LOCKHART’S LEGENDARY BLACK’S BARBECUE COMING TO “BBQ ROW”

New Braunfels will soon boast a half-mile stretch of road home to 3 of the most iconic brands in Texas BBQ. Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q, and now, The Original Black’s Barbecue will all be located in close proximity on Loop 337. We’re gonna call it Barbecue Row!

The rumors of the deal have been circling around town for months. The word on the street was that Black’s would occupy the building once Rudy’s finished construction on their new piece of real estate just a quarter-mile east on Loop 337.

Black’s proprietor and 3rd generation pit-master, Kent Black, confirmed he purchased the building that is currently home to Rudy’s Country Store. The building, at the intersection of Loop 337 and Common St., will be renovated and Black is aiming for a late Spring / early Summer opening in New Braunfels.

Black said he was neck deep in turkeys preparing for Thanksgiving, but kindly took the time answer a few questions Tuesday night about the new location.

NBJ: What’ll it be like with 3 famous barbecue joints in such close proximity to one another?

KB: New Braunfels is such a vibrant, dynamic city that is growing by leaps and bounds and I think we will all do fine. I’m sure it will continue to be a popular area. We’re very excited and looking forward to coming to New Braunfels. It’s a great city and a great place to be.

NBJ: What should the people of New Braunfels know about Black’s? (as if they don’t already!)

KB: We’ve been doing this for 85 years and we have 5 generations of our family that’s been in the barbecue business. As far as we can tell, we’re one of the oldest barbecue joints in the state. We look forward to continuing those barbecue traditions that my grandfather started, and my parents continued, to New Braunfels.