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Texas Roadhouse

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 209 listed · Scored from 4,298 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(4298) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Texas-Style BBQTraditional Smokehouse BBQRib House / Ribs SpecialistBBQ Catering
Texas Roadhouse
Price
moderate
Services
Texas-Style BBQ, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Rib House / Ribs Specialist
Reviews
4298

What recent reviews say

Steaks, ribs, and house-made rolls earn consistent praise, with several reviewers naming standout servers like Sean, Johnathan, and Dylan for going above and beyond. Busy weekend waits and loud music are trade-offs; some meals arrive wrong or over-salted, and a few recent visits left diners unsatisfied with manager responsiveness on mistakes.

Fresh baked rolls arrive throughout the meal, paired with honey-cinnamon butter. Fall-off-the-bone ribs and tender steaks form the core. Service shines when staff are attentive, though noise levels often make conversation hard during crowded times.

Praised for
  • tender ribs
  • fresh baked rolls with honey-cinnamon butter
  • friendly staff and personal service
  • good steaks and sides
tender-meatfall-off-the-bonefriendly-staffgreat-sauce-options
Best for: Families and groups wanting hearty steaks and ribs with entertainment and casual atmosphere.

Strengths

  • hand-cut steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs
  • fresh baked rolls with honey-cinnamon butter served throughout meal
  • refillable drinks and complimentary peanuts
  • attentive servers on good nights

Worth knowing

  • Waiter Sean provided birthday experience with saddle and singing
  • Server Johnathan praised as asset with best service
  • To-go staff Dylan noted for professionalism and friendliness
  • Fresh baked rolls and honey-cinnamon butter served multiple times during meal
  • Fall-off-the-bone ribs mentioned as standout
  • Saturday early evening wait reported at 40 minutes

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.5 average across the 78 texas-style bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
2842
4
769
3
298
2
161
1
228

Common questions

Do I need to wait long on weekends?
A 40-minute wait was reported for a Saturday early evening visit during a busy crowd.
Are drinks included, and what else comes complimentary?
Drinks are refillable, and complimentary peanuts are offered. Fresh baked rolls with honey-cinnamon butter arrive multiple times throughout your meal.
Can I bring a group for a special occasion?
Yes; the location hosts birthday experiences including saddle seating and staff singing, and managers may check on larger tables.

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Last updated 2026-08-19