Cover [Abstract] Document Information [Table] Document Information [Line Items] Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Transition Report Securities Act File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Statement [Table] Statement Statement Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $32 at June 30, 2026 and $12 at December 30, 2025 Inventory, Net Inventories, net Prepaid Taxes Prepaid income taxes Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. This excludes amounts related to prepaid taxes. Prepaid Expenses Current Excluding Prepaid Taxes Prepaid expenses and other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,460,453 at June 30, 2026 and $1,379,207 at December 30, 2025 Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating lease right-of-use assets, net Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $33,957 at June 30, 2026 and $29,611 at December 30, 2025 Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Segment assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Operating Lease, Liability, Current Current portion of operating lease liabilities Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Contract with Customer, Liability, Current Ending balance Beginning balance Deferred revenue-gift cards Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued wages Taxes Payable, Current Income taxes payable Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, licenses. Accrued Taxes and Licenses, Current Accrued taxes and licenses Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other accrued liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt Amount of deposits held by the entity for restricted stock and other deposits. Restricted Stock And Other Deposits, Noncurrent Restricted stock and other deposits Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred tax liabilities, net Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock ($0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding) Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 65,585,589 and 65,943,730 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 30, 2025, respectively) Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Equity, Attributable to Parent Total Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries stockholders' equity Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interests Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance Balance Total equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and equity Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars) Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Food and Beverage [Member] Restaurant and other sales Franchise [Member] Royalties and franchise fees Revenues [Abstract] Revenue: Revenue Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Restaurant and other sales Total revenue Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses: No definition available. Restaurant Operating Costs [Abstract] Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below): Cost of product sold and service rendered, excluding direct labor, depreciation, depletion, and amortization. Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Direct Labor, Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization Food and beverage Food and Beverage Cost, Direct Labor Labor Rent and lease expense included in cost of revenue. Rent And Lease Expense Included In Cost Of Revenue Rent Other Cost and Expense, Operating Other operating Other Operating Pre-Opening Costs Pre-opening Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Impairment and closure, net General and Administrative Expense General and administrative Costs and Expenses Total costs and expenses Operating Income (Loss) Income from operations Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating Interest income, net Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income before taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income including noncontrolling interests Net income including noncontrolling interests Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-Sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax of $12 and $30 Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Total comprehensive income Earnings Per Share Net income per common share attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries: Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic Basic EPS (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted Shares-diluted (in shares) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Cash dividends declared per share Dividends declared (in dollars per share) OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment, Tax Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Parent [Member] Total Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid in Capital Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Noncontrolling Interests Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Dividends declared Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Shares issued under share-based compensation plans including tax effects Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Shares issued under share-based compensation plans including tax effects (in shares) Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings (in shares) Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value Repurchase of shares of common stock, including excise tax as applicable Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Repurchase of shares of common stock, including excise tax as applicable (in shares) APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition Share-based compensation Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Loss on disposition of assets This element represents any impairment of long-lived assets associated with restaurants where the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable and exceeds the fair value of the asset and expenses associated with the closure of a restaurant. Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges Cash Flows Impact Impairment and closure costs Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution Distributions of income received from investments in unconsolidated affiliates Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) Provision for doubtful accounts Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Share-based compensation expense Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating working capital, net of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability Deferred revenue-gift cards Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities Accrued wages Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable, Net of Income Taxes Receivable Prepaid income taxes and income taxes payable This element represents the net change during the reporting period in accrued taxes and licenses. Increase (Decrease) Accrued Taxes and Licenses Accrued taxes and licenses Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Other accrued liabilities Amount represents that operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Operating Lease Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Other liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Capital expenditures-property and equipment Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisitions of franchise restaurants, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale Purchases of debt securities Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments Proceeds from sale of investments in unconsolidated affiliates Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of property and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Lease Receivables Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from Lines of Credit Proceeds from revolving credit facility Repayments of Lines of Credit Payments on revolving credit facility Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders The net cash inflow (outflow) related to restricted stock and other deposits during the period. Proceeds From Repayments Of Restricted Stock and Other Deposits Proceeds from restricted stock and other deposits, net Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchase of shares of common stock, including excise taxes as applicable Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Dividends paid to shareholders Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents-end of period Cash and cash equivalents-beginning of period Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized Income Taxes Paid, Net Income taxes paid Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Capital expenditures included in current liabilities Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Recent Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements Long-term Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Long-term Debt Revenue Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Revenue Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Acquisitions. Business Combination [Text Block] Acquisitions Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings Per Share Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Stock Repurchase Programs Treasury Stock [Text Block] Stock Repurchase Programs Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] Schedule of disaggregated revenue Tabular disclosure of receivable, contract liability from contract with customer. Includes, but is not limited to, change in contract asset and contract liability. Contract with Customer, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of deferred revenue Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Represents information relating to five franchise restaurants. Five Franchise Restaurants [Member] Five franchise restaurants Acquisitions Acquisitions Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Summary the consideration paid for the acquisitions, and the estimated preliminary fair value of the assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of calculation of earnings per share and weighted average shares outstanding Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of fair values for our financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Schedule to reconcile our segment results to our consolidated results Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of restaurant margin to income from operations . Schedule To Reconcile Our Restaurant Margin To Income From Operations [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of restaurant margin to income from operations Franchisor, Ownership [Table] Franchisor Disclosure [Axis] Franchisor Disclosure [Domain] Entity Operated Units [Member] Company-owned Franchised Units [Member] Franchise Statistical Measurement [Axis] Statistical Measurement [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum Maximum [Member] Maximum Real Estate Property Ownership [Axis] Real Estate Properties [Domain] Consolidated Properties [Member] Majority-owned Unconsolidated Properties [Member] Unconsolidated Geographic Distribution [Axis] Geographic Distribution [Domain] Geographic Distribution, Domestic [Member] Geographic Distribution, Domestic Geographic Distribution, Foreign [Member] Geographic Distribution, Foreign Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] UNITED STATES Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Domestic restaurants that have been franchised by the franchisor. Domestic Franchise Restaurants Units [Member] Domestic franchise restaurants Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] Basis of Presentation Represents the number of restaurant concepts. Number of Restaurant Concepts Number of restaurant concepts Number of Restaurants Number of restaurants Number of restaurants Number of States in which Entity Operates Number of states in which restaurants operate The number of United States Territories the entity operates in as of the balance sheet date. Number of United States Territories in which restaurants operate Number of united states territories in which restaurants operate Number of Countries in which Entity Operates Number of countries in which restaurants operate Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Ownership percentage Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Credit Facility Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term Debt Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Revolving Credit Facility Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity The contingent increase above the maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility, if any one or more of the existing banks or new banks agree to provide such increased commitment amount. Line of Credit Facility Contingent Increase, Additional Borrowing Capacity Revolving credit facility contingent increase in maximum borrowing capacity Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest rate added to base rate (as a percent) Long-Term Line of Credit Revolving credit facility, amount outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Revolving credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Letters of credit outstanding Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Weighted-average interest rate (as a percent) Threshold for aggregate secured indebtedness relating to debt agreement. Debt Instrument Aggregate Secured Indebtedness Threshold Threshold for aggregate secured indebtedness Represents the condition for additional borrowing of secured debt, based on the specified percentage on consolidated tangible net worth. Debt Instrument, Condition for Additional Borrowing of Secured Debt Based on Percentage of Consolidated Tangible Net Worth Debt instrument condition for additional borrowing of secured debt, based on percentage of consolidated tangible net worth Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] This member represents information about franchise royalty. Franchise royalties Royalties This member represents information about franchise fees. Franchise fees Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Revenue Amount of increase in obligation due to gift card activations. Contract with Customer, Liability, Gift Card Activations Gift card activations, net of third-party fees Amount of decrease in obligation due to gift card redemptions and breakage. Contract with Customer, Liability, Gift Card Redemptions and Breakage Gift card redemptions and breakage Credit Card [Member] Credit Card Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized Deferred revenue recognized Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective tax rate (as a percent) Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Lease Agreements [Member] Lease Agreements Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Other Commitments [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Loss Contingency Accrual Loss contingency accrual Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Contingently liable amount Represents the number of leases guarantees of the entity where entity is contingently liable. Number Of Leases Contingently Liable Number of leases guarantees entity contingently liable Represents the number of suppliers providing most of the supplies of beef for the entity's restaurants. Number of Significant Beef Suppliers Number of suppliers providing most of the company's beef Represents the information pertaining to twenty domestic franchise restaurants. Twenty Domestic Franchise Restaurants [Member] Twenty domestic franchise restaurants Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis] Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain] Officer [Member] Officer Business Combination, Voting Equity Interest Acquired, Percentage Ownership interest Number of Businesses Acquired Number of restaurants acquired Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Purchase price paid Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property and equipment The amount of operating lease right of use assets recognized as of the acquisition date. Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Operating Lease Right of Use Assets Operating lease right-of-use assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Other assets Amount of operating lease liabilities due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Operating Lease Liabilities Current portion of operating lease liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue-gift cards Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Current liabilities Amount of operating lease liabilities due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent , Operating Lease Liabilities Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value Noncontrolling interests Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Total Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Weighted-average life Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Goodwill deductible for tax purposes Related Party Transaction [Table] Represents certain officers, directors and shareholders of the entity. Officers, directors and shareholders Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transactions Revenues Royalties and fees received from franchise and license restaurants Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Earnings Per Share Earning Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Basic EPS: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted EPS: Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements Dilutive effect of nonvested stock units (in shares) Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Recurring [Member] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Measurements Amount of transfers of assets measured on a recurring basis levels within the fair value hierarchy. Fair Value, Assets, Transfers Amount Transfer of asset levels within the fair value hierarchy Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Deferred compensation plan - assets Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent Deferred compensation plan - liabilities Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale Debt securities Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Stock Repurchase Program [Member] Stock Repurchase Program. [Member] New stock repurchase program Previous Stock Repurchase Program [Member] Previous Stock Repurchase Program Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Stock Repurchase Programs Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount Repurchase of common stock authorized by board of directors The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period, excluding excise taxes. Payments to repurchase common stock, excluding excise taxes Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Number of shares repurchased Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount Amount remaining under authorized stock repurchase program Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Reportable Segment, Aggregation before Other Operating Segment [Member] Represents information relating to Texas Roadhouse segment. Texas Roadhouse Segment [Member] Texas Roadhouse Represents information relating to Bubba's 33 segment. Bubba's 33 Segment [Member] Bubba's 33 Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member] Other Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] Segment Information Aggregate of restaurant and other sales less restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization) directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Restaurant Margin Restaurant margin Restaurant margin Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets Capital expenditures Number of Reportable Segments Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table] Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] Segment Information Represents information pertaining to Gerald L. Morgan. Gerald L. Morgan Represents information pertaining to Christopher C. Colson. Christopher C. Colson