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LongHorn Kids Menu With Prices 2026 (Includes the Viral $8.49 Steak Hack)

By [author name] · Last checked: November 2026 ✓ Prices checked Nov 2026

The LongHorn kids menu is for kids ages 12 and under, and in 2026 a kids meal costs $4.99–$11.49 depending on the item and your location. The cheapest pick is Kraft Mac & Cheese at $4.99–$7.99. The most talked-about pick is the Kid’s Sirloin Steak at $7.99–$11.49. It is the same cut as the adult Renegade Sirloin, which is why the viral kids steak hack took off on TikTok. We explain the hack below, and the honest catch with it: some locations have shrunk the portion. This is the page parents ask about most. “How much does a kids meal cost at LongHorn?” came up six times in our research. Prices vary by location. Every price below is a researched 2026 range, checked November 8, 2026. One honest note up front: kids prices are our least reliable category. We flag the weak ones clearly below.

Jump to: Kids prices · What’s on the menu · The sirloin hack · The catch · Healthy choices · Customize and drinks · Kids vs adult · Ordering tips · FAQs

LongHorn kids menu prices (2026)

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Ranges are USD, checked November 8, 2026. Prices vary by location. Your LongHorn may charge slightly more or less.

Why you should read these ranges with care: kids prices change more often and vary more from store to store than almost anything else on the LongHorn menu. The Kid’s Sirloin Steak has the widest spread in the kids menu: $7.99 at the low end and $11.49 at the high end across our sources (thirstybear, PriceListo, thelonghornmenus.com, and menulonghorn.com). The Mini Corn Dogs price of $7.99 comes from a single source with low confidence. We list it because parents ask about it, but treat it as a guide, not a promise. The menu at your location is the only price that counts.

Most kids meals come with a choice of side and a kids drink included. If you are planning a family visit on a budget, the full menu and lunch deals can help too. See the full menu and prices → Full lunch menu with prices →

Every Kids Meal on the LongHorn Menu

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What’s on the LongHorn kids menu?

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The kids menu is short and simple. That is part of why families like it. It covers the foods most kids will actually eat, plus one real steak:

1. Kid’s Sirloin Steak. A small sirloin, grilled like the adult steaks. This is the item behind the hack. See the next section.

2. Kids Cheeseburger. A plain, kid-size burger with cheese. Easy to customize. Most servers will hold the cheese or add ketchup only if you ask.

3. Kids Chicken Tenders. Breaded and fried tenders. The classic pick for picky eaters.

4. Grilled Chicken Tenders. The grilled version, with no breading. The lighter choice on the menu.

5. Kraft Mac & Cheese. The cheapest item on the kids menu, and the one many younger kids pick first. It is the Kraft-branded mac and cheese, which is why it is a reliable fallback for picky eaters.

6. Mini Corn Dogs. Small corn dogs in a kid-size portion.

The menu is for ages 12 and under. In practice, each restaurant sets how strictly it enforces the age rule. More on that in the hack section below.

The kids sirloin hack: is it real?

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Yes, the hack is real, and it is simple. The Kid’s Sirloin Steak is the same cut of beef as the adult Renegade Sirloin. It is just a smaller portion, on the kids menu, at a kids price.

Diners report ordering the kids sirloin for about $8.49–$10.99 at their locations. The adult plate costs about $16–$20 for most diners. That gap is why the hack went viral. Multiple TikTok creators posted about ordering the kids steak instead of the adult steak and saving real money on the same cut.

One related TikTok video (584K views) sparked a big debate on the other side of the question: is the soup or salad that comes with the adult plate worth an extra $7? Some diners said yes, the full adult meal is worth it. Others said no, the kids plate is the smarter buy. Both sides have a point, and it depends on how hungry you are and whether you want the extra food.

If you want the full adult version to compare, here it is: Renegade Sirloin: adult prices and sizes →

Before you count on the hack, read the next section. The portion has changed at some locations, and that changes the math.

The catch: did LongHorn shrink the kids sirloin?

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This is the honest part, and it matters.

Diners report that some locations have shrunk the kids’ sirloin from 6 oz to 4 oz, while charging $10.99 for it. One TikTok video on the shrink (222K views) drew a large wave of comments from diners who had seen the same thing at their stores. Not every location has made this change, but enough have that you should check before you rely on the hack.

Here is how to think about the math:

At 6 oz for about $8.49–$10.99, the kids sirloin is a clear deal versus the adult plate.

At 4 oz for $10.99, the deal is much weaker. The adult 6 oz Renegade Sirloin costs $16.29–$17.49 on LongHorn’s official menu. That is more money, but also 50% more steak, plus the soup or salad choice that comes with the adult plate.

Our advice is plain: check the portion size and the price on the kids menu at your location before you order. If your store still serves the 6 oz kids sirloin at a low price, the hack still works. If your store serves 4 oz at $10.99, the adult Renegade may be the better value for you. We would rather tell you that up front than let you drive there expecting a deal that is no longer there.

Healthy choices on the kids menu

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We get asked this a lot: are there healthy choices on the kids menu?

The best pick for a lighter kids meal is the Grilled Chicken Tenders. They are grilled, not breaded and fried. Pair them with steamed broccoli as the side. Broccoli is a regular LongHorn side at $3.49, and you have the lightest full meal on the kids menu. The Kid’s Sirloin Steak with broccoli is the next best choice: plain grilled beef with a green side, no breading and no heavy sauce.

A quick, honest note on nutrition: our research has no verified per-item nutrition figures for kids items, so we do not list calories for them here. We will not guess at numbers for your child’s meal. LongHorn publishes per-item nutrition only on its location menus, after you pick a store. Ask in the restaurant for the full nutrition sheet if you need exact figures. For comparison only, the adult 6 oz Renegade Sirloin is 320 calories (FatSecret). The kids portion is smaller, but we do not have a verified kids figure to share.

Can you customize kids meals? What drinks come with them?

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Can you customize kids meals? This came up twice in People Also Ask in our research. In typical practice, yes. Servers usually swap sides on kids meals without a problem. Common swaps include broccoli, fries, or mac & cheese as the side. You can also usually ask for a burger plain, or for sauce on the side. Every location is a little different, so just ask your server. Most are happy to help with a child’s meal.

What drinks come with kids meals? Kids meals are typically served with a kids drink. In general menu practice, the choices include milk, juice, and soft drinks. We do not list drink prices here because our research does not have a verified kids drink price, and drink deals can vary by location. Your server can confirm what is included at your store. Kids smoothies (Banana Berry Freeze and similar) are listed at $2.49 in one low-confidence source, so treat that figure as unconfirmed.

Kids meals vs adult plates

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Kids price ranges from the project’s price-ranges file, checked November 8, 2026. Adult Renegade 6 oz official price $16.29–$17.49. Adult tenders $12.49–$16.29 and adult mac & cheese $5.99 from the live dish pages.

The short version: a kids meal costs about half of an adult steak plate, and for a child age 12 or under, that is exactly how it should work. The hack only enters the picture when an adult orders the kids steak to save money. And as the section above shows, that only pays off if your location still serves the larger portion at the lower price.

Ordering tips for parents

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A little planning makes the kids menu much easier to use. These tips come from how LongHorn actually works, not from generic family-dining advice.

Check the portion before you count on the hack. If you are ordering the kids sirloin for an adult, ask your server how many ounces it is at your location. A 6 oz portion near $8.49 is the deal TikTok made famous. A 4 oz portion at $10.99 is not, and the adult 6 oz Renegade at $16.29–$17.49 may be the better math.

Ask for the sirloin cooked medium for young steak eaters. A medium cook keeps a small sirloin juicier than well-done, which matters more on a small cut. Your server can confirm how your location cooks kids steaks.

The bread is free while you wait. LongHorn serves complimentary honey wheat bread, which keeps kids busy while the food is cooking. Ask your server if it has not arrived.

Share one dessert for the table. The Chocolate Stampede at $11.49–$11.99 is built for sharing, and it turns a kids meal into a family dessert moment without ordering a dessert per person.

Ask your server about high chairs and crayons. Family-friendly extras vary by location, so a quick ask when you arrive avoids surprises.

How we keep this page accurate

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Most menu sites copy each other’s numbers, including stale 2020 prices and pages that have not been updated in 500 plus days. We do not. Every price range on this site is checked the same way.

Cross-checked across sources

Independent 2026 menu price trackers, including thirstybear, PriceListo (crawled Oct 2026), thelonghornmenus.com, menulonghorn.com (Oct 2026), reilsolar (Jun 2026), and allfoodmenuprices.org. The Kid’s Sirloin Steak range $7.99–$11.49 is cross-checked across four sources. Prices were re-checked against our own dish-page research on November 8, 2026.

Shown as a range, not a single number

Because LongHorn sets prices per location. The range is the lowest to highest credible 2026 price we found. A single number from another site is usually one store’s price, not the national rule.

Stamped with a checked date

This page was last checked November 8, 2026. If a price is older than the stamp on the page, assume it is outdated.

Purged of known stale traps

We discarded sources still showing 2020 era prices and “updated 2026” pages whose last real update was over a year ago. We also discarded a source page that listed the wrong restaurant entirely.

Confidence note, stated honestly

Strongest kids price: the Kid’s Sirloin Steak range, with four independent 2026 sources. Weakest: kids prices overall, our least reliable category. Mini Corn Dogs at $7.99 are single-source with low confidence, kids smoothies at $2.49 are single-source with low confidence, and no verified kids calorie figures exist anywhere in our research, so this page prints none. Single source does not mean wrong, it means verify in-store if the exact price matters to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much is a kids meal at LongHorn?

$4.99–$11.49 in 2026, depending on the item and your location. Most kids meals fall between $5.99 and $8.49. The Kid’s Sirloin Steak is the priciest at $7.99–$11.49. Prices vary by location, so check your local menu.

What is the kids sirloin hack: is it real?

Yes. The Kid’s Sirloin Steak is the same cut as the adult Renegade Sirloin, in a smaller portion at a kids price. Diners report paying about $8.49–$10.99 for the kids steak versus about $16–$20 for the adult plate, which is why TikTok creators went viral on it. Check your location’s portion and price first. See the shrink note below.

Did LongHorn shrink the kids sirloin?

Diners report that some locations shrunk it from 6 oz to 4 oz while charging $10.99. One TikTok video on the change drew 222K views and a large wave of comments from diners who saw the same thing. Not every location has changed, so check the kids menu at your store. At 4 oz for $10.99, the adult 6 oz Renegade at $16.29–$17.49 can be the better math.

What is the cheapest kids meal at LongHorn?

Kraft Mac & Cheese, at $4.99–$7.99. It is the lowest-priced item on the kids menu across our sources, checked November 8, 2026.

What age is the kids menu for?

Ages 12 and under. That is the age limit LongHorn states for the kids menu.

Does LongHorn have healthy kids options?

Yes. The Grilled Chicken Tenders are the lightest main choice, grilled, not breaded and fried. Pair them with steamed broccoli as the side for the lightest full kids meal. The Kid’s Sirloin Steak with broccoli is another good choice. We do not list kids calories because we have no verified per-item kids nutrition figures. Ask in the restaurant for the full nutrition sheet.

What drinks come with a kids meal?

Kids meals typically come with a kids drink included, usually milk, juice, or a soft drink. We do not list a kids drink price because our research has no verified figure for it. Your server can confirm what is included at your store.

Can adults order from the kids menu?

The kids menu is for ages 12 and under, and each restaurant sets how strictly it enforces that. Adults ordering the kids sirloin is exactly the viral hack, and many locations serve it without a problem. Some may refuse, so check the portion and the price with your server first, and do not count on the deal until you have ordered.

Related

More from the LongHorn Steakhouse menu: Renegade Sirloin → · Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders → · Steakhouse Mac & Cheese → · Lunch menu → · Dinner menu → · Full menu and prices →

See the kids section on the homepage →

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