Texas Roadhouse burgers are hand-pattied half-pound beef burgers grilled over an open flame, served on a toasted bun with steak fries. Most locations price them in the $12 to $16 range, and they sit in the burgers and sandwiches section of the menu.
What a Texas Roadhouse burger actually is
A Texas Roadhouse burger is a half-pound (8 oz) ground beef patty, hand-formed in-house, seasoned with the same house steak seasoning used on the sirloins, and cooked on the same open flame grill. It arrives on a toasted bun with steak fries rather than the two sides that come with steak entrees.
That last detail catches people out. Burgers live in the sandwich part of the menu, and sandwich plates come with one side that defaults to steak fries. Entrees get two sides. Since the grill cook treats a burger like a small steak, you also get asked how you want it cooked, which almost no other casual chain does.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| What it is | Hand-pattied ground beef burger, open-flame grilled, house seasoned |
| Portion | Half-pound patty (8 oz raw) on a toasted bun, single patty standard |
| Typical price | Roughly $12 to $16 depending on build and market |
| Calories | Commonly 900 to 1,300 for the plated burger with fries |
| What’s included | Burger plus one side, steak fries by default; free rolls and cinnamon butter with dine-in |
| Doneness | Ordered like a steak: medium rare through well done |
| Menu category | Burgers and sandwiches |
The burger menu: what you can order
The Texas Roadhouse burger menu is short by design, usually three to five builds off the same half-pound patty. Expect a plain or cheese version, a bacon cheeseburger, and at least one loaded smokehouse-style burger with BBQ sauce and onions. Exact lineup rotates by region.
What stays constant across locations is the base. Every burger starts from the identical patty and identical seasoning, so the difference between the cheapest and the priciest build is toppings, not beef. If you like the smokehouse version but not the price gap, ordering the plain cheeseburger and adding bacon usually lands cheaper than the loaded build.
The same section carries chicken sandwiches and the pulled pork sandwich. Those are not burgers, but they share the fries-included structure, which matters when you are comparing value across the page.
Texas Roadhouse burger prices
Most Texas Roadhouse burgers fall between $12 and $16 before tax and tip. We do not publish a single national figure because Texas Roadhouse prices are set per market, and the spread between a rural Midwest store and a coastal metro store regularly runs 10 to 15 percent on the same item.
| Build | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plain or cheeseburger | $12 to $14 | Cheapest entry into the section |
| Bacon cheeseburger | $13 to $15 | Usually $1 to $2 over the base build |
| Loaded or smokehouse burger | $14 to $16 | BBQ sauce, onions, cheese, sometimes bacon |
| Side upgrade | $0 to $2 | Swapping fries for another side may carry a small charge |
To confirm your store’s number before you go, pull the menu for your specific address through the Texas Roadhouse app or the store finder on their site, or call the location directly. Third-party delivery apps show inflated prices, often 15 to 25 percent above the dine-in menu, so do not use them as a price reference.
Calories and nutrition
A plated Texas Roadhouse burger with steak fries typically lands between 900 and 1,300 calories, with the loaded builds at the top of that band. The patty alone is roughly 500 to 600 calories; fries, cheese, bacon and sauce account for most of the rest.
Texas Roadhouse posts calorie counts on in-store menus and on the nutrition page of their site, and those figures are the ones to trust for your exact build. A few practical levers if the number matters to you: swapping steak fries for green beans or applesauce cuts a few hundred calories, skipping the top bun cuts around 100, and holding the BBQ sauce and mayo removes both calories and a large share of the sodium. The free rolls and cinnamon butter add roughly 230 calories per roll on top of everything above, which is easy to forget when the basket keeps coming back.
How to order it well
Order the doneness deliberately. A half-pound patty on an open flame grill dries out fast, so medium is the safe default and medium well is where most people find it too firm. Ask for medium if you are unsure; the kitchen cooks these harder than a steak of the same weight.
Other things worth saying out loud when you order:
- Toppings on the side. Sauce-heavy builds soak the bun during a busy dinner rush. Ask for sauce on the side if you are eating slowly or taking half home.
- Side swap. You are not stuck with steak fries. Baked potato, green beans, mashed potatoes and the house salad are usually swappable, sometimes for a small upcharge.
- Add-ons. Extra bacon, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions and jack cheese are all standard kitchen stock and can be added for a per-item charge.
- Rolls. Dine-in rolls and cinnamon butter are free and refilled. Ask for a second basket before your food lands, not after, or you will fill up on bread.
Is the burger worth it vs the sirloin?
The honest comparison is the 6 oz hand-cut sirloin, which lists around $16.99 with two sides. A burger at $13 to $15 with one side is close enough in price that the sirloin is the better plate for most people, unless you specifically want a burger.
Where the burger wins: it is faster out of the kitchen, it travels better for takeout, and it is the cheapest way to get a genuinely large portion of open-flame beef here. Where it loses: for $2 to $3 more, the sirloin gives you a whole-muscle steak, a second side, and a dish the restaurant is actually known for. Against the $12.99 Road Kill chopped steak, which is a 10 oz chopped patty smothered with onions, mushrooms and jack cheese and includes two sides, the burger looks expensive for what it is. If you like the idea of a burger but want more food for the money, Road Kill is the same eating experience without the bun and with an extra side.
Lunch, takeout and availability
Burgers are on the regular all-day menu at locations that serve lunch, and many stores carry a smaller or lower-priced lunch version during weekday lunch hours. Not every location opens for lunch, so check your store’s hours first.
For takeout, burgers hold up better than steaks because there is no doneness to lose in transit, though the fries soften. Order through the Texas Roadhouse app or by phone for dine-in pricing. Rolls are typically included with takeout orders, but the free unlimited refill only applies in the dining room.
What we cannot confirm
This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Texas Roadhouse. We have no verified national price listing for individual burger builds, so every figure on this page is a researched range rather than a quoted menu price. Patty weight, included side policy and burger names all vary between franchise and company-owned locations, and the burger lineup is one of the more frequently rotated sections of the menu.
Treat the ranges here as a planning tool. For a number you can rely on, check the menu attached to your specific store in the official app or call ahead. Calorie counts printed on your in-store menu override anything estimated here.
FAQ
Does Texas Roadhouse have burgers?
Yes. Texas Roadhouse serves hand-pattied half-pound burgers in the burgers and sandwiches section of the menu, usually three to five builds including a cheeseburger, a bacon cheeseburger and a loaded smokehouse-style version.
How much is a burger at Texas Roadhouse?
Most burgers run about $12 to $16 depending on the build and your market. Loaded burgers sit at the top of that range. Prices are set locally, so confirm with your store’s menu in the app before you go.
How big is a Texas Roadhouse burger?
The standard patty is a half pound, 8 oz raw, hand-formed in-house. That is a large single patty by casual dining standards and is why doneness matters when you order.
Do Texas Roadhouse burgers come with fries?
Yes. Burgers come with one side and steak fries are the default. You can usually swap for another side such as green beans, mashed potatoes or a baked potato, occasionally for a small upcharge.
Can you order a Texas Roadhouse burger medium rare?
Yes, burgers are ordered by doneness like a steak. Medium is the practical sweet spot for a half-pound patty on an open flame grill; medium well and above tends to come out dry.
How many calories are in a Texas Roadhouse burger?
A plated burger with steak fries generally lands between 900 and 1,300 calories. The exact count for your build is printed on the in-store menu and listed on the official nutrition page.
Are Texas Roadhouse burgers on the lunch menu?
At locations that serve lunch, yes, and many stores offer a smaller or lower-priced lunch portion during weekday lunch hours. Not every location opens for lunch, so check your store’s hours.
Is the burger better value than the sirloin?
Usually not. The 6 oz hand-cut sirloin runs around $16.99 with two sides, only a couple of dollars over a loaded burger with one side. Order the burger because you want a burger, not to save money.
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