The "Parm-Everything" Upgrade
Highly RecommendedUpgrade any burger, steak, chicken breast, salmon, or side (such as broccoli) by adding their famous crusted Parmesan crust blend (garlic, herbs, ranch, cheese, panko crumbs).
Server & Kitchen Courtesy Guidelines
Important Diner Etiquette: Because LongHorn prepares steaks and seared entrees fresh to order, the kitchen staff can easily customize plates. However, these are unofficial culinary hacks and do not represent a pre-coded menu. Please use the following best practices when requesting off-menu items:
- Avoid Rush Hours: Order complex customizations (like customized chili-cheese fries) during off-peak times (e.g., 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM or after 8:30 PM).
- Describe, Don't Code: Instead of saying "Give me the secret burger," explain exactly: *"Could I please have the Cheeseburger topped with a Parmesan crust?"*
- Expect Small Upcharges: Adding custom toppings (like bacon crumbs, cheddar cheese sauce, or Parmesan breading) usually adds a small, fair upcharge ($1.00 – $2.50).
Signature Steakhouse Hacks
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Wood-Fire Hickory Grilling
Steak Char-BroilRequest flat-top cooked steaks (such as the standard Renegade Sirloin or burgers) to be grilled over the open-fire hickory grill instead, infusing deep smoky char-broiled flavor.
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Comfort SideLove Idaho mashed potatoes but craving the loaded toppings? Request mashed potatoes loaded with melted cheddar, crisp bacon bits, sour cream, and fresh chives.
Cinnamon Sweet Bread Butter
Dessert HackAdd a sweet, bakery-fresh touch to your complimentary warm honey wheat bread. Ask your server for a side of the signature sweet potato cinnamon-sugar whipped butter.
Steakhouse Dust Seasoning
Spicy KickInfuse deep steakhouse flavors into your sides. Request the signature Prairie Dust dry rub seasoning to be shaken over your hot French fries, sweet potato, or broccoli.
Custom Surf & Turf Combos
Protein MixCreate your own luxurious combination platter. Request to add a half-portion skewered Redrock Grilled Shrimp or lobster tail to any standard sirloin, ribeye, or chicken entrée.
Secret Menu FAQs
No. LongHorn Steakhouse **does not maintain an official secret menu database**. All dining hacks represent custom orders of standard ingredients prepared fresh in our kitchens. They depend on server-to-kitchen communications.
Certain menu modifications (like adding a Parmesan crust to steak cuts) are selectable inside the official online checkout interface. However, complex or custom side requests (like cinnamon butter or Prairie Dust on fries) are best requested by **calling the restaurant directly** or asking your server while dining in.
Because these are unofficial off-menu customizations, individual franchise kitchens have full discretion. During peak rush dinner hours (e.g. Friday night at 7:00 PM), the kitchen may decline complex modifications to maintain speed and safety standards.