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    Rudy's Mexican Restaurant

    4.0 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveTex-Mex

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Drove in from Tyler to eat at our favorite Mexican food restaurant. We love Rudy's, been eating here since 1981.
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    We drove in from Tyler to eat at our favorite Mexican food restaurant. We've been eating at Rudy's since 1981. The food is great and the service is excellent.

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    I Love Rudy's I always order bean and cheese nachos and the Rudy's special lunch which includes the best glass of cold iced tea. Owner Nina is super nice love her hospitality. There just isn't great Tex-Mex spots like this around in the DFW area. A must try!!

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    Outstanding service every visit!! The owner greets you at the door. The menu is vast and I have enjoyed having a large selection.

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    Amazing food I been going here for many years and I love this place so much!! Great Tex mex food

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    I've been going to Rudy's since 1987 every meal awesome. Rudy's hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

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    Always our "Go To Mex". It may seem like a small joint but it's always big in our belly's

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    Oh we liked everything!!! Salsa, queso, enchiladas, tamales! We will be back! Hooked us up on chips for takeout!

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    Not good food was not good did not taste good low quality meat very scary looking food

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