8.6
Black's Barbecue
$$Guadalupe, North Austin
Lockhart's oldest name, planted on Guadalupe
LOCKHART LEGACYOPEN DAILYFAMILY OWNED
OPEN DAILYFAMILY LEGACYFULL BARBRISKET
Terry Black's Barbecue
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9.3/ 10
534 reviews“Third-generation BBQ family. Open every day, never sold out.”
The Black family has been smoking meat in Central Texas for three generations, and Terry Black's carries that legacy into a full-service Barton Springs restaurant that refuses to trade quality for convenience. Unlike most top-tier Austin barbecue, it's open every single day and doesn't sell out — a combination that makes it the most accessible of the city's elite tier. The consistency is remarkable for a high-volume operation: the brisket is excellent any day of the week, firm-barked and clean-rendering, and the beef ribs are hulking, well-smoked showpieces. Pork ribs come glazed and tender, and the peach cobbler is the dessert worth saving room for. A full bar makes Terry Black's the best pick for a longer, more relaxed barbecue meal — top-tier smoke served on your schedule rather than the pit's.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Daily 11am–9pm
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Brisket, Beef Ribs, and Pork Ribs
What to Order
1
Brisket2
Beef Ribs3
Pork Ribs4
Peach CobblerWhy It Stands Out
**Elite smoke, on your schedule instead of the pit's.** Terry Black's is open daily and doesn't sell out, yet the three-generation family keeps the brisket excellent every day and the beef ribs hulking — the most accessible of Austin's top tier.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
- Phone
- (512) 394-5899
- Hours
- Daily 11am–9pm
- Website
- terryblacksbbq.com
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2014
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke9.0
Bark9.2
Tenderness9.3
Value8.5
Atmosphere9.5
Consistency9.6
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Good to Know
Terry Black's Barbecue — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Terry Black's Barbecue?
Regulars point to Brisket, Beef Ribs, Pork Ribs, and Peach Cobbler.
What are Terry Black's Barbecue's hours?
Daily 11am–9pm
Is Terry Black's Barbecue expensive?
Terry Black's Barbecue is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Terry Black's Barbecue serve?
Terry Black's Barbecue serves Central Texas Style barbecue — Central Texas BBQ is defined by its simplicity: salt-and-pepper rub, post oak wood, low and slow in an offset smoker. The meat is the star — no sauce needed. This is the style that put Texas BBQ on the world map.
When did Terry Black's Barbecue open?
Terry Black's Barbecue has been serving Austin barbecue since 2014.
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