Gary Hickam

Smitty’s cooks at lower temperatures for longer. Their meat tastes the best in my opinion. You gotta try the smoked Turkey, it is moist, smokey and tender.

+3

J C

What’s not to like about Smitty’s? I love their BBQ. Great for special occasions too! Their brisket is always moist, tender and well seasoned. Perfect smoke ring, bark and flavor. Their sausage rings hands down are the best in Texas! No joke! They have that exceptional crisp snap when you bite into them and the texture and flavor is amazing.

James O'Bryant

One of the oldest BBQ places in south central Texas. A family owned restaurant in the heart of historic downtown Lockhart, Tx. I like to think that I am a BBQ enthusiast and this place is not only old school but some of the best BBQ in the state. Located between Austin and San Antonio. If you are looking for a nice drive and some excellent smoked meats, PLEASE give this place a visit.

+7

Depot Village

Depot Village had an exceptional experience at Smitty’s Market. The food was outstanding, with incredibly flavorful barbecue that truly stood out. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff making sure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere was authentic and inviting, perfect for enjoying a delicious meal. We dined in for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend Smitty’s Market for anyone looking for a top-notch barbecue experience! Rating: • Food: ★★★★★ • Service: ★★★★★ • Atmosphere: ★★★★★

+4

Smitty's was amazing! I loved that you order your bbq from a giant room that's essentially a huge grill and the sides from the market. I haven't seen that before. I was impressed with the quality o…

Amazing ribs and sausage. Great brisket as well. Brisket was very smokey which i like but not quite as fally aparty as i would prefer -- tho some folks like it with more chew.

Many BBQ choices in Lockhart but decided to return to Smitty's Market where has that old Wild Wild West atmosphere. You can enter from the front or back and navigate on your own there the meat gets…

service was amazing. Every single person was friendly and helpful. And some had us cracking up laughing. The meat was tender and juicy. We tried the brisket, prime rib and shoulder. Amazing. The sh…

This is one of the oldest and best known bbq places in lockhart. The atmosphere is really unique and like it hasn't changed since the start. There is a smoke pit where you order and pay for the mea…

The BBQ meat n sausages are Delicious! We Always make sure we stop n eat there! #1 place for BBQ We stop every time we pass Lockhart, Tx.

The bbq meat n sausages are Delicious! We Always make sure we stop n eat there! #1 place for bbq We stop every time we pass Lockhart, Tx.

The bbq meat n sausages are Delicious! We Always make sure we stop n eat there! #1 place for bbq We stop every time we pass Lockhart, Tx.

Unique ambience! Yummy food! Walking on it was a long wooden hallway that harkened back to an old warehouse. We followed the smell and heat to the next room where we saw fire on the ground on two end…

Best brisket and jalapeno sausage in Texas, The sausage is life changing. Always get the fatty brisket and jalapeno sausage. Tried the prime rib, they were sold out on other visits. It w…

Best brisket and jalapeno sausage in Texas, The sausage is life changing. Always get the fatty brisket and jalapeno sausage. Tried the prime rib, they were sold out on other visits. It was goo…

Best brisket and jalapeno sausage in Texas, The sausage is life changing. Always get the fatty brisket and jalapeno sausage. Tried the prime rib, they were sold out on other visits. It was g…

It had been too long since I'd been to Lockhart. I've always called it the barbecue Vatican, because, let's face it, it just is. The cue history in this place is legendary to the core…

Every time we are in San Marcos visiting relatives we go to Smittys. Wouldn't miss it. Best brisket and sausage ever. Just going into the place and watching the smokers being fired up with wood…

Still doing it old school, Smitty's is good, reliable BBQ. This former Texas Monthly star is passed it's heyday, but it can still produce. The brisket was good, though it may have been reheated. Ribs were tender with a nice spice, but not fall off the bone. They didn’t have sugar in the rub, which I appreciate. The sausage was good, if a bit greasy. Service was very friendly. They let us stay a few minutes past closing time to watch the rest of a football game. My son and I are on our 3rd BBQ trip through the hill country. First time we’ve been to Smitty’s. My ratings, on a 1-10 scale: Ribs- 8.5 Brisket- 8 Sausage- 8.5 My son's ratings: Ribs- 8.5 Brisket- 8.5 Sausage- 9

Archie Balberisol

Been coming for years, almost a family tradition by now. Lean brisket was a little dry however fatty beef brisket made up for it in taste and Smokey flavor. For sure recommend at least once if you never tried!

Dakota Duncan

Smitty's is a great old school Texas BBQ experience. Went on a tour during the morning and ate lunch afterwards. Very cool place with lots of history. Ordering the meats straight from the pits was awesome. Foodwise the sausage and brisket are very good. Sides are not bad. Prices aren't terrible either.

Maritza Aguirre

We visited this place for the very first time. The outside of the building is not fancy at all. We weren't even sure if the door was the actual entrance. Once you walk in, you walk into a couple of fire pits and grills, and this is where you order the meat. The brisket and jalapeño sausage were both great. The pork ribs were good-a little dry. The cream corn and potato salad were really good. The inside part where you eat was really nice. It was a little strange to pay for the meat first and then pay for the sides once you got inside to the other building. Overall, we had a good experience here and enjoyed some very good BBQ.

Stopped here and got ribs, brisket and sausage to go. Very disappointing and no flavor. Sausage like other postings was pitiful.

Stopped here and got ribs, brisket and sausage to go. Very disappointing and no flavor. sausage like other postings was pitiful.

Stopped here and got ribs, brisket and sausage to go. Very disappointing and no flavor. sausage like other postings was pitiful.

Stopped here and got ribs, brisket and sausage to go. Very disappointing and no flavor. Sausage like other postings was pitiful.

Food is mediocre at best. Brisket was nothing but fat. Potato salad was straight out of a bucket. Very skimpy on giving you bread. \nAnd seriously why can't they have forks? \nIt's hard to eat cut up…

food is mediocre at best. Brisket was nothing but fat. potato salad was straight out of a bucket. Very skimpy on giving you bread. \nAnd seriously why can't they have forks? \nIt's hard to ea…

This was stop 2 on a weekday BBQ crawl.... Brisket was a bit dry, turkey was great and the link was typical Central Texas style.. lots of nostalgia in this place for sure.

This was stop 2 on a weekday bbq crawl.... Brisket was a bit dry, turkey was great and the link was typical Central Texas style.. lots of nostalgia in this place for sure.

This was stop 2 on a weekday bbq crawl.... Brisket was a bit dry, turkey was great and the link was typical Central Texas style.. lots of nostalgia in this place for sure.

First time checking Smitty's out. Setup and dining experience is nice. You have to order your meats first then go further in to order your sides. Ribs and sausage were good. Turkey was great. Brisk…

First time checking Smitty's out. Setup and dining experience is nice. You have to order your meats first then go further in to order your sides. ribs and sausage were good. Turkey was great. Brisk…

Loved the atmosphere of the building and it really made me feel like i was in texas texas. The brisket was deliciously moist and flavorful, no complaints there. The sausage on the other hand was mo…

Loved the atmosphere of the building and it really made me feel like i was in texas texas. The brisket was deliciously moist and flavorful, no complaints there. The sausage on the other hand was mo…

Brisket was dry and the 4 inch rib that we got had no meat and looked like it had been sitting for a while. Jacob was rude

Interesting set up inside .You get your meat from a pit area . You then get your sides from a different area. Both types of sausage were delicious. Our other meats were moist and tasty Was all in a…

I was looking forward to eating here on my way to Port Aransas; what a letdown. The brisket and the ribs were very dry and overcooked. The meat handlers didn't even care. It was like they were try…

I was looking forward to eating here on my way to Port Aransas; what a letdown. The brisket and the ribs were very dry and overcooked. The meat handlers didn't even care. It was like they were…

I was looking forward to eating here on my way to Port Aransas; what a letdown. The brisket and the ribs were very dry and overcooked. The meat handlers didn't even care. It was like they were t…

I was looking forward to eating here on my way to Port Aransas; what a letdown. The brisket and the ribs were very dry and overcooked. The meat handlers didn't even care. It was like they were t…

This is a very good texas bbq establishment with years of heritage backing up their products. The brisket was tasty but a bit dry from, the ribs were excellent as was the sausage. I was not exc…

This is a very good Texas BBQ establishment with years of heritage backing up their products. The brisket was tasty but a bit dry from, the ribs were excellent as was the sausage. I was not excit…

This is a very good Texas BBQ establishment with years of heritage backing up their products. The brisket was tasty but a bit dry from, the ribs were excellent as was the sausage. I was not excit…

One of the best bbq places in Texas was off its mark on this day. For first timers you’ll want to enter and go down the long hallway and to the right to order and pay for your meat first. Be aware …

Adam Lollar

Is the “no forks” thing a liability issue? Did someone injure themselves on one of your plastic forks? Because I just had some of the toughest, driest brisket I’ve ever had in my life, and I think the only thing that made it at all palatable was soaking it in the knock off Rudy’s bbq sauce this place serves. Exceptional ribs and wonderful, flavorful sausage. So, I’m incredibly thankful I had no need to drown either in the knock off Rudy’s bbq sauce. The sides were meh, the pickles were soft. I implore someone with an actual stake in this restaurant to visit the store and try the brisket. It should be criminal to charge brisket prices for the shoe leather this place serves. I’m guessing anyone that cared about their legacy in this place has no direct involvement anymore, but I personally would be embarrassed that anything associated with my name served such a poor caliber of brisket to anyone. I wouldn’t eat that brisket again, even if someone offered it to me for free. I didn’t even bring the remaining brisket home for our dogs. My takeaway from this for anyone that wants to eat here: Get some pork ribs, get some sausage. Both are worth the money. Steer clear of the brisket, please. Skip sides unless you just have to have them. The tea was fresh.

Roberta Peek

Visiting town and wanted to try some barbecue. Chose Smitty's. Bought some ribs. They were ok. They weren't fall of the bone but had deep smokey flavor and tender. Since I like a saucy ribs. I made some BBQ sauce and made it work.

+2

JLJ

The charm of this place comes from its total lack of frills. I can get behind this. The pit room is a sight to behold. Unfortunately I was let down by the main event. Brisket – seasoned well, but totally undercooked and cut with the grain. Couldn't have pulled it apart if my dog had been holding the other end. There's also something to be said about how a place that prides itself on being old school gets all it's sides premade from big brands. The only standout was the sausage – nice bite and real meaty. I'd get a few links to go and enjoy with some mustard and crackers at home.

Dolores Steller

I really don’t like to leave bad reviews BUT…. I think I am being generous saying that this was not the best experience for BBQ yet in Lockhart. The bathrooms were very dirty and that is not a good sign. The food was ok but all the sides seamed to be from a can and boxes, not freshly made. Plus’s you have to pay for the pickles and onions. The brisket was a bit dry but good flavor, the sausage was very greasy, but the turkey was moist and flavorful. I did like their BBQ sauce it was a bit thicker , less vinegary more peppery then the other places we went in Lockhart. Be aware that they do not have forks only spoons and knives. The atmosphere was ok but nothing special just two big rooms with wooden tables and metal foldable chairs. They do have ice cream that we did not try.🥰

Quintessential old-school Central texas barbecue. I have probably been here half-dozen times and it has always been the same. It's not in the major leagues of bbq for me.\n\nRating (5 being bes…

Have to say, I wasn't that impressed with the food here at Smitty's. My meat had an excessive amount of fat, and the side options weren't the best. Service was good, just felt rushed I guess when o…

Have to say, I wasn't that impressed with the food here at Smitty's. My meat had an excessive amount of fat, and the side options weren't the best. service was good, just felt rushed I guess when o…

Stopped here for some sliced brisket Saturday. Everyone in town told me that Smitty's has the best! Upon walking in, I was greeted kindly by the staff and shown their ordering style and prices. I o…

I entered the inferno at Smitty’s Market, and it was so hot inside, it had a part in losing my appetite. Also, after seeing two of the staff touch door handles and their phone with their food prep…

We tried it today—now it was 100% better than Cooper’s at Ft. Worth……but still brisket taste like good roast. Bring cash—they do have Atm machine that charges. prices not too bad. Family style s…

People who gave this place anything but 3 stars have never had good barbeque. We got three different meats and they were all flavorless--no seasoning, and very dry. The rib meat was too tough to ch…

We visited Smitty's on January 28, and we were totally underwhelmed. The staff was friendly, but the BBQ was just mediocre at best. Brisket was acceptable, but the sausage was horrible. We tried…

Dry, somewhat tasteless brisket, same with the prime rib. At least the Jalapeño sausage was good. service was excellent but didn't make up for the blah food. Will give them another try some day.

This was my second time in the afternoon with friends (1st time was pre-COVID and the foods were AMAZING). I had a brisket, a lean shoulder, and a sausage. Brisket was not warm/hot and was not soft to my surprise. I asked them if this was brisket and they said yes. Lean shoulder was not warm/hot either. Oh, it was grave disappointment. Don’t get me wrong, their flavors were good. Sausage- perfect and it wasn’t cold! I also had a lemon pie- delicious! I might not return again for any meat except sausage. I dunno why they serve “cold” meat…was it leftover because they didn’t look like they came out “fresh”??

Ian Coker

Went here on my birthday and paid over 60$ for some of the driest brisket I have ever had. Also got stared at the entire time I was eating by a creepy waitress. Guys at the pit were nice but once you get past that expect zero customer service. The sausage was good and seeing the pit once was cool.