Every year, I am reminded: This is Taste of Texas’ world, and we’re just living in it. The Houston steakhouse, again, made Restaurant Business’ Top 100 Independents list for 2026. The ranking features independent restaurants ranked by how much money they bring in.
Taste of Texas was ranked ninth on Restaurant Business’ list. The steakhouse at 10505 Katy Fwy recorded $33,146,801 in sales, a $71 average check and 449,925 meals served in 2026.
Last year, Taste of Texas was ranked sixth and recorded $34,021,980 in sales and 436,041 meals served. The average check remained the same, but it is a little curious that they served fewer meals and generated more in gross sales. We reached out to the steakhouse for more information.
According to Restaurant Business, the gross food and beverage sales data for the restaurants featured in the list are pulled from surveys and other sources. Only restaurants that have fewer than 5 locations are considered.
Taste of Texas has been a Houston darling for nearly half a century. The Hendees opened their restaurant, in what is now considered the Memorial City District, following their employment with the recently revived Steak and Ale chain. It’s become a kind of destination for tourists and, interestingly enough, school field trips.
A bunch of other Texas restaurants made the list as well, including Dallas-based FB Society’s Haywire concept. According to Restaurant Business, the concept ran a $30 Cowboy Girl dinner promotion (steak, fries, Caesar salad, and cocktail) and it generated more than $2 million for the year.
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