Chili's Grill & Bar vs Texas Roadhouse: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 19, 2026 8 items matched

The short answer

Chili's Grill & Bar is the cheaper of the two. Of the 8 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Chili's Grill & Bar is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.75 per item.

Typical menu price: Chili's Grill & Bar $14.99 · Texas Roadhouse $12.99

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Chili's Grill & Bar's wording first.

Item	Chili's Grill & Bar	Texas Roadhouse	Difference
10 oz Ribeyevs Ribeye (12 oz)	$24.99	$28.99	$4.00 cheaper at Chili's
6 oz Sirloin	$15.99	$16.99	$1.00 cheaper at Chili's
Southern Smokehouse Burgervs Smokehouse Burger	$15.49	$14.99	$0.50 cheaper at Texas Roadhouse
Boneless Wingsvs Boneless Buffalo Wings	$13.99	$10.99	$3.00 cheaper at Texas Roadhouse
Presidente Margaritavs Margarita	$10.99	$8.99	$2.00 cheaper at Texas Roadhouse
Kids Meal	$6.49	$6.99	$0.50 cheaper at Chili's
Margarita of the Monthvs Margarita	$6.00	$8.99	$2.99 cheaper at Chili's
Draft Beer	$5.49	$5.49	same

Chili's Grill & Bar vs Texas Roadhouse at a Glance

	Chili's Grill & Bar	Texas Roadhouse
Typical menu price	$14.99	$12.99
Average menu price	$15.31	$14.99
Cheapest item	Bottomless Soft Drink — $3.79	Soft Drink (free refills) — $3.49
Most expensive item	Family Bundle (feeds 4) — $44.99	Ribeye (16 oz) — $33.99
Items priced	40	47
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$$	$$
Founded	1975	1993
Headquarters	Dallas, Texas	Louisville, Kentucky
Locations	About 1,200 restaurants in the United States	More than 750 restaurants in the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Texas Roadhouse has the lower typical menu price of the two — $12.99 against $14.99 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Texas Roadhouse gets you in cheaper at $3.49.

Chili's Grill & Bar is strongest on 3 for Me, Triple Dipper, Big Smasher Burger; Texas Roadhouse on 6 oz Sirloin, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Cactus Blossom. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

Chili's Grill & Bar

3 for Me from $10.99 — starter, bottomless drink and an entree — is the cheapest complete sit-down meal at any national casual-dining chain.
The Triple Dipper at $16.99 gives three full appetizers for less than two ordered separately and is enough food for two people.
The Margarita of the Month at $6.00 runs continuously and is roughly half the price of the Presidente Margarita.

Texas Roadhouse

Early Dine takes about $5 off a 6 oz sirloin dinner and runs until 6:00 PM on weekdays — the single largest discount at any casual-dining chain.
Unlimited peanuts and fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter come free with every meal and arrive before you order.
Every entree includes two sides, so the menu price is closer to a complete meal than at Applebee's or Chili's where sides are often extra.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Chili's Grill & Bar vs Texas Roadhouse — FAQ

Is Chili's Grill & Bar cheaper than Texas Roadhouse in 2026?

Chili's Grill & Bar is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 8. Across the whole menu Texas Roadhouse is the lower-priced of the two, at $12.99 for a typical item against $14.99 at Chili's Grill & Bar.

What is the price difference between Chili's Grill & Bar and Texas Roadhouse?

On matched items the average difference is $1.75, or about 2% overall. Chili's Grill & Bar averages $15.31 across 40 priced items; Texas Roadhouse averages $14.99 across 47.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Chili's Grill & Bar or Texas Roadhouse?

Chili's Grill & Bar starts at $3.79 (Bottomless Soft Drink) and Texas Roadhouse at $3.49 (Soft Drink (free refills)).

Are these prices the same at every location?

No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.