5-Star Review of Terry Black's Barbecue Waco

We have eaten a lot of Texas BBQ over the years but Terry Black's is at the top of the list. The beef rib and brisket were moist and flavorful. However, it was the jalapeño and cheese sausage that impressed us. I'm not even a sausage fan but theirs is in a league by itself: moist with the right amount of cheese and spice. The potatoe salad is the perfect mix of dill, mayo, and spices; it reminds me of the red potatoe ranch recipe. The cream corn is a sweet treat. I dont recommend the coleslaw as it doesn't have much flavor at all. The staff was great, helping us make our choices. I appreciate that the menu was labeled clearly to ensure I could choose gluten free items easily.

Well my son, his Chief, and I went here on our way back to Ft. Hood. I must say it started off with the lady working the pit area asking if we wanted to see and hear how they cook their meats. I didn’t get her name, but she was incredibly knowledgeable and did a fantastic job. Then we got in line, and the folks serving up food were really helpful as we were ordering almost everything, and finally we sat down to eat. A man Oscar ( the hospitality guy) asked how did we like the service, then came back to check on us to see how we liked the food. He was such an awesome guy, and chatting with all the customers to make sure they were happy, as well as enjoying their meal choices. We talked for a few minutes and I did comment that if we were at a certain BBQ competitor’s the pinto beans are free and you can eat as much as you want. We spent plenty (including me buying a ballcap to give them free advertisement) and I am here to say the food was just incredible. The brisket just melted in your mouth, the beef rib had so much meat that it could’ve been a meal by itself, the pork ribs and sausage had such a great flavor, and all the fixins. We had enough food to take plates with us after we finished eating. I would definitely recommend anyone going through Waco, Tx thinking about a place to eat should go to Terry Black’s for lunch or dinner, or just to get something to take with them somewhere. I will return again, and hopefully Oscar will still be greeting folks, checking on them, and making sure customers are happy. It’s great to watch him how he is just the right guy to talk with the customers. I live about 90 minutes north of Waco, so it will be a good drive with friends for a great meal. Mr. Terry Black we need to talk about the cost of them beans, they are good, but….throw them in for the cost of doing business and I’m sure even more people will show up.

Tried the “Texas Trio”—ribs, brisket and sausage with mac & cheese and banana pudding. Overall, it was very good. The ribs were the best; meaty and tender. The brisket seemed a little dry and the sausage was a bit greasy for my taste. The mac wasn’t cheesy enough for me but the pudding finished the meal nicely.

Had an amazing experience at Terry Black’s Barbecue! The atmosphere was great — very down-home and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, and the prices were right on point for the quality and portion sizes. We got to watch them slice the brisket fresh, which was impressive by itself, but what really stood out was learning that they save all the trimmed pieces and turn them into sausage so nothing goes to waste. You can really tell they take pride in what they do. We were also told the brisket rests for 24 hours, and it definitely showed in the flavor and tenderness. A huge shoutout to Chewy, the pitmaster, who was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He even gave us a tour of the pit area and explained the BBQ process. You can tell he truly loves what he does. The sandwich was huge, the mac and cheese was incredibly tasty, and the customer service made the whole visit even better. Everyone was welcoming and friendly from start to finish. Would absolutely give this place 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend!