Terry Black’s Barbecue is Moving, Opening its First New Braunfels Smokehouse

The beloved BBQ spot, Terry Black's Barbecue, is expected to open at the former Los Cucos Mexican Restaurant in New Braunfels, just a short walk from some hefty competition, Black's Barbecue.

Candese Charles Regional Reporter
Photo: Official

Terry Black’s Barbecue is on the move, and their moving not too far from some competition. MySA recently reported the big news that the famed BBQ joint will open at 1310 E. Common St. in New Braunfels, in the home of the former Los Cucos Mexican Restaurant.

The announcement solved the big mystery of what was to come in the location, as construction is currently underway. At this time, there is no timeline for the opening, but you can expect Terry Black’s Barbecue to make an announcement on its social media pages. If all goes well, I’m sure we will see the eatery open before the end of next year.

The family-run business began in 1932, when Edgar Black Sr. opened the original Black’s Barbecue in Lockhart. The Terry Black launched what is now known as Terry Black’s Barbecue with his twin sons, Mike and Mark, in Austin in 2014. This opening came a year after the family split with brother, Kent Black. The competition just steps away from the Terry Black’s Barbecue set to open in New Braunfels is, in fact, Black’s Barbecue.

Despite all of the family drama, the eatery has continued to bloom and boom. Opening in barbecue barbecue-obsessed area does help, but the proof is also in the pudding, or rather, smoky and delicious BBQ.

The restaurant dishes out everything from smoked meats, like sliced brisket, beef ribs, and turkey, by the pound, large and small family packs with a multitude of side options, including mac and cheese, cream corn, and Mexican rice.

Terry Black’s Barbecue is now operating five locations throughout Texas, including in Austin, Waco, and Dallas, with an additional location in Nashville, TN.

Although the excitement is already mounting for this mouth-watering BBQ opening, Terry Black Barbecue lovers will just have to wait because, again, there’s no timeline on the opening.

What Now San Antonio reached out to Mike Black in an attempt to bring you more details on this opening. but did not hear back by the time of publication.

But keep your eyes peeled on the 1310 E. Common St. in New Braunfels to find out when Terry Black’s Barbecue officially opens.

This is a developing story. We will update as more information is made available. 

Terry Black's Barbecue is Moving, Opening its First New Braunfels Smokehouse
Photo: Official

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Candese Charles first fell in love with journalism in the second grade, when she started the Charles Gazette. Since then, her career as a journalist has taken her to TV screens in New Orleans, the Bay Area, and Las Vegas. She believes that a good story has the power to change the world or at least change the way you think about food. Food is a love language for her, as both her father and brother are chefs. Originally from Los Angeles, after a trek across the country for her career as a TV news reporter, she's happy to call North Las Vegas home. When she's not writing about the hottest and newest restaurants, she's spending time with her family, catching concerts and music festivals, or brunching with her besties. She's excited to bring you a delicious bite of the next big restaurant.
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