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Texas Roadhouse Prime Rib $25.99
Updated June 2026
$25.99Prime Rib is the special-occasion order at Texas Roadhouse, a slow-roasted, hand-carved cut that’s richer and more tender than the everyday steaks. There’s one catch worth knowing: it isn’t always available, so a little timing helps.
Why People Love This Dish
Slow roasting is the secret. Cooking the cut low and slow makes it exceptionally tender and deeply flavorful, and serving it with au jus adds a savory richness you don’t get from a grilled steak. It feels like a treat, which is exactly why people seek it out.
What It Is
The Prime Rib is a flavorful ribeye-style cut that’s slow-roasted to perfection and hand-carved to order, served with au jus and your choice of two made-from-scratch sides. Because it’s roasted in limited quantities, availability is often restricted to certain days or evening hours, and it can sell out.
Taste and Texture
It’s tender, juicy, and rich. The slow roast keeps the meat moist throughout, and the marbling gives it a buttery, full-bodied beef flavor. Dipped in the au jus, each bite is savory and satisfying. It’s one of the most indulgent plates on the menu.
Ingredients
A seasoned, slow-roasted ribeye-style cut served with au jus. The seasoning blend isn’t published, so treat copycat recipes as estimates.
How It Is Prepared
The cut is seasoned and slow-roasted, then hand-carved to order when you request it and served with au jus and your two sides.
Customization Options
- Choose your size where multiple options are offered
- Ask for extra au jus
- Pick your two sides
- Request a horseradish sauce at locations that carry it
Available Sizes
Prime Rib is commonly offered in 10oz, 12oz, and 16oz options, though the exact sizes and availability vary by location. The 12oz is a popular middle choice.
Availability, Important
Unlike the grilled steaks, Prime Rib is often available only on select days or during evening hours, and it can sell out once the day’s roast is gone. If you have your heart set on it, call ahead or arrive earlier in the evening, and check your local restaurant for its specific schedule.
Popular Pairings
A loaded baked potato, mac and cheese, or steak fries all complement the rich roast, with a fresh salad to balance it. A bold red wine pairs beautifully.
Nutrition Information
As a rich, marbled roast, Prime Rib is one of the higher-calorie cuts.
Calories: about 650 for the 12oz (before sides and au jus) Protein: high Carbohydrates: very low on the meat itself Fat: high, from the marbling
Exact macros aren’t published per item, so treat these as estimates and check the official nutrition portal.
Who Will Enjoy This Dish
Steak lovers wanting something richer and more tender than the grilled cuts, and anyone celebrating a special meal. Just plan around its limited availability.
Price Information
The 12oz Prime Rib is often priced around $25.99, with the 16oz higher and the 10oz lower. As a premium cut, it’s priced above the everyday steaks. Prices vary by location and change over time, confirm locally.
Ordering Tips
- Call ahead or arrive earlier in the evening so it isn’t sold out
- Ask which days your location serves it
- Request extra au jus and a horseradish sauce if available
- Order medium-rare to medium to keep it tender
Final Thoughts
Texas Roadhouse Prime Rib is the order to save for a special night, tender, rich, and worth the splurge. Just remember it’s a limited item, so a quick call ahead can save you from disappointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days is Prime Rib available at Texas Roadhouse?
Availability varies by location, it’s often limited to certain days or evening hours and can sell out. Check or call your local restaurant for its specific schedule.
How much is Texas Roadhouse Prime Rib?
The 12oz is often around $25.99, with larger sizes higher. As a premium cut, it costs more than the everyday steaks. Prices vary by location.
What sizes does Prime Rib come in?
Commonly 10oz, 12oz, and 16oz, though available sizes vary by location.
How many calories are in the Prime Rib?
Roughly 650 for the 12oz before sides and au jus.
Is Prime Rib the same as the ribeye?
It’s a ribeye-style cut, but it’s slow-roasted and hand-carved rather than grilled to order, which makes it more tender and richer. —
Prime Rib Sizes, Calories and Price
Three sizes, and the calorie gap between the smallest and largest is wider than most people expect. Here is how they compare.
| Size | Calories | Compared to |
|---|---|---|
| 10oz | 540 | Less than a 12oz ribeye |
| 12oz | 650 | Similar to fried catfish |
| 16oz | 820 | The heaviest cut on the menu |
Base price is $25.99, and larger cuts carry an upcharge that varies by location.
How Prime Rib Compares to the Other Steaks
Prime rib sits in the middle of the range on calories, which surprises people who assume slow-roasted means heavier.
| Cut | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Sirloin 6oz | 420 | $16.99 |
| Dallas Filet 6oz | 450 | $26.99 |
| New York Strip 12oz | 520 | $22.99 |
| Prime Rib 12oz | 650 | $25.99 |
| Ft. Worth Ribeye 12oz | 680 | $24.99 |
| Bone-In Ribeye 16oz | 820 | $29.99 |
Worth knowing: at the same 12oz weight, prime rib is 650 calories and the ribeye is 680. They are close. The bigger difference is texture and preparation, not the numbers, so pick on what you actually want to eat rather than on calories.
Availability Is the Real Question
This is what most people are actually searching for. Prime rib is not on the menu every day at every location.
It is typically offered from Thursday or Friday through Sunday, because it is slow-roasted in batches and a restaurant has to commit to the volume. Some locations run it more often, some less, and a few do not carry it at all.
It also sells out. Because each roast is finite, later in the evening on a busy Saturday is the most common time to be told there is none left.
Call your location before you go. Ask two things: whether they are serving prime rib that day, and roughly what time they usually run out. Staff will tell you, and it saves a wasted trip. Find your nearest restaurant on our locations page.
Ordering Notes
- It comes with au jus. Ask for it on the side if you want to control how much you use.
- Horseradish is usually available even when not listed. Worth asking for.
- Two sides are included, and those range from 120 calories for apple sauce to 320 for steak fries. See the full nutrition breakdown.
- Going earlier helps twice. Better availability, and early dine pricing if your location includes it.
Build Your Full Plate
Add prime rib, sides and drinks to see the calorie total.
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Prices, calories and availability vary by location and change without notice. Call ahead to confirm.