Texas Roadhouse steak bites are not a standard nationwide menu item. There is no dish printed as “Steak Bites” on the national menu. The closest things you can actually order are Beef Tips ($17.49), the Steak Kabob ($19.99), or a 6oz Hand-Cut Sirloin ($16.99) cut up.
What “steak bites” means at Texas Roadhouse
“Steak bites” is a customer nickname, not a menu name. People use it for any small-cut, seared beef served in pieces rather than as a whole steak. At Texas Roadhouse that maps to Beef Tips, the Steak Kabob, or a sirloin you ask to have sliced.
If you walk in and ask a server for “steak bites,” expect them to point you at Beef Tips. That is the item most staff treat as the closest match, because it arrives as bite-size sirloin pieces in gravy rather than a plated cut.
Item spec table
| Spec | Beef Tips (closest match) | Steak Kabob |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Sirloin cut into bite-size pieces with mushrooms, onions and brown gravy | Marinated sirloin cubes skewered with vegetables over seasoned rice |
| Size / portion | Entree portion, pieces roughly one to two inches; store portion weight is not printed on the menu | Skewer portion over a rice bed; weight not printed |
| Price | $17.49 | $19.99 |
| Calories | Not printed on all menus; ask for the in-store nutrition sheet | Not printed on all menus |
| What’s included | Entree with two sides plus unlimited rolls and cinnamon butter (dine-in) | Rice is built in, so confirm whether your store counts it as one of the two sides |
| Menu category | Signature entree | Steaks / entree |
| Ordered as an appetizer? | No, it plates as a full dinner | No |
Price of the bite-size steak options
Beef Tips run $17.49 and the Steak Kabob runs $19.99 on the reference menu we track. A 6oz Hand-Cut Sirloin is $16.99, which makes it the cheapest way to get a plate of steak you can cut into bites yourself.
| Item | Menu price | Includes two sides |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Sirloin 6oz | $16.99 | Yes |
| Beef Tips | $17.49 | Yes |
| Steak Kabob | $19.99 | Served over seasoned rice |
| Dallas Filet 6oz | $26.99 | Yes |
| Extra side a la carte | $2.99 | n/a |
Regional pricing swings roughly 10-15%. Metro stores sit above these numbers, smaller Midwest and Southern markets below. Confirm your exact price on the official location page or by calling the store.
Calories and nutrition
Calorie counts for Beef Tips and the Steak Kabob are not consistently printed on every location’s menu. Where nutrition is posted, sirloin-based dishes sit far lower than fried appetizers: a 6oz Hand-Cut Sirloin is listed at 250 calories before sides.
Two things push the number up on a bite-size steak plate: gravy, which carries most of the sodium and fat, and the sides, since a loaded potato or mac and cheese can outweigh the beef. Ask for gravy on the side and pair with green beans. Request the in-store nutrition sheet rather than trusting a third-party calorie app.
Beef Tips vs Steak Kabob vs cut-up sirloin
Beef Tips win on texture and value if you want gravy-forward comfort food. The Steak Kabob wins if you want the beef seasoned and grilled with vegetables and no gravy. Ordering a 6oz sirloin and cutting it yourself gives the best sear and the lowest price.
The practical difference is control. Small beef pieces cook hot and fast, so you cannot order Beef Tips medium-rare with any confidence. A whole sirloin goes on the grill with a temperature attached to the ticket, so you get the doneness you asked for and make your own bites. Convenience and sauce versus precision and crust.
How to order steak bites well
Ask for Beef Tips by name rather than “steak bites,” request the brown gravy on the side, and pick two sides that are not both potatoes. Dine-in orders come with unlimited fresh-baked rolls and cinnamon butter at no charge.
- Gravy on the side. The beef keeps a better exterior and you control the salt.
- Extra onions and mushrooms. Usually a free or low-cost request; confirm with your server.
- Two sides, chosen apart. One starch, one vegetable beats two starches. Loading a potato is a small upcharge at most stores.
- Add a steak sauce. Roadhouse keeps steak sauce and horseradish behind the bar even when it is not on the table.
- Takeout note. Bite-size beef in gravy keeps its moisture, so it survives a 20-minute drive better than a whole steak.
Doneness: getting small pieces of beef right
Small beef pieces cook through in a fraction of the time a whole steak needs, so anything past medium turns dry. If you want a rarer center, order a whole sirloin at medium-rare and cut it yourself rather than asking for rare Beef Tips.
| You want | Order this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pink center, real crust | 6oz sirloin, medium-rare, sliced at the table | Ticket carries a temperature; grill gives the sear |
| Tender, saucy, no fuss | Beef Tips | Gravy covers for the shorter cook window |
| Grilled flavor, no gravy | Steak Kabob | Marinade plus open flame, vegetables included |
| Most tender bite at any price | Dallas Filet 6oz, sliced | Filet cut, but you pay $26.99 for it |
Is it worth ordering
Beef Tips at $17.49 with two sides and unlimited rolls is solid value for a full steakhouse dinner, and it beats the Steak Kabob on price by $2.50. If you specifically want steak texture and a crust, the $16.99 sirloin is the better buy.
Where it stops being worth it is if you were expecting a shareable appetizer plate of seared beef cubes. That dish does not exist here at a $9-$12 appetizer price. The appetizer menu runs $7.49 to $12.99 and is built around fried items, not beef.
Why people confuse this with an appetizer
Most of the confusion comes from Rattlesnake Bites, which shares the word “bites” but contains no steak. Rattlesnake Bites are diced jalapenos and jack cheese, lightly fried, sold as an appetizer around $9.49 to $9.99 depending on location.
The second source is limited-time and regional promotions. Stores occasionally run test items that never reach the national menu, and photos spread online long after the promotion ends. If someone shows you a picture of steak bites from a specific Texas Roadhouse, treat it as location-specific and call ahead before driving out.
What we can’t verify
This is an independent guide, not the restaurant. We are not affiliated with Texas Roadhouse and we do not have access to internal menus, portion weights, or corporate recipes. Several things on this page genuinely vary and we will not pretend otherwise.
- Exact portion weights for Beef Tips and the Steak Kabob are not printed publicly, so we have not invented ounces.
- Calorie counts for these two items are not shown on every location’s menu. Ask in store.
- Prices shift by market and change without notice. Treat the figures here as a reference point, not a quote.
- Limited-time items. If a store ran a bite-size steak feature, we have no way to confirm it nationally.
- Whether rice counts as a side on the Kabob differs by store policy.
Confirm anything price-sensitive on the official Texas Roadhouse website location page or by calling the store directly before you go.
FAQ
Does Texas Roadhouse have steak bites?
Not as a printed menu item. There is no dish called Steak Bites on the national Texas Roadhouse menu. Beef Tips is the closest equivalent, serving bite-size sirloin pieces with mushrooms, onions and brown gravy for $17.49.
What are steak bites at Texas Roadhouse?
The term is a customer nickname for small seared beef pieces. Staff generally interpret it as Beef Tips. The Steak Kabob, marinated sirloin cubes over seasoned rice at $19.99, is the other item people mean.
How much are steak bites at Texas Roadhouse?
Beef Tips run $17.49 and the Steak Kabob runs $19.99 as reference prices, both including sides. Regional pricing varies roughly 10-15%, so check your store’s location page for exact figures.
Can I order a steak cut into bites?
Yes. Order a 6oz Hand-Cut Sirloin at $16.99 and ask for it sliced, or slice it yourself. You keep control of the doneness and pay less than either bite-size entree.
Are steak bites an appetizer at Texas Roadhouse?
No. Nothing on the appetizer menu is a beef bite dish. The appetizer list runs $7.49 to $12.99 and is mostly fried items, including Rattlesnake Bites, which contain jalapenos and jack cheese, not steak.
Do Beef Tips come with sides?
Yes. Beef Tips are an entree, so they include two sides plus unlimited fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter for dine-in. Extra a la carte sides are $2.99 each.
How many calories are in Texas Roadhouse steak bites?
Calories for Beef Tips and the Steak Kabob are not printed on every menu. Ask your store for the nutrition sheet. For comparison, a 6oz Hand-Cut Sirloin is listed at 250 calories before sides.
Do steak bites hold up for takeout?
Better than a whole steak. Beef in gravy retains moisture during transit, so Beef Tips travel well. Ask for gravy on the side if you want the beef to keep some texture on arrival.
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