The Best Barbecue In Austin that You Don't Have to Wait For

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The Best Barbecue In Austin that You Don't Have to Wait For - The Meat Show

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Everyone’s heard of Franklin: the Austin barbecue favorite open only for lunch is known for great brisket and extremely long lines. But on a quick trip through Austin, killing 3-4 hours waiting for a meal is often out of the question. Enter: this episode of The Meat Show, wherein host and professional carnivore Nick Solares offers 3 totally worthy alternatives to Franklin, from the history-rich to the flavorful young guns.
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@raphaelherthel3413 7 жыл бұрын

everybody knows that the best bbq is john's bbq and foot masage

@the2ndfastest173 4 жыл бұрын

Jones*

@CollegeBallYouknow 4 жыл бұрын

Juan’s*

@0n0ff53 4 жыл бұрын

*Join Us**

@maxthe1st139 4 жыл бұрын

We all know hes right

@manslayerpupil 4 жыл бұрын

A fellow man of culture I see

@mkejdo 8 жыл бұрын

For reference, I was there the day this was filmed. The line was 3 hours and 15 minutes, and I had a great time that day. I talked to people, drank some Lone Star beer, and took pictures. Met Benji, and had an awesome day. Made friends with the guy in front of me and his family from Chicago.

@kevinjohnson7177 6 жыл бұрын

Besides the lines, cult following, and the best bbq hands down. When you have a professional video produced titled "the best bbq that isn't Franklin's" you know you made it. Congrats Aaron.

@40russia 7 ай бұрын

Originally from Austin. When I go back to visit friends and family I go to Terry Black's. Sooo good and no long lines if you go off hours.

@cabelleo 8 жыл бұрын

I like that he appreciates the barbecue and culture. But as a native Texan, its strange hearing a brit using phrases like "much more sophisticated culinary expedition" in discussing deeply southern dishes

@midnightfun1277 4 жыл бұрын

He sounds boston or new jersey.

@acehighjohn1759 4 жыл бұрын

@Craig Sundaram if only someone would make a thing on the internet to find stuff out about a subject by typing a simple question about said subject.

@SuWoopSparrow 4 жыл бұрын

Why is it strange? He explains his reasoning. In modern barbecue joints, such as Franklins, there is more of an emphasis on the technique and science in achieving deliberate results and maximizing the good barbecue has to offer, while minimizing the bad.

@Smithy250 4 жыл бұрын

He's some weird mix of American and British

@theunconventionaljourney7359 4 жыл бұрын

I can assure you as a brit that we don't come across as pretentious as this guy haha

@SuperDeviation 8 жыл бұрын

The last guy must be high...

@marcosgonzalez7607 8 жыл бұрын

OH YES most definitely. he was stoned for suuuuuuure.

@natureshamy 8 жыл бұрын

AF.

@michaelmixon2479 8 жыл бұрын

Exactly right!

@Ash_Wen-li 8 жыл бұрын

He's also in the Chili episode and he looks high there as well.

@justbeingfrank6342 8 жыл бұрын

I said the same damn thing.

@dorothygale5896 5 жыл бұрын

Texas Monthly says the best is Snow's in Lexington, Lee County. The pit boss is the 73 year old head custodian at Giddings Middle School, everybody calls her Tootsie. They all have full time jobs and ht's why Snow's is only open on Saturday.

@StarreLabell 8 жыл бұрын

I love living in South Central Texas!!! Texas has the best BBQ in the world.

@lizh804 3 жыл бұрын

You don't have to wait in line--- just order ahead and you get to skip the line (remember this for after COVID). Franklin BBQ is the best- if you plan ahead, you don't have to wait forever. There's a line for a reason.

@EvLSpectre 8 жыл бұрын

Nick is a great man, he is a good presenter who obviously cares about food. highlighting some of the lesser known amazing foods of many states, especially my home state of Texas. Who cares about is past as a skinhead, he has renounced it and apologized. Everyone makes mistakes as a young adult, as we are easily indoctrinated into ideologies and beliefs. He stepped away from it and is now doing great work as a meat eaters spokesman.

@nathanharrison3648 6 жыл бұрын

@JackJackKcajify 5 жыл бұрын

nobody knew about his past, or cared about it, until you brought it up. seems like a passive and sly attempt at slandering and ruining the rep of a host / food journalist.

@DuyNguyen-bv1oz 5 жыл бұрын

Jordan 7

@joeywoo9517 5 жыл бұрын

@@JackJackKcajify you are very stupid

@gothix114 5 жыл бұрын

@@JackJackKcajify Mate, literally look a few comments down and people are still calling him skinhead. Jordan is completely right.

@booonk6047 5 жыл бұрын

1:18 she T H I C C

@sosaalejandro5536 4 жыл бұрын

Had to go back and pause that. 👆

@ramaraju4871 4 жыл бұрын

😂 Nothing escapes the eye of KZfaq viewers does it 😂

@tvtveer 4 жыл бұрын

She ain’t got no business being that thicc

@TheWTFsauce 4 жыл бұрын

Came for the bbq stayed for dat ass

@joecampbell4199 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guy what a fantastic host, his knowledge base is unbelievable. I love how he covers all facets not just the meat but the patina of the place that serves it

@ljessecusterl 8 жыл бұрын

Iron Works will always hold a special place in my heart.

@GeoffreyMhd 8 жыл бұрын

Nick you're great. I'm sick of those people that act like they are flawless and judge other people cowardly behind there screen ...

@DheerajJagadev 7 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. My only quibble with it as a Virginian is that pulled pork has its roots in Virginia even though our Carolinian cousins are better known for it in this day and age. If you ever make it to Williamsburg, VA, I highly recommend Pierce's pit barbecue. Great episode and your passion for good delicious food is very apparent!

@40russia 7 ай бұрын

I'm originally from Austin and ya ain't wrong. And pulled pork is so good it needs to be shared! Recently had whole hog bbq in at Rodney Scott's in Charleston SC. Dang. That was a revelation. Got a personal tour of their hog cookers by the man himself. Great guy. Amazing food.

@keith3915 5 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling you have to wait for them now.

@UmmCarl 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLY someone mentioned House Park, the ABSOLUTE BEST BBQ in Austin!

@slicknick7121 8 жыл бұрын

This guy describes things that have disintegrated as a "mere rumour" way too often haha. I liked it at first but he has said it in every video I've watched with him in it.

@dropmelon 8 жыл бұрын

I really don't get why people keeps saying that he seems cocky.

@BruhHowDidIGetHere 8 жыл бұрын

He's a former skinhead, fuck him.

@CaseyMcots 8 жыл бұрын

+Bruh really? Where did you get that info from?

@AlienwareGaming 8 жыл бұрын

+Casey M www.thewrap.com/vox-medias-eater-blog-suspends-editor-over-past-life-as-skinhead-report/

@dropmelon 8 жыл бұрын

Other than the fact that he used to be a skinhead in 1980s,I still don't see why people keeps saying that he's cocky. About the photo that is uploaded to google+ in late 2012,I don't know if it's really from 2012 since he looks drastically younger that particular. I didn't even recognise which one is nick. But I digress.

@challengeit7474 8 жыл бұрын

Anyway what can be better than real Barbecue?

@Alif_YouTube 6 жыл бұрын

im from the UK, never seen BBQ like this. really looks amazing

@stephencombs3971 5 жыл бұрын

“It’s held together by a mere rumor of collagen”. 👍😂😂😂

@GougerOfTheGroin 8 жыл бұрын

Solares' prose once again blazes hotter than any of the pits featured in this video. I have a viscous coating of tang on my tongue just thinking about the next episode of Meat Eater. #I'mOnTeamSolares

@Drakelx55 6 жыл бұрын

I just visited La Barbecue earlier and it was well worth the 2 hour wait for that brisket.

@moin6077 5 жыл бұрын

Austin TX, my dream food destination. Hope I get to visit someday.

@gergc36 3 жыл бұрын

meh

@m_fadhln 5 жыл бұрын

yes i'd like to torture myself by watching this at 3pm with my stomach so empty like my soul

@gosman949 5 жыл бұрын

No place is worth waiting in line for when I can make mine own in my smoker and sit while it smokes. Jay from Dallas.

@DUNGSTA 5 жыл бұрын

You only live once...

@death2pc 4 жыл бұрын

I've been to numerous cities in the world, beginning within the USA where the food/cuisine was beyond famous and I agree.........., no need to ever wait. There's always some other place that let's you walk right in............ Get a life and reality stupid hipsters...................

@craigscott7315 4 жыл бұрын

Well, if you choose House BBQ or Ironworks instead of Franklin or LaBarbeque, you made a mistake. Nobody goes to Franklin all the time but it's world class. Now, LaBarbeque is fantastic but will likely have an hour wait.

@Dang3rzon3 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@SuWoopSparrow 4 жыл бұрын

@@death2pc The world is waiting. You went ot numerous cities around the world? You must have gone on an airplane. So you must have waited in line. I guess you must be a hipster. Get a life and stay at home where you don't need to wait for anything or anyone.

@samw2299 8 жыл бұрын

Don't really see the reason for the downvotes - I do prefer Lucas' personality maybe but they both deserve merits and know their stuff. pls no bully

@BruhHowDidIGetHere 8 жыл бұрын

Because this guy was a skinhead

@rights9620 8 жыл бұрын

Wow. True or fake, this review and tasting was fairly accurate and entertaining. We should trust eater with their choice of host even if thats true ( wich would be a shame ).

@rights9620 8 жыл бұрын

ATW Tech Yeah Yeah, done some research myself but it seems he's trying to deeply forget this episode of his life. If he's over it, great, if he's lying tho', anyway, I'll trust Eater to make the right decision as them only can decide.

@JernauMoratGurgeh 8 жыл бұрын

Embarrassing strawman argument, skinheads weren't dictators that killed millions of people, they're just racists.

@zombiTrout 8 жыл бұрын

+Jernau Morat Not all Skinheads are racist. Quite a few are anti-fascist.

@TheMontegonian 8 жыл бұрын

Great job Nick. Because of this episode, I have 3 more awesome places to visit when I go to Texas.

@4R1P5R 4 жыл бұрын

Burnt ends come from the point not the flat. 😆

@xrayguy1981 3 жыл бұрын

Just like he said La Barbecue was founded by John Lewis, and that’s incorrect also.

@bthor76 8 жыл бұрын

Wait...did he say the burnt end is the flat of the brisket that they chop off and refire? I just finished watching Aaron Franklin's video and he says the burnt ends come from the "point".

@kevenheinz6962 4 жыл бұрын

It's from the point, and Nick knows it very well, he just goofed here.

@bthor76 4 жыл бұрын

@@kevenheinz6962 Oh....so you speak for him. Check! Got it!

@GlassHalfFull10 4 жыл бұрын

I came to the comments to see if anyone else picked up on that

@tavaquad 4 жыл бұрын

@@GlassHalfFull10 me too and so they did.

@LeePeteZzzaA 8 жыл бұрын

Eater is a great channel, regardless of who hosts each video.... Great quality content, keep up the work Eater

@MeetTheSmythes 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Great footage and great quality content. What more can any you tuber ask for ?

@nugrahaputra8974 7 жыл бұрын

the photo of nick taken in front of iron work is pretty dope. I Think he was a cool teenager back then. i am so curious about what he have been doing in his youth.

@100smp 6 жыл бұрын

As an Austinite on Ironworks - This is a place that the corporate convention center herd goes to on their lunch break as it is across the street. It sux compared to the other Austin BBQ places. La BBQ is great though. Many other great local bbq places could have been visited here instead of Iron works. Styles Switch, Coopers, Blacks, etc... the list is long.

@jehanmartinez868 6 жыл бұрын

Of course there are other great bbq places. But Franklin's is the King of bbq. Plain and Simple. Been to a lot of places and this one is hands down the best. And for all complaining about the long line/wait, that's the fun part! And if you don't want to wait, then you don't have to eat there.

@thyslop1737 5 жыл бұрын

The guy serving the mixed plate at House Park has been working there FOREVER.

@raysville7256 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for relieving me of the 5 hr. wait, will also check out the others posted.

@00Eamonn 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Love Nick and am very glad to see him back.

@MrBingping 5 жыл бұрын

La barbeque is phenomenal and absolutely the first place I'd go if I couldn't swing Franklins, but time allowing, Franklins is still king.

@rickrayn 5 жыл бұрын

I was in Austin in January. I went to the Ironworks as well as Rudy's , which is a chain across the region. I went to the Saltlick and a couple others in Lockhart.

@mmholling87 3 жыл бұрын

What was your favorite place?

@rickrayn 3 жыл бұрын

@@mmholling87 For atmosphere the Saltlick would be hard to beat. There was a fire/smoke pit near where you enter and above the wood are these sausages absorbing the smoke. There was in Lockhart, in the town centre, one where the pitmaster was really friendly and let me get up close and then took me for a tour.

@mmholling87 3 жыл бұрын

@@rickrayn thanks for the response. I have tried a few places in DFW but I would like to try Franklin's, Black, Kreuz, and the Saltlick.

@corystansbury 7 жыл бұрын

My opinion on BBQ is that variety is the spice of life. I have not spent time in Austin, but I know in KC, I've yet to have bad BBQ. It's wonderful to try different people's 'Q and experience the differences. This all looks incredible to me.

@fishguy911 2 жыл бұрын

KC bbq is all covered in a sweet sticky sauce, like it’s trying to hide something. True central Texas beef bbq has no sauce. So you have to get it right.

@TheWelsman13 3 жыл бұрын

At 1:18 you can see that Ironworks also sells cakes in the background

@marcustenhaafus 3 жыл бұрын

4:11 Not the flat of the brisket. Burnt ends are from the point.

@le_jiggy_garcon 6 жыл бұрын

Omg I need to go to USA for this BBQ. It looks so tasty

@terryb3388 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you dig Iron Works

@Maddie_eqq 3 жыл бұрын

I thought this was daily dose of internet’s channel, and was like whaaaaaat, lol

@aaronwhite2209 7 жыл бұрын

Super cool thanks for taking the time. Showing some neat places.

@JasonAlexzander1q47 Жыл бұрын

He described a burnt end incorrectly. A burnt end comes from the point of the brisket. Usually the first 1" slice is taken. Which is then cubed into 1" squares.

@LordofAssassins43 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Although after spending 4 years in the South I swear the definition of a burnt end changes based on the region you're in, they all make them differently sometimes even changing which type of meat is used!

@TheJourneyMaster 2 жыл бұрын

When I want BBQ in Austin, I stop by IronWorks!

@lance2256 7 жыл бұрын

I've always thought burnt ends come from the point.

@chuckdavis572 7 жыл бұрын

they do. he wrong

@texasbuilt1066 6 жыл бұрын

Burnt end are cubed up point. This guy has no clue.

@MeetTheSmythes 5 жыл бұрын

Okay.

@lukepowell222 5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say that lol, smoked some on weekend and definitely point.

@darthsailormoon4831 5 жыл бұрын

They could come from both but it is best from the point.

@FirstWorldProblemz 3 жыл бұрын

Reads title but 15 seconds in he says there’s a 4 hour line you have to wait in🤣

@martinblake2278 5 жыл бұрын

Watching this you will think Franklin is just a hipster place and their barbecue is not unique or special and has the same taste as the others. So I thought eating everywhere else (including the restaurants shown on this video) thinking I am not really missing something special. Boy I was wrong when I finally endured the line and tried their menu. Ate twice there already and no doubt in my mind: the brisket, beef ribs, and pork ribs are the BEST in the WHOLE WORLD. There is a reason why the line is always long. Can't wait for my 3rd visit.

@luphoxcastl 6 жыл бұрын

Burnt ends come from the point. The flat doesn't have enough fat to take on any additional cooking. The flat is best for slices of lean brisket.

@danielv2k11p2fo 5 жыл бұрын

Tittle said places you don’t have to wait in line, but the second place had a line that resembles that of Franklins.

@massageworksnyc 8 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Welcome back Nick!!

@jamesdooling4139 6 жыл бұрын

Iron Works is the style your grandparents and parents-as-kids would have enjoyed Texas barbecue.

@RafaelTheMusician 8 жыл бұрын

I saw this place at Chef movie. Seeing chef casper eating that thing makes my mouth watery.

@daandemeyer1708 2 жыл бұрын

Texas perfected BBQ and then decided to serve mac and cheese with it. Imagine that 😅

@dwmcever 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a 4th gen Texan and, I would be honored to eat Texas BBQ at just about any BBQ Joint in the State. And just about have. 90% are just as good as Franklins. It's real easy to tell. How crowded are they at lunch and dinner. How long have they been in business. The more the place looks like the pits haven't been cleaned since Carter was President the better. Also I have never eaten at a Black BBQ joint that wasn't to die for. In the last 20 years I've eaten at two joints where I would not go back. Both were less than a year old. If I lived anywhere but Texas, I'd just be a Vegan.

@trololololtube 4 жыл бұрын

“I might even tell you about it” well I’d hope so... it’s your job.

@bernardcwalsh 4 жыл бұрын

Iron works is absolutely outstanding

@amyrivers9792 6 жыл бұрын

Meat isn't my favourite thing to eat but this video is making me so hungry.

@bigrig8539 3 жыл бұрын

Burnt ends are from the point not the flat. It tastes sooo good

@cheetah2thedeath 6 жыл бұрын

Austins best bbq is sam bbq in east austin.martin luther king and mickjager used to adore that spot

@peterlukats937 4 жыл бұрын

If you think I'm queueing four hours for food, barbecue or otherwise, no matter how good it is, you are very much mistaken.

@superdan422 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t watch this and not get up and go eat something. It just makes me too hungry

@shanrahman7841 8 жыл бұрын

You guys deserve more viewers. :[

@eater 8 жыл бұрын

We know! Spread the word, thanks for watching!

@jdgafmyob3573 8 жыл бұрын

+Eater just shared this video :-)

@johnedgard861 8 жыл бұрын

+Eater Where's Pelin?

@theoneandonly1452 6 жыл бұрын

Eater I would like to hear from you the recent blasphemy regarding Brooklyn bbq

@Fr3shBoiKim 4 жыл бұрын

Has no one ever heard of black’s bbq? There’s one in Lockhart too. It’s melt in your mouth good.

@amirlecter8318 Жыл бұрын

1:54 my favourite part of the episode

@celestelascuna4192 6 жыл бұрын

Background music on 2:30 sounds like it came straight from pokemon

@lilgooey169 4 жыл бұрын

If this dudes choice of bad sleeve tattoos is like his pallet, I will wait in line at Franklins.

@ultra78721 6 жыл бұрын

I am from Atx Born and raised ..You are been shown what is popular because of bunch of drunk,hangover-ed hungry people,that leave six street and go to these establishments eat the food and swear is the best! And brag how good it was to outsiders! Especially like Juan in a million Tacos here in Austin ..Regular street Tacos people waiting in lines, its Ridiculous Anyways Back to the BBQ Truth be told! So many better Pits here in ATX and the surrounding towns. There is no best ..So many pits and they all have their unique taste! What stands them out ,is the unique sides and home made desserts! If you are from Atx you know what im talking about! And the ones shown above certainly do not have that!

@baldwintheleper 5 жыл бұрын

You sound like you know what you're talking about. I think I want to know about any places you might recommend, on the off chance I ever visit Austin (which is 10000 miles away from where I live, so it might take a while). So if you have any recommendations, let us know.😊

@MrPig208 5 жыл бұрын

I was in Atx in March and my buddy took me to Stiles Switch BBQ and it was great, we didn't have time to sit around and wait for Franklins and from what i have heard from locals it is good but hardly worth the wait and over hyped.

@garygsp3 5 жыл бұрын

@@MrPig208 There are lots of great places to go in and around ATX for BBQ. Franklin's is right at the top of my list everytime. However that isn't always practical but it is a treat. Franklin's BBQ certainly isn't over hyped. People that tell you that have never been and trust me there are LOTS of people that have never been who think they are expert's.

@jeddunn 8 жыл бұрын

The sausage of central Texas is beef based. However there is a lot of pork sausage in North and East Texas. Each region has its own spin and influences.

@RaedVS 5 жыл бұрын

Last dude was stoned af

@noahlau773 4 жыл бұрын

It sure looked like you had to wait for the second BBQ

@TheTerminusX 8 жыл бұрын

"Professional Carnivore". It gets me everytime.

@misterkelly1000 7 жыл бұрын

The man explains well the food he eats.

@LizRobbinsGauna44 5 жыл бұрын

He did not mention Stiles Switch BBQ. Best BEEF ribs ever. On another note, if you order Franklin's months in advance, you can walk up an pick it up, no wait. You pay when you pick it up. You just have to know what you will be doing months in advance. Not a bad deal.

@robertharaldsson2881 7 жыл бұрын

Last guy was so high god dauym! He probably beats half of Amsterdam XD

@joebob6402 6 жыл бұрын

Burnt ends are typically made from the point not the flat. GREAT video

@drewm3996 3 жыл бұрын

It really varies tbh but more from the point

@ms-iz9iy 5 жыл бұрын

Franklin’s is amazing but the first time I went there I didn’t even know what it was and was pissed we had to be at a bbq at 8am to eat lunch. It is amazing but unrealistic to expect people to constantly wait that long to possibly get food. And the worst part is that people start cutting and you see others that know the people that work there and go in through a back door and get their food in 5 minutes. That was my biggest issue with franklin’s.

@GlassHalfFull10 4 жыл бұрын

It’s about the experience, not only the food.

@Cycl0pzZClan 4 жыл бұрын

You can order online, a lot of people like to wait in line because it’s somewhat of a tradition, but about the line cutting and the other stuff I could see why that would upset someone that’s not cool at all.

@Colt-fo5jd 4 жыл бұрын

Always bring a couple of doobers for the kitchen staff, you'll forever dine like a king in a flash

@Soshi12005 4 жыл бұрын

Is the food really that good that people would wait 6-8hrs in line when I could go to another bbq place and just enjoy a quiet lunch at lunch time

@Colt-fo5jd 4 жыл бұрын

@@Soshi12005 it is absolutely some of the best bbq I've ever had, but there is certainly a "hype" element involved. Nowadays, if the line is long I go immediately to Micklethwaits trailer down the road. It is so good. Or La bbq.

@smokescreen399 4 жыл бұрын

Oh why do I torture myself watching these mouth watering bbq videos sigh... my kingdom my kingdom for great brisket n ribs.

@tomsalt06 6 жыл бұрын

That guy talking. About his smoke room definitely gets cooked asf from the bbq smoke hahah

@justinjanecka3203 6 жыл бұрын

Just a correction to your statement about Texas mostly serving all beef sausage. That is primarily true outside of the "Golden Triangle" between Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. The Area between 290 and I10; however, is influenced primarily by Czech and Polish immigrants that arrived between 1850 - 1900 and are known for pork/beef blends and even in some cases 100% pork sausage, especially during times when beef is expensive. Rule of thumb if it's a Barbecue joint ran by Central Europeans it's more than likely going to involve a beef/pork blend in Texas.

@michaelpiseno321 7 жыл бұрын

Black's, Smitty's, and Texas Pride in Lockhart. check em out.

@normantang6924 5 жыл бұрын

And Kreuz

@myronyoshioka8742 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video about Austin BBQ....great job

@allann968 8 жыл бұрын

welcome back... we all got a past

@ChopAndBrew 7 жыл бұрын

HOUSE PARK IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN ATX!!!!

@ANTITRINITARIAN 8 жыл бұрын

Great show, nick. The show is very informative.

@auxyray 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Texas and i've NEVER been to a BBQ place that didn't have sides.

@hoppysport2872 6 жыл бұрын

Tremendous. Nick, your videos are appointment viewing and a true guilty pleasure. Eater is good, but you're the star.

@Evan-mh7it 8 жыл бұрын

The burnt end looked like it came from the point, not the flat

@DankDave211 8 жыл бұрын

on 7:49 im thinking that dude is high..

@mkhanson1440 8 жыл бұрын

I love the comments that Nick Solares gives. Fun guy to listen to, sounds like he knows his stuff. I'd like to see more of what he has to say. That camera though...does it still take film? Can you even buy film these days?