Texas Roadhouse appetizers cost $3.99 to $13.99 and are made to share. The Cactus Blossom is the signature starter, but the Fried Pickles, Rattlesnake Bites and Boneless Buffalo Wings are close behind. Here is every Texas Roadhouse appetizer with prices, pictures and calories, plus which ones are best for sharing and which are lightest.
Shareable starters, from the famous Cactus Blossom to Rattlesnake Bites, wings, chili and soup.
Cactus Blossom®
A whole giant onion cut into petals, battered and fried golden, with Cajun dipping sauce in the middle, made for sharing.
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Fried Pickles
Crispy fried dill pickle chips in a sharing basket, with Ranch or Cajun sauce on the side.
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Rattlesnake Bites
Bite-size balls of chopped jalapeño and jack cheese, lightly fried and paired with Cajun dipping sauce.
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Tater Skins
Eight potato skins loaded with melted cheddar and bacon, plus sour cream for dipping.
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Boneless Buffalo Wings
Breaded white-meat chicken bites coated in Mild or Hot Buffalo sauce, with Bleu Cheese dressing.
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Combo Appetizer
Pick any three starters, Boneless Buffalo Wings, Fried Pickles, Rattlesnake Bites, Twisted Mozzarella or Tater Skins, and two sauces to dip them in.
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Cheese Fries
A big pile of steak fries covered in melted cheddar and bacon; chili can be added for a small extra charge.
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Killer Ribs
A basket of fall-off-the-bone ribs served with steak fries.
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Texas Red Chili
House-made chili finished with shredded cheddar and diced onions.
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Grilled Shrimp Appetizer
Twisted Mozzarella
Deviled Eggs
Firecracker Shrimp
✔ Prices may vary by location
Texas Red Chili and Loaded Potato Soup are sold by the cup or bowl, and many restaurants also offer a soup of the day. A cup of chili with cheese and onions is one of the cheapest things on the menu and can replace one of your two sides for a small upcharge.
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16 items, cheapest first. Tap a name for its full price-by-state page, calories and what comes with it.
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Red Chili | $3.99 | 250 |
| Loaded Potato Soup | $3.99 | Varies |
| Queso | $6.99 | Varies |
| Fried Pickles | $7.99 | 550 |
| Grilled Shrimp Appetizer | $7.99 | 370 |
| Deviled Eggs | $7.99 | 520 |
| Twisted Mozzarella | $8.49 | 710 |
| Cactus Blossom® | $8.99 | 2250 |
| Rattlesnake Bites | $8.99 | 560 |
| Texas Nachos | $9.49 | Varies |
| Tater Skins | $9.99 | 1320 |
| Firecracker Shrimp | $10.93 | 1080 |
| Cheese Fries | $10.99 | 1240 |
| Boneless Buffalo Wings | $11.99 | 760 |
| Killer Ribs | $13.49 | 910 |
| Combo Appetizer | $13.99 | Varies |
The cheapest choice is the Texas Red Chili at $3.99; the most expensive is the Combo Appetizer at $13.99.
Each restaurant sets its own prices. This is the average price of the items in this section that we could compare in every state.
| State | Average item price |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | $8.16 |
| Pennsylvania | $8.34 |
| Mississippi | $8.34 |
| Kansas | $8.38 |
| New Mexico | $8.42 |
| Tennessee | $8.50 |
| Ohio | $8.52 |
| Iowa | $8.52 |
| Georgia | $8.55 |
| West Virginia | $8.58 |
| Alabama | $8.66 |
| Virginia | $8.66 |
| Wisconsin | $8.67 |
| South Carolina | $8.69 |
| Idaho | $8.71 |
| Louisiana | $8.73 |
| Maine | $8.74 |
| Maryland | $8.79 |
| Arkansas | $8.79 |
| Texas | $8.81 |
| Wyoming | $8.84 |
| Missouri | $8.85 |
| Colorado | $8.87 |
| Indiana | $8.91 |
| Michigan | $8.95 |
| South Dakota | $8.97 |
| Kentucky | $8.98 |
| Florida | $9.09 |
| Nevada | $9.11 |
| Oklahoma | $9.11 |
| New York | $9.15 |
| Utah | $9.18 |
| New Hampshire | $9.22 |
| New Jersey | $9.22 |
| Nebraska | $9.24 |
| North Dakota | $9.24 |
| Vermont | $9.32 |
| Connecticut | $9.49 |
| Illinois | $9.49 |
| Massachusetts | $9.49 |
| Minnesota | $9.49 |
| Rhode Island | $9.53 |
| Arizona | $9.54 |
| Montana | $9.95 |
| Washington | $10.38 |
| California | $10.66 |
| Oregon | $10.78 |
Want every item for one state? Use the Texas Roadhouse menu prices by state tool.
From lightest to heaviest. Calories are for the item as listed on the menu, before extra sides, rolls and drinks.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Texas Red Chili | 250 |
| Grilled Shrimp Appetizer | 370 |
| Deviled Eggs | 520 |
| Fried Pickles | 550 |
| Rattlesnake Bites | 560 |
| Twisted Mozzarella | 710 |
| Boneless Buffalo Wings | 760 |
| Killer Ribs | 910 |
| Firecracker Shrimp | 1080 |
| Cheese Fries | 1240 |
| Tater Skins | 1320 |
| Cactus Blossom® | 2250 |
Full nutrition for the whole menu is on the Texas Roadhouse nutrition page.
The Cactus Blossom is the most famous Texas Roadhouse appetizer. Fried Pickles and Rattlesnake Bites are also among the most ordered.
Appetizers cost $3.99 to $13.99 at a typical Texas Roadhouse.
Yes, the Twisted Mozzarella is a braided, breaded mozzarella stick appetizer served with marinara.
The Grilled Shrimp appetizer and a cup of Texas Red Chili are the lowest-calorie starters.
One Cactus Blossom is easily enough for 4 to 6 people as a starter.
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