LongHorn Steakhouse is planning a new Wichita Falls restaurant, and the appeal starts with the grill. Picture a richly seasoned steak over the flames, a browned crust giving way to a juicy center, and a side dish worth stealing another forkful from. The proposed location at 4330 Kell West Boulevard will bring that steakhouse experience to the former Johnny Carino’s site.
For local diners, the project offers a future option for birthday dinners, weekend outings, or a night when cooking at home can wait. Meanwhile, the menu gives steak lovers plenty to think about before the first table opens.
LongHorn Steakhouse Puts the Grill First
The Outlaw Ribeye captures that approach. LongHorn Steakhouse describes it as a 20-ounce bone-in ribeye with rich marbling, seasoning, and a flame-grilled finish. It is a substantial cut for the person who already knows steak will be the main event.
Imagine the savory aroma as it reaches the table, followed by that first slice through the seasoned surface. The marbling brings richness, while the grill adds another layer of flavor. A good side can wait a moment when the steak looks like that.
However, the attraction is also in choosing the kind of dinner you want. Some occasions call for a leisurely meal and conversation. Others need nothing more complicated than a satisfying steak after a long week.
Save a Forkful for the Sides
Meanwhile, the Steakhouse Mac & Cheese brings its own comfort-food appeal. The official description pairs a creamy four-cheese sauce with smoked bacon and Parmesan bread crumbs. That gives the dish richness, a smoky note, and a contrasting topping.
Picture a forkful of warm, creamy pasta between bites of steak. It is the kind of side that can turn a quick taste into a second helping. Plus, the bacon makes the combination feel especially at home beside something fresh from the grill.
LongHorn Steakhouse also serves chicken, ribs, and other entrées, according to its official website. That broader lineup matters when a group shares the same dinner plans but different cravings. The future Wichita Falls menu and prices remain to be announced.
LongHorn Steakhouse Began in Atlanta
Despite its Western identity, the restaurant’s story began in Atlanta, Georgia. The first location opened on August 10, 1981. LongHorn Steakhouse later joined the Darden restaurant family in 2007.
The company describes a shift from roadhouse to ranch styling in 2009. That background helps explain the atmosphere associated with the name today: a casual steakhouse built around a substantial meal. It is a setting that can suit a celebration without making an ordinary dinner feel out of place.
A New Chapter for the Carino’s Site
The Wichita Falls plan calls for demolition of the existing Johnny Carino’s building and construction of a new LongHorn Steakhouse. That makes this a fresh building on a familiar restaurant property along Kell West Boulevard.
For residents who recognize the address, the change gives an established dining site another purpose. The draw will be the meal itself: steaks from the grill, comforting sides, and a place to settle in with family or friends.
The state project registration lists 5,800 square feet and an estimated $1.85 million construction cost. Its filed schedule runs from August 13, 2026, through May 16, 2027. Those dates are estimates for construction, not confirmation of current progress or a grand-opening date.
An exact opening day has not been confirmed in the sources reviewed. Until then, Wichita Falls diners have time to work up an appetite—and decide whether that first steak deserves a side of creamy, bacon-studded mac and cheese.