Franklin Barbecue

About

A popular barbecue restaurant in Austin.

Why go

• The brisket lives up to the hype
• Worth the line at least once
• The best barbecue of the entire trip

Must try

• Brisket
• Pork ribs
• Jalapeño cheddar sausage
• Pulled pork
• Turkey

Pro tips

• Queuing from 4 AM is part of the experience
• Arrive around noon on a Thursday for a 1h10 wait
• If you arrive after 1:30, wait is shorter
• Place a to-go order to avoid the line
• Bring a small cooler with beer and some friends

Good to know

• Expect long lines
• There was a 5 pound meat minimum for to-go orders
• Sides were underwhelming

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (6961 reviews)

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