Franklin Barbecue

900 E 11th St, Austin
(512) 653-1187

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Had the brisket, house sausage, jalapeño sausage and spare ribs. Sausage was good, brisket a bit fatty (even askings for lean cut), ribs were overly peppered. We had to scrape the pepper off in order to enjoy. Potato salad is commercial. Good yeah, but we've made better at home. Sorry.
To try this brisket, you'll have to queue for 3-4 hours (and that's on weekdays). Is it worth it? Yes, if you're a connoisseur. The meat is flawless: with a perfect smoky crust, incredibly juicy and melting in your mouth. It's not just food, it's a pilgrimage for meat lovers.
Franklin’s BBQ was definitely moist, tender, and super filling the flavors live up to the hype. The brisket especially was rich and juicy, and you can tell everything is smoked with care.

That said, the experience itself has a few drawbacks. The lines get long, and once you’re inside it feels a bit cramped with not enough seating for how busy it gets. The menu is pretty limited on sides, and the price is definitely on the higher end. Parking is also tight,...

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