Venerable outpost serving Texas-style BBQ with famous sauces & rubs in a relaxed, rustic setting.
MICHAEL VELA
First time visiting this location. I ordered the brisket and turkey plate with beans, potato salad, and mac & cheese. Unfortunately, both the brisket and turkey were dry — I had to use plenty of sauce, which I normally don’t do when the BBQ is juicy and flavorful.
The potato salad was bland and lacked flavor, and the beans were just okay. The mac & cheese was decent, but overall, the meal was disappointing. I was really expecting great BBQ.
Maybe we just came on an off day, but based on this visit, it didn’t meet expectations.
… morePL
Today was our first visit to the Round Rock location, and we enjoyed the meal there. We ordered beef ribs, pork ribs, sausages, coleslaw, and sweet potato fries. The beef ribs were coated in BBQ sauce, which was a bit unexpected and somewhat disappointing. I had expected the ribs to be simply smoked. The flavor was acceptable but not outstanding. The pork ribs were decent, with a pleasant smoky scent and just the right seasoning. The sweet potato fries were a delightful surprise, tasting great and served in a large portion. Our server was very attentive and friendly throughout our visit.
… moreThulasi Ganesh
Salt Lick has been our go-to spot for BBQ for over a year, and it never disappoints. The flavor, quality, and service have remained top-notch every single visit.
A special shout-out to Jacob, who went above and beyond during our recent meal. He was kind, courteous, and thoughtful—suggesting mac and cheese as a side for our toddler, which turned out to be a hit.
The portions are generous to say the least. With four of us sharing, we still had to work hard to finish the three meals we ordered. It’s the kind of hearty BBQ that leaves you satisfied and smiling.
If you’re looking for the best BBQ with consistently great service, Salt Lick is the place. Highly recommended for families and groups alike!
… moreM V
Salt Lick is still a solid choice for bbq. Brisket and Chicken are constantly good. Well smoked, moist and flavorful. Best potato salad you can find anywhere, it’s a meal onto itself.
… moreRachel Davidson
Amazing BBQ place. We celebrated a birthday party here. The staff was accommodating and attentive to our party. Tye brisket was moist and we loved the homemade spicy bbq sauces. It’s a great place to dine with your family. Plenty of parking. Conveniently located near the Kalahari resort.
… moreKiyah
Not impressed. Tough chewy beef ribs, decent mac n cheese, and baked beans that taste nasty when it first touches your pallete; but then leaves an equally awful metallic aftertaste.
The quality on the ribs was not consistent. You’ll have 1 part that’s juicy, another that’s dry and tough, and then 1 part that’s a mix of both somehow. Didn’t finish it; threw the rest in the trash.
The employees were very nice but I’m going back to Slab’s BBQ for now.
… moreJennifer Hughes
My son requested Salt Lick for his 9th bday celebration with friends. I reserved a table for 20, they were able to let me set up a little bit early with a few decorations. Hostess and waitress were great with everything. We were even in the way a bit for pictures but all the staff was incredibly patient. Everyone had a blast and food was delicious.
… moreGreg Stolt
Can’t go wrong with this Austin institution. Round Rock is not the original location but the food is delicious nonetheless. Any bbq place that can operate as long as Salt Lick has in Austin must be good.
… moreC. Davidson
I hosted a 50th Birthday party in Salt Lick Round Rock’s private room this weekend. The party for almost 50 people was an amazing success. Shane helped me months in advance getting everything set up for the private event. The day of the event Salt Lick was ready for us upon my arrival. The room looked great. Sarah single handedly took care of our entire group. The BBQ was the best, as I always think it is. Hardly any of my guests had ever dinned at the Salt Lick before and they throughly enjoyed the meal. Thank you Salt Lick Round Rock for making this private event so easy…especially since we were all from out of town.
… moreManny Perez
This place is a must if you’re in the area! I’ve heard the rumors that Texas is the BBQ headquarters of the world and Salt Lick confirmed it’s factual! The food was astounding, the layout is open and inviting, wait time for food is non existent. But what made our experience top fricken tier was our server Jacob!!! This guy knows how to make it a three star michelin restaurant experience when it comes to service. He’s kind, engaging, and can tackle any question about the menu. He made it a special experience being my 1st time at Salt Lick and in TEXAS!!! Please give yourself the pleasure of being treated like royalty with Jacob!
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