Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

Name: Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar
Address: 2028 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX, United States, 77550
Telephone: (409) 762-3696
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 5

5 (4073)

$31 to $50

Seafood

2028 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX 77550

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for fine wines

Paco is the definition of the "All American Dream", awarded the 2019 "Faces of Diversity Award" by the National Restaurant Association. This prestigious award honors those who have achieved success through perservance and determination embodying the American Dream.

Rudy & Paco's offer the freshest seafood and steaks with a Central American flare. Come experience fine dining at its best with Paco and his staff.

We are honored to have the opportunity and privilege to serve you and your family.

~ Paco Vargas and Family

Lunch - Street parking is available, pay at parking meter or by App
Dinner - Street parking is free after 6 pm.

Dress code is strictly enforced for Dinner.
No shorts for men, women (including rompers) and children. Men must have a collared shirt (no t-shirts) and no hats.

Dress code for Lunch is casual with shorts acceptable but no hats.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, South American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(409) 762-3696
Website
http://www.rudyandpaco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We are more than happy to close the restaurant for your private party. Contact us to discuss the many options available.

Location
2028 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX 77550
Neighborhood
Galveston
Cross street
20th Street
Parking details
Lunch - Street parking is available with payment at parking meter or by AppDinner
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,073 people are saying

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5.0 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Best Overall
Houston
Best Food
Houston
Best Service
Houston
Seafood
Galveston
Best Overall
Galveston
Best Food
Galveston
Best Service
Galveston
Best Ambiance
Galveston
Best Value
Galveston
Great for fine wines
Galveston
Romantic
Galveston
Good for special occasions
Galveston
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar in Galveston offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "outstanding food." Diners rave about the "best ever" crab cakes and the elegant 1940s ambiance, making it perfect for special occasions. The staff's professionalism ensures a memorable visit, making it a "must-visit" destination.

4,073 Reviews

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Matt
Houston15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service, experience, and attention to detail was incredible. We came for our anniversary and it was an amazing time.
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Eloise VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a awesome experience to dine at Rudy & Paco, service was on point, food was delicious. It was an amazing experience.
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ED
Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and wine list is extensive and equally as superior as the fare. Service is impeccable.
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Kelly VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rudy and Pacos was so good as always!! We loved the service the crab cakes and the Caesar salad and the cosmos were perfect!! We can’t wait to come back. Thank you.
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Kim
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This is one of my most favorite restaurants in Galveston! Always excellent food and service. It was difficult to talk during our dinner due to the noise of other patrons.
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Brenda VIP
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was 5 stars on every level! It was our first visit and they made us feel like regulars. We sat at the bar and got amazing recommendations from the bartender. Every bite from the appetizer to the dessert was absolutely amazing. The ambiance takes you back to the elegance of the 1940s and there’s no detail overlooked. We will go out of our way to visit again!!
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Albert
Houston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is amazing! If you love seafood this is your place. From the yummy bread and plantain’s to the outstanding red snapper you will enjoy it all. The drinks are also delicious! Desert cannot be skipped. Natalie was our server and she was such a polished professional and she was able to share her knowledge of the menu. The wait staff all work as a team so you never see big trays full of dishes but rather a well orchestrated and choreographed “dance of the waiters”. If you come to Galveston you have to hit the place up. We loved it.
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RichardM VIP
Houston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best! Special thanks for this visit to Oscar and Samantha. Plus, thanks to the Sommelier (missed his name) for explanations of wines being set out for the evening.
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Chris
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went with friends to Rudy & Paco’s and had a fantastic experience. We were seated promptly at our reservation time and met by Andy who made us feel very welcome. Some our guests had food allergies and Andy verified our requests and concerns. Michelle did a great job taking care of our group. Everyone loved the plantains with chimichurri and pico. Salads were very fresh. Entrees of red snapper (pargo) prepared various way and grilled shrimp (Camarrones) were fresh and expertly prepared. We order a variety of pastas family style for the table and asked the chef to surprise us. We received a GF and DF penne with marinara and a GF and DF spaghetti with pestos and sweet peppers. A 3rd traditional Alfredo was also prepared by the chef. All of the pasta bowls were completely eaten and enjoyed. Ambiance is classy and understated. The serving choreography and timing was impressive. Highly recommended for a very nice dinner in Galveston. One tip - parking is limited in that area of town but there is paid parking ($10) available about 1 block north of the restaurant.
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Wilbert
Houston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining experience was excellent. Food was prepared perfect and waitstaff were outstanding.
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FAQs

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 762-3696.

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar is rated 5 stars by 4073 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Google Map for Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

2028 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX 77550

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
20th Street
Neighborhood
Galveston
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, South American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Lunch - Street parking is available with payment at parking meter or by AppDinner
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rudyandpaco.com/
Phone number
(409) 762-3696
Private party facilities
We are more than happy to close the restaurant for your private party. Contact us to discuss the many options available.

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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What 4,073 people are saying

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FAQs

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