Blacks Barbecue San Marcos - San Marcos (TX)

3 /5 Christopher Samples: The first time that I ever had brisket that was pre-sliced, needless to say it was very dried out. The flavor was nice, a little salt and smoke, but too dry to eat. I wish that I wouldn’t have ordered so much. The pork belly was really tasty, it saved the meal, it was cut with the grain, so it was a tiny bit difficult to bite through, top notch otherwise.

5 /5 Lesley Robinson: I love the customer service at this place! We ordered the fatty brisket, which was so moist and tender and the delicious ribs. The staff that served us (2 guys) were very knowledgeable and a bonus they attended txst so they gave us helpful information on San Marcos. The manager (female) also excellent customer service. When we are in town we always stop by and it never disappoints!

5 /5 GiGi’s List: Yesterday my family and I visited Black’s Barbecue in San Marcos. This was my third visit and before I even arrived I was already looking forward to ribs, brisket, green beans, macaroni and cheese and the creamed corn! We’ll talk about the desserts too! We arrived around 2:30 pm, so we missed the lunch and dinner rush-hour. There was plenty of seating and plenty of parking. They have two parking lots to help handle the crowd. The exterior of the building is very much a barbecue restaurant looking building. Upon entrance to the restaurant, you walk into the main area where the line with form so you can order your food. The first stop is the sides station and you choose your sides and then you move on to the meat cutting station, and then the checkout. At the register, you tell them what you want to drink and they hand you a cup. It is self service drink refills. You also pick up your silverware and the condiments for your meal in this area. After we had our food, we went and located a table and sat down and dug in! We ordered larger portions, so our family could serve the meal family style. The food is incredible, with tender, flavorful brisket that melts in your mouth and ribs that are perfectly smoked. We tried the chicken this time as well. And it did not disappoint! We ordered mac and cheese green beans, and cream corn. We did not try the potato salad, but next time I will. All of the sides complement the main dishes perfectly. For dessert we ordered the peach cobbler and pecan cobbler. They were out of banana pudding on this visit. But if you are a fan of banana pudding, you will definitely want to try it. The desserts were awesome. My family and I agreed that Black’s bbq did not disappoint! at the end of the meal, we were all full and ready to head home to relax! What makes the experience even better is the staff. They’re friendly, welcoming, and efficient, always making sure you feel right at home. The atmosphere is laid-back and casual, and theres plenty of seating, whether you want to enjoy your meal inside or on the spacious outdoor patio. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed meal with family or friends. Overall, Black’s Barbecue in San Marcos delivers on every front—great food, excellent service, and a comfortable, inviting space. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

5 /5 JJ MM: This place is the BBQ Hall of Fame! Turkey and green beans best I’ve ever had. Brisket, never had better. Good service. Great vibe. Love this place.

5 /5 Ray Flores: Overall, a great experience. The ribs were the best thing on my plate. The brisket was amazing as well. We did load up on sides, and the bill reflected that. :O And I have to mention the wonderful little cats that free roam outside. :) Will definitely return!