★ PopularFrom $8.99Cactus Blossom
Great for sharing! Texas-sized, golden-fried onion with Cajun sauce for dipping.... Make it a Fire Blossom with fire dust, jalapenos and cheese sauce for 1.99 more!
2501 calmultiple sizes
Menu · Prices · Calories
Texas Roadhouse Appetizers Menu with Prices
13Menu Items
$3.99Starting Price
912Avg Calories
The appetizers at Texas Roadhouse live under the "Just For Starters" heading, and the section holds 13 shareable plates built for the wait before your steak. The famous Cactus Blossom leads at $8.99, a whole onion cut to bloom, hand battered, fried gold, and served with Cajun horseradish sauce. Behind it come Rattlesnake Bites at $8.49, Fried Pickles at $7.99 and Tater Skins at $9.49.
Every starter is listed below with its price and calorie count for July 2026. Most feed two to four people. And before you spend anything here, know that the rolls with cinnamon honey butter are already free, and the VIP Club hands new members a free appetizer offer just for signing up.
All Texas Roadhouse Just For Starters (13 items)
★ PopularFrom $8.99
★ Popular$7.99Fried Pickles
Shareable basket of golden-fried pickle chips served with Ranch or Cajun sauce for dipping
550 cal
★ Popular$8.49Rattlesnake Bites
Diced jalapeños and jack cheese, lightly fried and served with Cajun sauce for dipping
560 cal
$9.49Tater Skins
Plate of 8 baked potato skins topped with melted cheddar cheese and bacon bits, served with sour cream for dipping
1320 cal
$7.99Grilled Shrimp Appetizer
Seasoned shrimp drizzled with garlic lemon pepper sauce and served on toasted fresh-baked bread
360 cal
$11.49Boneless Buffalo Wings
Breaded white meat chicken tossed in Mild or Hot sauce and served with Bleu Cheese dressing
725 cal
$13.99Combo Appetizer
Choose three options - Boneless Buffalo Wings (tossed in Mild or Hot sauce), Fried Pickles, Rattlesnake Bites, Twisted Mozzarella or Tater Skins - and choose two dipping sauces
$7.99Twisted Mozzarella
Mozzarella cheese sticks twisted, breaded, fried and served with Marinara sauce
710 cal
$10.99Cheese Fries
A heaping amount of golden steak fries topped with melted cheddar cheese and bacon bits, add chili for 99¢
1240 cal
$12.99
From $3.99
$6.99Queso
Melted cheeses with a hint of jalapeño, green chiles, and tomato. Served with tortilla chips.
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$9.49Texas Roadhouse Just For Starters — Prices & Nutrition
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Red Chili | From $3.99 | 240 cal |
| Queso | $6.99 | — |
| Fried Pickles | $7.99 | 550 cal |
| Grilled Shrimp Appetizer | $7.99 | 360 cal |
| Twisted Mozzarella | $7.99 | 710 cal |
| Rattlesnake Bites | $8.49 | 560 cal |
| Cactus Blossom | From $8.99 | 2501 cal |
| Tater Skins | $9.49 | 1320 cal |
| Texas Nachos | $9.49 | — |
| Cheese Fries | $10.99 | 1240 cal |
| Boneless Buffalo Wings | $11.49 | 725 cal |
| Killer Ribs | $12.99 | 910 cal |
| Combo Appetizer | $13.99 | — |
* Prices and calories are approximate and vary by location.
The Best Appetizer at Texas Roadhouse
The Cactus Blossom is the best appetizer at Texas Roadhouse by order volume, and it is not close. One blossom carries about 2,500 calories, which sounds absurd until you realize it feeds a table of four while everyone waits on sirloins. First visit? Order it once. It is the dish people photograph.
The quieter stars deserve mention. Rattlesnake Bites pack diced jalapeños and jack cheese into fried bites at 560 calories for the basket, a much lighter split than the blossom. The Grilled Shrimp appetizer at $7.99 and 360 calories is the lightest starter on the menu, and Killer Ribs at $12.99 works as a preview of the ribs menu.
How to Get a Free Appetizer at Texas Roadhouse
Join the free Texas Roadhouse VIP Club with an email address and the chain sends you a free appetizer offer for a future dine-in visit. Most people redeem it on the Cactus Blossom since it is the priciest of the popular starters. A second offer arrives every year around your birthday. Full sign-up details are on the VIP Club page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are appetizers at Texas Roadhouse?
Starters run $3.99 to $13.99. The Cactus Blossom is $8.99, Fried Pickles $7.99, Rattlesnake Bites $8.49, Tater Skins $9.49, and the mix-and-match Combo Appetizer $13.99.
What is the best appetizer at Texas Roadhouse?
The Cactus Blossom is the signature and the best seller. For spice, order Rattlesnake Bites. For the lightest option, the Grilled Shrimp appetizer is 360 calories at $7.99.
How do I get a free appetizer at Texas Roadhouse?
Sign up for the free VIP Club email list. New members get a free appetizer offer, and a birthday reward follows every year.
What are Rattlesnake Bites?
Diced jalapeños and jack cheese, hand battered and fried, served with Cajun horseradish dipping sauce. No snake involved. $8.49 for the basket at 560 calories.
How many calories is the Cactus Blossom?
About 2,500 calories for the whole blossom with sauce. It is built to share between three or four people.
Are the rolls free at Texas Roadhouse?
Yes. Fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon honey butter come free with dine-in meals and the server keeps them coming. Extra half dozens are $3.49 on the sides menu for takeout.