Ok. BBQ in Gilmer is on point. Perfect Texas BBQ. BBQ so good you appreciate the value and the privilege to have it. The fact that they have $20 racks of pork ribs togo, "sold cold n ready to go" on the weekends is epic. As a patron of Hutchins in McKinney when I lived there I can tell you that Rust has better ribs and brisket. It is consistently on point. My only spank on em is that their coleslaw needs salt. I get it. I order the coleslaw side... They make it ready as a menu ingredient, adding it to sammiches and dropping chopped meats on a boat of it etc. It compliments the meats as a party in the mouth full. As a side I add salt and pepper to it. I like their sammiches. "The sibling" I recommend, and all the brisket and ribs. read more

Absolutely adorable place and some of the best bbq we have ever eaten. We ordered the baked potato and Semper Fi. Then we ordered one Dino rib to take home. There was enough meat to feed 2-3 people. It was thick juicy and cut like butter! Do not miss the pickles - BEST EVER!!! Owned by a retired marine and the ladies up front were crazy busy but did not miss an opportunity to greet us and make sure we had everything we might needed read more

I have been here before and the food is good. But today, your service sucked. I tried to place an order, stood there 10 minutes and still no order taken. 5 employees, only 1 working. The rest were not interested in my business. Your loss! You have competition elsewhere. read more

Rust just keeps getting better and better! And it started out Great! Today I got a half-pound Brisket, a stick of smoked Boudin, and a slice of smoked Meatloaf. MEATLOAF?? Are you kidding me?? What will you think of next? It is soooooo tasty!!! I take my meat away and eat it at home pretty often, but Rust is in fact a great place to meet a friend for lunch, sit on the picnic tables and enjoy yourself. Sometimes the line goes out the door, but it moves along and is worth the wait. Go try Rust! P.S. Try a "Home wrecker". read more

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Best BBQ in East Texas! The brisket is delicious and juicy. I am not a fan of dry brisket and theirs is not. It melts in your mouth .

Taste like TEXAS! Good size portions and meat is Hella good! Would definitely come back read more

East Texas Rust BBQ - Good food! - Barbeque Near Me - Gilmer, Texas

Good bbq! Great service. Great customer service. Family owned. Outside seating for dogs.

Maybe the positive reviews has gone to their heads. Went for lunch on a Sat. Arrived at noon, they were already out of hot links. The only sausages remaining were the house blend. Not sure how many of the other types they prepare each day (not enough to last till noon). The brisket had good flavor but other establishments can boast the same. It BBQ is only as good as what there is available. Maybe the morning was super busy and that could be the reason for the surly attitude of the young lady cutting and prepping the meat. Now for the best part of the experience; the second sandwich made, my wife noticed mold on the backside of the bun. She asked for the bun to be replaced. It was done so begrudgingly. She then asked for the first sandwiches bun to be checked. That's when the meat cutter explained that is would be ok because they came from the same bag of bread. SAY WHAT! Going forward, we're looking for the next BBQ place to try. read more

I had the sliced brisket sandwich and it was delicious. Of course after I was done I saw the loaded baked potato and will try that on my next visit to Gilmer. read more

I had the BBQ ribs. They were falloff the tender and delicious yet I was disappointed to learn that they had only one choice of sauce. I prefer a HOT barbeque sauce, the hotter the better. If they offered a BBQ sauce I would have gladly rated them with 5 stars. Great outdoors admisffere near the square. read more

Well the oven cooked brisket was terrible and served cold. Also way over priced, I can't express how disappointed we were

Very good BBQ! Service is excellent. The restaurant is casual and clean. Get there early, they open until the food is gone!

Best start to the new year learning that Rust BBQ was open on New Year's Day! Not to mention it is a Thursday and everyone in this town knows what that is...Taco Thursday and Twinkie Day! Yet again, Rust does not disappoint. There was a line and it went fast! Everyone seemed to be ordering for themselves- the businesses who order for the entire office must not have been open today-yay! The special smoked cabbage was outstanding, as were the special black-eyed peas and both came with generous circles of sausage and bacon pieces. Potato salad is consistently perfect. My husband branched out and got the Sibling- really good. Seemed everyone there was getting tacos, Twinkies, the Sibling or the Big Dill. Smart folks. I was too busy getting a dixie cup of green sauce and forgot all about dessert. Fortunately, the green sauce was 100% worth it and wish I had a gallon. Please make that concoction more often! read more

This is some of the best BBQ around. They catered Soldiers Dinner last year and it is just amazing. Great flavor, juicy and pot licking good. Y'all come and wrap your lips around this savory BBQ. You'll wish you had extra tastebuds and another stomach. read more

East Texas Rust BBQ - A little bit of everything. Brisket, ribs, sausage, pulled pork and all the sides. We tried it all. Come hungry, leave stuffed. - Barbeque Near Me - Gilmer, Texas

Best BBQ in E Texas. I love this place. The brisket is as good as some of the Texas Monthly top 10. Definitely deserves to be high on the list. read more

What to say. Well the line was long and moved supper fast. We had maybe 10 folks in front of us and we still got hand made right in front of us food in under 15 mins. As to the food it's amazing , fresh , made to order, made by folks who truly love IMV what they are doing. We loved the prior menu items they had when at the farmers market and today they showed us that was just teaser. We will for sure be back to try all the items on the menu. You should stop in and try it all ... read more

East Texas Rust BBQ - The sibling. And condiments - Barbeque Near Me - Gilmer, Texas

These folks know what they're doing. I'm a big fan of the pulled pork. I had it one time when they were sold out of everything else. It didn't disappoint. They do everything well! My work schedule has changed and they are closed on my days off. Every time I get a chance and am off, you know where I'll be eating lunch. read more

I've only had the brisket and it is wonderful. Been back several times since first trying it at the jamboree festival.

My wife and I had lunch there today and ate outside. Made me feel like I was at an old school BBQ place that I grew up around. The food was amazing and very plentiful. Was a little greasy but that what makes it fun to eat BBQ. "Finger licking good" as the saying goes. So they had plenty of paper towels. Staff were very nice and helpful. We will come back? Of course we will!! read more

Brisket just melts as you eat it. Sides are amazing, staff is very friendly and the building gives you a very at home feel. Prices are great as well. The price I paid for a 2 meat plate, and a sausage link blew my mind. With 2 meat plate, you get 2 sides, a cobbler of choice and a drink. Overall great experience! read more

Very good.when they are.not out of food!!! Gilmer.location is out of food several.times a week. Prounfoundly disappointing. Unfortunately, they will not be in business long if they don't meet the needs of customers. read more

I bought 3 beef sandwiches & 2 potato salads from East Texas Rust Smoked BBQ truck today - First time I ever saw it, so I thought I'd give it a try. I am very picky about my BBQ because back in the 80s, I had a HUGE portable smoker that I pulled with my big van to Bluegrass Festivals (Orange Blossom Special) and did private caterings. Cut my own wood, made my own "Secret Sauce, and made my own southern-style potato salad with mustard & boiled eggs. Well, I have to tell you that East Texas Rust BBQ was a winner today! The brisket was tender & tasty, the buns were very good, the BBQ sauce had a little "kick" to it, and the potato salad was spot-on Southern-style! Holy Smokes was everything delicious! They are situated across the street from the Winnsboro Farmers Market by the R/R tracks & depot - next door to that cool microbrewery, Cypress Creek Southern Ales. I only wish I had taken a photo of my food order before devouring it. I just kept saying, with a mouthful, "Hmm hm! This is the best dang barbeque I've had in a long time!" read more

We've been enjoying some of the best smoked meats and "specialty" bits painstakingly nurtured by Clyde for years. He finally went commercial with a BBQ trailer just a few years ago that opens for business Saturday morning and goes till product is sold out. His Breakfast Burn Ends Taco and Smashed Sausage Sandwich go fast cause they are truly exceptional. The locals have learned to arrive early if you're looking for a great start to the day. Located in parking lot of the local brewery (also 1st class) across from Winnsboro's Farmers Market. I'm a real foodie and since moving to the South in 1975 have been on a perpetual mission to find the best BBQ/smoked proteins. Clyde and his crew match, and in most instances, exceed what I've enjoyed from Austin, Lockhart, DFW, KC, TN, AR, the Carolina's, Korean... You'll never have a better brisket. A true test of a pitmaster to slow smoke a tough piece of meat into a moist, flavor balanced tender "news worthy" slab of beef. There isn't a menu item that I haven't found to be from very good to gourmet. Best get ya some!!! read more

Outstanding ribs, brisket, and house made sausage. Speedy and friendly service. The breakfast tacos are da bomb.

Best BBQ I've had in East Texas. Everything is on point from Tender and Juicy Brisket and Turkey, to addicting Elote. The Pork Belly Burnt Ends are spectacular, but you have to get there early as they sell out fast. Benefit is that it is in a Brewery parking lot so you get Beer and BBQ. read more

I've eaten all of the "best in Tx" bbq, this might be the best brisket I've ever eaten. Highly recommend.