Worth a Journey

The 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses in the US

Franklin Barbecue

Austin, United States

  1. BEST BBQ IN THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 5 2026

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Franklin Barbecue

A barbecue smokehouse in Austin, Texas, where meat is cut to order and sold by the pound. Sliced brisket, pork ribs and turkey make up the core menu, and the line forms hours before the 11am opening.

Highlights

  • Sliced brisket
  • Beef ribs
  • Jalapeno cheddar sausage

Good to know

  • Opens at 11am, lines start early
  • Pre-order minimum of five pounds
  • Items sell out by afternoon

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