Texas Roadhouse Specials Today (October 2026): Every Deal

Last updated: October 1, 2026  |  By: Justin Samuel, menu & restaurant deals editor  |  Prices checked against Texas Roadhouse’s official site, company earnings reports and recent news coverage.

All Texas Roadhouse Specials at a Glance (October 2026)

Texas Roadhouse Specials by Day of the Week

Texas Roadhouse doesn’t post one national “daily specials” calendar. Its specials are set at the store level, so the schedule below shows the pattern most locations follow in 2026. Tap a day to see its deals. A deal marked select stores is not available everywhere.

Monday: Early Dine + Margarita Monday (select stores)

• Early Dine: 3–6 PM at most stores (some end at 5 PM), entrées about $9.99–$14.99 with two sides and rolls.
• Margarita Monday: $5 margaritas at select stores. Check your local bar.
• Best move: Arrive by 5 PM and order the 6 oz sirloin from the Early Dine menu.

Tuesday: Early Dine

• Early Dine: 3–6 PM (some stores 3–5 PM), about $9.99–$14.99.
• Kids’ nights: A few individual stores run them on Tuesdays. There’s no national program.
• Best move: Combine Early Dine with your VIP welcome or birthday offer.

Wednesday: Early Dine + Wild West Wednesday (select stores)

• Early Dine: 3–6 PM at most stores.
• Wild West Wednesday: 8 oz sirloin with two sides and rolls, about $10.99–$16.99, dine-in, participating stores only.
• Best move: This is the best steak day of the week if your store runs Wild West Wednesday.

Thursday: Early Dine (last day of the week)

• Early Dine: Last chance this week, usually 3–6 PM.
• Family Packs: Available all day for takeout, about $40–$70.
• Best move: Get your Early Dine meal in before the weekend.

Friday: Lunch pricing + happy hour (select stores)

• No Early Dine on Fridays.
• Lunch pricing: At stores that open at 11 AM, about $9.49–$12.99 until 3 PM.
• Happy hour: Select bars run drink specials from 3–6 PM or 9 PM–close.
• Best move: Order a Family Pack to-go for movie night.

Saturday: Weekend lunch + margarita pitchers (select stores)

• Weekend lunch: 11 AM–3 PM, about $9.49–$12.99.
• Margarita pitchers: Pitcher deals at select stores.
• Best move: Have a late lunch before 3 PM instead of a busy dinner.

Sunday: Weekend lunch

• Weekend lunch: 11 AM–3 PM at many stores.
• Family Packs: Available all day.
• Best move: Go for Sunday lunch and take a Family Pack home for Monday.

Texas Roadhouse Early Dine Special (2026)

Early Dine is the restaurant’s biggest everyday deal. You get smaller portions of popular entrées, and each one comes with two sides and the famous fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter.

• Days: Monday through Thursday
• Hours: Usually 3–6 PM. Some locations end at 5 PM.
• Price range: About $9.99–$14.99 per entrée, depending on your market
• Commonly includes: 6 oz Sirloin, Grilled BBQ Chicken, Country Fried Sirloin, Pulled Pork Dinner, Chicken Critters and Grilled Salmon (the lineup varies by store)
• Dine-in vs to-go: Mainly dine-in. Some stores also allow Early Dine for to-go, so ask your store.

Tip: The time cutoff usually depends on when you are seated or when you order, not when you walk in. On busy days, join the online waitlist about 30–45 minutes before the cutoff. For the full item list, see our Texas Roadhouse Early Dine menu and hours guide.

Wild West Wednesday

At participating stores, Wild West Wednesday is a value steak plate: an 8 oz sirloin with two made-from-scratch sides and rolls. Prices we’ve seen reported range from about $10.99 to $16.99, depending on the market. It’s usually dine-in only. Not every Texas Roadhouse runs it, so check your local store’s Facebook page or call ahead.

Weekend Lunch Specials

Many Texas Roadhouse locations open at 11 AM on weekends, and some on Fridays too. Lunch-size portions from about $9.49 to $12.99 are served until 3 PM. The menu is similar to Early Dine: smaller steaks, chicken, pulled pork and burgers with two sides. Weekday lunch is rare because most stores open around 3–4 PM Monday to Thursday. See our Texas Roadhouse hours guide for opening times.

Happy Hour and Drink Specials

Texas Roadhouse doesn’t have one national happy hour. Bar specials are set by each store, and the common patterns are:

• Happy hour windows: 3–6 PM, and at some bars a late-night window from 9 PM to close
• Typical prices: Select draft beers $2.99–$3.99, specialty cocktails and margaritas $3.99–$4.99, some appetizers $3.99–$8.99
• Margarita deals: $5 margaritas on Mondays and pitcher specials on Saturdays at select stores, and $5 margaritas on Cinco de Mayo

See every drink and price on our Texas Roadhouse drink menu.

Family Packs (Takeout Deals)

Family Packs are the best takeout value at Texas Roadhouse. Each one includes the main protein, a family-size house or Caesar salad, two large sides, and rolls with cinnamon honey butter. Recent prices:

BBQ chicken and rib packs are also available at many stores. Split four ways, a pack works out to roughly $10–$18 per person. For every pack and portion size, see Texas Roadhouse family meals, and for larger groups see the catering menu with prices.

VIP Club: Free Welcome Offer and Birthday Reward

The Texas Roadhouse VIP Club is free to join on the official website. According to Texas Roadhouse, new members receive a welcome gift by email within 48 hours. It is usually a free appetizer with an adult entrée purchase. Members also get a birthday reward (commonly a free appetizer or similar with an entrée), plus local specials by email and text.

• Join at least 30 days before your birthday so the reward arrives on time.
• Pick your home store when you sign up. Many local specials, like Wild West Wednesday or margarita nights, are sent only to that store’s VIP list.
• Dining in on your birthday? Servers can seat you on the wooden saddle for the famous “Yee-haw” birthday shout-out.

Looking for promo codes? See our Texas Roadhouse coupon codes & deals page.

Military Discount and Veterans Day

Every Veterans Day, Texas Roadhouse hands out free meal vouchers to veterans and active-duty military. This year it falls on Wednesday, November 11 (11 days away). Pickup times, the ID you need and whether this year’s terms are confirmed are in our Texas Roadhouse Veterans Day guide.

There’s no chain-wide everyday military discount. Some restaurants offer one, so ask your local Texas Roadhouse before you order.

Holiday and Seasonal Specials: October–December 2026

Other limited-time deals during the year include Valentine’s “Steak for Two” (about $49.95–$53.95) and $5 margaritas on Cinco de Mayo. See our holiday hours guide before you go.

“Specials” That Are Not Chain-Wide

Many websites list deals as if every Texas Roadhouse runs them. Here’s the honest picture:

• “Kids Eat Free” nights: Some individual stores run them, but there’s no national kids-eat-free program. Check your store’s Facebook page.
• “2 for $20” dinners: We couldn’t find any current Texas Roadhouse program like this. That deal is associated with other chains.
• “Secret menu” deals: There’s no official secret menu. What people usually mean is customizing items, like adding a side or changing the cut of steak, at regular prices.
• Online “50% off” coupon codes: Texas Roadhouse rarely uses promo codes. The real savings come from the VIP Club, Early Dine and gift card bonuses.

Why Texas Roadhouse Prices Changed in 2026

Texas Roadhouse raised menu prices about 1.9% in early April 2026 because of higher beef and labor costs. In its Q2 2026 earnings call (August 2026), the company said it plans another increase of about 1% in Q4 2026, which would bring total 2026 pricing to roughly 2.9%. So expect a small bump on some specials this fall. It’s one more reason Early Dine and Family Packs are still the smartest ways to save.

7 Tips to Save More at Texas Roadhouse

1. Eat between 3 and 5 PM, Monday–Thursday. This window works for Early Dine at every participating store.
2. Join the VIP Club now. The welcome offer arrives within 48 hours.
3. Use the online waitlist so you’re seated before the Early Dine cutoff.
4. Order Family Packs for 3+ people. You get an extra salad, and it costs less than individual entrées.
5. Buy gift cards during the holiday bonus and use the bonus card in January–March.
6. Follow your local store on Facebook. Wild West Wednesday, kids’ nights and bar specials are announced there.
7. Bring a military ID if you served. Most stores give about 10% off every day.

Texas Roadhouse Specials FAQs

Tap a question to see the answer.

What specials does Texas Roadhouse have today?

Monday through Thursday, most stores run Early Dine from about 3–6 PM. On Wednesdays, participating stores add Wild West Wednesday. Weekends usually bring lunch pricing from 11 AM–3 PM. Family Packs and VIP rewards are available every day.

What time is Early Dine at Texas Roadhouse?

Early Dine usually runs Monday–Thursday from 3 PM to 6 PM. Some locations end it at 5 PM, so check your local store.

How much is the Texas Roadhouse Early Dine menu in 2026?

Most Early Dine entrées cost between about $9.99 and $14.99, depending on the item and your location. Each one includes two sides and rolls.

Does Texas Roadhouse have specials on Friday, Saturday or Sunday?

There’s no Early Dine on weekends. Many stores offer lunch-size pricing from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and some on Fridays.

Is Early Dine available for to-go orders?

At some locations, yes, but it is mainly a dine-in special. Call your store or check online ordering to see whether Early Dine items are listed.

Does Texas Roadhouse have a happy hour?

There’s no single national happy hour. Many bars run drink and appetizer specials from 3–6 PM or late at night, with beers from about $2.99 and cocktails from about $3.99.

What do you get on your birthday at Texas Roadhouse?

VIP Club members get a birthday reward by email, often a free appetizer or similar with an adult entrée. Dine-in guests can also take the famous birthday saddle ride.

Does Texas Roadhouse give free meals on Veterans Day 2026?

Texas Roadhouse has given veterans and active-duty military free meal vouchers on Veterans Day for over 15 years. Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11. Bring proof of service and watch for the official announcement.

Does Texas Roadhouse have a kids eat free night?

Not nationally. Some individual locations run kids’ nights, so check your local store’s page.

Are Texas Roadhouse prices going up in 2026?

Yes, slightly. Prices rose about 1.9% in April 2026, and the company planned about 1% more in Q4 2026.

The Bottom Line

For the best value at Texas Roadhouse in October 2026, go Monday–Thursday between 3 and 5 PM for Early Dine, try Wild West Wednesday if your store runs it, and use Family Packs for takeout. Join the VIP Club today so your welcome and birthday offers arrive on time. Coming up next are Veterans Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Prime Rib Packs and holiday gift card bonuses, and we’ll update this page as each one is confirmed.