Black's Barbecue Named 2025 Reader's Choice Winner for Best Brisket and Best Overall BBQ
The people of Lockhart have spoken! The Original Black's Barbecue has been voted Best Brisket and Best Overall BBQ in the 2025 Reader's Choice Awards—proof that tradition and smoke still win every time.
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It's always an honor to be recognized, but when the praise comes from the people who know Texas barbecue best, it hits a little different.
We're proud to announce that The Original Black's Barbecue has been voted Best Brisket and Best Overall BBQ in the Lockhart Post-Register's 2025 Reader's Choice Awards!
Rooted in Lockhart, Honored by Our Hometown
Lockhart has long been known as the Barbecue Capital of Texas, and for nearly a century, Black's has been proud to help keep that title alive. Since 1932, our family has tended the pits the same way—slow and low over Texas post oak, with a whole lot of heart and heritage behind every slice.
Being named both Best Brisket and Best Overall BBQ in our hometown means more than any trophy or headline. It's a reminder that what we do matters; to our guests, our team, and especially our community.
From Our Family to Yours
To everyone who voted, waited in line, or brought our barbecue home to share—thank you. Your loyalty and love for good barbecue keep our fires burning and our pits full.
From our family to yours: Thank you for making Black's Barbecue a Texas tradition and the home of Lockhart's Best Brisket and Best Overall BBQ.
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