Terry Black's Barbecue

Terry Black's Barbecue on Barton Springs Road in South Austin represents the Austin outpost of the Black family barbecue lineage that runs through the Central Texas BBQ heartland. The Black family—whose members operate Black's Barbecue in Lockhart, one of the oldest continuously operating barbecue restaurants in Texas—brought the same foundational approach to Austin in 2014: prime beef brisket smoked over post oak, pork ribs with deeply rendered fat and a clean smoke flavor, and jalapeño sausage in housemade casings. Terry Black's solved a problem that Austin BBQ visitors had long faced: it operates through dinner service daily, making it one of the few serious barbecue restaurants in Austin accessible to visitors who cannot queue at 7 AM. The restaurant is open from 11 AM to 9 PM every day, a schedule that makes it the most convenient option for evening barbecue in the city. The loaded baked potato topped with brisket and all accompaniments has become a signature off-menu item beloved by regulars. The banana pudding is made fresh daily and is reliably excellent. The dining room is spacious and modern without abandoning the rustic Texas aesthetic—high ceilings, long communal tables, and a visible pit. The Barton Springs Road location places it close to Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, and the South Congress corridor, making it a natural stopping point after outdoor activities. A second Terry Black's location operates in Dallas's Deep Ellum neighborhood, extending the brand's reach across the state.