LongHorn Steakhouse Seed Oil Report Card
Source: LongHorn Steakhouse Nutrition and Allergen Guide, August 10, 2026. Fried In Soybean Oil
Based on our menu research, LongHorn Steakhouse cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 111 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does LongHorn Steakhouse fry in? The full answer
Compare LongHorn Steakhouse with: Golden Corral · Outback Steakhouse · Texas Roadhouse
Eating at LongHorn Steakhouse soon? Build your order in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderAsk LongHorn Steakhouse to drop seed oils
15 people have asked so far.
One tap, anonymous, no signup. We keep each chain's total public so the demand is impossible to ignore.
Safest Orders at LongHorn Steakhouse
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Redrock Grilled Shrimp 12ct | 0.3g |
| Redrock Grilled Shrimp 8ct | 0.3g |
| Flo's Filet 6oz | 0.9g |
| Renegade Sirloin 6oz | 0.9g |
| Lunch Sirloin 6oz | 0.9g |
Build your LongHorn Steakhouse order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhat to Avoid at LongHorn Steakhouse
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Parmesan Crusted Fries | 59.2g |
| Firecracker Chicken Wraps | 45.0g |
| Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich | 39.3g |
| Texas Tonion | 34.2g |
| Texas Tonion Dip | 28.5g |
Every LongHorn Steakhouse item, ranked
All 111 items we have for LongHorn Steakhouse, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fresh Steamed Green Beans | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Plain Sweet Potato | 0.0g |
| Kids Fresh Fruit (Oranges) | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Mango Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Watermelon Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Raspberry Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Peach Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| 1% Milk Chug | 0.1g |
| Chocolate Milk | 0.2g |
| Redrock Grilled Shrimp 12ct | 0.3g |
| Redrock Grilled Shrimp 8ct | 0.3g |
| Raspberry Vinaigrette (1.5 oz) | 0.3g |
| Buffalo Sauce | 0.5g |
| Raspberry Vinaigrette (3 oz) | 0.6g |
| Sweet Potato | 0.8g |
| Flo's Filet 6oz | 0.9g |
| Renegade Sirloin 6oz | 0.9g |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Tenders | 0.9g |
| Lunch Sirloin 6oz | 0.9g |
| Renegade Sirloin (8 oz) | 1.0g |
| Kids Sirloin | 1.0g |
| Flo's Filet 9oz | 1.1g |
| Flo's Filet and Lobster Tail Combo | 1.1g |
| Plain Idaho Baked Potato | 1.2g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 1.5g |
| Garlic Butter | 1.5g |
| Lunch 7-Pepper Sirloin Salad | 1.6g |
| Shrimp & Lobster Chowder (Cup) | 1.7g |
| Strawberry and Pecan Salad | 1.8g |
| Fresh Steamed Broccoli | 1.9g |
| Grilled Chicken | 2.0g |
| Outlaw Ribeye (18 oz) | 2.0g |
| New York Strip 12oz | 2.0g |
| Sirloin and Redrock Grilled Shrimp Combo | 2.0g |
| Lemon Garlic Chicken 6oz | 2.0g |
| Seasoned Rice Pilaf | 2.3g |
| Shrimp & Lobster Chowder (Bowl) | 2.5g |
| Lemon Garlic Chicken 9oz | 2.6g |
| Lunch Grilled Chicken & Strawberry Salad | 2.6g |
| Mixed Green Salad | 2.8g |
| Loaded Potato Soup | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Stampede | 3.0g |
| LongHorn Chili | 3.0g |
| 7-Pepper Sirloin Salad | 3.1g |
| Ribeye 12oz | 3.2g |
| Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad | 3.3g |
| LongHorn Mashed Potatoes | 3.3g |
| Steakhouse Mac and Cheese | 3.5g |
| Honey Wheat Bread | 3.5g |
| Lemon Garlic Chicken 12oz | 3.6g |
| Fire-Grilled T-Bone 18oz | 3.7g |
| Fresh Steamed Asparagus | 3.7g |
| LongHorn Porterhouse 22oz | 4.0g |
| LongHorn Caesar Salad | 4.0g |
| Fire-Grilled Corn on the Cob | 4.1g |
| Kids Kraft Macaroni and Cheese | 4.1g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 4.5g |
| LongHorn Salmon 7oz | 4.8g |
| Lunch Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken | 5.0g |
| Outlaw Ribeye 20oz | 5.2g |
| White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms | 5.3g |
| 7 oz LongHorn Salmon with Redrock Grilled Shrimp | 5.3g |
| Grilled Lamb Chops | 5.5g |
| LongHorn Chop Steak | 5.8g |
| Lunch Parmesan Crusted Chicken | 6.5g |
| Parmesan Crusted Chicken 9oz | 6.7g |
| Field Greens with Grilled Salmon | 6.9g |
| LongHorn Salmon 10oz | 6.9g |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | 7.5g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 7.5g |
| LongHorn Steak Tips 12oz | 8.7g |
| Sweet Chili Ginger Sauce | 9.0g |
| Caesar Salad Side | 9.5g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 9.5g |
| Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip | 10.2g |
| Cowboy Pork Chops | 10.3g |
| Thousand Island Dressing (1.5 oz) | 11.4g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (6 Tenders) | 11.6g |
| Strawberry Cream Shortcake | 11.7g |
| Baby Back Ribs Half Rack | 11.8g |
| Strawberry Pecan Chicken Salad | 12.0g |
| White Balsamic Vinaigrette (1.5 oz) | 12.0g |
| Avocado-Lime Sauce | 12.5g |
| Honey Mustard | 12.5g |
| Seasoned Steakhouse Wings | 12.6g |
| Parmesan Crusted Chicken 12oz | 13.4g |
| Seasoned French Fries | 13.8g |
| Ranch Dressing | 14.0g |
| THE Cheesecake with Strawberry | 14.3g |
| Farm Fresh Field Greens with Crispy Chicken Tenders | 15.6g |
| Molten Lava Cake | 15.7g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (9 Tenders) | 17.4g |
| Baby Back Ribs Full Rack | 18.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Bites | 19.0g |
| The LH Burger | 19.3g |
| Lunch LH Burger | 19.3g |
| 9 oz Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Half-Rack Baby Back Ribs | 19.3g |
| THE Cheesecake with Pecans | 19.6g |
| Spicy Chicken Bites | 20.8g |
| Thousand Island Dressing (3 oz) | 23.4g |
| White Balsamic Vinaigrette (3 oz) | 23.4g |
| Wild West Shrimp | 27.0g |
| Texas Tonion Dip | 28.5g |
| Texas Tonion | 34.2g |
| Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich | 39.3g |
| Firecracker Chicken Wraps | 45.0g |
| Parmesan Crusted Fries | 59.2g |
Frequently asked
Does LongHorn Steakhouse use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, LongHorn Steakhouse cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 111 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.8g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does LongHorn Steakhouse cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean oil for frying: the chain's allergen guide (valid as of 08/10/26) marks its fried items 'Fried In Soybean Oil'; butter finish on steaks and grilled proteins. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does LongHorn Steakhouse use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates LongHorn Steakhouse cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is LongHorn Steakhouse seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates LongHorn Steakhouse cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at LongHorn Steakhouse?
Flo's Filet 6oz is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at LongHorn Steakhouse, at an estimated 0.9g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at LongHorn Steakhouse?
Parmesan Crusted Fries is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at LongHorn Steakhouse, at an estimated 59.2g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
Compare other chains
Texas Roadhouse · Outback Steakhouse · Logan's Roadhouse · Ponderosa Steakhouse · Golden Corral · Smokey Mo's BBQ
See where LongHorn Steakhouse lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.