Save Money On LongHorn Steakhouse Takeout With This Steak Ordering Trick

LongHorn Steakhouse is known as a great spot for decent steaks at an affordable price. Still, even then the cost adds up. Some LongHorn steaks now cost upwards of $40, which is cheaper than some high-end restaurants, but hardly easy on the wallet. Luckily, if you're not looking to bite into one of the massive ribeye (which is LongHorn Steakhouse's best-seller) there's a way you can enjoy some tasty steak for less than $15. You just have to be a little sneaky about it.

Folks on the Internet have discovered that the 6-ounce sirloin steak from the kid's menu is the exact same as the one from the adult menu right down to the nutrition facts. In some cases, it actually looks bigger and better quality. The only difference between the kid's meal and the adult meal is that you get a drink with the kid's meal and a salad with the adult meal. The kid's version also has the option of grapes as a side, which isn't available for the adults. Best of all, the kids' menu is cheaper by around $6, depending on location.

As this news has spread, more and more people across social media have been testing it out, with similar results. One couple on Instagram said, "We eat dinner at LongHorn Steakhouse for $17. The kids' meal steaks we've been getting are way better than we expected." A Facebook customer said, "Best $10 I've spent in a long time!! This size is perfect for me cause I don't eat a lot of steak, comes with a drink and bread also!"

This sounds like an awesome way to save money, but there's one major catch –- you must be under 12 years old to order from the kids' menu. This is something every first-time diner at LongHorn Steakhouse should know, and employees have been told to strictly follow this rule. They won't ring up your meal at kids' prices if you order while in the restaurant unless you have a child present. So, you can't really make use of this hack while dining in. Instead, use this trick when ordering takeout.

The takeout menu on the site features a cheeseburger, chicken tenders, Kraft mac and cheese, and the sirloin steak. Through the site, you can choose how well you want it done and it'll come cooked just like a grown-up steak, complete with the seasonings that make LongHorn Steakhouse steaks so delicious. Select your side and drink, then pick it up with no one the wiser. You can even try this hack through delivery apps if you don't want to leave your home. No one can prove you don't have a child at home, so it allows you to get around the 12-and-under rule.

People who have tried this have found success and continue to do the hack regularly. It's worth noting that LongHorn Steakhouse has raised it's kids menu prices in recent years, but it still costs less than the adult options. It seems this ordering strategy is here to stay, as long as you order from home.