What oil does Texas Roadhouse fry in?
Texas Roadhouse cooks with Soybean oil (disclosed in TRH allergen/ingredient guide; used for all frying including Cactus Blossom, Chicken Critters, Fried Pickles, Steak Fries).
The 5 cleanest things to order 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 |
|---|---|
| Kenny's Cooler | 0.0g |
| Hand-Cut Sirloin 6oz | 0.4g |
| Sirloin Steak (8 oz) | 0.5g |
| Dallas Filet 6oz | 0.6g |
| Grilled BBQ Chicken | 0.9g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Texas Roadhouse report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Texas Roadhouse use beef tallow?
No. Texas Roadhouse cooks with Soybean oil (disclosed in TRH allergen/ingredient guide; used for all frying including Cactus Blossom, Chicken Critters, Fried Pickles, Steak Fries), not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.