Brisket, ribs and a lunch service that ends when the food sells out. At Franklin Barbecue on East 11th Street, deciding how you want to order is part of planning the meal.
Sources & reporting note
This guide was prepared from official menus and public sources. It is not a firsthand dining review.
Before you order
Plan around lunch.
A few details to check before making plans.
An East Austin barbecue stop
Franklin Barbecue is at 900 E. 11th Street, on Austin’s East Side. Its MICHELIN Guide listing and inclusion in the guide’s Austin barbecue selection give first-time visitors a useful starting point when narrowing a long restaurant list. That recognition does not tell you how long today’s line will be.
The restaurant’s own visit information says it opens for lunch Tuesday through Sunday at 11 a.m. and closes when sold out. Build the rest of the day around that service window if eating here is a priority; a late-afternoon arrival should not be treated as a reliable lunch plan.
Read the menu in two ways
The official menu lists brisket, pork spare ribs, pulled pork and turkey by the pound, alongside sausage. It also has a sandwich section. A shared meat order lets a table try different cuts; separate sandwiches may make it simpler for each person to choose their own lunch.
Start by agreeing on the meats everyone wants, then ask the counter staff about the total quantity. Potato salad, slaw and pinto beans are listed as sides in several sizes. Choosing the sides after the meat makes it easier to think about the whole table’s order, instead of treating every item as a separate meal.
Advance pickup is a separate plan
Franklin links to an advance takeout ordering system for people who want to arrange pickup. Follow that link before planning around it: the available dates, collection times and order requirements need to work for your group.
Do not treat a pickup order as a dining-room booking. Before completing an order, check what you are collecting, when it will be ready and where you intend to eat it. This is especially useful when organizing lunch for several people and dividing the cost in advance.
Keep the visit flexible
For a counter visit, leave some space before the next commitment. A famous name is not a dependable estimate of the queue, and an advertised opening time is not a promise that every cut will remain available throughout service.
Check the official site again on the day you go, and keep a second lunch option in mind if your schedule is tight. You can return to the Roundmoa restaurant profile for the address and links while planning the rest of your Austin visit.
Plan your visit
Plan a visit to Franklin Barbecue.
Use the restaurant’s own links for current menus, opening hours and availability.
Franklin Barbecue
900 E. 11th St., Austin, TX 78702Official menuROUNDMOA / EDITORIAL
Sources & editorial note
Sources checked September 25, 2026. Dated menu examples may change. AI assisted with drafting and translation.
- 01Franklin: location and lunch service
- 02Franklin: current menu
- 03Franklin: advance pickup ordering
- 04MICHELIN Guide: Franklin Barbecue
This guide was prepared from official menus and public sources. It is not a firsthand dining review.
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