Rafael Cruz (born 1939) is a minister and the father of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
Rafael or Raphael Cruz may also refer to:
Rafa Cruz (born 2009), full name Rafael Cruz Suárez, Spanish footballer Rafael Peñas Cruz (born 1964), Spanish novelist Rafael Santa Cruz (1960–2014), Peruvian musician Rafael Cruz (footballer) (born 1985), Brazilian footballer Raphael Cruz (1986–2018), American acrobat, clown and actor Ted Cruz (born 1970), full name Rafael Edward Cruz, U.S. senator Rafael Cruz (1910s pitcher), Puerto Rican baseball player Rafael Cruz (2000s pitcher), Dominican baseball player Rafael Tambao-an Cruz (born 1960), Filipino Catholic prelate who currently serves as the third Bishop of the Diocese of Baguio