Oldest BBQ Joint in Texas.
Owned by the same Family since 1932

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A warm welcome from 3rd Generation pitmaster, Kent Black

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You Deserve to Taste What Real Texas Barbecue Is Truly About

Overwhelmed with the number of barbecue joints out there and figuring out which place is the real deal?

We pioneered the original taste of Texas barbecue in Lockhart, TX, the BBQ capital of the state.

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Pioneers of the Original Texas BBQ Experience

Since our humble beginnings in the little town of Lockhart, TX, our family has pioneered and perfected true Texas barbecue. Today, five generations of Black’s have made it possible to serve over 50 million guests from around the world. We believe that once you’ve experienced what real Texas barbecue and caring hospitality are all about, you’ll never mess with the rest.

OUR HISTORY Feed Me The BBQ!
Edgar, Norma Jean, Barrett, and Kent Black slicing brisket in 1988.

Where Genuine Hospitality Meets Legendary Barbecue

For 90 years, we have cared for our customers like family and proudly served over 50 million guests from around the world.

Black's BBQ Employee celebrating with a beer & brisket

Made only with the highest quality meats and locally sourced post-oak wood.

Black's BBQ Employee celebrating with a beer & brisket

Cooked low and slow with the original Black family rub recipe made by our expert Pitmasters.

Black's BBQ Employee celebrating with a beer & brisket

Feel loved with our caring hospitality and choice of side dishes and desserts like Grandma used to make.

We Make It Easy to Enjoy the Best BBQ in Texas

Customers Dining-in at Black's Barbecue New Braunfels

Dine-in or Call Ahead

Have a big group hankerin’ for some TX BBQ? Call ahead so we can save you a table.

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Pick-Up, Curbside, Or Delivery

Choose your location and select the way you’d like to enjoy The Original Black’s BBQ.

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Treat yourself or someone special to our legendary barbecue on any occasion.

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Customers Dining-in at Black's Barbecue New Braunfels

Dine-in or Call Ahead

Visit or order today to experience the genuine hospitality from the one-and-only original pioneers of Texas barbecue in a place you belong.

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IF IT AIN’T THE ORIGINAL… IT AIN’T BLACKS BBQ

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A Texas Style Charcuterie board made of brisket, sausage, chicken, turkey, mac & cheese, & mashed potatoes.

Your Texas-Sized Hunger Has Met Its Match

Visit one of our four locations or place your order online to experience The Original Black’s BBQ.

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