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Appetizers

BAYOU BITES
Balls of ground ‘gator, shrimp, crawfish, and veggies, Panko-coated, then fried. Remoulade on the side for dipping …. 14

CREOLE PISTOLETTE
Shrimp and andouille sausage join bell peppers, onions, celery, green onion, and cheddar cheese in a puff pastry. The pistolette is fried and served piping hot …. 16

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Grilled chicken, corn, black beans, bell peppers, and pepper-jack cheese in a chipotle wrap. Chipotle Ranch on the side for dipping …. 11

SEAFOOD STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Baby portabella mushroom caps stuffed with seafood mix and baked. Brown butter drizzle …. 14

GATOR NUGGETS
Alligator meat, marinated in spicy buttermilk, lightly breaded & fried. Voodoo Cream Sauce for dipping …. 14

CAJUN BBQ RIBS
St. Louis style pork ribs braised in Cajun seasonings. The ribs are then coated with Cajun BBQ rub & Cajun BBQ sauce and baked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender …. 15

BOUDIN BALLS
Cajun-spiced braised pork and white rice coated in Panko breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served with a side of remoulade …. 13

CAJUN FRIES
Spicy cheese sauce w/ shrimp and crawfish tails, served over French fries. Simple, but oh, so good! …. 14

Soups

CREOLE GUMBO
One of Chef Robert’s specialties! Dark brown roux, veggies, homemade chicken stock and your choice of protein. Served with rice, of course!

Chicken & Andouille …. 7 cup, 10 bowl
Shrimp & Crawfish …. 9 cup, 12 bowl

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Roasted chicken, corn, black beans, tomato, onion, cilantro, and pepper-jack cheese in Southwest broth. Topped with seasoned crispy corn tortilla strips …. 7 cup, 10 bowl

Salads and Pastas

~ Add extra protein to any salad or pasta: chicken …. 6, crawfish …. 8, four shrimp …. 6, eight shrimp …. 10 ~

CRAWFISH TAIL SALAD
Our RBTL greens mix topped with fried crawfish tails, tomato, onion, and cheddar cheese. Remoulade Vinaigrette on the side …. 17

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD
Grilled chicken on RBTL greens mix with chile-seasoned corn, black beans, tomato, cilantro, and pepper-jack cheese. Topped with seasoned crispy tortilla strips, and served with Chipotle Ranch on the side …. 16

SIDE SALAD
RBTL greens mix with grape tomatoes, red onion, and house-made croutons. Choice of dressings …. 6

CAJUN PASTA
Shrimp and andouille sausage sautéed with tri-color bell peppers, garlic, and onion, tossed with chipotle cream sauce and bow-tie pasta, and sprinkled with parmesan cheese …. 20

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PASTA
Linguine tossed with roasted chicken, bacon, red bell pepper, black beans, onion, garlic, cilantro, and creamy garlic sauce. Topped with pepper-jack cheese and fresh cilantro …. 18

BIANCA’S VEGETABLE PASTA
Tri-color bell peppers, baby portabella mushrooms, spinach, onion, and garlic tossed with tri-color vegetable rotini in vodka sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of green onion. Inspired by Chef Robert’s niece, and sure to become a local favorite! …....... 14

Lunch Menu

Available 11 am to 4pm. All sandwiches served with French fries.

RED BEANS & RICE BOWL
Red beans slow simmered with onions, bell peppers, jalapeños & celery until deliciously tender. Comes with an Andouille sausage link and white rice …. 14

CAJUN CLUB
Double-stacked oven-roasted Cajun turkey breast and candied pepper-bacon with cheddar & pepper-jack cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato & red onion on Texas toast .... 14

BAYOU BURGER
Chef Robert’s own creation! Alligator, crawfish, shrimp, and veggies in a 5 oz patty lightly coated in Panko then grilled on the flat-top. Served on our house made cheddar-jalapeño bun with Remoulade aioli & pepper-jack cheese. Lettuce, tomato & onion on the side …. 14

HOUSE BURGER
7 oz of seasoned Certified Black Angus beef on our cheddar-jalapeño bun with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise & brown mustard. Lettuce, tomato & onion on the side …. 12

SOFTSHELL CRAB PO’BOY
Whale-sized softshell crab, battered & fried, with Cajun coleslaw, Remoulade aioli & red onion on a cheddar-jalapeño bun. Fun to see, delicious to eat! …. 17

SHRIMP OR CATFISH PO’BOY
Panko-coated shrimp or catfish, fried & served on a French roll with Cajun coleslaw, Remoulade aioli & pepper-jack cheese …. 16

Entrees

CHICKEN & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

Roasted chicken and andouille sausage sauteed with diced tomato, onions, celery, and bell peppers. Simmered in homemade chicken stock with white rice. Cajun coleslaw on the side …. 16

CHILES RELLENOS
Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with chile-braised pork, corn, black beans, tomato, cilantro and Southwest marinara. Sprinkled with queso fresco, then baked. Served with roasted poblano & pepper-jack mashed potatoes …. 18

PEPITA-CRUSTED CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
Chef Robert’s original recipe! Tender beef cutlet coated in ground pepitas and flour, then fried to a crispy golden brown. Topped with roasted chile bechamel and served with roasted poblano & pepper-jack mashed potatoes and creamy greens …. 20

TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS
Two 4-oz beef tenderloin medallions, grilled & topped with bacon-onion demi-glace. Roasted poblano & pepper-jack mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day …. 28

SEAFOOD CAKES
Maryland-style cakes made the Louisiana way! Gulf shrimp, jumbo lump crab, and whitefish combined with bell peppers, onion, and green onion, then dusted with Panko and sautéed. Served on a bed of remoulade with dirty rice and creamy greens …. 26

SHRIMP & JALAPEÑO GRITS
Gulf shrimp sautéed in brown butter sauce and served atop jalapeño-cheddar grits. Topped with flash-fried spinach and served with creamy greens

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CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN
Cilantro-lime marinated chicken breast, pan-seared and served on a mound of roasted poblano & pepper-jack mashed potatoes. Topped with black beans, chile-roasted corn, avocado, and seasoned crispy tortilla strips. Vegetable of the Day on the side …. 18

CATFISH ATCHAFAYLA
Blackened or fried catfish topped with crawfish etouffee. Dirty rice and Cajun coleslaw on the side …. 24

SHRIMP LAGNAIPPE
Lagniappe means “a little extra gift” and with this dish, Chef Robert delivers! Jumbo shrimp stuffed with seafood mix and baked, then topped with bacon crumbles, pico de gallo, pepper-jack cheese, green onions, & a drizzle of lemon butter. Dirty rice and vegetable of the day …. 28

FRENCH QUARTER PORK AU POIVRE
Grilled, marinated bone-in pork chop topped with Dijon cream sauce and dusted with cracked black pepper. Served with dirty rice & creamy greens .... .... 23

CARNE ASADA with CHEDDAR ENCHILADAS
Marinated Black Angus flank steak, grilled and topped with sharp cheddar enchiladas with ranchero sauce. Served with roasted poblano & pepper-jack mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day …. 26

GRILLED RIBEYE STEAK
12 oz Black Angus steak, seasoned with Chef Robert’s own seasoning blend & grilled. House-made steak sauce, roasted poblano & pepper-jack mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day …. 32

~ Not all ingredients are listed; please alert server of any food allergies. ~ $3 charge for all split plates. ~
~ 20% gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more. ~

Sides & a la Carte

DIRTY RICE …. 5

CREOLE COLESLAW …. 5
CREAMY MIXED GREENS …. 6

JALAPEÑO CHEESE GRITS … 6
VEGETABLE OF THE DAY …. 6

*RED BEANS & RICE …. 6

*SEAFOOD CAKE (1) …. 8

ROASTED POBLANO & PEPPER- JACK MASHED POTATOES …. 6

*Item sold à la carte only.

Desserts

BEIGNETS
Fried dough sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar and served warm. A New Orleans classic! …. 6

JOLT CAKE
Flourless chocolate-espresso cake covered with chocolate ganache …. 7

WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
Toasted French bread and white chocolate chips baked in custard sauce. Topped with crème Anglaise and served warm …. 8

NEW MEXICO CHILE CHEESECAKE
Chef Robert’s special cheesecake recipe on a bed of ancho & guajillo pepper sauce …. 8

Beverages

~ SOFT DRINKS ~

Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper …. 2.75
Sweet OR Unsweet Tea …. 2.75

~ BOTTLED WATER ~

Mountain Valley Spring Water
For one …. 3.25 To share …. 6
Mountain Valley Sparkling Water …. 4.5
Topo Chico …. 4

~ KATZ COFFEE ~

Katz Coffee is a small, independent coffee bean roaster in Houston, Texas, with a passion for coffee, conservation, and helping others.

Regular: Guatemala-Antigua Direct Source
Decaf: Katz Best …. 2.75

WINE

BUBBLY, ROSÉ & WHITE

BUBBLY
~ Zonin 1821 Prosecco DOC, IT .... 9 split
~ Faire la Fête Crémant Limoux, FR .... 36
~ Argyle Vintage Brut Willamette Valley .... 68
“Grower’s Series”

ROSÉ
~ Maison No. 9 Rosé Méditerranée IGP, FR .... 10/30
~ Silverado Sangiovese Rosa Napa Valley .... 11/40
“Borreo Ranch”

WHITE
~ August Kesseler Riesling Rheingau, GER .... 9/30

~ Terra d’Oro Chenin Blanc-Viognier Clarksburg .... 12/38
~ Saldo Chenin Blanc California .... 48

~ Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley .... 10/30
~ Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough .... 12/36

~ Conundrum White Blend California .... 9/32

~ Barone Fini Pinot Grigio Valdadige DOC, IT .... 8/30
~ Rainstorm Pinot Gris Willamette Valley .... 10/32

~ Mer Soleil Chardonnay Monterey County .... 10/30
“Silver” Unoaked
~ Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay Sonoma County .... 12/36
~ Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Horse Heaven Hills .... 50
“Canoe Ridge Estate”
~ Fess Parker Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills .... 68
“Ashley’s”

BEER

RED & SANGRIA

RED
~ Haut-Blanville Pinot Noir Languedoc, FR .... 8/30
~ Sea Sun Vinyard Pinot Noir California .... 9/34
~ The Prisoner Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast .... 64

~ Barossa Valley Estate GSM South Australia .... 8/30
~ Penfold’s Shiraz-Cabernet South Australia .... 10/32
“Koonunga Hill”
~ Château Bonnet Bordeaux Bordeaux, FR .... 11/36
~ Daou Red Blend Paso Robles .... 13/40
“Pessimist”
~ Fess Parker Red Blend Santa Barbara County .... 48
“The Big Easy”

~ Cline Merlot* Sonoma Coast .... 10/32
“Seven Ranchlands”

~ Neyers Zinfandel Napa Valley .... 13/45
“Vista Notre”

~ Twenty Acres Cabernet Sauvignon* Clarksburg .... 10/32
~ Serial Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles .... 12/36
~ Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley .... 15/45
~ Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon .... 63
Horse Heaven Hills “Canoe Ridge Estate”
~ Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon Carneros .... 72

~ Antigal Malbec Mendoza, ARG .... 11/32

SANGRIA
~ Lolea Frizzante White Sangria .... 9 split
~ House Red Sangria .... 10

*Designated by the producer for restaurant & bar sales only.

ON TAP

Infamous Brewing Company .... 6.50

~ RBTL Light Lager ABV 5.2%

~ Sex-A-Peel Hefeweizen ABV 6.1%

~ Bugsy’s Fire Brush Amber ABV 5.5%

Other Craft Brews ... 6
~ Altstadt Lager ABV 4.8%
~ Aquabrew Skyscraper Mosaic IPA ABV 7.5%
~ Bell’s Kalamazoo Stout ABV 6%

OTHER BEERS & SPECIALTY DRINKS

Modelo .... 4
Michelob Ultra .... 3.5

Michelada ~ choose your beer .... 8

Mighty Swell Spiked Seltzer .... 4

RBTL Hurricane .... 10
RBTL Margarita .... 10

CANNED & BOTTLED

Infamous Brewing Company .... 5
~ Dye~It Pils Czech Pilsner ABV 3.8%
~ Hijack Cream Ale ABV 5.5%
~ Sally Skull India Pale Lager ABV 7%
~ India Pale Ale ABV 7%
~ Sweep the Leg PB Stout ABV 8% .... 7

Other Craft Brews .... 4
~ Altstadt Hefeweizen ABV 5.1%
~ Firestone Walker 805 Lager ABV 4.7%
~ Aquabrew San Marcos Blonde ABV 5.5%
~ Faust Bucket Brigade Cream Ale ABV 4%
~ Karbach Crawford Bock ABV 4.5%
~ Freetail Soul Doubt IPA ABV 6.8%

~ Zach’s Seasonal Selection, ask your server!