Kerlin BBQ is hidden next to Veracruz All Natural on Cesar Chavez, and while the barbecue is really good, there’s never much of a line - probably because Franklin, La Barbecue, and Micklethwait are all within walking distance. They serve all of the greatest hits, but their barbecue kolaches are the reason to come here. Since they sell out fast, this is one time when it’s worth being in line when it opens at 9am.
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Franklin Barbecue has earned a reputation as the best place for smoked meats in the entire country, and rightfully so.
Just because it’s not Franklin’s BBQ doesn’t mean it’s not worth your time. This is some of the best BBQ in Austin.
Micklethwait is a BBQ trailer in East Austin. It’s not a classic yet, but these guys know what they’re doing.
Valentina’s churns out a beautiful fusion of our city’s greatest cuisines: barbecue and tacos. It’s absolutely worth the trip to Manchaca.
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LeRoy & Lewis is a barbecue truck located at Cosmic Coffee that serves all the classics, along with things like al pastor and brisket cookies.
