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Salt Lick Barbecue Restaurant is a three star restaurant in Driftwood. It's known for its barbecue. This place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features private rooms, brunch, and catering. This place is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I am from Kansas City originally.With that said I enjoyed the overall experience of the Salt Lick Driftwood. ITs always fun to drive out of the city and meet some friends at a BYOB. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I was down in Austin for an actuary seminar (math nerd for insurance company). I have a friend who moved to Austin in high school and then college in Austin. So when I was heading down she told...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5Ohhh Lord it's been awhile! My first visit was about 2 years ago with the folks. I remember the pickanic bench tables, cool staffworkers [probably the whole teenage population of Driftwood, no?],...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I gave the place another shot. Though the service was an improvement from last time, mainly because of going on a very off day, I still feel the same about the food. I don't like the sides and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yea Baby! This is what dreams are made of! Don't let the long wait discourage you from eating there, just bring a 12 pack or box of wine and people watch with your friends. One of the Best BBQ...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rented a car to go here for lunch and to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and it was worth it. More so for the BBQ than the flowers. The road is isolated and beautiful in the sense that...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever been on a blind date? Maybe you've heard about this girl for a while and the friend who set you up has been hyping her up for weeks or for months or even for years to the point where...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get it. I went here because people pretty much held a cow hoof to my head when I moved here and told me I HAD to go.Everything was just simple. We got okay service, but nothing specific...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Salt Lick on numerous occasions- Valentines (no wait for those who plan things last minute!!!), Graduation (VERY accomodating to my reservations), and just regular dinner time. It is...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I went to the salt lick this weekend with my sister who flew in from Illinois to visit. I had heard about this good BBQ restaurant that wasn't fast food like Rudy's in Driftwood and wondered about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good simple BBQ. You used to have to bring your own beer. Great for groups. Fresh air, at least it used to be. :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the very best BBQ on Earth. Maybe even the solar system.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has everything you want in a Cue joint. - The ambiance is spectacular - an old stone building with a big dirt parking lot outside and a huge barbecue pit near the door that greets you with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMGSH. SOME OF THE BEST BBQ IN THE WORLD. IF YOU LIVE HERE, YOU MUST CHECK IT OUT! YOU LIVE HERE AND YOU HAVE THIS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! IF YOU'RE VISITING AUSTIN YOU NEED TO COME HERE! First of all,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah. This is what I am talkin' about. There's a reason that the Food Network, Bobby Flay and at present over 300 other Yelpers have taken time to document this meat lovers fantasy land with such...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Nothing. This place is the real BBQ deal. Starve yourself throughout the day so you can really belly up and get your money's worth at the all-you-can eat....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So salt lick is a great place to eat! The problem is the BBQ is average. The atmosphere here is great its lots fun. Its BYOB but their are lots of cops everywhere, you have to park somewhat far away...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can only imagine what this place would be like and how amazing the grub would be in person. Since I don't plan on visiting Driftwood, TX any time soon, I had The SL come to me. Thus, this review is...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh, the epitome of the Texas BBQ experience.so, I have to admit that I was skeptical after experiencing the likes of Rudy's in Texas. I like Rudy's - a lot - but didn't feel like it was life...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bobby flay said if you wanna goto the salt lick you have to go on sunday when they serve beef ribs. so we went on a sunday. unfortunately, it was the sunday before labor day so it was packed.hubby,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After going to the Salt Lick, all other BBQ tastes horrible. Everything about this place is great, the drive out to nowhere, Bubba's gas station to pick up all the beer, sitting around waiting for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I should start off this review by saying I don't like bbq, I despise cobbler and I was a vegetarian for over 3 years. Now that that's out of the way, this was some of the most amazing food I've ever...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really, top notch! Great price, great food and great sauce (only thing I was less than impressed with was the pecan pie). So deserving of the reputation and the (super long.... 80 minutes on Labor...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep - it's good. Like the sauce, is....unexplainable, yes, THAT good.The cobbler is also incredible.You have a chance to go - DO IT.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite simply, one of the best brisket, ribs, and sausage meals you will sit down to in your entire life. This place is full of memories for me:I witnessed one of the greatest contests known to man...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying, this place comes so highly regarded that I felt it was a no brainer for a visit. Let me also say, that I love BBQ, but generally find restaurant 'que lacking. Having said...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the hype. I've only been once (last weekend) and would be willing to give it another shot. Based on this trip though, eek....definitely not worth the car trip. I wanted a mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a meatatarian. I don't eat fish. The Atkins diet is pretty much my life. I really don't like carbs, and certainly never sit at home and devour a loaf of bread. A wedge of cheese, on the other...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We finally made it to the legendary Salt Lick. With 3000 reviews for this place, I guess there is not much I can add, but here is my opinion. The hype around this place makes it difficult to not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place made me renounce vegetarianism. I ate a sliced beef sandwich the size of my head and never looked back. I think that pretty much sums it up.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go Sunday, Beef Ribs Special.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok, this may sound kind of weird, but i am a vegetarian and i eat at the salt lick. i make an exception to my non-meat-eating lifestyle and go to the salt lick about 3 times a year because it is very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grab some friends, pack a cooler of cold beers and head out to the sticks. Hopefully you won't get lost looking for the well-hidden and infamous Salt Lick. Pulling up, I love that the sheriff usually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have the good fortune to make it out to The Salt Lick, you will be treated to the best barbecue of your entire life. I recommend that you fast for several days in preparation for your visit,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simpy amazing!As you walk in you get a view of the circular oven with all the BBQ cooking and it almost brings you to your knees. The turkey, brisket, chicken, ribs, and sausage were all excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday afternoon brontosaurus ribs potatoes au gratin = food coma x 10
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere on the Salt Lick's estate, with their many brick-and-wood-slab structures, outdoor picnic areas, and neighboring chunk of farmland, seems at first glance to be some kind of co-op....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as strange as it sounds, i dont really like cake all that much, so on my birthday if you could just put a bunch of candles into a rib from saltlick and sing something as you bring it to me, that would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You will drive out to literally no where, don't be afraid.. as you will enter the realm of great bbq. Once they sit you down and you see all the delicious food, you will be tempted to order the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is really one of the best BBQ places:) My husband doesn't eat red meat, so we ordered the turkey. We were so not disappointed! Totally yummy! The BBQ sauce is really tasty-- it has a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were disappointed in Salt Lick. We heard so much about it. Bobby Flay's favorite bar--b-que and all the hype.We got there at 12:20 and waited over 45 minutes for our table. Sort of expected.What I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had friends in from out of town and of course the Salt Lick was on everyone's mind. Good BBQ, Great atmosphere.We went on a Monday night at about 7:00 and did not have to wait for a table.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I love this BBQ place. It's unfortunate that we can't eat like this on a daily basis and remain healthy. My hub loves the all you can eat meat deal.... He always foregoes the veggies...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The experience I'm going to relate is from 3 years ago, but just to be safe, under no circumstances should you use foul language here. I am not a vulgar person, but evidently if you're having a bad...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of my friends would probably kill me for giving Salt Lick a measly 3 stars (I have been here several times). Sure you get unlimited meat but the quality is just NOT that great. Quality greater...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating here 10 years now. The quality has remained the same since then IMO. The hype has only grown exponentially as well. It's deserved. I've never eaten at the spin off restaurants in town...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The Salt Lick since I heard you have to have an opinion in the Salt Lick vs. Rudy's debate. The food: brisket BBQ was great ... really like that you can order meat by the pound to have at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
heaven. i grew up in a family that makes A LOT of bbq and we all love this place! make sure to bring cash, your own beer, and order to blueberry cobbler for desert! the salt lick and city market in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't say anything that has not been said on the over 270 Yelp reviews that The Salt Lick has. I don't go out for barbecue I prefer to make it myself. Too many places now a days make barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For those whiners who complain about the "mandatory sauce", it's not. It says right on the menu that you can ask for your meat "dry", and I did. I have my wife on this biz trip, which is a first....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five Best Things About The Salt Lick1. It is not actually a salt lick. 2. The turkey. Oh my god.3. The people watching is bar none. You will see Dallas hair mingling with hippie hair mingling...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their pickles, turkey, ribs and brisket are so so so so good. You can also just go up to the pit and check it out.Their mustard-based BBQ sauce is the best I've ever had. We use it at home on quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite BBQ place EVER. It's well worth the long, windy drive out there - especially the inevitable "oh my god did we miss it?!" feeling I always get about 1 minute before it appears....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay..so it's been a while since I've been here.. Years probably, but we wanted to revisit to see what all the hoopla was all about..And I realize this place has been all over the TV and in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! Brisket is awesome and the peach cobbler rocks! Great place for bbq~
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me think about Jesus, its that good. We seem to congregate here for family birthdays and other celebrations. We even had our (really big) rehearsal dinner here over 6 years ago,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review number 250 for me, 270 for salt lick. The first time I came here my wonderful girlfriend(ex) Marybeth took me here when we first started dating. I was like I dont want to go somewhere you used...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't... move... ate... too much... The Salt Lick... has... killed me... *roll credits*I wouldn't have tried to consume so much but... the sausage was crispy on the outside.... the rib meat was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best BBQ on the planet. This isn't my "staple" BBQ, which is Rudy's, but when we are in the mood for a flip-your-car-over-Flintstone-style piece of meat, we head here for the Sunday prime...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Confession #1: Barbecue isn't one of my favorite types of food. I like it OK, but I'm perfectly fine with only eating it once or twice a year. Confession #2: When I do eat barbecue, I prefer Memphis...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ is served here! Don't bother going to their other locations. They won't do the original Salt Lick justice!The family meal is a great deal if you go on an empty stomach. It's all you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bobby Flay and Duff Goldman may swoon over the Beef Ribs; but Rooster Sr. is gonna point you in another direction if you visit on Sunday. How about a 33oz bone in Prime Rib? Yes, its a hunk and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In summary, the best brisket and ribs I have ever had. These alone are worth 5 robust stars.But I give the place 4 stars, only due to my nit picks. I usually love cole slaw, but wasn't a huge fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing you have to worry about this place is having to hurl it all up after you're done because it was just so dayam good! =)So note to all you people going to this place. It is an ALL YOU...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grab a group of friends and head out to the original Salt Lick. BYOB. Kegs are fine. They serve solid Texas BBQ...some of the best. The bread is to die for, and cannot be found anywhere else. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Salt Lick, you are too delicious for my own good. It's bad enough that you present me with piles and piles of tender brisket, messy ribs and sausage but then you insist that I heap beans, coleslaw and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big BBQ fan but The Salt Lick is hands down the best BBQ you can put in your face. I will eat it forever. The sauce is to die for!!! And for not much more than the cost one plate of BBQ,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that this is in a dry county makes this place even better, byob anyone?! For $19 there is no better bargain than their family style. Ribs, sausage and brisket all you can eat. You get the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Watch out, the bread is amazing! rules for Salt Lick* It is an all afternoon thing(be prepared to sit and wait on weekends)*take cash(the atm is $$$$)*BYOB*enjoy the drive*take a bunch of friends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh boy.Where to start. I was in San Antonio for work, and drove the hour and a half to get up to driftwood.The family platter for lunch was more food than 2 average sized guys could eat, and they'll...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always go here when i come to visit my brother. There family buffet is great deal. There beef brisket and pickles are the bomb. Love there BBQ..
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ I have had. I traveled the east coast for 6 months and tried to find the best BBQ(I traveled for work not for the BBQ). Salt lick took the cake. The ribs were amazing and the Family Style...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brisket, ribs, and sausage were to die for! This is exactly why we came to Texas. I wasn't a huge fan of the peach cobbler--not enough peach--but everything else was perfect. The wait staff is so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Someone needs to correct the address as it appears to be wrong... I am from California so I can't speak to the of battle of what I'd the ultimate Texas bbq is. However I can speak to the extreme...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get why everyone loves this place so much. It is good, don't get me wrong. But is it SO good that I will endure a 30 minute drive, up to 2 hour wait, and $20 price tag? Hell no....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST BBQ IN THE GALAXY! Don't forget to bring cash and bring extra beer/alcohol...might I suggest a cold Shiner Bock.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived at the restaurant with about 40 minutes prior to closing time and the windy roads are a bit challenging if you've never been before. Be sure to keep well above the 60 MPH speed limit on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a native of this great state I have a discerning taste when it come to bbq.(I am quite sure I teethed on baby back rib.) I asked my mom to lunch and to my surprise and delight she suggested Salt...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Meat Meat and More meat. How could you go wrong? Okay so if you can't just sit and eat meat for a whole meal don't go here the sides aren't the greatest. But the Meat... Sweet Lawd So good! That...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan of meat. I think Vegetarians are aliens sent from another galaxy to soften us as a species for invasion. The Salt Lick is my Mecca, and the definitive Vegan Hades.The Salt Lick is located...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely worth the drive from nearly anywhere. The gold standard in BBQ in my book.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It takes a little effort and planning to get out to this hill country BBQ mecca, but it sure is worth it! They don't serve alcohol so you have to bring your own (but it comes in handy while sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can you argue with almost 250 four and five star reviews before me? This place is great. Here is my two cents: This place has amazing barbecue and the ambiance is different and fun. My only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Inspired by Kaelea's review of the Salt Lick, I feel compelled to add my two cents. It's been a while since I ate here, so let me jog my memory . . .This location is a bit of a drive outside of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will admit, my time in Texas (22 years) I was primarily a vegetarian (or a pescatarian if you really want to get technical), so BBQ was always low on my radar. Not wanting to be the party pooper at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Things that make you go "OOOOowwww".Places like this is why I'm glad I eat meat. You'll eat so much it'll hurt for hours after. Because it's so good you can't stop. Puts the "eat" in "meat". Puts the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whever we told people we were planning on eating lunch at the Salt Lick while in Texas, they immediatly gushed about how amazing it was. The grounds are really cute - I would have loved to sit outside...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
despite it being the middle of nowhere, it's worth it to go and make the trek to this bbq joint....for both the food and the experience. decent meats (ribs were a bit hard to chew) and sides, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is what makes this place. Not as special as it once was since Austin has grown to it. BBQ is above average - and the BYOB policy is a lot of fun. Great place for the entire family.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
During a marathon of east coast/west coast/midwest visitors, 96.3% of whom requested BBQ during their visit, I decided to switch it up and try the Salt Lick. Afterall, I'd heard the rave reviews in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brisket is above average and the baby back ribs here are my favorite so far. The original Salt Lick sauce is hands down my favorite out of all the local BBQ joints so far.The BYOB policy is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only person on Earth who just doesn't "get" this place? I've had better BBQ in many other states, and I'm sure there is better to be experienced in Texas. Sure, The Salt Lick has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(This review is just for the sauce and rubs sold online)They take their barbecuing very seriously down in Texas, and the Salt Lick in Austin is, if not the greatest barbecue in Texas, at least...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
drove from Los Angeles, CA to Driftwood, TX just to taste the indie texas bbq, and man..it was worth every miles of it. The pork ribs....unbelievable good. I noticed that the flavors of sauce has an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you have to drive for flipping ever to get out here. ok, maybe not forever, but like 30 minutes. let me disclaimer here that i was riding in the back of an suv driven by an nyc driver on the hilly and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My quest has ended... I've found the world's best barbeque... it can be found at The Salt Lick, just outside of Austin.Ok, I really wasn't on a quest, but I do enjoy good barbeque... and this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! That sums it up.If you need more than that...They don't take reservations so go early. We had to wait about 30 mins at 3pm on a Saturday. I imagine the wait can get pretty long. If you want...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aaaaah, the Salt Lick. If you want everyone's stereotype of a down-home Texas time, then come here. This isn't the sort of place you take your girl when she's hankering to showoff her whale tail and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soooooooo good!! They don't accept credit cards though so come prepared with the green stuff. They have three pies, all are unlike I've ever had, highly recommended!!!Delish pickles, you can tell...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Texas has two things....football and BBQ And if you want BBQ that will leave you full to the brim, licking your fingers for every last hint of bbq sauce and flavor, all while sitting in an old...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, here we go. This place is my favorite barbecue place in the world, bar none.I used to live in Austin and worked in the wood flooring industry. We'd do jobs in South Austin and I got my first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bad service. Bad BBQ. Long wait for a table.You can only sit at a table for an hour and a half before they kick you out but it takes 45 minutes to get your food. However it only takes 2 bites before...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is some of the best barbecue I have eaten in my life. Part of good barbecue is ambiance and this place has it in spades, from the unpaved parking lot to the giant smoker in the front to the old...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I grew up in Driftwood and have had the pleasure of dining at the Salt Lick on over 500 occassions. I watched it grow from weekday lunch to the institution it's become today. A few thoughts......
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely wonderful BBQ!The best in the Austin area that I have had so far.I actually loved their potato salad, and I NEVER like potato salad.And it's BYOB!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ran into a previous TA here last weekend when I took some out-of-staters (from CT and HI) for some Texas bbq. And I think he deserves credit for describing The Salt Lick best:"This is a very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Salt Lick several times. It's not my favorite barbecue in Central Texas (not by a long shot) but I do go for other reasons: 1. The atmosphere is great 2. BYOB is great for me since I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...okay....Jenny Z had this place on her reviews and though this is done last year....I have to review this place!!!!See I'm from the south....North Carolina...and I was raised on chopped bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I reviewed this way back when, but apparently did not. Seeing the episode of Man vs Food where the schlub host eats here reminded of just how amazing my experience was at the Salt Lick.I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Salt Lick had about average BBQ. It is deeply overrated.I ordered the combination plate, Dr. Pepper and a Peach Cobbler. A friend ordered the All you can eat meal. Our waiter told us, that they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The BBQ was OK. It was all you can eat, but I'm pretty sure I didn't eat as enough to get my money worth. For less at Rudy's you can get the same amount that you could eat. The atmosphere is nice if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum wow some of the best bbq in tx... reviews are mixed and i guess i can see why... came here on a rainy saturday evening and didn't have a problem getting a table at all... sucks tho that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Tried it twice..both times the brisket was chewy. Hate the honey/mustard sauce too. Anyhow, a lot of people rave about the place, but I don't get it. Maybe it's because I went to the one in Round Rock. Maybe...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our daughter took us here to celebrate a birthday. After a fun drive through the hills southwest of Austin, we arrived at a picturesque, rustic complex of buildings, including a stage where a solo...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the best BBQ in Texas, this place might have the best BBQ anywhere!Salt Lick is PURELY about good food though, dont expect interesting decor, fashionable staff, or anything over the top in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why people love this place so much, yes it's all you can eat but honestly, haven't we heard of QUALITY over QUANTITY??? Rudy's BBQ is clearly better than Salt Lick yet Salt Lick...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had Salt Lick been the first stop on my Texas BBQ trail it definitely would have earned another star. But that's what happens when you've tasted the fruit; it's hard to go back. By the time I hit up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in the BOONIES!!! I don't suggest taking the night drive if your not familiar, I was holding up traffic most of the way and was in a bit of fear of getting shot at! Hello this is TEXAS,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a late evening drive from S.A. to Austin, we took the detour out through Kyle to get to the Salt Lick and omg, were we happy. I mean like win-the-lottery happy (ok, so again, I get a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rules:1. Bring Cash, they do not take checks or credit cards.2. Bring a cooler full of beer, it's expected3. Dress comfortably. No heels. loose jeans only. The parking lot is a graveled pasture with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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02/08/09 BBQ Fans I am so glad that i was able to eat at this great bbq restaurant before relocating in the next week. I've heard of the Saltlick before but never really had the urge to drive out and try it,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pros:the food. great service.very casual.not far from mandolas estate winery.great atmosphere. (located in the hill country)BYOB (makes waiting less of an issue)cons:parking.the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is just simply not worth the drive or the hype it receives. The food is on par with many of the other BBQ restaurants in Central Texas, and the location is inconvenient. Additionally, the last...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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This is great BBQ. A unique sauce and perfectly cooked meats - I mean the ribs, sausage and brisket are cooked perfectly here. Unlike so many other places in Texas - the meat is not oversmoked! So good! Plus...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grab a big ass cooler of beer, a big bunch of fun friends, and head on out to the Hill Country for some grub and good times. Half of the fun is the experience and the food ain't too bad either!
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a vegetarian, this isn't really the place to go. But as a tourist and a first time visitor to Texas, I at least had to stop into this famous joint. I was disappointed because I heard such great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
from a Yankee Yelper's perspective:-Best Pecan Pie. Ever.-Great brisket.-BYOB!!-Cheap.-I could do without the extra-greasy sausage.-The ribs are great but a bit too fatty for my liking.Overall, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am no Texan but I do know good food. Salt Lick is legit. The family style option to eat some delicious all you can eat bbq is awesome. If you are in town and know people, this is where you go....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised that I'm actually giving this a 5 because 5's are hard to come by in my book, especially if the BBQ isn't that great. Here the meats were good at best, but everything came together to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friends of mine took me out here the last time I was in TX. It's just great, food is great, the setting is great, it's just all wonderful. We brought a hundred beers and ordered the BBQ. We left much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why do you forsake me, Salt Lick?I send you all kinds of love, even throw you a 5* review on Yelp. The next time we meet (meat?), you don't reciprocate.For whatever reason, my order of food is cut...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy hell. I believe this is the greatest BBQ on the face of the earth.You think: this can't get any better. Oh yes it can. BYOB!! We brought an entire cooler of beer with us.The all-you-can-eat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I was disappointed after hearing all the hype, I'm not sure. I feel like I can find just as good (if not better) BBQ in and around Austin without driving to Driftwood. The chicken was great, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot diggity damn! Now THIS my friends is what I came to Texas for.One of the last of our culinary exploits while visiting the area was, as far as I'm concerned, THE best.For all you meat lovers, this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet Jesus.I got a combo plate which was the only way for me to try everything but it was way too much food. i wish i could have gotten an option for smaller (normal) portions. I'm a ribs girl; their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all you can eat bbq for $19???? HOW could you go wrong??this place was even on $40/day or some Rachel Ray show on the Food Network. i went here for a post-graduation ceremony dinner and LOVED it. i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Salt Lick is an institution! All you can eat is the way to go. I took off a star for their coleslaw though... I like everything except for the coleslaw... Oh! And how can you not love the BYOB?! We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there was one place in all of Texas that I could take a Yankee so i could say, "This is Texas," it would be Salt Lick.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in the middle of nowhere! 17 minutes south of Austin, but worth the drive on the dark road to Driftwood TX, when u pull up ull see a filled parking lot and for good reason.. Bad ass...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place for barbecue! It is in a rural setting but well worth the drive. They had a live band and picnic tables set up outside to keep us entertained while we waited to be seated. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ! Even better atmosphere! First things first, the bbq is great! All, the meats are wonderful! However, the sides and bbq sauce are ok. I enjoy a more vinegar red sauce and fries, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fun atmosphere. very unique sauce. meats are done pretty well -brisket is tender and good. Love the sausage. turkey is good. ribs also.like the BYOB concept. sides are so-so.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, I have to compare it o what we are used to in AZ and that's Greasewood Flats. So here I go: BBQ ribs were great. If you don't like your ribs smothered and rolled in cracked peppercorn,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pro's: Unlimited meat for under $20. The pork ribs. The BYOB policy.Con's: the spicy sauce isn't spicy. the cole slaw is not tasty. there wasn't any bread when we got there. it took 15-20 mins...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Family Style - $18.95/person. Unlimited servings of beef, sausage, and pork ribs, served with potato salad, cole slaw, beans, bread, pickles, and onions.So I had pretty high hopes coming to Salt...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up thinking that barbecue was a sauce you picked up next to the salad dressing. Then, when I moved to Texas, I thought it was something you tortured people with when you fed large parties --...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to echo everyone else's sentiment - best BBQ I've ever had in my entire life..hands down. I normally do not like large quantities of grilled meat, but the smoked meat here is amazing! My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ purists love to hate The Salt Lick. Tourists love to love The Salt Lick. I'm somewhere in the middle, and my opinion is more in line with the tourists. The meats are fantastic (especially the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MEAT! But definitely not a meat-market atmosphere. Bring your own beer, and prepare to sit on wooden benches. It's worth the drive. Come here hungry, and leave with an aching tummy. (If I had it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had better BBQ pork or beef ribs! It's all about the cooking. Everything was VERY good. We had the brisket and the sausage too. This is a MUST if you are going to Austin. We also tried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place rules. My friend works in Austin several days per month, and states that this is the best barbecue "in town. I say "in town" because you have to drive about twenty miles to get there....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Review from a Bay Area Yelper!My bro-in-law had been craving BBQ and had told me about this place while I was visiting Austin, so we decided on going to lunch. About a 15 minute drive from Austin on a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who didn't grow up in TX, this place was a bit of a shock when I first arrived. Picture the most stereotypical Texan redneck and you get the entire crowd here. John Deere hats, fat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We visited the Salt Lick for a friends weddding rehearsal dinner - OMG YUM.After experiencing the amazing food, atmosphere, friendly service - I can honestly say it was the best darn BBQ I have ever...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! What awesome BBQ! We got the platters of meat which were brisket, sausages and ribs and all the fixings, all you can eat for under $20/person. Incredible amount of delicious meats. I left there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
EVERYTHING here is good - that you can count on. However, the sauce is not the best I've had. If you like the sweet variety of BBQ sauce then I'd say this one is up your alley. I prefer the more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can no longer call it the best BBQ in all the land but it is still one of my favorites. I can however, still say that their sauce is tops and that the sausage is indeed still the best in the land!
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Salt Lick is one of those places that you have to go to just to try it out even if you don't like bbq. It was in the middle of nowhere and it took forever to get a table, but the bbq was pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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We had heard about Saltlick from friends, TV, etc, and had read some bad reviews. On 11/22/08, we tried it. It was great! The ribs were fantastic as were the sausage and brisket. The service was exceptional!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolute best barbecue meat that I have ever had. Their sauce is amazing. The beef brisket, pork ribs, and sausage were all top notch, I can't pick a favorite.The sides were all lacking in flavor,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little adventure. First we stopped at Bubba's and got us some beer, I picked out a big bottle of Shiner Bock. First time to a BYOB place. OMG!! This place rocks!! They bring out a big bucket of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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My boss and I visited this place while attending a convention in Austin. It was recommended to us by a friend that lives in the area, though told it was a little out of the way. It was only 18 miles from where...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We do the all-you-can-eat deal for 15ish bucks. There's not a better deal. Lovely stuff, but it's more about the festive atmosphere than the food. I eat as many pickles as possible cause I heard they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you a little secret: I don't like barbeque. I know I shouldn't say that too loud and probably half the state of Texas is getting ready to tar and feather me (or whatever it is Texans do to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow, this place is great! I thought we would never get there since it is pretty far from the lake we had been tubing in. When we got there, there were so many cars in the lot, we doubted we would have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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This is a Hill Country favorite of mine since it opened. I grew up in Dallas...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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although the service was good and fast, the food was not at all what i was expecting. personally i did not like the sauce that they smother everything in. it didn't go with the BBQ but my husband loved it. to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Salt Lick is ok. I think it's slightly overrated because I've had way better bbq. But then again, I'm from west Texas where everyone barbeques and everyone has their own family recipe for bbq. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it is funny how my friends from the northern US. think of bbq as grilling hotdogs and burgers. i grew up in south texas where bbq'ing meant, chicken, beef fajitas, and of course brisket.salt lick has...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the good news. This place is located on a ranch. $14.95 for all you can eat meat. With that, you also get the beans, cole slaw, and bread. How can you pass this up? You can also get a side of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my recent trip to Austin, I had BBQ for 3 days in a row at 3 different BBQ joints. My friend and I got the combo each and every time so we could try the brisket, sausage, and ribs at each place....
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. I had the combination plate that consisted of ribs, brisket, and turkey. They obviously care more about the meat here than the sauce which is shown from the little sauce they give you. Oh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first trip ever to Texas last weekend; I did not know what to expect but have heard of many great things about the Texan BBQ. Our friends from Texas took us here saying it's the best BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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The Salt Lick is famous for their tasty que and more importantly their...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, the Salt Lick. How you taught me how good bbq can really be. The first time i came, i went with a chef friend of mine. We were both enamored by the shear amount of food they bring you with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
warning: you may enter a meat coma after eating at the Salt Lick. it is delicious and you may be unable to stop eating. go with friends and order a la carte and just get meat by the pound to share....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love Love Love The Salt Lick. A group of 5 of us went (only one of us had been there before) and it was a great experience. I live in Charleston and would love if we had a place like to to go to. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Order family style. I mean it. There is something beautiful about a huge plate piled high with sliced beef, smoked sausage and ribs. The sides were good, but that doesn't even matter at this point....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Salt Lick was good but not great. The BBQ pit was impressive but for a place that specializes in three main items, brisket, sausage and ribs, none were particular amazing. Everything was good, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of what BBQ should come from, although its still not real BBQ. The best BBQ places I've been in my life have been the hole in the walls. That said, Saltlick is not really a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Because The Salt Lick is so popular it is easy to slag them or list some tiny...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tacky "rustic" atmosphere, group seating on lacquered log benches is mandatory, bring your own beverages. The food here is great, but that sauce...oh, I'm sorry "sause"? Ew. It's like McDonald's sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have added another spot to my BBQ heaven list!!!I have been searching the US for amazing BBQ and the salt lick is now on my must have list.There are few places that I have seen on TV that have lived...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's rare to encounter a meal that one can say will forever be remembered, but Salt Lick comes pretty darn close.I have eaten some serious bbq in my time (having lived in Dallas, Kansas City, St....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best BEST best.. BBQ I have ever had.. From walking in and seeing the decor, the pit in front of your face, and the crowds eating, I mean stuffing their faces with ribs and brisket.The BBQ Sauce is my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went with friends who all enjoyed their meat. I did not enjoy that one of the five vegetarian options had meat in it or that two of the four actual vegetarian options were unavailable.I had cobbler,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ I've ever had and consider it an entire night out. The Salt Lick is truly an experience. Just make sure you show up early pulling a cooler full of beer and expecting to leave in a food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Rachel Ray voted the Salt Lick BBQ sauce as one of her favorite picks, and I completely agree! When my family travels to Texas, we always head to the Hill Country for some good ol' barbecued brisket and don't...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT BBQ! Being from out of state, I can warn that for those not from the area, Salt Lick is way out of the way, but its worth the drive. We were very surprised that they have a mustard based...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars!The best BBQ ribs I ever had. And at a very reasonable price: ~$11 for a plate of BBQ ribs with sides.Unfortunately, it's in the middle of nowhere. After exit the 290 freeway and drove...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, I get to be the 150th review. The BBQ is as good as I remember it. There was a 14 year absence. This time around I drove in from Houston past Austin straight to Driftwood to The Salt Lick...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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This is the best BBQ in Central Texas and no other place can compare! The drive is somewhat out of the way but for the food and the location, you'll be glad that you made the drive.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my family here once, and now every time they visit we absolutely have to go. We have never seen ambiance like in the Salt lick. Its practically a party before you get to sit down. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a BBQ kind of girl but I have to say that when we came to the Salt Lick I rolled up my sleeves and got down and dirty in Texas. And it was worth it.We drove out here on a visit to Austin and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This isn't your Kansas City BBQ. Being born and raised in KC I know what good BBQ is. This definitely isn't it. I ordered the brisket and ribs combo plate. First off the brisket and ribs weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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This place is awesome! the food is amazing and it is a fun place to take kids. Definitely be prepared to wait, but on weekends they have live music outside and all the kids dance and have a blast. It's a bit...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, yes, and yes. It's a bit of a drive for Austinites, but not as bad as it sounds. If you're coming here, the all you can eat menu is the way to go: it's sides, bread, and meat galore. Plan well...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bbq here is like crack. You will eat until you regret it. But you won't be able to stop. It's the BBQ sauce. Mustard/Pinnapple Juice based and great on everything that is served. It's also the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During my first trip ever to Texas, my friends carted me off to the Salt Lick so I could experience a taste of BBQ, and entice me to move on down to the great state. Since that time I've returned...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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I drive by Salt Lick frequently - always packed. I have been there to eat - once with a small group for dinner and twice at a fundraiser in the pavillion. Not one of those times was the food up to par for all...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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The drive to Driftwood, near Buda, is worth it. In fact, I'd say that the drive adds to the experience as you get away from the city and into the real Texas flavor of the countryside. Leave your high heels at...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Praise Jeebus! I have seen the light! That is, if you're talking about BBQ. The Salt Lick is easily one of the best joints IN THE UNITED STATES. A trip there is not unlike traveling to Mecca (if I can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are haters out there that claim The Salt Lick isn't the best BBQ ever. They had to have been dropped on their heads when they were babies. Not only is this the best BBQ you will ever have, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will be craving this BBQ like a crack-head. I swear, this is absolutely the best BBQ I've ever had. The meat falls off the bone...it's so tender and the sauce comes straight from heaven.The only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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I've been eating at the Salt Lick for years and I've always enjoyed the bbq. It's a favorite around my household. My children will pass up going to the movies with their friends or even a day at Schlitterbahn...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Just pass on this place. A friend of a friend recommended Salt lick BBQ, now I have one less friend. Salt lick failed in two of the three factors of a good restaurant. The service was bad. We had to ask what...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars' for inconsistency. The first time I was in heaven, amazed at how delicious the brisket was. Unfortunately the second visit was so-so.Yea - what's with the Cash only??!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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This place is fantastic. A friend has taken me several times. The food and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The salt lick has the best beef brisket I have ever had so moist. The sauce is so damn tangy. I loved it. the ribs are literaly fall off the bone goodness. This place is a texas legend in it's own...
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Holy God, what can I say about this place? Family style... that means all you...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ Period. Even the pickles are excellent. This is what BBQ is all about! I could talk this place up till the cows came home. A must go!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First the BAD: wait can be long, it's CASH only, no reservationsNow the GOOD: ridiculously good food, reasonable prices for the quality and amount of food, atmosphere is great, friendly serviceBeen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Salt Lick is always a great time. I have been going since 1988. I have many found memories of rolling the last keg from Saturday nights college party in San Marcos onto the patio while waiting for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Salt Lick, and IMHO it's the best bbq in Austin. Anytime you get ready to go there, be prepared to spend a few hours there since it's a long drive, it's usually packed, and there's always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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After so much great talk about Salt Lick BBQ, I made it a must for my next trip to Austin. The only meal time my wife and I could make was a weekday lunch ( maybe its better on nights and weekends). The pork...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Texas BBQ! All you can eat! Affordable! What more can I say- one in our party didn't like the cole slaw (not saucey at all if that's what you like). Hey, no apricots w/ the bread (OK, that's a West...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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First of all the review two below is kinda funny. The Davenport Location lost their lease back in January, so the review of that location is bogus. Salt Lick is what it is- Texas bbq out in the country....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty damn good BBQ. Family style is all you can eat so bring your appetite. It is also BYOB so you can save some cash if your a drinker. Not cheap though which is the only real drawback.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet fucking trident of Poseidon, I ate a lot of BBQ at The Salt Lick on Sunday. Yes, several cows died to make this review possible. May their souls find peace.*Now bear in mind that TSL is not at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is pretty good barbecue, and is an out of the ordinary dining experience in rural Driftwood, but I'm not so sure it deserves to be ranked as "the best" barbecue in Austin. I have enjoyed other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Mom is here visiting from San Francisco, so I finally made the drive out to Salt Lick which really isn't that far as I live in the SW part of Austin. What can I say, did it live up to the rave...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having never heard of The Salt Lick before sitting on the plane with my travel mates - I didn't have any expectations. They both had been told that if you're going to Austin, you HAVE to go to The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To paraphrase Geraldo Rivera, the Salt Lick rocks the balls and the ass of the BBQ world.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ place hands down!Go visit this place before gas cost so much the drive out to Driftwood won't be feasible!This location is kind of surreal. The drive from (down town) Austin is about 20-25...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks.Highly recommend it if you have never been to TX. I am from Los Angeles and just visiting.Four stars for the food but Five Stars for the experience (the nice drive to the place, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, at the risk of being boo'ed for my review, I am really not that into Salt Lick. When I visited there, it was quiet, which I understand is unusual. So, I was very happy about that.We had 10 people...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to quite a few BBQ restaurants (or "joints", lmao) in America and can confidently say that The Salt Lick was the best of the bunch. It is quite true that this place is in the middle of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My brother is infamous for "sweating" things. As in, "The Allman Brothers Band is the best band EVER!" or "That stawberry was the juiciest, most delicious strawberry of ALL TIME! NO DOUBT." or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Great Texas-style bbq (the brisket, as repeatedly noted, is amazing, but I also loved the sausage) in a no-frills environment. I went with a nice-sized group and we opted for the family-style...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I felt as if I had lived under a cave, in total BBQ darkness until the moment I indulged in The Salt Lick all you can eat BBQ special (brisket, all sorts of ribs, sausage and all the usual sides)!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nostalgia goes a long way for me. Had I written this review a week ago, I would have seriously contemplated a 5 star review. . .Until last Thursday, I hadn't been to the Salt Lick for three years. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I wouldn't go that far out of my way to go here on my own, I definitely don't turn down an invitation to go. Their BBQ is pretty good, but honestly, my favorite is their selection of sides. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Day 5 - Austin, TX - LunchWe drove and drove and I couldn't help but wonder if we were even still in TX! This place is in BFE, in the middle of nothing... but man... was it worth the drive all the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Salt Lick BBQ defines the genre of Texas BBQ. The atmosphere, the service, the FLAVOR is the bar at which other BBQ houses try to measure to. The only way to eat is Family Style, for $15 at lunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I'll say anything new or groundbreaking here, but wanted to throw in my 2 cents as an amateur BBQ connoisseur. So far, The Salt Lick is by far my favorite BBQ joint in the area. Perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tangy-spicy sauce is great, but I thought our meat was a bit dry on its own. I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but The Salt Lick's is really good. Overall, this is a great place. Bit I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Austin, no other bbq would do but the Salt Lick. Fantastic atmosphere and good grub. I love their sauce and their ribs. their brisket is not the very best but darn enjoyable. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live down the road from this bbq joint.when it is good it is great. When it isn't it sucks!Let me explain- Sometimes the brisket is heavenly mouthwatering.other times it is dry and tasteless and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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No question about it: if you're after local Texas character and down-home food, this place is worth the haul from Austin. The brisket was tender enough to cut with a fork; the sausage had just the right amount...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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If you go to the Salt Lick in Driftwood, check out the benches as you walk in, to the left. Inbetween the planks of the table top you will find fresh, not so fresh, old, and then, crusted residue of old food...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food coma guaranteed! I visited Austin for the weekend and was told that this is a must -see place. After a night on the town, all you can eat meat doesn't sound appetizing at all. But, with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best BBQ I have ever had in my entire life. The sausage was the best tasting ever and the brisket was tender but strong in flavor. The sides I was apprehensive about at first I hate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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My family and I have been going to the Salt Lick Restaurant at 360 N. Capitol of Texas Highway in Austin TX for years and love everything about that restaurant! Where is it now? We went there to eat Sunday...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Wonderful Bar-B-Que! The ribs will fall off the bone with no effort at all. The sausage is wonderful and the brisket is amazing. The sauce is also top-notch. The sides are not so great, but I go there for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Everyone says you haven't had BBQ until you eat at the Salt Lick, so I was all excited about finally eating here. First of all, the parking situation is ridiculous. They have cops directing parking as soon as...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've decided to give this place four out of five stars. I know its tantamount to heresy to not worship The Salt Lick, but along with the many pluses are some minuses, too.Yes, the food is very good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What makes up for the long drive, table wait, and lack of a credit card machine that greets you at Salt Lick? The peach cobbler a la mode, my friend. Warm cake and peaches with vanilla ice cream, no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really see why this is such a "Must Go To"It really isn't all that great. My sides were cold and the sauce was just bizarre. Also the water was weird and sulfury.However, after the meal there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Nice place to meet friends and converse on the patio while you're waiting to be seated. Bring your own ice chest, watch the Hill Country sunset, and listen to live music on weekends. Unfortunately that is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I headed out to Austin for work, but it quickly turned into my personal tour de BBQ. 5 days of BBQ. I have found that every BBQ place is leaps and bound better that anything that I have had in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Salt Lick after living here for a year, what an experience...We came here on a Sunday with lots of cars and people therefore there was a wait of 45 minutes. But the wait didn't feel too long...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Salt Lick is famous now, even opening up a restaurant in Vegas. The BBQ sauce is the best. Family style for all you can eat.BYOB so make sure you bring a cooler, especially because it will take you a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
save room for the blackberry cobbler. for the love of god! everything here is great, but the b.c. is transcendent!
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, I didn't believe it when they told me, but when you get within a mile of this place, you can smell the goodness.BYOB, and order it all. After driving the hour or so trip outside of Austin,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I visit Salt Lick, I don't eat that much before I go. Nothing beat the price for all you can eat. I always order Family Style Plate(heaping helpings of beef, sausage, and pork ribs, served...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ in all the land. Seriously. How was there not a review on this place already? I searched and only found the airport location...Anyway... Here are my tips for the Salt Lick.1. Bring a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the yelp listing for Salt Lick for you guys http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-salt-lick-driftwood?rpp=20&sort_by=relevance_descI have no idea why this one is saying it's in Galveston.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Typically, I'm not a big eater and no fan of food on the bone, but the Salt Lick has - dare I say it - the best food I've ever put in my mouth ever. EVER!!!!!It's like a red haze washes over my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It can be irritating when there's a long wait to be seated in a restaurant...but at the Salt Lick I actually loved it, and would have enjoyed waiting longer. We brought our own beers and sat by the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word: great.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meat is prepared very well esp. the brisket. The ribs are bigger than what I'm used to. Everything is bigger in Texas I guess. But I hated the sauce.Most random and secluded place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. I've heard all about it and blah blah it's great you've got to go and what not, but now I realize it really has a lot to do with the atmosphere. It is a fun place to go on a date...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the S.O.'s favorite restaurant. While living in L.A. we had Salt Lick BBQ shipped in for his birthday (they package it send it cryovaced and frozen with all the instructions for heating and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now that's what I'm talking about. After being brought to County Line last night for dinner on my visit to Austin I needed to find something better. I knew County Line couldn't be a good example of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know EVERYONE has reviewed Salt Lick, but I have some relevant information to impart.The sauce is about half oil. This is why you can eat about the same amount of meat as you would somewhere else,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Texas BBQ EVER! I have been to this heaven on earth about 5 times in the last few months - which has not done much for my waistline but has made my heart happy. Last time we journeyed to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars.One of the best deals around because of the all-you-can-eat factor for cheap at lunch. You just ask more of something and they'll bring you more. And it's very "down home", especially with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty, tasty, tasty! I love BBQ, but I prefer Carolina style with the more vinegary sauces (Please, don't shoot!)It was great though. We went on a Friday for a late lunch about 2 p.m. and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At the lick everything is BBQ, and hell you even smell as if you've been slow roasted after sitting inside for about an hour. This place is a bit out of the way but if you want to take someone from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know what I was getting myself into on my first visit. My dining partners each got a modest plate of meat. I ordered family style all by myself and immediately stopped talking and entered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great time here for our friends' wedding in the Salt Lick Pavilion (next door to the restaurant). The BBQ buffet was delish! Coleslaw: I'm not a coleslaw fan but it was pretty tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
definitely worth the drive for bubbaQ if you are extremely hungry and craving it.it's even better after a day of floatin' on the Guadalupe in the summer.the unlimited bbq is for those who can eat a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had four-star and five-star experiences at the Salt Lick. Too bad there isn't a half star...My dad is a BBQ junkie. Poor guy lives in upstate New York, though, so he has to drive 90 minutes to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm, I am impressed, it's a good barbee restaurant with really bad tasting water, lmao. A long time ago while taking some guests from Texas I was promised to be fed meat till I throw up, so.... fast...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
85 f-ing reviews for the Salt Lick? What the hell can I add?Being the overly confident egotistical guy I am...The Gal and I have been on a "barbecue tour" ever since we got here. In both our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second or Third Best. BBQ. Ever.There's nothing else to correct.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. BBQ. Ever.There's nothing else to say.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet, feathery diety-of-your-choice SALT LICK ROCKS! Guess I first went maybe ten years ago, and the food hasn't changed a bit - top notch. Far as I know its in a dry county, so bring your own....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You should take a designated driver to Salt Lick, not because you'll be too drunk to drive home, but because there is so much food, that you'll be in a food coma the whole way home.If you go during...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here last year and the food was very good but the Beef Brisket was unbelievable good and I usually don't like Beef Brisket. Good atmosphere and great location far away from everything, kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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The first time I went to a Salt Lick restaurant, it was in Las Vegas. That's when I heard about the original one in Driftwood, TX. This past Easter Sunday, I was able to make a trip out to the original Salt...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may be biased because I grew up next to Salt Lick, but I think it is the BEST bar-b-que EVER! The sauce just makes it! I could eat just the sauce and a loaf of their bread! When you go get ready for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we were known to drive from Houston to Driftwood for Salt Lick....would do it now from Dallas with out blinking my eyes. That should say something about the BBQ....worth the road trip!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best bbq in the freaking world.here are the rules of the salt lick:1. wear drawstring pants or ones that have an elastic waistband2. bring a cooler of shiner3. let's all embrace our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that the Salt Lick needs another review, but I'm a rookie, and it's one of the relatively few places in town I've been to, so I'll try to keep it short and sweet (which I seem to have trouble...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pack the cooler, load the car with friends, and head south on 1826! The Roberts family continues to provide an authentic experience and excellent ribs. Every meal is a memory.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many times over the past several years and I often find myself craving their BBQ Sauce every time someone lites up the backyard grill including when I smell my neighbors grilling..So,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best BBQ I've ever eaten. While living in Dallas, my girlfriend and I decided to go on a BBQ adventure. Salt Lick has to have one of the most unique sauces out there, and when you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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OMG! I have to be honest MY HUSBANDS BBQ is the BOMB, but when I want it without having to cook it.......HANDS DOWN this is the absolute best! AND WORTH THE EXTRA MILES, since I live in The Woodlands TX, own...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine a dark, windy road with a lot of churches and even a hindu temple. That's what signs were advertising as my family and I found our way to this restaurant which is harder to find than the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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The Salt Lick BBQ is one of the greatest places to hang out on a Friday/Saturday nite. It's BYOB ( I like this ), and some of the best BBQ in Texas ( not to mention the USA) ... plus there's always some great...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If God didn't want us to eat animals, why'd He make 'em outta meat?
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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We are from the North, Cleveland. We ate at the one in Las Vegas at the Red Rock. We absolutely loved it!! It was probably the best BBQ we had! The portions and the price were great!! We hope they'll get a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An out of town guest recommended this place, so we went on a Saturday night. I was expecting a hellacious wait, so I packed my cooler pretty full of beers; however, I guess since it was the night of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All-you-can-eat barbecue pretty much sums up this review. You can find places with better meat, sauce, location, and sides but I've never experienced so much food for the price. Also, it's a dry...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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I might be a yankee but this is the greatest bbq in austin. I recently moved to cedar park and i still make the trip to the Salt Lick in driftwood. Theres also one on 360 but that place isnt as good. They have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thats right, four stars. Not five. OK? NOT five. Its alright. Honestly? Its just ok. The plates are good sized. Ribs, brisket and sausage? Its fine, not stellar. The sides are crappy, except...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yeah yeah yeah!, I'm talking about good Texas bbq! No pretense here at this central Texas favorite. Great peach cobbler, wonderful mesquite infused brisket, ribs so good you'll slap your mamma.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.Really Good Barbecue. Really good. So good.I want some now.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Oh come on. We drove ALL the way down to this place which is one step above lame. Way overpriced, average food, pain to get there, stupid rules on the menu and country folk raffling guns outside. AND it's cash...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be the first of a multi-review series I (eventually) plan on writing on Austin area barbeque, and I thought I would kick things off with an expose on what is probably the biggest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to eat BBQ. I was not a BBQ fan until I had the Salt Lick and Coopers and now I'm stuck on both of them. Whenever I'm in the Hill Country we stop at both and add a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's all about the atmosphere (and byob)... i don't particularly care for the food... i mean, it's austin... there's bbq everywhere... it has to be pretty freakin' special to impress me... and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best brisket in around Austin. Sides are only decent. Atmosphere is great. If there were a reason to not be a vegetarian, this would be it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best BBQ experience in the Austin area. The best times at the Salt Lick are when we go with a big group, take a cooler full of beer, hang out and listen to the singer in the courtyard...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Making the trip out to the Salt Lick is fun...once in a while...when you have a group...or people from out of town. But even if the Salt Lick was closer to town (and by example, I've never been to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I really really was excited about going here. I have heard over and over how freakin awesome this place is.Well.... I wasn't as excited as others are after I had the food, I suppose. It's good, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like BBQ, but can't eat that much. Faced to that much meat, I felt sick suddenly. Ice cream after BBQ was good.If you drive further south to Lockhart. There are the best sausage BBQ restaurants. You...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come back to Texas, one of the first things I plan is my trip to the Salt Lick. My fiance is from Cali, and had limited experience to BBQ. She could never understand why I was so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forty minutes out of Austin and worth every second.The food keeps coming and coming. Nothing like a flat fee and BYOB for a BBQ joint. The food is delicious and the experience unforgettable for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to take out-of-town guests to a clean, touristy barbecue joint, then The Salt Lick is your place. However, most of us native Central Texans know that the best barbecue is found east of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really tasty place, and get the all you can eat option. Not a 5 because I'm sure there is better, there's always some place better! Really liked it though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I tell my out-of-state friends that there is a BBQ place called The Salt Lick that people drive nearly an hour to get to, they can hardly believe me. Hell, when I was still a new Austinite, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a displaced Texan, good Texas Style BBQ is hard to find in CA where I'm living now. Imagine my great joy when I had to venture to Austin and took the side trip out to Driftwood! One word comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If heaven served BBQ, it would be Salt Lick. And the bees that contribute to the spicy, honey accented BBQ sauce (although you can get it non-spicy) would buzz their sweet song in your ears and never...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love everything about this place. The drive from Austin, the location, the rustic look of the parking lot and so on. However, what really made my mouth salivate was the smoky smell of the barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and all you can eat (if you get the family plate which is ribs, brisket, sausage), but crazy lines. To get inside, I sweet talked the girl who was keeping track of the sign in list....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Part of Austin's legendary barbecue tradition, it's more than just the rustic, Hill Country setting when you go to Salt Lick. I like the aroma. It's a fabulous aroma. Once inside, I always get great taste from...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. Really, it's *that* good. Now granted, I live in Boston and I don't get fabulous BBQ very often, but I've had actual dreams about the Salt Lick. The best things there are the brisket (melts in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Salt Lick was one of the first places I tried when moving to Austin and I have to say- I wasn't impressed. The food was Ok- not the best I've had. The serivce and atmosphere was great- it's a really neat place...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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The place is busy, since it is an Austin institution, so I wasn't surprised at or annoyed at the wait. What did surprise me was what I was waiting for-- the food was just so not worth the wait or the drive for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am of the meat-eating ilk, hell, I am from Chicago. But I don't LOVE meat. The only place I can devour it like nobody's business is here at Salt Lick. The best things here are: 1. the blackberry...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I really say that hasn't been said already?The Sauce was amazing. The meat was perfect. This place lived up to all the hype! YUM!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Salt Lick is the best BBQ I've ever had and I doubt anything will surpass this place anytime soon. While I was in Austin, I jumped at every opportunity to go to this insanely delicious bbq place. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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One word describes Salt Lick....g-r-e-a-s-e. Great flavor, but all meats are greasy; which is better than too dry. The ribs are the worst. Sauce is "different" but good; more like a Tennessee or Georgia sauce....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
THIS IS THE BEST BBQ IN EVAR!!11No, I'm not just saying that to keep you fools from congesting my favorite places.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get it. OK, it's a fun place because of the atmosphere. And it's nice to BYOB with no corkage fee, but the food leaves a LOT to be desired in my opinion.When I go for 'q, I have two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the third WORST BBQ I've ever eaten! Having read 23 positive reviews here at YELP, my honey and I decided to give it a try Saturday, 5-5-07. The drive was beautiful as everything is still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ in the Austin area, even though it's 30 minutes away. It's the best not only because of the quality of the meats, but because of the overall experience -- you get planted at indoor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Half of Texas BBQ is the atmosphere, and The Salt Lick does that really well. They used to do it better before it became such a hot-spot, and now it's a bit touristy, but still an experience. That...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite bbq place ever! it has the right atmosphere, the right pie, and the right smoked meat! their sauce is more of a mustard-based sauce, so if you go more for the tomato-base kind, then this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spare yourself from the new Salt Lick 360 or the one inside the Austin Airport, this is the real deal. This is where the cowboys go. Or at least, that's what it looks like down at this ranch!Be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 grilled, meaty, sauce-covered stars.We drove through dark, torrential rains and lightning to get from Austin to Driftwood. Our driver was none to experienced with driving a minivan and we nearly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a Chicago girl by birth (and live just outside Chicago currently), but I lived in Austin for 6 years. Went to school there, met my husband there, got married there and discovered REAL barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sauce: on the very sweet side. Honey-based?Brisket: Fairly high-quality. If you go family style, help me with an experiment: does it seem like the second-and-subsequent servings of brisket you get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Salt Lick may not have the best BBQ in the area - locals seem to swear by the joints in Luling or Llano - and originally being from Tennessee, I've been engineered/brainwashed/blessed to realize...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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Cannot wait until they open the Williamson County location this year--yes, the conservatives deserve great bbq also!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure there maybe better bbq places around (especially some places down in Lockhart as another reviewer noted... and I'd also have to say that this place is way above County Line's league), but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this is the place you heard about on the Food Network...and with good reason, too. The best barbecue in central Texas can be found here. It's a bit of a drive, but well worth it. I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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i have two words about this place...diaherra maker. too greasy, makes me sick every time, but god it is good!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Lets be serious- this not the place for serious BBQ lovers - a place that is showcased for out of town visitors only for the ambiance and the location A place that the natives know is just for showcasing and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Salt Lick is a true Texas treat. Contrary to popular belief, the original Lick is not on HWY 360, but a good half-hour drive away in Driftwood, on a big piece of open land surrounded by farms and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure this is the place that vegetarians have nightmares about.. right when you walk in you see a smorgasbord of meat hanging over the smoke pit. Yes thats right.. a smorgasbord. The bbq is served...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Salt Lick is definitely a great place to go to with a group of friends or a few out-of-towners. One of the best things about Salt Lick is that is BYOB, so take advantage and bring all the beer and wine you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Salt Lick is my favorite BBQ place, no matter what anyone tries to tell me. The meat is tender and juicy, and the portions are generous. The drive to Driftwood on a crisp, sunny day is scenic -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Salt Lick is served "Family" style, with ribs, brisket, sausage, and chicken as meats and beans, potato salad, and cole slaw as sides. There are also plenty of condiments like bread, pickles,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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This is a great place for BBQ! The sauce is unique and the setting is ideal for large groups. When we have friends and family visit from out of town, we like to take them to Salt Lick.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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The atmosphere is unique and comfortable. The food is great! The sides are small in variety but big in quality. The eat till you pop family style is a great value. It's one of those Austin Treats you save for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like an old flame, just hearing the name Salt Lick perks me up and gets me going. Heading to the Salt Lick is more than just going out for barbecue, it's an experience, a journey. It's a quest to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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I ate dinner here in Oct 06 and the food was great. The brisket is exceptional and the ribs are even better. Order the family style all you can eat, with a drink about $20 bucks.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously? This is the best barbecue in Central Texas. If you've got a large appetite, go Family Style and for a few extra bux you can get all the sides and all you can eat. Oh, one of the coolest...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come hungry! Because you will eat your weight in BBQ! From the ribs to the blackberry cobbler (with ice cream!), my tongue has never had such a delightful experience.Oh! Don't forget to ask for the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Even though it is BYOB...I wasn't a fan of BBQ till I moved to the ATX...now oh how I miss this place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Enough said. Service & food are superb! Order the Dinner combo (around $15/ppl) and you'll get as much BBQ as you can munch.Briskets and sausages are so yummy and I love salt lick sauce compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After strolling in, I noticed a section of T-shirts with slogans like, "You can smell our pits from miles away," "I didn't get to the top of the food chain to become a vegetarian," and my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I give this six stars?Salt Lick out in driftwood is quite possibly the best BBQ in the nation. Their beef brisket is great, as is their sausage. They also have stupendous ribs (they are pork)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Salt Lick location in Driftwood... way out in the country but close enough so its just behind Austin and the sprawling suburbs of Buda and Kyle. Like everyone says bring CASH$$$ - well...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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I have no idea why people like this place. If you like RuDy's (NOT RuBy's), then you will most likely NOT like Salt Lick. The meat was not good, the sauce worse, the sides (allow me to be grammatically...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no experience like the Salt Lick anywhere on earth. It is part of why Austin is so uniquely cool. Travel about 20-30 minutes outside of town to the little community of Driftwood and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Austin institution. If you truly want to experience what Texas BBQ is all about grab yourself a cooler full of Shiner Bock beer and drive on out to Driftwood to gorge yourself on the all you can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Everyone needs to visit the Salt Lick at least once to see what it is all about. On a great day/night, it is a perfect place to sit outside, visit with friends and drink the cold beer that you bring with you....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great TX experience, worth checking out if you are ever in Austin.You'll drive for about half an hour out of town, past a Buddhist temple (I wonder if they are vegetarians), then get to see large...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best BBQ I have ever had, so far. Really. It was a near-revelation kind of experience for me.30 minute drive outside Austin, and you have to stop on the way to buy the beer, because the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bring cash, and bring your own beer, it's that type of a place.Sure, maybe it's not THE best place in Texas for BBQ, but it's darn good. I mean who can argue with all you can eat BBQ (Brisket,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Amazing barbeque - ribs and turkey were my favorite, and the atmosphere is very casual and enjoyable. I highly recommend...bring your own beer and enjoy your friends and unmatched barbeque.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's good barbeque, the combo platter will more than satisfy your need. I think they have great ribs though. It falls right off the bone and melts in your mouth. The service is a little bit slow, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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If you want really good BBQ, they have the best sauce and meat anywhere! The ambiance is truly Texas hill country. Service is fast, food is great. Sometimes you gotta wait, but that is because it is so good....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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I had heard great things of this place. Went there today. We were so disappointed. Had to wait and were sent here then go there no signs to direct you. The BBQ was ok the sauce was not. The sides, unless you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Damn, this is great BBQ. i love the atmosphere too. the whole thing brings tears to my eyes, especially because it's all the way in texas, which is the only place it should be, but who know's if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Where are the reviews for one of the most famous bbq joints in Central Texas? The Salt Lick is legendary. Rough and dusty, you gobble down yer grub at rustic wooden picnic tables in an old barn-like...
