This Tropical Texas Roadhouse Margarita Is A Hidden Gem On Its Drink Menu

Here at Tasting Table, we've long believed that the Texas Roadhouse margarita game sweeps competitors by a landslide. The chain may be known for its flavorful-yet-affordable meats, but some of the best things to order at the Roadhouse aren't steaks. Today, we're shining the spotlight on the mango margarita.

This sleeper hit is a vibrant candidate from the restaurant chain's undersung margarita menu. While the Jamaican Cowboy marg arguably has a way cooler name, Texas Roadhouse's frozen mango margarita is a straightforward blended beauty that totally delivers. The golden puree arrives in a gargantuan glass goblet, garnished with a smoky, salty Tajín rim and chunks of fruity mango on top. Add in the pop of green from the tangy lime wedge, and it's an impressive presentation that made us rethink our expectations for the Roadhouse. This mango margarita may deviate from the true marg formula of lime juice, tequila, and triple sec on the rocks, but it walks the line of zingy accessibility without veering into cloying sweetness. Instead, this sipper is refreshing, balanced, and bright enough to cut through the savory richness of a steak dinner. Or, skip the entree course altogether, call up a friend or two, and hit the Roadhouse for a night of appetizers (cactus blossom, anyone?) and a few frozens.

We aren't the only ones digging TR's tropical and aesthetically grandiose margarita. In a Facebook post, a fan raves about it, saying, "Started with a frozen mango margarita rimmed in Tajín: sweet, spicy, and strong in all the right ways." Elsewhere online, Tripadvisor reviews echo the Texas Roadhouse mango marg praise: "Great drinks! Went here with a bunch of friends and was not disappointed! We ordered a raspberry margarita, a mango margarita, and a cowboy cooler for drinks. All were super refreshing."

A Reddit thread with over 3,000 upvotes praises Texas Roadhouse for its general quality for the price point, and the comments section is filled with enthusiastic fans sharing their go-to Roadhouse orders, with one urging, "Try the mango margarita with tajin rim." So, what makes that frozen mango marg so good? We do know that Texas Roadhouse's Legend margarita requires a blend of three types of tequilas to make (blanco, reposado, and añejo) as well as Grand Marnier. Here, the trifecta of tequila ages makes for a dimensional tasting profile that clocks high on intrigue factor. But we don't know whether the same formula applies to TR's frozen mango margarita. All we know is, it belongs on your radar.