Let’s face it – every restaurant changes its menu over time.
Old favorites gradually fade away, making room for new concepts and ideas that hopefully can stand the test of time.
Knowing that it’s inevitable doesn’t make it any less disappointing, however.
And although Texas Roadhouse has done a really great job of preserving all kinds of dishes and traditions over the years…
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Things change!
And sometimes even beloved dishes with tons of long-term fans eventually have to go by the wayside.
Here are six that I don’t think we’ll be seeing again from Texas Roadhouse.
Starting with a uniquely tasty dish I’ll personally be missing…
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The Sierra chicken pasta was the only pasta dish at Texas Roadhouse, but unfortunately it’s gone the way of the dinosaur.
It was simple, straightforward, and flavorful – penne pasta, grilled chicken, bacon, and a beautiful Asiago cheese sauce. Then top it all with parsley and parmesan cheese.
I mean, what’s not to love?
But I get that pasta isn’t really at the core of Texas Roadhouse’s offerings.
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Texas Roadhouse has always had a strong lineup of non-steak offerings, especially chicken entrees – and San Antonio chicken fit squarely in this tradition.
It was on the spicier end of things (seasoned with Cajun spices, then covered in a jalapeno relish and melted cheese), then served with rice and tortilla chips.
It’s gone but not forgotten.
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This one’s a real heartbreaker – when I was a teenager, gorging myself on Texas Roadhouse’s bucket of peanuts was the only way I managed to wait patiently for dinner!
This was a practice that was discontinued about five years ago because, let’s face it, those peanut shells were slippery and people kept falling.
Some Texas Roadhouses will still provide you complimentary peanuts – but they’re in a bag. Which isn’t as cool, but admittedly is probably a lot safer and more sanitary.
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Baked beans are a necessary part of all barbecue, and it’s a travesty that Texas Roadhouse no longer serves them!
But I’ll freely admit that their baked beans weren’t, like, incredible or anything like that.
Just that standard, good balance of filling and savory with just a touch of sweetness.
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Texas Roadhouse’s oven roasted half chicken came in “regular” and “barbecue” varieties, and you can guess which one I liked better.
(I’ll give you a hint – it was the bbq.)
It was paired with mixed vegetables and rice, although of course you could usually swap those out for other sides instead.
It was filling and delicious, and it’s actually still available at Texas Roadhouses in the Phillippines. But let’s face it, it’s unlikely any of us is going to get all the way out there – and if we do, I’m not sure eating at Texas Roadhouse will be the first priority anyway!
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This is another old favorite that’s been gone for more than five years (with no indications that it’s coming back any time soon).
Southwest chicken was great – two chicken breasts topped with black beans, then pico de gallo, then sour cream.
(Plus, of course, a side.)
Simple, straightforward, filling, delicious. I know a lot of people miss it – but in all fairness, Texas Roadhouse has branched into a lot of other chicken dishes that are pretty tasty, so I can’t really hold this one against them.
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So there you have it – six discontinued Texas Roadhouse dishes that are, sadly, probably lost forever.
It’s a shame, but that’s the way life goes I guess.
And of course, this brings up one important question for me…
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What do YOU miss most from Texas Roadhouse’s menu?
Any great dishes I missed?
Let us know in the comments!
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