Austin's Brisket Legends ; Seven standout BBQ spots in Austin

On this episode of Austin BizBuzz, host Brooke Holland takes listeners on a flavorful journey through seven iconic BBQ destinations in Austin—each with distinct flavors, local devotion, and standout recognition. Whether it’s the unparalleled status of Franklin Barbecue or the fearless innovation of InterStellar, this episode celebrates the smoke that flavors our city’s soul. Featured Businesses (with details): Franklin Barbecue, 900 E. 11th St. – #1 BBQ in U.S., Bib Gourmand 2024, 4.6/5 from ~1,790 TripAdvisor reviews; 4.9/5 from ~1,187 Birdeye reviews. la Barbecue, 2401 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Seasoned pepper-forward brisket, 4.5/5 from ~700 TripAdvisor reviews. Micklethwait Craft Meats, 4602 Tanney St. – Brick-and-mortar BBQ legend, Bib Gourmand, 4.6/5 TripAdvisor. Distant Relatives, 3901 Promontory Point Dr. – African diaspora BBQ fusion, Bib Gourmand 2024, 4.6/5 from ~169 ratings. InterStellar BBQ, 12233 Ranch Rd 620 N, Ste 105 – Michelin-starred innovation, 4.6/5 from ~2,700 reviews. Terry Black’s Barbecue, 1003 Barton Springs Rd. – Family heritage BBQ, 4.5/5 from ~1,800 reviews; Google 4.7, Restaurant Guru massive footprint. J. Leonardi’s Barbeque, 1124 E. 11th St. – Friendly food truck just steps away, ~4.5/5 from ~200 reviews, praised for service and simplicity.