This Iconic Restaurant In Texas Just Might Serve The Best Barbecue In The Entire World
I can picture the scene right now: the most massive BBQ pit you’ve ever seen, full of ribs, brisket, sausage links, and more delectable types of meat all smoking to perfection with a roaring fire burning underneath. If that image makes you hungry, then The Salt Lick is the place for you. Some of the juiciest, most flavorful and tender barbecue you’ve ever eaten can be found here, and you haven’t lived until you’ve tasted it.
It all started in 1967, when a man named Thurman Roberts who was known for his mouthwatering BBQ at family reunions, decided to turn his gift into a business.
He built an enormous pit with his two sons, one of which owns the restaurant today, and slept on a cot outside during the weekend until all the meat had sold out...and the rest is history. In fact, the Salt Lick just celebrated its 50th anniversary!
Brisket is probably the most popular offering. You can get a plate of it, pork ribs, sausage, turkey, half of a whole chicken, beef ribs, or a combination of any two if you're feeling indecisive. Plates are served with potato salad, coleslaw, beans, and bread, pickles, & onions upon request.
There are also sandwiches
"as big as Texas" with either chopped beef, pulled pork & coleslaw, sausage, turkey, or a combination. If you get a sandwich plate, it's served with potato salad, coleslaw, beans, pickles, and onions.
All the meats are served by the pound as well, so if you have a big family or need lots of food for an event, they've got you covered. The sides and barbecue sauce are also served by the pint, quart, and gallon.
You can choose to dine family-style (AKA all you can eat) for $24.95 per person. If you're a first-timer, this is probably your best bet to ensure you get to try a little bit of everything (or a lot - after your first bite, you'll know there's no stopping until you feel like a stuffed turkey).
Try not to get too full, though, because their dessert is absolutely delectable. There's pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, and blackberry and peach cobbler, all served with a scoop of ice cream.
So if you love meat (which you do if you live in Texas), come try out the Salt Lick sometime. You definitely won't regret it - but you know that since your mouth is already watering after looking at these pictures.
The Salt Lick is located at 18300 FM 1826 in Driftwood, Texas, and it’s open every day from 11 am to 10 pm. It’s BYOB, or you can enjoy a glass of wine from the Salt Lick Cellars. The restaurant is cash-only, so head to an ATM before you arrive!
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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