Backwoods BBQ is a locally-owned Texas Hill Country BBQ restaurant specializing in mesquite-cooked pit BBQ and steaks. Meats include Brisket, Tri-Tip, Beef and Pork Ribs, Chicken and Sausage. Enjoy Ribeye and New York Strip steaks along with live music on Fridays after 5 pm. Homemade pies, peach cobbler and cakes available for dessert. We proudly serve Texas Hill Country wines and beer. Catering and a private dining room are also available.
A menu focused on American BBQ in a family-friendly setting with rustic interiors & ample seating.
Amanda Hartman
Great place! You order at the counter and then sit at one of the tables.
The price point is fantastic and the quality is top notch.
We got a 1 meat plate (1/2 chicken), 2 meat plate (brisket and sausage), 2 salads (brisket) and a brisket sandwich. The sides we got were mac and cheese, potato salad, coleslaw and regular green beans. You get complimentary pinto beans along with pickles and onions.
The brisket and sausage were fan favorites. The brisket in the sandwich was on the dry side. The half chicken was so tender, I didnt need a knife, it just fell off the bone.
The mac and and cheese and green beans were average, the potato salad and coleslaw were creamy and tangy.
… moreJim Waldo
Order at counter – take food to table. Person who carved meat very helpful. Food was great – we were given BBQ sauce on side and all of us preferred the meat without. Meat was tender and moist and smoky! If we lived near here we would be regulars!
… moreWhitnei Harris
Firstly, the cuisine is exceptional. The service is outstanding and the ambiance is remarkably relaxing, reminiscent of a backyard barbecue with family. The cashier, Nik, is exceptionally courteous and ensures that orders are accurate and delivered promptly. Today, I ordered two servings of the lulling sausage plate, which comes with potato salad, beans, pickles, onions, and barbecue sauce. It is highly recommended to visit Backwoods Barbecue, located at the intersection of East Commerce and Hackberry Street.
… morePamela Rich
Meat tasted like it was just kept warm for days. No smoke ring or bark on the brisket and it shredded when cut and had a slight gamey taste. Ribs and sausage weren’t much better. $32/pound for brisket is a fair price if it’s edible, this wasn’t, it was a soggy mess. Sides were decent but I didn’t pay $65.00 for lunch to eat just sides.
… moreErik Funk
Lunch with out of town friends visiting Texas. Food is consistently great, staff is helpful and friendly, atmosphere is just wonderful. Easily able to carry on conversation during the meal. Backwoods Barbeque made a great impression on my friends from Virginia.
… moreBeau Heyman
Truly delicious! We had the brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, and jalapeno sausage. Everything was wonderful, the jalapeno sausage is a showstopper. The place is very large, and the service was quick. We got ours to go.
… moreNeil Bolton
The best BBQ I’ve ever tasted. Even my father, a seasoned BBQ taster, put it in his top 5 all time.
Great meat, the rub was killer, and the sides were incredible.
Don’t delay, go here, do not miss this place!
… moretravis s
Was looking forward to a nice dinner with my wife and friends here on Friday night 9/26/2025 and arrived at 7 pm. They close at 8 and we were aware of that. The main doors appeared locked however a group sitting outside enjoying the night said the side doors are open. That said we went in those doors and appeared to have upset the counter people working the food line. At the time we were several people away from ordering the person carving meat said only the fatty brisket and chicken is available. Ok no biggie. Then we ordered and only chicken available. I’ll have to say the chicken was excellent. And the meat carver was friendly. Come on management. This was supposed to be a fun Friday night for us. The live singer was also voiceably upset he didn’t get better tips for playing. I’m a Texan through and through but this wasn’t Texan. No friendly atmosphere or hospitality. We won’t be back to try again.
… moreEric “Hazmat” D’
Deep in the heart of Central Texas, where offset smokers and post oak reign, Blackwood’s BBQ stands out with its unique style rooted in West Texas BBQ traditions. Using mostly mesquite wood, Michael Zavala cooks his meats over direct heat.
Michael starts his day at 2 a.m., filling up his massive firebox with mesquite wood and burning it down to hot coals. He then takes heaping scoops of flaming hot coals and spreads them under the cooking grates. This method of cooking is not low and slow; it’s hotter and faster, but this doesn’t diminish the flavor and tenderness of the meats. The mesquite wood also provides a unique earthy and sweet flavor not found in post oak. Their Chicken Fried steaks and thier mesquite grilled steaks are equally amazing. I had the privilege to eat here multiple times and it’s constantly amazing each time.
… moreBeverly Albrecht
Delicious BBQ and good variety of side dishes. It’s off the beaten path where the locals go to eat which is what I look for. Friendly service and good food. We had their pork ribs which were good. Large restaurant which is good if you want to meet with a large group. Give them a try.
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