News Summary
Santa Fe is gearing up for the opening of Texas Roadhouse, its first location in the city, on September 4th. This new restaurant will offer a robust menu featuring steaks, ribs, and more, while also creating 200 job opportunities in the community. With flexible operating hours and a vibrant dining atmosphere on Cerrillos Road, locals can look forward to an exciting dining experience as Texas Roadhouse joins the area’s growing food scene.
New Mexico – Texas Roadhouse is set to launch its first location in Santa Fe on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023, at 3 p.m. The new restaurant is located at 4399 Cerrillos Road, marking a significant addition to the local dining scene.
This Santa Fe outpost is the fifth Texas Roadhouse in New Mexico, joining existing locations in Albuquerque (two sites), Hobbs, and Las Cruces. The establishment spans a sizable 7,900 square feet and has been under construction since last year.
To staff the new restaurant, Texas Roadhouse plans to hire a total of 200 employees. Training for these new positions, which includes roles for bartenders, commenced on Thursday prior to the opening. The training is being led by regional beverage manager Loretta Martin, who is instructing new staff on the bar layout and other essential operations.
The anticipation surrounding the Santa Fe restaurant is palpable, with many locals expressing enthusiasm and visiting to ask about the new dining option. Texas Roadhouse spokesperson Stephanie Keck has acknowledged the warm reception the brand has received in New Mexico and has conveyed confidence in the success of this new location.
Operating Hours
Once it opens, the Texas Roadhouse in Santa Fe will be operating under the following hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Texas Roadhouse Overview
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas Roadhouse has grown to encompass around 730 locations globally, including 52 locations of its subsidiary, Bubba’s 33, and 15 Jaggers restaurants. The company is known for its vast menu, which features steak, ribs, chicken, seafood, roast beef, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and made-from-scratch sides. Each restaurant also serves complimentary bread that is baked fresh every five minutes.
Local Market Competition
The area around Cerrillos Road has experienced a recent uptick in national and regional restaurant franchises. This includes well-known competitors such as Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, Outback Steakhouse, and Applebee’s Grill + Bar, creating a competitive landscape as Texas Roadhouse prepares for its grand opening.
The opening of Texas Roadhouse is expected to provide a new dining option for residents and visitors in Santa Fe, contributing to the local economy by creating job opportunities and adding variety to the area’s restaurant offerings.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
- Santa Fe New Mexican: Texas Roadhouse Plans Labor Day Opening
- USA Today: Texas Roadhouse New Restaurants Locations
- Savannah Now: Texas Roadhouse Expanding in Georgia
- Wikipedia: Texas Roadhouse
- Google Search: Texas Roadhouse Opening
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