Tried this place on a the recommendation of some friends that have been here several times before. It is a busy and bustling spot that has been around for a long time. Located right next to the baseball stadium and across from Kalahari Resort, I can imagine that the restaurant is always busy, loud, and lively. All the food is good but it is not your typical or traditional bbq flavors that you would expect. The meat is done right but doesn't come through with the smoke flavor you'd normally get from a TX bbq joint. The potato is absolutely unique. It reminds me of a German style potato salad with a little twist or something extra that o couldn't quite identify. But nonetheless, very good. I enjoyed the Cole slaw as well. It was just the right balance of freshness with a hint of the tang from the vinegar. And pricing is very reasonable compared to most bbq places these days; especially in the Austin-Round Rock area read more

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We hosted our son's college graduation at the Salt Lick in Round Rock. We had an amazing time!!! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. So grateful to our server Sally for taking such great care of us! read more

Fam bam lunch - AMAZING BBQ!! So good we had to buy a shirt. They most definitely know about BBQ..... Great location & attentive staff. Great vibe!! We're most definitely swinging by again when we come out to Texas. * Smorgasbord of BBQ goodies * Peach Cobbler for dessert #DiningWithTheAndersons #TexasBBQ #YummyGoodness #QualityTime #Familia read more

This is a solid spot for bbq and it doesn't break the bank. The Thurman plate came with brisket sausage and pork ribs and two plates feed a family of four for about $40 total. Salt lick doesn't stack up to the flavors of the more modern bbq spots like interstellar or La bbq but it does the job for fraction of the price. The meats were tender and had the typical Texas bbq salt and pepper taste. The meats didn't have a distinctly strong Smokey taste but it was still good. I like the bbq sauce because it was more vinegary and tangy which compliments the fat and tender meat. read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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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. read more

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Unbelievable BBQ. Top 3 in TX. Zhàrece is the most incredible waitress ever! I would highly recommend you drive as far as you need to. If you are interested in the best barbecue experience you may ever have! read more

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... read more

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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. read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Brisket. Bison & Beef Rib plate. Sweet Potato Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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. read more

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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! read more

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Ambiance was nice. Kinda what you would expect from a BBQ place. Definitely good for large parties. Food was good. I wish the brisket was more moist but flavor was good. Just felt the meat was a little dry. I would go back and try again to make sure it wasn't an off night. read more

The food was really good I had the thurman's choice and it was soo good the food came quick and fresh when you walk in you're able to see the chefs making the food ahead of time. Around the area is really nice kalihari is 4 minutes away which is really convenient. The sweet tea is so good there is free refills and free barbecue sauce it is awesome! read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Thurman's Choice pickles and onions bread Pickled Jalepeños - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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. read more

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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! read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Beef rib and Brisket Combo plate Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Meats were all great but sides were weak to say the least. Been here before as well as Deadwood location. Food was good but disappointing based on historical perspective. Service was great however. read more

Sooooo good! This place is so big with a separate wine/beer shack. Family friendly, reliable staff and the BBQ-OMG!!!

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. read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Sliced sandwich 18$ with sides 21$ - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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. read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

I've really liked the Salt Lick rubs and have wanted to come to the restaurant for quite some time. I'm glad we did. I enjoyed the Beef Ribs and Chocolate Pecan Pie. By buddy got a turkey sandwich that was massive. He said it was very good also. Service was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was cool and inviting. I want to try the home store when I'm back in the area. read more

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. read more

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Ehh just ok. Ordered the brisket and The beef ribs plate with a side of waffle fries. None of the sides were good except the fries. Brisket was just ok not super seasoned. The beef ribs had flavor but a lil chewy. Probably wouldn't come back. Oh and the bbq sauce on the table is different - more like a honey mustard. I wasn't a fan, but some people may like it. read more

($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 read more

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We placed a takeout order with Kendra on Monday evening. Upon hearing two people in our group had celiac disease, Kendra went above and beyond to ensure everything was marked, labeled, and prepared with care (we didn't even have to ask!). Thank you for Kendra for exceptional service and to the Salt Lick for great gluten free options. The food was delicious! read more

Wow !! What a wonderful experience to button up a July 4th weekend. Our server, John Mosser, was outstanding. The food was so delicious. We love Salt Link. Driving through headed home and this was the best, most relaxing place. John answered all questions, checked on us multiple times, kept our tea glasses full. Great employee. You can tell he enjoys doing this. Thank you for your yummy food and having a great employee such John. read more

Ribs and sausage were good. Beans were cold, potato salad was questionable. I enjoyed the coleslaw but the family didn't. Peach cobbler was okay. And pecan pie was not great. Our waitress was pleasant. ******Hubby went to the restroom and the worker that was in there did not wash his hands. He was later seen serving waters to a table nearby. ******** read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Peach cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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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. read more

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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. read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Brisket & Sausage Combo Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

This was our first time at Salt Lick, and it was amazing! We tried the all-you-can-eat Brisket, Sausage, Pork Ribs, Coleslaw, Beans, and Potato Salad, plus added Mac and Cheese (heavenly) and 1/2 lb of Turkey--everything was delicious! Huge Huge Huge shoutout to Melissa, our waitress on 10/5/25 around 6-7 PM. She was incredible--kept our plates and drinks full, made us laugh, and gave some of the best service we've had in a long time. She even let us order extra sides from the unlimited for our leftovers so they'd taste just as good later. That kind of care really stood out and made the whole experience unforgettable. She really deserves the recognition! We'll definitely be back! read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Pickles, Turkey, Beans, Mac & Cheese, BBQ Sauce, Sausage, Bread - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Tried and true Texas BBQ! On a Friday afternoon, we were seated promptly by friendly, fun staff. This is everything a BBQ place should be... from the smell of the meat smoking to the guy slicing and trimming the meat ... who welcomed us like we were family! We had Pork ribs, sliced brisket and sausage! All excellent- of course! Salt lick has perfected the BBQ plate... including beans, Cole slaw and potato salad! Shout out to Ben- excellent service! read more

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My husband & I came here Thursday night for the first time & LOOVED IT !! It was kinda different flavor wise than other spots we'd tried but amazing nonetheless!! #BOMB The atmosphere was very nice, family friendly also. Our server was Ben, he was so polite, efficient & genuinely made us feel welcomed from start to finish. Every interaction felt thoughtful & his professionalism stood out in the best way. Service like this is rare -- we'll definitely be coming back thanks to him! read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - $32 all you can eat, got another plate full. We also got the brisket mac n cheese 10000/10 - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

If you haven't eaten at The Salt Lick, you are missing out on true Texas BBQ. Beautiful location conveniently located in Round Rock TX next to the baseball stadium and across the Hwy 79 from the Kalahari Resort and Water Park. Restaurant is always clean. And the service is great. Zharece provided my bother and I excellent customer service during our visit. The new lunch specials are the perfect size which includes drink and dessert. Only problem we experienced was there were no paper towels in the men's restroom. The Salt Lick remains on 'My Keepers List' read more

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BBQ was really good. Our waitress was really nice and helpful. We went with a very large group and the food was brought out quickly. Nice environment! read more

We had an amazing experience at Salt Lick BBQ in Round Rock! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was outstanding. A special shout-out to Natalie, who went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. She was friendly, attentive, and provided exceptional customer service from start to finish. We will definitely be back and highly recommend asking for Natalie if you visit! read more

I had another chance to try The Salt Lick. It was so delicious--I had the beef rib, brisket, and sausage. The brisket and sausage were my favorites...and the bbq sauce!! Would definitely come back!!! read more

Just no and I will not recommend. The reviews are fake about this place. This is not the best place for barbecue so please save your money. It is sad because it's so close to the resort. read more

We very much enjoyed the food!! Our waitress Jessica was absolutely amazing, and gave us outstanding service!! Great job Jessica!! Great job Salt Lick on very good food!! read more

Visiting Austin and had to get some bbq, our friend recommended this place and it was incredible! Don't sleep on the Turkey, omg it was unlike any turkey I've ever had, full of flavor and melt in your mouth. The brisket and burnt ends were both delicious and hit the bbq spot, and the Mac and cheese was so good, I wish we had more! And be sure to save room for dessert, the cobbler (get half peach half berry) with ice cream was the perfect way to end the meal. Service was quick, atmosphere was warm and inviting and overall, a great Texas bbq experience read more

The Salt Lick BBQ - Brisket 1/2 Lb, Brisket Burnt Ends 1/2 Lb, Turkey, Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Attempted to have a late dinner tonight at the Round Rock location of Salt Lick. We got on the list, sat down at a picnic table, and waited patiently as we were told it would be 30 minutes. A baseball team showed up and after a few minutes they were seated. There were people who checked in after us making a fuss because they knew people on the team, but were not a part of their party. I went inside to use the bathroom and when I come out, I see the people who were checked in after us getting sat at a table. I went to the hostess stand to see if we had been skipped over because clearly people were being seated. The hostess informed me that the manager decided to seat the other guests because they were with the team...even though they were not seated anywhere near the team. There was a man who was highly intoxicated behind the hostess stand and we simply asked if he worked here when he was addressing us. He was drunk and belligerent .The manager very rudely kept asking me what people he sat before us and I told him who they were and I didn't understand why he was being so rude to me. We just wanted to eat dinner...at a restaurant...that we were on the list for. Yes the manager was outside when the drunk guy was behind the hostess stand harassing customers. Do better!!! read more

4 STARS Trying out The Salt Lick when visiting Austin is a MUST. The original location in Driftwood is pretty remote and far away from the rest of Austin, whereas this location in Round Rock is much more accessible. It's not quite as big as the original location, but they serve all the same food. Normally when I go, we get the all-you-can-eat family style meal which costs $32.95/adult. It includes brisket, sausage, pork ribs, potato salad, cole slaw, and beans. Of these items, our faves are the sausage and the pork ribs. You have to use their SPICY bbq sauce when you eat the meats. It's one of my favorite bbq sauces of all time. It's a nice blend of tangy, sweet, and hot, and pairs well with ALL of their meats. As for the brisket, it's not my personal favorite as there is so much competition in the brisket space there in Austin. But definitely go for the sausage and pork ribs, and be sure to leave space for some pecan pie with vanilla ice cream on top for dessert. Absolutely delicious! Lots of parking at this location in Round Rock too. Be sure to take a bottle of their spicy bbq sauce home with you. I always take it back to California with me. read more

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Food was good. Our server, Zharece, was awesome. Very friendly, energized, and knowledgeable. She gave great recommendations. Thank you, Zharece! read more