Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

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1. JB

   JustinB

   Houston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best restaurant I’ve been to on the island, food was amazing and service was second to none .

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2. LW

   LisaW

   Houston

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on August 5, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fantastic food, as always! This is our go to place on Galveston

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3. SS

   SusanneS

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 2, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great all around. The scallops were unbelievable and so was the plantain crusted snapper. Service was amazing and highly recommended to anyone who loves food and good atmosphere.

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4. G

   Glo1949

   Houston

   46 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined on August 1, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our first time to this restaurant. The staff, service and food were top notch. Will definitely be back again.

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5. Y

   Yummynuke96

   New Mexico

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on August 1, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We came back to Galveston to celebrate grandpa’s 90th birthday. The foods were delicious and the service was great! We were also thankful for the complimentary birthday cake. We are looking forward to coming back again.

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6. SW

   SusanW

   Dallas

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on July 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A wonderful evening as always. The beef filet was the best we ever had . We love eating here because the service , the atmosphere and food are the best on the island

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7. M

   Marc

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food,staff and the bread pudding order it now maybe twice so good.

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8. C

   Caleb

   Kansas City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Rudy and Paco was amazing! The food is superb and high quality. Would recommend this place to everyone. You will not be disappointed. The plantain chips they bring out are the bomb! Highly recommend the appetizer crab cake, while pretty pricey it is well worth the money!

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9. LG

   LauraG

   Houston

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on July 27, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a pleasure to eat at Paco’s. The special today was wonderful as always.

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10. SW

    SusanW

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had the Red Snapper tacos and my date had the grilled pork chop. It was all delicious . The only disappointment was that I asked the waiter if I could swap the tortilla soup that normally came with the tacos , for a small salad. The weather was so hot and I did not really want to eat hot soup. He said “no”.

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11. RG

    RajaG

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Superb food and service . If you are in Galveston , this place is a must visit

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    DeMarco our waiter made our dining experience memorable. The plantains with dual sauces was a wonderful way to begin. The ceviche appetizer was tangy and flavorful. My mixed green salad with grilled shrimp was filling and savory. My husband had the red snapper with cilantro cream sauce. What a unique combination that was not too heavy. My French 75 from the cocktail bar was a fizzy lemony delight. I chose a glass of Moscato to compliment my dinner. It was sweet and crisp. Dessert was a chocolate vanilla cream masterpiece served with a bold black coffee. I was pleased from the moment I arrived and later sauntered out the door. Loved it!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I brought my mother and her best friend to dinner while we were having a quick trip to Galveston. A friend had referred me to Rudy and Paco’s and I made reservations about a month in advance. The atmosphere was lovely. It was not loud which was really nice for having conversation. We were served by one main waitress but when our drinks and food were delivered there were three servers that all presented the food at the same time. What a fun and surprising detail! We each had a different meal and each one was beautifully displayed, aromatic and perfectly seasoned. This restaurant is a gem of a find. I will definitely find a reason to get back to Galveston and bring friends and family to Rudy and Paco’s. It is a special place.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and excellent service. Highly recommended.

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15. DG

    DonnafromGalveston

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is incredible. The servers are very attentive. We tried the Maragtinas, which were delicious.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful anniversary meal! The food and service was impeccable.

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17. JL

    JoLD

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, with the exception of a slight miscommunication about who our server was, everything was perfect.

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18. z

    zanny418

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pacos was as amazing as always. Service absolutely superb, food impeccably prepared, and of course Paco himself is a delight to be with. ABSOLUTELY 100+ if not more!!!! Can't wait to go back!!!!

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19. SS

    StacyS

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always an awesome experience!

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20. ER

    EdwardR

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff never ceases to amaze me. Paco Vargas is the consummate restauranteur.

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21. LE

    LovelyEvening

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, a wonderful evening at Rudy & Paco’s. Food, service all the best. Certainly a must stop for dinner while in Galveston.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is my favorite restaurant anywhere

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Good food, service could have been better. Server lacked detail on dietary needs.

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24. CG

    CatherineG

    Amarillo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was outstanding - as was the service. I'm a stickler for good service - and this restaurant filled all my criteria. The food was beautifully presented and so tasty. Finished off with the best bread pudding I've ever had. Can't wait to return!

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25. SC

    ScottC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    The shrimp my wife ordered were very good indeed looked fantastic, I can't eat shellfish but wish I could. The ribeye ranks as the the worst I've ever had especially for 60 bucks! Just over 1/2 inch thick! Dry and just plain old terrible! Could never recommend and certainly would never order again. It's a shame! I ate less then half and quite frankly it should have been comped They did comp the desert.

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26. EK

    EvieK

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Stunning service, outstanding menu, amazing food and drinks. We will be adding Rudy and Paco's to our must do list for Galveston visits.

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27. EA

    EmilieA

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I thought the meal was fantastic!

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28. DM

    DavidM

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food is exceptional every time I go

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29. PF

    PeterF

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience3

    We were told that this was a great restaurant. Finally got a reservation, the food was not worth the price. The dishes my wife and I had (ropa vieja) was bland as were the black beans, and tasted nothing like it should. However the salad and plantains were excellent as was our son's steak. The service was 5 star and very accommodating.

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30. BW

    BradW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service we outstanding One of the best meals i have ever had.

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31. RS

    RayS

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Every thing was great! Left my credit card, Rudy was going in in the next morning, he let me know in and found my card for me. Many, many thanks to Rudy and to his staff for having such a super place!!!! Ray Solchet

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Birthday …… Rudy and Paco’s is always a fine dining experience..

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33. IB

    IslandBG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The service was outstanding with a very attentive staff. The food was very good. with a nice selection.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always amazing, we had the bone in ribeye. It was great that night and the other half for lunch the next day. ❤️❤️❤️

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36. MD

    MichaelD

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Good food and great Wine selection. Service is always great.

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37. SZ

    StevenZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Professional waitstaff Excellent food I had the grouper and the girls had chicken dishes And had the cuatro leches With wine All delicious

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38. DG

    DanicaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved it! Extra special attention was paid to us by Paco, and he made our anniversary experience extra special!

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39. G

    Genie

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was close to a perfect dining experience. I had a snapper covered with a butter sauce and a lot of crab and it was absolutely divine. My husband had a shrimp dish with linguine and it was very spicy it was called Diablo and he loved it as well. The service was excellent the restaurant was very well staffed. The attentiveness of everyone was much appreciated. I’ve been to restaurants that have cost twice as much almost and I’ve had half the service. We will be back!

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40. G

    Grace

    New Orleans

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hands down the best restaurant in the Houston Galveston area. The service is amazing, and the food is better than any restaurant in Houston. Paco Vargas is the best!!

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