Hungry Sparrow
We’ve been coming here for years mainly for a celebration or for a special treat. Birthday dinner anniversary. Paco’s shrimp tacos and the ropa vieja is the order that we get about every time. Consistently good every time. The drinks are delicious also they have a full bar. They start out the meal with fried plantains and salsa you’re constantly checked on staff is great and accommodating. You might even get a glimpse of Paco himself and his natural habitat. Lol
… moreJason Keeling
Always the best food and experience.
I love how the treat you and learn your name. You walk in and feel special. And the food has always been amazing!
… moreA McCormick
This restaurant serves absolutely delicious food but what really sets it above all others is the incredible service. From a warm, genuine welcome when you enter through the thanks as you depart, the servers, everyone of them, are thoughtful, professional and polished. As I was squinting to see their menu at our lovely meal last night, I was given a discreet clip-on light to help me see. Even with our large party of 10+, the service was smooth as silk – especially the incredible feat of setting everyone’s plate in front of them at the exact same time. And if you’d like to take left-overs home, they are removed to the kitchen, nicely packaged, put in an elegant bag, then returned to you. This is Michelin-star service provided by an incredible staff – your special touches are noticed!
… moreSharon Strickland
Galveston is my ancestral home with many close relatives still residing there. Members of our family visit often and a trip is NEVER complete without visiting Rudy and Pacos. Food is the most delicious anywhere and their cocktails are worth the trip. I especially want to commend the bartender and server on Friday, January 29, 2006, who were on duty from 1-2 pm. I should have caught their names. My family has patronized Rudy and Paco’s since opening, always receiving personal attention as if we were their favorite customers. The two gentlemen that day were particularly caring and hospitable, cheering us up on a day that we were feeling low. That is why when Paco greets us with “Welcome Home,” we wonder why it took us so long to return!
Best establishment on Galveston Island!
… moreDavid Lucchese
Rudy and Paco’s will forever be ingrained in our hearts as our favorite Anniversary restaurant.
From immaculate plates of food to flawless service this place is beyond amazing. Every single bite of food is made to make you just melt into your seat. Adding perfectly crafted cocktails along with a huge selection of alcoho fantastically compliments an outstanding evening with my Wife.
If I had to summarize Rudy and Paco’s in one word, it would be: Phenomenal. As close to perfect as I have ever had.
… moremichael bruner
Love this place! Great restaurant for a nice anniversary, special occasion, etc. You can’t go wrong with the Clamari as an appetizer. The lamb chops are my favorite. Great service and atmosphere
… moreCRD
This was one of most memorable meals I have ever experienced, everything about this experience was over the top. Watching the waiters and staff was like a ballet, the service was outstanding. Top notch restaurant. Flavors were incredible, portions were large and the Crab Cakes were tasty and plentiful, a meal in itself. Well done, great evening.
… moreRachel Ausperk
We came here on our honeymoon- it was a referral from the B&B we stayed at and stayed the night in Galveston before we went on a cruise. It was a great ambiance in there, was nice to dress up (they have a dress code) and the food was great. I got a spicy seafood pasta. They even threw in a complimentary dessert as a congratulations!
… moreZack KC
Outstanding restaurant for special occasions. The service here is well above most other restaurants. The attention to detail is everywhere. The food is fine dining yet the portions are large which is awesome because my wife and I like to eat! All of the food we had was outstanding: avocado salad, empanadas, vuelve a la vida, plantain crusted redfish with scalloped potatoes and vegetables, chocolate delicioso and bread pudding. On the bread pudding: I never thought I would ever find a a bread pudding even close to that of Parrain’s in Baton Rouge; this matched it!!
… moreLouis and Elaine
A Gentleman at our hotel recommended Rudy and Paco Restaurant and bar and we are so happy he did. The food was very good and the selections on the menu were nicely varied. We found the atmosphere to be very nice, classy without being stuffy. Our server was excellent very friendly and very attentive. This was a really nice dining experience for us.
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