Details revealed on legendary Texas barbecue chain’s new Fredericksburg location

A highly anticipated retail development in Fredericksburg will include a $1.2 million Salt Lick BBQ restaurant, according to state documents.

A new filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), shows that construction on the 9,323-square-foot restaurant is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2025, with an opening date set for October 2026. The filing was registered on June 6. All TDLR filings are subject to change.

The restaurant will be part of the tourist-friendly Hill Country’s development known as The Sycamore, which broke ground in 2023. The mixed-use retail and lifestyle project is expected to open this year. In doing so, it joins a host of other shopping and lifestyle developments coming to the area in the next few years.

According to a 2023 news release, The Sycamore is expected to include a football field-length “central amenity” that will be called the Ellipse. It will also feature other shopping stores, landscaped walkways, creek beds, a bandstand and shaded canopies. The 2023 release also announced that Salt Lick would be included.

“We could not think of a better place to plant our roots than in Fredericksburg,” Salt Lick owner Scott Roberts said in the release. “We are committed to bringing the same top-notch food and service to the development and hope to add some flair and excitement with the addition of The Salt Lick BBQ, Salt Lick Cellars, and a brand new soon-to-be-announced concept that we’re very excited about. It’s something we have had in the works for quite some time.”

Salt Lick BBQ is known for its Texas-style barbecue, cooked over a large open pit, with a family-friendly environment.

The barbecue joint recently opened a new restaurant concept in Buda and was even featured by Bloomberg as one of the world’s “best airport restaurants” for its location in the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Salt Lick also has locations in Driftwood, Round Rock and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

MySA contacted The Sycamore developer Geoff Bley for an update on when shoppers can expect the project to be fully operational. Following the publication of this article, he responded, saying tourists and locals alike should stay tuned for a late summer update.