Austin is THE place to be if you love BBQ, so it should be no surprise that we have several award-winning BBQ restaurants right here in the city. You can always bury your face in a plate full of brisket, but if you’d prefer to eat your brisket in a bun, you’ll want to head to Franklin Barbecue. This place has the best BBQ sandwich in the entire Southwest!

Franklin Barbecue is just a tiny little blue-and-white building on the corner of 900 East and 11th Street in Austin, but it's garnered world-wide fame with its incredible barbecue.
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The address of the restaurant is 900 E. 11th St., Austin, TX 78702.
People line up hours before this little restaurant opens...
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...and this sign goes up on the door pretty much every day.
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The dining room is more functional than fancy, but you didn't come here for the ambiance - you'll just be glad to have a place to sit down to tuck into your tray of barbecue.
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The brisket, ribs, and sausage, and pulled pork are so good that you'll soon see what all the fuss is about. Texas Monthly named this place Best Barbecue Joint In Texas, and Bon Appetit went a step further, calling it the Best Barbecue Join In America!
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The smoked brisket is the star of the show here. Slow-smoked, it's tender and savory.
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You could enjoy your brisket on a plate...but you'll want to try The Tipsy Texan - Franklin Barbecue's signature sandwich. It's made with chopped brisket, pieces of sausage, and crunch, tangy coleslaw.
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The Tipsy Texan is pure joy on a bun!
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If you still have room for dessert, grab one of the handheld pies - you can choose from pecan, bourbon banana, key lime, or lemon chess.
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Franklin Barbecue opens Tuesday through Sunday at 11 a.m. and remains open until it sells out. Get there early! The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
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Check out Franklin Barbecue’s full menu on its website.

Franklin Barbecue is just one of several great places to find a tasty BBQ sandwich! Check out our list of 8 Best BBQ Sandwiches in Austin.

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