Terry Black’s Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant · Linwood
2926 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Highlights
Traditional Central Texas BBQ: brisket, sausage, ribs
Traditional Central Texas BBQ: brisket, sausage, ribs
"Barbecue is summery, but standing in line outside is not. When you want peppery brisket and sticky-sweet pork ribs without the wait, head to Terry Black’s. It has a massive indoor dining room and ice tubs full of beer to keep you cool. Remember: Though it might be frowned upon, there’s no explicit rule against sneaking a handful of ice cubes down your shirt." - kevin gray
"One of the best barbecue spots in Texas opened an outpost in Waco in April 2024. The meats, served by the pound, are the standard fare, with fatty brisket and turkey being the standouts. Terry Black’s keeps its sides classic, so go for potato salad, cole slaw, and mac and cheese. Like all of its locations, the Waco outpost is barbecue chic — a big open space features heavy wooden furniture that is first come, first served, plus a fine patio with covered seats, and a pit room so large it boggles the mind." - Amy McCarthy
"With all-day hours, dozens of tables, and a knack for never running out of food, Terry Black’s may be the most accessible barbecue joint in town. Diners fill heaving trays with sliced brisket, tender pork ribs bathed in a sticky-sweet glaze, and jalapeño-cheddar sausages packed into snappy casings. Most of the sides are standard fare, but the baked potato salad is cool and creamy, and the blanched green beans are, dare we say, almost healthy—a welcome foil to the rich meats. Use Terry Black’s trio of sauces strategically. Mild and spicy barbecue are great with beef, and there’s a sweet, mustardy option that pairs well with all things pork." - kevin gray, nick rallo, rosin saez
"The best barbecue that can be found in the Dallas city limits right now is from the Austin-based Terry Black’s, which sells Central Texas-style barbecue. Meats are sold by the pound with no plates or combos available, so the best way to keep an order budget-conscious is to go with a sandwich (chopped beef is the move). While the meats are expensive, they’re worth the investment. All of it, from the brisket to the turkey, comes from high-quality ranches. It is part of Austin’s craft barbecue movement, where smoked meats are lifted to the level of fine dining. Terry Black’s keeps the sides simple and traditional — pinto beans and baked potato salad being top-notch accompaniments. Save some room for the banana pudding. If you drive: This is one of the few spots in Deep Ellum with free parking for customers, so take advantage of it. It recently opened a second DFW location in Fort Worth." - Courtney E. Smith
"An Austin barbecue favorite opened a new DFW location in Fort Worth, bringing its take on Texas barbecue into a market that already includes two Michelin-recommended barbecue spots and other well-regarded locals — a move the coverage frames as “a bold choice.”" - Courtney E. Smith
