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Taste Of Texas is a four star restaurant in Houston. This is a great place. This restaurant is expensive. It's known for its steak. It's been awarded the Best of Wine List and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features lunch and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food impressive.
The Taste of Texas Restaurant sets the standard in steakhouse excellence, serving only certified Angus Beef, the finest steaks and prime rib available. Owners Edd and Nina Hendee opened the restaurant in 1977 which has become a favorite destination for thousands of satisfied guests, including many well known celebrities and public figures. Steak enthusiasts can take a trip to the butcher shop to make a delicious personalized selection and cut. Attentive and unobtrusive waitstaff provide you and your guests with excellent service.
4.0 of 5 stars.
We come here when my parents have friends visit Houston. They believe that 'Taste of Texas' somehow represents Texas Cowboy style. I don't know about men, Lady's restroom decorates with 18 century...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rumored to have been visited by foreign envoys at some point in time, Taste of Texas serves up memory-searing, sweet, juicy steaks that meat-eaters will always love. Go for dinner. Eat up. Enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know the place is good when you forget that you waited an hr to get a table and all you remember was the food!!!!!!! EVERYTHING is good! SERIOUSLY!
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best filet mignon I have ever eaten in my life. I'm gonna go out on a limb, but even without the steak, the salad bar and bread alone would justify the high prices and long wait time....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived about 7:00 on a Thursday. The wait was estimated at about 15 to 30 minutes - we waited a little over 20 minutes. They have free self-serve soft drinks, tea, popcorn & chips while you wait....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their steaks were fantastic. Their salad bar was so filthy--it looked like a team of drunken paraplegics has been troughing away at it all night long. I was very dissapointed in my choice of having...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This may be one of the best places to have a really good meal. I have been here on many occasions and never been disappointed. The steaks are great, full of flavor. You can even pick the exact one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Taste of Texas is a good place. If you live in the Memorial area, you need to try it. There are better steak places in Houston, but if you want a good steak in a relaxed environment Taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have always loved the taste of texas. i went to this restaurant all the time growing up. it was one of my dad's favorite steakhouses, if not his favorite. so whenever we had a special occasion,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're starving then you need to come here to eat because there is no way you leave hungry--- unless you hate the food but that's definitely not going to be a factor.This was my first time here and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit of a traditionalist. For example I believe scotch should only be served neat, on the rocks, and only cut with water. I also believe that steaks should never be served more than medium-rare...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Taste of Texas, how I love thee! This is probably my favorite steakhouse in Houston. For starters, I understand there is always a long, long wait when people come here, but who can deny free...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Others know more about the steaks here than I do. But I want to say that their salad bar is the best I've ever seen!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know there are many more steakhouses in Houston that are probably better than Taste of Texas - but this was the first place I had real steak and I will always love it. My parents felt embarrassed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive? yes. Delicious? absolutely. There's something here for everyone. The salad bar is probably one of the best I've seen, with anything you'd want and delicious cheesy bread. Their spreads are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed when we went for our 1 year anniversary. We were seated by a table where 2 different families with screaming kids were seated. It was the least romantic dinner (but one of the most...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
During the honeymoon phase of our relationship, the bf and I frequented this place at least once a week. Yeah, this place isn't all fancy and high falutin' but the steaks are pretty spectacular. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The COW Bites!So I've been here a couple of times but none since I have joined yelp. Well today I had the opportunity to come back. First, this place has a waiting area full of complimentary...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service is simply awesome. The waiter made sure my glass was always full and was very attentive. Food came quickly and the delivery timing for each coarse was perfect. Salad bar was fresh and a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Simple and to the point....a group of us went to celebrate my Nephew's Birthday...it was very early 5:30.pm...They told us we would be on 2 different tables...no problem....What they did not tell us the Tables...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place even though i dont think the steaks are really that great... I love the salad bar, the fresh bread, and etc. The steaks nice but nothing special about them. I use to be the biggest...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Your restaurant is the best. My family and I celebrate B-days and anniversaries at your restaurant. Every Time I mean Every Time we are satisfied w/the food and service.Thank You for providing such a service.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having moved from Houston 8 years ago I was thrilled to be invited to one of my favorite standbys for dinner tonight. And they didn't let me down.Our waitress was a delight and the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Four of us went to Taste of Texas as a treat to celebrate my raise. We chose Taste of Texas for the quality of food we remembered from a previous visit. Last night, 1/10/09, was not a treat. There was a male...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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i made reservations there for my mothers birthday on the 29th of december a monday! There was absoultly no parking what so ever! the whole parking lot was full and had a lines of cars following the others...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my 2 employees here for a end of the year lunch. After getting used to the mediocre service and the Houston-based chains, I was thinking that this place wouldn't be as good as I heard. Luckily,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Taste of Texas is below average based on the available steakhouses in Houston. Their strongest suit is the decor and overpriced wine list which carries some very nice labels, but at a premium price. Steaks are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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I am not much of a complainer but this is by far the worse Steakhouse.To make this review short and strait to the point; I went to Taste Of Texas Monday night with friends, and waited for 1 1/2hrs to get a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place wasn't all it was cracked up to be by other reviews. I think people in Texas need to get out more to see what a GOOD steakhouse is. The food wasn't bad, but a 2 hour wait? Really? It's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has Texas written all over it from the moment you approach the entrance. But it's classy not cheesy. It's the perfect place to bring out-of-town guests. The restaurant is a lot bigger...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, another steak place for me...Miss Veggie....to review. In Houston this week for a client meeting and this is where the group wanted to go. I was a little nervous with the name, Taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved from Houston and I STILL miss this place and talk about it! They had the best service of any restaurant I've ever been too! I loved their salad bar such fresh great choices and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Taste of Texas is most definitely the best steakhouse I have ever been to! My husband's company Christmas dinner was held there this past Saturday. As soon as I heard where the dinner was to be held, I looked...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon entering the restaurant you see all the reviews of being number one. The wait was 45 mins when we arrived on a Thursday night. I figured, wow it must be good. Anyway, when we got to the bar, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, steaks and wine. 32 ounce steak was insane. Definitely recommended. Much much much better than any chain.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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This is absolutely the place to come for a great steak- and the salad bar is great too! Can get kind of noisy and the service isn't always 100%, but the food is always great.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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absolutely love taste of texas. it's pricy but the quality is definitely above and beyond. try the quail bites for an appetizer.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best filet mignon I've ever had to date! I want to go back to texas just for this restaurant! A bit pricey but definitely worth it!Food: 5Service: 5 Environment: 5Price: 4
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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This is where I go when I want a really good steak. The salad bar, bread, and appetizers are good also. It is a little pricey, but worth it. My only complaint is the long wait to get seated.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my absolute favorite special-occasion family restaurant. Great for groups, but as always, when you're coming in with a group of 12, anticipate that your food will suffer. Whenever people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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This is always a no-fail choice when you really want to luxuriate over a wonderful steak and wine dinner. The wait staff is superb and the only thing that can be complained about is sometimes the wait times....
kudzu.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Taste of Texas is a great place to take someone visiting our great steak. The meat is unbelievably delicious, and I like the ambience.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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This place is good, even during the 1-2 hour wait that it sometimes takes just to get a table. During the wait they give drinks and snacks, but don't at too much. Save some room for salad!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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This is a favorite for company luncheons. Of course you get a great steak, but there's also a fabulous salad bar with large hunks of slice your own cheese and choose your fresh hot rolls.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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I have never had a bad experience here. We dine out and entertain often. This place is great to take out of town guests if you want to show them a little bit of Texas. Its not overkill...but warm and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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well I unlike my husband ordinarily don't fancy steakhouses but this one has impressed me i am an avid cheese eater, I love the STUFF!!!! they have huge cheese blocks at the salad bar, so I definetly would...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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The title is true this place give the true meaning of taste of Texas. I been to tour Texas once for and a taste of texas gave it all
kudzu.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WORTH EVERY DIME! They have steaks, cut your own steak from the in house butcher, great sides, great atmosphere and drinks. This place is worth the extra cost for a great date night or family night.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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I've been going to the Taste of Texas (ToT) since 2004 and always felt they had great steaks. My wife had never been to ToT, therefore we decided to go for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Throughout the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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A TASTE of Texas for sure. I've stopped here several times when in town and have never been dissappointed!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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If you ever go to Houston, you've got to try this place. I have not eaten one thing I didn't like. The salad, bread, and appetizers are great. The entrees are delicious. It is a little pricey, but not compared...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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My husband had talked up Taste of Texas for months, but since it was a little beyond our newlywed budget, I did not have the chance to eat there until my sweet hubby splurged for my birthday. I was so excited,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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I went to this restaurant one time and one time only back in 2004. I accidentally somehow signed up for a newsletter, that I get a few times a year. I've called and e-mailed and everything else but they just...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place represents Texas so well. It's homey but a just a tad classier than you'd expect. Large families and groups of friends are accommodated well and that's also pretty Texas.The best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Taste of Blandness? After reading all the hype about Taste of Texas I was looking forward to trying it out. First of all, the parking lot is a disaster, it is almost always pretty much full (came...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was pretty expensive, but it had great atmosphere and the food was scrumptious, too! I could probably have walked around the restaurant all night just admiring all the memorabilia, but alas, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the wine and steaks
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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The owner of the Taste of Texas" has a 30.06 sign posted on the front door. This sign prevents law abiding customers who are licensed to carry a handgun concelaed from carrying in the place of business. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We recently went to Taste of Texas to celebrate one of my friend's birthdays for lunch. The birthday girl had the salad bar and a baked potato, while the rest of us had the Grilled Tenderloin Salad....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have always had a negative opinion of ToT despite never having eaten there. Why? I have no clue, honestly. I do this quite often. So I went. Why? Well, I have a wife who likes steak and has...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It always works out that Trevor B. hates a place for no good reason, and then I goad him into going there and it turns out he's right. I hate it when that happens. It was so hard for Taste of Texas to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever people ask me for my favorite Houston restaurant, I say Taste of Texas. Why? Because it's a steakhouse where you can go in jeans, slice yourself a chunk of cheese and enjoy really good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High priced steaks, but they are good. Blair B. has got it on the mark. It's casual atmosphere with gourmet food... basically Texas in a nutshell. The salad bar has nice cheese and choices of fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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I eat out a lot and this is my favorite plce for steak. I usually have the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool presentation and unique set up (at least it used to be). The steak is good but not great, plus they have a lot of competition in the area now days. So they need to step it up. The staff is always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The high priced steaks are totally worth it due to the amazing salad bar. Fresh hot bread... sliced cheeses. and fresh veggies galore. Honestly one of my favorites in Houston. I also like how they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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I love this place. The steaks are AWESOME and the service is great. You can walk up to the butcher counter and choose your own steak.Unfortunately, the average wait to get a table is just a little over an hour...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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I'd heard about this place for years and finally had a chance to dine there with friends and was sorely disappointed. We were there on a Tuesday night and it was very crowded and loud. Cocktails were watered...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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I use to be a big fan of this place.. I love the salad bar and soups and my husband loves the steak. The customer service is usually great except when i called to make reservations for 2 for 730 the hostess...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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More than $10 per drink is simply ridiculous. It took the guy about 12 minutes to make 2 margaritas and a pina colada-that's inexcusable. That ice shaving machine you've got is silly, slow, and loud,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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The food, the service, the atmosphere is very very good. The salad bar gets a little crowded, but the wait is well worth the array of choices from salads, cheeses, and my favorite, breads. The waitstaff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The true Taste of Texas is meatAnd beef lovers crave some to eat. So, serve a filet With which she can playThen smile as she downs that thick treat. Playing with your food might best be done in a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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We first tried Taste of Texas when a friend from out of state visited and wanted to go. We were pleasantly surprsied then, and have been thoroughly pleased ever since. Being a meat eater, and a huge fan of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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A Houston institution that is celebrating 30 years in November. The service is great as well as the food.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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I have been to this restaurant before and had a fairly decent experience, this last time I do not know what happened. The service was good and the waitress was really attentive, however I have had better...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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I'd been wanting to try this place, but am so sorry that I did. The experience begins with a nightmare of a parking lot. It took my husband 20 minutes to find a spot. The worst part, though, is the food...it...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Taste of Texas one evening around 8pm (full disclosure -- I think it was New Year's Eve), went to put a name on the wait list (note, this was for two, not ten) and was told with a straight...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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I hate getting dressed up to eat but I love excellent food. Taste of Texas is the answer to this dilemma. It's so good, I stopped swearing off red meat. The prime rib is divine. DIVINE. It's perfectly roasted,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooo overrated man. The service is great here but in my opinion the steak just really isn't that good. In fact they try to cover up the lack of taste in their steaks by covering it with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing. This place provides great tasting food and large portions for reasonable prices. It is a little difficult to find and easy to miss the entry driveway but is a definite must if you come...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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My friends and I love a great steak and we have been here a couple a times and it was good I was not all together please with the wait to be seated and we had a reservation for a birthday. the service is good...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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This restaurant is a great value for the money. You can even choose your own steak from the display case by the salad bar.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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I went here because I got a gift certificate- I wanted to try it because I had never been here. Walking it, it was a bit surreal- I have never seen so many people waiting in one place. That said, there is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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The food here is wonderful! We went early on a Friday night, so there was no wait. It did get crowded, and loud. I didn't mind because the food was so good. The salad bar is great, and the mozzerella bread--to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong, when I have out-of-Texas guests come to visit, and they want an "authentic" Texas experience, this is one of the first places I go, but it isn't the first place I go with friends...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in the mood for some meat, this is the place. The only reason that you would ever come to this restaurant is for a big hunk of meat, and there is nothing wrong with that. The portions...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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This is simply the best steak in town. I love the food here and the restaurant has a great atmosphere to eat in. If the steak doesn't impress you (which I doubt will happen), then the salad bar has to. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service, true texan flavor both in the food and in the atmosphere. My husband & I always get the porterhouse steak for two, & they cook each part of the steak according to our individual...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Anyone that wants to complain about a wait at the Taste of Texas, go to another steak house then and let me have your table!! The wait is long because the steaks are exquisite and everyone loves them. Nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one thing you've gotta know about texas: they love to eat... and they don't quite care about portion control!man, the fact that this place is packed every single day of the week, almost all day and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Salad bar is great. Not too big, but great variety, a cheese block, fresh breads etc. Very much a "Big Texas" kind of place. "Yihah" and red scarf is compulsory for new guests.. a unique gesture to welcome the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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One of my favorite places to go. The food is great, the service has always been incredible and most of all you will feel like a king. The wait can sometimes be daunting but they give you plenty of s...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Welcome to Texas, where the appetites are big and the helpin's even bigger. If you're ever in (arguably) the "other" armpit of America and you're not borderline atherosclerotic, make it a point to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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I dont know what the Californian is whining about. This place has one of the best steaks anyewhere in the country. It does take time to get in, if the food was so bad, I dont this the line would be so long, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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i was visiting from northern california and wanted to get the authentic texas experience. service was absolutely horrible here! basically, had to wait for an hour before seating. then, the hostess made us wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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I personally LOVE this place. Very good quality steaks...even well done is tender. Salad bar is WONDERFUL. Not too big, but great variety, a cheese block, fresh breads, homemade butters, etc. Very much a "Big...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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As many people have said, make sure to be watching for your number or else you will not get seated. The salad bar was nice, and my steak was really good. The atmosphere is very much like Saltgrass, as was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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My mom really should have complained on Mother's Day after sitting for close to two hours in line, after her spinach stuffed chicken was "disgusting". She refused because she didnt' want to ruin the reputation...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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We love Taste of Texas. Before you eat they have an excellent waiting room with popcorn, chips, etc so the kids won't get hungry. Awesome salad bar, great steaks, and better desserts!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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We love to go there! My kids enjopy the playground and I enjoy the tatmosphere. The staff is friendly and I love the fact that it is verry nice Even though we miss them on Sundays, we are at church
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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Perfect service and always has been. Sometimes you may have to wait, but who cares? The give you snacks and drinks in their extremely comfortable and huge waiting area. This place is 1st class the who...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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We went to Taste of Texas for a special dinner - a mistake I'll not repeat. The food was fine, typical steak house. About half way through the meal a passing waiter serving the table next to ours spil...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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I really enjoyed our Mother's day meal there. The staff were especially attentive to my handicapped mom, and made the whole dining experience wonderful for us. The steaks were done to perfection, a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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I'm confused? Someone recommended this restaurant to me, and when I got their excited for a good meal, I was dissapointed. What was supposed to be a nice steakhouse, I felt like I was at steak-n-ale.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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You haven't had real steak unless you've been to Taste of Texas! Not only does the decor and ambiance reflect everything that is Texan, but the proves to be more than worth the trip! With the choice to select...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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My family judges all steak dinners by the Taste of Texas dinners. You can even pick out your own steak if you so desire. The salad bar is first class; all ingredients are fresh; fill your own basket with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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During our visit we were eating and also feeding my 6-month old niece. In the middle of feeding her we were asked if we would take her to a section next to the bar because she was being too loud, "but not to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Not only is this a fabulous place to work, it is a fantastic place to eat. Everyone is always very nice, their food is incredible and it is always very clean. I love that you can even view the kitchen and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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FABULOUS SERVICE....INCREDIBLE FOOD....what more can you ask for??? You will wait for a table, but definately worth it. The steaks have the best flavor, and can be cut with a fork. A MUST EAT PLACE IN...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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If you live in Houston or are just visiting, Taste of Texas is a must to try. They maintain a high standard to serve only the best steaks-angus beef. Waiters are very personable and attentive. The salad bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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Perfect service and always has been. Sometimes you may have to wait, but who cares? The give you snacks and drinks in their extremely comfortable and huge waiting area. This place is 1st class the whole way....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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BEST STAKE IN THE COUNTRY I HAVE ATE AT A LOT OF THEM AROUND THE US
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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You can't beat tht Taste of Texas for hospitality and a great meal---STEAK, CHICKEN OR SHRIMP!!! The staff and managers are the friendliest you can find and make on's dining experience SUPREME!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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I had heard many good things about the Taste of Texas before going so I had high hopes. They did not deliver. The "no reservation" policy is an excellent way to get people to dump money into your bar before...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2004
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Taste of Texas use to be onr of the best. They have fallen in the past year or two. Out of 7 trips to dine there 30% was less then satisfaction. Either the steak was not up to par or the service was lacking....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2004
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This place is awesome! The staff is friendly, the food is amazing, and you can't beat the value. They even have a huge waiting area with complimentary drinks and snacks if you have to wait. The steaks are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2004
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The steaks are tender, cooked to perfection & absolutely delightful to sink ones teeth into! The salad bar is a meal in itself. I was thoroughly impressed!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2004
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I was first introduced to Taste Of Texas when my son's 4th grade class visited there on a school field trip. Dining there is a thouroughly enjoyable event, from the well scrubbed, excrutiatingly polite staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2004
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4 of us had dinner Saturday night and what an experience. There was an hour wait but I was curious because I had heard such great things. Not only was the service amazing, the steaks were fabulous and you can...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2004
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While the food was good, it was almost impossible to hold a conversation in the main dining area. My steak was rare, as I ordered it. Most restaurants can't seem to ubderstand what rare is. So credit for that....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2004
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The very best steak I've ever had. Great selection, great service, wonderful atmosphere, would definitely recommend anyone to go.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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I visited Houston and had heard about Taste of Texas through several acquaintaces but never believed them. We had the Fillet Mignon, Porterhouse and Prime Rib. ALL were delicious and exceptionally prepared!...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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Obvious popular location based on the crowd, but having someone to talk to is the obvious attraction. The steaks are usually undercooked or overcooked. I have visited the restaurant more than three times and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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The Taste of texas provides more food than most can manage, so come prepared to bring a doggy bag home. the atmosphere is fun and entertainig and is perfect for families or dates. The wait can tend to be some...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2004
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I think it is a very good family resturant but I don't think it rates number 1 as a steakhouse. To be a great steakhouse, the meat should be prime beef, number one and it should be an elegant with classic...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2003
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I though the salad bar and bread was a good idea. When my children were younger they would have been happy to have this type of food served to them so quickly. The wine list was a bit pricey but good choices....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2003
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Ive been here many times, and have allways liked the food, and service, and the atmosphere. I go on off peak hours, and have never waited to be seated. I have tried most other steak houses in Houston, and this...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2003
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Well well, I cannot believe some of these reviews! I have been to the Taste at least 50 times over the years, and only once, yes once, did I receive a steak (ribeye) which I felt need to go back. If you go to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2003
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I moved here and heard this was the steak place to eat at.... Not at all. The atmosphere and service was good, but a steak eater goes somewhere for the food, which was average at best.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2003
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yes, Taste of Texas is very nice, the service is ok, and the food is good. But while there are fancier places to eat, the top of my list as far as taste and cut goes is either location of Perry's Steak House...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2003
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I can't believe all the negative reviews on one of my favorite steak places! I live in Austin, and I usually try to make it to this restaurant whenever I'm in houston. Trust me, I am an avid fine steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2003
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This is one of Houston's worst examples of steak houses. Unfortunately, they have a wonder setting and offer a "good feeling" of being in a Texas Eatery. But the food is lacking and not worth the price. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2003
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Although the steaks are fairly decent... the wait will drive a sane person to the brink.... If you have kids this is the place to go, if they don't mind waiting.. When paying those prices you certainly don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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As is all too often the case, high standards are almost impossible to maintain. The service was once impeccable because every employee was hired based not only on their abilities but their own drive to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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What a disappointment and waste of time. I've heard so much about Taste of Texas--it's rated as one of the best steakhouses in Texas--so I was excited about going there and having a great steak. I could berate...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2003
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If I have to stand in line for a steak, I'll not eat one. THis place, although the steaks are good, is more like an up-scale sizzler or Bonanza or Ryans. I like to have my salads prepared and delivered, rather...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2003
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The Food and selection is excellent. The waitstaff and management are very friendly, professional and attentive. This is a good place for 2 to 30 people. Some of the best tasting steaks anywhere.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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When I go out for a nice Steak I want to show up at the restaurant and be waited on, especially considering the cost of a fine Steak dinner. Overrated since the average wait for me has been 1 hr., 45 minutes,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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Tase of Texas is good, but highly overpriced. As good or better steaks in Houston area for much less money.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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Taste of Texas is One of many steakhouse i've been to and its the best, the hostesses made me feel welcome as if i was at home in Orlando. Food is excellent, people are friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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Taste of Texas is good food but for a steak I would recommend Lynns STeakhouse off of Dairy Ashford.It is excellent service, food, and the setting is quiet.Alot of companies around that area take large parties...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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probably one of the best steak deal in town but people in front are just plain rude.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2003
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I have been to this restaurant many times and will continue to go on a regular basis. The service is excellent and the staff is attentive. The salad bar and homemade bread are incredible and this all is before...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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Originally this was a great steak house, but in the last couple of years it has gone down hill, both in service and quality.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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I recently ate at this restaurant and found it lacking...service terrible. Food overpriced.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Taste of Texas is completely over-rated in my opinion on steaks. The "sizzling hot" plate continues cooking the meat and typically I have ended up with an over-done steak. Very minimal seasoning of the meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Taste of Texas is the absolute best steak in Houston. Every time I've been there it has notr only been wonderful food but in general a very pleasant dining experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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No way Taste of Texas comes in first. It not close to being as good as Pappas Steak House which is number 1 followed closely by Mortons and then Capitol Grill. In addition to lagging these in food quality the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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The ambiance was terrific, the service was wonderful and the food was magnificent. From the fresh salads to the warm baked breads to the tender melt in your mouth tantilizing steak....this is a dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Our friends and family love Taste of TX. Everything there is Grade A. From the moment you walk in the door. You are greeted by smiling friendly hostesses. The steaks are the best I have ever had. The salad bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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A lot of fuss for a mediocre steak house in Texas. Overpriced steaks and not so friendly environment. Just about the only thing that is original is the bandana and Hee Haw for the out of state visitors....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Excellent steak restaurent. Must be among the top 10 in the USA.Mandatory dinner when visiting Houston.Congratulations!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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This is a great family place. It is packed and even with reservations you have to wait. They have a great bar and seating area for waiting.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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THIS RESTAURANT SERVES EVERY NEED YOU HAVE-WAITING IS MADE A PLEASURE NOT A CHORE, THE SALAD BAR IS TO DIE FOR AND THE FOOD IS SERVED TO PERFECTION. THE STAFF IS TRAINED TO REMEMBER WHO THE COSTOMER IS!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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The food was excelent i would recommeng going there to any one
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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A native Houstonian, I have eaten at countless different restaraunts in the area. Taste of Texas is by far the best! From the delictable salad bar, complete with huge blocks of cheese and rasberry vinagarette,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Nice place, long wait, good salad bar, o.k. steaks, other food is great. not the best steak in Houston, but I would recomend going.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2003
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T of T is not a bad staek place, but I can't believe anyone thinks it is the best. Pappas Bros has a far better steak, swankier stmosphere, better service, more extensive wine list, and better deserts. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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The food and atmosphere is wonderful but, the parking is terrible and no reservations are taken.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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To rank Taste of Texas as number one in Houston is absolutely ridiculous. The meat is of mediocre grade and overdone. The salad bar is a little too "country". The bandanas are ridiculous. The wine list is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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We had a most delightful evening there, celebrating our 40th anniversary - we were really impressed and have recommended it to several other couples.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Taste of Texas has the best steaks in the country! I've tried many other resturants and always attempt to compare to Taste of Texas, the winner is always the same.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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Even if it is crowded, therre is and in door waiting area with free soft drinks and popcorn to hold you over.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2002
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We went there because a friend said it was great. It was.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Taste of Texas has the best steaks in Texas. Actually, the best steaks anywhere.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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This is my very favorite restaurant in Houston! My husband & I have never had a bad steak here. I like being able to choose my own steak. It's such a busy place, the wait can be easily an hour or more....but...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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I had the best steak I have ever eatin at tast of texas. The atmosphere was wonderful
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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There is no place that can compare to Taste of Texas. The steak literally melts in your mouth. The service is wonderful.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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The food is great...absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is comfortable. The service is excellent!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Some one needs to give the kitchen some coaching on how to season food. The steaks were lame - no seasoning. It took forever to get seated. I think this place enjoys popularity because it is kind of a novelty...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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Service is very good along with the food. Once, though, my husband was served a somewhat grisely steak, complained to the waiter and his dinner was taken off the bill. These people know how to give back to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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Absolutely the most fulfilling place to eat! Great food, wonderful service. I'd give it a 10.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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If you're looking for a steak with bearnaise sauce, that tastes right, go to taste of texas. NONE, I repeat NONE of the other top 10 restaurants make this sauce the way it is supposed to be made. The wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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Excellent Resturaunt.... Great salad bar with the best in tender steaks.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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My favorite restuarant in Houston. I go on special occ asions and alway have the filet. Excellent!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2002
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Steaks are great at T of T. But the absolute best are at Capital Grille. Maybe the fact that you need a jacket and the prices are higher keeps the majority away.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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Good overall, but very limited parking, too crowded at peak times even with reservatins........
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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I have eaten at Taste of Texas 5 times and I just love it. I have tried most of their apetizers and they are all delicious. As for the main course, filet mignon only. However, it is so good I wish not to try...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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Apparently those people that think Taste of Texas is a great steak house. Capital Grille, Sullivan's, Ruth's Chris, those are steak houses. They don't take reservations, that is unbelievable. It is almost...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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I travel all over the country and am a continuous visitor of Houston, Texas and have 'tried' a various number of steak houses and the Taste of Texas is by far, THE BEST! The restaurant's atmosphere, service...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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I went there expecting a wonderful steak dinner w/my husband and I wanted to cry. I ordered the 16oz Ribeye dinner and about a 1/3 of my steak was fat. They never offered to let me pick out my steak first and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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If you haven't tried it yet, you certainly should. I have been there many times and have yet to be disappointed. Everything is prepared to perfection but the wait can be long. Thankfully they have a bar that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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"Are you celebrating a special event today?" That's what every server inquires when seating customers. " Are you joking?" should be your response. If you are celebrating a special event you certainly shouldn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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Taste of Texas is bland and kitschy compared to more sophisticated central-Houston steakhouses like Pappas Bros. The steak was adequate, but certainly nothing to brag about, and we quickly became annoyed with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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The food is the absolute best!! The service is also excellent. We did have to wait a couple of hours to be seated, but it was also Valentines Day. Would absolutely recommend.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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Service was slow and the steak was alright I have had better.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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This is definitely one of the best! The wait is worth it! I love the honey butter and of course the desserts!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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This place has terrible service. They try to kick you out if you get there around 10:00 pm on Friday and the wait staff does not a below-average job. The food is not all that either. Don't waste your money...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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Waited 2 hours for oily gristle. Salad bar boring. Bread gross.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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Don't bother placing a reservation because they don't take them and bring your wallet. Steaks are good, but not prime. Great wine list, but not the best steak in Houston.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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Be prepared to wait but then it's the end of the rainbow when you taste the steak!!!! The setting is great and the service is tremendous. But most of all I love to go pick the steak and wait in antipication...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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We have dined at Taste of Texas serveral times and found the food delicious, but have always been frustrated by the service and long lines.Although after our recent visit, I am please to say they are getting...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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Everything was perfect, the salads, breads, ice tea, service, right up til we were ready to leave. We could not get the waiter to bring a box and check. We sat for 30 minutes and reminded him several times.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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Taste of Texas deserves a '10' all around. The steaks are melt in your mouth yummy! The service is fantastic. The ambience of the restaurant especially around the holidays is very cozy and romantic.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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Don't waste your time. Remember Bonanza? You got better food there, no doubt.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2002
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Regardless of reputation, this establishment remains mid-range in quality of its beef. Spend the few extra dollars and move up to higher-end quality found at Ruth's Chris and Pappas Brothers
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Steaks melt in your mouth. The selection of breads is wonderful!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Absolutely the BEST! I have tried nearly every steak in town. Those who say Taste of Texas is not worth the money, then go on to say that Pappa's is better, need a reality check. Taste of Texas has the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2002
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Mediocre food - mediocre service - definitely NOT worth the wait or the pricetag.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2002
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Houston has some terrific steak to offer. However, Taste of Texas is remarkable. You can select your own steak or allow your serve to make the selection. Everything my party (4 of us) tried was exceptional. As...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2002
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I am a fan of Taste of Texas and have enjoyed their Texas ambiance for entertaining guests for a long time. However, to say that their steaks are the best in town is just not true. They do have good food and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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I just can't believe someone would go to a place and get TAKEN like this. A great steak is wonderful but a great steak at these SOOOO stick-it-to-you prices and WE DON'T TAKE RESERVATIONS attitude ---no...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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I went with three friends. I had a short wait with a helpful bartender. We ordered. Forty minutes after finishing our salads, our waitress finally explained our meal was late due to large parties. Ten minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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There has never been a time in the 10 years we've been choosing the Taste of Texas as our favorite restaurant, that we did not have a delicious meal. We stop at the Taste of Texas on our way to the ballet,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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Love the service. I know it takes awhile to be seated, but it's worth the wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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The steaks there are great. They have great taste, and are cooked to perfection. This steak house sould be number one on anyones list.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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Ever since I've been in Houston for the past 14 years I've always considered The Taste of Texas to be the ultimate in steak dining. When I was younger I knew a few people that worked there, so I knew what went...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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You will not get any better service than at Taste of Texas. It is well worth the wait no matter how long it is (enjoy the bar area with popcorn, nachos, etc.) The steaks are the best in Houston and the state...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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Inconvenient; less than pleasant clientele and waitpersons. In general, not an acceptable venue for dining.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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We have never had a bad steak or bad service.Servous is obviously first on the Manager's list.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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I've tried all the high priced, ala carte steak houses that claim to be the best, but they are no better than Taste of Texas. This place is twice as big as the rest, have huge crowds, and still manage to turn...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Waited about 1hr 15min for a table, but free chips/salsa, popcorn, soda/tea were great (even if the chips were waaaaaaay greasy!). Our waiter was superb. The salad bar had something for everyone and the bread...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Con: Don't take reservationsPro: Get FREE chips, popcorn, and soft drink while waiting for dinner!Oh ya, and the steak is great too! I took my fiance there, and we shared a porterhouse to make this experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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The food is good. The service is good. The atmosphere is pleasant. But somehow it is always a very sterile experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2002
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Best steak for your money, excellent service. People that write they had a bad experience should get a manager and I assure you they will make you happy. I have known the owners, Ed and Nina Hendee, for years...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2002
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Taste of Texas fits the classic Yogi Berra saying, "Nobody goes to that restaurant anymore... it's too crowded."The place is always packed for good reasons -- great food and probably the best service you'll...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2002
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the decor is rustic cowboy with a collection of right-wing "texana" (think rush limbaugh) lining the walls. the focus is on beef here-primarily thick steaks. those who are not squeamish are even invited to cut...
wcities.com - user review
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it's been awhile since i've been there but the experience has stayed with me...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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while not as upscale or gimmicky as some of its more high-profile competitors, this rustic, texas-style steakhouse manages to turn heads the old-fashioned way - with friendly service, good times, and prime...
10best.com - user review
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the decor is rustic cowboy with a collection of right-wing "texana" (think rush limbaugh) lining the walls. the focus is on beef hereprimarily thick steaks. those who are not squeamish are even invited to cut...
wguides.com - user review
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though the high-ceiling interior seems a bit more ski than hill county hunting lodge, this may be the most texan of all restaurants. the salad bar, bread bar, dessert bar, and choose your own steak set-up may...
gayot.com - user review
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For such an expensive place I really expected more. Because I dined alone I was not given the same courtsey as other patrons. I had to ask for service instead of my waiter checking to see if I
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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i visited houston and ate dinner at the taste of texas on the thursday night prior to the super bowl. very lucky to have no wait, and not a full restaurant as noise level can get pretty loud (my only...
fodors.com - user review
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a texas-sized menu with prime steaks and seafood...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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