Franklin Barbecue

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Top 1% of restaurants in Austin
9 / 10

15 expert reviews

“Proprietor Aaron Franklin is to barbecue as homebrewers are to beer. He has created his own niche with craft brisket on par with the dispensaries in legendary Lockhart.”

– BlackBook

Fodor's Fodor's
"If Central Texas is the hub of the state's best barbecue, then Franklin Barbecue is the gold standard." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Originally a trailer, this brick-and-mortar BBQ joint in East Austin is "giving the big names a run for their money" with some of the "finest brisket in the entire state"." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"In less than two years, Aaron Franklin opened a small trailer dispensing barbecue that then evolved into a brick-and-mortar eatery." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Pork ribs & peppery brisket. It's good."
Bon Appétit Bon Appétit
"America’s best BBQ—and the whole world knows it." Full review
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