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Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar, Galveston, TX

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

4.9
4.9
3959 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
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.




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 Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 3,959 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Great for fine wines

  • Houston

    Romantic

  • Houston

    Seafood

  • Galveston

    Best Overall

  • Galveston

    Best Food

  • Galveston

    Best Service

  • Galveston

    Best Ambience

  • Galveston

    Best Value

  • Galveston

    Healthy

  • Galveston

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Galveston

    Great for fine wines

  • Galveston

    Romantic

  • Galveston

    Good for special occasions

  • Galveston

    Seafood

  • Galveston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar in Galveston offers an unparalleled dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." Known for its elegant atmosphere and Latin American-inspired menu, highlights include the renowned crab bisque and diverse snapper dishes. The personalized touch from Paco himself makes every visit memorable. Reservations recommended.

3,959 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our severer Oliver was fantastic!! He was on point with everything!!! Can’t say enough great things about him!!The food was great but the service can make or break an establishment and Oliver is definitely an asset to Rudy and Paco!!!!!

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  2. judith

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner we had in a long time. Visiting Galveston for the weekend and friend had recommended this place. Delicious food, great service, fun vibe- especially for a fine dining place, and good wine list. It was a very busy night. The whole team was awesome. The hostess, waitress, other servers were professional, gracious, knowledgeable and very welcoming!

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  3. Lynn

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our first time visiting but definitely we will be back. The food and service were impeccable. The staff gave recommendations when requested and were very complimentary of the food. The atmosphere was quiet and servers were always available.

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  4. Clint

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent atmosphere. Also, nice Birthday celebration the staff Put on.

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  5. Tiffani

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always!!! Service, food and ambiance were perfect!!! Our go to place before we shop on Postoffice!

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  6. MaryAnn

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Rudy and Paco’s. I’ve been there many times over the years. Usually, everything is excellent. This time, I was disappointed in the atmosphere. Too many tables, too close together. It takes away from the cozy atmosphere. Also, the evening after Thanksgiving, I’m sure was an issue with crowding. Everyone at our table loved their steak. The lobster tail on the special was tough, they said. In my opinion, lobster here in Texas is usually a little dry. I ordered the halibut. It was a little dry. Texas isn’t the place to order halibut. I should have ordered the snapper. I think it had been cooked in the oven too long. Sides were good. The wine list is the very best anywhere. I loved my gin martini and the wine with dinner. Overall, the evening was very nice. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. Rudy and Paco’s is a special place. It’s one of my favorite restaurants on the island!

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  7. Lindsay

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal at the lovely place! We loved the ambience, food and service. Standouts included the martini menu and quarto leches cake. A wonderful family meal which we hope to make a new tradition! Highly recommended.

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  8. mary

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Alexus was wonderful. Front of the house was warm and welcoming.

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  9. Susan

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful evening. Alonzo took wonderful care of us. A small and intimate dining experience with impeccable service. Thank you!

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  10. Robert

    Houston

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rudy & Paco’s is our special occasion “go to” Galveston restaurant. Yet this trip exceeded even our usual high expectations. Great food, quality service led by our Server, Jose’, quiet tasteful ambience. We were initially slightly disappointed that Paco was taking a well deserved day off, but the Maitre d’ filled in ably. It was truly a special occasion, my 80th birthday.

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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 4.9 stars by 3959 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 p.m.
Booked 18 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Galveston
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
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