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Guero's Taco BarvsFranklin Barbecue
Both restaurants are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Franklin Barbecue is the choice of most writers compared to Guero's Taco Bar. Franklin Barbecue comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 13 sources like Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler and Not For Tourists.
Guero's Taco Bar
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1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
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Zagat "This SoCo stop attracts "masses" of locals and visitors alike for "no-nonsense" Mexican grub and "margaritas that'll take the enamel off your teeth"." Full review
BlackBook "The epicenter of South Congress. Tourists take taxis straight here from the airport. The queso flameado and tacos al pastor have something to do with it."
Gayot11.0
"This spacious south Austin landmark hums with the frantic energy of a loyal lunch crowd seeking a Tex-Mex fix." Full review
Michelin Guide "This iconic South Congress Avenue, occupying a late 19C feed store, ls a big part of the hip Austin scene."
Rough Guide "Tacos al pastor are a specialty (about $9) at this busy, sprawling restaurant located across the bridge, south of downtown."
Not For Tourists "Best margaritas / fish tacos in Austin, Quentin Tarentino wasn't wrong."
The Infatuation6.4
"Guero’s is the rare tourist destination (especially among those who consider themselves in the know) that Austin locals still love, too." Full review
Frommer's "This is one of the main hangouts on South Congress. It occupies an old feed store that dates from the time when South Austin was a low-rent area at the margins of the city." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Oh, Güero's, how we love you. Why must you make us wait? Well, clearly it's because of the three million other hungry people crammed into your bar area." Full review
Time Out "Guero's Taco Bar is a Congress Ave staple, a restaurant where tacos and margaritas pile up on tables that overlook the busy thoroughfare." Full review
Franklin Barbecue
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900 E. 11th, Austin, TX 78702
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Fodor's "If Central Texas is the hub of the state's best barbecue, then Franklin Barbecue is the gold standard." Full review
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
BlackBook "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."
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 "Pork ribs & peppery brisket. It's good."
Bon Appétit "America’s best BBQ—and the whole world knows it." Full review
The Infatuation9.3
"This truly is the best BBQ in Texas, and maybe in the country." Full review
Tasting Table "Aaron Franklin's notoriety for his distinctive espresso barbecue sauce lags far behind the demand for his legendary brisket. " Full review
Time Out "Franklin’s house-made sausage is spicy, flavorful and oozing with juices. The hype is real, and you should really believe it." Full review
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The brisket is seasoned and smoked to juicy perfection.
Travel + Leisure "Line up at 10 a.m. with the other ’cue worshippers at Austin’s Franklin Barbecue, run by trailblazing pit master Aaron Franklin." Full review
