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Franklin Barbecue
Franklin Barbecue is a place to eat or drink in Austin, TX, part of the Austin guide. Cost: under $25.
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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