I fell in love with Central TX Style BBQ at Franklin's in Austin. I don't like BBQ where it's drenched in a whole mess of sauce. Sauce on the side yes that's A-OK! If you have to pick a sauce. My fave of their three is the tangy-spicy.
And when it comes to TX the star of the show is the brisket. Fatty or lean chopped up or sliced.....Little Miss BBQ delivers. Personally if your only going to be here once go with the fatty brisket and the pork ribs. Just melt in your mouth goodness and the smoke from the pecan and pistachio wood come through in every bite.
Owners Scott and Bekke are constantly checking in on customers while waiting in line and dining and some of the friendliest people you could ever meet.
The only side I personally recommend is the ranch style beans that had chunks of their home made jalapeƱo sausage but the cheddar grits although was good but perhaps not the ideal side to pair with BBQ. The coleslaw and potato salad I would pass next time. Nothing to write about. On this particular day we were able to also get the Pumpkin Nutella pie and Bekke's Smoked Pecan Pie both "baked" in their smoker. The pecan pie was a bit too syrupy to my liking. I personally would pass on that next time. But the pumpkin pie with drizzle of Nutella baked in is a nice touch. I would get that again but it's not available everyday .
Arrived here 40 minutes before they opened at 11AM on a Tuesday morning. 2 parking spots left when we arrived. I've heard it's a zoo on Saturdays. Glad I was able to stop by during the week!
What to look forward to on certain days weekly.......
Smoked Lamb on Wednesdays.
Smoked Pastrami on Thursdays.
Pork AND Beef ribs on Fridays and Saturdays.
Overall I'm giving LMB 4 stars. 5 stars for the brisket and pork ribs. The sides and their pies get 3 stars overall. At the end of the day it's the protein! This is a must stop if your a carnivore in Phoenix. Perhaps it should be your first stop if you just arrived at Sky Harbor from a morning flight cause it's right there! Don't miss out.