Terry Black's BBQ Review

Sliced brisket and green beans for lunch. Superior portions and really a great staff. It was crazy busy.

Certainly the best brisket I've ever had.
Perfectly moist and soft, and their BBQ sauce is delicious.
Would recommend going rather early because they sell out from certain meats.
I'm from Houston, but I wouldn't mind going back to Austin just for this BBQ.

Some tasty BBQ! Tried the brisket, pork and beef ribs. The pork ribs were my favorite!

Excellent food! Meet falls off the bone. Must return!

Was in town for a tattoo show at the convention center and was able to conveniently make my easy way to this location, waited in line for about 15-20 minutes ( it was a busy weekend ! ) and had a nice conversation with some locals , the brisket sandwich was something of a childhood memory-sweet savory and all around beefy! try the rolls you won t regret it.

Some of the best BBQ I ve had! Their brisket is so tender and delicious!

A friend took me here. Bomb! I now crave bark everywhere i go....

I tried the peach cobbler (fine), brisket (good), mac n' cheese (fine), banana pudding (excellent). Combining the brisket with the mac n' cheese was a winner! The banana pudding is the real unsung hero here; don't miss it!

Everyone knows this place is great. You should too. Get a beef rib then go home and take a nap. You'll need it.

Great Barbecue! Both the food and service were great. The line was very long, but went quickly. It is cafeteria style so you get your food as soon as you get in. It is well worth the wait. If you visit Austin, visit Terry Black's Barbecue.

Amazing place. Amazing food. Definitely a MUST do if you're an out of towner. I'll make it a point to come back!

Disappointed that they put the pickles and onions on my sliced brisket sandwich, rather than on the side. And purple onions, at that.

Awesome food! Staff very friendly and helpful. A line but it moves fast. Brisket and sausage on point. Green beans were amazing for a steam table.

Delicious Chopped beef sandwich. Great seating areas inside and outside.

I love brisket so when I saw this place I just knew they had to have some good brisket. Wrong, I like the moist end of the brisket with the "crust" but holy moly it was soooo salty I got a head ache from the salt. $40 for a head ache, no thanks.

Food was delicious, although the pork ribs were a little too sweet and it s a little pricey compared to others. Super friendly service and we arrived just after 11am on a Saturday with no wait.

Best barbecue in town for vinegar-based sauce, really good Char on their brisket oh my God it's good.

For our first time there, our family was pretty disappointed with the food. The sweet tea wasn't sweet, and not enough seating and we were Not going to sit outside in the cold, especially with kids. It is a small parking lot which we had to circle around about twice to park our GMC Yukon.

Great BBQ, almost as great add the original family place in Lockhart.

Very good food and service. Really thought beef rib was amazing!

The food here is a little pricey but I still enjoyed myself. You pick and pull whatever you want they cut and weigh the meat right in front of you so you see exactly what you are getting. The lunch time rush is pretty heavy so get there early.

Very good. Worth the wait. They do need a bigger parking lot though.

I must admit I'm a barbecue neophyte, but this is by far the best I've ever had. Their brisket is amongst the best things I've ever eaten. I also tried the sausage, ribs, and Mac and cheese. All were outstanding. If you don't live in or near Austin, come as soon as you can, there's other things to do here to. But you likely will only remember the barbecue.

Fantastic BBQ operation. I say operation because it is complete with gift shop, etc. I was a little skeptical because of this, thinking it may be a bit of a tourist trap, but the food did not disappoint. Brisket that falls apart in your mouth, delicious fresh sides, and great banana pudding. Also a great selection of beer (bottles/cans) and a big patio overlooking the park across the street.

Amazing Brisket!!! Jalapeno cheddar sausage was great too!

Absolutely loved my meal, the atmosphere was great, and the place was clean.
Would highly recommend their pork ribs if you're a fan, they're sweet and soft with a bit of barbecue and their rice was very nice too.
I would definitely be coming here more often if it was closer by, but lucky for me they have one in Dallas.

Outstanding food and service. BBQ was to die for. No we know why David Crockett die for Texas

Amazing barbecue! The line moves faster than you think. Definitely worth the wait.

food is fantastic. easy in easy out. not too long of wait. food is ready like buffet.

Coming from North Carolina, i'm used to a slightly different type of BBQ. This was also my first place in Austin, I was not disappointed. You smell the BBQ as soon as you get out of your car and it continues till you get back into your car. It was a moderate line which moved very quickly. It is a little pricey, but good BBQ takes a while to "Mature". That being said, this place was great and i'd highly recommend it for Texas style BBQ!

The BEST bbq I ve had yet! The employees were awesome, they gave us the best experience for our first time, we will be back!

Brisket, Beef rib, sausage. Corn bread, Macaroni & cheese. Finished up w Banana pudding. Great afternoon on the patio.

It's hard to digest this kind of food, way too rich

Hot, moist, tender, and everything that is right with Texas style BBQ. Terry Black s BBQ is one of the top 50 best BBQ places in Texas. The brisket was some of the best I ve had in a long time. Well seasoned and smoked to perfection that makes you hungry for more and wish it was never ending. Definitely a must try BBQ destinations for the books. Enjoy my foodie connoisseurs.

Hands down the best BBQ in the country. Ya I said it, COUNTRY. Not only is the food elite but the people inside were extremely friendly. The pit bosses that cook all the meat are the best in the country as well. Hands down. Long story short, Mike and Mark have something special here and I highly advise everyone to try it.

Best bbq ever! The brisket just melts in your mouth

I guess I'm just not a super fan of bbq. The brisket was good and the sides were good, but the lines were LONG and price a little high.

Famous Texas bbq place with cafeteria style serving, where you queue to pick your sides and meats by number of cuts/pieces. The recommended portion sizes here are huge (think American sizing) so feel free to take that into consideration when negotiating your meal with the staff (-: Definitely worth a try when you're in Austin, be careful not to over order (because we did) but takeaway boxes available

This place is a tad pricey, but the meat is fantastic. There's a reason they sell out of meat on a regular basis. Sauces are pretty standard, but you don't need much of it, sine the diversity and quality of meats will have your taste buds dancing enough

Such a great experience! The meat is to die for! Tender and juicy. We sampled the entire menu practically. The staff was friendly and inviting. I will be coming back!!!

Great food. Great service. Probably best BBQ I've eaten... Sides were delicious as well. Next time I'm in Austin this will be one of my first stops for a great meal.

Brisket was top notch.
Pork Ribs were 3.5/5 (better than good)
Jalapeno Cheese Sausage was good.
Judging on using high standards since there is a significant wait (went on a Saturday) and it is not particularly inexpensive.

Best brisket I've ever had! Save yourself the wait from places like Franklin BBQ and come here instead.

Darned good rubbed ribs. And the sides are pretty good too, especially the mac and cheese. Great atmosphere and even tbough the line was long, the wait wasn't bad, and the food is worth it. A MUST place to check out.

Everything was excellent. The level of music was low enough that you can carry on a conversation.

$50 minimum for pick-up - no thanks! Can't agree with the principle, and with all the other great barbecue options around, I'm happy to visit elsewhere.

Sides were excellent but while brisket was tasty, it was little more than pure fat. Ick, generally. Wouldn't feel the need to comment if it hadn't been $24, no booze.

Passable barbecue. I went there for curbside during the crisis, it was just fair, the staff were not particularly nice either and the good was just fair.

Lines are long but move at a good pace and well worth the wait....

If you like smoked meats this place you will love it. Excellent ribs of pork and beef. There is also smoked turkey for those who eat light. Very good contours and variety of drinks.

Now our go to place for BBQ inside the Austin City Limits. Perfect brisket... just like in Lockhart, maybe better. BBQ sauce... service... sides... meats. Perfection inside the city limits. Wow.

Black's is a staple BBQ in Texas. Doesn't matter if it is Terry's or the original, it still tastes just as amazing. If you decide to get the beef ribs (brontosaurus ribs), just a hint, 1 is plenty and will fill you up. It is delicious and I could eat here every day!

Very tasty BBQ. I like the informal "country" ambiance. Go early. Parking is a challenge during peak hours.

Fantastic BBQ joint in the heart of Austin TX offering smoked meats and sides that can't compare to other bbq in the area. Ribs, sliced beef, salads, slaw, and a great selection of cold beers is just a small part of the menu. The word is out, so be prepared for long lines and limited seating. When you reach the porch in line, you'll find a window where you can purchase cold drinks. A great relief on a hot day! Fun tip: take your food to-go, and walk across the street to enjoy a picnic in the park on the river!

Didn't have time to wait at Franklins, brisket and ribs were amazing

The meats were tender, juicy with amazing flavor the best place we've had on our trip to Austin

Food was great but was a wait to get.. Meat was juicy and hot and their BBQ sauce was good.

The meat was perfectly cooked but the rub was far too salty. It could have been great, but...

Probably the best brisket sandwich I have ever eaten. All sauces are excellent and unique. Green beans, cole slaw and potato salad are tasty. Walking distance from Embassy Suites on Congress.

This is one of the best BBQ places in my opinion. The best item is the brisket.

Absolutely delicious!! Definitely didn't leave hungry! Great ppl, amazing food! Will make the 4hr drive to go back again!!