Brisket and sausage plate with beans, coleslaw and potato salad
By Jen
The search is over. I am waving my white flag! I have found the best BBQ spot in Texas and it’s THE SALT LICK BBQ! I’m 1000% serious when I tell you that this place will knock your freaking socks off. Their BBQ is so dang good it made me do a little dance, jump up and down, then stuff my face again.
Not only is their BBQ delish, but their side dishes are out of this world. I can admit it – I’m a side dish snob. I am picky about my coleslaw and potato salad. The potato salad is unlike any I’ve ever had. It’s made with a Vinaigrette salad dressing and dill pickle juice, among other things. I find myself craving it and comparing it to any others I try. It’s not fair to the other potato salads of the world because The Salt Lick’s wins every single time.
I have always thought KFC had the best coleslaw. Not anymore, The Salt Lick’s kicks KFC’s booty in the slaw department, hands down. It has sesame seeds in it which, at first, I thought was odd, but it totally works.
Let’s get down to business – the meat. When you first walk into the restaurant you get to see the fire pit. The actual fire pit where they are smoking the brisket, sausage, turkey and pork ribs. The smell will instantly make your stomach growl! Holy amazeballs is the brisket delicious. It was so moist I didn’t need a knife to cut it up. The sausage was perfectly cooked. It was juicy and the casing was the perfect amount of crispy. I’ve also tried their turkey. Best. Turkey. Ever. Moist, smoky, and delicious! I am seriously considering ordering my turkey from The Salt Lick for Thanksgiving next year.
Not only does The Salt Lick have the best food, but the atmosphere is outstanding! It’s BYOB but you can also purchase beer from The Salt Lick Cellars, which is right next to The Salt Lick. They will even give you a bucket with ice to take back with you so your beer stays cold while you stuff your face. When you sit inside, the tables are huge, almost like picnic benches. It’s great for a family gathering. You also can sit outside among the trees. It’s so relaxing. There is plenty enough room for the kids to play without disturbing anyone. There was even a spot outside for live music!
If you are in Austin, Texas anytime soon you need to make the drive out to The Salt Lick! They are located in Driftwood, Texas, which is just a few minutes away from Austin. Bring lots of cash because they don’t take credit cards. They do have an ATM on the premises. If you aren’t going to be in Texas anytime soon, you can order from their website – The Salt Lick BBQ. They even have a cookbook you can purchase that has the recipes for the potato salad and the coleslaw I just raved about.
Turkey and Sausage plate with potato salad, coleslaw and beans
*Jen did not receive any compensation for this review, and she purchased her own lunch however if you would like to buy her lunch I am sure she is free! Her opinions of The Salt Lick are her own.
About the Author:
Jen loves to read. She can’t stop herself. It’s become an obsession. She is in love with her husband, kids, iced coffee and books. Jen lives in beautiful Colorado but is originally from the West Coast.
jen@imperfectwomen.com
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Jenn says
April 25, 2013 at 11:20 amWOW that looks great! I love the name of the restaurant!
Tabitha Vos says
April 25, 2013 at 11:37 amThat looks great! now I am hungry haha
Ashley Montgomery says
April 25, 2013 at 11:48 amI just ate lunch about an hour ago and you made me hungry all over again, lol. Can’t resist some good bbq! Thanks for sharing.
Jumpseat Book Club! says
April 25, 2013 at 12:01 pmI agree, this sure looks like it may be the best BBQ spot in Texas! My mouth is watering just looking at the pics. Great post…
Katherine says
April 25, 2013 at 12:16 pmYour disclaimer is amazing 🙂 I’d love to buy you lunch! 2 Briskets please.
Michelle Marino says
April 25, 2013 at 12:29 pmughhh if only I lived in Tx and not AZ !!!!
Adama says
April 25, 2013 at 12:39 pmIt sure is an amazing place. Thanks for the review, Jen! And that’s sausage and turkey plate…so good. Great review, great food!
Adam says
April 25, 2013 at 12:41 pmTrigger happy on the ol smartphone keyboard. It’s Adam, not adama.lol
Pam@IW says
April 25, 2013 at 4:18 pmThis looks delicious and actually makes me want to visit Texas just to “eat it up.”
Great review!
By the way, I make a cabbage salad that has sesame seeds in it also and it is delicious.
Pattypie says
April 25, 2013 at 4:42 pmWoooooo Hoooo. I think we need a texas road trip! 🙂
Excellent post Jen 😉
Jen says
April 25, 2013 at 4:49 pmI’m jealous, Adam and Jodie were there again, tonight. I have to wait until July!
Jen says
April 25, 2013 at 4:51 pmSomething I didn’t mention was the load of bread you get with your meal. It’s Hawaiian bread. DELICIOUS!! í ½
Tara says
April 25, 2013 at 5:00 pmOh my gosh! That looks so delicious! I am a huge fan of BBQ!
Piper says
April 25, 2013 at 8:30 pmI went to The Salt Lick for the first time while pregnant with my first. My husband and I had an all-you-can-eat meal where the waitress brings a little of everything and then you tell her your favorites and she brings you more of those 🙂 My husband certainly did enjoy it but I was at that point in pregnancy where I ate very small amounts often because there was no room in there for a full meal :p I was a bit sad that the all-you-can-eat format meant no leftovers to take with me but I did enjoy the little I had. Our waitress noticed how little I ate and was worried I hadn’t liked it–when she found out I was just too pregnant to really eat, she packed me up a giant take out box despite the no take home rule because she said they just couldn’t tease a pregnant lady with a Salt Lick snack and not send her home with some 🙂 It’s been over 8 years now and that waitress still makes me smile–she was awesome and my pregnant self enjoyed her box of “snacks” for the next two days lol
Jen says
April 26, 2013 at 7:13 amPiper,
That is an awesome story!! That doesn’t surprise me at all. We’ve always had fantastic service when we’ve been there.
Jen says
April 26, 2013 at 7:14 amBy the way… Did anyone see David Letterman last night? During his interview with the super funny Jim Parsons, they were talking about Texas BBQ and Dave mentioned The Salt Lick as being a favorite. Very cool!
GeeWhiz says
April 26, 2013 at 7:33 amGreat review and I agree it’s amazing. Have you had the lemonade? It’s yummy.
Shauna says
April 26, 2013 at 8:01 amWe went last year as a big family get together and it was awesome, kinda like a back yard BBQ, but bigger and better, LOL… awesome post
Melanie says
April 26, 2013 at 8:02 amThis looks great!
snickers says
April 26, 2013 at 9:02 amJen,
Great post, wish I had some for my busy time around here!
Jen says
April 26, 2013 at 9:19 amGeeWiz, No, I didn’t try the lemonade… I will when we go back in July!!
Shauna, you are so right… it is like a big backyard BBQ! I wish I could live there. hahaha
Jen says
April 26, 2013 at 9:19 amSnickers, order it online!
Jen says
April 26, 2013 at 9:21 amFF to the 5:20 mark for the Salt Lick reference! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxNNaYvwlvU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Anya@IW says
April 26, 2013 at 11:09 amHawaiian bread – I’m so there! I know, it’s kind of sad to obsess over bread when there is all this great meat, but I’m a carbs girl!
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I’d love to visit Austin. If I make it out there, I’ll be sure to visit The Salt Like. Thanks for the recommendation.
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By the way, I love seasame seeds in everything! I’d love to see Pam’s recipe for cabbage salad.
snickers says
April 26, 2013 at 6:09 pmJen,
Thanks for the tip, I am way behind in reading and catching up. Did see you made the “Foodie”. Way to go! 🙂
JennieIW says
April 27, 2013 at 9:17 amThis all sounds fabulous; I am particularly intrigued by the sesame seeds in the coleslaw. I would love to go to Austin someday and try this place!
Thanks for the rec.
Jen says
April 27, 2013 at 2:51 pmSnickers, I saw that. Pretty cool!!!
Jennie, Austin is a great place! I kinda fell in love with it.
Sacha Schroeder says
April 30, 2013 at 11:12 amI wish I lived in TX right now! This looks amazing!
Jennifer Hall says
May 1, 2013 at 10:25 amI need to vacation in Texas and head here!
Paul Tomosoiu says
May 4, 2013 at 11:19 amSpicy life… arribaaaaaaa
Angelica says
May 5, 2013 at 10:56 amI’ve heard how good Salt Lick is on so many food shows. I’ve always wanted to try their bbqs and hopefully, i get to eat there in the future.