Barbecue restaurant located in Austin that has attracted a national following
General Information
Child (1-11) Resident: $2.00; Non-Resident: $4.00
Junior (12-17) Resident: $3.00; Non-Resident: $5.00
Adult (18-61) Resident: $5.00; Non-Resident: $9.00
Senior (62-79) Resident: $2.00 ; Non-Resident: $5.00
Patrons 80+, City of Austin Employees, Veterans, Retired and Active Duty Military: Free
On-site ticket sales are available at payment kiosks. Credit card, and exact change accepted.
Overview
Franklin Barbecue is the Austin restaurant that put Central Texas brisket on the national map. What began as a food trailer in 2009 has grown into one of the most acclaimed barbecue joints in the country, known for slow-smoked, post-oak brisket and lines that form before the doors open.
History
Aaron Franklin opened Franklin Barbecue as a trailer in 2009, selling out of brisket daily from the start. The restaurant moved into a permanent building in 2011, painted in the same colors as the original trailer. Its reputation grew quickly, earning a feature on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations in 2012 and a visit from President Barack Obama in 2014, who bought lunch for the people waiting in line behind him.
The Food
Franklin Barbecue is credited with helping lead the "new-traditionalist" barbecue movement, built around quality meat and simple technique.
- Brisket – Smoked over post oak wood and seasoned simply with salt and pepper; the restaurant's signature order.
- Pulled pork, pork ribs, sausage, and turkey round out the menu.
Acclaim
Franklin Barbecue's reputation is backed by some of the barbecue world's top honors: Bon Appétit named it the best barbecue in the country in 2011, Aaron Franklin became the first pitmaster to win a James Beard Award (Best Chef: Southwest) in 2015, and Texas Monthly has repeatedly ranked it among the state's best barbecue joints.
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