Flos Filet vs Outlaw Ribeye: Which LongHorn Steak Is Better?
Flo’s Filet vs Outlaw Ribeye,Every time I take someone to LongHorn they always ask me the same thing. Should I get the Filet or the Ribeye? I have changed my mind about this many times. I have ordered both the Filet and the Ribeye a lot. There is no answer, to this question. It really depends on what you want to eat that night. I have had dinners at LongHorn and I have compared the Filet and the Ribeye many times. Here is what I think about the LongHorn Filet and the LongHorn Ribeye.
Flo’s Filet, Basically
Flos Filet is a kind of steak called filet mignon. The best thing, about Flos Filet is that it is very tender. There is not a lot of fat in it. It does not have a really strong flavor.. The way it feels when you eat it is great.
It is very soft you can even cut it with the side of your fork.
Flos Filet comes in two sizes. You can get a 6 oz Flos Filet or a 9 oz Flos Filet. I like to get the 9 oz Flos Filet when I am not putting anything on it. But if I am adding shrimp or bacon to my Flos Filet I get the 6 oz Flos Filet so I do not get too full by the time I finish eating my Flos Filet.
Outlaw Ribeye, Basically
Total opposite approach here.Bone-in steak that has a lot of marbling, cooked on the fire so the outside gets that charred look. The fat inside melts as it cooks. Thats exactly why ribeye is so full of flavor compared to other steaks that are less fatty.
It’s a steak, 20 ounces so you’re not just getting more taste you’re getting a lot more food. This is usually my choice when I want to feel like I really got what I paid for.
Flavor-Wise
Honestly this is the biggest gap between the two. Filet’s mild. Clean, simple beef taste, doesn’t overwhelm you at all, which is probably why people love pairing it with something like peppercorn sauce or blue cheese, since the meat itself isn’t doing a whole lot of talking on its own.
Ribeye’s the opposite of that. Bold, rich, fatty in a good way. Don’t even really need sauce on it half the time because the marbling’s already doing that job. If you want something that tastes like a steak, and I mean really tastes like one, ribeye takes this pretty easily.A good steak also pairs well with the right drink, so take a look at our LongHorn Drinks Menu to see what you can order with your meal.
Texture-Wise
Filet wins here, not even close. Softest cut on the whole menu, way more tender than ribeye. If you’ve ever had a steak that felt kind of tough to get through, filet basically fixes that problem entirely.
Ribeye’s got more chew because of the marbling and the bone, but that’s not a bad thing exactly, just different. Some people actually like that bit of resistance, makes it feel like more of a steak, I guess.
Flo’s Filet vs Outlaw Ribeye,Price and How Much You Get
Ribeye’s gonna cost more, both because it’s bigger and because bone-in marbled cuts just run pricier in general. Filet, the 6 oz especially, is easier on the wallet if you’re trying to keep the bill down without totally skipping steak.
Going with someone who’s not super hungry?If you are visiting LongHorn for a lighter midday meal, our LongHorn Lunch Menu can help you explore some lunch options before choosing your steak.
Filet, smaller size, smart move. Both of you starving? Ribeye gives you a lot more to actually work with.If you are planning to finish your meal with something sweet, you can also check our LongHorn Dessert Menu for more options.
So Which One Do You Order?
So this is what I think. If tenderness is really important to you and you do not want a flavor or you are not a big fan of fatty meat or you just want to eat something that is not too heavy then I think you should get a filet. But if you want a lot of flavor and you are okay, with a taste and you are really hungry and want a bigger portion then I think you should get a ribeye.
My own rule’s pretty simple honestly. Casual dinner, I lean filet. Birthday or something worth celebrating, ribeye, every single time.
Flo’s Filet vs Outlaw Ribeye,Where People Mess This Up
Ordering ribeye without really clocking how filling and rich it actually is, then leaving half the plate untouched. Happens a lot, especially if you already had bread and an appetizer beforehand.
Ordering filet expecting big bold flavor and being kind of thrown off that it’s more subtle than that. Not a bad cut at all, it’s just built for a different reason, tenderness over intensity, not the other way around.
Skipping a topping on filet when it probably needed one. Flavor’s milder so something like sautéed mushrooms or a peppercorn sauce genuinely changes the plate here, more than it would on a ribeye anyway.If you like trying something a little different, you can also explore our LongHorn Secret Menu for more interesting menu ideas.
Final Thought
There’s genuinely no wrong pick between these two, it just comes down to what you’re in the mood for. Some nights I want that rich, fatty ribeye thing going. Other nights, I just want something soft and simple, filet does that. Try both enough times and you’ll probably start leaning toward one without even thinking about it too much.
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