Texas Roadhouse alcohol drinks cover margaritas, draft and bottled beer, whiskey and bourbon pours, and a few frozen house coolers. House margaritas start near $5.99, beers near $4.49, and premium margaritas run to about $9.99 depending on your state and store.
What the alcohol lineup actually includes
Texas Roadhouse runs a full bar in most locations: margaritas, domestic and craft beer on draft, bottled beer, bourbon and whiskey pours, and a rotating set of frozen or specialty coolers. It is a beer-and-margarita bar first, not a cocktail program.
The bar sits in the waiting area at nearly every store. On a 45-minute wait you can order there and carry the drink to your table, and most locations serve the full food menu at the bar itself.
| What it is | Full-service bar attached to the dining room: margaritas, draft and bottled beer, whiskey/bourbon, frozen coolers |
|---|---|
| Typical serve size | Beer 12-16 oz (draft mugs run larger at some stores); margaritas roughly 12-16 oz; liquor pours 1.5 oz standard |
| Price range | About $4.49 to $9.99 per drink; premium and Legendary-tier margaritas at the top of that range |
| Calories | Not printed on most menus; expect roughly 150 for a light beer to 500+ for a frozen or premium margarita |
| What’s included | The drink only. Free refills apply to soft drinks and tea, never to alcohol |
| Menu category | Bar / Drinks, listed separately from the food menu |
Alcohol drink prices
Expect roughly $4.49 to $9.99 per alcoholic drink. Beer is the cheapest entry point, the house margarita sits in the middle, and top-shelf or Legendary-tier margaritas hit the ceiling. State liquor taxes push these numbers around more than any other part of the menu.
| Drink | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic beer | From $4.49 | Bottle and draft; draft often a few cents more for the larger mug |
| Import / craft beer | Roughly $5.50-$7.00 | Selection is store-specific and rotates |
| House margarita | Around $5.99 | Well tequila, on the rocks or frozen |
| Premium / Legendary margarita | Up to about $9.99 | Call-brand tequila, larger pour, often a float |
| Kenny’s Cooler | Around $7.99 | Frozen signature cooler, one of the sweeter options |
| Whiskey / bourbon pour | Roughly $6-$12 | Depends entirely on the bottle; ask the bartender for the range |
Two things move these prices: region, where a high-cost metro store can sit 10-15% above a rural one, and state alcohol rules that cap pour sizes or add a per-drink tax baked into the shelf price.
Margaritas: the drink most people order
The margarita menu is the reason the bar exists. It ladders from a house version near $5.99 with well tequila up to premium builds around $9.99 using call-brand tequila, a bigger pour, and sometimes a liqueur float on top.
Frozen or on the rocks costs the same. Frozen tastes sweeter and dilutes fast, so it suits a slow appetizer round; on the rocks holds its edge longer and pairs better with a steak. Ask for less sour mix if the house build tastes candy-sweet to you.
Beer, whiskey and everything else behind the bar
Beer is the value play at roughly $4.49 and up for domestics. Draft lists are set locally, so craft options in a Texas store look nothing like Ohio’s. Bottled domestics are the one constant everywhere.
Whiskey and bourbon get real shelf space given the brand’s Kentucky roots, and the bartender can usually pour something better than the rail without a big jump in price. Wine is a short list and rarely the reason anyone visits. Bottle selection is the least standardized part of the menu, so call ahead for a specific brand.
Calories and what the bar menu will not tell you
Alcohol calories are usually absent from the printed drink menu even when food items list them. Use rough anchors instead: a light beer around 100-150, a regular domestic near 150-200, a house margarita 300-400, and a frozen premium margarita comfortably past 500.
A light beer or a whiskey with soda is the cleanest order. Frozen anything, including the coolers, is where the sugar sits. Staff can pull allergen information for food but rarely have a nutrition sheet for mixed drinks, so treat any verbal number as an estimate.
How to order a drink here without wasting money
Order at the bar during a wait, not at the table. You get the drink 15 minutes sooner, the bartender pours a more consistent margarita than a busy server relaying the order, and it comes to the table with you.
Two other habits pay off. Alcohol never gets free refills, unlike the $2.99 soft drinks and tea, so a second beer doubles your drink spend while a second Coke costs nothing. And if you’re splitting an appetizer at the bar, ask whether happy hour pricing applies to your seat, because at some stores it covers the bar area only.
Happy hour and when drinks get cheaper
Many locations run happy hour Monday through Friday, roughly 3-5pm, with reduced pricing on select drinks and sometimes appetizers. It is a participating-stores program, not a chain-wide guarantee, and both the hours and the discounted list are set locally.
That window also overlaps early dine food pricing at many stores, making it the cheapest combined visit of the week. Ask your store two questions: what time happy hour runs, and whether it covers the dining room or just the bar.
Is it worth it compared to the non-alcoholic menu
Straight math: a $5.99 house margarita costs double a $2.99 soft drink that refills free all night. If you want two drinks, alcohol adds $12 to a table where soft drinks would have added $3. That is the honest trade.
Where alcohol earns its price is the $4.49 beer next to a steak, which is well matched and cheaper than most casual-dining pints. The frozen coolers near $7.99 are the weakest value on the bar list: dessert-sweet, and you will not want a second one. Feeding a family on a budget? The drinks column is the easiest place to cut.
Where alcohol is not served
Not every location serves alcohol. Stores in dry counties, some airport and casino locations, and a handful of franchise sites operate without a liquor license, so the bar area may be seating only. Availability is a licensing question, not a company policy.
To-go alcohol is even less predictable, since some states allowed it under earlier emergency rules and never made it permanent. Assume takeout is food only unless your store says otherwise, and verify by phone: the corporate site does not flag which locations are dry.
Honest limitations of this page
We are an independent guide, not Texas Roadhouse. Bar menus are the least standardized part of this chain: draft lists, bottle selection, pour sizes, happy hour hours and even whether alcohol is served at all are set store by store and by state law.
Prices here are realistic ranges gathered from location menus, not a national price list, and can be 10-15% off in either direction. Calorie figures are estimates because most stores do not publish them. Confirm with the location before planning a visit around a specific drink or price.
FAQ
Does Texas Roadhouse have alcohol?
Yes, most locations run a full bar with margaritas, draft and bottled beer, whiskey, bourbon and frozen coolers. A minority of stores in dry counties or under certain franchise and venue rules do not serve alcohol, so confirm with your location.
What alcoholic drinks does Texas Roadhouse have?
Margaritas on the rocks or frozen, domestic and craft beer on draft and in bottles, whiskey and bourbon pours, a short wine list, and signature frozen coolers such as Kenny’s Cooler. The craft beer and bottle selection is chosen locally and varies by store.
How much are alcoholic drinks at Texas Roadhouse?
Roughly $4.49 to $9.99 per drink. Domestic beer starts near $4.49, the house margarita sits around $5.99, frozen coolers land near $7.99, and premium or Legendary margaritas reach about $9.99. Regional pricing shifts these 10-15%.
How much is a margarita at Texas Roadhouse?
House margaritas typically run about $5.99, with premium and Legendary versions up to roughly $9.99. Frozen and on-the-rocks cost the same. The difference in price reflects the tequila brand and pour size, not the mix.
Does Texas Roadhouse have happy hour on drinks?
Many locations run happy hour Monday through Friday around 3-5pm with reduced prices on select drinks and appetizers. It is a participating-store program, so hours and the discounted list vary. Call to confirm the timing and whether it covers the dining room.
Can you order alcohol to go from Texas Roadhouse?
Usually no. To-go alcohol depends on state law and most states did not keep the temporary rules that allowed it. Assume takeout is food only unless your specific location confirms otherwise.
Do alcoholic drinks come with free refills?
No. Free refills apply only to soft drinks and iced tea, which run about $2.99. Every alcoholic drink is charged individually, which is why a bar tab climbs faster than people expect.
Can you sit at the bar and order food?
At most locations yes, and it is often the fastest way in on a busy night. The full food menu is available at the bar, and a drink ordered there can travel to your table once you are seated.