Franklin Barbecue
The most famous Texas smoked brisket restaurant in America. It has won the James Beard Award, and lines form hours before opening.
Owner Aaron Franklin is known for brisket slow-smoked at low temperature for more than 12 hours, which melts in your mouth and has a black pepper bark. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. each day and sells out, so many people arrive at 8 or 9 a.m. to queue. Some bring folding chairs and beer to pass the time. You can also reserve a whole brisket for pickup online several weeks in advance. Brisket costs about 35 dollars per pound. It is recommended to add ribs, sausage, and beans. Closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue-Sun 11:00 until sold out
Nearby sights
- Texas State Capitol
- Sixth Street
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Rainey Street Historic District
- LBJ Presidential Library
- Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
- Harry Ransom Center