Taking a walk through a Texas Roadhouse location, regardless of where you are in the world, teleports you straight to Texas. You hear the country music, you see the rustic style interiors with wall hangings and through taste you are taken to the best steak house, deep in the heart of Texas.
Whether you’re going in for a full course meal, or a lighter option, Texas Roadhouse’s bread is to die for. That may seem a bit high-key, but their unique, proprietary blend is fluffy, delicious and always fresh. Their secret blend is shipped directly from the US, and baked to perfection locally. Texas Roadhouse always has fresh bread to serve. Can you imagine that their famous bread rolls are freshly made every five minutes? And of course, we are not forgetting the heavenly whipped butter served by its side. The butter served is a gorgeous mixture of honey, butter and cinnamon. This bread and butter duo complements one another very well.
Speaking of things that go well together, the selection of side orders for the main courses are made to excellence. Executed with precise care to deliver freshly made food, they are a staple of Texas Roadhouse. If steak was an ice-cream sundae, the sides would be the cherry on top.
When deciding what to pair your main meals with you, should be aware of the options available on the menu: Options at Texas Roadhouse range from coleslaw, to steak fries, a cup of chili or tortilla soup, house or Caesar salad, baked or mashed potato with gravy (either white or brown), buttered corn, or fresh vegetables.
The thought of vegetables could potentially make some of you groan. However, Texas Roadhouse prides itself on using fresh produce, so that means nothing is thawed or frozen in your salads or seasoned vegetables. Produce is seasonally imported from different areas in the world to ensure quality and consistency. Steamed vegetables are deliciously seasoned with a lemon pepper seasoning and butter that is made in-house, so you know your veggies will not be bland at all!
Quality matters and is a major reason behind the success of Texas Roadhouse. All potatoes in store (regardless of where it’s at in the world) are Idaho potatoes, shipped from Idaho, USA. These potatoes make for a perfect choice since they are fluffy and soft in texture.They are considered special mainly due to the nutrients in the soil they are grown in. Millions of years ago, the area was an active volcano and since then has given Idaho potatoes their acquired taste.
Taste is emphasized to stay universal, so whether you were to have the mashed potatoes in the states, in the Philippines, in Kuwait, or in any of their other locations, it would taste just as good. They’re also easily our favorite steak companion, because, what’s an awesome steak experience without the yummiest baked potato loaded up with butter, sour cream, cheese and bacon? We also love having them mashed and smothered in butter, or cheese to complete each bite of meaty goodness.
Although some may argue that predictability in business is a losing battle, Texas Roadhouse prides itself on their special cooking skills and approaches that give a very distinctive experience to the guest. A journey of senses that you cannot get anywhere else! Whether snacking on peanuts from the buckets on the tables, or listening to the music playing, feeling the energy around explains why they stay on top of the steakhouse game.
A process very unique to Texas Roadhouse is the way they make their bread. “It takes a few hours to make, which is why the staff will usually come in earlier to get them prepared for the day” the Head Chef shared with us. Texas Roadhouse uses a proofer, which is a piece of equipment designed to provide the correct temperature while controlling humidity conditions. This ensures that the bread turns out fantastic, which is a necessity in their kitchens.
Texas Roadhouse hasn’t offered a delivery service option, because they believe in the entirety of the experience. Delivery affects that, and therefore Texas Roadhouse refuses to compromise on their standards, and that is something we admire. When delivered, the legendary foods and service is not captured.
Texas Roadhouse does more than just please your taste buds. It is about families and friends coming together and enjoying a heartwarming meal with delicious staple sides that everybody loves to share (especially in this region!) From when you walk in and are seated, to smelling that divine aroma of the bread approaching your table, an irresistible tale. Nothing says “Texas” like steaks, tasty sides, delightful bread and great hospitality.
Texas Roadhouse is located in Grand Avenue- The Avenues (2228 3117), Sidra Complex in Mahboula (2208 1302) and Arabian Gulf Street- Bneid Al Gar (2221 4896). For more information and for the latest updates follow @texasroadhouseme on Instagram and Facebook.
