Salt Lick BBQ
12 expert reviews
“In a land that prizes its barbecue, few pits are more famed than The Salt Lick.”
– Gayot
Concierge
"If, in your mind, Texas food = barbecue, the Salt Lick is the place for you."
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It's BYOB, so make sure to bring a cooler of ice-cold Shiner Bocks (brewed in nearby Shiner, Texas).
Fodor's
"When Texans argue about the relative merits of barbecue joints, the Salt Lick usually winds up at or near the top of the heap."
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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."
Not For Tourists
"World-Famous BYOB BBQ. 20 mins from downtown."
Zagat
4.4
"Provides a “quintessential Texas BBQ experience” to loyal locals and “out-of-towners” thanks to “moist” brisket, “terrific” ribs, “first-rate” sausage and its famous “tangy” sauce."
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