Restaurants in EaDo (East Downtown)

Theodore Rex ★ 4.7

$$$ New AmericanEado

Theodore Rex in Houston is Justin Yu's bistro on Nance Street, the warmer sequel to his now-closed Oxheart, with a tomato toast and seasonal blackboard menu.

OrderThe tomato toast in summer. The pork chop with grits the rest of the year.

TipThe bar is walk-in only and the best seat. Get there at 5pm Thursday or Sunday.

Nancy's Hustle ★ 4.3

$$ New American BistroEado

Nancy's Hustle in Houston is the EaDo bistro on Polk Street since 2017, with the much-copied Nancy Cakes cornbread, a strong natural-wine list and a counter.

OrderNancy Cakes (cornbread with bottarga butter) and the burger. The pasta of the day is always good.

TipBar seats are first-come; the dining room takes reservations. Sunday burger night still draws a line.

Casual Dining in EaDo (East Downtown)

Nancy's Hustle ★ 4.5

$$ New American BistroEado

Nancy's Hustle in Houston is the EaDo bistro on Polk Street since 2017, with Nancy Cakes cornbread, a much-copied burger and a serious natural-wine list.

OrderNancy Cakes and the burger. Pasta of the day. Order from the by-the-glass list.

TipBar seats are first-come, dining room takes reservations. The patio in mild weather is the play.

Food experiences in EaDo (East Downtown)

Houston: Astroville Food Tour of Downtown Houston★ 5.0 (14)
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Houston: Astroville Food Tour of Downtown Houston

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Houston: East Downtown Food Tour★ 5.0 (5)
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Guided tour · 3h 30m

Houston: East Downtown Food Tour

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Cuisines in EaDo (East Downtown)