Texas Roadhouse applesauce is a cold, sweet, spoonable side of pureed apples served in a small cup or ramekin. It counts as one of the two included sides with most entrees, so in that case it costs nothing extra.
What Texas Roadhouse applesauce actually is
It is chilled, smooth-to-slightly-textured sweetened applesauce, portioned into a small side cup and served cold alongside a hot entree. There is no cinnamon topping, no baking, and no cheese or butter finish.
Two things surprise first-timers. First, it arrives cold on a plate of hot food, which is normal for this item and not a kitchen mistake. Second, the portion is small. This is a side cup, not a bowl. If you are expecting the volume of a loaded baked potato or a heap of green beans, applesauce will look modest by comparison. It is closer to a palate cleanser than a filling side.
The flavor profile is straightforward sweet apple with a mild tartness underneath. It pairs unusually well with the salty, smoky items on this menu, which is the real argument for ordering it.
| What it is | Sweetened pureed apples, served cold |
|---|---|
| Category | Sides (also appears as a kids menu side) |
| Serving format | Small side cup or ramekin, single portion |
| Temperature | Chilled, no cooking or reheating |
| Price | Included as one of two sides with most entrees; a la carte side pricing typically falls in the low single digits and varies by location |
| Calories | Not published on this page; check the in-store menu or the chain’s nutrition guide (see below) |
| What’s included | The applesauce cup only. Rolls and cinnamon butter come to the table separately with your meal |
| Dietary notes | No meat, no dairy in the sauce itself; confirm allergen details with your server |
Applesauce price and how the side system works
Most Texas Roadhouse entrees come with two sides at no extra charge, and applesauce is one of the choices. Ordered that way it adds nothing to your check. Ordered by itself, it is billed at standard side pricing.
We are not printing an exact figure here because side pricing at this chain is set locally and moves. What we can tell you is the shape of it: a la carte sides at Texas Roadhouse generally sit in the low single-digit dollar range, and simple cold sides like applesauce sit at the bottom of that range rather than the top. Premium sides such as a loaded baked potato or loaded sweet potato usually carry an upcharge that plain sides do not.
| Situation | What you pay |
|---|---|
| One of your two included sides with an entree | No extra charge |
| Third side, or a side ordered on its own | Standard side price, low single digits, varies by store |
| Side with a kids meal | Included in the kids meal price |
| Extra cup added to a takeout order | Charged as a side; confirm at the counter |
To confirm the number for your area, pull up your specific location on the chain’s own site or app before ordering. Prices printed on any third-party page, including this one, are regional snapshots.
Calories and nutrition
We do not have a verified calorie count for this specific side cup, so we are not going to invent one. Sweetened applesauce is a low-fat, sugar-forward side, and the restaurant’s own nutrition guide is the only reliable source for the exact figure.
Where to look: many locations print calorie counts directly on the menu, since chain restaurants above a certain size are required to post them. If your menu shows them, that number is authoritative for that store. If it does not, the chain publishes a nutrition and allergen guide online that lists sides individually.
Practical read for anyone watching intake: applesauce is one of the lighter side options on this menu by fat content, but it is not low-sugar. If you are cutting sugar rather than fat, steamed vegetables or a side salad with a light dressing are the better swap. If you are cutting fat, applesauce beats mashed potatoes with gravy or anything loaded.
How to order it well
Ask for applesauce as one of your two included sides when the server takes your entree order, and consider requesting it on the side rather than plated so it stays cold and separate from hot food.
A few things worth knowing:
- Pair it with salt and smoke. Applesauce works best against pulled pork, the ribs, grilled pork chops, and country fried chicken. Sweet plus salty is the whole point. It is a weaker match with steak, where a baked potato earns its place.
- It does not replace the rolls. Fresh rolls with cinnamon butter come to the table on their own and are not one of your side choices. If you already have rolls coming, applesauce piles more sweetness on top, so balance it with a savory second side.
- Ask for it plated separately if you care. Servers will usually accommodate a request to bring it in its own cup rather than nestled next to hot food.
- Doneness and customization do not apply. Unlike steaks or potatoes, there is nothing to modify here. No temperature choice, no toppings, no substitutions within the item.
- Order extra if you are sharing with a child. One cup does not stretch across two people.
Applesauce on the kids menu
Applesauce is one of the most requested kids menu sides at Texas Roadhouse because it is cold, sweet, mild, and arrives fast. It is included in the kids meal price rather than charged separately.
For parents, the appeal is speed and predictability. It needs no cooking, so it tends to land on the table quickly, and there is nothing in it a picky eater is likely to reject on sight. It is also one of the few sides that does not arrive hot enough to need cooling down first, which matters with younger kids. The trade-off is that it is sugar, not vegetables, so if you want produce on the plate the steamed vegetable side does more nutritional work.
Is it worth picking? Applesauce vs other sides
Applesauce is worth picking when you want contrast against a rich, salty entree or when you are feeding a child. It is a poor pick if you want your two sides to actually fill you up, because the portion is small and light.
| Side | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Applesauce | Cutting through salty, smoky meats; kids; lighter fat load | Small portion, sugar-forward, not filling |
| Green beans | A savory vegetable that balances a sweet-heavy meal | Cooked with seasoning that may not suit every diet |
| Buttered corn | Volume and sweetness at once; broadly kid-friendly | Also sweet, so pairing it with applesauce doubles up |
The strongest two-side combination including applesauce is applesauce plus something savory and substantial. Two sweet sides on one plate, applesauce and corn for instance, on top of cinnamon butter rolls, is more sugar than most people want in one sitting.
Ordering applesauce for takeout
Applesauce travels better than almost any other side on this menu because it is served cold and sealed in a cup, so there is no sogginess or texture loss on the drive home.
Two practical notes. Check your bag before leaving, since small side cups are the most commonly forgotten item in takeout orders. And if you are ordering through a delivery app rather than directly, side availability and pricing can differ from the in-store menu, which is a general quirk of third-party platforms rather than anything specific to this item.
Where this page is uncertain
This is an independent guide, not an official Texas Roadhouse site, and there are three things we deliberately have not stated as fact.
- Exact price. Side pricing is set per location and changes. We have given a realistic range and told you where to confirm it rather than printing a number that will be wrong in half the country.
- Exact calories. We do not have a verified figure for this side cup, so we point you to the in-store menu board or the chain’s published nutrition guide instead.
- Availability. Side lineups vary slightly by location and can change with menu updates. Applesauce is a long-standing option, but no third-party page can guarantee it is on the board at your specific store tonight.
The fastest way to resolve all three: open your local store’s menu on the chain’s own site or app, or call the location directly. That takes under a minute and beats any guide, including this one.
Frequently asked questions
How much is applesauce at Texas Roadhouse?
If you order it as one of the two sides included with an entree, it costs nothing extra. Ordered on its own or as a third side, it is billed at standard side pricing, which sits in the low single-digit dollar range and varies by location. Check your local store’s menu to confirm.
Is applesauce a free side at Texas Roadhouse?
It is one of the choices in the included-sides list that comes with most entrees, so in that context there is no upcharge. It is not free as a standalone order, and it is not a complimentary table item the way the rolls and cinnamon butter are.
Is Texas Roadhouse applesauce served hot or cold?
Cold. It comes chilled in a side cup and is not heated. If it arrives cold next to a hot entree, that is how the item is meant to be served, not a kitchen error.
How many calories are in Texas Roadhouse applesauce?
We are not publishing a calorie figure we cannot verify. Many locations print calorie counts on the menu itself, and the chain publishes a nutrition guide online that lists sides individually. Either source is more reliable than a third-party estimate.
Is applesauce on the Texas Roadhouse kids menu?
Yes, it is one of the standard kids meal side choices and is included in the kids meal price. It is popular with parents because it needs no cooling down and tends to reach the table quickly.
What goes best with applesauce at Texas Roadhouse?
Salty and smoky entrees. Pulled pork, ribs, grilled pork chops, and country fried chicken all benefit from the sweet contrast. Pair it with a savory second side rather than another sweet one, since the rolls and cinnamon butter already bring sugar to the table.
Can I order extra applesauce?
Yes. Additional cups are charged at side pricing. This is worth doing if you are sharing with a child, because a single cup is a small portion and does not stretch between two people.
Does applesauce hold up for takeout?
Better than most sides on this menu. It is served cold in a sealed cup, so nothing wilts or goes soggy in transit. Check your bag before you leave, since small side cups are the item most often left out of takeout orders.
Related guides
- Texas Roadhouse menu — the full item and price index
- what kids can order and which sides come with it
- early dine pricing and time windows
- takeout ordering, prices and photos