Every year, Southern Living releases its list of the best barbecue joints in every state. Last year, Franklin Barbecue in Austin was named as Texas’ best. And this year, it remains the best, according ...

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 the country's best barbecue. (Franklin Barbecue/Courtesy of Franklin Barbecue) It ...

Be honest… are you a brisket purist or a combo plate chaos agent? Your BBQ order might be saying more about you than you ...

Barbecue inspires a special kind of loyalty in the South. When we asked readers to name the best joint in their state, they ...

Franklin took the Texas title in the 2026 edition of Southern Living’s South’s Best survey, marking a fifth consecutive state win, according to Southern Living. Food writer Robert Moss singled out the ...

From smoky brisket in Texas to tangy pulled pork in the Carolinas, the U.S. is home to some of the best barbecue on the ...