Franklin Barbecue

Josh Ozersky Scout

Joined 9 months ago

You may hear more about Coopers, Mueller's, or Smitty's, but anybody who knows barbecue in the Lone Star State will tell you that the king of Texas Q is a young man named Aaron Franklin, whose low-key, modern Austin restaurant puts the lie to all the old-timey rigamarole associated with the state.

Jennifer King Scout

Joined 10 months ago

Almost everyone will argue that Franklin has the best brisket in town. If you want to try it, be willing to wait up to 3 hours. Starting at 9 am because they usually sell out by 11! This is no joke. But it will be worth it.

Tolly Moseley Scout

Joined 1 year ago

There's a reason folks stand in line for hours to get a sliver of this stuff. Line up early at this east side BBQ shack, and see what all the fuss is about. In a nutshell: BBQ that's been prepared in a smoker with special, magical wood, with BBQ sauce that's almost OCD in its extremely delicate, highly delicious ingredient combination.

Peter Tsai Scout

Joined 10 months ago

The 2 hour line speaks for itself. Franklin BBQ probably has the best brisket in Austin & the sausage is great too. You can skip the line if you call in a 5lb order or more.

Lauren Modery Scout

Joined 1 year ago

Voted Bon Appetit's best BBQ in the US, this hot spot is truly worth the two hour wait! You've never tasted brisket more delicious.