Low FODMAP at Texas Roadhouse - Complete Ordering Guide
Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at Texas Roadhouse. Safe menu items, what to avoid, and how to customize your order.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Steak | Sirloin, ribeye, filet - plain grilled | Request no seasoning beyond salt and pepper, no butter |
| Grilled Chicken | Plain grilled chicken breast | No marinade, no seasoning blend |
| Baked Potato | Plain baked potato | Skip butter and sour cream if lactose-sensitive |
| Fresh Vegetables | Steamed seasonal vegetables | Request no butter, no seasonings |
| House Salad | Lettuce, tomato, cucumber | Oil and vinegar only, no croutons |
| Grilled Salmon | Plain grilled fish | No glaze, no seasoning |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • Rolls with cinnamon butter (wheat + dairy)
- • Loaded baked potato toppings
- • Onion blossom (onion + breading)
- • Fried appetizers (breaded)
- • Ribs with BBQ sauce (sauce contains garlic/onion)
- • All house seasonings (likely contain garlic/onion)
- • Caesar salad (dressing contains garlic)
- • Most side dishes as prepared
Example Orders
Steak Dinner
- ✓ 6oz Sirloin, plain with salt and pepper only
- ✓ Plain baked potato
- ✓ House salad with oil and vinegar
- ✓ Water or unsweetened tea
Tip: Decline the famous rolls and cinnamon butter
Chicken Dinner
- ✓ Grilled chicken breast, no marinade
- ✓ Steamed vegetables, no butter
- ✓ Baked potato, plain
Tip: Request cooking without their signature seasonings
Quick Summary
Texas Roadhouse can work for low FODMAP diners if you focus on plain grilled proteins and simple sides. The challenge is avoiding their signature seasonings and saying no to those famous rolls.
Best bets: Grilled steak (plain), baked potato, house salad with oil and vinegar
Always avoid: Rolls, onion blossom, ribs with sauce, seasoned dishes
The Rolls Temptation
Texas Roadhouse is famous for their fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter. Unfortunately:
- Rolls contain wheat
- Butter contains lactose
- You’ll need to decline when offered
This is the hardest part of dining here for many FODMAP followers.
Critical: Steaks Are Cooked in Butter
Important: Texas Roadhouse steaks are cooked in butter by default. You MUST request:
- “No butter during cooking”
- “No butter on top when served”
Their steaks also use soy-based seasonings by default, so request salt and pepper only.
How to Order
- Say “plain” - Their signature seasonings contain garlic and onion
- Request salt and pepper only - This is your safe seasoning
- Skip the butter on everything - Steaks often come with butter on top AND during cooking
- Decline the rolls - Be strong!
- Choose simple sides - Plain baked potato and salad are safest
Staff Communication Tips
Say:
“I need my steak cooked with only salt and pepper - no other seasonings or butter. And I’ll skip the rolls. For sides, plain baked potato and a house salad with just oil and vinegar.”
Good Protein Options
Texas Roadhouse grills over an open flame, which is great for FODMAP diners:
- Any steak cut (request plain)
- Grilled chicken breast
- Grilled salmon
Just ensure no seasoning blend or butter is used.
Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with restaurant staff.