AUSTIN, Texas — Southern Living has named Franklin Barbecue the best in Texas for the fifth straight year.
Pitmaster Aaron Franklin’s brisket with a tangy glaze keeps drawing crowds from around the world.
“Fifteen years ago, Aaron Franklin transformed his pioneering operation from a trailer into a brick-and-mortar spot on Austin’s East Side. Fans from around the world queue up for hours to experience the craftsmanship that has made Franklin a barbecue celebrity,” Southern Living wrote. “Flawless prime-grade brisket with a sweet, tangy glaze is still the showstopper here, and it’s accompanied by the quintessential Central Texas lineup of pork ribs, turkey, and jalapeño-Cheddar sausage.”
Southern Living also ranked the barbecue joint No. 20 across the entire South, No. 1 in America from LoveFood.com and No. 17 on Robb Report’s top U.S. restaurants list.