Fresh, authentic food
Combination plates, enchiladas, fajitas, burritos, tacos and salads, made with fresh ingredients and served with rice, beans and guacamole.
Downtown Milwaukee · Water Street at Highland Ave
Rudy's Mexican Restaurant: Fresh, Authentic Mexican Food in Milwaukee
Great margaritas, homemade Mexican cooking and warm hospitality on N. Edison Street.
We thank you for being our guests. Rudy's serves fresh, authentic Mexican food and great margaritas, and we hope to serve you for many years to come. Lunch specials run Monday through Friday, and our kitchen cooks until 11 pm every night of the week.
Nosotros les agradecemos su visita. Rudy's les ofrece comida mexicana fresca y auténtica y las mejores margaritas. Esperamos servirles por muchos años.
Rudy's at a glance
Why guests keep coming back
Mexican cooking, margaritas and catering in downtown Milwaukee
Everything at Rudy's is cooked to order — from combination plates and fajitas to tortilla soup, tamales and homemade flan.
Lunch specials daily
Five lunch plates under $8, Monday through Friday from 11 am to 4 pm — taco and enchilada plates, quesadillas and chimichangas.
Margaritas & more
The perfect margarita with your meal, plus raspberry, strawberry and peach lemonade and iced tea.
Catering for any party
Trays of tacos, fajitas and enchiladas that serve 25 people, delivered to your home or office with an 18% catering fee.
From the kitchen
Menu highlights
A quick look at guest favourites. Prices are subject to change — the complete menu lists every plate and side order.
House specialties
Combinations & combos
Soup & dessert
Monday – Friday, 11 am – 4 pm
Lunch specials that beat a sandwich at your desk
Rudy's lunch specials give downtown Milwaukee a fast, satisfying midday meal: two tacos or two enchiladas with rice and beans, a grilled chicken taco salad in a tortilla bowl, or two chimichangas — all served while you are on your break.
Soup of the day
Rudy's answer to Milwaukee's winters: Southwestern Salsa Vegetable Soup and Tortilla Soup are featured daily. Bowl 2.95 · Cup 1.95.
Planning a group lunch? Call (414) 223-1122 and a manager will help you arrange a table or delivery.
Catering & delivery
Trays of Mexican food for 25, 50 or 250 guests
Rudy's caters office lunches, family parties, weddings and festivals across Milwaukee. Order a taco bar with hard and soft tortillas, chips and salsa, or trays of enchiladas, flautas, chimichangas, burritos, tacos and fajitas.
- Taco bar for 25 guests — $45 per tray of ground beef or chicken
- Steak or chicken fajita trays — $65
- Side orders for 25: guacamole, cheese, sour cream & pico de gallo, rice or beans — $25 each
- Homemade flan and sopapillas for dessert
An 18% catering fee is added to all orders and includes delivery. Call one of our managers today to arrange your delivery.
A look inside
Photos of Rudy's Mexican Restaurant
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What's happening
Cinco de Mayo and more at Rudy's
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant with live music, a party tent, excellent margaritas and authentic Mexican food. Keep an eye on our events page and press releases for the next celebration.
Rudy's serves fresh, authentic Mexican food
Open daily at 11 am. Gift certificates and catering menus are available. Rudy's is part of the Water Street Brewery restaurant group and sits right next to the Water Street Brewery on Highland Avenue.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What are Rudy's hours?
Rudy's Mexican Restaurant is open daily from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, including weekends. Lunch specials are served Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Where is Rudy's located, and is there parking?
The restaurant is at 1122 N. Edison Street (Water Street at Highland Avenue) in downtown Milwaukee, WI 53202. There is ample lot and street parking. Full driving directions from Highway 43 and Highway 94 are on the location page.
Does Rudy's cater parties and office lunches?
Yes. Catering trays serve about 25 people and are delivered to homes and offices; an 18% catering fee includes delivery. See the catering menu for prices.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes. The vegetarian burrito comes with sautéed peppers, onions, rice, black beans and guacamole, and there are cheese and bean burritos, cheese quesadillas, guacamole and salads on the menu.
Visit us tonight
Dinner is served until 11 pm every night
Rudy's Mexican Restaurant
1122 N. Edison Street (Water Street at Highland Ave)
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 223-1122
Fax: (414) 223-5116
E-mail: kory@rudysmexican.com
