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Franklin Barbecue

Open

Central East Austin, Austin

🍖"the finest brisket I've ever had" (Anthony Bourdain)
🌶️Jalapeño cheddar sausage is the sleeper hit
🪑They hand out camping chairs for the line

This is the spot that turned Texas barbecue into a pilgrimage. Aaron Franklin's smoky, peppery bark and impossibly tender meat inspired a generation of pitmasters and still draws lines before sunrise.

line-worthy brisket
casual BBQ joint
Austin institution
communal waiting experience
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