Hitler never got to eat at Franklins BBQ

[Davetex]

Cool history lesson.

YouTube - ‪Hitler Doesn't Get Franklins BBQ‬‏

 

[San Antone RR]

That was hilarious. Salt Lick at the end was priceless.

 

[Davetex]

Yeah, I think the gas station reference was about Rudy's.

 

[Wolfwood]

 

[TrailDust]

I get that way when I can't get to Bandana's BBQ when I'm visiting relatives in Missouri....

 

[Skip]

Too funny

 

[Tejano Scott]

Haha... IS Franklin's really that good? I've never been.

 

[mopaw]

I have heard that Franklin got his start working for one of the Mueller family. He took first place in brisket at the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest a couple weeks ago. I still prefer Louie Muellers in Taylor.

 

[Bithabus]

I like the Salt Lick. Is Franklins better?

 

[35Remington]

I like the Salt Lick. Is Franklins better?

I'll let you know in about 2 hours. Guy in front of me says the line's usually twice this long.

 

[Shuutr]

I like the Salt Lick. Is Franklins better?

Yes. Yes it is. I went when they were in a trailer. I'd get there 30 minutes before open and I'd be 10th in line. At open, the line was 20-30 deep. This spring, in their new place I showed up 2 hours before open to save a spot for some out of town friends and I was third in line. At open, the line was over and hour.

Verdict: worth it. Brisket was fantastic. Moist, tender and full of flavor. No sauce needed. Pork. Sausage. All great.

 

[Dash Riprock]

Haha... IS Franklin's really that good? I've never been.

It absolutely is.

 

[Dash Riprock]

I like the Salt Lick. Is Franklins better?

I like Salt Lick also but Franklin is in a different league. I've eaten there at least a dozen times dating back to the trailer days. It's one of the few places I've been that consistently lives up to the hype.

 

[35Remington]

Sorry, forgot to return with my report! It was phenomenal. I've had most of the famous BBQ Texas has to offer, and Franklin is right up there at the top. They open at 11:00am. First guy there today says he showed up at 8:45am. I arrived at 10:30am and was the 115th person in line. The 125th person didn't eat. They ran out of food. That's how it works--limited supply creates unparalleled demand.

 

[35Remington]

One guy said there are people on Craigslist willing to stand in line for you for $15/hr.

 

[35Remington]

This pile of meat, plus 3 pints of sides, was $90.