The Rusty Buckle menu — smoked meats and Texas cuisine

Our Menu

Our menu is crafted for comfort and made for sharing — Texas favorites with a creative twist.

Menu items may change — please call for current availability.

Smoked Meats

Low and slow, the Texas way. Every cut smoked to perfection.

Smoked Brisket

$38/ lb

14+ hours in the smoke does wonders to our prime McClaren briskets — always tender, juicy, and full of Texas flavor. Sliced to order.

St. Louis Pork Ribs

$42/ rack

Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs with our signature dry rub and house smoke.

Smoked Sausage Links

$5 each

Texas mild or jalapeño cheese, or sausage links have a satisfying snap and bold smoky flavor with just the right amount of kick!

Pulled Pork

$20 / lb

Slow-smoked pork shoulder, hand-pulled and seasoned with our house-made sauce, this protein pairs well with our outlaw slaw.

Smoked Turkey Breast

$30/ lb

Juicy, lightly seasoned turkey breast smoked to golden perfection, our boneless skinless all-natural turkey breasts aren't just for Thanksgiving, they're great every day!

Beef Ribs

$40 each

Massive, bone-in beef ribs smoked low and slow until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Hard to find a better cut of beef.

Redneck Sushi

$3.50/slice or $35/roll

A Rusty Buckle original — fresh gulf shrimp, peppers and cheese rolled up tight in a 1-pound sausage log, wrapped in bacon, smoked and then painted with pepper jelly and sliced into bite-sized rounds that look like sushi, redneck sushi! Nothing raw here, just smokey, savory goodness.

Bacon Wrapped Ribs

$4.50/ea or a bucket of 6  for $25

Tender pork ribs wrapped in thick-cut bacon and smoked until the bacon crisps and the rib meat falls clean off the bone. Double the smoke, double the flavor.

Sandwiches

Piled high on toasted craft buns — the way a bbq sammich was meant to be eaten.

Brisket Sandwich

$15

Sliced smoked brisket on a toasted craft bun with pickles and onions on the side.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$12

Slow-smoked pulled pork piled high with house slaw on a toasted craft bun.

Sausage Sandwich

$12

Smoked sausage link on a hoagie roll with a drizzle of our house made bbq-mustard. Pickles, onions and peppers on the side.

Turkey Sandwich

$14

Sliced smoked turkey breast with avocado, lettuce, and tomato on toasted sourdough.

Combo Plates

The full Texas experience — your choice of meats with classic sides.

One Meat Plate

$18

Your choice of one smoked meat with two classic sides.

Two Meat Plate

$28

Your choice of two different smoked meats with two classic sides.

Three Meat Plate

$35

Your choice of three different smoked meats with two classic sides and bread.

Family Feast

$42

Feeds 4–6. Choice of two different meats, 1/2 lb each or  1/2 pound of one meat and 4 ribs, four sides, bread, and pickles/onions.

Big Trio

$35

1/3 lb prime Brisket, a sausage link and two pork ribs accompanied by three different sides.

Little Trio

$21

1/4 lb prime brisket, a sausage link and two pork ribs.

BBQ Sides

Made from scratch, Texas-style. The perfect complement to any plate.

Beans

$5

Slow-cooked pinto beans seasoned with smoked brisket drippings.

Outlaw Slaw

$5

A fresh, cool, and zesty mix of shaved broccoli stems, cabbage, cilantro and jalapeños, pairs great with our pork dishes.

Mac & Cheese

$7

Rich, creamy mac and cheese — comfort food at its finest.

Potato Salad

$5

Texas-style potato salad with mustard, pickles, and a touch of heat.

Corn Casserole

$6

Golden, slightly sweet cornbread with corn, cheese, and sauteed onions and peppers baked right in.

Smoked Green Beans

$6

Tender green beans slow-cooked with smoked bacon and a touch of garlic — a Southern classic with a Texas twist!

Desserts

Save room — Texas desserts done right. See daily special board for availability, not all desserts are done each day.

BBQ Cookies

$.50/ea or $5.00/dozen

Made fresh daily with our bbq sauce, these cookies are amazing!

Banana Pudding

$5

Classic Southern banana pudding with layers of vanilla wafers and fresh bananas.

Bread Pudding

$5

Warm, homestyle bread pudding with a sweet sauce — comfort food at its finest.

Buttermilk Pie

$5

A Southern staple — silky smooth buttermilk custard in a flaky golden crust.

Drinks

Cold drinks to wash it all down.

Sweet Tea

$2.50

House-brewed Southern sweet tea — the way it should be.

Unsweet Tea

$2.50

House-brewed unsweet tea, fresh and crisp.

Hollapeño Lemonade

$3.50

Zesty lemonade with a flavored kick, perfectly tart and sweet, with just a tiny bit of heat.

Fountain Drinks

$2.50

Texas-made craft soft drinks from Boots Soda based in College Station.  Unique flavors that are sure to please!

Bottled Craft Sodas

$3.50

A rotating selection of premium craft sodas — ask your server for today's flavors.

Bottled Water

$1

Cold bottled water.

Texas Cuisine

Beyond the pit — bold Texas flavors done our way. Rotating specials and house originals.

Steaks

Market Price

We do these nightly, and the cut may change, based on availability.  Hand-selected cuts cooked to order — ask your server about tonight's available steaks and preparations. Ribeyes, Hanger Steaks, NY Strips, we use USDA prime beef from McClaren Farms.

Half Chicken Wednesdays

Market Price

Every Wednesday we smoke whole chickens and serve them up by the half. Juicy, fall-off-the-bone smoked chicken — available Wednesdays only while they last.

Tex-Mex Thursdays

Market Price

Every Thursday we bring the Tex-Mex — smoked meats meet bold and exciting flavors! Think Brisket Nachos, smoked fajitas, skirt steak, smoked enchiladas and more. Thursday evenings only, while supplies last. See server for details, pricing and availability.

Fat Chicks

Market Price

These thick, juicy sweet tea marinated strips of boneless, skiness chicken thighs are loaded with flavor! We hand bread them when you order them and then they are fried to a golden brown.  Served with cream gravy or ranch dressing.

Chicken Fried Steaks

Market Price

A Texas diner classic done the Rusty Buckle way —hand cut NY strip or ribeye steak, tenderized, lightly seasoned then breaded and fried golden.  Our process ensures there's batter on the steak, not a glob of fried dough hiding a piece of shoe leather.  Served with house-made cream gravy.  We will do these Wednesdays-Saturdays starting at 5pm.

Brisket Burgers

Market Price

Ground fresh from our brisket trimmings, these burgers are packed with flavor before they ever hit the grill. Served on a toasted craft bun with your choice of toppings.

Sunday Brunch

Sunday mornings done the Rusty Buckle way — smoky, hearty, and made from scratch. Grab a bite to eat on your way to church or take a spread to your Bible Study Class.  Feel free to bring your bible and study here if you don't have a church home.  Available Sundays only while supplies last.

Biscuits and Briskets

Market Price

Slow-smoked brisket served over two scratch made biscuits, topped with two eggs cooked your way, with house fried potatoes, onions and peppers on the side.

BBQ Breakfast Tacos

Market Price

Flour tortillas loaded with smoked brisket, or pork sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and house-made salsa.

Smoked Sausage Gravy & Biscuits

Market Price

Fluffy scratch-made biscuits smothered in a rich cream gravy loaded with crumbled smoked sausage.

Brunch Plate

Market Price

Your choice of smoked meat with two eggs, a biscuit and house fried potatoes, onions and peppers on the side— the full Sunday spread.

Pancakes

Market Price

Thick, fluffy buttermilk pancakes made from scratch — served with butter and warm syrup. Add smoked bacon or sausage on the side.

Waffles

Market Price

Golden, crispy-edged waffles with a soft center — served with butter and syrup. Ask about our rotating toppings like fresh berries or whipped cream.

Kolaches

Market Price

A Texas brunch staple — soft, pillowy Czech-style pastries filled with your choice of sausage.  Ask your server for today's flavors.

Grits & Bacon

Market Price

Creamy stone-ground grits cooked low and slow, topped with thick-cut smoked bacon and a pat of butter. Simple, Southern, and satisfying.

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Give us a call — we'd love to feed you right.

The Rusty Buckle

Craft BBQ & Texas Cuisine in the heart of New Caney, Texas. Real smoke. Real flavor. Real community.

Contact Us

(346) 423-7444[email protected]
22664 Community Drive
New Caney, TX 77357

Hours

Mon – Thu: 11am – 9pmFri – Sat: 11am – 10pmSunday: 11am – 8pm
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