Terry Black's BBQ

Spacious, casual stop for pit-smoked meats & housemade sides from famous 4th-generation pitmasters.

9 / 10
737
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  • Phone

    (512) 394-5899

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    terryblacksbbq.com

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  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

1003 Barton Springs Rd (btwn Dawson Rd & Bouldin Ave) Austin , TX 78704 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 145


Keywords:

brisket ribs mac & cheese casual good for groups lively sausage spacious potato salad good for a quick meal great value sandwiches cornbread cole slaw corn pecan pie sweet tea good for singles beer turkey
Karl Rosaen

Brisket and short ribs were really good, green beans and mac were merely ok, though still worth getting to round out the meal. A good place to go if you just want solid bbq without a crazy wait.

Michael M

Great flavor!My friends Brisket was cut wrong so was very tuff, pretty expensive .. I had one link, one slice of moist brisket , a big red and single serving of potato salad ( which is excellent )13.95

Kino

Recommended by locals. The brisket was tender, but a bit dry. The Beef Short Rib was excellent. I liked the Original Sauce and wasn't crazy about the Sweet or Spicy Sauces . Mac & Cheese was okay.

Sol

Some of the best brisket around. Jalapeño and cheddar sausage is a sleeper pick. Splurge on the sides, especially the Mac and cheese .

Chris F

Delicious BBQ food. A choice of brisket , beef ribs , sausages , pork ribs with sides of green beans , Mac & cheese . Don’t forget to choose your dessert . Beers available while you queue for your food.

Julia Kaplan

Go with a group so you can try everything. Pork ribs , brisket , turkey , & jalapeno sausage were all stand-outs. Cole slaw was pretty tasty as well !

Alex Pyatetsky

Reference grade BBQ . My favs 1) burnt ends (not on menu) 2) beef rib 3) pork ribs . You can skip brisket , 1&2 are better. Excellent bark development. This should be part of citizenship exam.

Tony Xerri

We had a great experience here and the food was great. Brisket was the best of our entire trip but the jalapeno sausage was mealy and not melted through. Sides were fine.

Polina Weitz

This place is amazing! The line moves quickly. The brisket , burnt ends , pork ribs and sausage were all INCREDIBLE. The potato salad and pickles were delish too, but I wasn't a fan of the mac&cheese.

Paul Gozzo

The brisket is some of the best you will ever taste! A nice and clean dining hall , good music , friendly and fun staff , a must on your Austin BBQ list!

Moshe Sananes

Excellent brisket and beef ribs . Like butter. And the BBQ is gluten free . Service is buffet style , plastic plates and silverware restaurant . By far the best BBQ I have been to in Austin

Stephen Saribalis

The beef rib is where it’s at. The crusted dry rub on the outside is money. Meat falls off the bone!

J Crowley

Beef ribs are delicious and huge. Split that and some brisket with a friend. Free pickles over on the side. Well worth the wait.

Cenk Gümüşcüoğlu

Especially the beef ribs are great. Brisket is juicy enough. Prepare to wait in the line for at least half an hour. Worth the wait though...

Ariana Voyer

The beef ribs and barbecue sauce are hands down the best. Mac & cheese and cole slaw were good/classic but didn’t blow me away. The brisket was good but I wish it was more fatty.

Beth Gossip

Our 1st and only Texan bbq experience and we loved it! The sides were really good, but the meat was even better!! We loved the brisket and jalapeño sausage

Adam Sigel

Skip the Mac and cheese . Go for the potato salad . Chopped beef was great with the sweet sauce . Brisket + original sauce was good too.

AmateurConcierge

Solid bbq spot with ample seating . Expect a wait on weekends, even during off hours. All the sides we had were decent. Real good beef rib too

Russell Lucchi

OMG😳, if you don’t get a Beef Rib , you’ll be depriving your taste buds some of the most flavorful meat you’re mouth will ever savor!!! I dare you to NOT agree with this. 🙌🏼✌🏼

Gabe Amaya

Brisket and Ribs are perfect. On Par with Franklins and La. Love the friendly vibe and the place is spacious and gorgeous. Free ice cream with a follow on Twitter or Yelp

Jaclyn R

Great BBQ ! Loved the side options. Brisket not as good as franklin but definitely the place to go if you don’t want to wait hours

Max Wenneker

Amazing brisket , ribs , cornbread . Worth the wait!

Albert Griffin

Ok so went to Austin from Dallas for some que. this place blew me away with there Brisket . It was like butter in my mouth. The moist brisket melted in my mouth. I have teeth but did not need them.

Josh Martin

Terry Black’s has grown on me the last few years. I was initially quite underwhelmed with it, but the service and good vibes is exactly what I want when I get BBQ . The long line goes fast!

Noah Weiss

Unbelievably delicious — and convenient. Brisket , beans, corn , and jalapeño sausage all standouts.

letajanelle

Delicious beef ribs , sausage , mac n cheese , beans. Not overly salty or spicy , line moves fast, good prices.

Chez Stock

Tasty sides & meats by weight. The line is long but moves quick. The parking lot can be aggressive with drunk karens so watch out!

Michael M

Besides pricey and my brother being overcharged for his beef rib which was the special today,everything tasted Amazing! P.S.The Pecan Pie will give you diabetes.1 outa 10 Brisket (7)Ribs(9) sausage(8)

Doug Baer

Get the beef rib if they haven't run out. Just one is enough to share with 2 friends. The brisket is solid, too.

Tom Wolfstein

Brisket and pork ribs were some of the best I had. Took some pork dry rub home and that was also delicious. Casual atmosphere .

Miguel Lopez

Amazing brisket . The line was long but moved pretty quickly, and there was plenty of seating.

David Willmore

The brisket sandwiches are so darn good! A half pound sandwich , a side, and a drink (with a keepable plastic cup) is only ~$12.

Drew M

Great beef rib and brisket . Controversial: This is my favorite BBQ in Austin city limits (I've never had Franklin's because I don't believe in lines ).

Thomas Knüwer

Far better bbq than Iron Works or Salt Lick. It's self service and you pay by weight which makes it faster but less cozy . They should work on the beer selection .

Ed Ramirez

I've tried the lean brisket , smoked turkey , pork ribs & sausage . Everything has been absolutely delicious.

Dan Pyatetsky

Great. Brisket and ribs were super, jalapeno cheese sausage will probably be skipped going forward. Open for dinner which is uncommon for bbq in Austin.

Michael Lunday

Food was great. Just as good as in Lockhart. The live music was a nice added touch. I had the Jalapeño Sausage and Pork Ribs . Delicious!!!

Austin Chronicle

It might not stack up to Austin's barbecue heavy hitters, but the pork ribs , chopped beef sandwich , and green beans make for a tasty meal. Read more

Michael Martinez

This place is awesome there is definitely alot of bbq here in town but the brisket & ribs we're tender and moist i just found my new bbq place .love it.

Brittney Potter

Expensive but good. I recommend to ask for lean brisket so it's not fatty. Really good Mac n cheese and coleslaw and they have sweet tea !

Nick Vargo

Everything is delicious here! Brisket is killer, sausage is great, and they have some tasty bbq sauces that anyone will love.

Deja Whitmore

Brisket , green beans , everything! So delicious! A must if you are near by in Austin

Dianey Sandoval

The brisket was so moist and the max n cheese was great... I love the sweet BBQ sauce !! This is some good BBQ 😘👍🏼

Brea Simpson

Sides are ok but just go ham on the meat! Especially the ribs , brisket and jalapeño sausage !

Melay M

The brisket was super good and also the sausage ; very crowded . But if you want to have a real Texas bbq this is the place.

Josh A

Pretty solid BBQ . The sauce wasn't peppery enough. The brisket had a good crust. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was the best I've had in Austin.

Christina

The brisket was very tender and delicious. Not my favorite BBQ , but enjoyable for sure!

M. Scott

Brisket sandwich was really good ($10). Open for takeaway during COVID-19

Yuval Zukerman

Real bbq with highest quality meats. Sides are ho hum at best. Very pricy but worth it.

Monica Desai

Brisket , sausage and corn are spectacular - great to come with a group but they run out of stuff early!

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