Texas roadhouse alcohol menu covers draft and bottled beer, hand-shaken margaritas, house wines, and full-bar spirits at most locations. Expect roughly $4-$8 for beer, $8-$16 for margaritas, and $7-$11 for wine by the glass, varying by state and store.
What’s on the alcohol menu
The alcohol menu is a separate drink card handed out with the food menu, split into margaritas, beer, wine, and liquor. It is not a fixed national list. Each location builds its lineup around state liquor law and local distributor availability, so two stores can look different.
Here is the spec block for the categories you will actually see on that card:
| Category | What it is | Typical size | Typical price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft beer | Domestic and craft on tap, rotating local handles | 16 oz pint / 22-23 oz mug | $4-$8 | Glass only; refills are charged separately |
| Bottled and canned beer | Domestics, imports, seltzers | 12 oz bottle or can | $5-$8 | Often sold in buckets of 4-6 |
| House margaritas | Tequila, citrus, sweet-and-sour, on the rocks | Standard rocks glass | $8-$12 | Salt rim on request |
| Premium / oversized margaritas | Top-shelf tequila or supersized pour | Large mug or schooner | $12-$16 | Usually the best per-ounce value |
| Wine by the glass | House reds and whites, limited list | 6 oz pour | $7-$11 | Bottles available at some stores |
| Liquor and mixed drinks | Full bar: whiskey, bourbon, vodka, rum | Single pour or highball | $7-$12 | Doubles and call brands cost more |
Alcohol is never bundled into an entree. The two free sides and the bucket of rolls come with your steak; the drink is always a separate line on the check.
Alcohol prices and sizes
Alcohol prices at Texas Roadhouse are set at store level and swing more than food prices do, because liquor taxes and distributor costs are state-by-state. A margarita in a low-tax suburban market can be several dollars cheaper than the same drink downtown in a coastal city.
| Item | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic draft pint | $4-$6 | State excise tax, local competition |
| Craft or import draft | $6-$8 | Distributor cost, handle rotation |
| Beer bucket (4-6 bottles) | $20-$30 | Count per bucket differs by store |
| House margarita | $8-$12 | Well tequila brand |
| Large or top-shelf margarita | $12-$16 | Ounce count, tequila tier |
| Wine by the glass | $7-$11 | Length of the wine list |
| Well spirits | $7-$10 | Pour size, call vs well |
To confirm before you go, call the location and ask for the bar directly, or open your store’s page in the Texas Roadhouse app where drink pricing is listed for pickup-eligible states.
Margaritas and specialty cocktails
Margaritas are the signature pour here and the reason most tables order from the bar at all. The house version is a shaken tequila-and-citrus build served on the rocks, and most stores also run fruit variants like strawberry, peach, raspberry, or a berry-and-sangria layered version.
Two things worth knowing. The oversized margarita is usually the better deal, since the price step up is smaller than the volume step up. And the sweet-and-sour base is genuinely sweet; ask for fresh lime and less mix if you want it drier, which most bartenders will do at no charge.
Beyond margaritas, expect the usual American bar set: bourbon and whiskey drinks, vodka mixers, a Bloody Mary, and seasonal cocktails that rotate several times a year.
Beer, wine and spirits
Beer is the strongest part of the list. Most locations pour a handful of domestics on draft plus one or two local or regional craft handles, and carry a wider bottle and can selection including hard seltzers. Buckets are the standard move for a table of four or more.
Wine is deliberately short. This is a steakhouse built around volume, not a wine program, so you get a compact list of house reds and whites by the glass. A cabernet or malbec is the safe pairing with the sirloin or ribeye.
Spirits coverage is full-bar at most locations, with call and premium tiers priced above well. Some stores in control states or restrictive counties carry beer and wine only, and a small number carry no alcohol at all.
Calories, ABV and what’s printed
Alcohol calories are usually not printed on the drink card the way food calories are on the food menu. Federal menu-labeling rules treat many alcoholic beverages differently, so coverage is inconsistent from state to state.
General beverage estimates, not chain-specific figures: light domestic beer runs roughly 95-110 calories per 12 oz, regular domestic 140-160, craft IPA 180-250, a 6 oz glass of wine 120-150, and a full-size sweetened margarita from 300 to well over 500 depending on pour and mix. Frozen and fruit versions sit at the top of that range. ABV is not printed either; check the tap handle or ask for the bottle.
How to order well
Order the drink first, before the rolls arrive. Bar tickets and kitchen tickets run separately, and the bar backs up fast on Friday and Saturday nights when the wait list is long.
Pairing notes that matter here: a hoppy IPA cuts through the sweet glaze on ribs better than a light lager. Cabernet or malbec works with the bone-in ribeye and the Dallas Filet. Margaritas fight with steak seasoning but sit well with the appetizer round, especially Cactus Blossom or Rattlesnake Bites. With Country Fried Steak or anything under cream gravy, a crisp light beer resets the palate better than wine.
Practical asks: no salt or light salt on the rim, rocks instead of frozen if you want less sugar, and a shaker of extra lime on the side. Every location cards, and many card everyone at the table when a minor is present. Bring ID even if you are clearly of age.
To-go and delivery alcohol
Alcohol to-go depends entirely on your state. Several states made off-premise cocktail and beer sales permanent after 2020, and Texas Roadhouse locations in those states may sell sealed drinks with a food order. Many states never allowed it or let the allowance expire.
Third-party delivery alcohol is more limited still, since it depends on the platform’s own licensing in your city. The reliable check is your store’s page in the app: if alcohol is not sellable to-go there, the category will not appear in the order flow.
Is it worth it
Against other casual steakhouses the bar is priced fairly, and the beer selection is better than average for the segment. The margaritas are the draw and are poured generously in the large size, though sweet by design.
Alcohol is still where the bill grows fastest. Two large margaritas can cost more than an 8 oz sirloin with two sides, and drinks are excluded from Early Dine, Family Meals, and most coupons. Order the food deal, then decide on the drink separately.
Honest limitations
This is an independent guide, not the official Texas Roadhouse site, and we have no access to internal pricing systems. The alcohol menu is the most variable part of the entire menu: liquor licensing, state control laws, county dry rules, distributor contracts, and store-level pricing all move it. Every dollar figure above is a market-observed range, not a quoted price, and specific drink names rotate. Confirm availability and price with your location by phone or in the Texas Roadhouse app before you plan around it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas Roadhouse have alcohol?
Yes. The large majority of Texas Roadhouse locations serve alcohol, most with a full bar covering beer, wine, margaritas, and spirits. A minority in dry counties or restrictive jurisdictions serve beer and wine only, or nothing at all. Check your specific store.
How much are margaritas at Texas Roadhouse?
House margaritas typically run about $8 to $12, with oversized or top-shelf versions in the $12 to $16 range. Pricing is set locally and varies with state liquor tax, so call your store to confirm.
Does Texas Roadhouse have a happy hour?
There is no chain-wide happy hour. Some individual locations run bar-area drink specials on weekdays, and availability changes without notice. Ask the bar directly rather than assuming a national deal exists.
Can you buy alcohol to go at Texas Roadhouse?
Only where state law allows off-premise sales, and usually only with a food order. If your store can sell it, the option appears in the app or online ordering flow. If it does not appear, your state or store does not permit it.
What beers does Texas Roadhouse have on tap?
Most locations pour several domestic drafts plus one or two rotating local or regional craft handles. The exact lineup is chosen store by store from local distributors, so it differs between locations in the same metro.
Is alcohol included in Early Dine or Family Meals?
No. Alcohol is excluded from Early Dine pricing, Family Meal bundles, and most coupon or gift promotions. Drinks are always billed separately at full menu price.
Does Texas Roadhouse list calories for alcoholic drinks?
Usually not. Alcoholic beverages are treated differently from food under menu-labeling rules, so drink calories are often absent from the card. Ask the server if your state requires posting, or estimate from standard beverage figures.
Do they card everyone at the table?
Policy is strict and often applied to the whole party when anyone appears under 30 or a minor is seated. Bring physical ID; many locations will not accept a photo of a license.
Related guides
- Texas Roadhouse menu with full prices by category
- bar specials and happy hour availability
- the Early Dine value window
- current weekly specials