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TEXAS ROADHOUSE A legendary steak house
We know everything’s bigger in Texas, we also know they are famed for their southern hospitality. Texas Roadhouse brought those two qualities together back in 1993, when Kent Taylor, CEO and Founder, had a dream to create authentic Texas-style restaurants that emulated the look, feel, and tastes of local roadhouses. You know what else they love in Texas? Steak! And Texas Roadhouse shares this passion with their home state. From the moment you walk in, you know you’re in a steak house. Laid out in front of you, just after you’ve been greeted with all the warmth and welcoming of a southern belle by some of the friendliest service staff you’ll find, is a meat lover’s dream. Displayed in a glass chiller you can peruse the varying cuts of steak on offer at Texas Roadhouse; strip, sirloin, filet, rib eye, and in true Texas style, the T-Bone.
Texas Roadhouse is all rustic wood and booths, the walls adorned with neon lights and Americana caricatures. You can even opt to dine in Willie Nelson’s corner if you feel like getting into a true American spirit. As you soon as your behind hits the seat, a basket of warm, freshly baked in-house bread, served with a cinnamon butter will hit the table. That, plus the buckets of free in-the-shell peanuts already on the table, will keep you satisfied while you peruse the menu. We went for the Combo Appetizer to start with, which comprises of the majority of the starters on offer at Texas Roadhouse, featuring Boneless Buffalo Wings (we opted for hot over mild and they were spot on), Potato Skins topped with cheddar, beef bacon and sour cream, and Rattlesnake Bites, which are balls of diced jalapeño and jack cheese, hand-battered and lightly fried. It’s in this
starter that one thing starts to become very clear about Texas Roadhouse – the quality of the food. The Rattlesnake Bites for instance, are hand-rolled, made from scratch; a phrase you’ll hear a lot here. The Potato Skins are made fresh, also from scratch, using the skins of imported Idaho potatoes, and the sauces that come with it, you guessed it, also made from scratch. We also tried the Steakhouse Salad, topped with filet medallions and madefrom-scratch croutons, the House Salad, and the subtle, yet flavourful Caesar Salad. And if you’re going full Texan, then you’ve got to try a cup of Texas Red Chili, right? Made-fromscratch, topped with cheddar and red onion, and damn tasty! Then came the meat. And what meat! Award-Winning Beef Ribs were first up. These fall-off-the bone ribs are marinated for