Theodore Rex
10 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Theodore Rex is a high-end pick that many diners recommend, with one commenter calling the hiramasa dish a standout and another noting plenty of vegetable dishes alongside non-vegetarian options. Caveats include a chilly room and tightly packed tables that one visitor felt undercut the food at the price, plus a note that it suits a client dinner only with alcohol and an unlimited budget. One commenter advises calling ahead about walk-ins, and another says it is not set up for children.
Address
Theodore Rex, 1302 Nance St Unit a, Houston, TX 77002
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Hiramasa
- Best for
- Dates, Vegetarian
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/LA713LA in r/houston · Jan 2024
Does not recommend it for young children, while praising it for adult meals.
- Recommendsu/Quick-Physics-3614 in r/HoustonFood · Jan 2025taste
Names the hiramasa dish a best
- Recommendsu/Drunken_CPA in r/houston · Jan 2026
Simply recommends Theodore Rex.
- Recommendsu/djackson0005 in r/houston · Jan 2026
Listed as a local favorite.
- Recommendsu/BT_Hobbs in r/HoustonFood · Jan 2025
Says go there if you want the old Nancy's quality.
- Caveatu/Overall-Factor-8345 in r/HoustonFood · Jan 2025ambience
Cold room and cramped seating hurt the experience at that price point.
- Recommendsu/caskfeedback in r/houston · May 2026
Listed as a high-end pick.
- Recommendsu/saintursuala in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2025
Names Theodore Rex as their pick.
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- Recommendsu/bemocked in r/houston · Mar 2026variety
Notes the menu has many vegetable dishes while still offering plenty of non-vegetarian items.
- Recommendsu/HardlyCharming in r/houston · Dec 2024
Seconds the suggestion but advises calling about walk-ins.
- Caveatu/yooniev in r/HoustonFood · Jan 2025
Lists it among their disappointments.
- Recommendsu/Gravy_Train48 in r/houston · Dec 2024
Suggests it for the dinner date.
- Recommendsu/kaptivarts in r/houston · Jan 2024
Suggests it as an option.
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