Frequently asked questions about Rudy's Mexican Restaurant
Hours, lunch specials, parking, directions, catering trays and gift certificates at our downtown Milwaukee restaurant — open daily from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
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Questions guests ask us most
Everything below comes straight from the restaurant: our hours, our lunch specials, catering prices and how to reach us on N. Edison Street.
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.
When are lunch specials served, and what does a lunch special include?
Lunch specials are served Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The lunch plates include the Taco Plate (two tacos served with rice and beans), the Enchilada Plate (two enchiladas served with rice and beans), the Lunch Quesadilla (chicken or cheese quesadillas served with rice and beans), the Grilled Chicken Taco Salad (grilled chicken, black beans, lettuce, tomato, olives, white cheese, guacamole and sour cream inside a tortilla bowl) and the Chimichanga Plate (two chimichangas served with rice and beans).
Where is Rudy's located, and is there parking?
Rudy's is at 1122 N. Edison Street (Water Street at Highland Ave) in downtown Milwaukee, WI 53202, on the northeast corner of Edison Street and Highland Avenue and next door to the Water Street Brewery. There is ample lot and street parking.
How do I get to Rudy's from Highway 43 or Highway 94?
From Highway 43: take the McKinley Exit, turn right (west) onto Juneau Ave, go 2 blocks and turn left (south) onto Water Street, then go 1 block and turn right (west) onto Highland Ave. From Highway 94: take Hwy 794 to the Plankinton Exit, go 1 block north on Plankinton and turn right (east) onto Michigan St, go 1 block and turn left (north) onto Water St, then go 5 blocks and turn left (west) onto Highland Ave. Rudy's is on the northeast corner of Edison Street and Highland Avenue, next to the Water Street Brewery.
What catering trays does Rudy's offer, and how many people do they serve?
Catering trays serve 25 people. A taco bar tray of ground beef or chicken is $45, steak or chicken fajita trays are $65, side orders for 25 (guacamole, cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo, rice or beans) are $25 each, and specialty trays of 30 items (chimichangas, enchiladas, flautas, burritos or tacos) are $45.
Is a catering fee added to catering orders, and does Rudy's deliver?
Yes. An 18% catering fee is added to all orders and includes delivery. Call one of our managers at (414) 223-1122 to arrange your delivery.
Where can I find the print-friendly catering menu?
The print-friendly catering menu is available as a PDF: Rudy-sCateringMenu.pdf. It lists the taco bar, fajita trays, specialty trays, side orders and desserts.
Are there vegetarian options at Rudy's?
Yes. The vegetarian burrito comes with sautéed peppers and onions, rice, black beans and guacamole. There are also cheese and bean burritos, cheese quesadillas and guacamole on the menu.
What soups and desserts does Rudy's serve?
Rudy's serves Southwestern Salsa Vegetable Soup and Tortilla Soup, with a bowl at $2.95 and a cup at $1.95. Desserts include fried ice cream at $4.25, chimichanga cheesecake at $4.95 and flan at $3.00.
Does Rudy's sell gift certificates?
Yes. Gift certificates and catering menus are available at Rudy's Mexican Restaurant.
Do regulars ever recommend anything beyond the menu?
They do. A few of our guests are serious watch collectors, and they keep sending us the replica site they follow — including the RM 055 replica page. We do not earn anything from the links; we simply pass along what our guests trust. The full list is on our links page.
How do I apply for a job at Rudy's?
Apply by fax, e-mail or mail with a resume only. Fax your resume to 414-271-5948, e-mail it to wsbmktg@aol.com, or mail it to the restaurant at 1122 N. Edison Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
How do I reach Rudy's Mexican Restaurant?
Call (414) 223-1122, fax (414) 223-5116, or e-mail kory@rudysmexican.com.
Still hungry?
See the menu or plan your catering
Browse every plate and price, book a catering tray for 25 guests, or send us a message — we are on N. Edison Street at Highland Ave in downtown Milwaukee.
Prefer to talk? Call (414) 223-1122 and a manager will help with a table, a delivery or a catering order. Lunch specials run Monday – Friday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, and the kitchen is open daily until 11:00 pm.