Texas Roadhouse’s menu is built around one idea: hand-cut steaks, made-from-scratch sides, and bread that comes to the table before you’ve even ordered. That’s useful to know before you go, because the menu rewards a bit of strategy — picking the right cut, knowing which sides actually pair well, and knowing when a location runs a deal. This guide breaks the menu down by category and gives specific ordering advice rather than just repeating the price list.
The Menu by Category
The core menu is organized into a handful of categories: hand-cut steaks, ribs and combo plates, chicken and seafood, burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, made-from-scratch sides, and a kids menu. Every entree comes with fresh-baked bread and two sides, which is why portioning your side choices matters more here than at a typical chain.
Which Steak Cut Should You Order?
Texas Roadhouse butchers its steaks in-house daily, and the cuts differ more than the menu descriptions suggest. The USDA Choice Sirloin is the leanest and most affordable cut, and it’s the one regulars order most often. The Ribeye carries more marbling and fat, so it’s the better pick if you want a richer, juicier steak. The Dallas Filet is the leanest and most tender cut on the menu, cooked to order, and it’s the closest thing to a fine-dining steak on a casual-dining price. Prime Rib is typically offered as a weekend or limited-availability special, slow-roasted and served with au jus, so it’s worth asking your server if it’s running before you commit to another cut.
Beyond Steak: Ribs, Chicken and Combos
The Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs are slow-cooked and basted with a house BBQ sauce, available as a half or full rack, and can be combined with a smaller steak or chicken breast on the combo plates for less than ordering two full entrees separately. The Herb Crusted Chicken and Grilled BBQ Chicken are the lighter options, while the Country Fried Chicken is the more indulgent, breaded alternative. If you’re feeding a mixed group of big appetites and lighter eaters, the combo plates are usually the better value than two separate full entrees.
Appetizers and Sides Worth Ordering
The Cactus Blossom — a hand-cut, breaded and fried onion served with a spicy dipping sauce — is the most-ordered starter and is meant for sharing at the table. For sides, the seasoned rice, mac and cheese, and sweet potato (served with cinnamon butter) are consistently the most-requested picks over the plainer mashed potatoes or green beans, though the green beans are the better choice if you want something lighter alongside a rich cut of steak.
Realistic Price Ranges for 2026
Pricing is set at the franchise level, so two Texas Roadhouse locations in the same state can differ by a dollar or two per item. As a rough guide for 2026, steaks run from about $14 for a smaller sirloin up to the high $30s for a larger ribeye or filet; ribs run from roughly $19 for a half rack to about $32 for a full rack combo; chicken and seafood plates fall between $12 and $17; burgers and sandwiches are generally $11 to $14; appetizers run $8 to $13; and kids meals are typically $5 to $8. Always check the printed menu or your server for the exact pricing at your specific location, since online menu aggregators are frequently out of date.
How to Save Money on Your Order
The combo plates are the single best way to control cost while still getting a full steak-and-something meal. Splitting a Cactus Blossom or a rib appetizer across a table of four keeps the per-person appetizer cost low. Many franchise-owned locations also run early-dinner specials on weeknights and occasional kids-eat-free nights, but because Texas Roadhouse locations are independently franchised, these promotions vary by store — calling ahead or checking your local restaurant’s Facebook page is more reliable than any national listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should first-time visitors order at Texas Roadhouse?
Start with the free-baked bread and cinnamon honey butter, then order a hand-cut sirloin or the Dallas filet if you want a leaner cut. The ribs and the country-fried chicken are the next most recommended entrees by regulars.
Yes. The kids menu includes smaller portions of grilled or fried chicken, sirloin, mac and cheese, and ribs, typically served with a drink and a scoop of ice cream.
Are there deals or discounts at Texas Roadhouse?
Many locations run early-dinner or weekday specials and periodic kids-eat-free promotions, but these vary by franchise owner and location, so it’s worth calling your local restaurant or checking its Facebook page for current offers.
Texas Roadhouse publishes an allergen guide and offers a gluten-sensitive menu that swaps out the signature rolls and breaded items, but the kitchens are not gluten-free facilities, so guests with celiac disease should ask staff about cross-contact procedures.
What sides come with a Texas Roadhouse entree?
Entrees include two made-from-scratch sides, chosen from options such as mashed potatoes, seasoned rice, green beans, sweet potato, mac and cheese, or a house salad.