Texas Roadhouseis the spot for perfectly cooked tendersteak, loaded baked potatoes, andof coursefresh-baked rollswith cinnamon honey butter.
Steaming hot rolls aside, the chain’s selection ofappetizersis your next tempting task.
On it, you’ll find everything from signature creations to familiar flavors.
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You could opt for fried pickles or get a Cactus Blossom for the table.
The chain’s signature Rattlesnake Bites, which are little balls of jalapeno-spiked cheddar cheeseare also an option.
you could even get a small portion of the chain’s “killer” BBQ ribs to sample.
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Here are Texas Roadhouse appetizers, ranked from my least favorite to the absolute best.
The look:Everyone loves shrimp, right?
That might be the case, but this appetizer is very lackluster.
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Five drab-looking shrimp sat on top of a semi-toasted roll with the tiniest hint of garlic.
On the side, there is a dirty-looking cup of what might be melted butter.
It completely lacked flavor and the butter didn’t have any noticeable garlic or lemon flavor.
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It was almost watery.
The image on the website has a sprinkle of parsley which would have potentially livened this one up.
The shrimp were perfectly cooked but this wasn’t worth the price.
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The look:This looked heavy!
The bacon also looked overdone.
Plus, the bacon was too crispy.
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The fries were also very soggy underneath the weight of all that cheese.
If you’re craving spuds and cheese, the next appetizer will satisfy that craving.
Tater skins
Lots of cheese and crispy bacon top good-size wedges of potato for this appetizer.
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The look:The potato skins were well-browned and completely covered in cheese.
The bacon was judiciously sprinkled over the potato skins as compared to the fries.
They are available as a whole appetizer or as part of the sample platter.
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The taste:While the chicken bites looked heavy, they were actually surprisingly light and crispy.
The breading was a little spicy, just heating up the back of my throat.
But they looked golden brown and delicious and I have never met a mozzarella stick I didn’t like.
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The marinara sauce looked hot and thick.
The taste:This was good!
The coated onions are crunchy and sweet, and the Cajun sauce adds just the right amount of spice.
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It has more calories than anyone should have a day and a tummy-ache-inducing amount of sodium.
So try a bite or two and move on.
The look:The glistening barbecued ribs were draped over the top of the fries.
They looked meaty and tender with just the right amount of sauce.
They’re even good cold, in case you want to save some for later.
Share this dish with friends or get this to replace an entree.
Word has it you could substitute the fries for another side if you ask.
The look:This is the ultimate sharable dish as there’s plenty for the whole table.
The taste:These little medallions hit all the right notes for an appetizer.
They were tangy, crunchy, creamy, and slightly spicy.
A cold beer or a margarita is all you need on the side.
Note the sodium level if you are sensitive because it’s sky-high.
It’s all the flavors of jalapeno poppers in an easy-to-pop ball of fried goodness.
If you like creamy cheese and a little spice you oughta try them at least once.
But, it’s what is inside that counts.
The taste:The cheesy mixture inside these fried orbs is so soft and silky.
They melted away in my mouth with the smooth, spicy cheese coating my tongue.
If you skip the dressings and share this appetizer it really isn’t the worst in terms of calories.
It even has 1,000 fewer milligrams of sodium compared to fried pickles.
If you do get the dressing, go with the Cajun because it has fewer calories and more flavor.
