BAR FOOD, BURGERS, TACOS, AND MORE IN DOWNTOWN DALLAS

Burgers, tacos, sandwiches, fried seafood and Texas-sized bar food in the heart of downtown Dallas' historic West End. Come hungry. Drinking on an empty stomach makes for unreliable witnesses.

DON'T GET ALL EXCITED

This burger is nothing like the one you'll get. Jack is such a show-off.

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SHAREABLE APPETIZERS

We generally agree that sharing is great and all that, but Jack makes way more money when you don’t. Think of him for once.

FRIED MUSHROOMS 11

Golden mushrooms, battered and deep-fried until crispy, served with smoky chipotle ranch dressing

FRIED CORNBREAD BALLS 11

Served with honey for dipping, drizzling, or whatever

FRIED PICKLE STICKS 11

Served with your choice of dressing

LOADED QUESO 11

Our house-made queso blanco (not that fake-but-delicious yellow ball-park queso) topped with fresh guacamole and served with tortilla chips, fries, or tater tots

FRITO® CHILI PIE 11

Crunchy Fritos® corn chips topped with our smoked brisket chili, creamy queso, cheddar cheese, and diced onions

PORK FLAUTAS 13

Smoked pulled pork wrapped in corn tortillas, deep-fried until crispy, topped with lettuce, creamy queso blanco, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños

JACK RUBY'S NACHOS 16

Fresh made tortilla chips, creamy queso, shredded cheddar cheese, guacamole, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, Mexican crema, jalapeños, and finished with your choice of brisket, chicken, (grilled or fried), pulled pork, or taco meat

CUBAN CONNECTION NACHOS 14

Choose between crispy potato chips, tortilla chips, or tater tots layered with smoked pulled pork, bacon, queso blanco, pickled onions, habañero slices, pickles, and a mustard drizzle

THE BEST CHICKEN WINGS 13

Six big chicken wings served with your favorite dipping sauce or dry rub (Extra wings +2 ea)
Wing Sauces: mild, medium, or painful Buffalo, bar-b-que, peach habañero, Caribbean jerk
Wing Rubs: lemon pepper, southwest spice, salt & vinegar, sriracha citrus

SHAREABLE APPETIZERS

SALADS

Add taco meat, pulled pork, brisket, or chicken +5 Add shrimp +7

TEXAS WEDGE 12

Iceberg lettuce wedge with fresh avocado, roasted corn, bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese, and tortilla strips, served with your choice of dressing

TACO SALAD 14

Sun-dried tomato tortilla shell filled with lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, and guacamole

THE GRASSY KNOLL 11

Arugula, spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, lemon vinaigrette, and QAnon mystery dust

SANDWICHES

Served with fries, potato or tortilla chips, or tots

CHICKEN SANDWICH 15

Organic chicken breast (grilled or fried), lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, avocado, and spicy honey mustard

BAR-B-QUE SLIDERS 16

Three sliders with pulled pork or smoked brisket, topped with coleslaw, onions, jalapeños, pickles, and bar-b-que sauce

STACKED BLT 14

Texas toast piled high with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and creamy mayonnaise

FRIED CATFISH PO-BOY 17

Fried catfish fillet, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and tartar sauce served in a toasted hogie roll

FRIED SHRIMP PO-BOY 17

Fried jumbo Gulf shrimp (from the Gulf of Mexico — geez), lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and tartar sauce served in a toasted hogie roll

PLATES

CHICKEN TENDERS 15

Three large hand-breaded deep-fried organic chicken tenders served with fries or tots and your favorite dipping sauce Extra tenders +4 ea

THE RUBY MAC 17

A filling and satisfying bowl of our signature spicy queso mac & cheese, topped with onion rings and your choice of pulled pork, smoked brisket, or chicken tenders

FISH & CHIPS 17

Beer-battered codfish served with our homemade tartar sauce and your choice of fries, chips, or tots

FRIED CATFISH 17

Fried catfish fillet, fresh lemon, tartar or cocktail sauce, and fries, chips, or tots

FRIED SHRIMP 17

Fried Gulf (you know which one) shrimp, fresh lemon, tartar or cocktail sauce, and fries, chips, or tots

FRIED SEAFOOD PLATTER 20

A big plate of fried catfish and fried shrimp, tartar and cocktail sauces, cornbread balls, and your choice of fries, chips, or tots

TACOS

FISH TACOS 17

Two flour tortillas filled with crispy fried cod or catfish, coleslaw, onions, and cilantro, drizzled with sweet chipotle aioli and served with guacamole, serrano salsa, and tortilla chips

PORK OR CHICKEN STREET TACOS 17

Corn tortilla street tacos with pulled pork or chicken tinga, pineapple and habañero pico de gallo, with sides of guacamole, peach habañero sauce, tortilla chips, and charro beans

BRISKET STREET TACOS 17

Corn tortilla street tacos made with smoked brisket, onions, and cilantro, served with sides of spicy serrano and jerk sauce, tortilla chips, and charro beans

CRISPY TACOS 16

Three large crispy taco shells filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, salsa, and guacamole, and served with charro beans and tortilla chips (in case you need more tortilla-y stuff)

DISCLAIMER: We admit the crispy tacos are not “auténtica,” as they say in some parts south of here, but they are what most of us grew up with. Just smile, reminisce, and enjoy.

BURGERS

SMASH BURGERS

Served with fries, potato or tortilla chips, or tots

THE CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER 15

Quarter-pound beef brisket patty served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and your choice of American, bleu, cheddar, or Swiss cheese Make it a double for +3

CHILI CHEESEBURGER 16

This is the same big beef brisket patty as the Classic Cheeseburger above, but this one is topped with smoked brisket chili, cheddar cheese, and Fritos® corn chips, and served with mustard, onions, and pickles

TEXAS BRISKET BURGER 18

Again, the same big beef brisket patty as on the two burgers above, but this one radiates Lone Star pride, topped with smoked brisket (brisket, we say — not the chili), homemade spicy bar-b-que sauce, onions, and jalapeños

THE TEXICAN 17

At the risk of repeating ourselves, this one has the same big beef brisket patty as the three burgers above, but it’s topped with guacamole, poblano peppers, red onions, tomatoes, queso blanco, tortilla strips, and chipotle aioli

BACON MUSHROOM BURGER 17

Everyone say it with us: This one has the same big beef brisket patty we keep harping on about, but topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions, Swiss cheese, habañero onion relish, bacon, potato chips, queso blanco, and honey mustard

THE JERK BURGER 17

We’re tired of saying it, so read above if you want to know about the damn meat on this thing, topped with zesty coleslaw, sautéed onions, grilled pineapple, Swiss cheese, cilantro, and our house-made jerk sauce

SPICY PEACH BURGER 17

Bring your own meat to this one unless you are willing to settle for the beef brisket patty described once or twice above, topped with bacon, arugula, tomatoes, red onions, bleu cheese, and our own peach habañero sauce

THE WILLING PATSY MELT 17

Finally ... we use the same beef brisket patty, but we do this one on griddled rye with American and Swiss cheeses, caramelized onions, and QAnon sauce. Served hot, cheesy, and ready to take the blame for whatever happens, this classic dish is the perfect meal for when you’re acting alone. Probably.

BRUNCH

BRUNCH IN DOWNTOWN DALLAS

Served Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm because someone told Jack that some people wake up early

JACK'S OMELETTE 13

Generous cheddar cheese omelette with your choice of bacon, ham, or sausage; plus two other fillings: bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, or spinach; served with fries or tater tots Add more fillings for +2 each (+3 for meats)

CHICKEN & WAFFLES 15

Two waffles stacked with fried chicken tenders

and pears, finished with a strawberry and honey glaze

ALL-AMERICAN BREAKFAST 14

Two eggs cooked to order with your choice of bacon, ham, or sausage, served with fries or tater tots

SHRIMP OR CATFISH & GRITS 20

Regular or cheesy grits with your choice of Gulf (still of Mexico) shrimp or catfish (fried or grilled), finished with bacon bits, wilted spinach, and red onions

BREAKFAST TACOS 14

Two soft flour tacos filled with your choice of pulled pork, smoked brisket, bacon, or sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and red onions, served with salsa, guacamole, and tortilla chips

BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS 15

Three tasty enchiladas filled with eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon or sausage, smothered in ranchero sauce and cheese, with tots or fries