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The Salt Lick BBQ

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The Salt Lick BBQ

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"Best breakfast tacos at the airport (by go get salsa at Maudies!!)"(27 Tips)
"the breakfast Taco w egg, brisket, cheese & bbq sauce is great!"(69 Tips)
"Pulled pork quesadilla with spicy bbq sauce ruled the day!"(11 Tips)
"Everything about the pulled pork sandwich is perfect."(23 Tips)

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Conor MonganMarch 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
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.
EaterFebruary 7, 2013
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 McLaughlinMarch 19, 2015
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 CMay 29, 2019
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 WeaverFebruary 14, 2022
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.
Adam SnetikerMarch 30, 2014
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!
Q RobersonSeptember 12, 2017
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 changJuly 10, 2022
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
Sarah CreelmanMarch 20, 2014
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!
H HNovember 4, 2014
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.
meniscuszine.comAugust 7, 2012
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
Cindy C.November 7, 2015
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!
Ailie ChangAugust 10, 2015
Breakfast tacos are delicious. Get one with brisket and another with pulled pork. Really anything with that Salt Lick sauce is good.
The Wall Street JournalJanuary 16, 2014
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
Michelle HermarkJanuary 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
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.
Eric VenkerDecember 11, 2014
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.
@joe4presJuly 11, 2013
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.
T KAugust 15, 2011
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!
Danielle HohmeierApril 13, 2015
Some of the best BBQ I've ever had... And it's in an airport. Love the buns on the sandwiches. Line moves quickly.
Jim MartiniMay 22, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Also check out the salt lick taco bar by ray bensons roadhouse. Brisket or pulled pork w the original salt lick sauce.
Keenan PattersonFebruary 11, 2020
Best airport food I’ve ever had, but that bar is low. The brisket and potato salad were pretty bomb though.
Ben MackeySeptember 8, 2018
One of the best breakfast burritos I’ve ever had. They make them fresh for you when you order.
Aaron StroutAugust 15, 2011
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.
Nik NadolskiMarch 17, 2014
Best airport food in The States. Be sure to get the brisket & sausage platter... You won't be disappointed.
Dave HotchkissApril 27, 2014
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.
Nic MirandaOctober 24, 2012
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?
keithSeptember 6, 2013
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!
Todd DeJuliusMarch 13, 2019
Put pricing on the menu. Seems like a no brained to me!
Julian ModestoFebruary 26, 2017
If you missed BBQ in Austin, Salt Lick is pretty good, but obviously it's still an airport food court vendor!
James FisherAugust 9, 2014
Great BBQ and outdoor seating. Good with a group of people. Try some of everything!
Jess BarronOctober 20, 2012
If you're leaving Austin (or arriving), get the brisket sliders. They are delicious and the bread is so soft.
Marty YawnickNovember 12, 2011
Great Bar-B-Q and excellent airport food. The sliced brisket was very tender & delicately smokey. Lives up to the airport chow hype.
Stephen CallahanApril 19, 2019
Great airport breakfast. You can use the sauce on your eggs. Yum 😋
Robert FavuzzaJanuary 5, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Brisket and sausage are my favorites, the sauce is what stands above the rest.
Alex GrismerMay 31, 2018
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.
Anirban CAugust 21, 2014
The breakfast tacos with BBQ sauce don't completely erase the pain of an early morning flight, but they help. A lot.
Dustin LeeNovember 19, 2014
$54.95 for brisket to take home with you. If you can resist not devouring it during your flight
Shelby HallOctober 13, 2013
Finally, good airport food. Breakfast tacos are filling & fresh & seriously you only need one.
Daniel McDonoughMarch 16, 2015
The brisket sandwich combo is the right size where you won't feel like crap before getting on a plane.
Colin GibbsMarch 13, 2012
Get to the airport early so you can try this place. It's worth it.
Allison KasicOctober 7, 2014
Everything about the pulled pork sandwich is perfect. And it is HUGE!
Rick MontgomeryAugust 1, 2014
Brisket is awesome as advertised. I really liked their barbeque sauce.
Scott EdwardsMay 11, 2011
Try the Loaded Baked Potato. It's not on the menu, but it's awesome. Sour cream, cheese, brisket, and BBQ sauce. Yum!
Zac SniderJanuary 2, 2013
Start your Austin experience off right. Personal favorite BBQ stop. There is another location a little out of town.
Jamie LocklinOctober 10, 2014
Great BBQ. Sandwiches are fantastic. Sauce is to die for.
Heather SSeptember 6, 2013
Amazing huge breakfast tacos at the taco stand.
Anders MellbrattSeptember 17, 2018
Best airport food by far!
Marty YawnickNovember 12, 2011
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.
Meri WilliamsOctober 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Brisket sandwich is the best thing ... Get one to take on your flight :)
Leonardo De La RochaMarch 11, 2013
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)

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