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 Texas' best barbecue joint, according to Southern Living. (Franklin ...

Every year, Southern Living releases its list of the best barbecue joints in every state. Last year, Franklin Barbecue in ...

The acclaimed foodie publication released its "All-Time Eater 38," crowning the most influential restaurants over the past two decades across the country. Both Franklin and Veracruz were the only ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Lone Star State is simply stuffed with prime barbecue destinations, but according to one nationally recognized tastemaker, only one has reigned supreme for five years in a row now: Franklin ...