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Salt Lick BBQ vs Guero's Taco Bar

Guero's Taco Bar and Salt Lick BBQ are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Guero's Taco Bar scores slightly higher than Salt Lick BBQ. Guero's Taco Bar scores 87 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Rough Guide, Zagat and Not For Tourists.

Salt Lick BBQ
Salt Lick BBQ
9 / 10
18300 Fm 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619
From $21 /night
Concierge Concierge
"If, in your mind, Texas food = barbecue, the Salt Lick is the place for you."
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It's BYOB, so make sure to bring a cooler of ice-cold Shiner Bocks (brewed in nearby Shiner, Texas).
Fodor's Fodor's
"When Texans argue about the relative merits of barbecue joints, the Salt Lick usually winds up at or near the top of the heap." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"This smoky barbecue depot is about a 30-minute ride of town. On the way there you can admire classic Hill Country terrain."
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"In a land that prizes its barbecue, few pits are more famed than The Salt Lick." Full review
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Try to avoid overeating to save room for a hubcap-size portion of homemade peach cobbler.
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"World-Famous BYOB BBQ. 20 mins from downtown."
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Guero's Taco Bar
Guero's Taco Bar
8 / 10
1412 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
From $1 /night
Zagat Zagat
"This SoCo stop attracts "masses" of locals and visitors alike for "no-nonsense" Mexican grub and "margaritas that'll take the enamel off your teeth"." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"The epicenter of South Congress. Tourists take taxis straight here from the airport. The queso flameado and tacos al pastor have something to do with it."
Gayot Gayot
11.0
"This spacious south Austin landmark hums with the frantic energy of a loyal lunch crowd seeking a Tex-Mex fix." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This iconic South Congress Avenue, occupying a late 19C feed store, ls a big part of the hip Austin scene."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Tacos al pastor are a specialty (about $9) at this busy, sprawling restaurant located across the bridge, south of downtown."
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