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Salt Lick BBQ vs Uchiko
Uchiko and Salt Lick BBQ are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Uchiko is the choice of most reviewers compared to Salt Lick BBQ. Uchiko is ranked #11 in Austin with accolades from 7 publications such as Gayot, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Salt Lick BBQ
Concierge
Fodor's
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Not For Tourists
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18300 Fm 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619
From $21 /night
Concierge
"If, in your mind, Texas food = barbecue, the Salt Lick is the place for you."
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It's BYOB, so make sure to bring a cooler of ice-cold Shiner Bocks (brewed in nearby Shiner, Texas).
Fodor's
"When Texans argue about the relative merits of barbecue joints, the Salt Lick usually winds up at or near the top of the heap."
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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
13.0
"In a land that prizes its barbecue, few pits are more famed than The Salt Lick."
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i
Try to avoid overeating to save room for a hubcap-size portion of homemade peach cobbler.
Not For Tourists
"World-Famous BYOB BBQ. 20 mins from downtown."
Uchiko
Fodor's
Zagat
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4200 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78756
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Uchiko continues to wow diners. The vibrant energy and casual vibe alone are magnetic."
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Zagat
""Simply brilliant", this "whimsical" Rosedale sib to Uchi features Tyson Cole's "wildly creative" Japanese fare in "beautiful" presentations."
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BlackBook
"The menu changes faster than the weather, but you can always bank on a selection of both hot and cool items that fuse traditional with progressive."
Gayot
15.0
"The sweet and tart tomatillo perks up the buttery scallop as the crunch of house-made chips counters the soft meat."
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Travel + Leisure
"It's an assemblage of flavors...that's evocative, a little mysterious and a lot of fun."
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