The other great East Austin brisket destination — LeAnn Mueller and Ali Clem's operation has been Franklin's most serious rival for years, with a brisket some locals quietly prefer. The beef ribs are monumental, the sausage is house-made, and the line, while real, moves faster than its more famous neighbor's. Counter-service, picnic-table seating, the full Texas BBQ liturgy. For diners who want the pilgrimage without the dawn alarm.