Acapulco Taquería Mexicana

Casual sit down taqueria, friendly team. Open air upstairs seating. The tacos took about 15-20 minutes to come, sort of a longer wait. I really enjoyed the steak taco on the left. Carnitas was very salty but the salsas complemented them well. Corn tortillas were good too.

The tacos are so good !!! I got a burrito and two tacos it’s pricey but so worth it I think especially after a few drinks. I would definitely recommend!

My family and I came in to enjoy a nice meal around lunchtime — couldn’t have been better! My family and I are vegetarians, so finding authentic food that meets our restrictions is often difficult. Acapulco Taquería gave us a great meal during our visit. The food was fresh, the service was welcoming, and the atmosphere felt incredibly warm. Our favorite dishes had to be the guacamole, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and churros. Each item was fresh and very flavorful, definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great meal!

These were some of the best tacos ever! Even though you’re surrounded by good food this place is worth stopping at if you’re in the area. The prices, options, and service were all amazing :)

LOVED THIS PLACE!! As a Mexican I approve this place! The food is absolutely delicious, I got the guacamole, Pastor tacos and a Michelada were absolutely a must have, if I come back to Puerto Rico I will 100% come back to this taqueria. Thank you so much for bringing me to Mexico for lunch!

Great taco place. Great service . Great coctails. And most important dog friendly! We had a delicious lunch and we will definitely come back. One star down because the churro machine broke, and we weren't able to have desserts.

Wow, everything is very tasty and delicious, from drink to tacos and bowls to desserts. My favorite food was Quesabirria, it’s somehow like a large taco that comes with shredded beef which is perfectly marinated and cooked, it is absolutely one the best food I’ve ever had; it was so delicious that I came back again 2 days later. Staff are really friendly and the environment is pleasant too. I loved everything about this restaurant.

The quesabirria was pretty good. The dish was savory, I liked the intensity of the soup/broth. The birria was tender and juicy. The elote was good. The creaminess of the sauce worked well with the spice. The burrito was good. I just wished they added more toppings. Some guacamole or pico de gallo would really make a difference. They used sliced steak, which I thought was pretty nice, as I could taste the seasoning of the meat better

Updating my review from 9 months ago. Just got back to San Juan and checked in. These are the best tacos I've ever had, including NY and LA. The tortilla is notable in itself : corn & handmade obviously, but it holds together very well. The meat tacos have more filling than necessary (which is nice!), but not so much as to be absurd. Solid drinks too.

As a native Puerto Rican that grew up in Southern California with real Mexican food, this place is incredible. Fresh ingredients, amazing ambiance, friendly staff, and quick service you can't go writing!

Located in the lively streets of Puerto Rico, Acapulco Taquería Mexicana provides a lovely getaway into the heart of Mexican cuisine. The vibrant and colorful interior design creates the perfect atmosphere for a genuine and delightful dining experience from the moment you walk in. It's the perfect place for both informal meals and festive get-togethers because of the cozy and welcoming atmosphere. With a wide variety of meals to suit every taste, the menu of Acapulco Taquería Mexicana is a tribute to Mexico's rich culinary history. There's something for everyone, regardless of your preference for traditional tacos like enchiladas or something a little more daring like chiles rellenos. With flavors that are both powerful and subtle, every mouthful showcases the use of premium, fresh ingredients. Their ribeye steak tacos are a particular highlight; they have the ideal balance of savory flavor and a bit of spiciness. Every taco is expertly made and presented on a warm, soft tortilla that accentuates the flavor of the filling. Another standout dish is the freshly produced guacamole, which is creamy and brimming with lime, cilantro, and juicy avocado taste. Their Churros with Chocolate is a very delicious dessert. These classic Mexican pastries have a hefty cinnamon sugar coating and are expertly cooked to a beautiful perfection. Each bite offers a pleasant combination of textures and flavors, with a luscious, chocolaty finish and crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the interior. It is served with a rich and velvety chocolate dipping sauce. The staff of Acapulco Taquería Mexicana is willing to make recommendations and is courteous and attentive, knowing a lot about the cuisine. Along with a nice assortment of beers from Mexico and cool aguas frescas, the restaurant's drink menu complements the cuisine perfectly. Acapulco Taquería Mexicana is an absolute must-go to place for everyone in Puerto Rico who wants to savor authentic Mexican cuisine. It is a popular choice for both locals and visitors because of its outstanding food, welcoming atmosphere, and first-rate service. This taquería guarantees a remarkable and fulfilling dining experience

This was the first restaurant we stopped at after landing in PR, the food was good and reasonably priced not to mention the service was fast and friendly.

The spot! We've tried quesabirria all over and this one was THE best! Also the Burrito Maria so good! The frozen watermelon margaritas melted in your mouth! So so good! Definitely worth the prices.

Nestled snugly in the heart of an up-and-coming neighborhood lies a true gem: a cute, bustling Mexican spot that promises to tantalize your taste buds and charm your senses. Walking in, you're immediately enveloped in the lively atmosphere, buzzing with the chatter of patrons and the sizzle of delicious meats on the grill. Let's talk tacos. Each bite is a journey to flavor town, with succulent meats cooked to perfection and nestled in warm, handmade corn tortillas. Whether you're craving juicy carne asada, tender al pastor, or flavorful pollo, they've got you covered. Each taco is a testament to the artistry of Mexican cuisine, right in Puerto Rico. The michelada's are served up icy cold and brimming with zesty goodness, their micheladas are the perfect accompaniment to your meal. Tangy, spicy, and oh-so-satisfying, they elevate your dining experience to new heights. But let's not forget the unsung hero of any Mexican meal: chips and salsa. Here, they're not just an afterthought--they're a highlight. The chips are crispy, the salsa is fresh and flavorful, and together, they make for an irresistible starter that sets the stage for the feast to come. In a nutshell, this charming Mexican spot is fantastic. With its delicious meats, great corn tortillas, yummy micheladas, and tasty chips and salsa, it's a must-visit destination for anyone in search of some authentic Mexican food in Puerto Rico!

This is hands down my favorite taco spot on the island! I've been coming here regularly for over 3 years, and it's always consistently delicious. The chicken tacos are my absolute favorite, but the pico de gallo, guacamole, burrito bowls, and quesadillas are all incredible too. And you must try the sauces! I find myself coming at least twice a month, sometimes more--it's that good! Definitely recommend if you're craving amazing tacos and Mexican flavors. Oh and don't forget to try the yummy margaritas !!

Food (5/5 stars): I was so excited to try Acapulco Taqueria Mexicana, but very let down when they ran out of Al Pastor (their most popular meat). I settled with the Ribeye Tacos. The steak was grilled so well but lacked the flavor Al Pastor would have. Nonetheless, these were still very delicious and satisfying tacos. I highly recommend, especially when they have Al Pastor Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: pretty reasonable * Wait Time: minimal for a party of 2 on a Sunday night * Service: good * Ambiance: it's an older establishment that has the vibes of an authentic taqueria

A divy-esque no frills taco spot. Visited this spot on Taco Tuesday they had a few specials where were appealing. Can get a bit hot on the roof, though they do have fans. A DJ was also there, and the tunes were pretty good. I ate the pollo and ribeye tacos. Nothing to write home about but not bad. My only gripe was that service was pretty slow. It took about 15 minutes to get our first round of drinks and water.

Cant rate the food. We didn't order anything because they would not give us paper menus and we don't do QR codes. Margaritas were ok but not great.

Tacos Al Pastor, Carnitas, and Barbacoa! And their Smokey hot sauce is the best! Service was good and good variety of margs.

Everything was delicious, particularly the tacos. We liked it so much, we went twice during our trip to San Juan. Service was very friendly and drinks were also great. Don't hesitate to try it.

Air conditioning downstairs with minimal seating. Upstairs has no air conditioning, plenty of seating. Not too bad at 8 after cooling down from walking. Service was friendly and prompt. I ordered chips and guacamole and it was delicious. I was hungry, but still good. I ordered Al pastor, Barbacoa and chicken tacos. All good, barbacoa was the best. And... they all had pineapple. For traditional, order without Would eat again

The rice is really great. I definitely suggest getting a side of that with your tacos.The wait to get a table ( on a Sunday evening) was a bit lengthy as the place was packed, but I will definitely come back.

I'd give 3.5 but I'll be nice and round to 4. The food was just ok (though I would give them another chance) and the service was particularly bad. I mean service in PR is never great but this was very bad. I had to ask 4 times to get more water by 2 different people. One time, they took my cup to fill it up and the next minute I saw the waitress clean off another table. She never got my water. Someone else did. I asked for a box for my leftover elote and the waitress brought a small container for my pico de gallo but forgot the elote box. And one waitress looked me dead in the eye and then turned her back to me. I got 2 gringa style tacos. I didn't realize the cheese was going to be baked on it. If I had known that, I wouldn't have gotten them gringa style. No big deal though. You live and learn. But the elote wasn't very good. It was just ok. The corn just didn't taste super great. Like it wasn't cooked the best it could be. I got an al pastor taco regular. It was good but a bit off. Like it was super dry. The pico de gallo was good though I didn't taste any jalapeño in it like the menu said. That said, I would probably give this place another chance if I'm in the mood for Mexican.

Pretty good Mexican food. Came here after spending some time at the beach. They have a variety of Mexican dishes on their menu. I got the tacos and the street corn which were great. The meat was tender and so flavorful. During my visit I sat upstairs but they also have a bar area on the first floor. Great place worth the stop.

4.5 The food was excellent! The barbacoa tacos were the BEST! Highly recommend them. We also had Al pastor tacos and just as delicious. I would have given the place 5 stars, but the chips were not fresh, but still passed. Our server was very friendly and attentive and the ambience was good.

Cute mexican spot. The food was great! I got 2 Birria tacos & 2 asada tacos. The green chile sauce was a great topper & we were glad to see they had chile being it is not popular out here. The service was very nice as well. Our waiter was attentive.

I got a barbacoa burrito, the meat was very well seasoned and so tender I loved it. The burrito was not well constructed because the first half was almost entirely just meat while the second half just had rice and beans which is odd in my opinion. However, it was pretty filling and I had left over. My friend ordered a quesadilla but they were out of tortillas which is hilarious cause they're a Mexican restaurant lol. She ended up getting a bowl which was really pretty, and she liked it. Similarly the drink I had was very pretty; I don't remember the name but it kinda tasted like a sangria. Lastly, the service was good and quick, and the upstairs area is definitely more aesthetically pleasing.

We got in very late with the family having not eaten dinner. We were so relieved to find this gem open until 10. The server was so friendly even though we arrived within 30 minutes of closing. Everyone loved their dinner including my meat loving kid and my aspiring vegetarian pre teen.

Food was good! We went on 5 de mayo and waited about 45 minutes, but the service was good as well! The music was good. The ambiance was good but hot, so keep that in mind when choosing your outfit

I wasn't really expecting much from a Mexican place located in Puerto Rico to be honest but I was willing to try it. The food was okay and $4.50 for a single taco is just robbery! We placed our order to-go because we were on a timeframe and they gave me rice/beans instead of the elote I had ordered. Disappointing! I really wanted to try it. Service was slow and it took forever to even get our order taken but that seems to be a trend at a lot of restaurants in PR. Maybe they're telling Americans to stop rushing so much LOL. My friend got a quesadilla with pastor meat and she did not like it. Rated it a 3/10. For my meal I ordered 1 taco al pastor and 1 barbacoa taco. The pastor was not bad. I enjoyed that at least, but I've had better. The barbacoa wasn't really great. My friend did like that one though so that's up for debate, haha. After eating both tacos my stomach started to feel a little gross (and I don't really have a sensitive stomach when it comes to food) so I can't say I had the best experience with Acapulco.

We are tourists. Craving Mexican food after eating Puerto Rican all week and this was only a couple minute walk from our air bnb. The quesadilla was delicious and the cheese was so melty! The birria had great flavor! The service was just okay. The staff felt distant to us. They didn't serve our drinks, which was just water and we had to remind them a second time. Locals were seated next to us later on with the same server and were given their drinks right away with a water pitcher, before we got ours. It came halfway through our meal which were just little plastic cups, compared to the pitcher the people next to us received.

Great tacos and watermelon frozen margaritas. Food if fresh, service has been great a must try.

Para cerrar la tarde, la mesera me sirve las bebidas to-go sin tapa y culmina su servicio espléndido dejándome en la barra en espera.

The service wasn't very good, the waitress took the order quickly but the food took a long time to arrive, and I had to spend time waiting for the check. Other than that, the food was good. I tried two tacos, the ribeye gringa style (with cheese and onions) and the conchinita pibil. Both were tasty though I liked the ribeye slightly more. I had a dinner reservation for later so couldn't eat more, but I would come back to try other tacos, the elote, and some fresh juices.

Seriously good food. I hate to be that person, but my stomach is pretty sensitive. I ordered the very cheesy quesadilla - I believe the Asada one. I absolutely loved eating them. But I felt kind of sick after. And that's only because of my weird stomach issue. The food was wonderful and looking back, I'd order the tacos. I think they'd be a better option for me. Also we ordered a handful of margaritas and they were awesome! The interior gives off a homey vibe and you'll love (hopefully as much as I did) the upstairs dining portion. I recommend Acapulco!

I never take the time out of my day to write reviews, but I have to. I have lived in San Juan for over two years, and I have eaten at Acapulco about 20 times. Each time, it's the same. The food is good, one of the better Mexican food places in PR. The service is terrible, and in the past six months, it's only gotten worse. They will have two tables or ten, it doesn't matter, you will have to ask for your silverware after they bring you your food. And then, as your bowl gets cold, they'll bring you an opened package of plastic ware. You end up getting up to get an unopened package yourself. I recommend getting tacos just to avoid this. They won't bring you your drinks until half way through your entree, and that's only after you've asked for them three times and they seem offended that you ask. They'll forget to bring your appetizer but might still charge you for it. Lately, they've been doing construction during lunch and dinner time, so they've hired this DJ to blast music in the corner of the restaurant. So it's just a cacophony of bad service and bad music and screaming over the table so your friends can hear you while you wait for clean silverware and drinks that never come. I write this, because Puerto Rico is usually not great with customer service (see: any medical office), and most restaurants are slow service (see: me having to wave down a waiter at a Greek place who's been on his phone for ten minutes). It's frustrating. But Acapulco, at this point, with how many people work there, and how few tables it has--should really get it together.

Great tacos and sauces. Try the Barbacoa! Can be a bit toast upstairs so go early (or late). Friendly service too! Very nice!

Delicious elote and great sized veggie tacos. Yummy and strong margs too. Recommend highly

These hipsters know a thing about making food but not about Customer service or being kid friendly! We were told by a local that this was a great spot so we wanted to try it. We pulled in and immediately were told there were no low top tables available. For a lack of options we took the high table but asked to be moved as soon as a low top table opened up. Our waitress came to take our order and the first thing we asked for- no longer ins tock. Bummer! She was not very interested in offering us other options. So here we are struggling with the seating because we have a 1 year old and now struggling with the menu and she just never returned! She flipped us to another waitress. The 2nd waitress got our seats moved but she was just slow and again, not personable. Everything we had to ask for at least twice- even our drinks! I can share my daughters chicken quesadilla was DELICIOUS! But this place just fell short because it wasn't welcoming. when I think Mexican food- i think of fun and this place was not vibrant by any means.

Perfect place for good fresh casual Mexican food. Great drinks. Nice staff and ambiance. Will make it on my favorite place to go list in San Juan.

Came in to kill time and grab a quick bite, before my friend landed at the airport, and wow! Being from CA and knowing good, authentic Mexican food, this place was unbelievably outstanding. SO fresh, such great quality and so delicious! I ate my carnitas tacos in maybe .2 seconds! The staff was so kind and sweet, too. Highly recommend a local Medalla with your super fresh and tasty tacos and a must: add the chipotle-coconut salsa

We ordered a normal margarita and a frozen margarita and they were both way too strong for us. If you like strong drinks this may be good for you but we struggled to drink them. It is a small place with an upstairs. We sat upstairs and there were fans but it was still pretty warm. All the staff were nice but we had multiple people waiting on us and so there was some miscommunication between the staff because of that. Despite that, the food was delicious!

Tacos were good, tried three different styles and the proteins were all tasty, my only issue was probably the chips, some of them tasted fresh and some of them stale but overall a good experience, staff was great.

All of the food I had was amazing and reasonably priced. I had 3 pollo tacos & 1 carnitas (not pictured), elote and a frozen passionfruit margarita. The service was good, they were attentive and quick. I was seated on the main floor across from the bar where it was pretty tight, but it was just me so I wasn't uncomfortable. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone just looking for quick tasty bite.

It's average if one is a meat eater, according to the meat eaters in our group ; I'm pescatarian and found the guacamole good, chips stale and black bean dip tasteless. It's loud.

Everything was very good, but I especially loved the Yucatán-style pork taco (I can't remember the name, but it was amazing.) And the elote was very good also!

A must go to spot. I would recommend the barbacoa, asada, and lengua tacos. However the ribeye was a bit dry and thin. The corn appetizer was absolutely delicious and would love to have more of. If you order the churros, be mindful it is a shareable fairly large dessert. It's 2 churros cut up with vanilla ice cream scoops in the middle with caramel drizzle. The service was also great and prompt. They were very helpful for any help we needed with translation. All the drinks were made well too and they make mocktails.

Servicio HORRIBLE!!!!! No pude obtener su nombre, pero súper ruda la chica, 8::10pm sábado, wow! Eso no es servicio al cliente. Y aún se ríe la descarada!

Nice experience I sat at the top of the restaurant in a fun and clean atmosphere. Very good customer service, the drinks and food was excellent. In the photos I show the bowl, the tacos al pastor and an alcoholic drink that was built with jalapeños. A delicious beef rib barbecue bowl with guacamole violet onions, tomatoes and rice with beans and grated cheese on top Linda experiencia me senté en la parte de arriba del restaurante un ambiente nítido y limpio. Muy buena atención al cliente los tragos y la comida excelentes. En las fotos muestro el bowl, los tacos al pastor y una bebida alcoholics que era creando construida con jalapeños. El bowl(Plato) de barbacoa de costillas de res con guacamole cebollas violetas, tomates y arroz con habichuelas y queso rallado por encima

We came here our first night in PR. It's on a side street and definitely easy to miss as I don't remember there being any signage. Our Uber driver was even worried about where he was dropping us. Lol We arrived 45 minutes before closing or so, so there really wasn't much of a crowd. We were directed to go upstairs to be seated. We ordered two margaritas, that were absolutely delicious btw, guac and chips, and chicken and al pastor tacos. My gf really loved her al pastor tacos. The chicken tacos were extremely good to me too especially with the sauce provided.

I was looking forward to eating here. This restaurant was not my favorite. First of all, there isn't actually outdoor seating, as it is completely covered. The waitress brought my grease speckled paper bag of not remarkable tortilla chips and guacamole immediately, Margarita, which is made from a bottled Margarita mix took a long time to arrive my tacos just were not to my liking. I didn't even like the tortilla shells. The best was the orange flavored Cochinita Pibil. To me it seemed like each taco had way too much salty meat. And as I said the shell was not good. No dessert available and several tacos not available. I almost ordered a 2nd margarita but decided to cancel when I realized it was going to take forever again. Why get one when it wasn't going to taste good anyhow? I headed downstairs and the bartender let me pay my check there. I just wanted to be out of there.

Great spot, but I was hoping for more tacos and additional vegetarian options. That being said you can make a dish vegetarian. My burrito ended up having brussels sprouts in it which was an interesting twist. We started with two cheese tacos dorados and it was huge! I was also hoping for different sauces to add flavor. They had a green salsa which I was told was the spiciest but I would have liked one level higher in spice. Portions are large and I'd say one dish is easily enough for two people. They have margaritas but they don't have happy hour or mojitos (or other cocktails).

Really good food and desserts!They served fairly quickly!They have really good service!The ambience is nice and friendly!

Simply put - YES! Come here! Great Food! A little out of the way and parking was kind of a nightmare, but well worth circling the surrounding blocks to find a spot that was more than likely a legal parking spot. Service, as with everywhere we went (food related) in Puerto Rico, was amazing. These guys take great pride in the menu offerings and put customer service as a priority. Quick to serve us our chips and salsa. I'll be honest, I wasn't thrilled with the salsa .... it looks ok at best. Tasting it I thought it's actually not bad. But then, like 10 - 15 minutes later I'm still eating it. Something about it was quite addictive. We both decided to go with street tacos - Homemade corn tortilla, garnish, with choice of meat. They were even nice enough to bring out a corn tortilla for my wife to try, she isn't the biggest fan, until now. We opted to try the following (in some cases we got 2 of the same): Barbacoa Northern Mexico style shredded beef marinated in garlic, chiles & Negra Modelo. Braised to fall off the bone. Garnished with onions & cilantro (5 out of 5) Asada Churrasco marinated with jalapeño & onions, seared in iron cast. Garnished with onion & cilantro (5 out of 5) Carnitas Michoacan style confit pork marinated with oranges, condensed milk & mexican aromatics. Garnished with its own chicharron, onions & cilantro (5 out of 5) Cochinita Pibil Pork shoulder marinated overnight in achiote, sour orange & habanero. Braised 14 hrs, falls off the bone. Garnished with pickled red onion & cilantro (5 out of 5) This place was awesome and far exceeded expectations, even with all the positive reviews. Very glad we found this place and tried it out. Highly recommend!

Really good local taco spot. My friend & I had dinner here and overall good experience. Food was flavorful, attentive staff. Not a taco person myself but definitely had delicious tacos Al pastor & chicken quesadilla.

It was one of the hottest weeks in the 120 year history of Junes in and around Condado with heat indices pushing into the lower 100s, but it was our 35th anniversary and we wanted to go out. So, since we hadn't had authentic tacos in a long time, I saw the good ratings of this restaurant and decided to go. It's not that easy to find--its really just a door on a crowded and narrow side street on Loiza Avenue, but we were lucky because we found parking just north a short walk away. There are two floors. The first has very limited seating and was well air conditioned. But I thought the second floor closer to the kitchen would be better. When the heat and humidity hit us, I almost reconsidered, but looking around I saw that it was almost full. Simple tables aligned next to a bench along the wall with retro LED lighting added to the atmosphere. Finding a table where a fan pointed right at us, we ordered the frozen Margarita of the day, which was watermelon flavor. It and the appetizers (pictured) arrived practically before I could blink, and the water too. We dove in. The chips were fresh and the servings of salsa, abichuelas charras and pico de gallo were so generous that we almost couldn't finish them all. When the tacos arrived I felt like I was really in some bodega tucked away in the desert of Baja California. It would be hard to choose which taco was better and we were so enthusiastic about eating them that I forgot to take a picture. Other pics on this site are true, though. One more thing! The waitress was attentive but not overbearing. She got the order right and gave us some of the most prompt service I have ever had here. I felt we also got good value for the food we ordered. The drink was a little expensive, but it wasn't weak and they didn't make it look bigger with a funny shaped glass. The clientele reminded me of my college days and even made me feel younger. What more could one ask?

This review is only for cocktails as I didn't have any food. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have Happy Hour or a drink menu. It was the bartenders first day on the job so after chatting we agreed on Hibiscus Margaritas which were pretty good. Our glasses weren't completely filled up and I wish they would have just put the salt/tajin on the side rather than the entire rim but I just removed enough to drink it. The spot has a second floor which is where everyone seemed to be. Really cute decor! Would definitely go back to chill, maybe try some food but I would certainly recommend people stop by. They're located right up the street from the beach and there's tons of street art for pictures. Content, content, content! lol