Rudy & Paco is an exclusive Galveston steakhouse offering a vibrant mix of Central and South American flavors, perfect for a refined yet relaxed dining experience.
"Join the upper echelon of Galveston society (who also wear tropical shirts) at Rudy & Paco, a combination Latin-Italian-seafood-steakhouse restaurant downtown. Bizarrely exclusive, the small restaurant has a nearly blacked out exterior, white tablecloths, and a menu stuffed with excellent Gulf seafood and pasta. A mob boss might take his dramatic side piece, and no one would bat an eye if she dumped a glass of Cabernet on his head. If you want to watch this reality show (because we do), then go to Rudy & Paco. There is limited bar seating, and the hosts seem to relish the opportunity to turn away walk-ins, so reservations are necessary." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Join the upper echelon of Galveston society (who also wear tropical shirts) at Rudy & Paco, a combination Latin-Italian-seafood-steakhouse restaurant downtown. Bizarrely exclusive, the small restaurant has a nearly blacked out exterior, white tablecloths, and a menu stuffed with excellent Gulf seafood and pasta. A mob boss might take his dramatic side piece, and no one would bat an eye if she dumped a glass of Cabernet on his head. If you want to watch this reality show (because we do), then go to Rudy & Paco. There is limited bar seating, and the hosts seem to relish the opportunity to turn away walk-ins, so reservations are necessary." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"An island paragon, this upscale steakhouse features grilled meats and seafood with plenty of South American and Central American influences. Ceviche, plantain-crusted Gulf snapper, and a selection of steaks grace the menu. Pro tip: Wear pants if you’re going for dinner — shorts are only allowed during lunch and at the bar." - Lane Gillespie, Brittany Britto Garley
"An island paragon, this upscale steakhouse features grilled meats and seafood with plenty of South American and Central American influences. Ceviche, plantain-crusted Gulf snapper, and a selection of steaks grace the menu. Pro tip: Wear pants if you’re going for dinner — shorts are only allowed during lunch and at the bar." - Lane Gillespie, Brittany Britto Garley
"The upscale combination Latin-Italian-seafood-steakhouse restaurant in downtown has a blacked out exterior. Inside is a small dining room covered with signed celebrity photos (no one under 30 would recognize any of them), shelves of wine, white tablecloths, and lots of expensive cognac. It's exclusive, fancy, and somehow still full Hawaiian shirts. Somewhere a mobster might take his side piece. It’s dramatic, surreal, but also serves excellent food. Join the upper echelon of Galveston society while snacking on plantain chips at a dimly lit table, politely tearing into Gulf seafood entrees, and feeding your date spicy shrimp linguine. And, in keeping with the bizarre reality show vibe, reservations at Rudy & Paco are imperative. The hosts will (and seem to like to) turn you away." - Chelsea Thomas
