We don’t have a lot of Texas Roadhouses where we live, but they are popular throughout the keto world, so we thought we’d take a look at their nutritional information. Some of their options are really good. Other options that I thought would be okay are not okay! Follow this guide or check it out for yourself before you make a trip. To create this guide, we look at their nutritional information and point out the things on the menu that are at or under 10 grams of net carbs for Keto at Texas Roadhouse. (Originally Posted in October of 2021)
Steak is Usually a Safe Bet
Usually, a steak house is a safe bet for someone on keto. Order a steak and you are good to go! Before we go over what ones are options for us keto peeps, here are a couple of things you should know. The bone-in ribeye steak has 16 grams of net carbs in it! I’m not sure how or why, but that is what is listed in their nutritional information. Also, the filet medallions and steak kabob numbers in the nutritional information include seasoned rice, so they do not seem like a good option for a low-carb diet.
One final point: they have something on the menu called roadkill. I did some research and I don’t think it’s actually roadkill (lol). It actually looks really good as a chop steak smothered with sauteed onions and mushrooms and Monterey Jack cheese. Okay, on to the good stuff!
Starters and Additions to Eat Keto at Texas Roadhouse:
- Red chili with no beans (cup) = 10 grams net carbs
- Caesar Salad = 7 grams net carbs (less without croutons)
- House Salad = 7 grams net carbs
- Added Bacon = 0 grams net carbs
- Added Bleu Cheese Crumbles = 1 gram net carbs
- Ranch Dressing = 4 grams net carbs
- Bleu Cheese dressing = 4 grams net carbs
- Peppercorn Sauce = 8 grams net carbs
- Portobello Mushroom Sauce = 6 grams net carbs
- Au Jus (Prime Rib) = 1 gram net carbs
- Creamy Horseradish Sauce (Prime Rib) = 4 grams net carbs
- Horseradish Sauce (Prime Rib) = 8 grams net carbs
- Brown Gravy = 3 grams net carbs
- Cream Gravy = 5 grams net carbs
- Monterey Jack Cheese = 0 grams net carbs
- Mushrooms = 1 gram net carbs
- Onions = 4 grams net carbs
- Shrimp = 1 gram net carbs
Protein Options at Texas Roadhouse:
- Dallas filet (6 oz) = 4 grams net carbs
- Dallas filet (8 oz) = 6 grams net carbs
- New York Strip (8 or 12 oz) = 0 net carbs
- Porterhouse T-Bone = 0 net carbs
- Prime Rib (10 or 16 oz) = 1 gram net carbs
- Road Kill (see note above) = 7 grams net carbs
- Sirloin (6 oz) = 2 grams net carbs
- The Sirloin (8 oz) = 3 grams net carbs
- Sirloin (11 oz) = 4 grams net carbs
- Sirloin (16 oz) = 6 grams net carbs
- Other Meat Dishes
- Ribs (1/2 Slab) = 6 grams net carbs
- Herb Crusted Chicken = 8 grams net carbs
- Portobello Mushroom Chicken = 4 grams net carbs
- Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese = 5 grams net carbs
- Grilled Pork Chops (2) = 10 grams net carbs
- Pork Chops (1) = 8 grams net carbs
- Grilled Salmon (5 or 8 oz) = 2 grams net carbs
Combo Dishes and Sides to Eat Keto at Texas Roadhouse
- Sirloin (6 oz) and ribs = 6 grams net carbs
- Sirloin (8 oz) and ribs = 7 grams net carbs
- Side Caesar Salad = 7 grams net carbs (this is with croutons)
- Side House Salad = 7 grams net carbs
- Fresh Vegetables = 8 grams net carbs
- Sauteed Mushrooms = 3 grams net carbs
*Note – The Caesar salad dressing is listed as having 6 grams of net carbs. Yet the entire salad (with the lettuce and the croutons) is listed as having 7 net carbs total. I would be careful of this item.
*Note – The green beans are also carb loaded with 11 net grams of carbs in a side serving.
How We Would Eat Keto at Texas Roadhouse
So, what would I order? There are a few things that sound really good on this menu! I think I would go for the 8 oz New York Strip with a side house salad and maybe split a serving of mushrooms with Bill. Although, the Roadkill item looks really good! I’m just not sure I can get over the name…lol. We are planning a road trip to the States for next year (if COVID is then not a concern) and I think the Texas Roadhouse will definitely be on our list for places to eat!
Wendy
