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| - Quality: I had the Chicken Tender meal with the corn dish and the steak fries. The quality is delicious and it doesn't taste like it came from a frozen bag. Everything is really fresh, especially the complimentary rolls and sweet butter they offer. It makes me come back again and again.
Service: The service here has always been exceptional. The servers seem genuinely interested in assisting you and go above and beyond to make sure you are consistency refilled with drinks and rolls
Speed: If you get here early enough, you won't have a wait. On the other hand, going at 7 p.m. on a Friday night can be up to two hours. Make sure to plan ahead if you want to eat here. It takes about 15 minutes to receive your food from when you order, but you'll receive unlimited rolls and cinnamon butter in the meantime. As a tip, utilize their "Call-ahead" seating. While they don't accept reservations, you'll receive a table faster if you call anytime before you arrive. I often call as soon as I get in the car!
Price: The prices are very modest. I tend to leave with a $16 bill including tip and always leave more than full. If you come before 6 p.m. on most weekdays, you can receive an "Early bird" meal discount on many food items.
Atmosphere: The restaurant is covered in country and "America" decor, and they play music to fit. It feels like a very casual and great place if you aren't looking for something fancy. It's very loud and has a "roudy" feel to it, so if you aren't looking for this type of atmosphere, this won't be the place. For those looking for a fun, laid back time, you'll fit in just fine.
Location: The parking lot can often be very full, so get here early. The location itself is located not terribly far from campus or the main part of Champaign. It's not difficult to get to if you have a car, but a bus can be more difficult to time correctly.
Variety: While they don't offer many healthy options to my girlfriend's dismay, they have your typical american fare. Not a place to take someone on a diet or who is a vegetarian, but you'll find your favorite meat item here (Chicken, steak, shrimp, etc.)
Consistency: I have constantly received excellent service, and while the food is better some days than others, I constantly want to go back.
Final thoughts; I love Texas Roadhouse. It's been one of my favorite places to go and has consistently delivered on both quality and service. Make sure to come early to avoid the long waits, but it's definitely worth any wait!
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