Arby’s Sauces Guide: Every Sauce, Best Pairings, and How to Use Them

Arby’s may be famous for roast beef sandwiches and curly fries, but the sauce lineup deserves its own spotlight. From the classic tangy Arby’s Sauce to creamy Horsey Sauce and sweet-heat favorites like Bronco Berry, these condiments can completely change the flavor of a meal.

In this guide, you’ll find the sauces broken down by style, plus simple pairing ideas and easy ways to use each sauce at home beyond the drive-thru.

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What Sauces Does Arby’s Have?

To make this easy to navigate, the sauces are grouped into four buckets:

  • Traditional and classic sauces
  • Spicy sauces
  • Creamy sauces
  • Sweet and tangy sauces

Classic Arby’s Sauces

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This classic tomato-based sauce is a sweeter and tangier version of ketchup. The garlic, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper make it ideal for pairing with red meat. Pour it on a roast beef sandwich, use it as a steak sauce, or mix it with ground beef for a fantastic Sloppy Joe.
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Copycat Arby's sauce in front of a roast beef sandwich.
Arby’s Red Ranch Sauce
Arby’s Red Ranch Sauce is a sweet and tangy sauce that's perfect for dipping or topping sandwiches.
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Copycat Arby's red ranch sauce and two roast beef sandwiches.
Arby’s Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Definitely, one of the more decadent options on Arby’s sauce list, Cheddar Cheese Sauce is exactly what you think it is: hot and gooey deliciousness. It comes as one of the two sauces on Arby’s Beef and Cheddar sandwiches, but you will want to use it on just about anything. It is perfect for topping fries, nachos, and baked potatoes or mixing with no-bean chili for the best chili cheese dogs.
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homemade Arby's beef and cheddar sandwiches.
Arby’s Horsey Sauce
Not everyone is that into horseradish, but for those who are, there is something a bit addictive about the nasal-clearing pungent kick it delivers. The Horsey Sauce from Arby's blunts the bite of the horseradish with plenty of mayonnaise and sugar, but it's not totally tame. Horsey Sauce is great on roast beef, burgers, and even salmon.
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Copycat Arby's horsey sauce and roast beef sandwiches behind it.

Spicy Options

One of the faves of Arby fans, Spicy Three Pepper Sauce, does bring the heat, but not in any sort of intimidating way. If you are wondering, the three peppers are jalapenos, paprika, and, surprisingly, red bell peppers. This sauce is an excellent substitute for any of the other Arby’s tomato-based sauces. Arby lists Spicy Three Pepper Sauce as a dipping sauce on the menu, but it is also incredible on wings and sandwiches. You should try this sauce with mozzarella sticks.
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This sauce is bright red and fresh-tasting, but believe it or not; there’s not a single berry in the recipe! However, when a dipping sauce tastes this great, who will complain? It’s thick and sweet with chopped jalapeno peppers, cayenne pepper, and paprika. This sauce has the perfect balance of sweetness and heat. Arby’s serves Bronco Berry Sauce with Jalapeno Bites, but it’s equally good as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, fries, or even a delicious stir-fry sauce!
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Creamy Options

Arby’s Tzatziki Sauce Easy Copycat Recipe
Tzatziki is a traditional Greek sauce made with tangy yogurt, crunchy cucumbers, fragrant dill, and a touch of garlic and lemon juice. It’s light and creamy, ideal for enhancing but not overwhelming a dish’s flavor. Arby’s serves tzatziki sauce on their lamb gyro, but it is also great on a steak sandwich, as an alternative to mayo in a chicken salad recipe, or even as a topping for a baked potato.
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bowl of copycat Arby's tzatziki sauce.

Creative ways to use Arby’s sauces at home

These sauces are not limited to dipping. A few easy upgrades:

  • Stir Arby’s Sauce into ground beef for sloppy joes or use as a quick glaze for meatballs.
  • Mix Cheddar Cheese Sauce into chili or drizzle over a baked potato bar.
  • Use Horsey Sauce as a spread for roast beef sliders, or as a quick sauce for salmon.
  • Toss wings or tenders with Spicy Three Pepper Sauce for a fast weeknight dinner.
  • Use Bronco Berry as a sweet-heat dip for chicken, or brush it on grilled pork.
  • Swap tzatziki for mayo on sandwiches, or use it as a cool topping for roasted potatoes.

Final Note

If you have ever thought, “I only go to Arby’s for the sauce,” you are not alone. These condiments are built for mixing, dipping, spreading, and upgrading everything from sandwiches to fries to quick weeknight meals. Keep a couple of favorites on hand, and you can turn basic food into something that tastes restaurant-worthy fast.

photos of homemade Arby's sauce and horsey sauce.

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