Texas Roadhouse
Live Oak, TX 78233-2606
Phone: (210) 967-4998
- Price:
- $$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Steak 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 11pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Texas Roadhouse – by Ben Niekerk
The Scene
Loud sports on the TV and even louder pop music keep up the pace. When in doubt of the motivation that brought you to such a place, order drinks like the Jamaican Cowboy or the Roadhouse Rowdy Margarita to calm the nerves. Entertaining murals on the walls are themed Americana mixed with Texana.
The Food
How can a restaurateur from outside of the state come to call their prized brand the 'Texas' Roadhouse and get away with it? Prepare and serve Grade-A cuts of beef and name them after Texas cities--and it works. The Dallas filet barely requirs a knife; it was that delicate. Appetizers like rattlesnake bites are made with jack cheese and diced jalapenos, deep fried and served with a Cajun horseradish sauce for delectable dipping. All in all the atmosphere was on par with the corporate competition but the food beat the opposition hands down.
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Insider Tips
When To GoSunday or early in the week are quieter. As the pace picks up on busier nights the likelihood of becoming just another number increases.
Know Before You GoWhat is on the menu is not always exactly what will be brought to the table. Ask questions about the dishes ordered (Example: no mention on the menu, but mashed potatoes come covered in cream gravy).
User Reviews for Texas Roadhouse
01/20/2007 Posted by sanantoniofoodcritic
When I am entertaining out of town guests and they want a great steak...I don't bother with Ruth's or Morton's...I head straight to the Roadhouse! I don't even bother with a menu, I always order the Ribs & RibEye plate. The rib meat simply slides off the bone, the steak is always cooked the way you order it, and have never, ever had to use any kind of steak sauce. If you have to use a steak sauce on a steak, I feel it wasn't good enough. Trust me...best value for the buck, or simply the best steak....go to Texas Roadhouse.
06/19/2006 Posted by hroth4
I went to the Texas Road House for the first time today. I started with their happy hour wings and (melon) margarita. I was pleasantly surprised by the wings. It's a very nice change to get wings that aren't so smothered in sauce you can't tell which meat you're eating. The mild wings were tasty, hot and I got quite a few of them. The margarita I wouldn't order again. It tasted like the kind you get from a machine, and wasn't very good. I didn't realize I'd get the blended margarita. But for $2 bucks, it's not too bad a drink (regular HH margaritas were $1.50). Then I ordered the Rib Eye & Rib combo plate, with the loaded 'tater and fresh veggies. The Rib Eye was a fantastic cut, cooked perfectly. It was a tiny bit salty for me but by far, exceptional. The ribs were tasty and fell off the bone when I tried to eat them. They were very tender and flavorful. The veggies were not over cooked at all! Now there's something you don't see every day. For the bucks, you get a LOT of food. I had a few bites of my steak, 1/2 the ribs and less than 1/2 of the wings. I took the rest home. The service was excellent. The wait staff, when they walked by my table they took empty plates and glasses. I didn't have to wait for my waiter. The manager introduced himself when he found that I was a first timer. He said to let him know if I had any problems or special requests and gave me a card for a free munchie next time I went. For all the food I got I paid $24 bucks. Oh - plus lots of bread with cinnimon butter. Overall, this is a fantastic restaurant. Exceptional food, great wait staff and timely service (I went before 5:00 pm on a Monday). I will absolutely be back to the Texas Road House, probably on a regular basis.
Pros: Tender ribs and steak
Cons: None
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