Great Rolls, Wrong Place for Wine
Mall del Norte Area · Laredo · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 26, 2026
Wingman Metrics
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.
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Crowd Pleasers
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Basic Stemmed
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