The East Austin restaurant is led by pitmaster Aaron Franklin and has become the face of Central Texas barbecue since opening ...

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

Franklin took the Texas title in the 2026 edition of Southern Living’s South’s Best survey, marking a fifth consecutive state win, according to Southern Living. Food writer Robert Moss singled out the ...

A highly-acclaimed Texas barbecue joint is expanding to offer its smoked meats without having to wait in line for hours. Franklin Barbecue in East Austin will soon be opening a new space solely ...

An iconic Austin barbecue joint is getting the spotlight as a must visit destination in Southern Living's 2026 South's Best ...

Two iconic Texas eateries, one known for its "gospel" of smoked meats and another for its "perfect" tacos, were recently recognized for making a huge impact on restaurant culture beyond the Lone Star ...

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 ...

In the world of Texas barbecue, you'd be hard pressed to find a flame that burns brighter than Franklin Barbecue in Austin. Owned and operated by Aaron Franklin, the barbecue bastion reportedly is set ...

These spots were among Robb Report's first-ever list of the 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century. The Austin trio were the only Texas restaurants to make the list. Their simple yet ...

What are the greatest places to eat since the turn of the century, and are any of those spots in Texas? Luxury-living-focused publication Robb Report on Nov. 19 revealed its list of the 100 Greatest ...

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 ...