Vivian Y.
9/3/2025
It was my first experience trying out bbq from texas and I'm glad I got to have it at Franklins! There was already a line formed an hour before it opened, but it seemed that it was the norm, as...
Franklin Barbecue
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900 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
Franklin Barbecue, located on Austin's historic East Side, is renowned for serving the best barbecue in the known universe, as recognized by Texas Monthly. With a commitment to quality and flavor, Franklin Barbecue offers mouth-watering smoked meats, including their famous brisket, that can now be shipped nationwide for customers to enjoy without the need to wait in line.
Not only does Franklin Barbecue excel in their culinary offerings, but they also contribute to the local community by hosting events such as the annual Hot Luck festival and participating in charity events like VNA Texas' Celebrity Chef event. Additionally, visitors can experience the Texan take on Louisiana homestyle brasserie fare and classic cocktails at their home base, Uptown Sports Club, where they can often find Aaron Franklin himself enjoying a nice afternoon meeting.
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4.56,337 reviews
Diane T.
8/25/2025
As long as the lines are, this is probably one of my favorite bbq places in Austin for brisket and ribs. Pro tip: If you order 5 lbs ahead of time, you can skip the line and just pick up. We...
Jason L.
8/20/2025
Wow. This is what Texas BBQ is all about - the hype is real! Given our limited time in Austin, we opted for take-out (you can pre-order ahead of time) and it was phenomenal. We might've ordered...
Jacqueline T.
7/30/2025
My husband and I took a trip to San Antonio. We decided we wanted to take a day trip to Austin and I knew I really wanted to try the famous Franklin Barbecue. I had no interest in spending hours...
Jacqueline L.
7/20/2025
We pre-ordered for pick-up and it was the move--no lines, no stress, just straight to the good stuff. The brisket was insanely tender with that perfect bark, and the ribs practically fell off the...
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