Portillo's vs Texas Roadhouse: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Portillo's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Portillo's is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $2.85 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Portillo's
- Ordering the beef dipped, wet or dry costs nothing extra — the preparation is free, so ask for what you actually want.
- Italian Beef family packs at $59.99 feed four to six for roughly the price of five individual sandwiches with sides.
- Portillo's ships nationwide, so the chocolate cake and Italian beef kits are available outside the chain's footprint.
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.
Portillo's vs Texas Roadhouse — FAQ
Is Portillo's cheaper than Texas Roadhouse in 2026?
Portillo's is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 4. Across the whole menu Portillo's is the lower-priced of the two, at $9.29 for a typical item against $12.99 at Texas Roadhouse.
What is the price difference between Portillo's and Texas Roadhouse?
On matched items the average difference is $2.85, or about 6% overall. Portillo's averages $14.10 across 40 priced items; Texas Roadhouse averages $14.99 across 47.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Portillo's or Texas Roadhouse?
Portillo's starts at $3.79 (Fries (regular)) 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.