Nice place, clean restrooms, good food, decent atmosphere. And the prices are reasonable.

Rudy's isn't trying to be your abuela's kitchen, and that's fine. It's not authentic Mexican food, but it is consistently good, satisfying, and exactly what you crave when you want comfort wrapped in a tortilla. I always go for the enchiladas--no reason to switch it up when they hit every time. Rich, cheesy, and just enough bite. But the real MVP? That hot sauce. It ties everything together without trying too hard. It's not gimmicky heat--just clean, flavorful spice that makes the whole meal land. Pro tip: chips and cheese, double cheese. Trust me. Standard portion's fine, but double takes it to that extra tier you didn't know you needed. Service is usually quick, and the vibe's low-key. No frills, just solid food that delivers on exactly what it promises. read more

Use to live here, came home to visit for the first time in 30 years and wanted that nostalgia feeling of the Rudy's tacos that I use to enjoy. My favorite was the shredded beef and cheddar burrito. So terribly disappoint. The service was not so great, staff was very mechanical, was one of the staff in the kitchen was very rude. The food, the service, the atmosphere, was absolutely nothing like the original Rudy's of old downtown Davenport. read more

The service was great and the ladies were really nice. The food was not good at all. My friend ordered guacamole and salsa. The guacamole really needed salt, lime and cilantro. I ordered jalapeno poppers and one of them didn't even have a jalapeno in it. The hot sauce that was bottled was great. The hot sauce that was in the 2 ketchup containers were not good. Tasted like spicy tomato water. read more

Rudy's Tacos - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, Iowa

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Excellent crunchy tacos! Taco salads are huge. Great place to bring a group. Good drinks and friendly service. read more

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Had Rudy's for the first time because I've seen 5-6 of them around. Went in, sat down and got a water right away. Orders chips and cheese, and basic tacos. The waitress was phenomenal. Fast, kind, and checked on me several times. Chips and cheese came... they microwave shredded cheese or tortilla chips. That's a sin. Then got my tacos, basic of the basic tacos. Ate one, went to pick up the second and it fell apart. Grabbed the third one, whole bottom fell off. Staff? 100% awesome, food? Go to Taco Bell. read more

This is a really really great place my family and friends have worked here for years and enjoy the food the enchiladas are really really good and guys you have to remember it's supposed to be Tex mex food not really Mexican food it's American Mexican food isn't really served much around here and you have to take into consideration that it's not originally a restaurant it was a bar then got turned in to one but other than that it was really good I highly recommend mend this to anyone that visits read more

Nothing really to special compared too Taco bell... The food is good... Nothing bad to say about this spot.... Just became a late night stop... read more

Rating is straight up ZERO. Disgusting. Charged over $9 for cheese dip and it's literally the canned "cheese" with spinach and tomatoes added. I ordered tamales and I can honestly say I've never eaten anything drier. Wood shavings would have had more moisture and flavor. The salsa was rancid and the chips are not homemade. Not even going to comment on the state of the restrooms. The diet Pepsi and mt. Dew were the only things good. The waitress was friendly. So, moral to the story...skip Rudy's Do better read more

Rudy's Tacos - Driest/oldest tamale. Had to mix with beans to swallow - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, Iowa

Mediocre food. horrible service. Do not recommend. And will not return. We had 4 people in our party and none of us enjoyed our meals. One person in our party described his entree of soft tacos as tasting like "wet toilet paper." None of it was good or appetizing. Taco Bell would be a better choice. When we spoke with the manager he said there was nothing he could do for us. Learn from our $60 lesson and eat elsewhere! (We ordered from the Rudy's on Elmore.) read more

Wasn't planning visiting, but Yelp had a BBQ restaurant on it that was permanently closed. As we had young children, running around looking for another restaurant wasn't ideal. Fortunately, I saw reviews ahead of time. So, when I didn't get a strong indication from the waitress that there was anything in particular she recommended, I went with the tamales dinner (as I figured they were not made in house). The rice and refried beans were fine too. My wife said the steak of her fajitas were a little tough. She also asked for corn tortillas (she's GF because she has to be) came out like they could have been turtle egg shells (and used in Jurassic Park -- sound effects in all). Kids enchiladas were good; they liked the stretchy cheese. The kids ground beef taco had no seasoning... none... not even salt!? I didn't realize taco meat could ever be not seasoned. The hot sauce was watery & flavorless. The purchased bottle of verde sauce thankfully was good. We weren't super well dressed, but that wasn't an issue. (The table next to us made us look great). read more

My boyfriend and I were exploring the Quad Cities and were craving some good Mexican food and decided to checkout Rudy's Tacos. Big mistake. We ordered and it not only took forever to get our food but their food was not good and we both had stomach aches after eating there. My boyfriend ordered a Burrito which had no flavor despite trying to add hot sauce to it- and he commented: "Gas station burritos have more flavor than this". I ordered Chicken Tacos and after a few bites was very unhappy with the chicken inside the tacos as it was flavored with some sort of seasoning that tasted bad. I vomited up my tacos but my boyfriend was able to keep his food down, but all in all, both of us were very unhappy with this dinner, so much that we had to stop by a Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh to try and get something to eat on the way back to our hotel. Also, their appetizer of Chips and Salsa was not complimentary like most Mexican restaurants (which we added guacamole to because we found out it cost so why not). Their Chips and Guacamole that we ate was probably the only thing that we ate at Rudy's Tacos that we liked. I do not reccomend!! read more

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Tipped out the afternoon server and the next server spent 20 minutes talking to the kitchen staff. Never got another chance to get anything else. read more

First of all the service is the best around! That's why we pass up the one in Moline on our way to Rudy's in Davenport. And the food is so yummy, and you will never go home hungry because of the portion size. This restaurant is not new, but decorated very nicely and it has a cozy and welcoming feeling to it! And did I tell you that we love going there so much that we go there at least once a week. See you there! read more

I always joke that people here do not know what Mexican food is. It's all awful. I stand corrected. It's all bad. Rudy's is awful. I ordered steak tacos. I'm 90% sure the "steak" was dog food. It did not taste like steak. My husband having served claims it's the grade D meat they serve military and prisoners. It was so sickening I could barely swallow. I'm at home throwing up now as well. read more

My fiancé and I went at 4:30pm Thursday, was not busy at all. And, I figured out why. They have changed their menu....margaritas are now on tap...as a Mexican restaurant you would think they would let you have a selection on what you want in your margarita. The service was decent I know it hard to find help but 20mins for chips and dips. And there's only 2 of you... And another thing is why would you have free ketchup but not free salsa???? read more

" Nice Restaurant, Food Just OK " We went to Rudy's Tacos searching for some good tacos since we are from San Diego , CA. Rudy's is a very pretty restaurant with a roof top patio over looking a park like area. The drinks and Bar area was very good, but the Tacos were under par, just OK. Not real Tex/Mex Tacos like we have tasted before. And the Tacos were very over priced. read more

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Came in town for the holidays and had to get my Rudy's. Must stop to any of the locations. I have been going to Rudy's all my 42 years of life. Its not authentic mexican food but its good food. Goid flavors. They also have various types of hot sauces for your liking. Everyday a different special. Miss this restaurant when im away. read more

Rudy's Tacos - Small Combo. On Mondays $6.99 - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, Iowa

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Mannn.....You can never go wrong with an order of bean and cheese tacos from Rudy's. This location in the East Village is the BEST in the QCA. Food is good, service is always AMAZING because the staff remains the same. Taco Tuesday is a steal of a deal...$2.75 margaritas(On the rocks only), $1.69 tacos for bean and cheese $1.79 for beef and bean. And you leave full and phat!!! It's definitely Americanized tacos, but that's okay with me. read more

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Ordered the enchiladas and they came out in like 2 minutes. Tortillas were not sauced, just blanketed in low-quality, oily cheese. Completely uninspired, and definitely NOT Mexican food. Staff was super friendly but the food was terrible. My friend recommended ordering the enchiladas. We're not friends anymore. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant! I know it might not be considered totally authentic but it is delicious and they do not skimp on the cheese! This is the best and original location and now they have a nice full bar with an amazing tequila selection! read more

The restaurant is beautiful. I would like it if they played Mexican music instead of metal... they don't give free chips and salsa. The food was 4/5. read more

I was very disappointed in today's special. I ordered it because I thought it would come out quickly. And it did. That is because it was likely made hours ago. The soft shell, seasonings and beef had congealed together. I expect more from a local business. I can get this quality or better at a National chain. The service was excellent! read more

Great hot food :-) the girls are great, helpful , and know their menu . They had Rudy taco flavors jellybeans. They were very interesting to try :-) read more

Rudy's Tacos in the Village Of East Davenport provides an excellent dining experience! They have a large variety of tasty items to choose from on their menu. I recommend the beef enchiladas! They are my favorite. I also recommend the Rudy's beer made by the Bent River Brewery. It is a great beer that pairs well with everything thing on the menu. If it's nice outside, sit out on the rooftop deck. I love the view! read more

4 stars for service. 0 stars for food. Worst nachos I have ever had. No ooey gooey cheese. In fact very little cheese even after requesting extra cheese. Ground beef was dry and over cooked. When we mentioned it to the waitstaff , was told should have had the enchiladas read more

Buyer beware. Although I've been to several Rudy's locations over the years, I will not ever be returning after my last experience. Though a fan of ground beef tacos, I've never been a fan of ground beef anything from Rudy's. I couldn't put a finger on why until working at another bar/restaurant 20 years ago on 'taco day'. I had a leftover batch of meat sitting around on 'warm' for several hours, and smelled/tasted before throwing out, because it resembled pet food. Rudy's ground beef is exactly that same experience. So for years I'd order the same chicken enchiladas because the taste wasn't too bad, and they were topped with fresh veggies and loads of melty cheese. I should've known better. It's always been obvious to me that they prep most things in the morning, and heat up the finished product, likely in a microwave before it hits the table. I went to this location because I was working nearby, and knew it was going to be pretty quick because it wasn't busy hours. My order showed up in about five minutes. Nothing tasted sour, but the dish was not evenly hot. I should've stopped there. Within two hours I experienced the worst food poisoning of my life, that lasted about 14 hours. I don't understand how their food handling practices haven't put them out of business years ago. read more

This was the absolute most disgusting excuse for a rudys i have ever seen. I ordered 3 deep fried chicken enchiladas but to my surprise when i bit into one, instead my mouth was met by what seemed to be sloppy joes marinated in semen. The steak quesadillas seemed to be almost made out of plastic and covered in freshly picked vegetables that had never seen a grill. But thats not all, the dip that comes with them appeared to be saturated with a watery substance that i can only imagine came from an orifice located in the elderly woman in the back who has a staring problem. I would have rather eaten rotten dog food out of a prostitues used underwear. Its a no from me. read more

Probably the worst Mexican food I've ever eaten. I don't know what else to say other than I agree with the other reviews. I can make better Mexican food at home. However tonite, I didn't want to. read more

My husband and I ate there for lunch and the fajitas were very small for portion size...think lunch portion but supper price! They were $20 each and did not come with a salad as the other fajitas did. We both had a margarita and the blended one didn't even taste like there was any alcohol in it at all. Finally, when we got our bill it was $55 but then, when the waitress returned with my credit card receipt, the bill was suddenly $65 and when I asked for the receipt, it said $65 but both my husband and I had looked at the receipt and saw the $55. We both figured out the tip based on the first receipt and not the $65 so I'm not sure what happened but we ended up paying $65 for a lunch that was so not worth it. We won't be returning to Rudy's Tacos again. read more

East village of Davenport is such a cool area and Rudys Taco is one of our favorites. It's truly a lovely restaurant inside. Staff is friendly and spot on. Good cold beer and awesome street tacos. read more

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Absolutely horrible food, will never go again! Chips and Salsa was charged for and salsa straight from jar, almost inedible!

The drinks tasted funky, rice tasted like plastick and also formed nicely right into my bowl

I haven't lived in the Quad-Cities since 2012, but I have the urge to educate those who are new to the area (and Yelp for Mexican Food) or accidently think Rudy's Tacos is a good idea. First of all, let's pretend that this restaurant chain fits the category of "Mexican Food," should I feel sorry for the patrons who have absolutely no idea what "real" Mexican food tastes like? Or should I congratulate the group who owns the Rudy's Taco chain for completely manipulating the Quad Cities area into making a successful restaurant chain that serves the blandest Mexican food I have ever had? The food is boring, banal, and completely lacks any discerning taste. It can only be described as if you were grocery shopping and you had a very limited budget and you were in the mood for Mexican food. The meat, cheese, vegetables, all of these simple ingredients taste like as if someone went to the "poor section of town" grocery store and bought products that were rejected by the main grocery stores and are close to the expiration date. I only conclude to my fellow Yelpers that Rudy's Tacos is clearly the winner for being "The most inauthentic, water-downed sauce and cheapest ingredients thrown together by teenagers and employees who don't give a damn," restaurant. If you ever decide to visit any major city in which I have enjoyed the authentic taste of Mexican food (Houston, Chicago, Phoenix, Los Angeles), you will see a vastly different taste in what most people with a palate would consider Mexican cuisine. read more

Bland, ok service. I don't know why I even come here. Olives on my salad were fermented. I Love olives, but I couldn't eat them due to them tasting way past their expiration date. And my taco salad shell tasted old. Did they think if they put an old shell in the fryer, I wouldn't notice? Guess what, totally noticed. So many better places to get Mexican food around here. read more

A good friend brought us here while we were in the Quad Cities. Being from Denver, we have great access to great Mexican cuisine. Denver is a Mexican food mecca. Rudy's is lacking only in the spice category. This is sadly a regional malady, so I can't fault them for it, too much. The service was great. That may have been because we were with Harry, and Harry seems to know everybody in this town. The prices were fantastic and the kitchen was prompt. I had a combination plate, she had tacos. The tacos were on par with any I have had in nearly any city. Kinda hard to mess up a taco. The combination plate was well prepared, it just lacked heat. Oh, it was plenty warm, fresh from the kitchen and all. But no real spice to any of it. I tried the picante sauce on the the table to perk it up. However, I found the picante to be the mildest stuff I have ever found! it was like V-8 juice which has only had a jalapeno waved over the top of the bottle. I may be barking up the wrong tree. Harry tells me that the stuff I eat would scare these folks. But damn, where's the pain?! A little spicy kick would earn them another star. read more

Probably the best restaurant I've ever been too mostly because of the workers that are there. I had an interaction with one of the employees who made a big impact on the way I view restaurant workers. He was a very hard worker. He was a bus boy at the time but he said that he also takes his part in the cooking of the food (and the food was absolutely delicious). I complemented his work and I remember him very well mostly because we have the same name. Overall the service was great. A lot of big smiles and warm greeting. Food came out quick and I was surprised. Tasted very fresh and I enjoyed it very much. The outside eating is a great touch and it overlooks the village as well as a ball park where you can catch a game if you come at the right time. Upstairs seating is also very cool. The front of the building looking very cool. All around best place I've ever been read more

Nice atmosphere but the food is mediocre, and they charge for chips & salsa. Many better quality/more authentic places to eat in the Quad Cities. read more

Best place ever there tacos are great and the mild and hot sauce work great with tacos highly recommend

This place was cool, we just stopped for drinks on the roof top patio! It was awesome Great Margarita's and brews! We had 3 the waitress was super nice running up and down stairs to get our drinks! Very positive and fun! It's over looking a softball field so we enjoyed watching a game, you can also see and feel the Mississippi River which is like a block a way! But with that come some bugs so beware of a bite or two if you want to enjoy the rooftop patio! We did! read more