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Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar, Galveston, TX

Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

4.9
4.9
4016 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.



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 4,016 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
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 shines with "outstanding" food and service, consistently praised for its exceptional seafood and steaks. Guests cherish the welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by Paco's attentive presence. With accolades like "best dining experience," the restaurant is a cherished choice for top-tier cuisine and memorable celebrations.

4,016 Reviews
  1. Dr. Ronald

    VIP

    Houston

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience, service was perfect, and the food was great. We come back to Rudy and paco’s after a fiasco at the sister restaurant across the street

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  2. Sara

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service! Delicious food. Cocktails were amazing! Romantic feel. Owner came over to speak with us. Bartender was very friendly. Hostess was very accommodating. Timing of everything was perfect. We were celebrating our anniversary and they brought out a special dessert to help us celebrate! It was so good. Can’t wait to go back again!

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  3. Ken

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The owner, staff and ambience was exceptional. The crabcake was the "Best Ever"!

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  4. Danny

    Houston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class service from an Island icon! Food was great, large portions and excellent experience overall. Mango tea is fantastic and the meatloaf open face for lunch was enough for two as well as gourmet taste and presentation. My date had the shrimp tacos and the corn salsa was an excellent accompaniment to the delectable shrimp.

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  5. April

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We felt a bit rushed by our waiter, but over all was a decent experience. Will likely dine elsewhere when we return to Galveston.

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  6. Kathrine

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love this place. The service is on point and make you feel so special. The owner is there working alone side and helping out the servers. The food is phenomenal and perfect portioned. High recommend!

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  7. Robert

    Little Rock

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is superb! The food is wonderful and the service is exceptional. Service timing was perfect and the staff were intuitive. Very pricey but well worth it in every way. All restaurants should be operated like Rudy and Pacos. A fantastic experience!

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  8. Peggy

    VIP

    Houston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing evening. Fantastic food and service. Wine specials allowed us to purchase a special bottle at a great price.

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  9. Christy

    VIP

    Houston

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing dining experience. The service is impeccable. You will see Paco himself greeting diners, clearing tables and serving food. I found that very impressive. Our server Alexis was wonderful. She described each dish we asked about in a way that made you want to try everything!

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  10. Alice

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We share a wedding anniversary with our friends. Valentine’s Day. There weren’t any reservations available for Valentine’s Day so we went a day early. Which we have decided to do in the future No crowds. We love the food, customer seryand the ambiance. All 💯

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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 4016 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 29 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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