Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Question: What Central Texas town is known as the “Barbecue Capital of Texas”?

Answer: Lockhart. The town of about 15,300 is home to at least half a dozen famous barbecue pits, including Kreuz Market, Black’s Barbecue, Smitty’s Market, Chisholm Trail BBQ, Barbs B Q, Riley’s Pit BBQ, and Terry Black’s Barbecue. The Texas House honored the town with an official designation in 1999.