taste of texas

when we arrived, we were asked to go to a waiting area which was really spacious. it can be a separate restaurant by itself because of its area. there are free drinks available as you wait, and the most interesting part is that there are saddles where you can sit on while waiting, and drinking your beverage. it was so cool! the restaurant is also very roomy. there is an area with a high ceiling. there is also an area with a long table which is probably suitable for a more private dining experience.

when we were seated to our reserved table, the waiter asked for our appetizers. we had the texas quail bites. these are grilled marinated quails wrapped in bacon with a thin slice of jalapeño and these come with a spicy ranch dressing and a dr. pepper barbeque sauce. this was the best appetizer for me. there was so much flavor in every bite! there was a lot of things going on at the same time! there was perfect heat, sweetness, and saltiness altogether. and just in case you guys missed it, it was bacon-wrapped. i believe i have said enough.

another appetizer we had was the jalapeño stuffed shrimp. these are large fried shrimps, battered and stuffed with monterey jack cheese and a slice of mild jalapeño for some heat. this is served with a cilantro-tomatillo sauce. given that i am allergic to shrimp, i typically do not eat much of these. but after tasting this dish, i just had to give my angry belly 3 of these. unlike other shrimp dishes which rely heavily on their sauces, this one is very flavorful in itself and i do not even know how they do it. i don’t want to question it. i just want to eat it. excellent dish! that’s coming from a guy who’s allergic to shrimp.

after finishing our appetizers, we were asked for our steak orders. i had the bone-in filet which will set you back $59.95 and i went for the option where i can wrap the side of my steak with a strip of bacon topped with jumbo lump crab meat with hollandaise sauce. this costs an additional $9.95. the bone-in filet is a 14-ounce “bone-in” center cut filet. it’s much more flavorful because it is aged on the bone. and another cool thing with the taste of texas is, if it’s your first time in their restaurant, you can go to their kitchen and handpick your meat yourself. they will put a number on it so that you will know that it’s your chosen meat on your plate.

while our steaks were being cooked, we were prompted to have oursaladbuffet. theirsaladbuffet has a lot to offer. from different kinds of cheese, to root crops, greens, mushrooms, and even caviar.

and here comes the main event. the certified angus beef steaks. i had a hard time taking photos because i was too excited to have a bite! i hope these would do for you guys. the steak was very tender. most importantly, there was no need for any sauce. the flavor was all there. i put the crab meat on one side and the bacon on the other side. then i found myself marveling at the fact that i have 3 delicious animals on my plate. it was a joy to eat. glorious, in fact. i wish i could have this meal again with the other angry bellies next time.

to be honest, i think this dish ruined all other steaks for me. it seems like things will never be the same way again when it comes to steaks. that’s probably the only downside.

guys, seriously, if i give the bone-in filet of the taste of texas 5 out of 5, it would be a huge understatement. it won’t do the dish any justice.
 

i apologize to the folks at the taste of texas, but i can only give a rating of 5. definitely worth a try, everyone! no doubt, i will come back!

i was in town with my counterpart for a business meeting and he recommended taste of texas. excellent choice. rolls are a killer.saladbar is expansive. service was great. the steak was outstanding. best part was selecting my cut . a definite winner !

greatsaladbar!

service was good and thesaladbar was comprehensive however the porterhouse was just okay. after dinner we had the desert served in the glass boot. it was tasty but the cinnamon was overpowering.

pretty good as usual. i always get the stuffed jalapeños with cilantro sauce. the cheeseburger was not too bad but five guys taste better to me. thesaladbar has a lot to offer. service was good and our server was very polite and prompt.
very good but too pricy. you can find similar tasting stakes in the city for cheaper.

we went to the taste of texas last night for a birthday celebration. i wanted it to be special and we both decided this would be a nice place to go to. it was supposed to be right p there with  ruth chris, not. it was more like an upscale outback steakhouse only  more expensive. we were not impressed. dinner was over $200 for 2 people!saladbar was definitely not up to par. it was not what we considered fine dining. it was noisy; it was not as clean. crowded about an hour’s wait, and to tell you the truth the steaks were not as good as what we can make at home, when we buy the steak at either central market or costco's dedicated meat counter. the prime rib was awful.  the ambiance definitely was not conducive for a date night, as you could barely hear the person you were with. neither one of us want to go back. definitely overpriced for what you get.

good value, great service. steak was excellent. i got the ny strip and was able to pick my cut, cooked perfect. garlic butter sauce makes the steak.saladbar was great. i will be back.

really neat how there's a variety of meats that you can choose from and have it cooked your way. i came here with my family for a celebration and the service was good. the steaks are delicious and thesaladbar was a nice touch.

i have been here numerous times and have always been pleased here.

i have been for lunch and dinner.

steaks are great and sides too.

they do have asaladbar which is also nice.

the establishment has been cleanish...clean sometimes and other times not i much but i guess it just depends on when you get there and how busy it is.

overall, a good spot for a steak and drinks.

pretty good as usual. i always get the stuffed jalapeños with cilantro sauce. the cheeseburger was not too bad but five guys taste better to me. thesaladbar has a lot to offer. service was good and our server was very polite and prompt.

best steaks in houston. you can keep your stuck up steak places. taste of texas produces the best product with the best service. they don't rip you off with extra charges for sides and even thesaladbar is excellent. we always take out of towners there.

best steak i've ever had!!! service was wonderful. i was greeted by several people walking in. i love how i picked out my own filet.!!!saladbad was amazing. i loved the cheese! will definately come here everytime i'm in town.

very tasty. visiting houston on business. we asked our co-workers about a good place for dinner and we weren't disappointed. i kept it "light" and at a 16oz new york strip steak. you can buy rib eye by the pound!

goodsaladbar and excellent desserts but you'll want to save room for the meat. after all that's why you go there.

my steak was cooked properly. i had a blue cheese spread added to it as an extra. all very tasty.

by 630pm on a tuesday, there was quite a wait for a table. very popular.

my family and i have been dining at the taste of texas for the past 15 years or so & it's our families' favorite place to celebrate important occasions, ie birthdays, etc. yes, the prices have gotten higher, but then again prices of everything (steaks all over the place), have soared. i happen to like theirsaladbar and grabbing my own bread because i can grab as much as i want and even take home. it feels "homey" here. they have free chips & salsa, popcorn, & soft drinks to munch & sip on while you wait (crowded on weekends). my go to steak is the 16 oz ribeye and i get seasoned with lemon pepper & garlic butter, med rare, & that steak is nice presented on a hot plate shaped like a cow... service is always very good. we have never had bad service in all these years...and that means a lot! there are many fancy steak places out there, but my family & i love tot bc of the many wonderful memories we've shared here and that this place has maintained it's high quality. there are many places to eat steak, but there are few places who have loyal customers who keep coming back for years and share with the next generation. thanks tot! i will definitely be back soon!

all time favorite. taste of texas is our all time favorite for great steak. always a pleasure to dine with them. many wine choices, very large and variedsaladbar, oh those rolls... we go here just for their steak and are always delighted with our meal. just for dinner or to celebrate with family or friends, they can accommodate your every request. well trained staff, always clean and ready to please. we will go there again this weekend. don't miss out on a great houston tradition.