Franklin Barbecue has earned a reputation as the best place for smoked meats in the entire country, and rightfully so.

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is serving Japanese/barbecue/Tex-Mex fusion in East Austin, and it’s one of the greatest meals you can have in the city right now.

The single best overall BBQ experience in Austin (which isn’t actually in Austin) is The Salt Lick.

Just because it’s not Franklin’s BBQ doesn’t mean it’s not worth your time. This is some of the best BBQ in Austin.

Loro is an Asian smokehouse from the teams behind Franklin Barbecue and Uchi. And yes, it’s exactly as great as you’d expect.

Fancy barbecue is a polarizing concept, but Lamberts pulls it off very well.

Micklethwait is a BBQ trailer in East Austin. It’s not a classic yet, but these guys know what they’re doing.

Rudy’s serves barbecue in a large space with plenty of seating at picnic tables.

Terry Black’s on Barton Springs has a big patio, short lines, and serves some the best Lockhart-style barbecue in Austin.

Yes, Rudy’s is located in a gas station. Also yes, their barbecue is freshly sliced, and is way better than it needs to be.

Hidden behind Veracruz All Natural, Kerlin BBQ serves all the greatest hits, but it’s their barbecue kolaches that set it apart.

Stiles Switch serves the best barbecue in North Austin, hands down.

Phoebe’s Diner on Oltorf is where to go for breakfast or lunch any day of the week when you want both crab cake Benedict and smoked brisket at once.

LeRoy & Lewis is a barbecue truck located at Cosmic Coffee that serves all the classics, along with things like al pastor and brisket cookies.

Cosmic Coffee is a coffee shop and bar with a huge porch and backyard where you can bring your dog and eat great barbecue from Leroy and Lewis.

A Texas Hill Country BBQ legend’s downtown Austin location.