Franklin Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

1. Franklin Barbecue

9.0
900 E 11th St (at Branch St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Central East Austin · 354 tips and reviews

Omar A.Omar Avitia: The best brisket I have ever had. Super super moist. Ribs fall off the none and have great seasoning. Turkey is also very moist. Definitely worth the wait.

emily c.emily chen: Got here at 7:40AM on a Saturday and waited until 1:15 to finally order. The brisket is pretty amazing and a whole different level... 100% worth it. Enjoy the whole tailgating/waiting experience too.

Nick J.Nick Johnson: Believe the hype. The brisket and ribs are incredible. Transported home and reheated the brisket is still better than anything available in London.

Terry Black's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

2. Terry Black's BBQ

8.9
1003 Barton Springs Rd (btwn Dawson Rd & Bouldin Ave), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Bouldin Creek · 143 tips and reviews

Miguel L.Miguel Lopez: Amazing brisket. The line was long but moved pretty quickly, and there was plenty of seating.

Loren H.Loren Heiman: Amazing, must go! Get the wet brisket and beef ribs!

Carrie W.Carrie Weise: Tried brisket, sausage and chicken with sides, all wonderful!

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

3. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

9.2
2451 S Capital of Texas Hwy (at Stoneridge Rd), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 171 tips and reviews

Patrick Q.Patrick Q: Consistanly one of the best BBQ places around! My fave is the brisket extra leas and lots of black. Cream corn and beans are great too. It would be nice to have more seating with A/C.

Jimmy R.Jimmy Rider: Great Texas BBQ - visiting from Australia we were given a full explanation and tasting of food on offer , before we ordered - Delicious Brisket ( Moist ) and Cream Corn mmmmmmm do yourself a favor !

Zach S.Zach Steiner: Brisket is great. Save room for banana pudding.

Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

4. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q

9.3
11570 Research Blvd (at Duval Rd), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Northwest Austin · 145 tips and reviews

Ed S.Ed Stening: If you choose the brisket, get the cutters choice.. very worth it! Amazing BBQ!

Michael M.Michael McHenry: Recommend the extra moist brisket, boiled potatoes and bread pudding

Riley L.Riley L: Really great Rudy's location. You can't go wrong with fatty brisket

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

5. Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew

8.7
6610 N Lamar Blvd (at Brentwood St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Brentwood · 114 tips and reviews

Art G.Art Gomez Tagle: $15.50 for a 2 meat plate with two sides. Cole slaw and Mac and cheese was good. Brisket was amazing. Skip the pork spare rib. Got 1/2 lb of beef rub for $10 definitely worth it.

Adam H.Adam Hickey: The brisket is delicious but don't underestimate the pork loin and turkey. Cream corn casserole is also on point.

Lynn V.Lynn VerPlank: The brisket, mac & cheese, and the corn casserole were delicious! Nice local beer selection too!

Micklethwait Craft Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

6. Micklethwait Craft Meats

9.0
1309 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 89 tips and reviews

Faith D.Faith Dabbs: The brisket melts in your mouth! The lamb sausage is divine, coming from someone who's not a fan of any kind of sausage. Cheese grits were AMAZING. A nice southwest twist. The slaw was also en pointe.

Andrew A.Andrew Alvarez: Brisket is buttery-moist, great bark. Pork ribs don't exactly fall off the bone but are delicious.

Tim T.Tim Talbot: Truly amazing brisket. Great Frito Pie

La Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

7. La Barbecue

9.3
2401 E Cesar Chavez St (at Anthony St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 43 tips and reviews

Kristen M.Kristen Marie: Brisket is so moist and melt in your mouth. Perfect rub and flavoring

Jennifer R.Jennifer Ruiz: Awesome food truck with plenty of outdoor seating. Get there early to line up, because there will be a line, but it is definitely worth the wait. Brisket is to die for!

Alex F.Alex Fish: Probably the best brisket I’ve ever had. Get Mac and cheese, it’s not on the menu but it’s yummy!

Lambert's Downtown BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

8. Lambert's Downtown BBQ

8.5
401 W 2nd St (at Guadalupe St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 302 tips and reviews

Southern LivingSouthern Living: Made our South's Best List! Try the brisket. It's rubbed with coffee and brown sugar and the pork ribs are dusted with coriander and glazed with maple. Read more.

Grace S.Grace S.: Brisket, short rib, wild boar ribs, pulled pork and frito pie.

demond k.demond kelley: The ribs, mac and cheese, and the brisket burger...Great food!!!

Stubb's Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

9. Stubb's Bar-B-Q

8.1
801 Red River St (at E 8th St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 339 tips and reviews

Corey J.Corey Johnson: Try the BBQ - Family style! Brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, Mac n cheese, mashed sweet potatoes, potato salad, corn bread & more that couldn't fit in the photo.

Gail H.Gail H: Sunday brunch! Can't go wrong to try everything from brisket to grits!

Tiffany R.Tiffany R.: Great amphitheater!!! Their Jalapeño brisket Sandwhich is pretty darn good too

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

10. Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

8.6
217 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 64 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Go for the brisket and beef ribs! Pork ribs were okay. Mac n cheese with jalapeño and bacon is the best side.

Ray L.Ray Lopes: Delicious brisket and corn on cobb, great local beer selection, fair price. Nice atmosphere, just get in line and enjoy!

Ariana V.Ariana Voyer: The brisket, jalapeño bacon mac & cheese, and cole slaw were total stand outs and so incredibly good! Also enjoyed the beef ribs and sausage.

Kerlin BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

11. Kerlin BBQ

8.8
1700 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · 26 tips and reviews

Kat S.Kat Swansey: Brisket is fantastic and moist. The pork rib falls off the bone. However, I am not a fan of the sauce. Will still come back again and again.

Andrew A.Andrew Alvarez: Fall off the bone pork ribs, beef sausage with great snap and flavor, and moist brisket with tasty bark. No line at noon on a Friday. Will have to come in morning for kolaches next time.

Jonathan J.Jonathan Jenkins: Brisket, pork ribs, blue cheese slaw, jalapeño dill potato salad all delicious

Iron Works BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

12. Iron Works BBQ

7.9
100 Red River St (at E Cesar Chavez St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · Downtown Austin · 185 tips and reviews

Emerson Q.Emerson Quevedo: The ribs are their best dish but if you want to find that out on your own try "The Sampler" comes with the brisket, a sausage and 1 rib! - the best BBQ in downtown Austin.

Thomas H.Thomas Heil: Incredible brisket plate with delicious potato salad and smokey-flavored beans.

Sebastian A.Sebastian Albers: Try the beef brisket with cole slaw and sweet corn salad. It's wonderful!

Black's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

13. Black's BBQ

8.8
3110 Guadalupe St (at W 31 1/2 St), Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · West University · 33 tips and reviews

Belinda K.Belinda Kathryn: Brisket, sausage and pork ribs were ON POINT!! Get the pepper sauce too!

Andrew S.Andrew Spear: Great brisket, they can sell out later in the evening though.

Eric R.Eric Roberson: The brisket was amazing. I think it fixed my lazy eye

Suerte is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

14. Suerte

9.2
1800 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Jaclyn R.Jaclyn R: It’s a great restaurant! Highly recommend the brisket tacos and squash tamal! Good service & definitely an on trend place. Make sure you make a res. Pro tip: set a notification on Resy for avail.

Jason L.Jason Leibowitz: The brisket taco is amazing. Get the Don Dario cocktail.

RaniaRania: Was very busy on a Friday. Great place for dinner & drinks before bar hoping. Loved the bean dip appetizer & brisket taco. Good quality cocktails too.

Loro is one of The 15 Best Places for Brisket in Austin.

15. Loro

9.1
2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
BBQ Joint · South Lamar · 47 tips and reviews

HillarieHillarie: The brisket is, of course, fantastic, but I was very impressed with the oak grilled snap peas.

Judith C.Judith Charlton: Great atmosphere super ribs and brisket the coconut rice was delish so was the pickled cauliflower and sauce. Super menu with an Asian twist.

Craig V.Craig Vodnik: Everything is great, but I love the brisket, potato's and patio.