Texas Roadhouse sides run about $2.99 each a la carte, and every entree already includes two at no extra charge. The lineup covers baked potato, sweet potato, mashed potatoes, steak fries, seasoned rice, green beans, buttered corn, fresh vegetables, applesauce, mac and cheese, and a house or Caesar salad.
What counts as a side at Texas Roadhouse
A Texas Roadhouse side is a single-serving accompaniment priced around $2.99 on its own, but bundled two-per-entree with steaks, chicken, ribs and combos. Salads count as a side choice, and the free rolls with cinnamon butter sit outside the side system entirely.
That last point trips people up. The rolls are not one of your two sides. They arrive at the table regardless of what you order, so nobody is spending a side slot on bread. The practical read: an $18.49 chicken entree is really a plate plus two $2.99 items plus unlimited bread, which is why the check math at this chain feels better than the menu prices suggest.
| What it is | Single-serving side dishes: potatoes, starches, vegetables, salads |
|---|---|
| Size / portion | One standard side portion per order; salads served in a side bowl |
| Price | About $2.99 a la carte; two included free with most entrees |
| Calories | Roughly 100 to 600+ per side depending on the item; printed on in-store menus |
| What’s included | Your two entree sides, plus free unlimited rolls and cinnamon butter for dine-in |
| Upgrades | Load a potato for about +$1.29; some premium sides carry a small upcharge |
| Category | Sides / accompaniments |
The full Texas Roadhouse sides list
Eleven core sides appear on the standard menu: baked potato, sweet potato, mashed potatoes, steak fries, seasoned rice, green beans, buttered corn, fresh vegetables, applesauce, mac and cheese, and house or Caesar salad. Individual stores occasionally add or drop one.
| Side | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Baked potato | Potato | Plain by default; load it for an upcharge |
| Sweet potato | Potato | Often served with butter and brown sugar or marshmallow topping on request |
| Mashed potatoes | Potato | Gravy is standard; ask for it on the side or held |
| Steak fries | Potato | Thick-cut, seasoned |
| Seasoned rice | Starch | The default bed under shrimp and kabob plates |
| Green beans | Vegetable | Cooked down Southern-style, not crisp-tender |
| Buttered corn | Vegetable | Kernel corn, sweet, kid-friendly |
| Fresh vegetables | Vegetable | Seasonal mix, the lightest option on the list |
| Applesauce | Fruit | Cold; a common swap for kids and lighter appetites |
| Mac and cheese | Starch | The heaviest of the standard sides |
| House salad / Caesar salad | Salad | Counts as one of your two entree sides |
Side prices and the two-free rule
A la carte sides are about $2.99 each at most locations, and loading a baked potato adds roughly $1.29. Entrees in the steak, chicken, ribs and combo sections already include two sides, so you only pay separately when adding a third or ordering sides alone.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Any standard side, a la carte | $2.99 |
| Two sides with an entree | Included |
| Third side added to an entree | $2.99 |
| Load a baked or sweet potato | +$1.29 |
Regional pricing moves these numbers. Metro stores in high-cost markets typically sit at the top of the 10-15% spread, and a handful of premium or seasonal sides can price above the flat $2.99. Confirm on your store’s menu page before you plan a check.
Calories and nutrition
Texas Roadhouse prints calorie counts next to sides on in-store menus and its official nutrition guide, and the range is wide: fresh vegetables and applesauce sit low, while mac and cheese, steak fries and a loaded potato land at the top end of a side portion.
We don’t publish per-side calorie figures here because the chain updates them and portions shift by store. What holds up across locations is the ranking. Fresh vegetables, green beans and applesauce are the lighter picks. Buttered corn, seasoned rice and a plain baked potato are middle-of-the-road. Steak fries, mac and cheese, and anything loaded with cheese, bacon and sour cream are where the numbers climb fast. If a specific count matters for you, read it off the printed menu or the official nutrition PDF at the time you order.
Loaded sides and upgrades
Loading a potato adds cheese, bacon and sour cream for about $1.29, and it applies to both the baked potato and the sweet potato. It is the most common side upgrade and the one most likely to differ in price by region.
Sweet potatoes work differently at different stores. Some serve them with butter and cinnamon sugar by default, some ask, and some offer a marshmallow-style topping. If you want it plain, say so when you order, because the sweetened version arrives by default in a lot of locations. Same logic with mashed potatoes and gravy: gravy is standard, and “gravy on the side” is a normal request that servers handle without friction.
How to order sides well
Pick one starch and one vegetable rather than two potatoes, order sides at the same time as your entree so timing lines up, and remember the rolls are free and unlimited, so you don’t need a starch-heavy pair to fill the plate.
A few things that reliably work:
- Salad as a side. A house or Caesar salad slots into one of your two free spots. It’s the best value swap on the list if you were going to order a salad anyway.
- Time the salad. Ask for it before the entree, or it lands on the table alongside your steak.
- Split a third side. $2.99 for a shared mac and cheese across a table beats ordering it twice.
- Doubling up. Most servers will let you take the same side twice, though a few stores discourage it. Ask rather than assume.
- Takeout. Sides travel unevenly. Steak fries soften in the container; baked potatoes, rice, corn and green beans hold up much better on a drive home.
Which sides are actually worth it
At a flat price the value question is about the food, not the money. The standouts are the baked potato and the seasoned rice, both of which hold their texture and portion better than the fries. Mac and cheese is the crowd-pleaser but also the heaviest.
Compared against ordering an appetizer instead: a $7.49 to $12.99 starter is two to four times the price of a side and usually more food than a table needs alongside entrees that already come with rolls. If you want something extra to share, a third side at $2.99 is the cheaper move. And against the salad question, the house salad as one of your two included sides is functionally free, which makes it hard to beat if you want something green on the table without adding a line item to the check.
The one to think twice about is steak fries. They’re fine hot at the table, but they’re the side most likely to disappoint on takeout and the one that overlaps most with a plate that already has bread on it.
What we can’t confirm
This is an independent guide, not the restaurant. Prices, side availability and upcharges are set at the location level, and the figures here reflect commonly listed menus as of July 2026. Expect a 10-15% swing between low-cost and high-cost markets.
Specific things that vary and that we can’t verify for your store: whether a particular side is currently offered, the exact loaded-potato upcharge, whether doubling a side is allowed, seasonal changes to the fresh vegetable mix, and current calorie counts. Pull up your location’s menu on the official site or app, or call the store, before relying on any exact number. We don’t publish figures we haven’t seen on a real menu, which is why the calorie section above stays qualitative.
FAQ
What are the sides at Texas Roadhouse?
The standard sides are baked potato, sweet potato, mashed potatoes, steak fries, seasoned rice, green beans, buttered corn, fresh vegetables, applesauce, mac and cheese, and a house or Caesar salad. Availability can vary slightly by location.
What sides does Texas Roadhouse have?
Eleven core options across four groups: four potato and starch choices, three vegetables, applesauce, mac and cheese, and salads. Each entree includes two of them, and extras cost about $2.99.
How much is a side at Texas Roadhouse?
About $2.99 a la carte at most locations. Loading a baked or sweet potato adds roughly $1.29. Regional pricing moves both numbers by 10-15%, so check your store’s menu.
Do Texas Roadhouse entrees come with sides?
Yes. Most steak, chicken, rib and combo entrees include two sides at no extra charge, plus free unlimited rolls with cinnamon butter for dine-in guests.
Can you get a salad as one of your two sides?
Yes. A house salad or Caesar salad counts as one of the two included sides on most entrees, which makes it the best-value pick if you wanted a salad anyway.
What does it mean to load a potato at Texas Roadhouse?
A loaded potato adds cheese, bacon and sour cream for about $1.29. It applies to both the baked potato and the sweet potato, though the exact upcharge varies by location.
Can you order sides to go?
Yes, sides are available on takeout orders at the same a la carte price. Baked potatoes, rice, corn and green beans travel better than steak fries, which soften in the container.
Can you get the same side twice?
Usually yes, most servers will let you double up on one side rather than choosing two different ones. A few stores discourage it, so ask when you order instead of assuming.
Related guides
- Texas Roadhouse menu — the full item and price index
- cheaper entrees that still include two sides
- what changes on the midday menu
- how sides are portioned for group orders