Texas Roadhouse prime rib is a slow-roasted beef rib cut served with au jus, typically 10oz to 16oz and priced around $20-$28 depending on size and region. It is not a national everyday item: availability varies by location, often weekends only, and it sells out.
What prime rib at Texas Roadhouse actually is
Prime rib is a roast cut from the beef rib primal, seasoned and cooked low and slow for hours, then sliced to order and served with au jus. It is the same muscle group as a ribeye, cooked as a whole roast instead of a grilled steak.
That cooking method is the whole point. A grilled steak gets its flavor from a hard sear; a roast gets it from hours at low heat, which leaves the interior an even pink from edge to edge instead of the grey-to-red gradient you get off a flat-top. The trade-off is that the kitchen commits to a fixed number of roasts per day and cannot cook more on demand.
| What it is | Slow-roasted bone-in or boneless beef rib roast, sliced to order |
|---|---|
| Typical sizes | Roughly 10oz to 16oz, varies by store; some run a single size only |
| Price range | About $20-$28 depending on size and region |
| Served with | Au jus on the side; two sides and unlimited fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter, same as other dinner entrees |
| Calories | Not published nationally; a 12oz portion with au jus generally lands in the 700-1,000 range before sides |
| Doneness | Cooked to one target temp for the whole roast; you pick from what is left on the roast, not a custom cook |
| Category | Steak / dinner entree, limited availability |
| Availability | Location-dependent, frequently weekend or evening only, sells out |
When Texas Roadhouse has prime rib
Prime rib runs on a per-location schedule, most commonly weekend evenings, and each restaurant roasts a set quantity for the night. Once the roast is gone it is gone, which is why plenty of guests arrive at 7pm on a Saturday and get told no.
There is no single company-wide prime rib day. Some restaurants run it Friday and Saturday, some add Sunday, some run it every night, and a fair number never put it on the board at all. The item also shows up as a rotating special in certain markets rather than a permanent line on the printed menu.
Practical rule: if you specifically want prime rib, call the restaurant that afternoon and ask two things. First, are you serving prime rib tonight. Second, roughly what time do you usually sell out. Hosts answer both without hesitation because they field the question constantly. Arriving in the first hour of dinner service is the reliable move.
Texas Roadhouse prime rib price by size
Expect roughly $20-$28 for prime rib at Texas Roadhouse, with smaller cuts near the bottom of that band and 14-16oz portions near the top. Exact pricing is set regionally and is not uniform across the chain, so treat these as planning numbers.
| Portion | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Smaller cut (about 10oz) | ~$20-$24 | Where offered; some stores skip this size entirely |
| Larger cut (about 14-16oz) | ~$25-$28 | Most common single size when only one is listed |
| Two sides | Included | Loaded potato upgrades carry a small surcharge |
| Rolls and cinnamon butter | Free, unlimited dine-in | Standard with all dine-in entrees |
Metro locations in high-cost markets sit at the top of the range or slightly above it. Smaller-market stores sit lower. The only way to get your store’s real number is the location page on the official site or a phone call, since a nearby restaurant an hour away can be a few dollars apart.
Calories and nutrition
Texas Roadhouse does not publish national calorie figures for prime rib the way it does for the core steak lineup, largely because the item is not on every menu. Where it is served, in-restaurant menu boards and printed menus carry the calorie count required by local labeling rules.
What you can reason about: prime rib is a fattier cut than sirloin or filet, so calories per ounce run higher. Au jus adds almost nothing in calories but adds meaningful sodium. The bigger swing is your two sides. A plain baked potato or green beans keeps the plate reasonable; loaded potato plus mac and cheese roughly doubles the meal. Rolls with cinnamon butter run about 230 calories each, and they are unlimited, which is where a lot of people quietly lose the plot.
How to order it so it arrives right
Ask for a cut from the center of the roast and specify whether you want an end piece or a middle slice. Because the whole roast cooks to one temperature, you are choosing a slice rather than requesting a doneness, and end cuts run noticeably more done.
- Want it rarer: ask for a center cut and go early in service, when the roast has not been sitting.
- Want it more done: ask for an end cut. Asking the kitchen to cook a slice further is possible at many stores but it dries the meat.
- Au jus: comes on the side by default at most locations. Ask for extra if you want it; it is free.
- Horseradish: many stores keep it behind the bar or with the Cactus Blossom sauce. Ask, do not assume it is on the table.
- Sides that work: baked potato and green beans keep the fat balanced. Steak fries plus loaded mash makes a very heavy plate next to a rich roast.
If you are ordering takeout, ask for the au jus in a separate container and eat it within the hour. Prime rib reheats badly; it goes grey and tight in a microwave.
Is it worth it vs the ribeye and the Dallas Filet
Prime rib is worth ordering if you want a tender, evenly cooked, beef-forward cut and you accept you cannot pick your doneness. If precise temperature control matters to you, the hand-cut steaks are the better buy at a similar price.
Against the ribeye: same part of the animal, different execution. The ribeye gets a grilled crust and cooks to your exact request; prime rib gets edge-to-edge pink and a softer texture. Ribeye wins on char, prime rib wins on tenderness.
Against the 6oz Dallas Filet at $26.99: the filet is the more tender cut and the leaner one, but it is a small portion for the money. Prime rib at a comparable price gives you significantly more food and more beef flavor, just less refinement.
Against the 6oz Hand-Cut Sirloin at $16.99: the sirloin is the value play. If the goal is a steak dinner under $20 with two sides, sirloin is the honest answer and prime rib is the splurge.
If your location does not serve it
Plenty of Texas Roadhouse locations never carry prime rib, and no amount of asking changes that on a given night. The closest substitutes on the standard menu are the ribeye for the same cut and fat character, or the Dallas Filet for tenderness.
It is also worth checking whether your store runs it as a holiday or seasonal special. Prime rib appears around major holidays at some restaurants even when it is absent the rest of the year. The restaurant’s own page and its social accounts are usually the first place that shows up.
Limits of this page
This is an independent guide, not the official Texas Roadhouse site, and prime rib is one of the harder items on the menu to pin down. Because it is not a chain-wide permanent item, there is no single national price, size, or calorie figure to report, and we will not invent one.
The $20-$28 band reflects what locations that carry the item have listed; your store may sit outside it. Sizes vary. Days of service vary. Nothing here is a guarantee that any specific restaurant has prime rib tonight. Confirm price and availability by calling the location or checking its page on the official Texas Roadhouse site before you drive out.
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas Roadhouse have prime rib?
Some locations do, but it is not a chain-wide everyday menu item. Availability is set locally, it often runs only on certain days or evenings, and many restaurants do not carry it at all. Call your specific location to confirm before going.
How much is prime rib at Texas Roadhouse?
Roughly $20-$28 where it is offered, depending on portion size and region. Smaller cuts near 10oz sit toward the low end and 14-16oz portions toward the high end. Your two sides and the unlimited rolls are included in that price.
How much is the prime rib at Texas Roadhouse?
Expect about $20-$28 for the entree with two sides included. There is no single national price because prime rib is a locally offered item and pricing is set regionally. Check your restaurant’s menu page for the exact figure.
When does Texas Roadhouse have prime rib?
Most commonly weekend evenings, though schedules are set per restaurant and some run it nightly or not at all. Each store roasts a fixed quantity and sells out, so going early in dinner service gives you the best odds.
How much is a prime rib at Texas Roadhouse?
Around $20-$28 for a single prime rib entree, which includes two sides and unlimited fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter for dine-in. Larger cuts and higher-cost metro markets push toward the upper end of that range.
How much is Texas Roadhouse prime rib?
Plan on $20-$28 depending on size and location. Prices vary about 10-15% by region across the chain, and prime rib specifically is priced locally rather than nationally, so confirm with your store for the exact amount.
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