9 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Lockhart

“This is the 2nd Terry Black's BBQ that we've been to. Just like the location in a
Austin, the smokemasters cooked the meat perfectly.i love that they give people a tour of the pit--so interesting to see and learn.
This time we had brisket and pork ribs along with their Mac & Cheese that tastes like the stuff my mom made when I was a kid. The corn has a spice in it that I can't pinpoint, but it adds a new dimension to the corn. Washing it down with a Frosty Rootbeer and Im a happy camper. Full!!
Lots of seating for overflow but I'm guessing she gets pretty busy on the weekends! The service was great, enjoyed visiting with the meat cutter.

Definitely put it on your list to check out!“

“I can't say enough good things about this place! The meat was tender and expertly cooked and many of the seasonings and sides are creative/ non traditional. For me, the creative approach to BBQ made the food memorable and delicious, but if you're looking for a super traditional experience, this might not be the spot for you. We tried the brisket, pork ribs, sausage, and pollos asados and loved it all. The potato salad here is great and I loved the green spaghetti too.

The staff was super kind and accommodating, you can tell they love what they do and care deeply about the restaurant. There was a bit of a line when we got there but they did a good job moving people through the restaurant. My only complaint is that a few items were sold out by the time we got there- but that's just an excuse to come back another time!“

“Don’t miss this place when in Lockhart it’s better than anything in town and less expensive. I’ve been going to this town for years and we love the old historic bbq spots but Riley’s is our new first stop. Owner’s are very friendly and happy to visit. Ribs are excellent!!!!“

“First time trying the brisket tamales today they were delicious I would highly recommend“

“Delicious food, patient and informative staff.“

“Although the food was very good, their customer service was TERRIBLE! The woman behind the meat counter was the rudest person I’ve ever encountered in a food establishment. In Lockhart, Tx , there are at least 10 other bbq restaurants, so, people definitely have choices! We were visiting Lockhart and chose Krews from another recommendation. We ordered approximately $50 in meats and she threw 4 slices of bread up on our meat order. One of the pieces was the “heel”. She knew we wanted to make a couple of sandwiches and when I asked her for another piece of bread, instead of the “heel” , she proceeded to tell me that there was nothing wrong with it. She argued with me about that piece of bread until she finally threw it in the trash and threw several other pieces up on our meats. Based on our experience, we wouldn’t return.“

“Took my visiting sister and her husband to Smitty’s , the walls are black with smoke, fires were ablaze , air was heavy with the smell of cooking meat and what looked like post oak . We had ribs , sausages and brisket that was cooked to perfection . I couldn’t have made a better impression of true Texas BBQ !“

“Excellent BBQ“

“This place is SO good. Always has been. Came back this week after a while, still outstanding. Great service also. Highly recommend!“