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Terry Black's Barbecue in Austin

Terry Black's Barbecue in Austin

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4.7 (19244)

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Welcome to Terry Black's Barbecue, your go-to spot for top-notch barbecue in the heart of Austin, located at 1003 Barton Springs Rd. This Barbecue restaurant is renowned for its dedication to authentic Southern flavors and traditional cooking techniques. At Terry Black's Barbecue, every dish is crafted with the finest ingredients and smoked to perfection, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying dining experience every time. Whether you're craving tender brisket, juicy ribs, or savory pulled pork, Terry Black's Barbecue offers a wide variety of options to suit every taste. Our sides, including creamy coleslaw, hearty baked beans, and our famous cornbread, complement each meal perfectly, creating a well-rounded dining experience. Our commitment to quality and service has earned us a stellar reputation in the Austin community. Guests consistently praise our friendly atmosphere and the authenticity of our barbecue. The high level of satisfaction among our patrons reflects our passion for barbecue and hospitality. At Terry Black's Barbecue, we're more than just a restaurant; we're a destination for barbecue lovers. Whether you're a local or just visiting Austin, make sure to stop by and experience a true Texas barbecue at its finest. Join us for a meal, and discover why we're a top choice for barbecue enthusiasts and newcomers alike!

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Joe Gunawan -Google user

a week ago

Wow! Terry Black's Barbecue is well worth the hype! We landed in Austin three our luggage in our rooms, and went to Terry after a quick warm up at the bar. A few people have said this place is legit, and they're not lying! The sides...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Take Back Roads -Google user

5 days ago

Really freaking good BBQ. The bark on the brisket was loaded with salt and flavor, the ribs were melt off the bone tender. The Mac n Cheese is gooey and cheesy, a rarity in restaurant Mac. The beans were fine lol. Good atmosphere. Music. Lots of...Read More

Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 53-4 peopleUp to 10 min

Everardo Reyes -Google user

a month ago

Awesome place to come and eat! Definitely a top spot for brisket lovers in Austin... The main advantage here is that the smokers are enormous and they practically never run out of brisket unlike other smaller venues. Even if you want a late afternoon brisket...Read More

Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Loud, but you can still talkSuitable for all group sizes

Shahab Sassan -Google user

a month ago

Terry Black’s BBQ is hands down one of the most delicious experiences a person can have in their life. The moment the tray hit the table, I knew I was in for something special. The beef rib was massive, smoky, tender, and packed with flavor—the...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

j Brown -Google user

a month ago

This place is amazing. If you go outside the birds with try to eat with you. I liked though. Everything we ordered was amazing check the pictures and videos top notch! Ribs 10/10 brisket 10/10 original sausage 10/10 macaroni and cheese 9/10 (need a little...Read More

Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 52 peopleNo waitSomewhat difficult to find parkingYes loads of kids there.Yes can also sit outside

Shawn Logan -Google user

a week ago

Stopped into Terry Black’s BBQ and man, you can smell that post oak smoke from blocks away—it pulls you right in before you even see the sign. I went with the brisket and pork ribs. The brisket was tender with hardly any fatty bits on...Read More

Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5No waitIndoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace🤣Somewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lotTotally loud enough for kids to enjoyAbsolutely

Eddie St. Louis -Google user

a week ago

What an amazing experience. Service, atmosphere, food all 10/10. Shoutout to Tyler for helping our fist experience an amazing one. He taught us so much, on how the meats are smoked and how long. I highly recommend coming here, ASAP! We will definitely be back...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Don “D” Champion -Google user

a month ago

Not sure what else to say outside of immaculate. 😋 Tried the ribs, brisket, sausages, pinto beans, potato salad, and mac and cheese. 🤤 Everything was great. 👍 Only thing I could say that would need an improvement would be the mac and cheese flavoring....Read More

Lunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesUp to 10 minSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot

Cosmo -Google user

3 months ago

Terry Black’s is hands down one of the best BBQ spots in Austin! The meat is smoked to perfection, the flavors are bold, and the atmosphere gives you that true Texas BBQ experience. You have to try the Dino Rib — it’s huge, insanely tender, and...Read More

Dinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Up to 10 minIndoor dining areaDifficult to find parking

Jon Ray Dantes -Google user

3 weeks ago

A must go location to visit once you’re in Austin. Outdoor seating and great food! Delicious and great staff! Atmosphere inside the building gets loud so be weary. People are in and out and foot traffic keeps coming. Most definitely a popular location and I can...Read More

Lunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesUp to 10 minPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Greg Masterson -Google user

a month ago

One word: Whoa! It’s a crazy busy place with limited parking and a paid parking lot about two buildings away. It’s a place with 20 picnic tables and you can find it by looking for the yellow umbrellas outside. Due to the heat, we looked for...Read More

One word: Whoa! It’s a crazy busy place with limited parking and a paid parking lot about two buildings away. It’s a place with 20 picnic tables and you can find it by looking for the yellow umbrellas outside. Due to the heat, we looked for seats inside. After you enter you’ll find the staff are incredibly helpful and will ask if it’s your first time. You are guided to choose bottled drinks and then some sides at the first counter (see my picture of the sign) and we chose potato salad, whole string beans and a corn chowder type salad that was excellent. We stacked those on a standard high school lunch room platter and moved to the meat counter. Here there are four or five “stations” with two staff members each. They are happy people who seem to love what they do. One guy was weighing our meat choices, answering our questions and ringing up while the other one was cutting up all the meats we chose. We chose the beef brisket and ribs. While deciding, the cutter slid us some brisket ends to really push us on making good decisions :) Once weighed, they rang up our meats and our sides and handed us our drink cups to self serve. Total was about $60 and while we didn’t stuff our faces, we both had enough to not take any home. I smoke meats at home and proper brokering an easy one to get right. Their brisket was firm, moist and flavorful. Easily the best brisket I’ve had. It’s usually too salty or too firm for me. Theirs was neither. It was excellent and I’ll be back. The ribs were of similar quality and fell off the bone. They weren’t too firm and not too mushy either. Excellent flavor and really great. Sweet and tangy and we didn’t need external sauces, although there were plenty available. We had lemonade to wash down our choices and decided that this was the best barbecue we have had. The place has a ton of people coming through and must serve hundreds of people a day but the food didn’t taste “watered down” for the masses. It was true barbecue with all the hot, sweet and tangy flavors that I wish ALL barbecue had. It was really great and will be on our short list of places we visit EVERY time we visit Austin.

Atmosphere: 3

Jomy -Google user

3 months ago

This place is highly rated for a reason and is totally worth the praise. We reached late in the afternoon and glad we did because 6 PM on, the queue gets really long. Tried the beef ribs and brisket along with the sides. To say both...Read More

Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 53-4 peopleUp to 10 minSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot

Alishia W -Google user

2 months ago

While vacationing in Round Rock my family and I drove to Terry Blacks BBQ in Austin. The food was AWESOME! We purchased brisket, ribs, and sausage and sampled all the sides. The service was great as well. Their staff was so welcoming and accommodating. Also,...Read More

Lunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesNo waitSomewhat difficult to find parkingKid friendly

Julia DeWitt -Google user

2 weeks ago

Some of the best BBQ we've had! Loved the sauces and the peach cobbler. Brisket was good and ribs were amazing. Highly recommend getting the smoked turkey and pork ribs. Would also recommend getting the beans and potato salad, both amazing. The coleslaw was OK...Read More

Dine in$30–50Atmosphere: 5Peach Cobbler, Turkey, Brisket and Ribs, Brisket and Sausage, Pinto Beans, Baked Beans, Terry Blacks BBQ, Pork Ribs and Brisket

Laura Eder -Google user

4 months ago

A must when in Texas. Best brisket I’ve ever had. Research before you go so you know how to order. The meat and sides were all great but also pricey - you order by the slice & pound. Watch the portion size for the sides...Read More

Atmosphere: 4

lrhys -Google user

6 days ago

Matthew was our host for the bbq tour experience, and we met Jason and Alex as pitmasters. The tour was really eye opening and the food was amazing. We were spoilt for choice with drinks, meats, sides and desserts. Meat was really tender and flavorful....Read More

Dinner$100+Atmosphere: 5No wait

Leonie T -Google user

2 weeks ago

We love Terry Black’s! Every time we’re in Austin, it’s a must — and it never disappoints. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and literally melts in your mouth. The sides are just as tasty: we always go for the beans, mac ‘n’ cheese, and coleslaw. As visitors from Germany,...Read More

Dinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizes10-30 min

Nicole -Google user

Edited a month ago

WOW!!! This place is incredible. We luckily got there before the line wrapped around the front but regardless of that, they have cold beer while you wait. Plenty of seating outdoors with select indoor seating. Everything was absolutely incredible. For sides we got the mac n...Read More

Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Up to 10 minIndoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace

Britt -Google user

4 days ago

Absolutely worth the hype and lives up to its reputation. This is the best brisket BBQ I have ever had in my life. The meat is so tender and flavorful that any sauce on top is just icing on the cake so to speak. There...Read More

Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 51 person, 2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 people30-60 min

Ricardo La Rosa -Google user

4 days ago

Amazing BBQ and even better hospitality! The food here is fantastic, but I have to give a special shout-out to Matthew for making our experience truly memorable. When I got my food, I realized I'd forgotten to grab cutlery, and by that point the line was...Read More

Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 53-4 people10-30 min

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Outdoor seating

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Wheelchair accessible seating

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Alcohol

Beer

Comfort food

Quick bite

Small plates

Vegetarian options

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Bar onsite

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Casual

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College students

Family-friendly

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Tourists

Planning

Usually a wait

Accepts reservations

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Children

Good for kids

High chairs

Parking

Free parking lot

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