Sources and Research Method
The source hierarchy used to separate current official menu facts, restaurant-level evidence, nutrition resources, company disclosures and independent planning estimates.
Source hierarchy
- Official Texas Roadhouse global menu: current category and item names.
- Official restaurant location pages: branch identity, address, phone, posted hours and local menu/order links.
- Official website-linked Nutrition & Allergens resource: current nutrition/allergen verification.
- Texas Roadhouse investor disclosures: dated company-level pricing or operating statements.
- Independent planning ranges: clearly labeled budgeting estimates that must be verified locally.
What counts as a strong local price observation
A useful local observation records the restaurant, date, exact item, portion, included sides, modifiers and order channel. A screenshot from another city or an undated third-party menu is not enough to claim a current local price. When a local observation is not available, the site tells readers to verify the selected restaurant instead of inventing precision.
The main menu guide shows how planning ranges are labeled. The editorial policy explains when overlapping or outdated pages are consolidated.
How sources are displayed
Guide pages include a visible “Sources used for this page” section when external research is material to the answer. The goal is traceability rather than citation volume: the source should directly support the claim being made. If a source is historical, that date context should remain clear.
If you identify a conflict between a guide and a stronger current source, follow the corrections process and include the page URL plus supporting evidence.