Experts' Choice Award Salt Lick BBQ
12 expert reviews
“In a land that prizes its barbecue, few pits are more famed than The Salt Lick.”
– Gayot
Concierge "If, in your mind, Texas food = barbecue, the Salt Lick is the place for you."
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It's BYOB, so make sure to bring a cooler of ice-cold Shiner Bocks (brewed in nearby Shiner, Texas).
Fodor's "When Texans argue about the relative merits of barbecue joints, the Salt Lick usually winds up at or near the top of the heap." Full review
BlackBook "This smoky barbecue depot is about a 30-minute ride of town. On the way there you can admire classic Hill Country terrain."
Not For Tourists "World-Famous BYOB BBQ. 20 mins from downtown."
Zagat4.4
"Provides a “quintessential Texas BBQ experience” to loyal locals and “out-of-towners” thanks to “moist” brisket, “terrific” ribs, “first-rate” sausage and its famous “tangy” sauce." Full review
The Infatuation "Barbecue isn’t just a food group." Full review
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Just make sure you have the foundation of some brisket and some sausage on your plate, and the rest is up to you.
Travel + Leisure "Salt Lick these days is so renowned it's almost bursting out of two big buildings; plentiful outdoor seating...watch the servers deliver black-crusted pink beef, glistening ribs, and crispy sausages " Full review
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The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner; be sure to bring cash, because credit cards aren't accepted here.
Afar Magazine "It is the perfect place to gather with friends and family and celebrate all things Texan. On the weekends, there'll be live music to entertain you or dance to during the wait for your table." Full review
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All you can eat 'Family Style' is $19.95 per person and make sure that you bring cash, they don't accept credit cards.
Time Out "The Salt Lick, which is technically located just outside of Austin city limits in nearby Driftwood, is the most sought-after local BBQ joint (next to Franklin, maybe) by tourists." Full review
Fodor's "Family-friendly hot spot on the edge of south Austin is tough to get into but always worth the wait. Locals and travelers from miles around waiting to feast on perfectly smoked brisket, baby back ribs." Full review
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Though it may seem impossible to save room for homemade blackberry cobbler with Blue Bell homemade vanilla ice cream on top, we promise it is worth every calorie.
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