Black's Barbecue Lockhart

"We had my n niece am I two older sisters birthday celebration at blacks this year. The atmosphere was fabulous and the way that was great. And the food was delicious! We really enjoyed our time there. Thank you Ms. Alvarez"

"Four of us ate here Jan 2024. There was a little line, but not too bad. The sausage was delightful. The brisket was tough, it may have just been the particular cut we had but when walking out there were many plates with brisket still on them. The staff was friendly but a bit impatient. They wanted to move people through quickly. It was cool to be in the original place."

"This was the first stop we hit on our BBQ trip. We landed in Austin and drove straight here (thank goodness they open @ 10 am!) We liked the pictures and family history. They had the best selection of sides - hot & cold. Plus cobbler, corn muffins (jalapeño & plain). They slice the meat on a big chopping block by the register. Serve yourself sodas and the sweetest tea you ever had! We ordered the famous BIG beef rib - please don’t sleep on this. It’s huge and we didn’t get a beef rib like it anywhere else. We also got the brisket, jalapeño sausage, turkey and pork ribs. The other meats were good but the beef rib was the star! Loved the Mac and cheese, potato salad and 3 bean salad. We also had the slaw, beans, and sweet potatoes. The BBQ sauce reminded us of a taco sauce but the meat didn’t really need it. Would definitely go back!"

"Flavor: B Service: A Tea: A Solo dining: A The sausage was the star of the show here. I loved it. The brisket was mediocre - not a moist melt-in-your-mouth brisket that I’d expect at a place like this. The black eyed peas were really good but the other sides I thought were nothing special. Overall I can’t say Black’s lived up to the fame, though I’d be happy to eat here if I were nearby."

"Black's is a traditional barbecue place with a lot of history in the City of Lockhart and in the state of Texas. This place has hosted celebrities, politicians, and famous figures alike. The barbecue here is not too salty which in turn some may say that it needs sauce. Whether you're on the side of barbecue with sauce or without sauce the fact is the meats here are good. I really think the brisket, baby back ribs, and spare ribs all have a great taste to them. I honestly can say that it did not wow me though. It may be a little bland for some, but you can use the sauce to enjoy it however you wish. The treasure here is truly in the beef ribs. It's so tender. It's a hunk and a chunk of beef and has great flavor. I'm pretty sure it is one of the best. If not the best places to get a beef rib. One rib alone could probably feed two to three people if you include sides and other things, so just be aware when ordering. The sides were good, not anything to shout out about."