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    The Salt Lick BBQ

    3.7 (2.3k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chiana P.

    I smelled it at the red light! I was craving bbq and decided to swing by Salt Lick. I had to wait to be seated, but the wait wasn't long . I ordered an Arnold Palmer and someone took my order about 10 minutes later. I order the brisket and bison rib plate. The plate came with beans, cole slaw , and potato salad. The brisket was decent, I have to eat it with the fat to get a good flavor profile. The flavor wasn't bad at all! The bison rib was VERY good. I just wish my rib was more tender . Keep the bread next time, it wasn't warm and inviting to eat. The bread taste like an after thought. It was like bread was left in the car while all the other groceries were carried into the house. So yes, please keep the bread away. The beans didn't taste like baked beans/bbq beans . The potato salad wasn't that good. I loved my coleslaw because it had a unique flavor. Overall my experience was fine. I can see myself coming back.

    Brisket & Beef Plate
    Benita G.

    I've been coming here since they only had their first location, and it's been amazing to see them grow. Their BBQ is always delicious and consistent across all their locations. The portions are generous, and the brisket is always tender, juicy, and flavorful without being too salty. I also love ordering the burnt ends as a treat. The ambience here is peaceful and calm, which made the visit even better. We brought our Australian Shepherd, and the staff were so kind--they even brought him a water bowl! Honestly, this location has won my heart.

    Time for some Texas BBQ!
    Melissa R.

    Great place for BBQ! Picnic tables both indoors and outdoors. Decorated in a fun and lively way. The staff is friendly and informative. The food is delicious! I had Thurmans Choice with baked beans and potato salad. My fiancé had the Bison Ribs with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. Everything was delectable! We also asked for the bread, pickles, and onions. They were soooo good as well. Amazing place to go with friends. Next time I'm in Round Rock, I will definitely return!

    Sliced sandwich 18$ with sides 21$

    Brisket was dry unfortunately. Barely any beans given Potato salad no taste very bland. Was good last time I came years ago. This time was disappointing.

    Rib plate
    Delores L.

    Salt Lick currently has three locations - the original location in Driftwood, Texas, one in Round Rock, TX and one in the Austin, TX airport. For a short time, Salt Lick had a small BBQ restaurant on Capitol of Texas Highway, which was super convenient. Tonight, I was at the Salt Lick BBQ location near the Dell Diamond. I was in Round Rock dropping off some documents, so I decided to ping a good friend to see if she wanted to eat at The Salt Lick, one of my favorite BBQ places. She said yes to the BBQ! Love friends who are spontaneous... The Round Rock location is the quintessential country BBQ joint - casual setting with wood tables and picnic like benches. It also has some uniquely Texas artifacts such as the Texas flag and rod iron finishes. They also have indoor and outdoor seating. Tonight it was quite chilly, so no one was eating outside. They plenty of free parking on both sides of the building. Our server, Patton, was very friendly and welcoming. He checked on us frequently. I love Salt Lick's BBQ turkey as it is super moist and flavorful. Tonight, I planned to get the turkey plate. When Patton said they were out of turkey, I felt like I was in an echo chamber where I heard the word...no, no, no, no, no! After I was resuscitated (kidding), I ordered the rib plate instead. The rib plate came with Cole slaw, pinto beans, and potato salad along with bread and pickles | onions. The ribs were tender with a sweet glaze. We split dessert - pecan pie and Blue Bell vanilla ice cream. The pecan pie was a bit disappointing as the topping was hard and the part in the middle that is supposed to be squishy had the consistency of hard gelatin. The ribs, BBQ sauce and ice cream were the standouts of the meal. I can eat Salt Lick BBQ sauce with almost any meat. Tonight, Salt Lick was super packed, and the noise level was pretty high. Overall, a pretty good meal...

    Brisket. Bison & Beef Rib plate. Sweet Potato Fries
    Denise L.

    This casual place with long picnic tables didn't have a wait on a Saturday around 11:30am at the end of November. You will be seated and a server will take your order. The server is nice and friendly. There's a nice variety of meat platters to choose. We ordered 2 meat plates and sweet potato fries for 3 adults who are good eaters. The food came out quickly. All of the meats were tender and moist. IMO the meats are a bit salty and not a lot of smoke flavor. Pickle spear from a jar and a raw onion accompany the meat. The sides of beans -and potato salad are good. Sweet potato fries are definitely sharing size and worth getting. Private parking lot. Great location on a main road off the highway.

    Lucy H.

    Did take out on this trip --brisket, turkey, sausage and Cole slaw. The brisket was my favorite--tender, moist and large pieces. Their hot BBQ sauce is spicy!! The interior is casual. Food was ready when we arrived.

    Beef rib and Brisket Combo plate Mac and Cheese
    Lianne Melissa O.

    We grabbed lunch before heading back to the airport and our server was great. He was very attentive and always checked in with us. Many combos and platters for everyone's taste and their BBQ sauce was delicious that I just had to bring one home with me. Overall I love recommending Salt Lick BBQ to everyone!

    BBQ Pork Ribs Plate
    Thomas A.

    If you want BBQ that has a strong wood smoked flavor this is the place to go. The meats are very flavorful and you really can taste the smoked taste on the meat and it is very tender. We tried the brisket, ribs and sausages and it was good. The server see nice and friendly. The only thing i wish they look into was the sauce they have it was pretty mild even the hot ones. The coleslaw needs a little more sting on them.

    Here's my smoked ribs. This is what a rib should look like
    Jeremiah G.

    ($80+)Its been about 7 years since we've ate here. The last time I ordered a beef ribs. It was tender, big, well smoked. We revisited and i ordered the the beef rib & bison rib. what a joke. Both look and tasted like they've been reheated and sat for a couple of days. Nothing but grease coats the mouth. Dry. Not tender. Chewy. I asked for a different rib since it was disgusting & they brought back an equal. What a shame. This place use to be so good.The Pictures I attached are the ribs they served up . Ive included a picture of my ribs I smoked up. Which would yall rather have. Never going to this place again. The last 2 pictures are of my delicious ribs

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    Jeremy R.

    It had been a few long years since I had been to the Salt Lick and was not going to miss out while in Austin. We went on a weekday at an off time and were seated promptly. Service was super friendly and efficient. The pork ribs, lean brisket and burnt ends were spectacular, as was the Cole slaw and bread. The beans were a little lacking in flavor and the cobbler was very sweet. Portions were a little on the light side. House BBQ sauces were delicious. This is an Austin institution and not to be missed.

    Side of turkey; super moist.
    Tom H.

    Stopped in for a late dinner 30 minutes before closing time. Sat at the bar, Liz waited on me. I haven't been to this location since about April 2020. Was driving down to Austin and needed a late dinner. Grabbed a beer, a lean sliced beef sandwich as I wanted to be healthy and have a side salad. Having had their macaroni in the past I wanted a small taste of that. That would've been plenty for dinner. As usual, it was all very good. Well executed and delivered promptly. Talking with the bartender/waitress, she asked me if I had the turkey before. I responded yes but it's been a long time. She brought out a slice for me to try. I think it was actually better than the lean sliced brisket; it was super moist and very flavorful. Probably should've asked her for a recommendation before going with my usual. As I was wrapping up dinner, she asked me if I wanted any dessert cause the kitchen was about to close. I told her no, but I did like their cobbler. In the blink of an eye, she had a nice small side of dessert, half peach cobbler and half blackberry cobbler. Just like the turkey it was very good and a courtesy of the house. I tipped her extremely well. Thanked her for her guidance and hit the road. Salt Lick does it right and Liz makes sure it is right.

    Brisket & Sausage Combo Plate
    Jose D.

    It was just OK. The brisket was cut very thin and it was a little dry. The sausage was way better, the beans were disgusting. Glad I got to go but won't be coming back. I'd like to try the driftwood original place next.

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    Do y'all have any happy hour specials?

    Andrew, We currently don't have any Happy Hour specials, however we hope to have some… Read more

    Do any of your pork ribs or pulled pork not have sugar in the rub or seasoning? I tried to call to ask this question but no one answered?

    Hello, We do not use sugar in our rubs of either meat but there is sugar in our sauce that we use in basting while its finishing on our front pit.… Read more

    Are reservations required for a group of 8?

    Hi, we take all walk in size parties and have a small limited amount of reservation spaces at this time. We do also have our private dinning space if you are looking to reserve a room.

    Why are they closed?

    we are open. 11am to 8pm

    Will you be open on the July 4?

    Gregory, Thank you for reaching out! We are open regular business hours (11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)… Read more

    Are dogs welcome in the outdoor seating areas?

    Yes...

    Can the Family Style Be taken to go or does it have to be Dine in only?

    Any more plates of bbq left that they gave you, you can take home. You are paying/paid for it.

    Can just part of your table do the Family Style - was worried some adults at table might not eat much and 24.95 per adult might be too much.... can just some do it while others order thru the reg menu?

    Great Question! Your table can order anything they like off the menu as long as you have under 20 guests , family style is not required. We do hope to see you soon!

    Do they sell beer at this location? If so, what is available? Should I just bring my own beer?

    This location is not BYOB. Tap beers are Shiner Bock, Dos Equis, Austin Amber Ale, Stash IPA, Blue Moon, and Rahr & Son's Blonde.

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    Southside Market & Barbeque - Hutto - All meats are slow-smoked fresh in-house daily. Order by the pound or as a meal with our homemade sides.

    Southside Market & Barbeque - Hutto

    3.2(159 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    This place still has great service and BBQ that is consistent. Clean and plenty of seating for your…read morewhole family. Remember that you can buy their sausage to go and cook it yourself!

    I try to give places a chance before deciding they are not for me…read more When I first moved to Hutto, I was intrigued by Southside Market and their history. I had known about the historic location in Elgin that claims to be the oldest barbecue spot in Texas. They have updated their processes to keep up with the times and in the last 15 years have begun opening new locations throughout Central Texas, with one in the Co-Op District of Hutto. I have had plenty of barbecue in my time, from chains to Texas Monthly recognized and Michelin star winning locations. I understand that not all barbecue is the same, but I also understand that barbecue served all day like at Southside Market can still be good. I do not think that is truly the case, though. My first experience was when Southside Market catered a holiday party for my work. I thought it was alright, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt, saying that it was catered. You do not judge a meal based on it being kept warm in a pan that was probably cooked at 8 am that morning or the night prior. It is not the same game. I went back a few months later for a birthday lunch and got their combo plate with sausage and sliced brisket. My first thought: This tasted like it was catered. The Jalapeño Cheddar sausage was decent but tasted a little too smoky, and the brisket really did nothing for me. The side of potato salad was good, but you cannot mess up potato salad that badly. Their mac and cheese was good, I think. I do not remember it whatsoever. I went back recently after almost nine months with a desire to get a baked potato with chopped brisket for lunch. I got it without sour cream but kept the rest of the toppings of cheddar cheese, chives, and butter. I took it to go, which I rarely do, but it was a busy day. I cannot describe how disappointing the potato was. First, the potato was smaller than I had expected. The saucy chopped brisket tasted like a smoked Sloppy Joe thrown on a spud. It was really too smoky for me to even enjoy it. I felt like I was eating a chimney. It did nothing to raise my spirits and like that, I was forever out on Southside Market. I am probably one in a million because they have steady foot traffic inside on a frequent basis, but I wonder if the name is doing all the work. The staff was great and the space is well done and spacious, but the food actually has to be good to make that a plus factor. I have no idea if the food is any better at their original Elgin location, but I would rather go to Smokey Mo's across the tracks in Hutto because the potato is a good size and the brisket had a good flavor to it. Here, I just was not impressed. I will not ever return unless I am invited with co-workers or something, and even if I am, I will debate the idea of saying yes.

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    Southside Market & Barbeque - Hutto - We do our very best to serve the highest quality food and keep our dining room pristinely clean for our guests.

    We do our very best to serve the highest quality food and keep our dining room pristinely clean for our guests.

    Southside Market & Barbeque - Hutto - Baked potato loaded with slow-smoked brisket, cheese, sour cream, and chives

    Baked potato loaded with slow-smoked brisket, cheese, sour cream, and chives

    Southside Market & Barbeque - Hutto - Look for the neon sign and follow the smell of smoke!

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    Look for the neon sign and follow the smell of smoke!

    Smokey Mo's BBQ - Bbq sauce  Pickles

    Smokey Mo's BBQ

    3.1(51 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    For being less than five minutes from me, I have never had a meal at Smokey Mo's BBQ until…read morerecently. First things first, their breakfast tacos are fantastic. They have great proportions of egg, cheese, bacon, chorizo, potatoes, and all that jazz. I think they have some of the best breakfast tacos I have had in town. I have had them a few times now. Yesterday, I went to Smokey Mo's for dinner because I wanted a baked potato desperately. I walked inside with only a few other people eating and no line. I ordered a chopped brisket baked potato with all the fixings, with an individual sized side of their pinto beans and a regular drink. They have plenty of drink options from bottled beverages, alcoholic beverages, and their Pepsi fountain drinks. They also have a section to serve yourself with pickles, onions, lemons, and peppers. It was only a few minutes before I got my meal, and the baked potato was excellent. I ate it as quickly as I could for recently having my wisdom teeth removed. It is a pretty large potato, and it was able to fill a hungry guy like myself up pretty well. The chopped brisket was plentiful and was quite savory. I missed brisket. As I finished my meal, I went to get a refill of my tea, and they had already removed the teas from their fountain drink area. There were still other customers inside besides me, and they were still open for another 40 minutes, so that was a little disappointing, but it did not really make or break the visit. I have not had their main barbecue, but it looks decent for being a seven days a week chain. That baked potato was delightful though. RIYL: A spuddo in Hutto.

    I booked this special dinner with my family -- people I haven't seen in over a year -- dreaming of…read moresliced brisket with smoky bark, juicy and perfect, the kind of meal that makes reunions unforgettable. What we got instead was a fistful of greasy fat with a few scraps of meat, slapped together like it didn't even matter. The bark? Nonexistent. Slices? Fiction. Flavor? Decent, yes--but it doesn't matter when the main event is a fat mound masquerading as brisket. This wasn't just a meal gone wrong; it ruined a rare, $100+ family gathering, turning what should have been warmth, laughter, and indulgence into awkward chewing and regret. Every bite screamed "cheap, careless, lazy," and every dollar spent felt like it vanished into smoke--literally. Smokey Mo's, your brisket is a betrayal in foil. If you want BBQ that actually honors your family gatherings, keep driving. Don't let anyone you love endure this!

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    Smokey Mo's BBQ - Family order of three different meats, mac and cheese, and coleslaw.

    Family order of three different meats, mac and cheese, and coleslaw.

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    Mo's Chopped Baker

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    Smoky Buns - Jalapeño sausage, turkey, ribs and brisket.

    Smoky Buns

    4.9(18 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    The Best in Central Texas!…read more I've tried BBQ from all over, and while I might be a little biased, I firmly believed that the best BBQ was in Florida... until I tried Smoky Buns. First, let's talk about the location. It's tucked down a bumpy road between two duplex apartments. It sounds a little sketchy, but trust me, it is so worth it (definitely drive your truck or SUV if you have one!). This place is a true hidden gem. They have a dope setup with covered outdoor seating if you want to chill and eat there, but we ended up taking ours to go. Now, for the food. I ordered the 1 Meat Brisket Plate, which comes with a side, sauce, and pickles/pickled onions. Bro... that brisket was like butter. I know "tenderism" is trending all over social media right now, but this right here is the real deal!! It was so incredibly soft. For my side, I got the potato salad. To be honest, it was a little bland on its own, but it actually worked as a nice, solid base for me to hook it up my own way once I got home. Overall, Smoky Buns is a dope spot and easily hands-down the best BBQ in Central Texas!!!! I will absolutely be back.

    This BBQ trailer is the real deal. The brisket is hands down some of the best I have ever had,…read moreeasily right up there with Terry Black's and Franklin Barbecue. That says a lot. The sausage is incredible too. Super juicy and packed with flavor. The pork belly was also really good and cooked just right. And don't miss out on the awesome sides as well. Jesse, the owner, is very customer service oriented and checks in on you throughout your time there. He genuinely wants to make sure you are doing good and enjoying everything. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the food and the experience here. If you are anywhere nearby, it is absolutely worth stopping for.

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    Smoky Buns
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    Salt Traders Coastal Cooking - Oysters

    Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Had a great Saturday lunch at Salt Traders. The food was really good across the board, and the…read morevalue for the portion sizes stood out. The tuna tacos (a special) were easily the best thing we had--so good they should be a permanent menu item. The ceviche was fresh and flavorful, and the $1 oysters during Saturday happy hour were an awesome deal. The Gulf shrimp cocktail was solid and exactly what you'd expect, while the burger was filling and a great value. Service was fast and friendly, and the whole experience felt smooth and easy. The ambiance is clean and modern with a relaxed coastal oyster bar vibe, making it a great spot for a casual lunch. Overall, a very good meal and definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

    Salt Traders in Round Rock has become one of our go-to spots, and it never disappoints. The food…read moreand service are consistently excellent, which keeps us coming back. From the amazing sourdough bread to the smoked fish appetizer, everything starts off strong. For mains, you really can't go wrong--whether it's the shrimp and lobster roll or the classic fish and chips, every dish hits the mark. We also highly recommend the crab fried rice. I can't remember a visit where we haven't ordered andextra one for leftovers. It's a great spot no matter the time of day. Whether you're stopping in for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Salt Traders is always a solid choice when you're craving delicious, well-prepared seafood.

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    Dozen oysters and 4 gulf shrimp cocktail

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