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It doesn't get any better. Just eat it. The staff is super friendly and always helpful. They get through the line fast if there is one. It's just always fantastic.
Lockhart has to be my favorite Terry Black's Barbecue location. Went with my family of 14, and the service was incredible. The moment we walked in, the experience was fantastic. One of the highlights was getting to walk by the pits and chat with the staff. They even gave us a little tour and explained the smoking process. You can tell they take a lot of pride in what they do. We ordered the Large Family Pack for the group, which consists of 6 lbs of meat and 5 quarts of sides. We also added a beef rib to the order, and there was more than enough food for everyone. In fact, we still had leftovers. We tried the brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, turkey, and jalapeno cheese sausage. For sides, mac & cheese, Mexican rice, potato salad, cream corn, and cole slaw. Everything was delicious, but my personal favorites were the cream corn and beef ribs. I've been to a few Terry Black's locations, but Lockhart is the one I'd gladly go back to again and again. Great barbecue, great people, and a great experience.
Texas BBQ hit home!!! I grew up in the area knowing and loving smoked meats and Lockhart was known as the best smoked brisket and bbq. Every bbq joint in Lockhart can hold their own for special reasons. I moved to Las Vegas over 14 years ago. My husband really wanted to try Terry Black's. I was a bit iffy because of course I knew the bbq in Lockhart but the vibe was really cool and the way bbq should be eaten so I gave in. The huge smokers are outdoors and you can see the action. They put the wood they use to smoke on display and they have indoor, outdoor covered seating and outdoor uncovered seating. On Sunday they even had a live band playing outdoors. We walked inside and started with the sides. The Mac and cheese looked good and I like the larger noodles, cream corn and potato salad were our other two sides. We also ordered peach cobbler for dessert. Then we got to the bbq. There was no ask if we wanted lean or moist. You are just going to get 'darn good' brisket. Today is not the day to worry about calories. Our meat guy was super friendly and cut our meats perfectly. He was very generous & genuinely excited about us trying our food. We ordered half of each of the regular and jalapeno cheese sausage, & a beef rib. This beef rib was the size of my forearm! I tried to say nevermind because that thing was a Flintstone bone but my son said we could eat it. On to our seats and eats.....first pull of the brisket with my fork and it was literally melting. I could barely pick it up with my fork. Well this is why you should use your hand! Dang.....I am a Texas girl and this place is hands down the BEST brisket I have ever had!! Just....WOW!!! I had a hard time eating it with bbq sauce as it was cooked to perfection and didn't need a thing. It was the star of the plate! The HUGE beef rib was good and came right off the bone. It was a bit salty on the outside parts for us but still delicious. The sausage was incredible. It melted in our mouths. I didn't even know meat could do that. The flavors were amazing. The sides held their own as the Mac and cheese was so creamy and didn't have that cheddar grit. I would have to say it is my new favorite Mac and cheese. I took a bite of my cream corn and was amazed at the flavor. I was expecting a corn flavor with a flavor thickened sauce but this was a flavor bomb & I was in love. The potato salad was good but not my favorite. The other two sides did just fine on their own. I hate to say I didn't really like the peach cobbler. I grew up with peach trees in our yard and my southern mom made a smoked peach cobbler that no one has ever been able to duplicate. I didn't have any problem going back to eating that brisket as my dessert though. The BBQ sauce.....oh gosh. They have 3 different ones: original, spicy, and sweet. They were all great. Nothing overly tangy or too powerful to mask the meat. It is a perfect compliment to your bbq if you decide to use it. Trust me! You will be just fine without it also. This is the best bbq place in Texas. I will be sad to go back home to Vegas and will wait for my next trip to Texas just so I can come to Terry Black's again.
Amazingly delicious meat candy!! The ribs were dripping w juice when pulled out of their foil to be sliced up for my eating pleasure. Eating here was an experience that I will cherish for sure. Best bbq I've ever had!!! Enjoyed smacking my lips on the pork ribs and brisket. The sides were also top notch (Coleslaw was superior to all the rest, green beans were seasoned to perfection, and the rice was very tasty). The others in my party really enjoyed their meals. Only negative comment in my group is that they wished they had ice cream for their cobbler-- haha!! Very friendly and fast service.
First timers in TX, had to try the best and they did not disappoint! Gisselle, Veronica, and Ava were great and showed that TX hospitality. Rib was big, but go big or go home!
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!
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!
Food is amazing, as always! Veronica and Adrian were so nice and helped us order. 10/10 come here!!
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.
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.
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.
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the tender, flavorful meats, delicious sides, and friendly, helpful staff. The welcoming atmosphere is also noted.
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Wow, this is the best in the state. The cream corn and mac and cheese are made to perfection. We made the drive for the food and experience and both were incredible. You must get the brisket and sausage. You really don't need Bar-B-Q sauce as the meat is full of flavor. I like putting a piece of brisket on a bread with a thin line of sauce and pickles. My mouth is watering just thinking about this meal . read more
1 year ago
Drool fest. This place was delicious and the staff is top notch friendly. The turkey and potato salad were my favorite. The ribs are insane. Actually, just get everything. read more
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There was no wait when we went on a Sunday right after lunch time and the meat was the most tender meat ever!!! Absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the brisket and ribs. Ribs is you like a little sweeter, and brisket if you like a more savory. The brisket was our favorite and the mac n cheese is so simple yet to die for. Easy parking lot, lots of seating. Would definitely come back read more
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Turkey and brisket were amazing; rich, juicy, soo good!! Love the potato salad! Gave a ton of onions and pickles. Side of beans were also great with a lot of flavor. Workers were very nice and had great recommendations! The space is very nice and large: lots of large tables for big groups. Huge ceilings and wooden tables and benches. Casual, rustic, and lively feel overall! Would highly recommend!! read more
I've been to Terry Black's BBQ in Lockhart, Texas, four or five times now. I find myself in the area from time to time. It has become a go-to spot for us when we're craving great BBQ. We've been here several times for lunch, and it always hits the spot. The brisket is consistently on point--tender, smoky, and perfectly seasoned--and their sides, from creamy mac & cheese to savory pinto beans, never disappoint. The Good: - Brisket is always perfectly cooked and flavorful - Turkey is great too and my personal favorite to be a little more "healthy" - Sides are delicious and complement the meat well - Friendly, efficient staff, even during busy times - Fast service The Not So Good: - While seating is spacious, there are quite a few flies around, which can be a bit annoying Overall, Terry Black's is a solid choice for anyone in the area looking for quality BBQ in Lockhart. Definitely worth a visit! read more
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Hands down the BEST BBQ around. Grew up in Lockhart and there are other great BBQ spots but this is just a notch above it. Name it, it's better. Pork ribs are just flat stupid good. Brisket? Perfect. Turkey doesn't get better and the sides slaughter everybody else's. Seriously, Terry, print yourself another zillion dollars and open one in Liberty Hill. It would truly be printing press. Just make sure to add in an outside area to destroy everybody else. I'll wait to hear where you place it. read more
Wow! We came here on a recommendation from a local we met at a bar in town and I do not regret it! Terry Black's is probably one of my favorite BBQ places in Texas from what I've tried so far. The person recommended trying the pork ribs and they do NOT disappoint! I actually prefer them over the brisket we got, although both were great. The ribs fell off the bone and don't need any sauce! The service was quick and good. Typical counter service. The ambiance was nice! It was a bit rainy the day we went so we didn't get a chance to sit outside but the patio is huge and looks fun! read more
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As we walked in we were greeted by Josh one of the pit masters. He explained what and how long they cooked the meet. Told us the story of Terry black's. I asked what was his favorite he said every single bbq meat was his favorite. We got brisket jalapeño sausage and the bbq beef ribs. Everything was delicious. Spot on! The sides were also great we had green beans Mac and cheese potato salad!! I can't wait tell they open the one in San Antonio!! When you go in talk to Josh he will show you the way!! read more
1 year ago
I wanted amazing Texas BBQ and we got it. The brisket was so tender, the spicy sausage was on point and the beef rib was amazing! We for sure will go back. I picked up some rub to take home, I may need to make another trip! read more
Drove to Lockhart for bbq. Have to admit, our first stop did an excellent job filling our bellies but Terry's came through with another solid platter. Previously enjoyed Terry's in Austin and thought it was the best platter Ive had to date. This trip in Lockhart, I had high expectations. Lots of seating indoor and outdoor. I took a lot of the meat home and it toasted up nicely. read more
1 year ago
We had always heard great reviews regarding this establishment, so we decided to make the hour drive from San Antonio to try it. It was well worth the drive!! We love brisket, and this was definitely the best brisket I have had in awhile. The pork ribs were soo soft, the meat was tender and falling off the bone. The cheddar jalapeño sausage were a little greasy, but overall very good. They even let us try a bit of the turkey!! The service was great, Amelia and Veronica were super friendly and there was a gentleman, who was very attentive in making sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely try again!! read more
9 months ago
5 stars for customer service & great bbq! Alvie helped us out and he was a super nice guy!! read more
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We did the VIP experience. Amazing! Matthew and pitmaster Alex were awesome. The entire operation is super impressive. Great and high quality food. Our "plate" at the end was enough for 6 people. Educational too! read more
9 months ago
Food was great, ambience was amazing and the people were the best! Veronica & John were so kind and helpful, they gave us the best experience. So worth coming to try it out! read more
1 year ago
Food is so delicious. Beef ribs melt in your mouth. Only complaint is we were there for Father's Day and 1 of the 2 bathrooms was out of order. The line was insane. Also suggest to add another fountain drink area. Other than that, it was great. Lots of people but the line went through fast. read more
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Let me get to the meat of the matter first (see what I did?...). We had the brisket (from the point). It was moist, flavorful, and meaty......pretty much awesome! We also had a link of their original sausage. It had great flavor, wasn't greasy, and was very good. That being said, I like a coarser ground sausage than what this was. Lastly, we had the pork ribs. While they had good bite and good texture, they were a little sweet for me. I thought they had a cherry flavor, but a stop by the pit crew revealed that they only use post oak (no cherry) for wood. They did say they used a sauce to glaze them with, and while I didn't get the actual recipe, they said it has simple syrup in it, so that is likely where the sweetness comes from, though it doesn't explain the cherry flavor. Maybe my taste buds were just off. Now, to the sides. We had the cream corn, potato salad, and banana Pudding. The cream corn was very disappointing. It was very undercooked and was so hard it was difficult to chew and swallow. The potato salad was just your average, run of the meal BBQ joint potato salad. Not bad, just nothing special. Lastly, the banana pudding had good flavor, but the consistency was more "whipped" than smooth, creamy, pudding. We were a little disappointed. One special note.......the staff were EXCEPTIONALLY friendly and helpful. Everybody we came into contact with were outstanding! The facilty was also clean, updated, and generally comfortable. We would definitely dine there again. read more
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1 year ago
Hands down the best bbq in the bbq capital and the best bbq I've ever had. I live in Lockhart and frequent Terry's. The customer service is top notch. Always happy smiling faces that are willing to go over the top to help. Every time I go the food tastes the exact same. You know what you're getting. My only problem with Terry's is determining what I want to eat because it's all SO good!! The MacNcheese, corn, beans, rice, green beans are all perfect. The brisket and turkey is so moist and flavorful, the ribs fall right off the bone and taste phenomenal, the sausage was the best I've ever had and the beef rib.... MAN.... All in all, Terry's is the best bbq I've ever had and let me tell ya, it's deserving of the hype. Absolutely delicious. read more
10 months ago
This by far the best BBQ I've had in Texas. The customer service was exceptional! The meat and sides were so good I want to go back tomorrow. Great job all around!! Keep it up. read more
Alright to start I've had Terrys black in Austin but come to find out Terry Black's BBQ is the sons of Black's BBQ which both are well known in Texas! We came in after eating at Black's since we have tried Terrys before in the past but at the Austin location. Come to find out the pit room featured here provides about half of its briskets to the Austin location due to the high demand in Austin. So from eating it before it's to die for. We came in and had a few beers and peach cobbler which was amazing! 10/10 The pecan pie was soooo sooo flavorful and took more for the road! This place is fairly new compared to the other BBQ frenzies in Lockhart but glad to see they have ample amount of seating! read more
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900 N Colorado St
Lockhart, TX 78644
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