Franklin Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant · Swedish Hill Historic District
900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
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Highlights
World-famous brisket, ribs, turkey, and sausage; expect long lines
World-famous brisket, ribs, turkey, and sausage; expect long lines
"Estimated Wait: 2-5 hours on weekends The Payoff: Ridiculously tender brisket, peppery pork ribs, and conventional barbecue sides "I have had Franklin Barbecue multiple times, but I've never waited in that godforsaken line. Hopefully I never will. If that means I've missed an Austin rite of passage, so be it. There are two Franklin hacks: 1.) Order online up to 42 days in advance, then bypass the crowd and take your meat haul to Zilker Park, or 2.) Go somewhere else altogether! LeRoy and Lewis and KG BBQ are better, Micklethwait and Distant Relatives don't require hours-long waits, and Parish is the cool newcomer that hasn't been sucked into the BBQ hype machine (yet)." - bryan kim, team infatuation, will hartman, bryan kim, matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary, nick allen, sylvio martins, cathy park, mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, candis mclean, aimee rizzo
"You’ve heard about Franklin Barbecue. Your neighbor has heard about Franklin Barbecue. Your aunt’s cousin’s best friend who lives in Wisconsin has heard about Franklin Barbecue. Aaron Franklin’s brisket set the global standard, spawning the "Franklin Barbecue experience"—hours spent tailgating with lawn chairs and beer coolers. This is brisket that defined a genre: seasoned simply with salt and pepper, smoked until the fat turns to butter, and moist enough to affect the local humidity. It’s worth the three to four hour wait at least once. So grab your folding chair, crack open a cold beer, and settle in for Texas’ year-round tailgate activity." - nicolai mccrary, kevin gray, nick rallo
"The barbecue at Franklin Barbecue is the best in Austin, the best in Texas, the best in America, and the best in the universe. So when the meat whisperers opened a breakfast taco trailer in their parking lot, our expectations were high. Are these the very best breakfast tacos in Austin? No - but they’re close. Especially the ones made with the legendary Franklin brisket, where it gets crisped up and caramelized on a griddle and paired with fluffy eggs and guacamole, all on a flour tortilla. And unlike Franklin Barbecue, there’s often no line at all. (Bonus: they serve good espresso.)" - Raphael Brion
"A legendary barbecue counter known for exceptional brisket and long lines—an essential pilgrimage for meat lovers willing to queue for top-tier Texas smoked meats and communal, casual dining." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Credited with helping propel the New Traditional barbecue movement, this East Austin institution is best known for its brisket, which is celebrated for a perfectly jiggly texture, a well-developed spice-rubbed bark, and a simple-but-complex execution that made it a destination. The menu also features turkey, sausage, occasional beef rib specials, pork ribs, and shoulder, all prepared with the same meticulous approach to smoke and seasoning." - Greg Baker
