Texas Roadhouse margarita is the bar’s tequila-and-lime house cocktail, poured on the rocks in a salted glass and usually priced around $8 to $12 for a standard size, with jumbo mug and premium-tequila versions running higher. Prices vary by location.
What the Texas Roadhouse margarita actually is
The house margarita is a shaken tequila cocktail of blanco tequila, orange liqueur and lime, served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass with a lime wedge. It is bar-made, not a pre-bottled mix poured from a gun.
It is built for a steakhouse dining room, which means it lands sweeter and colder than a bar-forward margarita from a cocktail bar. That works in its favor here: the salt rim and lime cut through grilled beef and buttered rolls better than a drier build would.
Item spec
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| What it is | Shaken tequila cocktail: blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime, sweetener |
| Category | Bar / cocktails (drinks menu, not the food menu) |
| Standard serve | On the rocks, salt-rimmed rocks or margarita glass, lime wedge garnish |
| Typical size | Roughly 12-16 oz standard pour; jumbo mug versions run larger |
| Frozen option | Offered at many locations; blended instead of shaken |
| Price band | About $8-$12 standard; roughly $11-$16 for jumbo or premium tequila |
| Calories | Not printed on most local menus; expect roughly 300-500 for a standard pour |
| What’s included | The drink only. No sides, no rolls, no refills |
| Age requirement | 21+ with valid ID, every location, no exceptions |
Watch the “what’s included” row. Entrees come with two free sides plus the free rolls and cinnamon butter; drinks add nothing to that. A margarita is a standalone line on your check.
The margarita lineup: what you’ll usually see
Most locations carry a house margarita plus several flavored builds, and the roster changes by restaurant and season. Nothing on the bar menu is guaranteed nationwide, so treat this list as a starting point.
- House margarita. The baseline. Well tequila, on the rocks, salted rim. Cheapest way in.
- Strawberry margarita. Frozen or on the rocks depending on the bar. Noticeably sweeter than the house pour.
- Flavored fruit builds. Mango, peach, raspberry and similar rotate in and out. Ask what’s stocked.
- Jumbo or oversized mug margarita. Same drink, much bigger vessel, higher price. Sometimes the best per-ounce value on the bar menu.
- Premium tequila upgrade. Most bars rebuild the house margarita with call or top-shelf tequila for an upcharge.
If a specific named margarita matters, call before you drive out. Bar menus are printed locally and change more often than the food menu.
Texas Roadhouse margarita price
Expect roughly $8 to $12 for a standard house margarita and $11 to $16 for a jumbo mug or premium-tequila build. We publish no exact national figure because bar pricing is set locally and moves more than food pricing.
| Version | Typical price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| House margarita, rocks | $8-$12 | Cheapest entry point; well tequila |
| Frozen or flavored margarita | $9-$13 | Blending and fruit mix usually add a dollar or two |
| Jumbo / oversized mug | $11-$16 | Often better per ounce than two standards |
| Premium tequila build | $12-$18 | Depends entirely on which bottle the bar stocks |
| Happy hour house pour | Reduced at participating bars | Bar-area seating only where offered |
City-center locations sit at the top of those ranges, smaller markets at the bottom. Fastest way to a real number: call the bar and ask what the house margarita rings up at.
Calories and nutrition
Texas Roadhouse does not publish calorie counts for cocktails the way it does for food, so there is no verified number to quote. As a planning figure, a standard 12-16 oz sweetened margarita lands roughly in the 300-500 range, with frozen fruit versions higher.
Sugar drives the number, not tequila. A 1.5 oz pour of tequila is roughly 100 calories; the rest comes from the orange liqueur and sweetened lime mix. A jumbo mug can double the total.
If the number matters medically, ask which mix the bar uses, or order it built with fresh lime and no sweetener. Third-party calorie apps guess at bar-built cocktails.
How to order it well
Order it on the rocks rather than frozen if you want the tequila to read, ask for salt on half the rim, and name your tequila if you have one you like. All three requests cost nothing.
- Say “less sweet” up front. Most bars cut the mix and add fresh lime. Biggest available upgrade, and free.
- Ask about the jumbo before ordering two. If the oversized mug is priced below two standards, it’s the better buy.
- Order it before your steak, not with it. The kitchen moves fast at peak hours.
- Pair it with the salty stuff. Better against grilled steak and ribs than against the fried onion or anything battered.
- Bring ID regardless of age. Many locations card every alcohol order as policy.
Is it worth it, and how it compares
At the low end of the price band it’s fair value for a full-service steakhouse bar. At the top end it’s average, since you’re paying cocktail-bar money for well tequila and sweet mix. The jumbo mug is usually the smartest pick.
A draft beer costs less and pairs just as well with a ribeye, so the margarita is the wrong call on price alone. House wine by the glass sits in similar territory but dodges the sugar. The margarita wins when you want something cold, sharp and non-carbonated to drink through a long meal.
Verdict: house version on the rocks with less sweetener, or go straight to the jumbo. Skip the premium tequila upgrade unless the bar stocks a bottle you specifically want, since the sweet mix flattens most of what you’d pay extra for.
Availability, happy hour and state rules
Margaritas are served at locations holding a full liquor license, which is most but not all of them. Some restaurants in restricted counties serve beer and wine only, and a few serve no alcohol, so availability is a local question.
Happy hour drink pricing exists at many locations but is not a national program. Where it runs it is usually weekday afternoons and often bar-area seating only. Times and qualifying drinks are set locally.
Margaritas are dine-in only in most states. To-go alcohol rules vary widely, so don’t plan a takeout order around one.
Where this page can be wrong
This is an independent guide, not the official Texas Roadhouse site. We have no access to internal recipes, pricing systems or bar inventory. Three limits worth knowing:
- No exact price. Bar menus are priced locally and not published centrally, so we give ranges rather than a fake precise figure.
- No official calorie count. The range on this page is an estimate for a typical sweetened margarita, not a company-published number.
- Menu drift. Flavored margaritas rotate. A version listed here may be gone at your location, and yours may carry one we’ve never seen.
Confirm anything you’re committing money to with your restaurant directly. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas Roadhouse have margaritas?
Yes. Locations with a full liquor license serve a house margarita plus flavored and frozen versions. A minority of restaurants serve beer and wine only, or no alcohol, so call ahead if it’s the reason for your visit.
How much is a margarita at Texas Roadhouse?
Typically around $8 to $12 for a standard house margarita and roughly $11 to $16 for a jumbo mug or premium-tequila build. Bar pricing is set locally, so your restaurant may sit outside those ranges.
What tequila does Texas Roadhouse use in its margaritas?
The house margarita uses the bar’s well blanco tequila, and the brand varies by location and distributor. Most bars will rebuild it with a call or top-shelf tequila for an upcharge.
Can you get a frozen margarita at Texas Roadhouse?
Most locations offer frozen and flavored versions alongside the on-the-rocks house pour, strawberry being the most common. Availability depends on the bar, so ask what’s stocked that day.
How many calories are in a Texas Roadhouse margarita?
No official figure is published for cocktails. A standard sweetened margarita generally lands around 300 to 500 calories, with frozen fruit versions and jumbo mugs running higher. Most of it is sugar, not tequila.
Is there a big or jumbo margarita?
Many locations serve an oversized mug version at a higher price. It is often better value per ounce than two standards, so ask the bartender to compare before you commit.
Are margaritas included in any Texas Roadhouse specials?
Drinks are not part of the two-free-sides structure on entrees, and Early Dine and family meal deals cover food only. Some locations run separate happy hour drink pricing in the bar area on weekday afternoons.
Can I order a margarita to go?
Generally no. To-go alcohol rules vary by state and most locations treat cocktails as dine-in only. Check before building a takeout order around one.
Related guides
- Browse the full Texas Roadhouse menu with current prices by section.
- See what’s discounted on the current specials and weekly deals page.
- See whether bar-area drink pricing runs near you in our happy hour times and pricing guide.
- Eating early? The Early Dine value menu is the cheapest way to pair an entree with a drink.