Great Rolls, Wrong Place for Wine
Mall del Norte Area · Laredo · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 26, 2026
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.
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
· Laredo · Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Taberna Laredo is the kind of place that wine-obsessed travelers bookmark and casual diners stumble into and never forget. If you're in Madrid and serious about drinking well at dinner, this belongs on your shortlist.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Laredo · Modern Mexican
The wine list at Cantina Laredo Laredo is functional, priced fairly for a casual chain, and completely devoid of ambition — but honestly, you're probably here for the guacamole and a frozen margarita anyway. If you do order wine, grab the Marqués de Cáceres Rosé and call it a night.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Laredo · Italian
Johnny Carino's Laredo isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. If you're here, go on a Sunday or Wednesday, grab that half-price Albertoni, and keep your expectations parked firmly at 'Italian chain in Laredo.'
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Mall del Norte Area · Laredo · American steakhouse / ribs
Tony Roma's Laredo is here to serve ribs, and the wine list knows its place in the pecking order. Nothing wrong with it, nothing exciting about it — if wine matters to you tonight, manage expectations accordingly.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Laredo · Laredo · Steakhouse / Mexican Grilled Meats
El Rancho isn't a wine destination — it's a meat destination that happens to have wine on the table. The list is basic, the prices are fair, and if you stick to the 14 Hands or Mirassou, you'll drink fine. Just don't show up hoping to discover anything.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · Steakhouse
Il Premio is a steakhouse that took its wine list seriously enough to skip the obvious plays, and the result is one of the more interesting Italian-focused lists in Atlanta right now. It's compact, priced fairly across the board, and built for exploration — whether you're going glass by glass through the Italian regions or just need a solid bottle of Chianti Classico at $72 to make a steak dinner feel right. We'd send a friend here specifically for the wine.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Healdsburg · Steakhouse
Stark's is the rare steakhouse that treats wine as something other than an afterthought or a cash grab. The list is compact but genuinely considered, markups are fair across the board, and the full bottle-to-glass availability is a policy every restaurant should copy. If you're eating in Healdsburg and want to drink well without overpaying, this is a legitimate stop.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Albany · Albany · Steakhouse
Order by the glass and explore: the posted menu gives you Riesling, Chablis, Cahors and Rioja without a bottle commitment. Pentimento at $16 is our price-conscious red starting point. Check the current list before ordering; the complete cellar, service and storage haven't been independently verified.
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