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Inside The Busiest Steakhouse in America (1,000 Steaks a Day!!)
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- Published on Apr 18, 2026
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Welcome to Taste of Texas, one of the biggest and busiest steakhouses in the United States! Today we’ll be getting a behind the scene look into how they serve over 1000 steak a day to thousands of happy customers and why this steakhouse is so legendary!
I’m hanging out with my friend Steven and Christina from Houston’s Got Spice: / houstonsgotspice
Opened since 1977, by the amazing Edd and Nina Hendee, Taste of Texas is an American food institution, and it’s more than just a steakhouse, it’s also a museum of Texas history. Today they are the largest independent user of Certified Angus Beef in the world.
We couldn’t decide which steak to order so we got the 38 oz. dino Texas tomahawk and a giant fillet wrapped in bacon.
Additionally, Taste of Texas is famous for their traditional American style salad bar which is one of the best salad bars you’ll ever try.
And don’t forget their Texas sized desserts, the snickers pie was absolutely delicious.
Shout out to Austin, our server, who did an incredible job!
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Dude giving the tour is a super pro
Yea but mark asked some very poignant questions too nice job both 👊
Super YMCA
Thank you for showcasing this incredible place, proud to call myself an employee there! Unbelievable place to work and great people to work for. The icing on the cake is we get to take care of so many amazing guests! I'm glad you enjoyed your experience!
Ha! No way. I'm from the UK but I arrived in Houston for business yesterday and am planning dinner at Taste of Texas tomorrow. Been watching your videos for years but think this is the first time I recognised the restaurant. 😂
Hope you enjoy your time in Texas and especially your meal at Taste of Texas!
Well you do not really know where you’re at actually.
I bet you can't concentrate on business now! I've taken friends of mine from the UK, Canada, Australia etc to NC BBQ places and they are blown away. I can't imagine what they would say to a Texas Steakhouse like this.
yo let us know the updates man
You won’t regret it!
Micah gets a Ribeye😮 what a dad.
Omg micah is so grown up 😢.. love the vibe
I thought i was the only one thinking that!🙂
IKR I was thinking he still in that baby stroller🤦🏿♀️
Wait.... I've missed so much. I used to watch so much around the time he was born/ toddler. I didn't realize that was him
@Blacscorpiohow dare you leave Mark hanging 😂
Same thing I said too 😂😂
holy mother of cheese blocks
😂 I know right I think was so huge I wanted to throw in a bathing suit and use it as a slide😂
That kitchen is clean
Decades of this man and his beautiful family and I can’t get enough. He’s always humble, descriptive, kind, considerate, polite and keeps fresh about places and food. How he does it with still the open eyed wonder of a new world traveler is beyond me! And his yummy face keeps inspiring! Kudos, Mark! Thank you!
You make a thoughtful comment about his “yummy face”. His eyes really communicate and you can see that the enjoyment is real. Charming man, and he is getting better and better with experience.
Thank you very much for your support!
@MarkWiensyou are welcome. Keep going………
It would be epic if Mark did a video on the new Arch Burger 👍
Could you kiss up to him anymore? lol
I was an expat living in Houston for 2 years, as a good bye to Texas I went to The Taste of Texas for a last supper. I probably ate 4K calories that night and spent like $150; it was only me and a perfectly cooked Tomahawk. Miss y’all.❤
Why you move?
@blackknight9558I got a better job in a city full of mountains, Houston is too flat for my taste.
Nice!
@OFFROADandSTUFF Which city?
@blackknight9558Denver 🤙
Austin took care of us on one of our many trips! He's a great waiter and very informative. I usually just salt and pepper my steak, but he recommended lemon pepper. Seemed weird at first but it really adds the perfect touch. We're hooked on Taste of Texas. Literally the only place we go for steak unless we're grilling ourselves. Welcome to Houston, Mark!
Cool to hear that, glad you had Austin as well, he does an amazing job!
Wow y’all cut off the waiter when he was explaining to y’all what y’all means. Haha
Chris Tucker wouldn't have allowed that. 😂
I thought so too at first but rewatched it and think it just appears that way from how it was edited. 🙂
If you all don't know what y'all/ya'all means... No explaining will help you all😂
Yall crazy…(hello from Tennessee)
I wasn't looking at the screen when that happened and I thought it was a bit rude. It's a edit, the camera jump cuts.
i always watch these videos while eating. makes everything taste better
😂
Same! I watch these while on my lunch break lol
Me too😁
Makes everything taste better? Don't lie. 😂 Makes everything taste like tasteless crackers. 😅
Love how his son loves the experience.
Omg welcome to Houston! Wish I could shake your hand and take a pic 😭 hope we’re treating you well here
Am sure a lot are jealous of Mark for being able to eat so much and not get fat xD
its just metabolism, everybody can practice and learn that. he burns much more calories than he takes in, his body is trained like that. he exercises everday and lives healthy.
nah i hope a great health i take notes to travel from his food videos xD
💯😂
he swam from Iraq to Houston
@Alotta-u4h he swim so he burn the calories
Glad to see all three of you in video!❤
Glad to see Micah again The hat about got him
I'm still watching Mark after a decade.
Never heard of him
Very FUNNY!!??
Welcome to HTown!!! Thank you for visiting our state and especially our city!!!
Welcome back to TX, Mark! ❤🤠
I would love to see all that old western history...Absolutely love stuff like that.
Who else loves Mark Wiens videos?
Those prices are crazy expensive!!!😱
Mark!!! Welcome to Texas! We are so glad you’re finally here! I’ll be visiting taste of Texas this weekend because of you. Thank you for always being so kind and polite with every culture no matter where you travel! ❤
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!! My wife and I are huge fans! From Dallas Texas! I always ask myself,”why hasn’t Mark come to Texas?!”😂
We discover a restaurant but we also meet a character !
Damn y'all didn't even let the video play 😅😅
I'm saying like shi
That man with mark has a lot of knowledge on food
Thanks for the great video of America's busiest steakhouse👍
Thank you for watching!
Love how mark takes his family everywhere
Mark, i've been watching for years, and I can't believe you're finally in Houston!
The 30mins video seems short when I'm watching you.
Favorite food vlogger 🙏🏻
Saludos mis paisanos trabajando en la cosina siempre echandole ganas 💪
You often say 'my mouth is watering' before you tuck in. Well mine was whilst watching that. 😋 Now that's a steak restaurant like no other... I'd give anything to dine there. Wonderful episode again Mark and great to see Micah involved too. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Micah is so big, and smart. Enjoyed seeing him grow over the years.
God that tomahawk looks so delish 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
That price not so much
He sits down before his guest is seated !!!!
Wow Micah is so handsome and is gonna be tall like his dad and Ying's laugh always puts a smile on may face. Amazing as always.
Can't wait for a father and son duo. Mark and Micah simply eating and enjoying food and culture
I couldn't afford the salad. Good god.
The salad was not included in the prices of the steaks, I see 😅
Yet another FANTASTIC video Mark. ❤
I am from Houston. If i knew you were coming I would have joined you guys !! :)
The visuals in your video are stunning❤
Went to Taste of Texas for Christmas years ago and I will never forget how delicious the tomahawk was! Was gifted a steak knife with Taste of Texas etched on it, it’s still sharp today.
literally watch your son grow up following you for the last decade , mashallah
Several months ago, I was in Houston with a layover and I wanted to try taste of Texas, but it didn’t open until 5 PM, so I missed out. I can’t wait until my next stop over in Houston.
I always enjoy watching your videos.
Taste of Texas is amazing. Although it’s definitely pricey I thought it would be 3x the price. Best salad bar of all time
Mark welcome to Houston
I would absolutely love if mark made a video where he just laid out one year's worth of logistics and itineraries. Bro how did you get to Texas from Erbil i am so curious
Nice looking meal for sure, but it was really sweet of the owner lady at the end to engage with your son and get him excited about the local history of the area. Classy touch.
It's called marketing. That's what the entire video is about to begin with. All staged.
All that and not a penny out of pocket. Those 3 meals cost the restaurant $0
They’re big trumpers. 🤮🤮
Love the video Mark, absolute WOW!!!! 😅
Bravo to that restaurant providing guests with gloves before serving at the salad bar.
Yes! I liked seeing that!
Thank you mark i am so happy you in texas
Omg, haha I love taste of texas, used to live down the street from it haha. I crave it every time I go back to Houston lol, definitely one of the best steaks, and quails too.
U got good taste mark keep those videos coming luv your show
Having watched you throughout Asia, I’m proud to see you back in my town at one of my favorite places for special events
Cheese block is crazy 🤪
Lovely venue.. gourmet quality steak...thanks for giving us the chance to see more of Texas ..everything meat in Texas is overwhelmingly delicious 😋😋
17:22 thats freaking RAW
Everything big in texas
"big rip off" for sure
I LOVE Taste of Texas, THE BEST.
I’m a Houstonian. Taste of Texas is legendary here in Houston.
Houston is a real place?
Gotta visit this soon.
Mark even has to state that the smell of the pepper is fantastic 😭😭
Fresh cracked pepper on a salad is fantastic. It's my version of the "tell me when" with parmesan at italian restaurants. Their arm is going to be exhausted.
Mark you are definitely one of the top 3 food presenters in the world
you are going on 12mil subs and YOU deserve it!! love the cowboy hat! you fit in, no matter where in the world that you go!!
Thank you!
So nice to see your son on camera, he looks like you! ❤
I love everything about this video ❤
I tried Wagyu beef for the first time the other day, it was good but it was so rich it sat like a lead weight in my stomach 😂.
I much prefer an angus steak any day.
Mark should do a food tour of Texas
Steaks and Mexicans make an awesome mix! We Mexicans know how to cook steaks baby!
Preciate you showcasing my city.
Welcome to America, Mark, Ying, and Micah. I hope you have have a nice visit.
I've never been one to care about a salad bar, but that place's salad bar is next level. The giant cheese wedges alone would make me want to get a salad from there. And those steaks looked incredible. A friend gave me a gift card to a local steakhouse, and I haven't used it yet. But I'm going to use it now. I want a fat juicy steak.🤤
Mark was born in the United States.
@gabbycarter965 I know, but he lives in Thailand and is visiting America this time.
@shannondore Okay.
MIcah is so grown up now!! Watching this makes me crave for some steak now! lol
The Tomahawk Ribeye is only 130 calories! I'm gonna eat two of them!!
130$
Love the confidence they show by having Mark snoop around the kitchen.
A big fan from South Africa
He should come have our steaks brother
Everything looked amazing 👍
I live in Houston and I been there only once like 15 years go.
This is the best place and a lifetime experience.
Wait, it is the best place, you live there, but you went once 15 years ago. That doesn't make any sense.
So so good❤❤❤
You should visit ( KG BBQ) the owner is from Egypt and he is the best for smoking meat and he is famous for lamb bbq
That place is awesome!!
First of all, Micah has grown fast! Second, that's a dream come true type meal! My question is how do you stay so fit eating all this good food?..kudos, like your eating adventures, keep doing what you do!
Mark had a video about this several years ago, he does a lot of treadmill work and exercising.
Wow, that place looks awesome
If you are in Houston , you should definitely visit Austin as well. I`ll be the tour guide 😄
I agree specifically food wise
@LuckyGirl86 you’re from 86 🙂👍 I’m from 83
So relaxed in these situations...
I lived in Houston for ten years the food does not get enough attention there. People always talk about New York or Chicago as having variety (and they do) but in Houston, You name it you can find it from any culture and it’s authentic not just Mexican cuisine but Vietnamese, Indian, Thai, authentic Chinese etc and some of the best meat markets
I really enjoyed Houston, amazing food, great people and nice city, and you're right so much variety.
it will now..
But still - meat is what makes Texas famous. Spent there a straight one month. Every day I ate meat. Every single day. A few times a day. And i have never been disappointed. Everything what is about a meat in Houston - is absolutely iconic.
Such an awesome video, the food look amazing
MARK! I can't believe you're in Houston, if you're still here let me know I would love to go eat somewhere here. I can take you to some banging spots! I used to own a restaurant but now am a law student. I've been watching you for over 8+ years!
Sure bud I’m sure he will b reaching out to u loser lol 😂 hold your breath fs
Asking the guy out on a date 😂🤔
@joey8567Seems like to me too lol😂
@donnaatieno2860😁
Thank you very much appreciate it. This was filmed a couple months back, so not there anymore, but hopefully next time.
Mark is professional enough being a food enthusiast
"Thank you Austin for taking good care off us" floored me 😂 bro was getting ready to explain y'all
was look for this 😂😂😂😂
Austin needs a raise!
Mark, you're everywhere! love to see someone as kind as you roam the world.
I love it when the baby and the wife is on the journeys with you!
This place really is top shelf. I've eaten here dozens of times. It's always been really good. Kinda pricey, but here you get what you pay for. I would suggest this place to anyone.
as long it is good foods and good services beautiful warm welcome,,,, I don't care how much it cost 150- 250 for dinner I will come back any day..
Don’t support trumpers.
So impressed by the salad bar alone
That’s the most criminally uneven seasoning job on the tomahawk I’ve ever seen
The steaks in this video looked so good! ❤
Hey Mark, you're our favorite food vlogger ever, always waiting for your awesome and juiciest content! Long Live Mark!