Blacks BBQ

[mlchorn]

Coming down from Aledo tomorrow for the game.
Never been to Lockhart for BBQ and was thinking about Blacks.
Is this a good idea or should I consider Smittys or Kreuz?
Or is there a better alternative in Austin?
Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[l00p]

In Austin you should try Franklin's. In Lubbock I like Chisolm Trail. Great bbq with less hype and line. That is if they are still there and of the same standard they were the last time I was there.

 

[Mesohorny]

Go to Lockhart for your bbq. Any of the 3 you mentioned beat any joint in Austin. Can't go wrong w/ any of them. Chisholm Trail - also in Lockhart - is good too, but it's cafeteria-style food more than a bbq joint; think Underwoods.

 

[ProdigalHorn]

Definitely like Black's. I haven't been to the other two but only because whenever we go to Lockhart to meet my brother, they always want to go to Black's. One of these days I want to try the others out as well.

 

[South Austin]

Franklin's is awesome, but I don't think the hype has died down any so you'll be waiting a few hours. I favor Smitty's in Lockhart.

 

[Basketball Jones]

I think everyone has their preference, but all 3 are good. Kreuz is my favorite, but I would eat any any of the three. See which one has the shortest line and go there.
Chisholm Trail is OK, but I would not go to it over the others.

 

[El Torito]

Compared to Lockhart, Austin has a bunch of weenie-grilling places that claim to sell BBQ.

Hit Blacks, and hit it hard. Top notch. But for my money, its Kruez's. You can't go wrong, honest to God.

 

[HornsForever'93]

I prefer Smitty's and the cool old time building they are housed in. But, you can't go wrong with Black's or Kreutz. Go Hungry!!

 

[accuratehorn]

Nothing wrong with Blacks, and they have more choices of side dishes if you want them.
Kreuz's is excellent, with a national reputation.
But there is just something about Smitty's. The building is ancient, primal, like crawling into a caveman's lair. You expect there to be charcoal drawings of dinosaurs on the walls. I took my cousin from Phoeniz there a few years ago, with his two daughters (who attended UT at the time). One of them said she was glad she got to see it, although she was a vegetarian, because it was "The Church of Bar-b-que."
That about summed it up.

 

[uisge beatha]

I agree all are good but my preference is Smitty's.

If you're north, I'd throw in Louie Mueller in Taylor

 

[Burnt Orangeman]

In Taylor seek out Davis Grocery.

There is something really special about old school African American BBQ.

It's hard to find it this far from east Texas and it's worth it.

 

[wherzwaldo]

In Lockhart I prefer Smitty's and Kreuz over Black's. If you feel like driving a little further, City Market in Luling is also a strong choice.

Mueller's in Taylor is a worthy detour on your way in to Austin.

Still haven't had Franklin's yet but its reputation has surpassed all others.

 

[utstudboy]

Smitty's (never been to Kruez) as it is not open on Sunday

 

[CedarParkFan]

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[Y Sanchez]

"The Church" in Huntsville is as good as any of them.