Austin · East Austin

Franklin Barbecue

Name: Franklin Barbecue
Address: Austin, TX, US
Price range: $$

#1 in AustinBarbecue$$

Awards

4.7

James Beard Outstanding

What People Are Saying

“THIS is why I picked Austin for this leg of my trip! While there can be up to a 3 hr wait, only about a dozen people were in line when I arrived (40 min before opening). I saw in an interview once, Aaron said winter is a good time to come to minimi...”

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Aaron Franklin

Head Chef

Aaron Franklin is the pitmaster and owner of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas. He is widely recognized for his mastery of Central Texas-style smoked meats, particularly brisket. His name appears in a Google review citing an interview he gave about visiting the restaurant.

What to Order

Brisket

Order the USDA Prime brisket by the pound. arrive before opening to minimize the wait, which runs 1-3 hours on busy days.

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