cheese, and coleslaw. Don't tell my mom but that creamed corn was the best I've ever had. Even better than my mothers. If I ever back in Austin, I will make a point of driving back to this. Terry Blacks. read more

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Great brisket, ribs, and sausage, and even greater service by Camden Hernandez, who couldn't have been nicer. Thank you!

Our family typically goes to the Terry Blacks on Barton Springs but we decided to switch it up this weekend and take the trip out to Lockhart! The ambiance was incredible. We loved the setup and all of the outdoor seating. The fans outside were a great touch with this Texas heat. We are a group of 6 so we went with the small family pack. It was the perfect amount. We got brisket, turkey and 5 sides. My one note is that the turkey and some sides were cold. Other than that it was a perfect meal! The Meat was juicy and the sides complimented the meat well. If you want to skip the line downtown definitely make the short trip out to this location! read more

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We brought a team of about a dozen men and some scattered family members in tonight. It's a unique set up, and the staff at the first counter where you select the sides are very nice. We all ate and were very satisfied. It's a few seats inside and plenty of outdoor seating. Not too much for decor but that's not what this is about. read more

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

We came here on a Sunday with my parents. There is a small paved parking lot out front with a large dirt lot in the back. We got here around one and the line was a little out the door, but it went pretty quick. There is a good amount of seating inside with a lot more outside. My wife and I shared a tray of turkey, sausage, and chopped beef with sides of creamed corn and Mac and cheese. We also got pickles and onions. My parents got some other stuff, but mainly the beef rib which on its own cost as much as our whole tray. Everything was incredible by itself, but there were a few bottles of barbecue sauces on the tables read more

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

Out from Utah and finding all the great barbecue absolutely included a stop here. I know some people think they are just a. New kid on the block and not like the other older places?!? Yet trust your tastebuds and eat this meat and you will be silly not to consider as good if not better than the others?!? Amazing ambiance. Cleaner and newer than others and just well worth the stop. And amazing meal!!! read more

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

First time at this location. Normally I go to the original Black's. With that said, I have been wanting to try this place for a while. BBQ in general has become very expensive with prices at 22,33 dollars a pound for a variety of meats. It's almost priced out is folks working for a living. $45 bucks for lunch, shoowwhee Boy! Green beans good but served almost cold Healthy portion Pinto beans Enough brisket in the beans, If I had known, I wouldn't have ordered any more brisket. Healthy portion Turkey Was ok but I like more flavor Brisket was standard fare to me nothing spectacular I'm not being ugly I promise Jalapeño and cheese sausage was dry, dry Service was great Nice people Clean atmosphere helpful Clean bathrooms Ambiance was really good inside and out Good place to hang out for a few drink, but I was working dang it! I loved the repurposed fire boxed made into trash cans! I would tell you to try this joint, but you also have to try the original Black's too. Then you make up your own mind. I think I'll stick to the original though...... I took my left overs home for my wife and she said it all tasted good to her so there's two reviews in here I guess read more

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As an out-of-town tourist I felt especially fortunate to get a lunch recommendation from a Lockhart local for Terry Black's. We ordered the Texas Trio of brisket, pork ribs, and sausage in addition to nearly every side; each and every one was excellent. Plenty of seating and speedy service, which was incredibly helpful since I was traveling with a family of four. Special shout out to Chris and Veronica who were working the counter! read more

Had a corporate dinner here last week and it was amazing. Terry Blacks really rolled out the red carpet for our Company, Real Cold, and our guests. The meats were smoked and grilled to perfection, seasoned well, and absolutely mouth watering. We even had the pleasure of speaking to the Pit Master on duty and getting a tour of his smoker setup. This was a fantastic experience! We were very pleased!! read more

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

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I decided to visit this location on my way back to Houston....mine as well since it's only a 30 min detour when leaving SA. They seem to have a smaller footprint than some other locations and the dining room is definitely smaller as well. This makes sense for being in a town of only 14,000. If it was my money, I would go to Black's Original instead of here if those were my only choices to make on a weekday. Good thing the bbq tastes pretty much the same between most all Terry Black's locations. The brisket they gave me was a lil heavy on the salt for sure but was moist and tender. The sausage was a tad different as well....tasted a bit more dry but a bit more hill country tasting than other locations. I've always liked their sausage though. My colleague was very disappointed with his $50 meal. His brisket was the very end of the flat, dry and overcooked. Part of his problem was he didn't ask for a particular cut upon ordering. His cornbread was also dry as a bone and began falling apart when he picked it up. His cobbler was decent. He indicated the pork ribs were cooked perfectly but he didn't like the glaze they had put on it. He said his favorite item was maybe the red onions. Needless to say, he tossed most of his food in the garbage well before I even finished eating. Probably won't be returning the next time I visit town based on his bad experience. read more

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

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The food was great but the customer service was even better. Amelia, Veronica and Jadyn were so friendly and helpful. They made our first time at this location a great experience especially celebrating our anniversary. Thank you ladies read more

The BBQ and sides are great. The service is fantastic. Mike and Brandon were so helpful and friendly. Will definitely stop in Lockhart again to eat. read more

I finally caved in and gave Terry's a try. Knowing the family feud between Terry's and The Original Black's, I had to see if there was really much of a difference. As far as the food goes, not a big difference honestly. My brisket was also dry here, unlike at Black's. And their prices seem a bit higher than Black's. The service was excellent, I will say that. Likely because it was early on after their opening in town. I was confused as to how to enter, and parking was a pain in the you know what. It seemed rather noisy to me inside, however I did like the decor. To me, it just seemed crowded and much smaller. Will I be back? Maybe. However, I'll still choose Black's any day. read more

Very good Texas barbecue. Particularly liked the pork ribs. Super tender and juicy with a nice, subtle rub on them. The brisket had a very good bark on it. I found the flat (non-fatty) side to be just a touch dry but that is very, very common. The plain BBQ sauce was delicious - on the understated side but I thought that was nice so it didn't overwhelm the taste of the beef. You're not really supposed to put sauce on brisket but it helped the dry side. The mac 'n cheese was good but I wouldn't brag about it. The peach cobbler was very nice as well. Overall a very good stop for some good Texas hill country barbecue. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Good tray of Texas barbecue. Particularly liked the pork ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

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One of my stops on a day trip to Lockhart. I will say this place did get packed when I left and I can see why. It's probably the best brisket I've ever had. Great flavor, very tender, and it just melts in your month. The Jalepeno Cheddar sausage was really good. If I'm heading back to the counter to get some food to bring back to Houston.....then I'd say you've got good meat! I got some brisket and sausage to eat later that week. When the time was right, I went ahead and pulled my meat out........ of the fridge. LOL. Folks working the counters were very nice and gave me sauces, pickles, onions, etc. read more

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Came here for my father in laws birthday and like always we get treated with good ole southern hospitality. They always take care of us here and treat us with respect. We like this location better than the one on Barton Springs. read more

BBQ was amazing! Brisket and sausage were delicious. Coleslaw and Mexican Rice were scrumptious.

Hands down the greatest Texas BBQ I've had in my life. We were lucky enough to pass the flagship restaurant. As a party of 9, this allowed us to try nearly every menu item, and it surpassed all our expectations. Between the 12 hour slow cooked brisket to the incredibly flavorful cream corn, each item was exceptional. My favorite part though was the incredibly kindness and hospitality of the staff working. It's always heartwarming to see employees who truly LOVE working at the establishment. I just wish I bought a hat, my only regret. Joyous ambiance. read more

Terry Black's Barbecue - Mac n cheese, cream corn, coleslaw, pinto beans, green beans, potato salad, fixins - Barbeque Near Me - Lockhart, Texas

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This place is DEF one of TX BEST BBQ spots!! FIRST OFF They give PIT TOURS!!! Freaking Awesome So we are headed to South Padre for some MUCH NEEDED Family reset time when the husband noticed off to the left one of the recently featured TX documentary spots - 50-0 in 5.6 SECONDS!! ERRRRRRRRT!!! (Someone was HONGRY!!! lol) We got a PRO tour from Ben - THANKS Ben! Telling us all about today's Brisket (OMG THEY LOOKED SUPER FANTASTIC YUM!) and their VERY PLUMP and DELICIOUS sausages!! Now I'm ready to EAT!!! This place is like a small scale camp ground! Lots of out door seating available; super clean, with really clean restrooms even!! And inside also lends a campy feel - you are routed straight to the sides bar; signage Everywhere giving instructions for those of us who need lots of direction haha (super thoughtful!) and clear menus of their offerings. One thing that I LOVE and that you don't see very often here in Texasland - TURKEY!!! HIGHLY recommended by Ben btw. We shall try it!! We got the meal for six to go, and some meat and sides to snack on as a tasters choice GUYYYYYYYYYYSSSS!!!!! Ribs WOW, just the right bite but still pulls off the bone the RIGHT way Smokey Meaty and DELISH Sausage is NOT grainy, meaty, tight skinned, porky and spiced Beautifully cooked Brisket PERFECT smoke ring, just the right amount of smokiness without being over powering and JUST right dipped in their SPICY sauce!!! (In my opinion) TUUUUUUURKEYYYYYY I have NEVER had a SMOKED turkey as MOIST as MYYYYYY (Oven spatchcock) Turkey!!! And even the Breast isn't THIS moist!!! I mean HOLY CRAP YALL!!! And the Flavor I just could NOT get enough!!! And that's just the meat! They have WONDERFUL sides as well!! Do NOT skip the sides!! From Fresh Fresh green Beans seasoned in bacon and onions to Truly CREAMY (daughter approved) Mac n Cheese, to Epic BBQ Beans I mean GUYYYYYYS. We also saw but didn't have time to partake of some pretty great looking Potato Salad and Cream corn too and don't forget DESSERTS!!! I can't Wait to dig into my Cobbler it looked and SMELLED drool worthy!!! You guys have a customer for LIFE yall!!! Brav-OH!!! read more

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Drove to Lockhart to bar bbq and let me tell, it was well worth the drive. From the beef rib to the brisket, sausage and of course, the most fabulous peach cobbler I have ever had. A wonderful day trip and a very happy belly. Amelia and Anthony were the best and offered us great customer service. My first experience here but certainly not my last. read more

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

When I say we stopped here on a whim because we where so hungry it was even funny! I'm so glad I was hungry when I was or I never would have discovered this gem of a BBQ spot!!! The food is absolutely delicious fantastic amazing a must try! The corn macaroni and cheese and the turkey was by far my favorite but brisket from the opinion of others was really good loved the ranch style beans and meat so delicious your choice of fountain drink or bottles is fun. We sat outside they have indoor and outdoor seating we chose outside and so glad we did. Robert the Pit Master wash jamming the whole time which made the outside experience even better, we where too hungry to get pics and it was too good to stop so that should say a lot. The noise level was normal for a BBQ spot kids running around, good food, good times, good everything you need to try this! read more

Loved the bbq here! Great spot with lots of seating. Indoor and outdoor. We got the brisket, turkey and a side of ribs. For the sides we ordered macaroni and cheese, potatoe salad and cream corn. Everything was so good! The flavor, the juices. The meat just fell off the ribs. Definitely worth the price. Our cashier was kind and helpful. The staff cleaning around were also great and assisted when needed. Would make the drive again just for the bbq. read more

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

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If you don't want to have a meal that you can't stop thinking about afterwards, this may not be the place for you. Seriously, the best bbq I have ever had. Service was great, from the time we walked up and got a tour of What goes into making those delicious briskets, to ordering the food. We have the small family meal, split between five people... We could not even come close to finishing it! Believe me, it was so good we tried our best. For meats, we had the brisket, ribs, sausages, and turkey. For sides, mac & cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, peach cobbler, and corn. Wow, Terry Black's Barbecue knows what they are doing! There's indoor , and plentiful outdoor seating, and some of the most amazing food you've ever tasted! I cannot recommend enough? read more

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Picked up BBQ for dinner Food was great Service excellent, Alvie helped me decide what to get and how much It's not cheap. But worth it read more

Walked into Terry Black's for the first time. Upon walking in to the left you'll start your food journey starting with this sign. I was tickled by it! My eyes glazed over all the multiple side choices before you hit the meat station. We were shown true Texas hospitality from Veronica and Amelia!! True treasures to TB's front counter staff. Both went above and beyond on ensuring we were happy with our choices. Totally recommend this establishment, not only for the delicious food, but most importantly, the friendly staff (Amelia and Veronica) that treated us like family. read more