Twisted mozzarella Texas Roadhouse is the chain’s mozzarella stick appetizer: breaded, deep-fried cheese sticks with a twisted rope shape, served with a side of marinara for dipping. It lists at $7.49 on most menus, though regional pricing shifts that number.
What Twisted Mozzarella actually is
Twisted Mozzarella is fried mozzarella formed into a twisted rope rather than the flat rectangular stick most chains use, breaded, fried to order and plated with marinara. The twist is not decoration alone: more surface area means more crust per bite, and the spiral holds together better when the cheese goes molten.
Older menus and older receipts may show “Fried Mozzarella” for what your local store now rings up as Twisted Mozzarella. The dish sits in Starters alongside Rattlesnake Bites, Cactus Blossom, Fried Pickles and Cheese Fries.
| What it is | Breaded, deep-fried mozzarella in a twisted rope shape |
|---|---|
| Menu category | Starters / appetizers |
| Typical portion | Shareable basket, usually 5 to 6 sticks (count not printed, varies by store) |
| Listed price | $7.49 (varies by market) |
| What’s included | The cheese sticks plus a ramekin of marinara sauce |
| What’s not included | No sides, no salad. Appetizers do not carry the two-free-sides deal that entrees do |
| Calories | Not printed on all menus; check the in-store nutrition guide or labeled menus |
| Served | Hot, fried to order, cheese pull intact for roughly the first five minutes |
| Best for | Table of 2 to 4 sharing while the rolls arrive |
Twisted Mozzarella price
Twisted Mozzarella is listed at $7.49, which puts it near the bottom of the Texas Roadhouse appetizer range. Real prices swing roughly 10 to 15 percent around that figure depending on the market, so a store in a high-cost metro can be a dollar higher than a rural location.
| Item | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Twisted Mozzarella | $7.49 | Includes marinara |
| Fried Pickles | Similar low-to-mid appetizer range | Cheapest tier of starters |
| Rattlesnake Bites | Mid appetizer range | Jalapeno and jack cheese, comes with Cajun horseradish |
| Cactus Blossom | Mid appetizer range | Largest share portion |
There is no small or large size. One listing, one portion. Confirm the exact price in the Texas Roadhouse app, which prices to your chosen store rather than a national average.
Calories and nutrition
Texas Roadhouse does not publish a calorie count for Twisted Mozzarella on every menu, and this guide will not invent one. Fried cheese starters this size generally land in the several-hundred to roughly one-thousand calorie band for a shared basket, but treat that as a category expectation, not a figure for this dish.
Three reliable ways to get the real number:
- Read the printed menu in calorie-labeling states, where counts sit next to the price.
- Ask for the nutrition guide at the host stand. Most locations keep a binder or QR code.
- Check the nutrition page on the official Texas Roadhouse site, which is updated when recipes change.
What you can count on without a chart: this is fried, breaded, full-fat cheese with a tomato sauce on the side, so it is calorie-dense and sodium-heavy per bite. Split four ways before a steak dinner with two sides and unlimited rolls, it is rarely the item that decides your day.
How to order it well
Order Twisted Mozzarella at the start of the meal and eat it immediately. Fried cheese has a short window before the interior sets, and a stick that has sat for ten minutes is a different food than one that reaches you hot. A few things worth knowing at the table:
- Ask for extra marinara. The single ramekin runs out around stick four. Extra sauce is usually free, but some stores charge a small upcharge, so ask first.
- Time it against the rolls. Rolls with cinnamon butter arrive free and fast. Tell the server to fire the appetizer immediately so it does not land on a table already full of bread.
- It is not a side. Your entree still comes with two sides of your choice. The appetizer sits on top of that, which is why a table of two often over-orders here.
- Substitute the dip. If you prefer heat, ask whether the kitchen will send Cajun horseradish or ranch instead. Swaps are store-level, so it is a request and not a guarantee.
- Sharing math. One order feeds two properly or four as a taste. Tables of five or more need a second order.
Is it worth it vs other appetizers
Twisted Mozzarella is worth it if you want the safest, most kid-friendly starter at close to the lowest appetizer price. It is not the best value per person at a large table, and not the pick if you want something you cannot make at home.
Against Rattlesnake Bites: the Bites are the more interesting order, with jalapeno heat and a sharper dipping sauce, and they hold their texture longer as they cool. Twisted Mozzarella wins on crowd safety and on price. Kids and picky eaters will finish the mozzarella and leave the Bites.
Against the Cactus Blossom: the Blossom feeds more people for the money. Twisted Mozzarella is easier to portion, and nobody fights over which petal they got. And against skipping starters entirely: the rolls are free and unlimited, which is the honest competition. With a steak plus two sides coming, a $7.49 fried cheese starter is a want, not a need.
Ordering it to-go
Twisted Mozzarella travels worse than almost anything else in Starters, so order it to-go only if you can eat within about ten minutes of pickup. Steam trapped in the container softens the breading, and the cheese firms as it cools, losing the pull the dish exists for.
Ask for the marinara packed separately so the sauce does not sit against the crust in transit. An air fryer for two to three minutes recovers most of the crunch. A microwave does not. Delivery-app prices are typically marked up above the in-store menu price.
Availability, specials and happy hour
Twisted Mozzarella is a standard year-round item at participating locations, not a limited-time run, so expect to find it any day the restaurant is open. Whether it is ever discounted depends entirely on your store.
Some locations run appetizer pricing during bar-area happy hour windows or seasonal starter promotions. Those are market-level decisions rather than a national program, so the only reliable check is calling your location or reading the specials board on the way in. Early Dine pricing generally applies to designated entrees rather than appetizers.
Where this page can be wrong
This is an independent guide, not a Texas Roadhouse site, and the chain does not owe us notice when something changes. Prices reflect a July 2026 read of location menus and can be stale within weeks of a refresh.
Verify these yourself: the exact stick count, which is not printed anywhere; the calorie figure, which is not universally posted; whether sauce swaps or extra marinara carry a charge; happy hour promotions, which are store-level; and the price, which differs by market and again on delivery apps. When money or an allergy is on the line, call the location.
FAQ
What is Twisted Mozzarella at Texas Roadhouse?
It is the chain’s fried cheese appetizer: mozzarella formed into a twisted rope, breaded, deep-fried and served with marinara for dipping. It sits in the Starters section.
How much does Twisted Mozzarella cost?
It lists at $7.49, near the low end of the appetizer range. Expect the real price at your store to sit roughly 10 to 15 percent above or below that depending on your market, and higher again on delivery apps.
How many cheese sticks come in an order?
Texas Roadhouse does not print a piece count, and it varies by location. Most orders arrive as a shareable basket in the range of five to six sticks. If the count matters for your table, ask the server before ordering.
How many calories are in Twisted Mozzarella?
The count is not printed on every menu, so check the in-store nutrition guide, the figure beside the item on menus in labeling states, or the official nutrition page. Fried cheese starters this size are calorie-dense.
What sauce comes with Twisted Mozzarella?
Marinara, served in a ramekin on the side. One ramekin tends to run short across a full order, so ask for extra when you order. Some stores allow a swap to another dipping sauce, but that is a store-level call.
Is Twisted Mozzarella better than Rattlesnake Bites?
They serve different tables. Twisted Mozzarella is cheaper and safer for kids and picky eaters. Rattlesnake Bites bring jalapeno heat, a sharper Cajun horseradish dip and hold their texture longer as they cool.
Does Twisted Mozzarella come with sides?
No. Appetizers do not include the two free sides that come with entrees. You get the cheese sticks and marinara only. Rolls with cinnamon butter still arrive free at the table regardless.
Can you order Twisted Mozzarella to-go?
Yes, but it is one of the worst travelers on the menu. Eat within about ten minutes of pickup, ask for the marinara packed separately, and reheat in an air fryer rather than a microwave.