Black's BBQ, Lockhart

Black's claims to be the oldest barbecue house in Texas continually owned by the same family. Since 1932 the Black family has been firing up these brick pits every day for lunch and dinner. Today, Norma and Edgar Black tend the post oak fires to provide Lockhart meat eaters with the stuff this town is famous for.

Black’s has also had its share of presidential attention. During LBJ’s term, the President called on Black’s to provide barbecue sausage for a function at the Capitol building. Under the watchful eye of the Secret Service and the Department of Agriculture, this Lockhart operation cooked up some tasty links that were flown directly to DC.

This is a sit-down restaurant, a little prettier than most smoky joints. Decorated with Texas paraphernalia and photos of high school football teams, Black's is a comfortable place to enjoy some of Lockhart's finest.

You can select from brisket, pork ribs, chicken, and ham, or try Black's own homemade beef and pork sausage with a ladle full of caramel-colored sauce on the side.

Location:215 N. Main St., Lockhart

Tel. (512) 398-2712

Open: daily

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