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Franklin Barbecue

900 E 11th St, Austin, Texas 78702 USA

5,926 Reviews
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Reasonable
Closed Now
Opens Tue 11a
  • Independent
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  • Pet Friendly
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    Restrooms
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“Out of this world brisket”

Aaron Franklin’s parents owned a barbecue stand in his native Bryan, Texas, so it could be said that making good brisket was in his blood. But barbecue runs thick in the veins of every Texan, and when Aaron began experimenting with brisket and a backyard smoker a decade ago, it just so happened that with him it ran thicker than most. With the encouragement of friends, Aaron and his wife Stacy debuted Franklin BBQ in late 2009 on an East Austin parking lot. From the walk-up window of a travel trailer turned brisket stand, patrons quickly noticed the Franklins were selling the best barbecue around. By spring, the line of admirers snaked around the block, and the press followed. In less than two years, the duo could count contributors from The Washington Post, Texas Monthly, and Cooking Channel among a growing chorus hailing Franklin among America’s BBQ elite—mentioned in the breath as Smitty’s, Kreuz’s, and other stalwart temples to the holy craft of smoked meat that line the Central Texas brisket belt. In the summer of 2010, Bon Appetit hailed Franklin BBQ as the best in America. Aaron and Stacy quickly outgrew their trailer, and moved their operation to a brick and mortar location in March of 2011. And despite the new digs and every reasonable effort to increase production, Franklin BBQ’s line is as long as ever, and the restaurant has sold out of brisket every day of its existence.

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Dave R.

Got in line around 9:00 and there were 50 people ahead of us. Opened at 11:00. Ordered and received food by 12:30. Wait was about 2 min per person. Food lives up to the hype. Read more

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Chena N.

Court might find me GRILL-ty for being the minority in not finding this BEEF-tastic like other people do. FRanks a lot for hearing me out. .:: FOOD ::. We pre-ordered a week ahead, got there and... Read more

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Stephanie S.

Come early & come prepared! We got to Franklin 3.5 hours before they opened. We brought chairs, blankets, drinks, and games, and we had a blast hanging out and chatting with the other people in... Read more

Franklin Barbecue

900 E 11th St
Austin, Texas
78702 USA
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  • Sun, Tue - Sat: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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