texasroadhouse-menus.us/texas-roadhouse-prime-rib | Updated June 2026
| Size | Approx. Calories | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 oz Prime Rib | ~590 cal | $25.99 | Most popular size |
| 14 oz Prime Rib | ~690 cal | $27.49 | Good middle option |
| 16 oz Prime Rib | ~780 cal | $29.99 | Best value — freshest cut at busy locations |
All sizes include 2 sides + unlimited rolls + au jus + horseradish cream sauce. Prices vary by location.
1Ask for the End Cut — Free, Better Flavor Most Valuable
The outermost slice from the roast has more seasoned bark, a crispier crust, and more intense flavor. Request it at no extra charge. Most servers won't mention it unless you ask.
2Busier Nights = Fresher Prime Rib Counter-Intuitive
The roast sits in a warmer after cooking. Busy nights cycle through it faster. A quiet night means the same roast has been sitting for hours. Busiest Fridays and Saturdays give you the freshest slices.
3Order the 16oz for the Freshest Cut
At high-volume locations, the 16oz turns over faster and forces the carver deeper into the most recently rested part of the roast.
4Ask the Kitchen to Sear It on the Flattop
Not official, but many kitchens will do it. A quick flattop sear gives the carved slice a fresh, caramelized crust — best of both slow-roast and grill.
5Two Separate Roasts for Different Doneness
Texas Roadhouse cooks one roast for rare/medium-rare orders and a separate roast for medium-well/well-done. Say your doneness clearly so the kitchen carves from the right one.
6Arrive Before 8 PM — It Sells Out
Most Friday and Saturday sell-outs happen between 8–9 PM. Arrive before 7 PM for guaranteed availability. No rain check, no holds — call ahead to confirm.
Soy sauce, liquid smoke, minced garlic, sugar, oil, kosher salt, black pepper. Overnight soak.
High heat builds the dark outer bark and locks in juices before the slow cook.
Cook-and-hold oven. Roasts overnight at low heat. Held at exact serving temp until dinner service.
Center slices = rarest. End slices = more done + more bark. Two separate roasts by doneness.
| Prime Rib | Ft. Worth Ribeye | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking style | Whole-roasted 8+ hours | Grilled to order, 8-12 min |
| Texture | Melt-in-your-mouth tender | Bold char, caramelized crust |
| Availability | Fri–Sun from 4 PM only | 7 days, all hours |
| Starting price | $25.99 (12oz) | $24.99 (12oz) |
| Best for | Most tender beef on menu | Classic steakhouse experience |