The Salt Lick

Great sauce. One of the most interesting and tasty sauces ever. Their actual BBQ is inconsistent. They make a decent stop for a sandwich in the Austin airport, though. Ribs and sausage are pretty good. Brisket is uneven and not above the average f ... more

Great sauce. One of the most interesting and tasty sauces ever. Their actual BBQ is inconsistent. They make a decent stop for a sandwich in the Austin airport, though. Ribs and sausage are pretty good. Brisket is uneven and not above the average for the area. less

It's 11 1/2 miles from the junction of 290 West and FM 1826 (turn right) to The Salt Lick, but you'll start smelling the smoke during the last 5 miles of your trip. Moist chicken, beef, and pork, as well as terrific homemade pickles -- not ... more

It's 11 1/2 miles from the junction of 290 West and FM 1826 (turn right) to The Salt Lick, but you'll start smelling the smoke during the last 5 miles of your trip. Moist chicken, beef, and pork, as well as terrific homemade pickles -- not to mention the pretty, verdant setting -- more than justify the drive. You're faced with a tough decision here: If you indulge in the all-you-can-eat family-style platter of beef, sausage, and pork ribs, you might have to pass on the fresh-baked peach cobbler, which would be a pity. In warm weather, seating is outside at picnic tables under oak trees; in winter, fireplaces blaze in a series of large, rustic rooms. Unlike many Texas barbecue places, The Salt Lick prides itself on its sauce, which has a sweet-and-sour tang. If you like your barbecue with a brew, you'll need to tote your own in a cooler; Hays County is dry. less

It's a great neighborhood place to eat. Very accepting of everyone, when they started, they advertised in the local gay newspaper. The good is great for the price. We go there for the ambiance, and always enjoy the crowd. <br> ... more

It's a great neighborhood place to eat. Very accepting of everyone, when they started, they advertised in the local gay newspaper. The good is great for the price. We go there for the ambiance, and always enjoy the crowd. <br> It is standard Mexican fare, and I would say they stick to what they know best and don't deviate from good good. less