Cheddars Trio Sampler: Price, Calories & Nutrition Guide
The Cheddars Trio Sampler is a shareable appetizer plate that lets you choose any three of Cheddar’s homestyle starters on one plate. Instead of picking a single appetizer for the table, you mix and match from five favourites — dips, hand-breaded tenders, cheese bites and queso fries — for one price.
It is made for sharing before the main course, for game-day takeout, and for anyone who wants to try more than one starter without ordering three full appetizers. This guide covers the Trio Sampler price, the five appetizers you can choose from, its calories, and how to order it online.
Price
$12.79
Calories
2,360–2,410
Category
Appetizers
What Comes With the Trio Sampler?
The Trio Sampler is one shareable plate built from your choice of three appetizers. You pick any three of the five homestyle starters below, so the plate can be all dips, mostly fried favourites, or a mix of both. The dips arrive with their chips and sauces, and the fried picks come with their usual accompaniments, ready for the whole table to dig in.
Your three picks (choose any 3)
How Much Does the Trio Sampler Cost?
The Trio Sampler price is $12.79 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s. That is much less than what the three picks would cost as full appetizers on their own — even the three lowest-priced choices on the list, the Chips & Homemade Queso, Wisconsin Cheese Bites and Santa Fe Spinach Dip, add up to $25.37 at regular appetizer prices, so the sampler is the budget-friendly way to taste several starters at once.
Trio Sampler
Pick any three homestyle appetizers — dips, tenders, cheese bites or queso fries — on one shareable plate.
Choose 3 of 5 Appetizers · Shareable Plate · Dine-In & To Go
$12.79
Prices can differ between restaurants, and the final total may change if you add extra appetizers or drinks to the order. Check the price shown by your local Cheddar’s before checkout, because prices and availability are set by each location.
Trio Sampler Nutrition and Calories
Cheddar’s lists the Trio Sampler at 2,360 to 2,410 calories for the plate, and where your order lands in that range depends on which three appetizers you choose. It is a sharing plate, so those calories are spread across everyone at the table rather than eaten by one person. Cheddar’s does not publish a full fat, sodium and protein breakdown for the sampler as a single item, so the verified values are:
Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
Calories | 2,360–2,410 cals |
If you are tracking your intake, the simplest lever is your three picks: a plate built around the two dips and tenders will sit at a different point in the range than one built around queso fries and cheese bites. Ask your restaurant for the current per-item nutrition information if you need the full breakdown before ordering.
What to Pair With the Trio Sampler
A Family Bundle turns the sampler into the first course of a full takeout feast. The plate keeps everyone snacking while the bundle’s burgers, tenders or ribs are shared out as the main event.
Steaks, ribs and burgers are the classic next course after a shared starter. Order the Trio Sampler for the table, then move on to a Top Sirloin, a rack of baby back ribs or a scratch burger for each person.
A House Salad or a soup balances the plate. The sampler is rich and mostly fried, so adding something fresh and green — or a cup of Baked Potato Soup — rounds out the meal without another heavy dish.
Is the Trio Sampler Good for Sharing?
Yes — sharing is exactly what it is built for. The Trio Sampler sits in the Shareable Appetizers section of the menu, and one plate with three different starters gives everyone at the table something to pick at while the main dishes are being prepared.
It also suits mixed groups where nobody can agree on one appetizer. With five options to choose from, the person who wants queso, the person who wants tenders and the person who wants spinach dip all get their pick on a single plate, for one price.
Nutrition and Allergen Considerations
At 2,360 to 2,410 calories for the whole plate, the Trio Sampler is an occasional sharing treat rather than an everyday starter, and the three appetizers you choose decide where in that range your order falls. Cheddar’s official allergen guide does not list the sampler as a single item — each of its components is listed separately — so check the guide for your three picks before ordering if you have a food allergy. Cheddar’s warns that its kitchens use shared cooking and preparation areas, and that items cooked in the fryer present a cross-contamination risk, so it cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens.
How to Order the Trio Sampler Online
To check availability and place a takeout order:
- Visit the Cheddar’s online menu.
- Select your preferred restaurant.
- Open Appetizers and choose Trio Sampler.
- Pick the three appetizers you want on the plate.
- Confirm the current price and complete checkout.
Availability and pricing can vary by location. If you need to change or cancel a To Go order after placing it, Cheddar’s advises contacting the restaurant directly.
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Final Thoughts
The Cheddars Trio Sampler puts any three of the kitchen’s homestyle appetizers — queso, spinach dip, hand-breaded tenders, cheese bites or queso fries — on one shareable plate for $12.79. It is the easiest way to try several starters at once, whether you are sharing at the table or ordering takeout for a group. Confirm the current price and nutrition information with your selected restaurant before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much does the Cheddars Trio Sampler cost?
A: The Trio Sampler costs $12.79 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s. Prices can vary by location, so check your local restaurant before ordering.
Q2: What comes with the Trio Sampler?
A: You choose any three of five appetizers: Chips & Homemade Queso, Santa Fe Spinach Dip, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Wisconsin Cheese Bites or Cheddar’s Queso Fries, served together on one shareable plate.
Q3: How many calories are in the Trio Sampler?
A: Cheddar’s lists the Trio Sampler at 2,360 to 2,410 calories for the plate, depending on which three appetizers you choose. It is a sharing plate, so the calories are split across the table.
Q4: Can I order the Trio Sampler To Go?
A: Yes. The Trio Sampler is on the Cheddar’s To Go menu, so you can order it online for takeout: open Appetizers, choose Trio Sampler, pick your three appetizers and complete checkout.
Q5: Is the Trio Sampler good value compared with ordering appetizers separately?
A: Yes. At $12.79 it costs much less than what its three picks would cost as full appetizers — even the three lowest-priced options on the list add up to $25.37 at regular appetizer prices.
