Texas Roadhouse happy hour is a local deal, not a national one. Many restaurants run weekday bar specials, usually around 4 PM to 6 PM, with $3 to $5 drafts and $5 to $7 house margaritas, and most offer Early Dine meals, like a 6 oz sirloin with two sides, for about $11 to $13 on weekday afternoons (usually Monday to Thursday).
This guide covers Texas Roadhouse happy hour times, the drink specials, the Early Dine menu, the rules and how to check your restaurant. Texas Roadhouse was founded in 1993 in Clarksville, Indiana, and is based in Louisville, Kentucky. The official site is texasroadhouse.com; this page is independent and updated for October 2026.
See the Texas Roadhouse guide and the Texas Roadhouse secret menu, or browse all restaurant happy hours.
Times
What time is Texas Roadhouse happy hour?
Does Texas Roadhouse have happy hour?
Texas Roadhouse does not have one national happy hour. Many restaurants run a local bar happy hour on weekday afternoons (usually Monday to Thursday), usually around 4 PM to 6 PM, and most offer Early Dine meals for $11 to $13 on weekday afternoons.
Texas Roadhouse happy hour and Early Dine times
| Deal | Typical days | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Local bar happy hour | Monday to Friday | About 4 PM to 6 PM (some start at 3 PM) |
| Early Dine meals | Monday to Thursday at most restaurants | Afternoon, until about 5 or 6 PM |
| Late night specials | Some restaurants | After 9 PM |
So what time is Texas Roadhouse happy hour? It depends on your restaurant. Each Texas Roadhouse is run by a local managing partner who sets bar specials, which is why times and prices change from town to town. The live box above uses 4 to 6 PM on weekdays as a guide only.
2026 status
Early Dine vs happy hour at Texas Roadhouse
Two different deals
Early Dine is Texas Roadhouse's early bird deal: about 11 full entrées with two sides for about $11 to $13 on weekday afternoons (usually Monday to Thursday). Happy hour is a local bar deal on drinks and sometimes appetizers.
Early Dine is the more reliable deal, because most restaurants offer it. Happy hour drink specials depend on the restaurant and on state alcohol laws.
Appetizers
Are appetizers part of Texas Roadhouse happy hour?
Cactus Blossom and Rattlesnake Bites
Some Texas Roadhouse restaurants discount starters like the Cactus Blossom and Rattlesnake Bites at happy hour, but most do not, so ask your server.
Want something extra? Try an off menu hack from the Texas Roadhouse secret menu, like the cinnamon butter on a sweet potato.
How to check
How to find happy hour at Texas Roadhouse near you
Three ways
The best way to check happy hour at your Texas Roadhouse is to call, because specials are local and are not always listed online.
- Call the restaurant and ask about bar specials and Early Dine hours.
- Ask at the bar for the drink specials board.
- Check the Texas Roadhouse app for your location's menu.
Rules
Texas Roadhouse happy hour rules
What usually applies
Texas Roadhouse happy hour drink specials are usually for dine-in guests at the bar, and Early Dine meals are dine-in at most restaurants.
Texas Roadhouse deals: included or not
| Item or situation | Happy hour price? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bar drink specials | Where offered | Often bar only |
| Early Dine meals | Most restaurants | Weekday afternoons |
| To go orders | Usually | Regular prices |
| Weekends | Usually | Some Early Dine on weekends |
| States that ban drink discounts | Drinks | Early Dine still applies |
Tips
Texas Roadhouse happy hour ordering tips
How regulars save more
To save the most at Texas Roadhouse, go before 6 PM on a weekday, order an Early Dine sirloin, and ask the bar about local drink specials.
- 1
Go early
Early Dine ends around 5 or 6 PM.
- 2
Order the sirloin
Best Early Dine value.
- 3
Ask the bar
Specials are local.
- 4
Fill up on rolls
Free with every meal.
- 5
Call ahead
Times vary.
- 6
Dine in
Best prices.
- 7
Join the waitlist
Use the app.
- 8
Celebrate your birthday
Some locations offer a treat.
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Casual dining deals
Applebee's and Chili's have clearer happy hours, while Texas Roadhouse's best deal is Early Dine.
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FAQ
Texas Roadhouse happy hour FAQs
Q1Does Texas Roadhouse have happy hour?
Not nationally. Many restaurants run local weekday bar specials.
Q2What time is Texas Roadhouse happy hour?
Usually around 4 PM to 6 PM on weekdays, where offered.
Q3What is Texas Roadhouse Early Dine?
Discounted entrées with two sides for about $11 to $13 on weekday afternoons (usually Monday to Thursday).
Q4What time does Early Dine end?
Usually at 5 or 6 PM. It varies by restaurant.
Q5Does Texas Roadhouse have happy hour on weekends?
Usually not, but some restaurants offer Early Dine on weekend afternoons.
Q6How much are drinks at Texas Roadhouse happy hour?
Usually $3 to $5 for draft beer and $5 to $7 for a house margarita, where offered.
