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LongHorn Baby Back Ribs Price, Calories & Nutrition (2026)

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LongHorn Baby Back Ribs are slow-roasted, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, fire-grilled and brushed with LongHorn’s housemade sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. In 2026 the half rack costs $20.99–$22.29 and the full rack costs $27.49–$28.79 on LongHorn’s own menu, and the two sizes run 820 calories and 1,630 calories before sides. The question everyone asks is half rack or full rack, and the short answer is this: the half rack feeds one hungry person, and the full rack feeds two people or one very hungry person, for only about $6 more. The full comparison is below. Prices vary by location, so every price below is a researched 2026 range, checked October 10, 2026.

Baby Back Ribs price (2026)

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Prices are USD, checked October 10, 2026. Prices vary by location. Your LongHorn may charge slightly more or less.

The official checks sit near the top of the range, which is the usual pattern for LongHorn’s own menu. Third-party listings run lower: several current guides list the half rack starting around $21.29–$21.99, inside the official band. The lunch price (from $18.99) is the cheapest way to get the ribs, though lunch portions and availability vary by location. The menu at your location is the only price that matters. Full lunch menu with prices →

What are baby back ribs?

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Baby back ribs come from the upper part of the pig’s rib cage, near the loin. They are smaller, leaner, and more tender than spare ribs, which is why they cook faster and why restaurants favor them. LongHorn’s version is slow-roasted until the meat slides off the bone, then seasoned, fire-grilled for extra flavor, and finished with a housemade sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. The sauce is part of the dish, not an afterthought: it adds about 60–110 calories depending on how much is brushed on, so the calorie figures below are for the ribs with sauce.

A rack is the full curved set of ribs from one side of the pig. A half rack is that set cut in half. It is a portion size, not a different cut, so the meat, the sauce, and the cooking are identical. Only the amount changes.

What do the Baby Back Ribs taste like?

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The ribs do not taste like steakhouse barbecue sauce on pork. They taste like slow cooking, and the sauce is the finish.

Why slow cooking matters. Baby back ribs come from the upper part of the pig’s rib cage, near the loin. They are smaller, leaner, and more tender than spare ribs. LongHorn slow-roasts them until the meat slides off the bone, then fire-grills them for extra flavour.

The bark. The fire-grilling gives the outside a dark, caramelised edge under the sauce, so each bite has a little char against the sweetness.

The sauce. A housemade sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, brushed on after grilling. It adds about 60–110 calories depending on how much is brushed on, and fans call it the right balance rather than candy-sweet.

Half rack vs full rack

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Official To-Go menu checks, 10 Oct 2026 (Dallas / Orlando / Atlanta). Calories from current menu listings.

The honest math: the full rack costs only about $6 more than the half rack on the official menu but gives you roughly double the meat. Per rib, the full rack is clearly the better value. But value is not the only question. The full rack is 1,630 calories before sides, which is a feast, not a dinner. The half rack at 820 calories is already a full meal.

Pick the half rack when: you are eating alone, you want ribs without a calorie blowout, or you are ordering a rich appetizer or side alongside.

Pick the full rack when: you are sharing with someone, you are very hungry, or ribs are the whole reason for the visit. Two people sharing a full rack plus sides each will spend less than ordering two separate entrées, and both get ribs.

Baby Back Ribs calories & nutrition

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LongHorn does not publish a single national nutrition PDF. Nutrition is shown per item only after you select a location on the official site. The figures below are the ribs with sauce, before sides, and the headline calorie figures agree across the current menu listings that publish them.

Sources: current menu listings (half rack 820 cal, full rack 1,630 cal, consistent across menulonghorn.com, restaurant aggregators, and independent guides). Treat these as menu-listing figures cross-checked against third-party sources, not a single national official PDF.

One honest variance to flag: older menus showed lower figures (620 calories for a half rack, 1,240 for a full rack), and one current listing shows the full rack at 1,270 calories instead of 1,630. Rib portions vary, and sauce amounts vary, so the full rack figure is approximate. The half rack figure (820 cal) is consistent across current sources. What is not in doubt: ribs are one of the heaviest meals on the menu. A full rack before sides is close to a full day’s calories for many people. Pair it with steamed broccoli or a side salad if you want any restraint, and know that a loaded baked potato or mac & cheese on top makes it a once-in-a-while meal. Keto guide: what to order at LongHorn →

Are LongHorn ribs good?

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For most diners, yes, with one practical warning. The praise centers on the texture: slow-roasted, fall-off-the-bone tender, with a sweet and smoky sauce that fans call the right balance rather than candy-sweet. Ribs are the dish people order when they want something different from steak but still want a big, hands-on meal.

The warning is availability. Fresh complaints (Trustpilot, October 2026) include ribs out of stock at a location, which is the worst outcome when ribs are the reason for the trip. Ribs take hours to slow-roast, so a location that sells out cannot quickly make more. If ribs are why you are going, call ahead and ask whether they are available that day. It takes a minute and saves a wasted trip.

How to order the ribs well

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Decide half or full before you sit down. The $6 gap makes the full rack tempting, but 1,630 calories is a feast. Let appetite and sharing decide, not the price gap alone.

Ask for napkins early. These are saucy, fall-off-the-bone ribs. You will want them before the plate arrives, not after.

Pick sides that cut the richness. Steamed broccoli, a side salad, or corn on the cob balance the sweet BBQ sauce. A loaded baked potato or mac & cheese doubles down on heavy.

Call ahead if ribs are the reason for the trip. Locations can sell out, and ribs cannot be cooked to order in minutes.

Check the price before you order. The range is $16.49–$28.79, with official checks at $20.99–$22.29 (half) and $27.49–$28.79 (full). The menu at your location is the only price that matters.

What to order with the ribs

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The half rack at 820 calories is already a full meal. The plate around it should cut the richness, not add to it.

Sides that cut the richness. Steamed broccoli ($3.49, 90 calories), a mixed-greens side salad ($4.99), or corn on the cob ($5.99) balance the sweet BBQ sauce. A loaded baked potato or mac & cheese doubles down on heavy, so save those for a night when the calories do not matter.

Ribs plus chicken. The Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Half-Rack Ribs combo is on the menu as its own plate, for when one entrée is not enough.

Something to drink. A draft beer fits the ribs, and beer lists vary by location. A soft drink ($2.99–$3.49) or a frozen margarita ($8.49–$11.49) works too.

If you have room. The Strawberries & Cream Shortcake ($6.99–$9.79, about 640 calories) is the lightest finish. The Chocolate Stampede ($11.49–$11.99, about 2,460 calories) is built for sharing, and a full rack leaves you little room to share it.

If you order the full rack and cannot finish it, take the rest home. Ribs reheat well in the oven wrapped in foil, so the full rack is not wasted.

How we keep this page accurate

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Last checked: October 10, 2026

Price sources: allfoodmenuprices.org (updated 8 Oct 2026), menulonghorn.com (Oct 2026), menudecoded.com (about Apr 2026), plus official LongHorn To-Go menu verified live at Dallas / Orlando / Atlanta (10 Oct 2026).

Nutrition sources: current menu listings (half rack 820 cal, full rack 1,630 cal, consistent across sources) + older menu figures and one lower current listing flagged as variance, not hidden. No official national nutrition PDF exists.

Real-people material: questions hub (ribs out of stock complaint, Trustpilot, October 2026) + half rack vs full rack as the natural comparison demand.

Confidence note: price range is strong (4 sources + official checks). Half rack calories are consistent across current sources; full rack calories vary by source and should be treated as approximate. Re-verify against the official per-location menu before calling this page final.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much are Baby Back Ribs at LongHorn?

$16.49–$28.79 in 2026 across both sizes. On LongHorn’s own menu, the half rack runs $20.99–$22.29 and the full rack runs $27.49–$28.79. Prices vary by location, so check your local menu.

Half rack vs full rack: which should I get?

Half rack for one hungry person (820 cal, $20.99–$22.29 official). Full rack for two people or one very hungry person (1,630 cal, $27.49–$28.79 official, only about $6 more for roughly double the meat).

How many calories are in LongHorn Baby Back Ribs?

820 calories for the half rack and 1,630 calories for the full rack, with sauce, before sides. Older menus showed lower figures, and one current listing shows the full rack at 1,270 calories, so treat the full rack figure as approximate.

Are LongHorn ribs fall off the bone?

Yes. They are slow-roasted until the meat slides off the bone, then fire-grilled and brushed with housemade sweet and smoky BBQ sauce.

What sauce is on LongHorn ribs?

A housemade sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, brushed on after grilling. It adds about 60–110 calories depending on how much is applied.

Can I get ribs at lunch?

Lunch portions start from $18.99, but lunch availability varies by location. Check your local menu.

Are LongHorn ribs gluten-free?

They are not listed as gluten-free in the guides we checked, and BBQ sauce can carry gluten. Ask your server if you have celiac disease or a severe allergy.

Do LongHorn locations run out of ribs?

Sometimes, yes. Fresh October 2026 complaints include ribs out of stock. Ribs take hours to slow-roast, so a sold-out location cannot make more quickly. Call ahead if ribs are the reason for your visit.

Are LongHorn Baby Back Ribs pork or beef?

Pork. Baby back ribs come from the upper part of the pig’s rib cage, near the loin. They are smaller, leaner, and more tender than spare ribs.

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