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LongHorn Texas Tonion Price, Calories & Nutrition (2026)

By [author name] · Last checked: October 10, 2026 ✓ Prices verified Oct 2026

The Texas Tonion is LongHorn’s take on the blooming onion: a whole sweet onion cut into petals, battered, and deep-fried, served with a spicy dipping sauce. In 2026 it costs $10.29–$10.79 depending on location. That price was verified on LongHorn’s own To-Go menu on October 10, 2026. It is a shareable appetizer made for the table, not for one person, and it is one of the most-ordered starters on the menu. LongHorn does not publish one national calorie figure for it, so this page tells you honestly where to find the official number instead of guessing one. Prices vary by location, and every price below is a researched 2026 range, checked October 10, 2026. Back to the full menu and prices →

Texas Tonion price (2026)

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

This is one of the tighter price ranges on the menu. The three official checks we made sit only 50 cents apart. Third-party sources (menulonghorn.com, allfoodmenuprices.org, and PriceListo) sit in the same band, which gives us good confidence in the range.

That makes the Texas Tonion a mid-priced starter at LongHorn. It costs about the same as the Wild West Shrimp at the low end, and more than the Spicy Chicken Bites, which is the cheapest starter on the menu. The full appetizer price comparison is below.

Split between four people, the Texas Tonion costs about $2.57–$2.70 each. Split between two, about $5.14–$5.39 each. That is the value case: one order feeds the whole table for the price of a single side dish per person.

You can also order it as part of a lighter visit. The Texas Tonion is an appetizer, so there is no separate lunch-plate price for it, but it pairs well with a soup or salad at lunch. Full lunch menu with prices →

What is a Texas Tonion?

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The Texas Tonion is a whole sweet onion, cut so it opens up like a flower.

Here is how it is made, in simple terms:

1. Cut into petals. The onion is cut from the top down, but the root end stays whole. That holds the petals together.

2. Battered. The onion is coated in a seasoned breading. The seasoning gives it flavor and helps it turn crisp and golden.

3. Deep-fried. It is fried until the petals are crisp on the outside and soft inside.

4. Served with a spicy dipping sauce. You pull off one petal at a time and dip it in the sauce.

It comes to the table as one big, shareable piece. That is the point of it. One Texas Tonion is made for two to four people to share while they wait for their main meals. It is the headline appetizer on LongHorn’s menu and one of the most-ordered starters.

Two honest notes. First, it is best hot and fresh. Fried food gets soft and greasy as it sits. Second, the sauce has real heat. If you share it with kids or people who do not like spice, ask for the sauce on the side.

What does the Texas Tonion taste like?

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The Tonion tastes like a fairground onion ring blown up to table size: crisp, salty, and sweet underneath.

Crisp first, soft inside. The petals fry crisp on the outside and stay soft inside, so each petal has a crunch that gives way to sweet onion.

Seasoned breading. The coating is seasoned, not plain, which gives the onion flavor beyond the fry itself and helps it turn golden.

The sauce has real heat. The spicy dipping sauce is part of the dish’s identity. If you share it with kids or people who do not like spice, ask for the sauce on the side so each person can choose how much heat they want.

Texas Tonion calories & nutrition

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We are going to be straight with you here: our research files contain no verified calorie figure for the Texas Tonion, so we will not print a fake one.

Here is why there is no single number to quote:

LongHorn does not publish a single national nutrition PDF.

On the official site, LongHorn shows calories per item only after you pick a location.

That means the official figure for your restaurant is on that location’s menu, not in one national list.

What we can tell you honestly, from what the dish is: this is a large, deep-fried, breaded onion made to share. It is clearly a high-calorie treat meant for the table, not a light side for one person. The breading adds carbs, the frying adds fat, and the dipping sauce adds more on top. If you eat the whole thing alone, that is a lot. If four people share it, each share is much smaller.

Where to see the official figure:

Go to longhornsteakhouse.com, pick your location, and check the Texas Tonion on that location’s menu.

Or ask your server in the restaurant. They can point you to the current nutrition information for that location.

If we get a verified official figure, we will add it here with its source and date. Until then, any exact calorie number you see quoted for the Texas Tonion on other sites should be treated with care. Ask where it came from.

If you have celiac disease or a food allergy, do not rely on a general page like this one. The Texas Tonion is breaded, so it contains gluten. LongHorn kitchens are also not allergen-free, so cross-contact is possible. Tell your server before you order.

Is the Texas Tonion worth it?

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For a table that likes fried appetizers, yes, with a few clear limits.

Order it when:

You are with two or more people and want one starter to share.

You want the classic blooming onion style dish, but you are at LongHorn.

You order it to start the meal, not as your whole meal. It works best that way.

Skip it when:

You are eating alone and do not want a big fried starter to yourself.

You are watching calories. This is a treat, not a light choice.

You need gluten-free food. It is breaded and contains gluten.

You do not like spicy sauce. You can ask for the sauce on the side, but the classic serve comes with heat.

The honest takeaway: at $10.29–$10.79 split between a table, the Texas Tonion is fair value for what you get: a big, hot, crisp starter that most tables finish fast. It is not a health food and it is not a solo snack. Order it for what it is, and it earns its place.

How to order the Texas Tonion well

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Order it for the table. Plan to share it between two to four people. That keeps both the cost and the calories per person in a sensible place.

Eat it right away. It is crispest in the first few minutes. Do not let it sit while you wait for drinks.

Ask for the sauce on the side if heat is a concern. That way each person can choose how much spice they want, or skip it.

Pair it with lighter mains if you want balance. If you start with the Texas Tonion, a grilled steak or chicken with broccoli or a salad keeps the rest of the meal lighter.

Check the price on your local menu. The verified range is $10.29–$10.79, but prices vary by location. Your local menu is the price that counts.

At lunch, keep it simple. Share a Texas Tonion to start, then pick a lunch soup, salad, or sandwich. See the lunch menu →

What to order with the Tonion

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The Tonion is a big, rich starter, so the rest of the meal should balance it. Order it first, then let the mains go lighter.

Lighter mains. If you start with the Texas Tonion, a grilled steak or chicken with broccoli or a salad keeps the rest of the meal lighter. The Flo’s Filet (6 oz, 330 calories) or the LongHorn Salmon (7 oz, 300 calories) are the lightest mains on the menu.

At lunch. Share a Texas Tonion to start, then pick a lunch soup, salad, or sandwich. See the lunch menu →

Something to drink. A soft drink ($2.99–$3.49) is the simple pairing, and 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.

Texas Tonion vs the other appetizers

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Price ranges checked October 10, 2026. Prices vary by location.

On price alone, the Texas Tonion sits in the middle of the starter list. The Spicy Chicken Bites cost less. The wings and shrimp can cost more at the top of their ranges. Where the Texas Tonion stands out is size and sharing. One order is built for the whole table.

Texas Tonion vs Bloomin’ Onion: which is better?

This is the famous rivalry, and it is the comparison people ask about most.

The Bloomin’ Onion is from Outback Steakhouse. It is the dish that made this style famous. The Texas Tonion is LongHorn’s version of the same idea: a whole onion cut into petals, battered, deep-fried, and served with a spicy dipping sauce.

So which is better? Honestly, they are built the same way, and most people pick based on which restaurant they are already at. If you love the style and you are at LongHorn, order the Texas Tonion. You will get the crisp petals, the seasoned breading, and the spicy sauce you expect. If you are at Outback, you will order theirs. We do not list an Outback price here because this page only covers prices we verified for LongHorn, and we will not guess a rival’s price.

Texas Tonion copycat recipe: why people search for it

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A lot of people search for a Texas Tonion copycat recipe. In fact, the competitor site has a recipe page that ranks for “texas tonion.” It is easy to see why: people have the dish in the restaurant, like it, and want to try it at home.

We will not print fake precise amounts here. A good home version follows the basic idea, not an exact secret formula:

Start with a large sweet onion. Cut it into petals from the top, but leave the root end whole so it holds together.

Soak the cut onion in cold water. This helps the petals open up.

Coat it well in seasoned flour or breading. Paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper give the classic flavor.

Fry it in hot oil until the petals are deep golden and crisp. Take care. Hot oil and a big onion need space and attention.

Serve it right away with a spicy dipping sauce. Most home sauces are mayo-based with horseradish and spices for heat.

Honest warning: home versions are messy, and the first try rarely looks like the restaurant one. Cutting the onion right and keeping the coating on are the hard parts. But if you like to cook, it is a fun project, and it will help you see why most people leave it to the restaurant.

How we keep this page accurate

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Last checked: October 10, 2026

Price sources: LongHorn Steakhouse official To-Go menu verified live at Dallas ($10.29) / Atlanta ($10.29) / Orlando ($10.79) on longhornsteakhouse.com (10 Oct 2026), plus menulonghorn.com, allfoodmenuprices.org, and PriceListo, all in the same $10.29–$10.79 band.

Nutrition sources: No verified figure used. No official national nutrition PDF exists. LongHorn shows per-item calories only after you select a location on the official site. This page states that honestly rather than faking a number, and tells readers where to find the official figure.

Real-people material: questions hub and homepage research (Texas Tonion named as the headline appetizer and one of the most-ordered starters; “texas tonion vs bloomin onion” is a real comparison people search for; copycat recipe interest shown by the competitor recipe page ranking for “texas tonion”).

Confidence note: price range is strong (official checks at three locations + three third-party sources in the same band). Nutrition is intentionally left without a number. Re-check the official per-location menu if an official calorie figure is needed before calling this page final.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much is the Texas Tonion?

$10.29–$10.79 in 2026, depending on location. LongHorn’s own To-Go menu showed $10.29 at Dallas and Atlanta and $10.79 at Orlando on October 10, 2026. Prices vary by location, so check your local menu.

What is a Texas Tonion?

LongHorn’s take on the blooming onion. A whole sweet onion is cut into petals, battered with seasoned breading, deep-fried, and served with a spicy dipping sauce. It is a shareable appetizer made for the table.

Texas Tonion vs Bloomin’ Onion: which is better?

They are the same style of dish. The Bloomin’ Onion is Outback’s famous original, and the Texas Tonion is LongHorn’s version: whole onion, petal cut, seasoned batter, fried, with a spicy sauce. Most people pick based on which restaurant they are at. If you are at LongHorn, the Texas Tonion gives you that classic dish.

How many calories are in the Texas Tonion?

We do not list an exact number because we have no verified figure to stand behind. LongHorn does not publish a single national nutrition PDF, and the official site shows calories only after you pick a location. It is a large deep-fried shareable, so treat it as a high-calorie treat for the table, not for one person. For the official figure, check the Texas Tonion on longhornsteakhouse.com after you select your location, or ask in the restaurant.

Is the Texas Tonion good for sharing?

Yes, that is what it is made for. One order is one big onion meant for two to four people to share as a starter. You pull off a petal at a time and dip it in the sauce.

Is the Texas Tonion gluten-free?

No. It is battered with seasoned breading, so it contains gluten. LongHorn kitchens are also not allergen-free, so cross-contact is possible. If you have celiac disease or a severe allergy, tell your server before you order.

How many people does a Texas Tonion serve?

One order is made for two to four people to share as a starter. Split between four, it costs about $2.57–$2.70 each.

Related

More from the LongHorn Steakhouse menu: Wild West Shrimp → · White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms → · Seasoned Steakhouse Wings → · Spicy Chicken Bites → · Outlaw Ribeye → · Flo’s Filet → · Renegade Sirloin → · Parmesan Crusted Chicken → · Full dinner menu →

See the Tonion in the full appetizer table on the homepage →

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