I'll admit I was a bit skeptical when Cain (the su...

I'll admit I was a bit skeptical when Cain (the super friendly staff managing the line) told us it would be a two hour wait.

It looked like a line for a popular roller coaster. Really though, how much better can someone smoke meat? They even provide folding chairs to relax in line while waiting. Instead we stood and got some emailing done for work.

When we finally sat down to these platters of BBQ local meat, we were not disappointed. Franklin BBQ delivered on the hype. The brisket is considered the best BBQ in the universe. And it was the star - the texture as delicate as it was flavorful. The pulled pork was spot on too, and the turkey as tasty as the best Thanksgiving. Coleslaw was crisp and clean and baked pinto beans hearty, smoky, and not syrupy. Needless to say it was worth the wait.

Cain was the real star though. He embraced us as friends, with information, smiles, and an invitation to see the smoker room after our meal.

We were impressed by the 5 massive smokers made from old propane tanks! The smell of wood smoked mixed with real Texas BBQ will stick with us long after we depart Austin this Saturday!