Texas Roadhouse Steaks Ranked From Worst To Best

Texas Roadhouse is a wildly popular restaurant chain that was founded in 1993. With over 600 locations in 10 countries, this company gained popularity by taking its mission statement, "Legendary Food, Legendary Service," to heart. All of the food on their expansive menu is made from scratch, from the salad croutons to the country-fried steak.

Speaking of steak, it's hard to pass up a great cut of meat when you visit Texas Roadhouse. Why are their steaks so good? Part of the reason is probably that each location has an in-house butcher that hand-cuts every steak before it's cooked. You can even pick your own piece from a display case near the kitchen. Steaks are always fresh and never frozen, and employees are trained thoroughly in the art of perfectly cooking each cut. With all that information in mind, you can imagine how hard it was for us here at Mashed to rank the Texas Roadhouse steaks from worst to best. While some are certainly more indulgent than others, you really can't go wrong with a steak at this restaurant chain. Here are our top picks.

If you're looking for a good sirloin steak at an affordable price, Texas Roadhouse is the place to be. We have no major complaints about this cut of meat. In fact, it's a huge hit with most Texas Roadhouse customers. "​​I always get a sirloin steak and it is cooked just the way I like it," said one customer on TripAdvisor. The sirloin steak comes in four sizes (six-ounce, eight-ounce, eleven-ounce, and sixteen-ounce) and can be cooked in the way you prefer. At a good price, this dish is the most economical way to get an authentic steak experience.

However, with so many other juicy steaks on the menu, many Texas Roadhouse customers find this option rather lackluster. "I think I have tried everything on the menu and it would be hard to pick a favorite, but my least favorite would probably be the sirloin, but that's because the sirloin is just not the best cut of meat," explained a frequent customer on TripAdvisor. If you're on a budget you can opt for the sirloin. Otherwise, keep reading this list for even better options.

The Ft. Worth Ribeye is similar to a bone-in ribeye but without the, well, bone. This does give the steak less flavor than the bone-in version, which puts it lower on our list. However, it's still a great cut of meat that customers love. "The Ft. Worth Ribeye dinner is my favorite," wrote one person on TripAdvisor. "The steak is cooked to perfection and is so flavorful, juicy, and delicious it practically melts in your mouth."

With marbling throughout the steak, the Ft. Worth Ribeye is certain to make your mouth water. It's great on its own but is equally tasty when paired with some steak sauce. If you enjoy a good ribeye but don't like dealing with the bone, this is an excellent option. It also comes with two side options like most dishes at Texas Roadhouse, and we've found that the sweet potato fries and steak fries pair particularly well with this menu item.

Similar to the filet medallions, you might expect a kabob to be tough and overcooked. If we were at a family barbecue we might agree with you, but kabobs are done differently at Texas Roadhouse. This steak is marinated and cooked to your desired temperature, giving it an ideal flavor and texture. It's also served with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, red pepper, and green peppers on the kabob, as well as the same seasoned rice that comes with the filet medallions.

"My husband loves the Kabobs. Oooooo yum! Whatever the kabob sauce is, well...it's a little slice of YUM! You can't go wrong with this dish. Really, it's that good!" wrote the enthusiastic food blog Devour Dinner. If you want a variety of flavors and textures in your steak dinner, this is a great option to choose. However, you are looking at less meat than a standard cut of steak on some of the other dishes, which isn't ideal for people who want to eat as much meat as possible in one sitting.

The Porterhouse T-Bone is extremely appropriate for this restaurant. The cut of steak is a whopping Texas-sized 23 ounces per meal. If you accept the challenge, you'll be rewarded with a delightfully juicy piece of meat that will impress everyone around you. "I ordered the Porterhouse T-Bone steak," one TripAdvisor reviewer said about a previous trip. "It was so juicy and had so much flavor. I enjoyed it very much."

With so much flavor and meat packed into this dish, you might be wondering why it isn't ranked as our number one option. This really comes down to the bone inside, which causes a couple of potential issues (via TEYS Group). Having a large bone stuck in the middle of your steak requires a bit more maneuvering with your steak knife than a boneless option. The bone also makes it a little trickier to create an even cook throughout the steak, so you may find yourself enjoying medium-rare bites alongside well-done bites. Still, it's a fantastic item that we'll definitely be ordering again in the future.

According to the Texas Roadhouse website, the Dallas Filet is their "most tender steak that is lean and melts in your mouth." They aren't exaggerating. This steak is by far the best thing you'll find on the menu in this restaurant, which is saying a lot. It's unbelievably tender and packed with authentic flavor. It's also seasoned well without overpowering the meaty flavor you look for in any steak dish. "The Dallas filet always melts in our mouths," wrote one reviewer on TripAdvisor. "It is seasoned nicely and not too salty."

Although it's one of the most expensive cuts of meat per ounce, you're still getting a great deal for the quality of the dish. Paired with two sides (we recommend the steak fries and sautéed mushrooms to bring out the meatiness), you've got yourself a fabulous meal that will hold its own against fancier restaurants. Trust us, this is one of the best steaks you'll eat without spending a fortune.