This Is The Best Selling Steak At Texas Roadhouse (It's Not Ribeye)

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Considering that, earlier in 2025, Texas Roadhouse toppled Olive Garden to claim the crown of top casual restaurant in America, it should come as no surprise that it serves a lot of guests. According to the chain, each location sees about 5,000 customers a week. Of those thousands of orders, one dish rises consistently to the top of the leaderboard: the 6-ounce USDA Choice sirloin. Were you expecting a ribeye, or even a New York strip? (Yes, there's a difference ... and both are on the Texas Roadhouse menu.) The sirloin's supremacy isn't all that shocking when you consider that, for many, sirloin steak offers the ideal mix of taste and value for the money, a factor that's ranking more and more in diners' decisions these days.

The most popular sirloin at Texas Roadhouse is also its smallest. This cut is also available in 8-ounce, 11-ounce, and 16-ounce portions and comes with your choice of two side dishes like French fries, baked potatoes, house or Caesar salads, and all sorts of veggies. Flexibility is the name of the game here, as guests can customize their steak beyond simply choosing the level of doneness and add bleu cheese crumbles, chimichurri sauce, or melted cheese for an extra charge. At around $15.49 for a basic meal with no upcharges — although the price may vary by location — that's a pretty great deal for a steak dinner. When you consider how Texas Roadhouse's steak seasoning makes its meat taste so good, you might even be tempted to order a sirloin for takeout ... don't forget the yeast rolls and honey butter!

What makes sirloin such a popular choice at Texas Roadhouse or elsewhere? Sirloin earns kudos for being a lean cut of meat (not everyone wants to deal with fatty steak, even if fat does equal flavor) that, when cooked properly, is still tender and juicy. Sirloin is sourced from a cow's hindquarters, which are well-exercised and not prone to much marbling. Sirloin, tenderloin, top loin, and bottom loin are all sirloin cuts and stand up well to ever-popular grilling. The taste of sirloin steak has a marked beefiness, meaning that it can hold its own against popular sauces for steaks, whether we're talking about humble A-1 sauce from the bottle or a handcrafted béarnaise. Another big consideration is that sirloin is, pound for pound, cheaper than filet mignon or ribeye, however desirable those steaks may be, making it a great choice for everyday eating.

Next time you go to Texas Roadhouse and open your menu, don't scold yourself for sticking with the normal, boring option and ordering the sirloin. You're in good company, as lots of folks do the same! You will be getting a delicious steak for a price that won't break the bank, which is a winning combination for many diners. Save that extra money for a Cactus Blossom for the table and some strawberry cheesecake for dessert. Combined with the loud, honky-tonk music at the restaurant, you'll leave with a full belly and a smile on your face.