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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby eltex » Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:44 pm

Raider18 wrote:I think I'm going to venture down there Tuesday and give it a shot. I'll come the long way home on 35 W so I can try Jambo's too.


Okay, are you leaving around 3-5am? You probably want to be in the line by no later than 9am. Rush hour traffic through Round Rock and into Austin might add an hour to your time. If you don't show up until 10am, you probably won't get served until 1pm, and they might run out of some items before you get it. I would have said to swing by John Mueller as well, but he is closed on Tuesday. I don't think LA BBQ is open on Tuesdays. That would leave Stiles Switch in Austin, and Louie Meuller in Taylor as the two other spots you could hit.
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Postby Raider18 » Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:57 am

You just talked me out if going. May wait until I have time for a hotel and can walk over.


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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby eltex » Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:22 am

Raider18 wrote:You just talked me out if going. May wait until I have time for a hotel and can walk over.


Or, plan a couple months ahead, and pre-order 5lbs of meat. It will cost $75-100, but it will save you blowing 3-5 hours in line. Split the cost with another person or three, and you have yourself a deal.
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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby Damon54 » Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:39 pm

Saw an offer on their FB to order whole Briskets & pick up w no line late last week.
They were closed for a Private event so they made the conciliatory effort.

Got off an email & an Austin friend was able to pick up a 5.25#er with little effort.
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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby Damon54 » Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:59 pm

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Postby Raider18 » Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:50 am

I'm at the front of this mess

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Postby Raider18 » Fri Dec 12, 2014 10:51 am

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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby cowboydon » Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:41 pm

Not to bad of a line actually
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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby bsooner75 » Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:07 am

Not too bad at all.…did you enjoy it? Bbq is great but the line is actually kinda fun as well.


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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby Raider18 » Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:22 pm

I got there at 7 and was 5th in line. Watched a movie on the iPad, then talked to those around me for the remainder of the time. Believe it or not the 4 hours flew by. Got ribs, brisket, pulled pork and sausage. Rib was too fatty and over cooked, brisket was fantastic, but was expecting to be blow away because of the hype and wasn't. Sausage was horrible, but the best pulled pork I've ever had. The best thing I can say is the customer service is top notch. Aaron himself even sat down with me for a bit to talk BBQ and gave me a list of his favorite places in town to check out. Good experience overall.


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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby Raider18 » Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:25 pm

The pics

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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby limey » Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:39 pm

That a pic of the kids meal? :D
How bout some more beans Mr.Taggert? I'd say you've had enough!
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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby Raider18 » Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:19 pm

Ha I ate from 3 BBQ places in 24 hours.


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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby limey » Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:59 pm

Figured you were doing that, looked like a great time.
How bout some more beans Mr.Taggert? I'd say you've had enough!
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Re: Franklins BBQ, Austin TX

Postby BigDave » Mon Dec 15, 2014 2:21 pm

That line is deceiving. From the stairs in the middle of the building to serve is a 1 hour wait once the doors are open. That line is about a 2.5 hr wait to be served if you are at the end. 8) 8) :chef: :chef:

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