Texas Roadhouse ribs are slow-cooked pork loin back ribs, seasoned with a dry rub and finished with the chain’s barbecue sauce. They come as a half slab or full slab with two sides. Half slabs typically run about $17 to $24; full slabs about $24 to $33.
What the ribs actually are (spec table)
Texas Roadhouse ribs are pork loin back ribs (baby backs), rubbed with the house seasoning blend, cooked low and slow in-house each day, then finished on the grill with barbecue sauce brushed on. They are a main-plate entree, not an appetizer.
The menu name at most locations is some version of “Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs,” which describes the target texture rather than a separate product. There is one rib on the menu. Your only real choices are slab size, sauce handling, and which two sides you attach.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| What it is | Pork loin back ribs (baby back), dry-rubbed and slow-cooked, then grill-finished with barbecue sauce |
| Portion sizes | Half slab and full slab; a half slab is roughly 6-7 bones, a full slab roughly 11-13 |
| Typical price | About $17-$24 half slab, $24-$33 full slab (region dependent) |
| Calories | Printed on your location’s menu and posted in the chain’s published nutrition guide |
| What’s included | Choice of two sides, plus the complimentary rolls with cinnamon butter brought to every table |
| Menu category | Ribs / Fall-Off-The-Bone section, alongside the combo plates |
| Cooked to order? | No. Unlike steak there is no doneness choice; ribs are batch-cooked and finished per order |
Texas Roadhouse ribs price and portions
Ribs sit in the mid-range of the entree menu: more than the chicken plates, less than the larger steaks. A half slab is usually priced close to a 6 oz sirloin, and a full slab usually lands near the mid-size ribeye range.
Texas Roadhouse does not publish one national price list, and locations set their own numbers. Metro, coastal, and airport-adjacent stores sit at the top of the ranges below. Smaller Midwest and Southern markets sit at the bottom.
| Item | Typical price range | Included sides |
|---|---|---|
| Half slab ribs | $17 – $24 | Two |
| Full slab ribs | $24 – $33 | Two |
| Rib and sirloin combo | $23 – $31 | Two |
| Rib and chicken combo | $22 – $29 | Two |
| Rib and shrimp combo | $23 – $30 | Two |
To confirm the exact number, open the Texas Roadhouse app, set your store, and read the entree page. That is the price your server rings up. Delivery apps carry a markup over dine-in and are a poor price reference.
Calories and nutrition
Calorie counts for ribs are printed on the menu at locations covered by federal menu-labeling rules, and the full nutrition sheet is published on the chain’s website. Read those numbers rather than any figure quoted secondhand, including a range on a guide page like this one.
Two things drive the plate total. The first is sauce: the barbecue glaze carries most of the sugar. The second is your two sides, which range from about twenty calories for steamed vegetables to several hundred for loaded mashed potatoes.
If you are watching intake, sauce on the side plus a lighter pair of sides shifts the plate total far more than dropping from a full slab to a half.
Rib combos and where ribs show up on the menu
Ribs appear in two places: as a standalone half or full slab, and inside the combo plates that pair a smaller portion of ribs with a second protein. The combos are the better move if you want to try ribs without committing a whole entree to them.
Common pairings include ribs with sirloin, ribs with grilled shrimp, and ribs with the chain’s fried chicken tenders. Availability varies by store and by season, and some locations rotate a pairing out. Ribs are not usually on the kids menu or the lunch-only value list, so check the lunch pricing page before assuming a cheaper midday version exists.
How to order ribs well
There is no doneness choice on ribs, so your leverage is sauce, char, and sides. Three requests do most of the work: sauce on the side, extra time on the grill, and sides that cut the sweetness rather than doubling it.
- Sauce on the side. The kitchen brushes sauce during the grill finish. Asking for it light or on the side lets the dry rub come through and keeps the meat from going sticky.
- Ask for extra char. Most kitchens will leave the slab on the grill a little longer if you ask. That firms the exterior, and it is the single biggest fix if you have found the ribs soft in the past.
- Pick one sharp side. Steak fries next to mac and cheese next to a sauced rib is a lot of the same note. A house salad, green beans, or buttered corn balances better.
- Use the rolls strategically. The complimentary rolls with cinnamon butter arrive before the entree. Eat two and you will not finish a full slab.
- Ordering takeout? Ask for the sauce packaged separately. Sauced ribs sitting in a closed container through a 20-minute drive lose their exterior texture.
Are the ribs worth it compared to a steak?
Ribs are worth ordering if you want volume and sauce rather than a precise cook. A steak is the better call if texture and doneness matter to you, because ribs are batch-cooked and the kitchen cannot dial them in the way it can a sirloin.
Against the 6 oz sirloin, which sits at a similar price to a half slab: the sirloin gives you a cook you control and less sugar, while the half slab gives you more food on the plate and a messier, more casual meal. Families and hungry eaters usually feel better served by the ribs.
Against the full slab: a half slab plus two sides plus rolls is already a full meal. Go full only if you plan to take half home or split with someone who wants a few bones.
The honest weak point is consistency. Rib quality varies more between locations and shifts than the steaks do, since much depends on how long a slab has been holding. A busy dinner rush usually gets you a fresher batch than a quiet 4pm weekday.
What we cannot verify for your location
This page is an independent guide. We are not affiliated with Texas Roadhouse and have no access to store-level pricing systems, so four things genuinely vary.
- Exact price. Each location prices its own menu. The ranges here reflect what shows up across markets, not a guaranteed number at your store.
- Bone count and slab weight. Slabs are a natural product, so the count varies slab to slab.
- Which combos are offered. Combo lineups change by region and by season.
- Promotional pricing. Early-dine and weekday deals are location-specific and can end without notice.
To confirm all four in under a minute: set your store in the Texas Roadhouse app, open the ribs entry, and call the location if the listing looks out of date.
Texas Roadhouse ribs FAQ
Does Texas Roadhouse have ribs?
Yes. Ribs are a permanent menu item, not a limited-time offer. They are sold as a half slab or a full slab, and they also appear inside several combo plates paired with sirloin, shrimp, or fried chicken tenders.
What kind of ribs does Texas Roadhouse serve?
Pork loin back ribs, also called baby back ribs. They are dry-rubbed, slow-cooked in-house, then finished on the grill with barbecue sauce. There is no beef rib option on the standard menu.
How much are Texas Roadhouse ribs?
A half slab typically runs about $17 to $24 and a full slab about $24 to $33, depending on market. Each includes two sides. Check the app with your store selected for the exact price where you are eating.
How many bones are in a half slab of ribs?
Usually around six or seven, with a full slab landing near eleven to thirteen. Because slabs are a natural product the count varies, and weight is more consistent than bone count.
Do the ribs come with sides?
Yes. Both the half and full slab include your choice of two sides, and the complimentary rolls with cinnamon butter come to every table regardless of what you order.
Can you order the ribs without sauce?
Yes. Ask for sauce on the side or dry when you order and the kitchen will skip the glaze during the grill finish. It is the most common modification, and it lets the dry rub carry the flavor.
Are Texas Roadhouse ribs available for takeout?
Yes, ribs are on the to-go menu. Request the sauce packaged separately so the exterior does not soften in transit, and reheat in an oven rather than a microwave if you are not eating right away.
Are the ribs gluten free?
The barbecue sauce and seasoning blend are the items to check, and shared grill surfaces make cross-contact possible. Ask the manager on duty for the current allergen sheet rather than relying on a third-party summary.
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