A Taste of Texas Family Food - (Near Temple, TX)

5 /5 Tim VZ: Yes yes yes YES!!!!! We have discovered one of our new absolute go-to spots in Temple. I spent almost the entire drive back home calling friends and telling them all about how wonderfully delicious the food is here. The crew working is amazing - we were treated with family friendliness that you simply do not find in other places. Have I mentioned how crazy good the food is? We had the catfish (possibly the best I have ever had in a restaurant) and the CFS easily ranks in my Top 5 (maybe top 3???) - it is sooooo tender and crispy, I was simply shocked at how truly delicious it was. The food is served in to-go containers, as many have mentioned, but for me that just added to the delightfulness of the meal (plus it was handy because we were not able to finish all of our meals). So, in case I forgot to tell you - the food is just spot on perfect! The green beans had amazing flavor and the okra... just oh my goodness... yeah... it is that good. One thing that I realized on the way home, as I was thinking back on each delightful bite, was that, unlike several other similar places I have enjoyed in the past, there is not an over abundance of salt... I didnt need to add any, but so often the case is the food is overly salted. Not here -- everything was seasoned perfectly. You simply can not go wrong when you choose to experience this dining event. Trust me... go and enjoy and then return again with more people that will be so excited for you to turn them on to this great little treasure in Temple.

5 /5 Shontá Shailyn: After driving up from Fort Worth, we decided to stop in for lunch, and from the moment we walked in we knew we made the right choice. Miss Brenda greeted us with the warmest welcome, and since it was our first visit, she took her time walking us through the menu and specials. She was such a delight and pleasure to speak with. We came in on a Friday and ordered the chef specials, oven baked chicken and fried ribs with sweet potatoes, collard greens, green beans, and cornbread. When I tell you that chicken fell off the bone and was moist and full of flavor, I mean it. The rib was tender with the perfect crispy crunch. I can’t even remember the last time I had grape Kool-Aid, but one sip brought me straight back to childhood. I also tried a slice of their pound cake, and it was just the right amount of sweetness. Truly some of the best food I’ve had out in a long time. The portions were hearty, the atmosphere was inviting, and they were playing some of my favorite R&B jams, which made the whole experience even better. Great food, great music, great people, great vibes. This quaint, family-style establishment is a gem. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.

5 /5 Ron Flowers: Great food, great people. Our first time and they were really helpful as to how it works. You walk in and order at the counter and your food is served in a to go fashion. There is sitting available and they let us sit and order then told us how it usually is. Food came out relatively quick and was really good. I ordered the chicken fried steak and wife had meatloaf, sis had fried catfish. Everyone liked their food! I will definitely be back.

4 /5 James Tracy: I had the Chefs Special of a very good Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo ( spiced right) with excellent fried okra and okay pinto beans plu sgood corn bread. My wife had a very good cheeseburger with very good green beans. The service was okay as a little slow with a ten minute wait. The atmosphere was okay. Definitely worth checking out. Different specials available nightly.

5 /5 ACE Laidler: I went here on the recommendation of a stranger when asked what was their favorite place in town, A TASTE OF TEXAS was the first thing out her mouth. The food did not disappoint. I had the pork neck bones with greens and sweet potato yams. Nothing makes me happier when I walk into a place and I am greeted by the workers. They recognized that I was a new face and explained the menu and made suggestions. Depending on time of day you may have to wait for your food to be prepared fresh. They do have a seating area for dining in and enjoying your meal while hot.