Founded in 1977,[1] the restaurant is among the top independent steakhouses in the United States and the nation's largest user of Certified Angus Beef brand ® , as of 2018.

[2] Thrillist has described Taste of Texas as a "casual, family-friendly favorite".

[3] The restaurant also serves as a museum and has a collection of artifacts related to Texas history.

[4] Taste of Texas underwent a major renovation in 2018.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant offered delivery service and toilet paper with orders.