As you enter the front door, look to your right for a glimpse of one of the few open pit BBQ's left in Central Texas. To your left, please take note of our menu board. Family style meals are served on the long picnic tables and feature pork ribs, brisket, sausage, potato salad, cole slaw, beans, pickles, onions, and bread. Tea, coffee, and soft drinks are available, but bring your own alcoholic beverages, because Hays County is dry. Top off your dinner with our homemade blackberry or peach cobbler, or pecan pie, topped with ice cream if you like. Gentlemen's Quarterly magazine in "Scenes from the Good Life" beckoned readers to "enjoy the finest dining in Texas" here at The Salt Lick. Southern Living, "Deep in the heart of Texas", reported "This is where we would go if we could visit only one place." People Magazine, "Searching for Barbecue Bliss" recently observed that "the pork ribs served throughout Texas were never less than wonderful" and "the best to be had," the reviewer claimed, "are here at The Salt Lick." Other experts insist that the brisket and sausage are tops. Whichever you choose, you can't go wrong. We are open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Dine in or carry out. Call in advance for large parties. We are also available for private parties. We have indoor and outdoor facilities that will accommodate up to 2,000 people. So think of us when planning weddings, reunions, small conventions, holiday parties, or any special event. We can bring our traveling smoker to your party or ship our BBQ directly to your kitchen. For more information call (512) 894-3117. Be sure to bring cash. We take credit cards only on-line, not at the restaurant!   Pick Your Direction =============== Salt Lick Home =============== Restaurant History Menu Directions =============== Catering Food Weddings Banquet Room Garden Room Private Dining Room Rock Patio Pavilion =============== Salt Lick Store Barbecue Store Sauce and Dry Rubs Merchandise Gift Certificates =============== Awards and Media