This beloved barbecue bastion continues to earn top marks for its 'Flawless prime-grade brisket.' ...

Austin’s Franklin Barbecue is still sitting pretty at the top of Texas’ smoking-hot barbecue scene, with the East Side institution named the best barbecue joint in the state for the fifth year in a ...

Franklin Barbecue in Austin is considered the country's best barbecue. (Franklin Barbecue/Courtesy of Franklin Barbecue) It ...

Texas' No. 1 barbecue joint has had an eventful year, to say the least. Franklin Barbecue in East Austin is constantly drawing long lines of people eager to try its award-winning smoked meats and over ...

After a temporary closure due to fire repairs, Franklin Barbecue reopened on Tuesday around 11 a.m., but the people came hours before. The line of them waiting to buy their favorite smoked meat ...

Southern Living has again crowned Franklin Barbecue the best in Texas. The Best of the South Awards for 2026 were revealed ...

Franklin Barbecue is officially taking inquiries for its new event space at 2027 Anchor Ln. An announcement on Instagram shows off Franklin Backyard and directs barbecue-lovers to an online contact ...

A legendary Texas barbecue restaurant is expanding after all, but not exactly with a new restaurant just yet. Franklin Barbecue in East Austin is reportedly adding a larger space for people to enjoy ...

It’s no secret that Texans take their barbecue seriously. The battle for the king of the smoker is a constant, flavorful brawl, with legendary joints and upstart food trucks vying for the top spot.

It’s been a while since I’ve found an honest “sugar cookie” on my brisket, but as I waited for my order to be filled, owner and pitmaster Aaron Franklin handed me a preview morsel from the fatty end ...