Terry Black’s is one of the clear local winners of the World Cup. Almost every traveler I’ve talked to has mentioned the Deep Ellum barbecue restaurant when asked where they’ve eaten. And that’s good for us all. If slow-cooked Central Texas brisket and beef ribs (with a dry rub) are what everyone remembers when they think of Dallas, then we should see monuments built the world over.
On a recent weeknight, the large dining room was packed, but not overly so. It feels communal, not crowded. Guests share larger tables and pass off bottles of barbecue sauce. Trays are loaded for a feast; no one comes to Terry Black’s for a light meal. This is a roll-your-sleeves-up meal.
The Austin-born concept has been in Deep Ellum since 2019. They smoke meat 24 hours a day, seven days a week…