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💬 About Terry Black's Barbecue — Waco
The Black family name is synonymous with elite Central Texas barbecue, and the Waco location of Terry Black's Barbecue has lived fully up to that legacy. With 4.7 stars across over 3,500 reviews, it's one of the highest-rated restaurants in Waco — and one of the best barbecue experiences in Central Texas. The pits run on post oak, the same wood that defines the Central Texas BBQ tradition, producing brisket with the kind of dark bark and smoke ring that barbecue pilgrims travel hours to find. The menu stays true to the Texas tradition: brisket by the pound, pork ribs, beef ribs when available, jalapeño sausage, turkey, and a rotating selection of house-made sides like creamy coleslaw, pinto beans, mac and cheese, and fresh-cut pickles. It's cafeteria-style service — grab a tray, pick your meat, pile on the sides — in a large, high-energy dining room. For Waco residents, Terry Black's has become the go-to for celebrations, game days, and any occasion that deserves truly excellent barbecue. For visitors passing through on I-35, it's a mandatory stop.