The Short Version
Texas Roadhouse doesn't market itself as a gluten-free restaurant, and the rolls, buns, and most breaded/fried items are off the table for a gluten-free diet. That said, plain hand-cut steaks, several grilled proteins, and a number of sides are commonly ordered by gluten-free guests. This page is general guidance, not medical advice - if you have celiac disease or a severe allergy, ask your restaurant for their current printed allergen guide before ordering, since recipes, suppliers, and cross-contact risk can change.
What's Definitely Not Gluten-Free
- The free rolls and cinnamon butter (wheat-based dough)
- Burger and sandwich buns
- Anything breaded and fried - Cactus Blossom, Fried Pickles, Rattlesnake Bites, Chicken Critters, Country Fried Chicken, Country Fried Sirloin
- Croutons on salads (ask for them left off)
Categories Worth Asking About
Plain, grilled, unbreaded proteins are generally the safest starting point when you're trying to avoid gluten - think Hand-Cut Sirloin, Dallas Filet, Ft. Worth Ribeye, grilled (not fried or breaded) chicken options, and Grilled Salmon. Many of the sides are also potato- or vegetable-based rather than wheat-based: baked potato, sweet potato, steamed vegetables, green beans, and seasoned rice are common choices. Marinades, seasoning blends, and shared fryers are exactly where things get restaurant-specific, though, which is why this list is a starting point for a conversation with your server, not a guarantee.
| Likely Gluten-Free-Friendly | Needs Caution / Ask First |
|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Sirloin*, Dallas Filet*, Ft. Worth Ribeye* | Country Fried Sirloin (breaded), Road Kill (check sauce) |
| Grilled BBQ Chicken, Herb Crusted Chicken, Smothered Chicken | Chicken Critters®, Country Fried Chicken (breaded) |
| Grilled Salmon* | Fried Catfish (breaded) |
| Baked Potato, Sweet Potato, Steamed Vegetables, Green Beans, Seasoned Rice | Mac & Cheese, Cheese Fries (check for shared fryer/seasoning) |
| House Salad (hold the croutons) | Caesar Salad and Caesar dressing (check ingredients) |
Why We Won't Give You a Definitive "Safe List"
Ingredient sourcing, seasoning blends, and kitchen procedures like shared fryers can change between locations and over time, and a menu description alone doesn't tell you about cross-contact risk. If gluten avoidance is a medical necessity rather than a preference, the right move is always to ask your specific restaurant for their current allergen guide (most locations can provide one) and talk to your server about how your order will be prepared, rather than relying on a general list like this one.
