"There was a time when The Salt Lick was synonymous with Central Texas-style barbecue. That all changed in the early 2010s, thanks to the “new-school” boom that brought places like Franklin Barbecue and LeRoy and Lewis. Today, The Salt Lick might not make the best barbecue in the Austin area, but it is the most fun place to consume it. Essentially, this is a Disney World version of Texas, with all-you-can-eat spreads served family-style." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs