If tenderness is what you’re after, the Dallas Filet is the steak to order at Texas Roadhouse. It’s the leanest, most delicate cut on the menu, and it’s the one steak fans reach for when they want something that practically cuts with a fork.

Why People Love This Dish

It’s all about texture. The Dallas Filet is buttery-soft and lean, without the chew you get from bigger cuts. For people who don’t love a fatty steak, this is the answer, clean beef flavor and an incredibly tender bite every time.

What It Is

The Dallas Filet is Texas Roadhouse’s version of a filet mignon. It’s cut from the tenderloin, the same lean, tender section that filet mignon comes from, and it’s hand-cut fresh in-house. It comes grilled to your chosen doneness with a choice of two made-from-scratch sides.

Taste and Texture

Tender is the headline. The filet is soft and smooth, with a mild, clean beef flavor that isn’t overpowered by marbling. Because it’s lean, it’s best enjoyed somewhere around medium-rare to medium so it stays juicy. Cook it too far and a lean cut like this can dry out.

Ingredients

Hand-cut beef tenderloin and the house steak seasoning, grilled. That’s the beauty of a filet, it doesn’t need much. Sauces and toppings are optional add-ons.

How It Is Prepared

The tenderloin is hand-cut, seasoned, and grilled over an open flame to the doneness you request, then served with your two sides.

Customization Options

• Choose your doneness (medium-rare is the sweet spot for a lean filet)
• Add a topping like sautéed mushrooms, onions, or a peppercorn sauce at many locations
• Pick your two sides

Available Sizes

The Dallas Filet is commonly offered in a 6oz and an 8oz option, so you can match it to your appetite. Availability of each size can vary by location.

Popular Pairings

A lean filet pairs beautifully with a loaded baked potato or mac and cheese, plus a fresh house salad. A glass of red wine or a margarita complements the clean beef flavor.

Nutrition Information

The Dallas Filet is one of the leaner steaks on the menu, which works in its favor nutritionally.

Calories: about 450 for the 6oz (before sides) Protein: high Carbohydrates: very low on the steak itself Fat: lower than the marbled cuts like ribeye

Exact macros aren’t published per item, so treat these as estimates and confirm with the official nutrition portal.

Allergen Information

The steak on its own is naturally simple, but added sauces or toppings may introduce dairy or other allergens, and cross-contact is possible on a shared grill. Check with your local restaurant if you have an allergy.

Who Will Enjoy This Dish

Anyone who prioritizes tenderness over a big, fatty cut. It’s also a great pick for a special occasion when you want the most refined steak on the menu.

Price Information

The 6oz Dallas Filet is often priced around $26.99, with the 8oz running higher. Prices vary by location and change over time, check your local restaurant for current pricing.

Ordering Tips

• Order it medium-rare to medium to keep it juicy
• If you want filet flavor with less commitment, the smaller 6oz is plenty
• A simple topping like mushrooms complements rather than masks the cut

Final Thoughts

The Dallas Filet is the move when you want the most tender steak Texas Roadhouse offers. Treat it gently on the grill, pair it with a good side, and you’ve got one of the best plates in the house.