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

$35/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

$38/ 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 sauce Pickles, onions and peppers on the side.

Turkey Sandwich

$14

Sliced smoked turkey breast on a toasted sourdough craft bun

The BearKat Sammy

$15

Named after the Pitmaster's alma mater mascot — sliced smoked brisket and jalapeño sausage piled together on a toasted craft bun. Served with pickles, onions, and peppers on the side. Go 'Kats!

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.

Big Trio

Market Price

Three generous portions of your choice of smoked meats with three classic sides.

Little Trio

Market Price

Smaller portions of three smoked meats with two classic sides — great for sampling.

Sides

Classic Texas sides made from scratch to round out your plate.

Pinto Beans

$4

Slow-cooked pinto beans seasoned with smoked meat drippings and spices.

Coleslaw

$4

Creamy outlaw slaw with a tangy kick.

Mac & Cheese

$5

Rich, creamy mac and cheese baked to golden perfection.

Potato Salad

$4

Classic Texas-style potato salad, made fresh daily.

Jalapeño Cornbread

$3

Moist, slightly sweet cornbread with a jalapeño kick.

Desserts

Sweet finishes to a smoky meal.

BBQ Cookies

$3

House-made cookies with a smoky-sweet twist.

Peach Cobbler

$6

Warm peach cobbler with a buttery crust, served fresh.

Bread Pudding

Market Price

Classic Southern bread pudding with a rich vanilla sauce.

Buttermilk Pie

Market Price

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

Drinks

Cold drinks to wash it all down.

Fountain Drinks

$3.50

Your choice of fountain sodas — free refills.

Bottled Craft Sodas

$3.50

A rotating selection of premium craft sodas.

Texas Cuisine

Elevated Texas classics — bold flavors, big portions.

Steaks

Market Price

Hand-selected cuts cooked to order. Ask your server for today's selection.

Half Chicken Wednesdays

Market Price

Smoked half chicken — available every Wednesday while supplies last.

Tex-Mex Thursdays

Market Price

A rotating Tex-Mex special every Thursday. Ask your server what's on.

Fat Chicks

Market Price

A Rusty Buckle fan favorite — ask your server for details.

Country Fried Steaks

Market Price

A hand-cut in-house, tenderized ribeye steak, hand-breaded and fried golden, smothered in cream gravy and served with one side of your choice.

Brisket Burgers

Market Price

Ground brisket patty on a toasted craft bun with all the fixings.

Sunday Brunch at The Buckle

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Sunday Brunch at The Buckle is coming mid-October — stay tuned for the announcement!

Sunday mornings done the Rusty Buckle way — smoke meets sunrise.

Brisket & Eggs

Market Price

Sliced smoked brisket served alongside two eggs cooked your way.

BBQ Breakfast Tacos

Market Price

Flour tortillas stuffed with smoked meat, scrambled eggs, and house salsa.

Smoked Sausage Gravy & Biscuits

Market Price

Fluffy house biscuits smothered in rich smoked sausage cream gravy.

Brunch Plate

Market Price

A hearty plate with your choice of smoked meat, eggs, and a side.

Pancakes

Market Price

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with butter and syrup.

Waffles

Market Price

Crispy golden waffles — top them your way.

Kolaches

Market Price

A Texas brunch staple — soft pastry dough filled with sausage or fruit.

Grits & Bacon

Market Price

Creamy stone-ground grits topped with crispy smoked bacon.

Ready to Eat?

Come on in or give us a call — we'd love to feed you.

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

Wed – Sat: 11am – 3pmWed – Sat: 5pm – 9pm
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