Posted on Monday 28 February 2005
- Driftwood - Take Mopac South till dead end, and Turn Left.
- Also At the Airport
Where to begin? Salt Lick has been a staple of Austin cuisine for a long time. The family style with endless supplies of Brisket, Ribs and Sausage has made the hike out to Driftwood worth every minute. As you draw near the smell of the smokers fills the air and your stomach gurgles with delight. Salt Lick is very reasonably priced for what you get. It’s $13.95 for the family style but expect to spend about $20 per person including drinks, tax and tip. The cobblers are also a must eat, they are fabulous and make you almost want to skimp on the meat to save some room. The real wonderful part about Salt Lick, though, is the sauce. It is a mustard based sauce, unlike the stereotypical tomato-based "Texas" sauces. The Brisket is also to die for, very succulent and dripping with flavor. But be warned: the quality sometimes drops with the number of refills. If meat isn’t really up your alley, they also offer top quality sides like potato salad and cole slaw (both: sans mayo). Salt Lick is as close to a sure thing you can get in Austin, it guarantees to please, just bring $20 cash and your appetite and I promise that you won’t leave hungry.
Note: Salt Lick is BYOB, so please plan accordingly.
-The Foodie
Price - $$ ($20 per person)
Located outside of Austin’s city limits, Salt Lick is just as much a part of the city as the Capitol or the university. One doesn’t go to Salt Lick solely for the food, one goes for the experience. It starts with a 25 minute drive through Texas’ Hill Country and leads to a Texas-sized wait of up to an hour. The wait is made bearable by live music performing on the weekend, and the restaurant’s BYOB policy which many patrons do as noted by all the coolers. When inside their menu provides several option while sticking solely to the basics. The Family Feast, recommended for groups, is a choice of unlimited choice of three meats (chicken, sausage, brisket, and pork ribs), beans, potato salad, bread and sauce. The brisket comes in lean and extra lean, the latter for those who like it drier and without fat. Although the meat is the star of the show, the sauce is plate licking good. For those who like a little spice, ask for the Jabanero. If that isn’t enough, desserts such as cobbler a la mode (peach or blackberry) and pecan pie await you. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the food is great.
15-20
[rate 5]