Retired Couple Embarks on Culinary Journey Across Texas Roadhouse Locations

A retired American couple, Mike and Judy McNamara, have embarked on an ambitious quest to dine at every Texas Roadhouse restaurant in the United States. Currently traveling through Northwest Indiana, the couple is on one of their two annual road trips, with plans to visit a total of 650 locations. Mike McNamara shared their journey with Fox News Digital, revealing that they have already visited 433 locations, with more stops planned in Southern Ohio. The couple's love for Texas Roadhouse began years ago, but it wasn't until Judy's retirement in 2017 that they decided to track their visits. Mike created a spreadsheet to document their culinary adventure, which has become a significant part of their retirement lifestyle. While Judy enjoys alternating between chicken and shrimp dishes, Mike favors the six-ounce sirloin accompanied by a salad and baked potato. The McNamaras attribute their fondness for Texas Roadhouse to both the quality of the food and the welcoming atmosphere. Mike describes the restaurant chain as a "big, huge family," highlighting the connections they have made with staff and fellow diners during their travels. Their affection for the restaurant's home-style cooking has made it a staple in their lives, with Mike often indulging in sweet potatoes topped with cinnamon honey butter, which he creatively repurposes into dessert rolls. As they continue their journey, the McNamara couple exemplifies the joy of exploration and the simple pleasures of good food and community.