This past weekend my family decided to take stroll through old town and get Mexican food. I've been to Rudy's twice since moving to Monrovia. The food is pretty standard. I always get the carnitas plate, it comes with a fair amount of deep fried pork, pico, lettuce, guacamole, rice and beans. My husband got a massive burrito - steak Colorado which was really saucy with lots of beef, mushrooms and onions inside. We also go a chicken enchilada and chile relleno a LA carte. Everything was tasty, but the food took a while to come out. The servers were warm and very family friendly. I can see why it's a local favorite. read more

Rudy's in downtown Monrovia is definitely a good place to chill during Happy Hour after a long day of work. Their drinks are strong and the people who works there are very friendly. They have a lot of food options with prices that won't put a dent in your wallet. Not too much of a modern place but feels very homey when you walk in. Tacos are about $3 each on Taco Tuesday and their Margaritas are about $14. They are always busy and appears to be a local favorite. Worth a try if you are nearby. read more

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We haven't been here in a long time, but stopped in after the farmers market. Staff is fantastic and service is quick! Great place overall. Food was quick to come out, but temperature wise wasn't warm/hot. Ordered enchiladas and sauce wasn't too favorable, possibly since food wasn't hot, cheese inside didn't properly melt. Great music in the restaurant. read more

Rudy's - Cheese enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Service was piecemeal. Food was lukewarm. No alcoholic beverages and only two soft drinks for 6 people and the bill was $200!

Chips were warm and the salsa was cold, both delicious! They were brought after we sat down. My steak burrito and rice was great. Food and drinks were ordered right away and brought promptly. Server kept our drinks filled without asking. Restaurant was not very busy, since it was on the middle week at 7PM. I had not been to Rudy's in a while because I live 25 to 30 miles away. I was very happy with overall experience and so were my guests. Would definitely return. read more

Rudy's Mexican Food is one of the many restaurants located on Myrtle Ave in Old Town Monrovia. Though it was relatively busy on Saturday afternoon, seating was fast and service was good. The taco plate was a fair price and came with an overabundance of guacamole! It was a bit difficult to eat the tacos due to how much food was placed inside (a rather good problem to have). Beans and rice were okay as well without strong flavors. Overall, a solid Mexican restaurant. read more

Rudy's - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Always stop in when I'm in the area. Can't go wrong no matter what you order. Old staple to my childhood and young adulthood. read more

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I am writing this review because I see potential in Rudy's and want to see it succeed, even though I know it's been around for years. To be honest, we haven't stopped in recently because of the sub-par reviews. However, yesterday was Cinco de Mayo and we decided to give it a try. The Good: While the interior itself is a bit old school, the atmosphere was lively and the place was relatively packed. We were seated quickly and greeted warmly (albeit quickly) by the gentleman taking our drink order. The chips and salsa were delicious. The Not-So-Good: While the service was relatively quick and the servers were pleasant, almost everything about the service seemed transactional. Once we got our main server, everything almost seemed TOO quick (that said, we still left a nearly 30% tip because that's just how we roll). So one star off for lack of service. The other star comes off because the food was quite bland. We all had tacos (asada, pastor & chicken) but everything was missing flavor. Bottom Line: Rudy's is in a prime location right off of Myrtle. It could quite literally be the best Mexican joint in town if their servers were a bit more personable and the food had more flavor. read more

Rudy's - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I had not been here in years but decided to grab lunch with a friend. The place is pretty big so we walked right in and sat down. I didn't realize they even have a small bar at the back of the restaurant which was pretty cool. We both tried the hot seafood salad which was a generous portion but so good we each finished up our plates. It has shrimp, fish, and scallops over salad and you can pick your dressing. It was very fresh and refreshing. Their table chips and salsa were very good as well. I would definitely go back and explore more items on their menu. read more

Rudy's - Hot Seafood Salad - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Rudy's is our home away from home. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We enjoy the tasty ropa vieja, the carne asada torta and enchiladas rancheras. Of course, huevos rancheros on occasion. read more

I eat here regularly. My favorite is taco Tuesday. My favorite is the hard shell tacos. I have been eating here for around 20 years. I have a favorite waitress she takes good care of me. It is one of my go to restraunts. read more

Horrible food, Horrible Staff, incompetent individuals working at this establishment. Server did not pay attention to us, the whole order for my family was incorrect had to send food back multiple times. No accountability here. Ambiance is tense, stressed and unhappy. Do not spend your money here. These employees need a reality check. read more

First time here. Really good food staff is great and super friendly. Food service everything is great. Will return again if ever in the area again. read more

Just like their service, Rudy's took a long time to respond to my review. Clearly from Rudy's response to me, it seems like Rudy will not hold themselves accountable for their poor customer service and food quality the day we came despite the images provided that CLEARLY shows undercooked chicken, and despite their response saying they take our feedback seriously. If you want to go to a family owned café/restaurant with excellent service and great quality food, Cafe de Olla is down the street. Throwing a dirty fork on the table when calling out undercooked food isn't "handling the situation as best as possible". Whatever. This was 5 months ago. This comment wouldn't even exist if the lady that served us didn't make a fuss, and if they just took our food back and fixed it. Make sure to double check your food before eating it, wherever you go. read more

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Great place to eat. Very good ambiance. The waiter was very helpful. We had a burrito and a combination with a taco and a tamale. The Pasión Fruit Margarita was a success read more

Rudy's - Pasión Fruit Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Great food & drinks! The service was good & the ambiance was fun! Will definitely be back!

Very good service and good food quality. Always phone in our orders and pick up. Very friendly wait staff.

People are very nice there but the food is so bad and not authentic at all. I can see why it is never busy.

Good tostada with chicken, friendly service, and nice music. Will return for a burrito next time.

Sorry, Rudy, but the new owners of this establishment have outshined you. The food has gotten so much better. It's hotter fresher and the portions are slightly larger. Great news most of the staff has been upgraded and the ambience has stayed the same absolutely would recommend give it a try again... read more

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I love the back bar. Cozy spot and friendly staff. Bring your sense of humor and have a margarita. They have good chips.

Have visited here a few times over the years - the food is consistently delicious but the salsa isn't my fave. Service is hit or miss. Location is great - right in the heart of Old Town Monrovia. They have a happy hour menu Tuesday - Thursday with lots of drink specials but limited food options. It's always really warm inside - especially during summer. We've tried their chimichangas, mole, tamales, and burritos over the years - all decent choices. This visit my hubby got the Chile relleno de mariscos and he liked it. Had lots of seafood inside and plenty of cheese with generous sides of beans and rice. I got a seafood burrito which, again, had very ample amounts of seafood inside - white fish, tiny scallops, and plump shrimp. It also comes with rice inside and usually beans too but I skipped those. It's covered in green sauce and cheese and is excellent! Sadly their salsa is lacking. It's as thin and runny as soup and very bland. Their chips are ok - they come out super warm - but have a bit of an aftertaste that I don't like. Service is definitely hit or miss. This visit we were ignored at the door for around 10 minutes even though staff kept looking at us. It wasn't until a man walked in and he must've been the owner? Bc he raised his voice and rang some bell I didn't see and got someone to come out from the back and seat us. It was odd lol. Then at the table we were ignored again - there were two staff and only a few tables so it wasn't busy - early dinner time on a weekday. They were slowly bussing tables and disappearing. We very nearly got up and left - just as we were about to leave finally someone came over. So that was frustrating. And at the end when it's time to pay, they bring the machine to the table and hover over you while you're deciding on the tip amount which is always awkward. They also charge a 3.5% fee for use of the card and we had some other "service fee" added on as well - no idea what that was for?! Highly recommend to bring cash to avoid these issues altogether. The dining area is extremely warm - and downright hot in summer. It's a good location with easy parking in Old Town. We really want to like Rudy's but it's just ok. Enough time passes and I forget why we don't come more often but am reminded why every time we visit lol. I imagine after this experience we probably won't be back bc there are several other options just steps away that have incredible food and excellent service. read more

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Absolutely fantastic Mexican spot! The food was juicy and perfectly spiced, also the fresh guacamole was creamy and super addictive. Service was very friendly and quick, with a vibrant atmosphere that made it feel authentic. One of the best Mexican meals I've had in a while--highly recommend read more

Dude this place is so amazing. The freakin atmosphere, people, quality of food, it's all there. So bummed out we came on a Monday just to see it's closed on Monday. Had no idea! If you're in town, give this place a try dude so freakin good. read more

Local Mexican spot on Myrtle is a family fave. Hot, thin tortilla chips and we always order guacamole. Tasty margaritas! Good Space in the back for a larger party and the staff has always been accommodating when given advance notice. There's a bar in the back too if you're looking for drinks without any food. read more

Service here was outstanding. I came in for lunch on a Thursday, was seated right away, provided chips and salsa immediately, and received my food promptly after ordering. The chips, salsa, and food was good. I ordered a chile relleno burrito with rice. The restaurant is clean and the decor is cute. Recommend! read more

Mom and I looooveee mexican food and so came by Rudy's for the first time after the monrovia days carnival! Food: -Enchilada combo plate: rice, beans, sour cream, enchilada, sauce, VERY delicious and moist and tasty! Very worth it and filling -Chips and salsa: the salsa was REALLY good and had yummy little items in it which was fun! -Cheese burger and fries: classic burger and the fries were crisp and warm and delicious Price: -normal prices, and worth for the amount of food Staff: -friendly, prompt, professional, all good Space: -spacious and a lot of places to be! Overall: -Will definitely come back with my mom, we loved it! And try to try some of the other classics there. I just am such a burger and fries gal and was craving that, heh. read more

Great food. If you haven't been here recently they have upped their game. Food has been consistently good recently. Classic old school Mexican restaurant. read more

Rudy's - Chile verde burrito - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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The worst "Mexican food" I've had. None of the dishes tasted good. The salsa for the chips was basically tomato and onion floating in water ( I had to add pepper, salt, and lemon just to make it taste alright). The enchiladas were soggy. The beans tasted as if they were from the can and the rice was undercooked. At least service was prompt and friendly. read more

Second time back here and both service and food is ALWAYS on point! Servers take care of you well, checking in regularly and providing refills on chips before you even need to ask. Food comes out so quick and tastes SO good. My boyfriend and I go home everytime already wanting to come back! Highly recommend. read more

Rudy's never disappoints. I have been coming here off and on for 20 years and love the food / staff.

We enjoy the high quality ingredients that Rudy's uses. Chicken enchiladas are made with very tender chicken. The Chili Relleno are the best (and we have tried many) and the rice is soft and fluffy throughout. We usually order on-line and take it home and have not had any difficulties. read more

We just moved too Monrovia always looking for new places to eat.. came across Rudy's the food was very good great service this will be our go to place Thank you for the great service read more

I love Rudys I been coming here for years. And customer service is always on point, employers are always nice, talktative, super friendly and funny, they make you feel at home. every dish iv tried is delicious. And especially their micheladas so bomb. Especially from Mauricio. read more

The food is always delicious and the staff is always friendly! I love the chicken burrito!

Ive been here in tbe evening bartenders are great . Today I visited with a friend and we got menus,lchips and salsa but waited forever to get out order taken . She never came back to take the order.The restaurant wasn't busy at all. read more

Black people...do not eat at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant in Monrovia Ca. The don't like us. Sat for 30 minutes with no service and the manager shrugged us off as she helped everyone else. read more

Food, Service, and Ambiance are outstanding.. I highly recommend this restaurant for a family gathering. Their food is Delicious and the service outstanding. read more

Staffs are attentive and service is good. Our group liked the homemade nachos. Cocido soup has veggies & beef that made me full. Flavor is a bit lacking. read more

Rudy's - NACHOS - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Awesome place thank you Rudy!! the food was SPLENDID and the costumer service was THROUGH THE ROOF! Oh goly gee how much I love this place 4/5 read more