Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center
LOCATIONS
Sam's BBQ
2000 E. 12th, 512/478-0378
Photo by John Anderson
Stays open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, so if you hurry over you can still make it after the clubs close. Some say they have the best chicken in town.
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Best of Austin Awards
- 1994: Critics Best Non-Traditional Barbecue
- 1993: Critics Best BBQ Tradition
- 1992: Critics Best Comeback
- 1991: Readers Best Barbecued Pork Ribs
More: Barbecue restaurants, East
Donn's Bar-B-Q
Bite down into some of the juiciest ribs, chicken, brisket, and tenderloin around at the closest family-style barbecue to the fairgrounds. This place also serves a mean breakfast.
10003 FM 969, 512/928-0229
Ed's BBQ
Located in the former Lewis' BBQ, Ed's has begun its own tradition with pork roast, ribs (and tips), chicken, brisket, and all your favorite sides.
1814 Harvey, 512/236-0858
Franklin Barbecue
You'd better circle the wagons early if you want to snag some of Aaron Franklin's famous brisket. After an auspicious start as a trailer, this brick-and-mortar location is serving what's regularly called the best barbecue in Texas, if not the country. The Franklins are devoted to producing the best-tasting barbecue they possibly can, and they won’t sacrifice that quality to feed more customers. Best to get in line by 9:30am.
