Steak fries at Texas Roadhouse are thick-cut, skin-on potato wedges served as a standard side. Most entrees include two sides at no extra cost, so steak fries usually add nothing to your bill; ordered alone, expect roughly $3.50 to $5.50 depending on location.
What are steak fries at Texas Roadhouse?
Steak fries are wide, thick-cut potato wedges fried with the skin left on, salted, and served hot as one of the restaurant’s included side dishes. They are cut several times thicker than a shoestring fry, so the interior stays soft and potato-like rather than crisp all the way through.
That thickness is the whole point and also the main complaint. A steak fry is closer to a wedge of baked potato with a fried shell than to a fast-food fry. People who want crunch tend to be disappointed; people who want something substantial to push through steak butter or dip in ranch usually love them.
| What it is | Thick-cut, skin-on potato wedges, fried and salted |
|---|---|
| Menu category | Sides (the included-side list, not an appetizer) |
| Typical portion | One side-size basket or plate portion, generally 8-12 wedges depending on potato size |
| Price | Included with entrees that come with two sides; roughly $3.50-$5.50 as an add-on or standalone side |
| Calories | Not published on this page; check the calorie column on your location’s printed menu or the chain’s nutrition guide |
| What’s included | The fries themselves, salted. Ketchup on request; dipping sauces such as ranch or BBQ may carry a small charge |
| Served | All day, lunch and dinner, at essentially every location |
| Common swaps | Baked potato, mashed potatoes, sweet potato, green beans, house salad, buttered corn |
Steak fries price and how sides are billed
You rarely pay a separate steak fries price. Texas Roadhouse builds two sides into most steak, ribs, chicken, and combo entrees, and steak fries are one of the standard picks. The price only appears when you order fries by themselves or add a third side to a plate.
Side pricing is set regionally and changes without announcement, so treat any number below as a ballpark for mid-2026 rather than a guaranteed figure at your store.
| Scenario | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Steak fries as one of two included sides with an entree | No extra charge |
| Extra side of steak fries added to an entree | About $3.50-$5.50 |
| Steak fries ordered on their own for takeout | Side price plus any packaging or service fee your location applies |
| Kids’ meal with fries | Bundled into the kids’ entree price |
| Dipping sauce (ranch, BBQ, honey mustard) | Often free with a meal, sometimes charged per cup on takeout |
Location menus are priced independently, and airport, resort, and high-cost metro stores run at the top of the range. Pull up your store in the app to confirm.
Calories and nutrition
We do not have a verified calorie figure for the current steak fries portion, so we are not printing one. Fried potato sides are among the heavier choices on the side list, well above green beans or a house salad without dressing, and roughly comparable to a loaded baked potato once toppings are added.
Two reliable ways to get the real number: chains post calorie counts directly on menus in states and counties with posting laws, so check the small print beside the side list, and Texas Roadhouse publishes a nutrition PDF covering allergens and macros. Ask a server for it if you cannot find it, since most stores keep a copy behind the host stand.
Two practical notes. Steak fries are cooked in shared fryer oil with other breaded items, which matters for allergen avoidance. And the sodium comes almost entirely from salt applied after frying, so asking for them unsalted cuts it for free.
How to order steak fries so they arrive right
Ask for them “well done” or “extra crispy” and they come out of the fryer noticeably better. This is the single highest-value request on the whole side list, and kitchens honor it without fuss or charge as long as you say it when the order goes in.
- Extra crispy. Adds a minute or two of fry time. The wedge holds together better and the outside actually crunches.
- No salt. Forces a fresh batch, which means hotter fries and less sodium. The trade-off is a slightly longer wait.
- Sauce on the side. Ranch is the house default, but the steak sauce and BBQ both work. Ask before assuming any of it is free on a to-go order.
- Cheese and bacon. Some locations will load fries the way they load a baked potato. It is off-menu, availability varies, and there is usually a charge.
- Takeout timing. Fries steam in a closed container and soften fast. On a drive longer than ten minutes, crack the lid.
They pair naturally with anything saucy or butter-finished: sirloin, ribs, country fried steak, a burger. Remember the free rolls with cinnamon butter land before the entree, so the table already has starch on it.
Building a steak and fries plate
There is no menu item literally called “steak and fries.” You build it by ordering any steak and choosing steak fries as one of your two included sides, which costs nothing beyond the steak price itself.
The cheapest way in is usually the smallest sirloin at lunch, which lands under the dinner equivalent and still includes both sides. Early Dine pricing, where offered, cuts it further during a fixed afternoon window. Order the steak medium rather than well done so there is juice on the plate to drag a wedge through.
One habit worth stealing: take steak fries as one side and something green as the other. You still pay a single entree price and the plate is not three shades of beige.
Steak fries vs. the other free sides
Steak fries are the right pick when you want something to dip and eat with your hands. The baked potato is the better value by volume, mashed potatoes travel better for takeout, and green beans are the honest choice if the entree is already heavy.
| Side | Best for | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Steak fries | Dipping, sharing, kids, anything with sauce | Soft in the middle; goes limp in a takeout box |
| Baked potato | Biggest portion, butter and sour cream included | Toppings push the calories past the fries |
| Mashed potatoes | Gravy, travels well, easiest to eat | No texture contrast on the plate |
| Green beans | Lightest of the popular picks | Cooked with seasoning meat at many locations |
Where this page can be wrong
This is an independent guide, not the restaurant. Three specific things we cannot promise: exact side pricing at your store, current calorie counts, and whether a given location will do off-menu additions like cheese and bacon on the fries.
Prices here reflect common US ranges as of July 2026 and can be 10-15% off in either direction by market. Portion size varies with potato yield, so one visit genuinely can give you more wedges than the next. Confirm allergen questions with a manager rather than a webpage, since fryer sharing differs by kitchen. For everything else, check your location’s menu in the Texas Roadhouse app or call the store.
FAQ
What are steak fries at Texas Roadhouse?
They are thick-cut, skin-on potato wedges, fried and salted, served as one of the restaurant’s included side dishes. They are much wider than a standard fry, so the inside stays soft and potato-like while the outside browns.
Are steak fries free with an entree at Texas Roadhouse?
Effectively yes. Most entrees come with two sides at no extra cost and steak fries are one of the standard choices. You only pay if you add a third side or order fries on their own.
How much does a side of steak fries cost?
Ordered separately, side dishes generally run about $3.50 to $5.50 in mid-2026, but pricing is set by region. Check your specific location in the Texas Roadhouse app for the current figure.
How many calories are in Texas Roadhouse steak fries?
We do not publish a figure we cannot verify. Look for the calorie count printed beside the side list on your location’s menu, or ask a server for the nutrition guide. Fried potato sides sit near the top of the side list either way.
Can I ask for steak fries extra crispy?
Yes, and you should. Requesting them well done or extra crispy adds a short burst of fry time and improves the texture considerably. There is no charge for it.
Are Texas Roadhouse steak fries gluten free?
The potatoes themselves contain no gluten, but they are cooked in shared fryer oil with breaded items at most locations. If you are avoiding gluten for medical reasons, ask a manager about that specific kitchen before ordering.
Do steak fries hold up for takeout?
Not especially well. Sealed in a container they steam and soften within about ten minutes. For longer drives, mashed potatoes or a baked potato survive the trip much better.
Is there a steak and fries meal on the menu?
Not as a named item. You order any steak and select steak fries as one of your two included sides, which adds nothing to the entree price.