Texas Roadhouse AppetizersAll 10 Priced at 614 Restaurants
Starters run $7.99 to $13.99. The Combo at $13.99 costs less than any two of them ordered separately. And the same plate swings 100% depending on which restaurant you walk into.
Prices read from Texas Roadhouse's ordering system at 614 restaurants in 47 states. Updated October 4, 2026.
Appetizer prices at a glance
The cheapest starter is the Fried Pickles at $7.99. The dearest is the Combo Appetizer at $13.99. The Cactus Blossom, the plate the chain is known for, costs $8.99.
No single figure covers the chain. Every restaurant sets its own price, so each row below shows the middle price first, then the cheapest and dearest restaurant we found.
Every Texas Roadhouse appetizer, priced
| Starter | Typical | Low to high | Split 4 ways |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fried PicklesHand-battered pickle spears fried golden and served with ranch. | $7.99 | $6.99 to $10.99 | $2.00 |
 Grilled Shrimp Appetizer8 seasoned and grilled shrimp served over a bed of rice. | $7.99 | $7.99 to $8.49 | $2.00 |
Twisted Mozzarella | $8.49 | $7.49 to $10.99 | $2.12 |
 Cactus Blossom®Our signature colossal fried onion served with Cajun horseradish sauce for dipping. | $8.99 | $7.99 to $11.99 | $2.25 |
 Rattlesnake BitesDiced jalapeños and jack cheese hand-battered, fried and served with ranch. | $8.99 | $7.99 to $11.99 | $2.25 |
 Tater SkinsLoaded potato skins with cheese, bacon and green onions. Served with sour cream. | $9.99 | $5.99 to $11.99 | $2.50 |
 Cheese FriesThick-cut steak fries loaded with melted cheese and bacon bits. | $10.99 | $9.49 to $12.99 | $2.75 |
 Boneless Buffalo WingsHand-battered boneless wings tossed in our signature buffalo sauce. | $11.99 | $9.99 to $12.99 | $3.00 |
 Killer Ribs | $13.49 | $7.99 to $14.99 | $3.37 |
Combo Appetizer | $13.99 | $12.99 to $15.99 | $3.50 |
The Combo Appetizer is the only real saving
The Combo costs $13.99. Take the two cheapest starters on the whole menu, a Fried Pickles and a Grilled Shrimp Appetizer, and ordered separately they already come to $15.98. That is $1.99 more than the Combo, and the Combo carries more than two.
Put another way: there is no pair of starters on this menu you can order separately for less than the Combo. What goes in it is set by the restaurant, so ask before you order if you want a specific one.
| Fried Pickles | $7.99 |
| Grilled Shrimp Appetizer | $7.99 |
| Two cheapest, ordered separately | $15.98 |
| Combo Appetizer | $13.99 |
The same starter, twice the price
Starters move more between restaurants than steaks do. On these five, where you order changes the bill more than what you order.
| Starter | Cheapest | Dearest | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tater Skins | $5.99 | $11.99 | 100% |
| Killer Ribs | $7.99 | $14.99 | 88% |
| Fried Pickles | $6.99 | $10.99 | 57% |
| Cactus Blossom® | $7.99 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Rattlesnake Bites | $7.99 | $11.99 | 50% |
A Tater Skins costs $5.99 at the cheapest restaurant we read and $11.99 at the dearest. Same plate, same chain.
What the starters look like
Three things worth knowing before you order
- The rolls are free. They arrive with cinnamon butter at a dine-in table and are not one of the starters you pay for, so a table of four already has bread before the appetizer lands.
- One starter covers a table. The Cactus Blossom® split four ways works out at $2.25 each. Two starters for four people is usually more food than the table finishes.
- Check the price on your own restaurant's ordering page. The figures here are the middle of 614 restaurants, and the spread on some starters reaches 100%.
How we priced these
Texas Roadhouse takes online orders through software that publishes each restaurant's own menu. We read 614 restaurants across 47 states. Each price here is the middle value across those restaurants, not an average, because an average lands on a figure no restaurant charges. The low and high beside it are real restaurants.
This page carries no calorie figures. The calorie data we hold for starters does not survive a check, and a number we cannot stand behind is worse than no number.
See also the sides menu, family packs and the full menu with prices.
Questions people ask
How much are appetizers at Texas Roadhouse?+
Starters run from $7.99 for the Fried Pickles to $13.99 for the Combo Appetizer at a typical restaurant. The Cactus Blossom, the one most people come for, costs $8.99. These are middle prices across 614 restaurants in 47 states.
Is the Combo Appetizer worth it at Texas Roadhouse?+
Yes, on price. The Combo costs $13.99. The two cheapest starters ordered separately, a Fried Pickles and a Grilled Shrimp Appetizer, already come to $15.98. So the Combo costs less than any two starters you could pick, and it carries more than two. What goes in it varies by restaurant, so ask before you order.
How much is a Cactus Blossom at Texas Roadhouse?+
About $8.99. Across the 614 restaurants we priced it ran from $7.99 to $11.99, so your restaurant decides. Split four ways it works out near $2.25 each.
What is the cheapest appetizer at Texas Roadhouse?+
The Fried Pickles at $7.99, tied with the Grilled Shrimp Appetizer at $7.99. Both sit around four dollars below the Combo Appetizer.
Why do appetizer prices differ between Texas Roadhouse restaurants?+
Each restaurant sets its own. Tater Skins is the clearest case: $5.99 at the cheapest restaurant we found and $11.99 at the dearest, a difference of 100% on one plate. Check your own restaurant before you go.
Are the rolls at Texas Roadhouse free?+
Yes. The fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter arrive free with a dine-in meal and are not an appetizer you pay for. For To-Go orders the ordering menus list extra bread separately.
Where do these appetizer prices come from?+
We read Texas Roadhouse's own ordering system at 614 restaurants across 47 states. Each figure is the middle price across those restaurants, shown next to the cheapest and dearest restaurant we found. No price here was estimated.