Steak First, Wine Second, But Fine
Central Mesa · Mesa · Steakhouse
Reviewed June 22, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at LongHorn Mesa is exactly what you'd expect from a chain steakhouse in a strip mall — recognizable labels, approachable prices, and zero pretension. It's not trying to be a wine destination, and honestly, that honesty is refreshing. You're here for the ribeye, and the wine list knows its supporting role.
Forty-to-sixty selections sounds like a lot until you realize the heavy lifting is done by California and Washington warhorses: Josh Cellars, Kendall-Jackson, Woodbridge, and the like. There's a nod to Washington State with Chateau Ste. Michelle's Riesling, which is genuinely the most interesting bottle on the list. Australia makes a cameo via 19 Crimes, because of course it does. If you're hunting for a grower Champagne or a Sicilian Nero d'Avola, keep hunting — this list was built to comfort, not to challenge.
Ten to fifteen by-the-glass options covers the bases without any real excitement — expect the usual suspects rotating through Chardonnay, Cab, and a red blend slot. At $8–$14 a glass, the pricing is honest for the category. There's no rotation program to speak of; what's on the menu today was probably on it six months ago.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $28
Columbia Valley Riesling at a steakhouse price point is a genuine find. It's crisp, slightly off-dry, and cuts through the richness of a butter-finished steak better than another Cab ever could. Most people walk right past it, which is their loss.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Nobody orders Riesling at a steakhouse, which is exactly why you should. It's the most food-versatile wine on this list and the one pick that shows someone, somewhere, put a little thought into the selection.
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
This is a $10 grocery store bottle. Whatever they're charging for it here, you're paying a premium for the convenience of not walking next door to Total Wine. Save your money.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon + Outlaw Ribeye
It's not a cerebral pairing, but it's a correct one. The Cab's dark fruit and soft tannins match the char on a big ribeye without fighting it. Sometimes the obvious answer is the right answer.
✔️ The Bottom Line
LongHorn Mesa isn't a wine destination — it's a steakhouse that happens to have a serviceable, fairly priced wine list. Send your friend here if they want a cold Cab and a good steak, not if they want to talk terroir.
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