Terry Black's BBQ is a bustling haven for pit-smoked meats, where juicy brisket and tender beef ribs rule the menu under the watchful eye of 4th-generation pitmasters.
"With a few exceptions, barbecue in Austin is largely a lunch game. And while a handful of spots are open late, it’s rare that those spots are also the ones worth going to. Terry Black’s is the exception where you can get excellent smoked meats until 9:30pm or later every night of the week. There’s usually a line, but it rarely takes more than 20 or 30 minutes to get through." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"Other members of the famed Black family made their mark on Austin with barbecue, too. Twin sons Mike and Mark Black honor their father with this Bouldin Creek smoked meats restaurant. The typical meats are served by the pound, within sandwiches, or as a family meal, along with sides, beer, and even wine. It’s an easy destination for larger groups and families. Service style: counter-service with indoor and outdoor dine-in areas; takeout and delivery orders can be online or in-person; there is national shipping. Days and hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Line situation: Medium — expect to wait less than an hour Recommended orders: brisket, smoked turkey, and beef and pork ribs." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell
"Terry Black's is the best barbecue in the country. The entrees, the sides, the banana pudding is all superior. I have had barbecue all over the country and nobody has as good of a moist brisket, a beef rib, a smoked turkey, sides as Terry Blacks does. By far the best barbecue in the country." - Michael He
"If you find yourself in Austin with a large group (or in search of barbecue in the evening when most spots are closed), Terry Black’s is your answer. It has all the charm of older, more rustic places out in the countryside, but it’s conveniently located on Barton Springs Road. It’s also home to solid brisket that might not change your life but will leave you more than satisfied. The best part is that even if there’s a line, it moves very fast, so you never have to wait too long to get it. " - nicolai mccrary
"Assuming there's no time to make a barbecue pit stop in Lockhart if you’re in town just for ACL, the Austin location of the Texas mini-barbecue chain is the next best and easiest thing to do. There is even the opportunity for evening barbecue if you skip the headliners. It’s open 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday; preorders can be placed online; takeout orders can be placed in person; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury
