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“WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Seriously, if you haven’t tried them- you should. The wait was WELL worth it. My 3yo, husband and myself had the best experience here. The food is worth a million bucks and the service is matched equally! I had the best sandwich I think I’ve ever had (the gonzo), my husband had a burger (the market street burger); even he couldn’t dominate, and my daughter drowned herself in the incredible strawberry waffle for kids. Super pleased we made the choice to eat here. Definitely going to be a place we come back to often!!!“

“A hidden treasure for EXCELLENT real old fashion burgers in Lockhart, Texas!! Great wings too! Be sure to get the amazing French fries, they are perfection.“

“Food was good, really busy. Took a little while to get our food. Wait staff was good“

“1st time there Excellent service excellent food and reasonable prices“

“I’m originally “MIT”—Made in Taiwan—but currently in Cambridge, MA, pursuing a PhD at an institute with a similar name. This summer, I’m interning at Synopsys in Austin, and as every good Texan would advise: you haven’t really arrived until you’ve had BBQ.

So I drove to Riley’s Pit BBQ, located at 1326 S Colorado St, Lockhart, TX—just next to a McDonald’s but worlds apart in flavor.
I ordered a three-meat plate—brisket, ribs, and sausage—with sides for just $18 (tax and tip included). In 2025, that’s a steal.
The brisket melted on the tongue with a smoky bark, the ribs were juicy, and the sausage casing offered a satisfying snap. It was hearty, flavorful, and generous in portion.
The plate came classic-style: with pickles, onions, a slice of white bread, and rich sides like potato salad and mac & cheese.
Inside, the dining room was decked with Texas memorabilia and BBQ signs, giving it a warm, laid-back feel.
Behind the scenes, you can see piles of smoking wood stacked out back and a working pit smoker—a sign that the meat is done the traditional way.
While the meat quality was excellent, one suggestion for improvement would be switching from plastic to wooden chopping boards, as the latter is more durable and won’t risk microplastic debris in food.

In a town saturated with legendary BBQ names, Riley’s felt humble, genuine, and full of heart. I plan to return, and if you appreciate honest, affordable BBQ in a no-frills setting, you should too.“

“We went for a kinda late lunch. It was pretty slow so we didn't have a big crowd to deal with and no wait. The server really helped answer all our questions. The food came out quickly and we really enjoyed all the flavors! Definitely want to go back as soon as possible!“

“The Greek salad is a work of art“

“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.“

“Delicious food, patient and informative staff.“

“Really good food. Great service with a smile!!“

“The best breakfast every morning I will love to recommend the chilaquiles verdes and hot coffee with wonderful service!“

“Oh. My. God. Literally my favorite place in the area. We’ve always ordered the fish….which is incredible. But today we tried burgers and chicken tenders. I’ve NEVER had a better chicken tender or better fries! The portions are enormous for the price. We’ve always ordered pickup. The customer service is incredible and I’ve NEVER been remotely disappointed with a single thing!“