About Franklin Barbecue
Directory place in Austin. Check the sources for visit details.
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The quintessential Central Texas barbecue shrine that redefined craft smoked brisket.
Local Pro Tip: Bring a collapsible lawn chair and a cooler; arriving at 7:30 a.m. guarantees first-seating service when doors open at 11:00 a.m.
Follow the local chain (while you're here): Walk down East 11th for coffee at Vintage Bookstore and Wine Bar.
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World-Famous Post Oak Smoked Brisket & Morning Lawn-Chair Ritual
Salt-and-pepper barked Central Texas brisket smoked low and slow over native post oak on East 11th Street, validated by City of Austin food inspections.
3-Stop Local Walking Chain · Post Oak Smoke, Street Comal & Limestone Agave
East Austin Smoked Brisket, Street Tacos & Limestone Mezcal Den Chain
Savor post oak smoked brisket, sample Mexico City-style suadero tacos in a food truck park, and finish with copitas in an upstairs mezcal den.
Walk This 3-Stop Route (3.5 hours · 16 min estimated walking) →
