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Franklin Barbecue

900 E. 11th, Austin, TX 78702 (University of Texas)
(512) 653-1187
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Ranked #4 of 2,452 restaurants in Austin
Cuisines: Barbecue
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighborhood: University of Texas
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighborhood: University of Texas
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Amsterdam, Nederland
Top Contributor
64 reviews 64 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The best BBQ in Austin, hands down. We arrived at 14.00 and there was a "sold out" sign hanging at the door. Because some locals told us that didn't mean there wasn't any food left, we entered and after waiting in line for something like 10 minutes, we were still able to place an order. Not everyrhing was there anymore,... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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29 reviews 29 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

If someone were to tell me that I would sit and wait 3 hours on a Tuesday morning for a restaurant to open and were #35 in line, I would tell them that they were nuts. I don't wait to pay for anything since Super Mario Brothers came out in the 70's. Well wait I did, because Aaron Franklin opened... More

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Corpus Christi, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

I went on a Sunday with my son and his wife. I happened to have two lawn chairs in my car. So me and my daughter n law waited in line while my son went to HEB and bought one more chair. There was a man on the corner renting lawn chairs for $5 each. We got there at 10:30... More

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Portland, Maine
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I ate at Franklin's on my travels through Texas this winter and was absolutely blown away by the food at this establishment. Coming from Maine, I always enjoy going down south for some real BBQ. I was surprised to show up a half hour early and be in the back of a mile long line, but quickly realized that this... More

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San Marcos, TX
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29 reviews 29 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We arrived at 10:00 am on a Wednesday and found roughly 40 people already in line. We waited about 2 hours before we sat with our food in front of us. The sausage was good, the turkey was good, the beans were good, the ribs were good, and the brisket was the best I've ever had in my life. Franklin... More

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Woo Doggy! The food here is just smoking delicious. I love the sweet yet spicy BBQ sauce they use here! Its like nothing I have ever tasted before. Make sure when you get here that you order the boneless ribletts. It was good because even my children could eat them without working about bones. They are normally pretty packed so... More

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Coppell, TX
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

This weekend was my second visit to Franklin BBQ. Second time I made a specific effort to get to Austin from Dallas in time to stand in line and wait for brisket. And the second time I was reminded how awesome brisket can be. It is seriously like no other brisket you'll have anywhere. The ribs are terrific, the sausage... More

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Went on a Friday and got there about 10am. There was a large line already. Some people start lining up at 07:30 to sample this BBQ. They serve until they sell out. The door opens at 11:00. So while waiting in line they send someone to ask what you are going to order. This isn't to take your order only... More

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Leeds
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We turned up on a saturday just after 9am and got in the queue where we ended up just after the halfway point overall. Around 10 am the staff come round to offer drinks and begin taking orders where they gauge how much meat will be left. At this stage you are told roughly how long your wait will be... More

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Vermont
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120 reviews 120 reviews
67 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We went on a chilly Wednesday.The sign says 11 until sold out. We figured we would be safe arriving at 11:30...we were lucky. They closed 5 people after us. The food was amazing. We got the last of the fatty brisket ( the best--but the lean was good too). The ribs literally fell off the bone and the bone was... More

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