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Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar, Galveston, TX

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

4.9
4.9
3690 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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.




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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Paco Vargas: (409) 762-3696
  • 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 3,690 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Best Service

  • Houston

    Best Ambiance

  • Houston

    Good for special occasions

  • Houston

    Seafood

  • Galveston

    Best Overall

  • Galveston

    Best Food

  • Galveston

    Best Service

  • Galveston

    Best Ambiance

  • Galveston

    Best Value

  • Galveston

    Good for business meals

  • Galveston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Galveston

    Great for fine wines

  • Galveston

    Romantic

  • Galveston

    Good for special occasions

  • Galveston

    Seafood

  • Galveston

    Most Booked

3,690 Reviews
  1. SG22

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was nice but we ordered prime rib and got a ribeye. Ou waiter just did not understand so we ate it.

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  2. KennethK

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time we ate at Rudy & Paco. It is very pricey for what you get, you are likely paying for the ambiance. It may also be intended to maintain the aire of exclusivity of the restaurant. Forty nine dollars for red snapper with a pile of bland crab meat on top is a bit too much, as is $14 for a cup of refried bean soup. Another disappointment, in spite of pointing to the Prosecco on the menu and stating that was what we wanted, our waiter poured a split of French champagne, at more than twice the price. At first I thought that was probably the California variety, but it turned out to be the French version. The head waiter just smiled when I told him, and asked if we wanted the Prosecco too. There are a couple of other finer dining restaurants in the Strand district that offer much better value.

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  3. dennisO

    Houston

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic place. We came in with a party of 4, that had grown to a party of 6, and they were gracious enough to accommodate the increase. The staff was amazing, and the food was better

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  4. HarperJ

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb as always start to finish. Wait staff which was plentiful left me hanging on water and drink, uncharacteristicly

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have dined in Paris, Singapore, Rome, Budapest, Amsterdam, Rio, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, etc. Rudy and Pacos rates right up with the best in the world. We look forward to visiting again in the future.

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  6. RandallK

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy this place. Great food and great service.

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  7. Aggiemom

    Houston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is the best restaurant in Galveston. Paco , the owner , greets his customers & always makes his clients feel like his own friends ! He is very warm and welcoming ! The food and service is so good and consistent ! Always love “Rudy and Paco’s” when ever we are in Galveston!

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  8. DavidG

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First class service, wine list and menu. Highly recommend it.

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  9. Frazier03

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, and atmosphere. We always eat at Rudy and Paco’s when we are in town.

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  10. DarleneF

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are always wonderful! It is our favorite restaurant!

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  11. KimT

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andy is the best waiter ever! Great food and great drink!

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  12. MarshallM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came to celebrate a 50th birthday and did not disappoint! From the appetizer to the dessert, and everything in between, was amazing! The service was as spectacular as always and the food was incredible. Highly recommend to celebrate a special occasion or if you just want to treat your tastebuds to flavors and food that is of the highest quality.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Very nice place to eat and all the dishes were amazing. Truly a very nice dining experience.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aexis was our waitress and she was very efficient, timely and available for whatever we wanted. Great service! The food was abundant and delicious. The atmosphere was very cordial, upscale and had a very modest volume. The wine list is very large and contained about any wine one could imagine. All in all, a wonderful evening.

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  15. gingerH

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Rudy and Paco's and always eat here when we're in Galveston. The food and service is excellent. We have never been disappointed. In fact, we are usually pleased beyond our expectations. Etsa and her team were outstanding and made our evening most enjoyable. We will see you next time we're in town.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, Rudy and Paco’s never disappoints. The red snapper special (blackened with house special topping) was scrumptious and perfectly prepared. However, as good as the food always is the service is better. Your entree is presented with a flair and service is attentive without being obnoxious. Justin took care of us and he is top-notch.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Great date spot for special occasions. Anniversary’s, birthdays, etc. Parking is very easy and it’s in a great location in Galveston. We’ll definitely be back!

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  18. tennislady

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ceviche was very good. Our two snapper dishes were okay. We have eaten here for more than 20 years, so love the place. It was just a little off their normal excellence this evening.

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  19. David

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expansive menu! A table of five everybody was making each other have a taste of their food because they thought it was so wonderful. The owner actually roams the restaurant and buses tables and makes sure everyone is happy.

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  20. AnnaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mr Vargas is so polite and I noticed in both of his places he is there making sure things go well and helps his staff! The staff is awesome and they serve everyone at the same time at the table so that’s a plus. Thank you for being a pillar to Galveston

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  21. KentG

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time eating here exceeded our expectations. The food was incredible, especially the plantain crusted red snapper. And the desserts were the perfect size and beautifully presented. Paco even stopped by our table to say hi and see how we liked our meal. We will be back for sure.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always R&P never fails to deliver on all levels! Outstanding food and exceptional service! ALEXUS served/hosted us and she was the absolutely amazing. Her recommendations were spot on, not too pushy or intrusive. She knows how to deliver and when to deliver and was very attentive. R&P struck gold with Alexus. Can’t wait to go back

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  23. ShannonH

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful restaurant !! Really interesting menu. Everything we tried was amazing. I wanted to o back the next day it was that good. Do not miss this exceptional place!

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  24. Adriana

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our annual meeting. Food, services was excellent, I will come again

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another successful meal. Paco is the greatest!!!

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  26. GandGiGi47

    San Antonio

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the very best restaurant there is! If in Galveston it’s a must place to go. And Pack will be there to greet you. He always is!

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  27. Sarah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect dining experience. Food was delicious. Service was excellent.

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  28. KirkH

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rudy and Paco's is excellent. We personally witnessed Paco greeting guests. He obviously takes pride in assuring that all guests feel welcome and appreciated. Excellent seafood and service.

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  29. ReneeJ

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal with attentive service and an elegant atmosphere.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food! It will not disappoint.

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  31. DRacer

    Houston

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing restaurant, this was our first time here, and it won’t be the last. Service was over the top !!! Alexus our server was fantastic, what a ninja she was. The entire staff was very friendly and eager to assist. Food was awesome, just a really great restaurant.

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  32. JamesW

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for our anniversary dinner. Everything was delicious. And the service was excellent.

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  33. KatTexas

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’d almost make a trip back to Galveston just for Rudy & Paco’s. Service “like it used to be”, exceptional food, wonderful wine list, huge spirits bar. The carajillo (43 liqueur and expresso) as well as the crab cakes (made with egg whites rather than bread crumbs) are a must. If you are in Galveston, go!

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  34. GAZZA

    Houston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Red snapper dishes were cooked to perfection. Lump crab ditto.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the attention to detail of the service. The food was perfectly cooked and the drinks were very good. We are so glad we tried this place and will definitely be back.

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  37. JoyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was very pricy but the food and service were excellent!

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  38. KeithA

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, a terrific experience, from entering to leaving, a super way to celebrate our anniversary.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the perfect dinner celebrating our sons 30th birthday. Absolutely perfect.

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  40. JoanP

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service Great atmosphere Accommodated requests

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Safety precautions

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.9 stars by 3690 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Paco Vargas: (409) 762-3696
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