Great Rolls, Wrong Place for Wine
Mall del Norte Area · Laredo · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 26, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Texas Roadhouse Laredo’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Texas Roadhouse Laredo isn't really a wine list — it's a roster of brands you recognize from the grocery store checkout aisle. Nobody here is pretending otherwise, and at least the prices reflect that honesty.
The selection leans entirely on California mass-market workhorses: Josh Cellars Cab, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Barefoot in multiple varietals, and a lone Ste. Michelle Riesling holding down the Pacific Northwest corner. There's no regional exploration, no small producers, and no attempt to match the wine program to the quality of the hand-cut steaks on the menu. If you were hoping for something from, say, the Texas Hill Country to match the Lone Star setting, you'll be disappointed. This list could be dropped into any Texas Roadhouse from Laredo to Portland and nobody would notice the difference.
Glass pours run $6.99–$9.99, which is reasonable for what you're getting — essentially whatever the national chain has negotiated in bulk. There's no rotation, no seasonal pour, and no one at the table is going to talk you through your options with any confidence. Treat the by-the-glass program like a utility: it's there, it works, just don't expect it to surprise you.
Ste. Michelle Riesling — $7.99
Chateau Ste. Michelle is the most legitimate winemaker on this list. The Riesling is crisp, low-alcohol, and genuinely refreshing — and at under $8 a glass it's the only pour here that punches above its price point.
Fieldhouse Rosé
It gets overlooked because rosé doesn't scream steakhouse, but a chilled glass of this alongside the fried chicken tenders is actually a solid call — lighter, slightly fruity, and a nice contrast to the fried coating.
Barefoot Moscato
Barefoot Moscato is fine if you're at a backyard cookout and someone grabbed whatever was on sale. At a steakhouse dinner, it's a mismatch in every direction — cloying sweetness against seasoned beef is nobody's good idea.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Hand-cut Sirloin Steak
Josh Cab is a crowd-pleasing, soft-tannin California red that doesn't ask much of you — which is exactly what you want when the steak is the star. It won't challenge the sirloin, it'll just stay out of the way and let the char do the talking.
The Bottom Line
Texas Roadhouse Laredo is a great spot for a $17 steak and a bucket of rolls — the wine list is an afterthought and everyone involved knows it. Order a margarita, or grab the Ste. Michelle Riesling and call it a night.
· Laredo · Italian
If wine matters to you at dinner, Laredo has better options than this. Olive Garden's wine program is a corporate formality — two labels do not a wine list make. Order the cocktail, enjoy the breadsticks, and save the bottle for somewhere that earned it.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Laredo · Modern Mexican
Casa Azul's wine list has no business being this interesting for a modern Mexican spot in Laredo, and that's exactly why it earns a Wild Card. The list is small and the by-the-glass program is thin, but the bones are good — Patient Cottat Sancerre and Drouhin Pinot Noir don't end up on a 22-bottle list by accident. If you're eating here, skip the safe plays and lean into the whites.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Laredo · Contemporary bistro
Lolita's Bistro is doing more with a 19-bottle list than most Laredo restaurants would bother attempting — the Domaine Delaporte Sancerre, the Barbaresco, and the Bolgheri Rosso tell you someone cares. Markups run steep across the board, especially at the top of the list, so bring a budget or lean toward the Albariño and Pinot Noir by the glass. Worth stopping in, worth ordering wine — just go in with eyes open on price.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Laredo · New American / Latin Fusion
El Capataz Del Mar isn't a wine destination — it's a restaurant that happens to have seven bottles on a menu. The pricing is honest and the Garnacha options from AH-SO offer a slight spark of personality, but this list needs serious attention before it earns a real recommendation. Order a cocktail, or grab the white Garnacha if you want to say you tried.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Laredo · Steakhouse
El Asador is clearly a destination for the food — the wood-fired steaks, the Tuétano al Piquín, the oysters — and the margaritas are probably doing heavy lifting at the bar. But the wine list is a placeholder, not a program. Five unlabeled, undated-for-rotation bottles at a polished steakhouse in 2024 is a miss. Come for the beef, order a cocktail, and hope someone eventually hands this list to someone who cares.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
La Posada Hotel · Laredo · Steakhouse
The Tack Room isn't trying to be a wine destination, and it succeeds at being exactly what it is — a dependable hotel steakhouse list with some solid bottles hiding among the Cab parade. Order the Spanish or Argentine options, avoid the trophy-bottle markups, and you'll eat and drink just fine.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Hoschton · Steakhouse
Jacks is a genuinely fun neighborhood hang with solid food, but the wine program doesn't match the ambition of the kitchen. If wine is your thing, call ahead or bring your own if corkage is an option — otherwise, lean into the cocktails and enjoy the patio. We'd love to revisit this rating if they ever put some real thought into the list.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Point · Atlanta · Steakhouse
Malone's earns its loyal following on the strength of its pork chops and tenderloin, not its wine list. If wine matters to your meal, you may want to call ahead and ask what's available — or just lean into a cocktail and let the steak do the heavy lifting. This one's a food-first destination.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Acworth · Steakhouse
AG Steakhouse earns its reputation as a go-to for celebrations and big nights out on Lake Acworth — but the wine program appears to be in service of the experience rather than a destination in itself. If you're splurging on the filet or the Oscar-style halibut, budget accordingly for the bottle too, and don't expect the list to surprise you. A solid place to drink wine; not a reason to come specifically for wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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