Franklin Barbecue serves up authentic Central Texas barbecue daily from 11 AM until sold out (typically 1-2 PM). Our star is the daily-sliced brisket, 14-hour smoked over post oak for unmatched tenderness and bark. Massive beef ribs deliver carnivorous glory; don't sleep on the unexpectedly stellar pork ribs.
Complete your plate with housemade sides: vinegar-kissed slaw, mustard-potato salad, and pit beans enriched with brisket bits. Turkey shines on Thursdays. All meats sliced fresh to order, no sauce needed (but available for the faint-hearted).
Takeout only, no tables, maximum focus on quality. Lines build fast; arrive by 9 AM for prime position. Staff sling local beers to ease the wait. Catering for events captures that Franklin magic at scale. Pure, unadulterated smokehouse bliss that justifies crossing state lines.