Lockhart

Lockhart still has a small-town feel but they’re renovating some of the main street buildings and traffic can be a bear. The movie “Waiting for Guffman” was filmed here in 1996. With all the advertising they have, I was expecting Black’s BBQ to be packed on a Saturday night, but we walked right in. I also expected the bar-b-q to be better, but it was about average for the area, on par with Luling.

Much of the film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? was shot here. Other shooting locations were Austin and Manor.

Lockhart is a Mexican-food-dinner-preparation-time distance from Austin. I happen to know that because I had a friend who lived in Lockhart while I lived in Austin. She made some great Mexican food and would call me and say, “Hey, I’m making some enchiladas and some sopa. You can have some if you leave now.” By the time I drove to Lockhart, they would be ready. MMMMMM….Lockhart…..

without sauce, without utensils. home of the best brisket known to man. i ate once at city market in luling, tx, but i hear lockhart’s got it beat.