Texas Roadhouse Seed Oil Report Card
Source: Texas Roadhouse Nutrition and Allergens, October 15, 2026. Texas Roadhouse cooks with 100% refined soybean oil.
Based on our menu research, Texas Roadhouse cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 112 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Texas Roadhouse
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Sirloin 6oz | 0.4g |
| Sirloin Steak (8 oz) | 0.5g |
| Dallas Filet 6oz | 0.6g |
| Grilled BBQ Chicken | 0.9g |
| Texas Red Chili Cup | 0.9g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fried Catfish - 4 Piece | 55.8g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 50.4g |
| Fried Catfish - 3 Piece | 49.2g |
| Steakhouse Filet Salad | 47.1g |
| Salmon Caesar Salad | 46.5g |
Around the world: Texas Roadhouse
Boneless Buffalo Wings - Mild has 12.8g of PUFA in the United Arab Emirates but 19.8g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Texas Roadhouse in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Steak Fries | Fried Pickles | Caesar Salad | Rattlesnake Bites | Boneless Buffalo Wings - Mild | Bacon Cheeseburger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | soybean oil | 8.4g | 22.8g | 24.0g | 6.1g | 19.8g | 14.5g |
| United Arab Emirates | Not disclosed | 8.8g | 29.0g | 20.7g | 21.5g | 12.8g | 13.0g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Texas Roadhouse item, ranked
All 112 items we have for Texas Roadhouse, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Applesauce | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Fresh Coffee | 0.0g |
| House Margarita | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Margarita | 0.0g |
| Kenny's Cooler | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Milk | 0.1g |
| Kids Lil Dillo Steak Bites | 0.2g |
| Hand-Cut Sirloin 6oz | 0.4g |
| Sirloin Steak (8 oz) | 0.5g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken | 0.5g |
| Dallas Filet 6oz | 0.6g |
| Grilled BBQ Chicken | 0.9g |
| Texas Red Chili Cup | 0.9g |
| Loaded Sweet Potato | 1.0g |
| Herb Crusted Chicken | 1.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 1.0g |
| Kids Mac & Cheese | 1.0g |
| Garlic Butter | 1.0g |
| Green Beans | 1.4g |
| Texas Red Chili Bowl | 1.9g |
| New York Strip 12oz | 2.0g |
| Sweet Potato | 2.3g |
| Grilled BBQ Chicken & Sirloin | 2.6g |
| Grilled Shrimp Appetizer | 2.9g |
| Porterhouse T-Bone 23oz | 3.2g |
| House Salad | 3.2g |
| Smothered Chicken with Cream Gravy | 3.3g |
| Baked Potato | 3.4g |
| Big Ol' Brownie | 3.4g |
| Honey Cinnamon Butter | 3.5g |
| Seasoned Corn | 3.7g |
| Kids All-Beef Hot Dog | 3.7g |
| Ft. Worth Ribeye 12oz | 4.3g |
| Prime Rib 12oz | 4.3g |
| Sauteed Mushrooms | 4.7g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 5.0g |
| Fresh-Baked Roll w/ Cinnamon Butter | 5.2g |
| Portobello Mushroom Chicken | 5.2g |
| Sauteed Onions | 5.3g |
| California Chicken Dinner | 5.5g |
| Grilled Pork Chops - Single Chop | 5.5g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 5.6g |
| Chicken Critters & Sirloin | 5.6g |
| Ribeye & Grilled Shrimp Combo | 5.8g |
| Steamed Vegetables | 5.8g |
| Steamed Broccoli | 5.9g |
| Rattlesnake Bites | 6.1g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 6.3g |
| Strawberry Cheesecake | 6.3g |
| Smothered Chicken with Jack Cheese | 6.3g |
| Kids Mini Cheeseburger | 6.8g |
| Grilled Shrimp Dinner (12 Shrimp) | 6.9g |
| Ranger Meal - Chicken Critters Basket | 7.3g |
| Mushroom Jack Chicken Sandwich | 7.8g |
| Kids Corn Dog | 8.0g |
| Grilled Pork Chops - Double Chop | 8.0g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 8.2g |
| Ranger Meal - Ranger Rib Basket | 8.2g |
| Steak Fries | 8.4g |
| Pulled Pork Dinner | 8.6g |
| 6 oz. Sirloin & Ribs | 8.8g |
| Grilled Shrimp Dinner (9 Shrimp) | 8.8g |
| Dallas Filet & Grilled Shrimp | 8.9g |
| Grilled BBQ Chicken & Ribs Combo | 9.0g |
| Seasoned Rice | 9.0g |
| 8 oz. Sirloin & Ribs | 9.0g |
| Filet Medallions | 9.5g |
| 6 oz. Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp | 9.5g |
| 8 oz. Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp | 9.6g |
| Grilled Salmon - 5 oz. | 9.9g |
| Grilled Salmon Salad | 10.2g |
| Dallas Filet & Ribs | 10.3g |
| Chicken Critters (dinner) | 10.7g |
| Killer Ribs | 11.1g |
| Country Fried Chicken | 11.4g |
| Chicken Critter Salad | 11.5g |
| All-American Cheeseburger | 11.8g |
| Tater Skins | 12.1g |
| Smokehouse Burger | 12.5g |
| Grilled Salmon - 8 oz. | 12.6g |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 12.6g |
| Twisted Mozzarella | 13.0g |
| Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs (half) | 13.2g |
| Chicken Critters & Ribs Combo | 13.8g |
| Boneless Buffalo Wings - Hot | 14.5g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 14.5g |
| Cheese Fries - Small | 14.6g |
| Steak Kabob | 17.1g |
| Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce | 17.4g |
| Cactus Blossom | 18.0g |
| Granny's Apple Classic | 18.8g |
| Beef Tips with Mashed Potatoes | 18.9g |
| Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce | 19.2g |
| Boneless Buffalo Wings - Mild | 19.8g |
| Tartar Sauce | 21.0g |
| Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs - Full Slab | 21.4g |
| Cheese Fries - Regular | 21.7g |
| Beef Tips with Seasoned Rice | 22.7g |
| Fried Pickles | 22.8g |
| 12 oz. Ft. Worth Ribeye & Ribs | 23.3g |
| Caesar Salad | 24.0g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 26.0g |
| Country Fried Sirloin | 28.4g |
| Bone-In Pork Chop | 28.7g |
| House Salad with Caesar Dressing | 36.1g |
| Salmon Caesar Salad | 46.5g |
| Steakhouse Filet Salad | 47.1g |
| Fried Catfish - 3 Piece | 49.2g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 50.4g |
| Fried Catfish - 4 Piece | 55.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Texas Roadhouse use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Texas Roadhouse cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 112 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Texas Roadhouse cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil (disclosed in TRH allergen/ingredient guide; used for all frying including Cactus Blossom, Chicken Critters, Fried Pickles, Steak Fries). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Texas Roadhouse use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Texas Roadhouse cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Texas Roadhouse seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Texas Roadhouse cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Texas Roadhouse?
Sirloin Steak (8 oz) is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Texas Roadhouse, at an estimated 0.5g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Texas Roadhouse?
Fried Catfish - 4 Piece is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Texas Roadhouse, at an estimated 55.8g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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