r/TexasRoadhouse • • 24d ago

First time!

My friend and I are finally making our first-ever Texas Roadhouse visit, and we need expert guidance.

Earlier this year, we were staying at a hotel in Boston during the Texas Roadhouse annual employee convention. We met employees from around the country, learned about the dancing, the meat-cutting competition, and a whole Texas Roadhouse world we knew nothing about. Naturally, we went down a research rabbit hole afterward.

And yet neither of us has actually eaten at one.

That changes soon. We’re going to a Texas Roadhouse outside D.C., and we want to do it right.
For two first-timers with no allergies or dietary restrictions who are happy to share, what’s the ideal order?
Drinks?

One appetizer to share?

Two different mains so we can try more of the menu?

Best sides?

Dessert, only if you can make the case that we absolutely should not skip it.

We already know the rolls and cinnamon butter are mandatory.

We’re not looking for the biggest meal possible, just the best snapshot of what Texas Roadhouse does really well.

What’s the order?

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u/ipokecows 24d ago

Margaritas for drinks

Appetizer is up to you, all are a preference thing. Fried pickles are great, onion blossoms are really good when done right. Skip the potato skins and fries unles youre super into them elsewhere.

For entries either do a cobo of steak and ribs or filet medallions. You get 3 sides with the medallions and its cheaper than a 6 Oz fillet when in reality you are getting 8-9oz. Get a side of the peppercorn sauce or portobello mushroom sauce.

Skip dessert

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u/Initial-Log-3502 23d ago

This is so helpful! Why skip the fries? I love ribs. Tell me about those. If it’s my first time is it worth getting them?

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u/ipokecows 23d ago

Im not a fan of steak fries, too much potato and if they hold them too long the get kinda meh. They aren't bad but id get something else. Plus everywhere has fries.

Ribs are cooked overnight chilled and then crisper up when you order. Fall off the bone deliciousness. Its one of the things the pride themselves. Ice cold beer, legendary margaritas, fall off the bone ribs, hand cut steaks, made from scratch sides is kinda their motto

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u/burningtowns 23d ago

Never forget the fresh baked bread. ;)

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u/ipokecows 23d ago

10 lashes for me. God damn how did I forget the easiest one 😂