The Rustic
3656 Howell St, Dallas
(214) 730-0596
Customers' Favorites
Steakhouse Onion Rings with Jalapeno Ranch
Wild Boar Meatballs with Jalapeño Jam
The Rustic Burger - Brunch
Cracklin’ Deviled Eggs
Peanut Butter Pie Slice
The Rustic Chicken Club
Cracklin' Deviled Eggs
Brisket Quesadillas
Brisket Tacos for 2
Jam & Toast Brunch
Featured items
TEXAS CHEESESTEAK*
shaved ribeye, pimento cheese, chipotle garlic queso, grilled onions, poblano chiles on jalapeno cheddar bread with smoked potato chips
SPICY SALMON CAESAR
chipotle caesar dressing, chopped romaine, garlic-parmesan crumble
HARVEST BOWL
chimichurri chicken, wood-grilled broccolini and portobello mushroom, baby kale, lemon honey vinaigrette
CRACKLIN' DEVILED EGGS
our twist on the classic
BLUE CHEESE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes, green onions
JOE LEO TACOS
Served family-style, bacon fat tortillas, all the fixings (minimum of two people) choice of Pork Carnitas, Chicken Tinga, or Smoked Brisket (add $2.00/taco)
CEDAR PLANK SALMON
ancho-lime butter, corn & jalapeño tamale
UTENSILS
UTENSILS
Choose how many sets of disposable utensils you would like to include with this order
FROZENS
HOUSE FROZEN MARGARITA
House Frozen Margarita.
FROZEN MULE
vodka, ginger puree, fresh lime juice
AGAVE
SPICY RUSTIC WATER
El Jimador Blanco, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, tajin, Q Club Soda
HIBISCUS RUSTIC WATER
Mi Campo Blanco, hibiscus-mint tea, Q Club Soda
CLASSIC RUSTIC WATER
Maestro Dobel Diamante, fresh lime, Q Club Soda
single
100% blue agave tequila blanco, Jalisco 1562, fresh lime
SPICY MARGARITA
Hornitos Reposado, jalapeno, Ancho Reyes Verde, mango
SKINNY MARGARITA
Tres Generaciones Blanco, Cointreau, Tres Agaves Agave Nectar, fresh lime
THE PEOPLE'S MARGARITA
Teremana Reposado, guava, fresh lime
TOP SHELF MARGARITA
LALO Blanco, Cointreau, Tres Agaves Agave Nectar, fresh lime
PALOMA
Espolòn, fresh grapefruit, Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda
PASSIONFRUIT SOUR
Ojo de Tigre Mezcal, passionfruit, chamoy, rosemary
PINEAPPLE SMOKE MARGARITA
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Casamigos Mezcal, agave, pineapple, fresh lemon, cinnamon
WHISKEY
SPICY GOLD RUSH
Knob Creek Rye, lemon juice, hot honey
LYNCHBURG SOUR
Jack Daniel's, thyme simple syrup, Jalisco 1562, fresh lemon
COWBOY MULE
Pendleton Whisky, pomegranate, bitters, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
PEACH TEA
Yellow Rose Harris County Bourbon, iced tea, peach puree, fresh lemon
BOURBON OLD FASHIONED
Woodford Reserve, demerara, orange oil, orange bitters
VODKA & MORE
TITO'S LEMONADE
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Jalisco 1562, house-made lemonade
TROPICAL SPRITZ
Aperol, mango, pineapple, bubbles, Q Club Soda
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ketel One, Licor 43, house-made cold brew, simple syrup
TEXICAN CANDY
Enchanted Rock Vodka, watermelon, fresh lime
LEMON DROP MARTINI
Zephyr Gin, Italicus Bergamot, fresh lemon, simple syrup
MULE
Hanson Organic Vodka, fresh lime, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
APPETIZERS
CRACKLIN' DEVILED EGGS
our twist on the classic
WOOD GRILLED ARTICHOKE
chipotle aioli, grilled lime
*when available
WILD BOAR MEATBALLS
with jalapeño jam
SMOKED DIP DUO
smoked brisket, spinach and cheddar fondue, cold pimento dip, smoked salt potato chips
STEAKHOUSE ONION RINGS
with jalapeno ranch
CHORIZO EMPANADAS
with chipotle garlic queso
QUESADILLAS
choice of chicken tinga or pork carnitas
*choose smoked brisket +$2.95
TAMALES THREE WAYS
smoked brisket, chicken tinga, pork carnitas
CACTUS FRIES
beer-battered prickly pear cactus with jalapeno ranch
SOUPS & SALADS
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
chicken tinga, avocado, grilled onions, poblano chiles, tomato broth
BLUE CHEESE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes, green onions
SPICY SALMON CAESAR
chipotle caesar dressing, chopped romaine, garlic-parmesan crumble
THAT CHICKEN SALAD
seared chicken breast, spring mix, toasted pecans, red grapes, bacon, blue cheese, nutty croutons, pomegranate agave vinaigrette
HARVEST BOWL
chimichurri chicken, wood-grilled broccolini and portobello mushroom, baby kale, lemon honey vinaigrette
SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD
spring mix, tomato, jicama, cucumber, jalapeno, fresh herbs, lemon honey vinaigrette
HOUSE SALAD
spring mix, tomato, jicama, cucumber, jalapeño, lemon honey vinaigrette
add chicken, shrimp, salmon +$8.95
WILD BOAR CHILI
with cotija cheese
SANDWICHES
TEXAS CHEESESTEAK*
shaved ribeye, pimento cheese, chipotle garlic queso, grilled onions, poblano chiles on jalapeno cheddar bread with smoked potato chips
THE RUSTIC BURGER
No. 9 sauce, house-smoked brisket, white cheddar, green chile, grilled onion with smoked salt potato chips
TEXAS HOT CHICKEN & CHEESE
spicy fried chicken, dill pickles, mayo, melted American cheese on Texas toast with smoked salt potato chips
PORTOBELLO BURGER
choice of panko-crusted or wood-grilled portobello, white cheddar, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles with smoked salt potato chips
CHIPOTLE SALMON BURGER*
hand-chopped salmon patty, pico de gallo, chipotle pecan sauce aioli with smoked salt potato chips
SPECIALTIES
CEDAR PLANK SALMON
ancho-lime butter, corn & jalapeño tamale
THE DRUNK CHICK
beer can game hen, jalapeño spoon bread, ancho-lime butter
*while it lasts
CENTER-CUT RIBEYE*
hand-cut ribeye, ancho-lime butter, crispy fries with jalapeno ranch
CRAB CAKES
chile verde sauce, lump crab pico de gallo
TRIPLE CHOP
wood-grilled, bone-in pork chop, ancho-lime butter
*while it lasts, starting at 6pm
TEXAS QUAIL
molasses-brined bandera quail, jalapeno spoon bread,
chipotle pecan sauce, cilantro
MUSHROOM CHOP
with roasted garlic and chimichurri
JOE LEO TACOS
JOE LEO TACOS
Served family-style, bacon fat tortillas, all the fixings (minimum of two people) choice of Pork Carnitas, Chicken Tinga, or Smoked Brisket (add $2.00/taco)
SIDES
FRIES
SMOKED SALT POTATO CHIPS
JALAPEÑO SPOON BREAD
cornmeal, pickled jalapeño, sharp white cheddar, creamed corn
SPICY TAMALE
corn & jalapeno tamale with choice of chicken, brisket, or pork
SHELLS & CHEESE
with garlic-parmesan crumble
WOOD-GRILLED BROCCOLINI
with roasted garlic
WOOD-GRILLED PORTOBELLO
with roasted garlic and chimichurri
KIDS
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE
KIDS CHICKEN NUGGETS
DESSERT
ICE BOX S'MORES
graham crackers, bittersweet chocolate, marshmallow whipped cream, house-made marshmallow
PEANUT BUTTER PIE
chocolate ganache, roasted peanuts, bitter-sweet chocolate sauce
BANANA PUDDING
fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, sea salt caramel sauce, whipped cream
NA BEVERAGE
RICHARDS RAINWATER STILL
RICHARDS RAINWATER SPARKLING
ICE TEA, GALLON
one gallon jug of our freshly brewed unsweet iced tea.
Lemonade Gallon
one gallon jug of lemonade.
Featured items
SPICY SALMON CAESAR
chipotle caesar dressing, chopped romaine, garlic-parmesan crumble
HARVEST BOWL
chimichurri chicken, wood-grilled broccolini and portobello mushroom, baby kale, lemon honey vinaigrette
BLUE CHEESE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes, green onions
THAT CHICKEN SALAD
seared chicken breast, spring mix, toasted pecans, red grapes, bacon, blue cheese, nutty croutons, pomegranate agave vinaigrette
SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD
spring mix, tomato, jicama, cucumber, jalapeno, fresh herbs, lemon honey vinaigrette
UTENSILS
UTENSILS
Choose how many sets of disposable utensils you would like to include with this order
FROZENS
HOUSE FROZEN MARGARITA
House Frozen Margarita.
FROZEN MULE
vodka, ginger puree, fresh lime juice
AGAVE
SPICY RUSTIC WATER
El Jimador Blanco, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, tajin, Q Club Soda
HIBISCUS RUSTIC WATER
Mi Campo Blanco, hibiscus-mint tea, Q Club Soda
CLASSIC RUSTIC WATER
Maestro Dobel Diamante, fresh lime, Q Club Soda
single
100% blue agave tequila blanco, Jalisco 1562, fresh lime
SPICY MARGARITA
Hornitos Reposado, jalapeno, Ancho Reyes Verde, mango
SKINNY MARGARITA
Tres Generaciones Blanco, Cointreau, Tres Agaves Agave Nectar, fresh lime
THE PEOPLE'S MARGARITA
Teremana Reposado, guava, fresh lime
TOP SHELF MARGARITA
LALO Blanco, Cointreau, Tres Agaves Agave Nectar, fresh lime
PALOMA
Espolòn, fresh grapefruit, Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda
PASSIONFRUIT SOUR
Ojo de Tigre Mezcal, passionfruit, chamoy, rosemary
PINEAPPLE SMOKE MARGARITA
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Casamigos Mezcal, agave, pineapple, fresh lemon, cinnamon
WHISKEY
SPICY GOLD RUSH
Knob Creek Rye, lemon juice, hot honey
LYNCHBURG SOUR
Jack Daniel's, thyme simple syrup, Jalisco 1562, fresh lemon
COWBOY MULE
Pendleton Whisky, pomegranate, bitters, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
PEACH TEA
Yellow Rose Harris County Bourbon, iced tea, peach puree, fresh lemon
BOURBON OLD FASHIONED
Woodford Reserve, demerara, orange oil, orange bitters
VODKA & MORE
TITO'S LEMONADE
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Jalisco 1562, house-made lemonade
TROPICAL SPRITZ
Aperol, mango, pineapple, bubbles, Q Club Soda
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ketel One, Licor 43, house-made cold brew, simple syrup
TEXICAN CANDY
Enchanted Rock Vodka, watermelon, fresh lime
LEMON DROP MARTINI
Zephyr Gin, Italicus Bergamot, fresh lemon, simple syrup
MULE
Hanson Organic Vodka, fresh lime, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
SALADS
SPICY SALMON CAESAR
chipotle caesar dressing, chopped romaine, garlic-parmesan crumble
BLUE CHEESE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes, green onions
THAT CHICKEN SALAD
seared chicken breast, spring mix, toasted pecans, red grapes, bacon, blue cheese, nutty croutons, pomegranate agave vinaigrette
HARVEST BOWL
chimichurri chicken, wood-grilled broccolini and portobello mushroom, baby kale, lemon honey vinaigrette
SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD
spring mix, tomato, jicama, cucumber, jalapeno, fresh herbs, lemon honey vinaigrette
HOUSE SALAD
spring mix, tomato, jicama, cucumber, jalapeño, lemon honey vinaigrette
add chicken, shrimp, salmon +$8.95
SANDWICHES
THE RUSTIC BURGER - Brunch
No. 9 sauce, house-smoked brisket, white cheddar, green chile, grilled onion with smoked salt potato chips
TEXAS HOT CHICKEN & CHEESE - Brunch
spicy fried chicken, dill pickles, mayo, melted American cheese on Texas toast with smoked salt potato chips
KIDS
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE
KIDS CHICKEN NUGGETS
DESSERT
ICE BOX S'MORES
graham crackers, bittersweet chocolate, marshmallow whipped cream, house-made marshmallow
PEANUT BUTTER PIE
chocolate ganache, roasted peanuts, bitter-sweet chocolate sauce
BANANA PUDDING
fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, sea salt caramel sauce, whipped cream
NA BEVERAGE
RICHARDS RAINWATER STILL
RICHARDS RAINWATER SPARKLING
ICE TEA, GALLON
one gallon jug of our freshly brewed unsweet iced tea.
Lemonade Gallon
one gallon jug of lemonade.
Featured items
TEXAS CHEESESTEAK*
shaved ribeye, pimento cheese, chipotle garlic queso, grilled onions, poblano chiles on jalapeno cheddar bread with smoked potato chips
SPICY SALMON CAESAR
chipotle caesar dressing, chopped romaine, garlic-parmesan crumble
HARVEST BOWL
chimichurri chicken, wood-grilled broccolini and portobello mushroom, baby kale, lemon honey vinaigrette
CRACKLIN' DEVILED EGGS
our twist on the classic
BLUE CHEESE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes, green onions
JOE LEO TACOS
Served family-style, bacon fat tortillas, all the fixings (minimum of two people) choice of Pork Carnitas, Chicken Tinga, or Smoked Brisket (add $2.00/taco)
CEDAR PLANK SALMON
ancho-lime butter, corn & jalapeño tamale
UTENSILS
UTENSILS
Choose how many sets of disposable utensils you would like to include with this order
FROZENS
HOUSE FROZEN MARGARITA
House Frozen Margarita.
FROZEN MULE
vodka, ginger puree, fresh lime juice
AGAVE
SPICY RUSTIC WATER
El Jimador Blanco, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, tajin, Q Club Soda
HIBISCUS RUSTIC WATER
Mi Campo Blanco, hibiscus-mint tea, Q Club Soda
CLASSIC RUSTIC WATER
Maestro Dobel Diamante, fresh lime, Q Club Soda
single
100% blue agave tequila blanco, Jalisco 1562, fresh lime
SPICY MARGARITA
Hornitos Reposado, jalapeno, Ancho Reyes Verde, mango
SKINNY MARGARITA
Tres Generaciones Blanco, Cointreau, Tres Agaves Agave Nectar, fresh lime
THE PEOPLE'S MARGARITA
Teremana Reposado, guava, fresh lime
TOP SHELF MARGARITA
LALO Blanco, Cointreau, Tres Agaves Agave Nectar, fresh lime
PALOMA
Espolòn, fresh grapefruit, Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda
PASSIONFRUIT SOUR
Ojo de Tigre Mezcal, passionfruit, chamoy, rosemary
PINEAPPLE SMOKE MARGARITA
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Casamigos Mezcal, agave, pineapple, fresh lemon, cinnamon
WHISKEY
SPICY GOLD RUSH
Knob Creek Rye, lemon juice, hot honey
LYNCHBURG SOUR
Jack Daniel's, thyme simple syrup, Jalisco 1562, fresh lemon
COWBOY MULE
Pendleton Whisky, pomegranate, bitters, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
PEACH TEA
Yellow Rose Harris County Bourbon, iced tea, peach puree, fresh lemon
BOURBON OLD FASHIONED
Woodford Reserve, demerara, orange oil, orange bitters
VODKA & MORE
TITO'S LEMONADE
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Jalisco 1562, house-made lemonade
TROPICAL SPRITZ
Aperol, mango, pineapple, bubbles, Q Club Soda
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ketel One, Licor 43, house-made cold brew, simple syrup
TEXICAN CANDY
Enchanted Rock Vodka, watermelon, fresh lime
LEMON DROP MARTINI
Zephyr Gin, Italicus Bergamot, fresh lemon, simple syrup
MULE
Hanson Organic Vodka, fresh lime, Fever Tree Ginger Beer
APPETIZERS
CRACKLIN' DEVILED EGGS
our twist on the classic
WOOD GRILLED ARTICHOKE
chipotle aioli, grilled lime
*when available
WILD BOAR MEATBALLS
with jalapeño jam
SMOKED DIP DUO
smoked brisket, spinach and cheddar fondue, cold pimento dip, smoked salt potato chips
STEAKHOUSE ONION RINGS
with jalapeno ranch
CHORIZO EMPANADAS
with chipotle garlic queso
QUESADILLAS
choice of chicken tinga or pork carnitas
*choose smoked brisket +$2.95
TAMALES THREE WAYS
smoked brisket, chicken tinga, pork carnitas
CACTUS FRIES
beer-battered prickly pear cactus with jalapeno ranch
SOUPS & SALADS
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
chicken tinga, avocado, grilled onions, poblano chiles, tomato broth
THAT CHICKEN SALAD
seared chicken breast, spring mix, toasted pecans, red grapes, bacon, blue cheese, nutty croutons, pomegranate agave vinaigrette
HARVEST BOWL
chimichurri chicken, wood-grilled broccolini and portobello mushroom, baby kale, lemon honey vinaigrette
SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALAD
spring mix, tomato, jicama, cucumber, jalapeno, fresh herbs, lemon honey vinaigrette
SPICY SALMON CAESAR
chipotle caesar dressing, chopped romaine, garlic-parmesan crumble
HOUSE SALAD
spring mix, tomato, jicama, cucumber, jalapeño, lemon honey vinaigrette
add chicken, shrimp, salmon +$8.95
BLUE CHEESE WEDGE
iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes, green onions
LUNCH SOUP & SALAD
cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup and a Cheap House Salad
WILD BOAR CHILI
with cotija cheese
SANDWICHES
TEXAS CHEESESTEAK*
shaved ribeye, pimento cheese, chipotle garlic queso, grilled onions, poblano chiles on jalapeno cheddar bread with smoked potato chips
THE RUSTIC BURGER
No. 9 sauce, house-smoked brisket, white cheddar, green chile, grilled onion with smoked salt potato chips
TEXAS HOT CHICKEN & CHEESE
spicy fried chicken, dill pickles, mayo, melted American cheese on Texas toast with smoked salt potato chips
CHIPOTLE SALMON BURGER*
hand-chopped salmon patty, pico de gallo, chipotle pecan sauce aioli with smoked salt potato chips
RUSTIC CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH
jalapeño cheddar bread, bacon, mayo, shredded lettuce, pico, chipotle vinaigrette
CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
flour tortilla, ancho chicken, romaine, spicy caesar dressing, garlic-parmesan crumble
served with a cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup or Cheap House Salad
PORTOBELLO BURGER
choice of panko-crusted or wood-grilled portobello, white cheddar, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles with smoked salt potato chips
LUNCH HALF SANDWICH & SOUP OR SALAD
choice of Hot Chicken, Texas Cheesesteak or Rustic Chicken Club & choice of cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup or Cheap House Salad
LUNCH SPECIALS
LUNCH HALF SANDWICH & SOUP OR SALAD
choice of Hot Chicken, Texas Cheesesteak or Rustic Chicken Club & choice of cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup or Cheap House Salad
LUNCH SOUP & SALAD
cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup and a Cheap House Salad
SPECIALTIES
CEDAR PLANK SALMON
ancho-lime butter, corn & jalapeño tamale
THE DRUNK CHICK
beer can game hen, jalapeño spoon bread, ancho-lime butter
*while it lasts
CENTER-CUT RIBEYE*
hand-cut ribeye, ancho-lime butter, crispy fries with jalapeno ranch
CRAB CAKES
chile verde sauce, lump crab pico de gallo
MUSHROOM CHOP
with roasted garlic and chimichurri
TEXAS QUAIL
molasses-brined bandera quail, jalapeno spoon bread,
chipotle pecan sauce, cilantro
JOE LEO TACOS
JOE LEO TACOS
Served family-style, bacon fat tortillas, all the fixings (minimum of two people) choice of Pork Carnitas, Chicken Tinga, or Smoked Brisket (add $2.00/taco)
SIDES
FRIES
SMOKED SALT POTATO CHIPS
JALAPEÑO SPOON BREAD
cornmeal, pickled jalapeño, sharp white cheddar, creamed corn
SPICY TAMALE
corn & jalapeno tamale with choice of chicken, brisket, or pork
SHELLS & CHEESE
with garlic-parmesan crumble
WOOD-GRILLED BROCCOLINI
with roasted garlic
WOOD-GRILLED PORTOBELLO
with roasted garlic and chimichurri
KIDS
KIDS GRILLED CHEESE
KIDS CHICKEN NUGGETS
DESSERT
ICE BOX S'MORES
graham crackers, bittersweet chocolate, marshmallow whipped cream, house-made marshmallow
PEANUT BUTTER PIE
chocolate ganache, roasted peanuts, bitter-sweet chocolate sauce
BANANA PUDDING
fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, sea salt caramel sauce, whipped cream
NA BEVERAGE
RICHARDS RAINWATER STILL
RICHARDS RAINWATER SPARKLING
ICE TEA, GALLON
one gallon jug of our freshly brewed unsweet iced tea.
Lemonade Gallon
one gallon jug of lemonade.
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Recent Reviews
The Rustic is just one of those places you need to have experienced Great food and drinks. Always great service and a cool vibe. We don't go regularly because it's not wallet friendly. I'm not saying it's not worth the money. We still go back occasionally because it's unique and it is worth it. Just enjoy!
June 2025
The Rustic is pure Texas laid-back energy—ample outdoor seating, live music, and cold beers that actually taste like they’re meant to be enjoyed under the sky. Food’s solid and unpretentious (burgers, tacos, wings), service's friendly and easy. It’s the kind of spot where you stroll in and instantly unwind
June 2025
The Rustic is the kind of place you go when you just want to relax — grab a cold drink, hang out with friends, and enjoy live music under the Texas sky. Food’s straightforward and solid (burgers, tacos, bites), service’s friendly but not in-your-face. No pretension, plenty of character, and always a good time.
June 2025
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