Hand cut sirloin is the entry-level steak at Texas Roadhouse: a lean, center-cut top sirloin trimmed in-house daily. The 6oz listing runs $16.99 and 250 calories, and like every steak it comes with two sides plus free rolls.
What the hand-cut sirloin actually is
The hand cut sirloin is a top sirloin steak cut from whole subprimals by a butcher working inside the restaurant, not portioned at a plant and shipped frozen. That in-house butchering is the whole pitch behind the name, and it is why thickness varies slightly plate to plate.
Top sirloin sits behind the short loin. It works harder than a tenderloin, so it carries less internal fat and more beef flavor. You get a steak that chews like a steak rather than dissolving. If you want butter-soft, this is the wrong cut and the Dallas Filet is the right one.
| What it is | Center-cut top sirloin, trimmed and portioned by an in-house butcher |
|---|---|
| Menu category | Hand-Cut Steaks |
| Verified size & price | 6oz — $16.99 |
| Calories (steak alone) | 250 cal |
| Menu description | “Lean, juicy beef at exceptional value” |
| What’s included | Choice of two sides, plus unlimited fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter (dine-in) |
| Cooked | Over an open grill, seasoned with the house steak seasoning, to your stated doneness |
| Larger sizes | Offered at most locations; pricing steps up per ounce and is not standardized nationally |
Hand cut sirloin price and sizes
The verified listing is 6oz at $16.99. Larger sirloins appear on most menus, but the step-up pricing is set regionally and we won’t publish numbers we haven’t confirmed. Expect each size jump to add roughly three to five dollars.
| Size | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6oz | $16.99 (verified) | The value pick; cheapest steak on the hand-cut list |
| 8oz | Varies by location | The most-ordered size at most stores; check your local menu |
| 11oz | Varies by location | Thicker cut, so it holds a medium-rare center better |
| 16oz | Varies by location | Not carried everywhere; call ahead if you want it |
Two things move the number on your bill: region, since metro and coastal stores price above the national average, and add-ons. Steak toppings, a loaded potato upgrade, or a side salad swap each carry their own charge. Pull up your location on the official Texas Roadhouse app before you go, since that’s the only price feed tied to your store.
Calories and nutrition
The 6oz hand-cut sirloin is 250 calories for the steak by itself. That’s the lowest-calorie steak on the hand-cut list and one of the leanest entrees in the building, but the number only holds if you watch what lands next to it.
| Component | Calories |
|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Sirloin, 6oz (steak only) | 250 |
| Sides (two, your choice) | Not included above; varies widely by side |
| Rolls with cinnamon butter | Roughly 230 per roll, and they’re unlimited |
The steak is the small part of the meal. Two rolls with butter can out-calorie the sirloin itself, and a loaded potato does the same. If you’re eating this because it’s lean, order green beans and a plain baked potato and stop the roll basket after one. Full per-item nutrition is printed on in-store menus and posted on the official site; ask a server if you need allergen detail, since preparation on a shared grill is not something a guide can verify for your kitchen.
How it’s cooked and what doneness to order
Sirloins go on an open grill, seasoned and cooked to the doneness you state when you order. Because a 6oz sirloin is a thin, lean cut, doneness matters more here than on any fatty steak on the menu. There is very little intramuscular fat to keep it moist once it’s past medium.
Practical guidance: order the 6oz at medium-rare or medium. At medium-well and well, a lean 6oz has nothing left to protect it and turns dry and springy, and no amount of steak sauce fixes that. If you genuinely prefer well-done beef, you’ll be happier with a thicker sirloin or with a smothered or gravy-topped entree where the sauce carries the moisture.
Kitchens run hot and busy, so steaks can land a stage past what you asked for. Cut into the middle before you commit. Servers will re-fire a steak that came out wrong, and asking early beats sending back a plate you’re halfway through.
How to order it well
Every hand-cut steak includes two sides and the roll basket, so the sirloin’s real value shows up in how you build the plate. Choose sides that add texture and moisture the lean cut doesn’t have on its own.
- Best side pairing: a baked sweet potato or seasoned rice next to green beans. You get one starch and one green rather than two heavy starches.
- Skip the double-fry combo. Steak fries plus a loaded potato is two of the same thing and buries the steak.
- Toppings are optional and priced separately. Sauteed onions or mushrooms both work well on a lean sirloin. Jack cheese does not; it flattens the beef flavor you paid for.
- Rolls come free and unlimited for dine-in and arrive fast. If you actually want to taste the steak, don’t clear the basket first.
- Takeout note: a 6oz sirloin keeps cooking in a hot to-go box. Order it one stage under what you’d order in the dining room.
Is it worth it, and how it compares
At $16.99 with two sides and unlimited rolls, the 6oz hand-cut sirloin is the best raw value on the steak list. You are trading tenderness for price, and whether that’s a good trade depends entirely on which cut you’d otherwise be ordering.
| Item | Price | Calories | Trade-off vs. the sirloin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Sirloin 6oz | $16.99 | 250 | Leanest and cheapest; firmer chew |
| Dallas Filet 6oz | $26.99 | 270 | Ten dollars more for the most tender cut on the menu at the same weight |
| Sirloin 6oz + Ribs | $22.99 | Varies | Same sirloin plus ribs for six dollars more; the better call if you’re hungry |
| Road Kill (chopped steak) | $12.99 | 760 | Cheaper and richer, but it’s chopped steak under cheese and gravy, not a cut steak |
Short version: order the sirloin when you want a real steak on a budget and you eat beef at medium-rare. Pay up for the Dallas Filet when tenderness is the entire point of the meal. Take the sirloin-and-ribs combo when the 6oz alone won’t fill you, because it’s cheaper than two entrees and beats upgrading to a bigger sirloin at most stores.
Where this page can be wrong
This is an independent guide, not the restaurant. We have no access to any store’s live register, and three things routinely drift out from under a page like this one.
Prices are the biggest one. The $16.99 figure reflects listings checked in July 2026, and regional pricing moves it 10-15% either direction, with dense-metro stores at the top of that band. Second, size availability: not every store carries every sirloin weight, and larger cuts sell out on busy nights. Third, calorie counts are corporate averages for a standard preparation and exclude toppings, butter finishes, and your sides. Confirm price and availability on the official Texas Roadhouse site or app for your address, and read the in-store nutrition panel if you track intake closely.
Hand cut sirloin FAQ
What is a hand cut sirloin at Texas Roadhouse?
It’s a top sirloin steak cut and trimmed by a butcher working inside the restaurant rather than pre-portioned off-site. It’s the leanest and least expensive steak on the hand-cut list, listed at 6oz for $16.99 and 250 calories.
How much is a hand cut sirloin at Texas Roadhouse?
The verified 6oz listing is $16.99, including two sides and unlimited rolls for dine-in. Larger sirloin sizes cost more and are priced regionally, so check your specific location on the official site or app.
How many calories are in the 6oz hand cut sirloin?
250 calories for the steak by itself. Sides, rolls with cinnamon butter, and any added toppings are counted separately and can easily add several hundred more calories to the meal.
What sizes does the hand cut sirloin come in?
The 6oz is the confirmed listing. Most locations also offer larger sirloin weights, commonly 8oz, 11oz and 16oz, but availability and step-up pricing are set locally and not standardized nationally.
Is the hand cut sirloin tender?
It’s moderately tender, not soft. Top sirloin is a lean working muscle, so it has firmer chew and stronger beef flavor than a filet. Ordering it medium-rare or medium keeps it juicy; well-done dries it out.
What comes with the hand cut sirloin?
Two sides of your choice plus the free unlimited fresh-baked rolls with honey cinnamon butter for dine-in guests. Steak toppings and loaded-potato upgrades are extra and priced separately.
Is the sirloin or the Dallas Filet better?
The Dallas Filet is noticeably more tender and costs about ten dollars more at the same 6oz weight. Choose the sirloin for value and beef flavor, and the filet when tenderness is what you’re paying for.
Can I order the hand cut sirloin for takeout?
Yes, sirloins are available through takeout and delivery at participating locations. Order it one doneness stage under your usual, because the steak keeps cooking inside a sealed hot container on the drive home.
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