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Vespaio vs Salt Lick BBQ
Both Vespaio and Salt Lick BBQ are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Vespaio is the choice of most professionals compared to Salt Lick BBQ. Vespaio is ranked #2 in Austin with endorsements from 10 sources such as BlackBook, Zagat and Frommer's.
Vespaio
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1610 S. Congress St, Austin, TX 78704
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Sink your fork into a bowl of plump gnocchi bathed in garlicky tomato-arrabiata sauce, or nibble on a slice of classic Margherita pizza studded with garden-fresh basil."
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Frommer's
"Austin isn't really known for its Italian food, but when Austinites want Italian, this is their preferred destination."
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Zagat
""Long waits" are par for the course at this midpriced SoCo Italian, "hands down one of the best in Austin" thanks to its "superb" cooking, "wonderful wines" and a warm setting."
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BlackBook
"This swear-by-it Italian dining room still buzzes like it’s brand new. Golf clap for the high-quality seafood and melt-in-your-mouth pasta."
Gayot
15.0
"Vespaio buzzes like a beehive. Prepare to wait for a table, because it's usually packed; wedge into the noisy bar for a splash of vino."
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Salt Lick BBQ
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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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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."
