Texas Roadhouse cocktail menu is built around margaritas, whiskey drinks and fruity coolers, typically $5.99 to $9.99. The house margarita runs about $5.99 and the Legendary Margarita about $9.99, with exact pricing set by each location.
What’s actually on the cocktail menu
The cocktail list is a short bar menu of roughly 10 to 15 mixed drinks, weighted toward margaritas, whiskey and bourbon pours, and sweet fruit coolers. It is not a craft cocktail program, and it is deliberately simple.
Every licensed location builds its bar list from the same template, then adds regional or seasonal drinks on a table tent. That is why two stores 40 miles apart show different lists. The spine stays consistent: a house margarita, a premium margarita, a whiskey drink or two, and a rum cooler.
| What it is | Bar menu of mixed alcoholic drinks, served at the bar and at tables |
|---|---|
| Menu category | Drinks / Bar (separate from soft drinks, beer and wine) |
| List size | Around 10-15 named cocktails, plus call drinks on request |
| Serve size | Most pour 10-16 oz; specialty margaritas run larger |
| Price range | About $5.99-$9.99; premium liquor pushes higher |
| Anchor prices | House margarita ~$5.99; Legendary ~$9.99; Kenny’s Cooler ~$7.99 |
| Calories | Not printed; expect roughly 200-500 per drink |
| What’s included | The drink only. No free refills, no sides |
| Availability | Full liquor license locations only; a few stores are beer/wine only |
| Age check | 21+, valid ID required |
Texas Roadhouse cocktail prices
Most named cocktails land between $5.99 and $9.99. The house margarita anchors the bottom at roughly $5.99, the Legendary Margarita the top around $9.99, with Kenny’s Cooler near $7.99 in the middle.
| Drink | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| House margarita | ~$5.99 | Well tequila; cheapest cocktail |
| Legendary Margarita | ~$9.99 | Premium tequila, larger pour |
| Kenny’s Cooler | ~$7.99 | Rum fruit cooler; sweetest option |
| Other named cocktails | $6-$10 | Varies by store and season |
| Draft and bottled beer | from ~$4.49 | Cheaper than any cocktail |
| Soft drinks / iced tea | ~$2.99 | Free refills; cocktails have none |
Regional variance is larger on alcohol than on food. State liquor taxes and local market rates swing a cocktail price by a dollar or more, so a $7.99 drink in Ohio may be $9.49 in California.
Margaritas: the core of the list
Margaritas are why most people look up this menu. There is a value tier around $5.99 built on well tequila and mix, and a premium tier around $9.99 using better tequila, more fresh citrus and a bigger glass.
The gap is not just liquor quality. Premium versions pour a larger volume, so the per-ounce difference is smaller than the price tags suggest. For one drink with dinner, the upgrade is worth it. For a round of four, the house version saves $16.
Frozen or on the rocks is a free choice at nearly every store. Frozen dilutes faster and tastes sweeter; on the rocks keeps the tequila forward. The salt rim is optional and free.
Coolers, whiskey drinks and the rest
Beyond margaritas, the list leans on rum and fruit coolers plus a few whiskey and bourbon drinks. Kenny’s Cooler at roughly $7.99 is the signature sweet option, and most stores pour standard call cocktails on request even when unprinted.
This is where locations differ most. Some run a seasonal drink, some carry a local bourbon, some print a shorter list. Ask the bartender rather than trusting a menu photo online.
Calories and alcohol content
Cocktail calories are not printed on most Texas Roadhouse drink menus, unlike food items. Based on standard builds, expect roughly 200-350 calories for a house margarita and 350-500 for premium or frozen versions, driven mostly by sugar in the mix.
Alcohol content is not disclosed either. A standard pour is 1.5 oz of spirit, and larger premium margaritas often hold more than one standard drink’s worth in a single glass. If you are counting drinks before driving, treat a big specialty margarita as more than one. If you are tracking sugar, the coolers and frozen drinks are the heaviest here; a spirit with soda water is the low-sugar route.
How to order a cocktail well here
Order at the bar if you want it fast. Bar service beats waiting for a server to walk a ticket over during a dinner rush, and the same menu and pricing applies either way.
- Ask for your tequila by name. Well tequila is the default; calling a brand is often only a dollar or two over.
- Say “light on the mix.” The sweet mixes are heavy. This fixes most complaints about margaritas tasting like candy.
- Order before your steak arrives. Cocktails take longer than food at peak hours; steaks come out fast once fired.
- Pair with the salty stuff. Margaritas work with fried appetizers and ribs; whiskey drinks suit a sirloin or the chopped steak.
- No refills. Soft drinks refill free at ~$2.99; a second cocktail is full price every time.
Worth planning around: your entree already includes two sides and the free unlimited rolls with cinnamon butter. Two cocktails can cost more than the steak beside them.
Happy hour and when cocktails get cheaper
Many locations run happy hour Monday through Friday, roughly 3-5pm, at participating stores. Discounts usually cover house margaritas, draft beer and select appetizers, and are often limited to the bar area.
It is not a chain-wide guarantee. Hours differ by store and some locations do not run one. Call and ask two things: whether they have happy hour, and whether it applies at tables or only at the bar.
Is a cocktail worth it vs. beer or soft drinks?
Strictly on cost, no. A beer starts around $4.49 and a soft drink is about $2.99 with free refills, so a $9.99 premium margarita equals two beers or three refillable sodas.
The case for the cocktail is the house margarita. At around $5.99 it is roughly $1.50 more than a beer, and it is the drink this bar makes most often, which usually means it is made consistently. The premium end is steakhouse markup at a restaurant whose value has always been the food. On a fixed budget, drink the beer and put the difference into a bigger steak.
Where this page can be wrong
This is an independent guide, not an official Texas Roadhouse resource, and cocktail menus are the least standardized part of the chain. Three things I cannot verify for you.
- Whether they serve liquor at all. A small number of locations hold beer and wine licenses only.
- The exact drink list. Seasonal and regional cocktails rotate and are often not published anywhere.
- Your exact price. Figures here reflect commonly reported pricing; alcohol varies more by state than food does.
To confirm any of it, call your location or check the bar menu when you sit down. The chain does not publish calories for alcoholic drinks, so any exact figure you see online is an estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas Roadhouse have cocktails?
Yes, at locations with a full liquor license. The list runs about 10-15 drinks centered on margaritas, whiskey drinks and fruit coolers, typically $5.99 to $9.99. A few stores are beer and wine only, so call ahead if cocktails matter.
How much are cocktails at Texas Roadhouse?
Most named cocktails cost about $5.99 to $9.99. The house margarita is around $5.99, Kenny’s Cooler around $7.99 and the Legendary Margarita around $9.99. Premium liquor costs more, and alcohol pricing varies by state more than food does.
What is the most popular cocktail at Texas Roadhouse?
The margaritas, by a wide margin. The house margarita is the volume seller on price; the Legendary Margarita is the special-occasion upgrade. Kenny’s Cooler is the usual pick for anyone wanting something sweeter and rum-based.
Does Texas Roadhouse have a happy hour on cocktails?
Many locations run happy hour Monday to Friday around 3-5pm at participating stores, usually covering house margaritas, draft beer and select appetizers. Hours differ by store, and some locations restrict it to the bar area or skip it entirely.
Can you order cocktails to go from Texas Roadhouse?
It depends on your state and local law. Some locations offer sealed cocktails with a takeout order, but many do not, and third-party delivery apps often exclude alcohol. Ask the store directly when you place the order.
Is the Texas Roadhouse margarita strong?
The house margarita is a standard 1.5 oz pour. Premium and specialty margaritas come in larger glasses and can hold more than one standard drink’s worth of alcohol in a single serving, so count them accordingly if you are driving.
Are cocktail calories listed on the Texas Roadhouse menu?
Generally no. Calories are printed for food but not for most alcoholic drinks. Expect roughly 200-350 for a house margarita and 350-500 for frozen or premium versions, with mix sugar accounting for most of it.
Do cocktails come with free refills?
No. Free refills apply to soft drinks and iced tea at around $2.99. Every cocktail is full price each time, which is why two or three drinks can add more to your bill than the entree itself.
Related guides
- Texas Roadhouse menu: the full item and price index
- what’s discounted during happy hour
- current weekly specials by day
- the cheaper early dine window