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Franklin Barbecue

900 E 11th St · Austin, TX

Why you should go…

Franklin Barbecue smokes its brisket low and slow over post oak and has built a national reputation for it, drawing a line that often forms hours before the doors open. Aaron Franklin's East Austin spot serves until the day's meat sells out, sometimes by midday. Expect to wait, and bring cash or a card for the counter.

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General eat & drink guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Go early or go late

    The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.

  • Reservations open on a schedule

    Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.

  • Menus move with the season

    Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.

  • Ask what the place is known for

    Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.

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