"Just when I thought you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!" - Harry
Long Horn read my Yelp review from our last visit and actually contacted me, apologized for the less than desirable experience, and sent me a gift card.
Jen and I went to the Long Horn on Alma School in Mesa this time for lunch on a Saturday. Just a little after noon we pulled in and the parking lot had barely a few cars which made me wary because when restaurants are slow is when staff gets "out of the zone" and makes mistakes.
The door was opened for us by the time we walked to the entrance and we were promptly seated. Our server Carlos greeted us shortly. We order the stuffed mushrooms for an app and although we haven't had a bad batch there yet, these were still impressive. Big long plate of shrooms covered in cheese to spare. I even scooped some up to put on my buttered sour dough bread complimentary to every table. Jen ordered a sirloin and I ordered the filet and lobster. Our steaks were perfect. Check out the pics each side is perfectly symmetrical and a perfect medium rare. Not overly seasoned, just right. The loaded mashed potatoes I had as one of my sides were probably the best I have had anywhere since I can't remember when. Jen is a big asparagus fan and even I could tell the quality of her side was top notch. Thick and green even after being cooked perfectly which just enough crunch left in them. We ordered the Apple Goldrush for dessert which is best explained as your typical apple pie and ice cream dessert; although not so typical. Miserably full, Jen and I almost polished off the entire dessert it was so good, almost. It could have easily fed four. The crust was amazing. The pics don't do it justice because we tore into it right away but it's presentation was equal to it's taste.
Highlight of the whole meal was our server Carlos. He was friendly, personable, and spot on with timing. Hopefully he is in some type of training position to train other servers. Also, somebody figure out who was working the cook line today and give them a raise.