If you’re in the mood for meat, LongHorn Steakhouse is one of the best, most reliable steak chains out there. The restaurant franchise — which has a unique history that began in Atlanta — offers a robust menu of entrees of all kinds. Yet, while you can order everything from salmon to pork chops to chicken, steak is the name of the game. Even better, you don’t necessarily have to spend a fortune for a delicious and flavorful cut of meat. Rather, LongHorn’s cheapest steak starts at roughly $16.29, depending on location, which will get you six ounces of the eatery’s Renegade Sirloin.
Sirloin is taken from the back ends of a cow, typically somewhere between the loin and the hip. For that reason, sirloins tend to be sold at a lower price point while still imparting flavor and some degree of tenderness. LongHorn’s sirloin, specifically, offers customers a center-cut top sirloin. It comes lean, grilled, and flavored by the chain’s Prairie Dust seasoning — one of LongHorn’s three iconic seasonings.
Fair warning, however, LongHorn’s sirloin is among the chain’s tougher meat options, as the Renegade Sirloin comes on the leaner side, hence its price point. As such, if you prefer your steak with a more tender consistency, you may have to spend a little more. LongHorn’s other steak options will cost you approximately $10 more than the sirloin, and the price only goes up from there.
Other LongHorn Steakhouse cuts worth carving into
Nevertheless, LongHorn’s Renegade Sirloin guarantees you the most bang for your buck. That is, if you like the sirloin cut of meat. While the chain’s lowest-priced steak starts at just around $16 for six ounces (or just under $20 for eight ounces), the next-cheapest cut of meat comes with a softer, more buttery flavor. Dubbed “Flo’s Filet,” this LongHorn steak starts at around $25 for six ounces. For that cost, you’ll get a more tender, center cut of meat that comes seared with grill seasoning.
After the sirloin and the filet, LongHorn’s steaks climb incrementally in price, so you can choose between ribeye variations, a New York strip, a T-bone, and a porterhouse, depending on your preferences and dining-out budget. Of all the options, the LongHorn Porterhouse will cost you the most money, priced at just around $35. However, this buys you 22 ounces, so if you want a big steak, that may very well be your best option.
Of course, regardless of the cut of meat you choose, you will receive more than just steak on your plate. All options come with your choice of side and salad, creating a well-rounded meal. Just make sure to save room for dessert — and consider following the advice of a former LongHorn employee and adding a scoop of ice cream.
