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I've had a lot of requests for this one -- the Keto Texas Roadhouse Guide!
With monstrous slabs of meat and dishes loaded with sugar and butter, it's no wonder the food at Texas Roadhouse is delicious.
With that being said, I was shocked to find that they also had such a good amount of low carb options!
Overview
Pretty standard steakhouse affair. Stick to meats, salads and low carb veggies with butter.
Most meat is naturally low carb, but be mindful of the calories. The high fat content in meat makes it easy to overeat if not careful.
Overall, Texas Roadhouse is a great spot for anyone, including those of us following a low carb diet.
Soups
- Texas Red Chili, cup
(290 calories 16g fat 16g carbs 4g fiber 21g protein) - Loaded Potato Soup, cup
(150 calories, 10g fat, 15g carbs, 2g protein)
Dinner-Sized Salads
Dressing not included unless mentioned. Check the Texas Roadhouse menu for seasonal options.
- California Chicken Salad
(740 calories, 41g fat, 20g carbs, 11g fiber, 78g protein) - Chicken Caesar Salad with dressing
(1050 calories, 81g fat, 22g carbs, 8g fiber, 63g protein) - Grilled Chicken Salad
(810 calories, 45g fat, 20g carbs, 7g fiber, 85g protein) - Grilled Salmon Salad
(800 calories, 53g fat, 18g carbs, 7g fiber, 66g protein) - Grilled Shrimp House Salad
(730 calories, 44g fat, 22g carbs, 6g fiber, 65g protein) - Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad with dressing
(970 calories, 80g fat, 24g carbs, 5g fiber, 42g protein) - Salmon Caesar Salad with dressing
(1150 calories, 104g fat, 22g carbs, 6g fiber, 35g protein)
Dressings for Dinner-Sized Salads
The Dinner-Sized salads come with 3 oz of dressing. These are the lowest carb dressings offered at this chain restaurant.
- Bleu Cheese
(420 calories, 45g fat, 5g carbs, 3g protein) - Caesar
(460 calories, 48g fat, 6g carbs, 3g protein) - Low Fat Ranch
(330 calories, 30g fat, 3g carbs, 3g protein) - Parmesan Peppercorn
(320 calories, 32g fat, 6g fat, 5g protein) - Ranch
(430 calories, 47g fat, 5g carbs, 0g protein)
Side Salads
- Caesar Salad with dressing
(420 calories, 39g fat, 11g carbs, 2g fiber, 8g protein) - House Salad
(230 calories, 16g fat, 9g carbs, 2g fiber, 13g protein)
Dressings for Side Salads
The side salads come with 2 oz of dressing.
- Bleu Cheese
(280 calories, 30g fat, 4g carbs, 2g protein) - Caesar
(310 calories, 32g fat, 4g carbs, 2g protein) - Low Fat Ranch
(220 calories, 20g fat, 2g carbs, 2g protein) - Parmesan Peppercorn
(220 calories, 22g fat, 4g fat, 3g protein) - Ranch
(290 calories, 31g fat, 4g carbs, 0g protein)
Steaks
- Bone-In Ribeye, 20 oz
(1480 calories, 101g fat, 20g carbs, 4g fiber, 143g protein) - Dallas Filet, 6 oz
(270 calories, 10g fat, 6g carbs, 2g fiber, 45g protein) - Dallas Filet, 8 oz
(360 calories, 13g fat, 8g carbs, 2g fiber, 60g protein) - Ft. Worth Ribeye, 10 oz
(800 calories, 60g fat, 2g carbs, 65g protein) - Ft. Worth Ribeye, 12 oz
(960 calories, 72g fat, 2g carbs, 78g protein) - Ft. Worth Ribeye, 16 oz
(1280 calories, 96g fat, 3g carbs, 103g protein) - New York/Kansas City Strip, 8 oz
(420 calories, 22g fat, <1g carbs, 57g protein) - New York/Kansas City Strip, 12 oz
(640 calories, 33g fat, 1g carbs, 57g protein) - Porterhouse T-Bone, 23 oz
(1040 calories, 54g fat, 1g carbs, 139g protein) - Prime Rib, 10 oz
(780 calories, 59g fat, 2g carbs, 62g protein) - Prime Rib, 12 oz
(940 calories, 71g fat, 2g carbs, 75g protein) - Prime Rib, 16 oz
(1250 calories, 95g fat, 2g carbs, 99g protein) - Road Kill
(720 calories, 53g fat, 7g carbs, 3g fiber, 54g protein)
Steak Smothers
"Steak Smothers" are additional toppings you can add to your steak. Some low carb options include:
- Jack cheese
(100 calories, 8g fat, 0g carbs, 7g protein) - Sautéed mushrooms
(60 calories, 5g fat, 3g carbs, 2g protein) - Sautéed onions
(90 calories, 7g fat, 6g carbs, 0g protein) - Brown gravy
(70 calories, 6g fat, 3g carbs, 0g protein) - Fire-roasted green chiles
(80 calories, 7g fat, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, 0g protein) - Peppercorn Brown Sauce, 3 oz
(120 calories, 11g fat, 5g carbs, 0g protein)
Ribs
- Ribs, half slab
(900 calories, 63g fat, 9g carbs, 3g fiber, 72g protein) - Ribs, full slab
(1450 calories, 102g fat, 15g carbs, 4g fiber, 116g protein)
Chicken
- California Grilled Chicken
(490 calories, 22g fat, 23g carbs, 6g fiber, 55g protein) - Double Bacon BBQ Chicken
(730 calories, 43g fat, 15g carbs, 2g fiber, 71g protein) - Grilled BBQ Chicken
(260 calories, 3.5g fat, 10g carbs, 2g fiber, 46g protein) - Herb Crusted Chicken
(250 calories, 4g fat, 6g carbs, 3g fiber, 47g protein) - Portobello Mushroom Chicken
(430 calories, 19g fat, 6g carbs, 3g fiber, 59g protein) - Smothered Chicken with cream gravy
(400 calories, 18g fat, 11g carbs, 3g fiber, 50g protein) - Smothered Chicken with jack cheese
(420 calories, 19g fat, 7g carbs, 3g fiber, 55g protein)
Pork
- Grilled Pork Chops, single
(290 calories, 12g fat, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 41g protein) - Grilled Pork Chops, double
(580 calories, 25g fat, 7g carbs, 2g fiber, 82g protein)
Dockside Favorites
- Grilled Salmon, 5 oz
(320 calories, 24g fat, <1g carbs, 27g protein) - Grilled Salmon, 8 oz
(480 calories, 33g fat, 1g carbs, 45g protein)
Burgers & Sandwiches
Nutrition information (specifically carb count) for bunless burgers and sandwiches not available, though you are probably safe ordering them without a bun.
Sides & Extras
There are plenty of low carb veggie options. I usually go for a side salad or:
- Sautéed Mushrooms
(90 calories, 7g fat, 4g carbs, 3g protein) - Fresh vegetables
(190 calories, 15g fat, 12g carbs, 5g fiber, 4g protein) - Cottage Cheese
(160 calories, 8g fat, 8g carbs, 18g protein) - Coleslaw
(330 calories, 31g fat, 14g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g protein) - Green Beans
(100 calories, 3g fat, 13g carbs, 2g fiber, 6g protein)
Where is your favorite places to dine out on the Keto diet?
Carmen
Hi I actually work at a TR, and the carbs are all from the steak seasoning and steak brush butter! They have a lot of gluten in them, so when people want gluten friendly, we always keep them off. Not a big deal either, they're glad to do it! You can ask for a side of regular whipped butter instead (1/2 butter 1/2 margarine) for almost 0 carbs! Hope that helps!
Dom Geracia
That is great to know! Thanks for the info.
Brian Dickens
That’s good to know! I was wondering why the bone in rib-eye had 20g of carbs!!
robin
Carmen
why does the fresh veggies have so many carbs, they don't naturally.
Melissa Costa
Does the Ribeye really have 20g of carbs???
Dom Geracia
It does, surprisingly! Must be a marinade or seasoning. Also keep in mind that's for the 20oz ribeye!
Carmen
The seasoning and seasoned steak butter have gluten, you can order them without and get a side of regular butter instead!
Charlee K
I love their sirloin. I don't see ti on your list- or did I miss it?
J James
Where in the world are all those carbs coming from on the meats???
Dom Geracia
I'm thinking that it's from a spice blend or marinade that contains sugar 🙁