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Austin is the unofficial BBQ capital of the U.S. Juicy brisket and pork ribs can be found all over the city. These places offer the best of it. Pro-tip: don't be surprised if you have to wait on line.
Ada Warren: Best...brisket...ever...seriously. Born and raised in Texas, and this was the best brisket of my life. I would wait 10hrs for it, but I only had to wait 3. Ribs were crazy good!
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 151 tips and reviews
Lesley Robinson: Nothing will EVER compare to that first chunk of meat they give you as a reward for waiting in line! If you don't commit to Franklin's... DO THIS!
Andrew Alvarez: Fall off the bone pork ribs, beef sausage with great snap and flavor, and moist brisket with tasty bark. No line at noon on a Friday. Will have to come in morning for kolaches next time.
Elizabeth Hall: Try the fall off the bone beef ribs, best coleslaw I have ever tasted, homemade hot from the oven bread (wheat and white are great with honey butter!), and the finger licking BBQ sauce!
Kevin V.: The Texas Trill is amazing...chopped brisket, sausage slices, and chopped pulled rib meat... wash it down with a specialty brew from Hops & Grain or Independence Brewing.