I’m an Aussie who spent 7 hours in line to try some of the best barbecue in Texas. The wait was well worth it.

• I waited for seven hours to try Franklin Barbecue , considered the best barbecue in Texas by many.
• In line, I met other tourists and was even interviewed by a local paper.
• Despite the long wait, the food was amazing, and we made a day out of the experience.

Texas is renowned for its barbecue. One of the most famous places to get it is Franklin Barbecue in Austin , where people wait in line for hours to order.

Established in 2009, Franklin Barbecue has made quite a name for itself in the past few years. It’s regularly recommended in Michelin Guides , and publications from Texas Monthly to Bon Appetit have listed it among the best barbecue in Texas (and even the country).

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain even called the restaurant’s brisket the “best” and “finest” he’s ever had in 2012.

As someone who loves Texan barbecue , I’d always wanted to try it.

Eventually, I got a group together to see if this spot was really worth the hype. We arrived at about 7 a.m. on a Saturday, and there was already a queue of about 80 people.

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