Tempe Texas Roadhouse Car Show Recap | Food, Cars & Community | January 2026

This video is a recap from the Texas Roadhouse Car Show held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Texas Roadhouse located at 3510 South Emerald Drive, Tempe, AZ.

This event runs every first Saturday of the month from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and it’s a smartly run, low-barrier car show that delivers strong foot traffic and a great atmosphere.

Here’s how it works:

No entry fee

No spectator fee

Bring a vehicle and receive 30% off your meal

Participants also receive a free raffle ticket

Restaurant remains fully open and typically very busy

Despite being a slightly smaller show, the turnout was solid. The vibe was relaxed and family-friendly, with lots of kids, lots of families, and a steady flow of people throughout the event.

The location plays a big role in its success. The show sits in a large commercial shopping area, with IKEA directly across the street and multiple retail stores nearby. That created constant crossover traffic—people shopping, stopping to look at cars, heading into the restaurant, then coming back out for another walk-through.

It worked exactly as intended.

This recap highlights:

A good variety of vehicles

Strong pedestrian traffic from nearby businesses

A packed restaurant with natural spillover

A welcoming, community-focused atmosphere

Events like this are a reminder that you don’t need a massive venue to create value. The right location, incentives, and consistency make all the difference.

I’ll absolutely be attending this one again.

Event details:
• Texas Roadhouse Car Show – Tempe
• 3510 S. Emerald Dr, Tempe, AZ
• First Saturday of every month
• 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Free to attend | Free to participate