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Galleria de Paco

622 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
319-833-7226
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Ranked #1 of 39 restaurants in Waterloo
Price range: $20 - $25
Cuisines: European, Eastern European, International
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Waterloo, Iowa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Here is the lowdown from a person who has lived in the Waterloo area all his life. This place is an absolute must for anyone who wants to have a memorable dining experience. Paco's has more class than one should expect from a restaurant in Waterloo. If you want to impress your girlfriend/wife, out of town friends and family this... More

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Colo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

The restaurant is just beautiful and the dessert is to die for!! The lower level lounge is a unique touch as well! Loved it!!

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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24 reviews 24 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We (my wife and I) were back to Paco's for the first time in a year. (Only because we no longer have a reason to travel to Waterloo.) It was still a pleasure to dine there. All the food is prepared differently than anywhere else. So, "potatoes" aren't just "potatoes" they are "POTATOES" -- prepared with extra ingredients that make... More

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Rogers, Arkansas
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43 reviews 43 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013 via mobile

Found this place this trip by reference of a local friend that I was meeting for dinner. A truly surprising find in downtown Waterloo. Awesome drink menu and you can not beat the beautiful art!!!! Make sure to visit the bar downstairs too after you place your order. They have drink specials and will let you run down for a... More

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HAMPTON IOWA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

I was disappointed with the service. We waited for 20 mins. for a gal to take our order when I called her over.."OH, I thought the other gal took your order as the owner's father saw us come in and he sat in the cellar as we told him we were here for soup and salad...we finally got waited on..we... More

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See 5 more reviews by TAFFYANN for Waterloo
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49 reviews 49 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013 via mobile

Atmosphere was...both beautiful and entertaining..ceilings and walls burst with colors and reproductions of the Sistene Chapel, compliments of the painting skills of the owner's son. As a vegetarian, I never know what to expect, but we deviated from the menu to let the chef make up a platter of deliciously seasoned, grilled veggies... A feast for the eyes and palate

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Iowa
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Both downstairs and upstairs are a pleasure to view, the drinks are great and the food is excellent. Montage in Cedar Falls was more expensive, the atmosphere was not as nice and food not as good. If you are in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area I recommend this marvelous place over any other!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013 via mobile

Great for "date night." Kept our destination a secret and when we walked through the door she was blown away. The service and food are great. It was not very busy when we went and that is a travesty. Deserves to be at least a "bucket list" restaurant for anyone. Such a unique experience! Guys, get off ur [--] and... More

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

Staying at the Ramada for a convention, this restaurant is a quick walk away. There is a prix fixe part of the menu that is a four course meal for $30 and there is an ala carte section as well, featuring the same entrees at lower cost. We had the salmon and were very pleased with our meal. There was... More

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Waterloo, Iowa
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27 reviews 27 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

Support your local restaurants! This place is really amazing. Everything about it. It is mroe of an "experience" than just "goin' ouit to Longhorn" or something like that. They have a 5 course thing for $25. It really is a great restaurant, and the atmosphere really is one of a kind. I sound like an advertisiment but this place really... More

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