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    The Rusty Bucket BBQ and Tavern

    3.6 (30 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Ashlin G.

    Delicious barbecue, amazing atmosphere, great music and goooood waygu brisket, turkey is so juicy and flavorful!

    Bar area. Two tvs (one not shown).
    David L.

    Great BBQ!! The loaded nachos were the best I've ever had, bar none! Best place in Midland IMHO.

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    Dana R.

    We had a great experience eating here. The parking lot looks full, but inside there is plenty of room to sit and relax. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and served very quickly. Everything is clean and family friendly. We hope eventually they serve beer on tap and a few more healthy menu choice, but for now it's a great option for Midland. Patio with fire towers seems amazing for summer evenings.

    Grilled cheese and fries
    Lauren F.

    I don't give 1 star reviews often or lightly. But considering this was my worst dining experience since moving to Midland, TX (a city notorious for bad dining experiences), I thought one star was appropriate. From my entrance into this so-called "Rusty Bucket" to the time a waitress finally attended my table, an hour had elapsed. This was after multiple attempts to ask for one. My group of fellow Midlanders are used to bad service, but this even astounded us. We were told after we were finally able to order food that the sliced brisket was out. We hypothesized that perhaps this wouldn't have been the case if we saw the waitress before waiting an hour, but alas we shall never know. Unsurprisingly, most of our order came out incorrectly after being delayed. Honestly I cannot account all of the errors made because they numbered so greatly. My order arrived last--a grilled cheese, Mac n cheese, and fries. The mac was disappointing. The grilled cheese and fries were edible, though I remarked to my husband that I would have preferred Whataburger. My friends told me their meat was cold and unsatisfying--the worse kind of meat quite frankly. The best part of this meal was finally getting the check and exiting this bucket of abysmal food.

    Three slices of brisket and some beans

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    1 year ago

    This is my favorite bar in town. Plenty of TVs, and cheap beer. There is always a DJ for brunch and a fun atmosphere.

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    2 years ago

    Gotta try the Pump Jack and the space is nice. i wish it would stay open longer. the service is quick and the drinks are cold

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food, atmosphere, music, staff, prices a total package of a great time. This is so far my favorite hidden gem bbq place in Texas.

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    5 years ago

    Love this place. Best BBQ in Midland for sure. We have never had a bad meal here. Brisket fries are HUGE!

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    3 years ago

    Food and service was amazing. I plan on going back when i get back in Texas. They even have kool aid for a drink!!

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    6 years ago

    Not very good bbq. Not expensive but not really worth coming back. At least the beer taste ok lol turkey was nasty don't recommend that.

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    7 years ago

    Service was great and the environment was welcoming. Food was top notch and a very good! Will come back!

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