The legendary Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, is the 'OG of restaurant hype,' famous for its perfectly executed, tender, and addictively seasoned brisket. A true pilgrimage for barbecue lovers.

Experience the legendary brisket, so tender you can cut it with a plastic fork, and savor the addicting salty crust and perfect smoke levels.
In their own words: “Now we move on to Austin, Texas... Franklin Barbecue is the OG of restaurant hype... And after all these years, is Franklin still the king? ...Don't even need a knife. Just use a plastic fork. That's how good it is. Wow. That's insane. What I'm really loving is, number one, how tender it is. The salt on the crust is addicting... It's perfectly executed. Seasoned to the limit with salt. The smoke levels are amazing... It's an S.”
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