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.
Texas – Texas Roadhouse is set to open its first location in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at 4399 Cerrillos Road, with the grand opening scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m., coinciding with Labor Day. This new franchise adds to Texas Roadhouse’s growing presence in the state, making it the fifth restaurant in New Mexico, joining existing locations in Albuquerque, Hobbs, and Las Cruces.
The Santa Fe location features a spacious 7,900-square-foot facility, which began construction last year. To support its operations, the restaurant plans to hire a total of 200 staff members. As of Thursday, training sessions for new employees, including bartenders, are already in progress. The training is being spearheaded by the regional beverage manager, who is conducting sessions focused on the bar layout and overall service techniques.
There has been noticeable excitement and interest in the community regarding the upcoming opening of Texas Roadhouse. Many potential customers have visited the site to inquire about the restaurant and its offerings. The spokesperson for Texas Roadhouse conveyed that the company has witnessed a warm welcome in New Mexico, expressing confidence in the success of the new Santa Fe establishment.
Operational Hours
Once open, Texas Roadhouse will operate during 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.
About Texas Roadhouse
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas Roadhouse operates approximately 730 locations worldwide, along with 52 Bubba’s 33 locations and 15 Jaggers restaurants. Known for its casual dining atmosphere, the restaurant offers a diverse menu that includes steak, ribs, chicken, seafood, roast beef, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and a variety of made-from-scratch sides. One of the unique features of Texas Roadhouse is its complimentary bread, baked fresh every five minutes for guests.
Local Market and Competition
The Cerrillos Road area in Santa Fe has seen a notable increase in national and regional restaurant franchises in recent years. Texas Roadhouse will face competition from established local favorites such as Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, Outback Steakhouse, and Applebee’s Grill + Bar. Despite this competitive landscape, the brand’s focus on quality food and service may appeal to the local customer base.
As Santa Fe prepares for the opening of its new Texas Roadhouse, it marks not just a significant development for the restaurant chain but also adds to the vibrant dining options available within the community. With the promise of a robust menu and a dedicated workforce, the restaurant aims to establish a strong foothold in the local market.
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