Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Total Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries	Common Stock	Additional Paid in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at Dec. 25, 2012	$ 530,737	$ 525,084	$ 69	$ 199,967	$ 327,509	$ (2,461)	$ 5,653
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 25, 2012	68,977,045		68,977,045
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income	65,928	63,304			63,304		2,624
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax of $401	634	634				634
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(2,459)						(2,459)
Minority interest liquidation adjustments	36	36		36
Dividends declared and paid ($0.36 per share)	(16,804)	(16,804)			(16,804)
Dividends declared ($0.12 per share)	(8,458)	(8,458)			(8,458)
Shares issued under stock option plan including tax effects	16,014	16,014	1	16,013
Shares issued under stock option plan including tax effects (in shares)			976,659
Settlement of restricted stock units			1	(1)
Settlement of restricted stock units (in shares)			832,467
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings	(5,477)	(5,477)		(5,477)
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings (in shares)			(274,860)
Share-based compensation	10,583	10,583		10,583
Balance at Sep. 24, 2013	$ 590,734	$ 584,916	$ 71	$ 221,121	$ 365,551	$ (1,827)	$ 5,818
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 24, 2013	70,511,311		70,511,311