About this dish
The Cactus Blossom sits in the Appetizers section of the Texas Roadhouse menu. Hand-carved giant onion battered and fried golden, served with cactus dipping sauce.
At $9.99, this dish lands above the appetizers average across the chains MenuDive tracks. It is also flagged as a brand callout: House signature starter. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Texas Roadhouse is a steakhouse chain founded in 1993 and currently operates more than 700 across the u.s. and worldwide. The kitchen runs on Mon-Thu 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fri 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Texas Roadhouse, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Texas Roadhouse menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Appetizers category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Texas Roadhouse
- Cactus Blossom Petals — $7.99, 990 cal