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The Board of Directors
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.:
We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our firm under the headings "Experts," "Summary—Summary Historical and Pro Forma Combined Financial and Operating Data—Historical Combined Financial and Operating Data" and "Selected Historical and Pro Forma Combined Financial and Operating Data—Historical Combined Financial and Operating Data" in the prospectus. Our report refers to the adoption of the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," in 2002.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Louisville, Kentucky
May 6, 2004
Independent Auditors' Consent