I compared Terry Black's in Dallas and Franklin Barbecue in Austin, two of the most famous BBQ spots in the country. Erin McDowell/Business InsiderI tried popular menu items from Franklin Barbecue in Austin and Terry Black's in Dallas.Franklin Barbecue impressed me with its juicy, tender brisket.Terry Black's sold out of brisket, but its tasty sides made it my preferred barbecue spot.I tried two of the most famous barbecue joints in Texas and one came out on top.On a recent trip to Dallas, I tried one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in the city, Terry Black's Barbecue, to see how it compared to my last Texas barbecue experience in 2021.The last time I visited Texas, I ate at the world-famous Franklin Barbecue, which opened in 2009 and has been an Austin staple for barbecue ever since.In 2011, Bon Appétit called it the "best barbecue in the country," Eater reported, while Texas Monthly ranked Franklin Barbecue first on its list of "The Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas" twice, in 2013 and 2017.Terry Black's has also received quite a few accolades.