The Salt Lick BBQ

Enjoy our world famous Barbecue and Salt Lick Cellars wine. As you pass through the airport of the “Live Music Capital of the World,” don’t miss grabbing some Salt Lick Barbecue

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    (512) 530-2903

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    saltlickbbq.com

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  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

Barbara Jordan Terminal, near Gate 21 (AUS Airport) Austin , TX 78719 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

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Conor Mongan

Really hungry? Ask for no tortillas with your breakfast "taco " and they give you double the ingredients in a bowl. I know it's sacrilegious to get a tortilla-less taco , but hey, I'm a fat kid.

Eater

If you need a quick taste of Texas, the airport 's little Salt Lick stand will do-fer-ya. Not to be confused with the Salt Lick Taco Bar .

Clayton McLaughlin

Everything is good. The pulled pork is Texas style covered in BBQ sauce . Brisket was a touch dry, but ask for pieces with a lot of bark. Definitely pick up the dry rub to take home.

Andrew C

Supposedly, the meat is flown in from the original location every morning... either way, the small menu has some delicious and filling meat options!!! Also, a variety of local beers to choose from!

Kelly Weaver

Three meat platter was a great way to sample. Brisket was a little dry, but tasty. Sausage was excellent and turkey was good. Upside surprise was the beans & cole slaw (which I don’t typically like.

Q Roberson

Ordered the 2 meat platter w/ sliced brisket & turkey . The brisket was fatty (not in the melty, delisg way) and tough, but the turkey was delicious! Pass on the tater salad and get the beans & slaw .

chris chang

Expensive for what it is. The cheeseburger tastes like a really nice version of what we got in three high school cafeteria . The fries are unique for Austin and definitely worth getting

Adam Snetiker

If you get a breakfast taco they'll give you whatever you want. The sign says 2 items but everyone gets 3 or 4. Egg , bacon and cheese is most popular, of course!

Cindy C.

The (BBQ ) brisket sandwich was by far the best sandwich I've ever had. I took it with me on the plane to have for lunch and the other passengers were literally drooling with the smell! So good!

The Wall Street Journal

More than 55 tons of brisket sold at this location of the Salt Lick in 2013. Chase it with Amy's Mexican vanilla ice cream . Read more

Sarah Creelman

Last chance BBQ - If you've somehow managed to travel through Austin, but not had the time to check out Texas BBQ , make sure you check in here! The Beef Brisket sandwich is tasty!

meniscuszine.com

The chopped brisket sandwich is packed with smoky beef chunks and smothered with a lightly peppery sauce that helped bring out the taste of the meat. —WC http://bit.ly/NlI3mX

H H

I forgot how HUGE portions were here. Not as big as the Don Juan but comparable in amount of meat! Order the brisket , egg & cheese .

Ailie Chang

Breakfast tacos are delicious. Get one with brisket and another with pulled pork . Really anything with that Salt Lick sauce is good.

Michelle Hermark

They sell WHOLE BRISKETS to take away with you. If you get one, make sure to also get yourself a little to nosh on the flight. It's one thing to torture your fellow passengers but have some for you.

@joe4pres

Right up there on the list of great airport food . High quality stuff right here. I'll stop in on arrival if the line is not too long.

Aaron Strout

Great atmosphere. And here's a tip: order by the pound versus "family style ." That way, you can add smoked turkey and chicken and/or beef ribs to your feast.

Danielle Hohmeier

Some of the best BBQ I've ever had... And it's in an airport . Love the buns on the sandwiches . Line moves quickly.

T K

One of the best and least expensive places to eat in all the airports I've been too. I've been to a lot. They only have 3-4 items, but they are rock solid. Baja Brisket !

Todd DeJulius

Put pricing on the menu. Seems like a no brained to me!

Eric Venker

Great for airport food , but it can't be in the same conversation as some of the Austin bbq monsters. You'll pay more than you want, as expected for the airport .

Ben Mackey

One of the best breakfast burritos I’ve ever had. They make them fresh for you when you order.

Daniel McDonough

The brisket sandwich combo is the right size where you won't feel like crap before getting on a plane .

Jim Martini

Also check out the salt lick taco bar by ray bensons roadhouse. Brisket or pulled pork w the original salt lick sauce.

Keenan Patterson

Best airport food I’ve ever had, but that bar is low. The brisket and potato salad were pretty bomb though.

Nik Nadolski

Best airport food in The States . Be sure to get the brisket & sausage platter ... You won't be disappointed.

Marty Yawnick

Be nice to the folks on your flight. Enjoy your bar-b-q at the airport . Please don't get it to go and then torture people around you with the great smokey aroma.

Dave Hotchkiss

The brisket was dry. It wasn't bad overall, but after a few days of excellent BBQ around Austin it's also not the flavor you want to leave in your mouth compared with fresh from a smokehouse.

Marty Yawnick

Great Bar-B-Q and excellent airport food . The sliced brisket was very tender & delicately smokey. Lives up to the airport chow hype.

James Fisher

Great BBQ and outdoor seating . Good with a group of people. Try some of everything!

Nic Miranda

Be sure to ask for BBQ sauce on the side! Although it's delicious, the cooks completely drown the meat in it. All things in moderation, right?

keith

Skip the breakfast sausage wrap and do for the breakfast tacos if you want eggs . The sausage wrap is just a dog like sausage wrapped in a small tortilla . Lazy!

Meri Williams

Brisket sandwich is the best thing ... Get one to take on your flight :)

Robert Favuzza

Brisket and sausage are my favorites, the sauce is what stands above the rest.

Leonardo De La Rocha

Get a scoop of the Green Chili Pulled Pork on a bed of cabbage . no need to waste those calories on a sub-par flour tortilla . (No corn tortilla option)

Julian Modesto

If you missed BBQ in Austin, Salt Lick is pretty good, but obviously it's still an airport food court vendor!

Stephen Callahan

Great airport breakfast . You can use the sauce on your eggs . Yum ????

Dustin Lee

$54.95 for brisket to take home with you. If you can resist not devouring it during your flight

Josh A

Grab a brisket and bring a gift to wherever you're going. Good option for airport food .

Colin Gibbs

Get to the airport early so you can try this place. It's worth it.

Anders Mellbratt

Best airport food by far!

Heather S

Amazing huge breakfast tacos at the taco stand.

Corey Pudhorodsky

Before taking you styrofoam box off the counter, grab a bunch on napkins and wipe it down. It's always covered in grease and sauce.

Alex Grismer

It was so uncomfortable sitting at the bar . The lamps make it so warm that I was sweating, even the lamps by my knees were warm.

Jess Barron

If you're leaving Austin (or arriving), get the brisket sliders . They are delicious and the bread is so soft.

Allison Kasic

Everything about the pulled pork sandwich is perfect. And it is HUGE!

Dan Mondragón Somera

Order wisely since each portion is quite big.

Ben Thoma

They don't skimp on the breakfast taco fillings. I was one and done.

Rick Montgomery

Brisket is awesome as advertised. I really liked their barbeque sauce .

Jamie Locklin

Great BBQ . Sandwiches are fantastic. Sauce is to die for.

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