An Iconic Texas Restaurant, The Salt Lick Serves Some Of The Best Barbecue In The World
Picture thus: the most massive BBQ pit you’ve ever seen that’s 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 Salt Lick BBQ in Texas 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. Take a trip down to Driftwood and experience it for yourself.
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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 whom 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 recently 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 also choose to dine family-style (AKA all you can eat). 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 surely 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 for lunch and dinner. 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! To learn more about this iconic Texas restaurant, visit their website here.
Have you ever eaten at The Salt Lick? What are your favorite places to get brisket in Texas? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! And if you know another place we should feature, nominate it on our online form here.
Address: The Salt Lick BBQ, 18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619, USA
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May 08, 2020
Elisa Regulski
What are the most famous BBQ restaurants in Texas?
There’s no shortage of famous BBQ restaurants in Texas. In addition to Salt Lick, Franklin BBQ also gets a lot of praise. This place is so beloved, hungry patrons often wait in line for as long as four hours — even in the sweltering Texas heat! Really, their brisket is that good. The ribs melt off the bone, and the epic sandwiches are worth writing home about. This is one place everyone must visit at least once. It’s easy to see why some people think Franklin makes the best barbecue in Texas.
What kind of BBQ is Texas known for?
In Texas, brisket reigns supreme. And you won’t find any strange mayo-based barbecue sauces either. In fact, many Texas BBQ joints frown upon the use of any sauce at all. If it’s done right — you shouldn’t need anything other than the smoky, tender meat. Aaron Franklin, owner of the famous Franklin BBQ in Austin, says he uses only salt, pepper, and smoke to reach brisket perfection.
What are the most iconic Texas restaurants?
Salt Lick isn’t the only iconic restaurant in Texas. The Big Texan, located in Amarillo, is one of the most famous eateries in the Lone Star State. They’re most known for their epic steak-eating competition. If you’re able to devour a 72-ounce steak, shrimp cocktail, baked potato, salad and a roll in less than an hour, your meal is free!
Address: The Salt Lick BBQ, 18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619, USA
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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