Hey, steak lovers, Texas Roadhouse brings that big Texas energy with blaring country tunes and plates stacked with the juiciest steaks, even if it started in Indiana back in 1993. Their biggest spot yet opened in Lubbock, Texas, on February 8, 2023, at 6101 Slide Road, taking over from an old joint that us meat fanatics packed for over 20 years. Mike Smith, the guy running it, told Everything Lubbock, “We wore that place out no parking, no grill space, no seats left.” This new spot’s a game-changer for us. It’s a massive 12,000 square feet, double the usual 6,700–7,500, with room for more grills to sear those USDA Choice steaks we live for. You’ve got 200+ parking spots, so you’re not circling forever, and 20% more seats mean less waiting for your rib-eye. The kitchen’s huge, keeping those steaks coming hot. A drive-thru? Yup, one of only 10 nationwide, perfect for grabbing your steak fix on the go, a trick they started during COVID. Texas Roadhouse is growing fast, with 700+ spots, 76 in Texas, and plans for 44 more soon, banking big bucks to keep the steak flowing. Their hand-cut steaks and three-day-cooked ribs with killer BBQ sauce are why we keep coming back, plus those warm rolls with honey butter pure heaven. An Arizona spot once dished out a 140-ounce rib-eye for a retirement party. That’s our vibe! This Lubbock gem has a big waiting area, a heated patio, and hours from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekends, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays. Grab Early Dine deals or hit Tuesday for a chill steak night. Use their app for takeout. It’s stockpile paradise!
1. Big, Bold, and Built to Impress
This Lubbock location is a behemoth 12,000 square feet, nearly twice the size of most Texas Roadhouse restaurants, which top out at around 6,700 to 7,500 square feet. It’s not necessarily about having a big building; it’s about providing you with room to relax, whether you’re driving into the parking lot or relaxing at the table. This place is designed to make things easy and enjoyable, regardless of how crowded it becomes.
Opening something this huge in Lubbock shows Texas Roadhouse is all about this town. It’s not just a restaurant it’s like a Texas landmark that says, “We’re here to do it big!”
2. Made for Good Times
Walk in, and you’ll feel the difference. With over 200 parking spaces, you’re not stuck circling like a vulture. There’s 20% more seating inside, so you’re not twiddling your thumbs forever on a busy Saturday. The kitchen’s got way more room too, so the cooks can keep those steaks and ribs coming out perfect without tripping over each other.
The wait area is a big deal. Mike Smith mentioned, “It’s the biggest we’ve ever had.” That is huge when the establishment is busy, and they have put in a heated patio so you are not freezing if you are waiting outside. All is done to get you to feel home from the moment you arrive to when you begin to eat.
3. A Drive Thru That’s a Game Changer
A drive thru at a steakhouse? Yeah, it’s a thing, and it’s awesome. This Lubbock location is one of just 10 Texas Roadhouse spots with one, and it’s a total win. It kicked off during COVID when dining rooms were limited, letting folks grab their favorite meals to go. Now, it’s a permanent option for when you’re craving those ribs or steaks but don’t have time to sit down.
Texas Roadhouse is all about experimenting with new things. They’ve got this side venture known as Jaggers, offering burgers and chicken sandwiches with the drive thru experience. It’s great to see them stay fresh while remaining true to their greatness.
4. Growing Big and Smart
This Lubbock eatery is just one of Texas Roadhouse’s huge expansion plans. As of January 21, 2025, they have more than 700 locations in 49 U.S. states and 10 nations, with 660 alone in the U.S. Texas has the most with 76 locations, and they are looking to add around 44 more restaurants in the near future. They plan to have over 900 locations in the next 10 years, which might position them as the largest casual dining brand name.
They’re doing great financially as well. Back in 2021, their restaurants were making more than $6 million apiece on average casual dining top dog. The Lubbock location, with its size and amenities such as the drive thru, demonstrates that they’re expanding with purpose and always consider what we as diners would like.
5. Food That’s Pure Love
Texas Roadhouse’s “bigger is better” thing isn’t limited to the building it’s in every bite. Their hand cut USDA Choice steaks are cut by people right in the restaurant, and those fall off the bone ribs? They’re slow cooked for three days with this incredible BBQ sauce. And don’t even mention the warm, just baked rolls with honey cinnamon butter they’re like a little slice of heaven before dinner.
They enjoy doing it all out. An Arizona restaurant provided a 140 ounce rib eye in May 2022 for a family enjoying a retirement celebration. That is the type of thing that puts a smile on your face and brings you back. The food, combined with the fun, western ambiance, makes each experience like a party you didn’t realize you needed.
Why This Place Rocks
Texas Roadhouse understands how to make a meal special. The Lubbock spot fixes the usual headaches of busy nights like long waits or no parking with more seats, a huge waiting area, and that heated patio. They’re open Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., so you’ve got tons of time to drop by. If you’re looking to pinch some pennies, their Early Dine deals prior to 6 p.m. on weekdays are a bargain. And if you’re looking for a low key dinner, Tuesday’s generally the most relaxed day.
Their takeout and online ordering makes it all so easy join a waitlist, order takeout, whatever you want. They have locations in San Antonio, El Paso, and Phoenix, as well as some in the Middle East, so they’re large but still like your local joint. They’re expanding rapidly but never lose that commitment to great food and the warm feeling.
Mike Smith, who hails from Lubbock, said it best: “I built the biggest damn Texas Roadhouse in the world.” You get the sense of pride with that, and it is evident in every nook and cranny of this establishment. It’s not so much a restaurant as it is a celebration of what Texas Roadhouse stands for. You’re either a stockpile or you’re just in here for those out of this world rolls, but Lubbock’s ready to give you a Texas sized good time. Grab a seat, dig in, and soak up the vibe!
