Acapulcos Mexican Family Restaurant & Cantina

Mexican restaurant · Quincy

Acapulcos Mexican Family Restaurant & Cantina

Mexican restaurant · Quincy

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1388 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169

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Casual Mexican eatery with classic dishes, margaritas, and patio seating  

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1388 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169 Get directions

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+1 617 479 1900
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Colleen Paxton

Google
Went here on a date before taking a walk across the street to Quincy Center to check out the lights. It was a nice place to pop into for dinner. Atmosphere was chill and wasn't really crowded. Our server was nice and attentive without being overbearing. Food: The street corn came highly recommended. It was bursting with flavor (awesome) but was also super salty (so that was a bit off putting). I got the appetizer sampler plater (Fiesta Platter) for my dinner. It was a ton of food and a great way to try a little of everything. My favorite part were the mini flautas. Parking can be a bit tough as it is mainly street parking, so you may have to circle around a bit to find a spot depending on when you go.

Shea Johnson

Google
The food was amazing, fresh and hot. We ordered shrimp tacos, and Brio tacos, and loaded nachos. The shrimp tacos had this amazing sauce. Our waiter was super nice and on point I forgot to ask his name, but he wears glasses. At first it was a little difficult to find parking, but then I amazingly found a spot right in front.

A Wells

Google
Food was bland with no taste or seasoning. I've been before and loved it, so maybe new kitchen staff is the reason. The server was rude and didn't return to refill drinks or ask if we wanted to order additional food. Substandard experience at best.

Steven Wyatt

Google
Amazing food. First time had combination plate. It was so flavorful. Had to come back and tried the enchiladas. So good. Service was awesome. His name was Sacremento. Guacamole was very good as well. My new favorite spot.

Kevin Vouglas

Google
This is my go to place for amazing Mexican food. Great selection of beers on draft. This is as close as you can get to eating in Mexico. Dine in and get the Freshest Salsa and Chips while you decide what to get from their extensive menu. The staff has little to no turnover so they make you feel at home.

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Google
Ordered the churros to go for $8.45. For the price, I wish they gave more than four churros or at least a bigger portion of ice cream, but the churros themselves were not bad. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside and had a generous dusting of cinnamon/sugar. Service was fast (less than 10 minutes).

Bob kelley

Google
I love this place located in Quincy Center. I do not eat Mexican food but love the decor and they have the best warm tortilla chips with delicious salsa. If you do not eat Mexican food order their cheeseburger with french fries. It is the best burger I have ever gotten for that little money. I wish I could remember the name of the waitress we generally get when we go in on a Saturday afternoon but she is absolutely wonderful!

Joao F

Google
1st time here and we had a pleasant experience. The Coco Margarita was outstanding and both of our meals were a solid 8 out of 10. The sole drawback of our visit was the service. Our waiter was kind but the only 1 working today (between 2-3pm), so needless to say, things took a while. However, other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will definitely revisit.
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Kayla S.

Yelp
I told the bartender how much I love spicy food and she gave me a gorgeous spicy rim on my jalapeno margarita! If you like spicy food ask for the homemade habanero sauce too!
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Corey S.

Yelp
I've been here plenty of times over the years. The food is pretty good and the drinks are usually good. The street corn was ok, the tacos are usually the best thing I had here and the fajitas. The chips can be either good or stale at times. The decor is kind of old school wooden chairs. The service is usually pretty good. Overall if you're looking for a relaxing place to watch a game the prices are a little high for what you get but the drinks are low
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Kristine A.

Yelp
I am beyond annoyed that I ended up getting charged for a salad w/ dead animal on it when I ordered it w/out it. Why should I pay the same amount? Why does multiple phone calls not get me anywhere when trying to fix this?
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George B.

Yelp
I think Acapulcos is a solid option for food, whether you are eating alone or with a larger group. My wife and I were able to have a fairly robust lunch for under $40. There was lots of seating available on a Saturday for late lunch. Accordingly, we had quick service and our food was prepared quickly. Meals generally start with chips and salsa in a carafe. We asked some spicy guacamole as well but it turns out that they don't do that. Instead they brought out a habanero salsa that was so spicy and sooo good. My entrée was the Cancun chimichanga with pork that was very good. The rice and refried beans on the side were solid. And yes we did order the standard guac. It was pretty good! The food is served in large but manageable portions; do not feel bad if you take home a good portion or if you wolf down the whole plate! Acapulcos does have a full bar but we did not partake at the time. If you are driving you will have to grab street parking, which can be tough in this cluster of restaurants and shops. I think Acapulcos is worth the trip though.
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Constance W.

Yelp
Oh Boy.. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, or as I call it, a Constance Crapper, but this restaurant was not appealing. I ordered the quesadillas and they tasted like sloppy Joe, and the refried beans looked like liquid droppings... the water tasted like chemicals, and the best part of the meal was the alcohol and the chips and salsa. The service was alright, but nothing out of the ordinary. The restaurant was quite empty during peak lunch time, and the atmosphere felt outdated. Maybe I'd go back for a margarita with Marge, but not for the food!
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Mark T.

Yelp
Had a craving for Mexican, and stopped in for some Al Pastor tacos. The tacos themselves were good, nothing remarkable, but I still cleared my entire plate with delight. The salsa at the start of the meal though, that is what really takes the cake! The salsa was delightfully chunky! I say this without sarcasm: I love when there are relatively large chunks of ingredients in a salsa! Since I was eating alone, I went fishing for them unabashedly. This isn't what brought it to another level... it took me a while to put my finger on it, until I was successful, and it was a touch of smokiness! Tacos al Pastor come out on a surprisingly large plate! There is a generous amount of protein provided, and the pork is nicely cooked, tasty, and not dripping in juices that make everything a soggy stew. They are of the kind where you add ingredients to your liking (you are provided only shells and protein). For the tacos you are provided a little onion and cilantro, as well as some lettuce and tomato. There is rice and beans as a side. Tacos are the kind when you put everything together yourself. On the one hand, I love personalization, on the other hand, I don't quite get the same flavor explosion from pre-assembled tacos. All together an very good experience. Granted, not the best tacos I've ever had, but still pretty good for a neighborhood taco joint. The prices are reasonable considering the portion size, and the service was fast.
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Kendall D.

Yelp
I'm glad I gave this place a try because they are definitely better than their three-star average rating! I went during the warmer months of early fall and sat outside in their patio area. The street they're on is not too busy and makes for a nice spot to enjoy an outdoor meal. They serve complimentary chips and salsa at your table and there are tons of options to choose from for both food and drinks. I tried the tropical margarita, mango flavor--it was just what I was looking for in terms of sweetness and I had the option to get it frozen which I was pumped about! My boyfriend had the guava margarita which I would also recommend. Salted/sugared rims, cactus-glasses, large portions, what more could you want? For food, I was in an enchilada mood and I ended up going for the Mole Enchiladas--really enjoyed the sauce and the amount of food I got. The rice/beans/tomatoes/lettuce/sour cream on the side were as expected and much appreciated. If you're really looking for a flavor adventure and enchiladas are your jam, I would recommend the other dish I tried, the Enchiladas Jalisco--you get to try three different versions of the classic including a VERY yummy jack cheese enchilada.
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Aj V.

Yelp
It's a great family restaurant. My family brought two babies under two and the staff was great with the kids. Our food was quality but the prices were a bit expensive given the ambiance. They need a lot more lighting inside to balance things out.
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Elaine C.

Yelp
We've heard so many great things about Acapulco's from family and friends so we had to make a visit. From the moment we walked in we experienced a really bad attitude from the host. She seemed as if she hated her job. The restaurant was nearly empty, but the host decided to sit us right next to another party. The sun was literally beaming at us and the host watched us struggling to see, there was no shade to pull down to block the sun. Also, the tables weren't cleaned off. It was sticky and crumbles everywhere. We requested to sit at another table which the host agreed so we walked ourselves to the table. Later on, the host sat another couple at that same table we were originally seated and they also complained about that table and moved as well. Our server came to our table in about 15 minutes or so. She was nice but not really welcoming at all. Really shy, quiet, and slow if you ask me. We ordered our drinks quickly and it came out within minutes, however the alcohol was nonexistent. We literally paid for water down juice. We asked our server if alcohol is even in here and she said, "it's like that." Moral of the story, don't get their alcohol drinks unless you want to spend $15 for a watered down juice. We didn't get our waters until we were half way done with our meals and she blamed it on someone else.. We ordered the following: -Chile con Queso ($6.75) -Shrimp Acapulcos ($18) -Chipotle Chicken ($18) The queso was delicious and not too spicy, just how we liked it. The shrimp Acapulco's were a rip off. It literally came with no more than 6 pieces of shrimp which was barley enough shrimps for the 3 tortillas that came with the meal. The chipotle chicken was the biggest regret yet. The chipotle chicken seasoning is the Mccormicks seasoning packet you can get at any grocery story for 99 cents... this was literally a joke. Overall, we were extremely disappointed with our drinks, our food, and the service that was provided from the moment we walked in. Not once did our server check in on us. Be aware this place gets HOT. We were literally sweating while eating our food. NO fans were on and definitely no AC. We do not plan on visiting any time soon, but if we do we won't be getting their watered down drinks or the plates we ordered last time and for sure will be placing our orders to go in the future.

David W.

Yelp
Great burritos. Large servings. Order the Alcapulco. Yumm. Could give more chips with takeout. .
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Emily C.

Yelp
I can only speak for their take out - amazing service! The person on the phone was very patient and helpful. We initially wanted to order the steak chimichanga that was offered at their location in Norwood; however, this location in Quincy did not offer steak. He gave an estimated wait time of 12 minutes; very spot on as the order was ready by the time we arrived. We ordered a steak burrito and the taco acapulcos; altogether was $31. Both the burrito and tacos were delicious!! Also came with chips and salsa. The salsa was nice and chunky with the perfect kick of spice. I highly recommend!
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Kevino C.

Yelp
Great tasting mexican food for an average price. For Quincy, this place is pretty good but there are many other places you can go to get authentic mexican cuisine. Great location in Quincy Center if you are walking but parking will be a little rough if you are driving.
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Joe K.

Yelp
Ive been going to Acapolcos for many years, I keep going back because the food is always top notch. Cold beer, great margaritas and the staff are great. Love this place
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Adam Z.

Yelp
So I really want to give Acapulco's more stars. I've been to the restaurant for dine-in a few times before, and the food is always good, even if the service can be a bit hit-or-miss from time to time. But due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this time I opted for take-out, and Acapulco's needs to work on their take-out game a bit. For starters, the restaurant gave me the wrong order when I came to pick it up. I didn't notice it was the wrong order until I'd already gotten back home, and I accept some blame for being too hungry/lazy to drive back down to the restaurant and get the right meal. I ordered the Enchiladas Jalisco and what I got was a combo plate with a spinach and cheese enchilada, a tostada with beef, and a beef chimichanga, along with rice and refried beans. It did smell really good, even if the takeout plate looked less-than-appetizing (see photo). I wish the restaurant had separated the beans and rice into a separate container--when you order a meal for sit-down service in the restaurant, the beans and rice come on a separate plate--and that would have kept everything from getting all mushed together. But I'm not one to judge a book by its cover, so I dug in. There were high points and low points. We'll start with the bad. The tostada (granted, I wouldn't have ordered it) was not good. The beef was really dry and the crispy taco shell got all mushy in the different sauces that blended together on the plate. And the rice was super-dry and clumpy, and it lacked flavor, so after one bite I just ignored it, which said a lot because I was super-hungry. But there were some high points. The spinach and cheese enchilada was delicious! The filling was very flavorful and the sauce had a nice tanginess to it that I really appreciated. The chimichanga was good, too. The shell was a little bit tough, but the filling inside was very tasty with just a tiny hint of spice. It went well with the tomato sauce that was served on top of it--a good combination. It's not something I would have ordered initially, but I was impressed enough with it that I would order one on my next visit. For me, though, the star of the show was the refried beans. They were exceptional! The flavor was very deep and rich, they had that an unctuous, almost velvety texture that I loved, and the cheese on top was the perfect complement. Top notch refried beans! So, overall there were certain parts of my meal that were good, but others that left a lot to be desired. And I know this is takeout, so there's a lot of leeway on presentation, but that plate just doesn't look appetizing. But don't let this review stop you from checking out Acapulco's. The food is good, as a general rule, and the ambiance in the restaurant is a lot of fun. It has a festive vibe! So I'd recommend either waiting until you can dine in to visit, or being prepared for a less-than-stellar-but-still-OK-overall takeout experience.
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Lee T.

Yelp
Ask 4 Angel.... He will make it a Heavenly meal. Place is very nice...it looks like * It's closed... Meal was exceptional. They have paper ,,,in the men's room... Sooo0000 U Don't get the virus from the door Handle. Big menu (CDC NOWS says u can't get covid from surfaces!) I always order two limes for the Coronas because I don't want to get scurvy* The seats are old fashion...which means They r cushion bench seats.... Like from a 68 chevy impala.
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David W.

Yelp
This is the best in the Acapulcos local Mexican chain. Service here is excellent, and the salsa and the chips are really excellent. My favorite entree here is the shrimp enchiladas. Jumbo shrimp are cooked in a creamy sauce with tomato chunks, wrapped in flour tortillas, and blanketed under cheese. It's served with beans and rice, and sliced avocado. Yum! Very rich and amazingly good. They also have Dos Equis amber on tap, and they don't automatically shove a lime wedge in it (Dos Equis Amber actually has flavor!). The shrimp enchiladas aren't on the menu at any of the other Acapulcos, but it's worth the trip! Their Sangria is also quite tasty!
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Betty Y.

Yelp
The food is ok. Not the best but definitely had worst. No wait on a Thursday night as it was basically empty. It was freezing in there as it was 14 degrees out. It felt like the heat was either not working or they didn't turn it on high enough. The manager was wearing a puffy down jacket inside. It was so cold I used my fajitas as heat to warm my hands up. I hope they fix it soon. For my meal, I got the combo fajitas with steak and shrimp. Came w rice, refried beans, tortillas , guacamole etc. my bf for a burrito and it was HUGE. The waiter was really nice and was quick to bring us drinks and take our order.
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Nandanie S.

Yelp
Acapulco's is a fav local spot for my husband and I. We come here often, and we like the service and the food. For an appetizer, we get the jalapeno popper bites, and for entrees, my husband often orders vegetarian tacos, quesadillas or enchiladas. I almost always get the chile colorado with no beans because I don't like beans very much. All of the above paired with a few modelos and we're pretty all set and happy with our meal :)

Bobby D.

Yelp
Got the steak fajitas and street corn, steak was very good quality and actually cooked to medium (per request). Street corn was on more of the sweet side but still delicious. Our server was fast and friendly checking in with us frequently throughout the meal. Will definitely be coming back for more.

Olivia D.

Yelp
Chicken was SKETCHY. Wish I took a picture. Portions were good but would not go back again just for that.

Rae B.

Yelp
We love their pork burritos they have the best. I've had their chicken fajitas in the past and that meal was delicious as well. Thank you for continuing to provide good food.
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Monica M.

Yelp
As someone who loved this place. I am so beyond disappointed on the experience I just had. As normal, me and my boyfriend ordered the shredded beef nachos. We get this VERY frequently. I know how the beef looks and taste. So when we get our nachos and the shredded meat is white, we knew something was up. It is okay to make mistakes. So we politely asked if they could remake the nachos with shredded beef. To which two employees aggressively said "that is shredded beef" and I questioned it by shredding the meat and showing them it's completely a different meat. They took the back and said they would make it again. Then they bring a plate of two different meats. They claimed it was chicken and beef and sometimes they look the same. I just could not understand why they had to defend it so much. It was very rude. Finally, when the new nachos came, it looks like they put it together with a dirty plate. The cheese was barely melted. And now I am seeing actual beef pieces. But some white meat was still there. It was obvious that they purposely mixed in some of the white meat to trick us into they were the same meat. Instead of just owning up to the mistake. However, I had a moment of clarity. It was all making sense. The meat was not chicken, it was PORK. And to make matters worse, me and my boyfriend do not eat pork for religious reasons. I was so disgusted to the extent this restaurant would go to not admit a mistake. And their cover up interfered with peoples religious beliefs. Very disappointed!

Carolyn D.

Yelp
This restaurant has a festive family friendly atmosphere. Unfortunately it has changed hands about 3 times since we have been coming there. It went from great to ok. I don't know why people buy restaurants and then change things. Because if the restaurant is successful, that means that people are coming for the restaurant and the menu just as it is. You do get large portions here. My husband and I ordered steak fajitas with shrimp and the steak was very tough. Everyone else either ordered tacos or burritos and one of my granddaughters was complaining that the burrito wasn't closed on the end so I noticed that she left a large portion of the burrito, but it was pretty big. They have always served tortilla chips and salsa but previously the chips were warm. The server was OK not overly friendly, not cold. We have been coming to this place for years, but this may have been our last visit. One plus is that all the food was reasonably priced. All in all my rating would be just OK.
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Rachel T.

Yelp
Coming from Chicago to MA we were thrilled to find authentic Mexican food at a decent price (thank you Groupon) and within a half hour of eating there (both of their soup choices were delicious and the one with meatballs WAS a meal in itself) we purchased two more Groupons. Have to revise this review after several additional visits. Second visit the waitstaff was very attentive to my husband's food allergies. Carne Asada meal is phenomenal. We've gone back twice just to order it...

DavidLee T.

Yelp
Especially right now they should have a 10% discount for seniors! Especially right now they should have a 10% discount for veterans... Edgar,,, UR so Smart To place a menu in the window facing the Stop & Shop corporate office with all those rich people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tuesday night should be Dutch night.. I would have a sign in the window with a Dutch girl and a Mexican Heralding. ( British Term?) Dutch Nigh Turesday. -
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Anthony C.

Yelp
Sandra the waitress is very rude ! Very sarcastic . She would always have an attitude if I have a complain about the food. Very low standard. Please if anyone does go to this restaurant do not have Sandra as your waitress. Manager was not very pleasant at all. Told him about Sandra and seems that he did not care of what I had to say. Customer service POOR. management POOR. Manager name (edwin). Please do not come here or be served with Sandra.

NCNY N.

Yelp
Update- tacos and top shelf margaritas during the pandemic. Very relaxed atmosphere. Love this place
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Sophia D.

Yelp
I went to Acapulco's on a date for National Margarita day, so obviously a perfect place to go. Atmosphere is nice and there is quite a bit of seating for a large number of people to eat. We got a total of four margaritas between the two of us (Guava x2, Cucumber, and Blackberry). The Guava margs were by far our favorite ones and I would definitely choose that again. As far as food goes, they bring you chips and salsa to start which basically won my heart from the second we got there but for dinner he had sizzling fajitas and I had a taco plate and again, was very impressed by both. A plentiful amount of food so you will certainly not go hungry. Ironically, there is another location of Acapulco's in JP, closer to where I live, so I will get the opportunity to go.
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Julián G.

Yelp
Best Mexican food in Quincy. You get free chips and salsa and their salsa is top notch. I usually get the burritos which are massive and delicious. Their margaritas are also well done. I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be seated, usually get seated right away.

Jason L.

Yelp
This is a good place. Not the best but it's solid. They also serve drinks if your into that. Value was reasonable.
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Nicci A.

Yelp
3/24/2019 - We scored First Viewing tickets to Shazam last night. It's worth seeing if you like DC comics. I'm a Marvel Girl. It's been a while, but after driving to 3 restaurants in Quincy Ma and them all being an hour wait, we decided to go to Acapulco's. It took too long for the hostess to come over to have us seated. Staff was pleasant. I decided on the Tres Amigos. I enjoyed very much. I had to ask for Cheddar cheese, Salsa and Sour cream, which they charged us for. Those should come with dish on the side. The guacamole did. And it's good. The fresh Salsa which they give us with plain, stale tortillas at initial sitting is tasty as well. I recommend this dish because it has Shrimp, Chicken and Beef. With all the new restaurants opening, they need to pick it up with decor' and more importantly cleanliness. There was bits of trash on the floor and it's grungy. A refrigerator case that greets you at the door is off with junk in it. Giving you an idea of the lack of care they have. The bar has dust over the bottles on the shelves. It needs a thorough cleaning, mopping and decluttering. New curtains wouldn't hurt either. Happy Eating. GO TO THIS RESTAURANT if you are in the mood for Mexican. My husband and I was celebrating our anniversary last night. Happy 22 years honey!!! Anyway, we could have gone anyway to eat. He chose Acapulcos. It never disappoint. Great area, great staff, casual dining and GREAT food. I had the 2 Combo fajitas. The potions are large. I didn't finish my meal. Ok, so we came here again because we like it so much. The Enchiladas Jalisco wasn't good at all. Too Me. I will never order again. I do like the warm chips and salsa, but we had to order a new batch. The first given was cold and stale. My husband's meal. He said that it must be the time we came. It was about 4P. He felt that the turn around time in the kitchen is better in the evening because more people are coming through the door. The food is fresh. And he didn't think his was that day. So they lose stars.

Rachel S.

Yelp
A mainstay in Quincy center. Gets the job done - guacamole, chips, salsa, tacos. Very nice staff and good service!
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Sanjay P.

Yelp
The service was good but the food was nothing to rave about. All the dishes we ordered were doused with too much cheese taking away the actual taste. The appetizers and salsa were pretty good but couldn't say the same about the main dishes were not great. That's our first impression based on their veg options as I went with a few vegetarians to the place. Will have to check their non veg options to provide a proper review. Their bar was good though with good drinks and good atmosphere especially on game days for Pats, Sox, Bruins or Celtics.
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Raquel C.

Yelp
This location only has street parking which was hard to find. Walking into the bristo everyone was welcoming n friendly until we sat down and our waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there. It also wasn't busy for a Friday evening, service couldn of been a lot faster and friendlier. It took at least an 30 min for drinks to arrive and those weren't even good. I ordered a strawberry margarita and it tasted like water. As for food I ordered steak street tacos and they were alright. My daughter had the chicken quesadilla and she enjoyed them. Overall the service, food and drinks could of been better like the one in Norwood.
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Sue J.

Yelp
This was our family's first time here because I wanted Mexican food and was willing to put up with my picky kids complaints. They favor Asian however I played the Mothers Day card. We ordered three different meals and three different appetizers. They made pickup easy, when you ordered the food they asked what kind of car you drive and brought the food to your car. Very nice people great service. When we got the food home we shared it round the table. It was sublime. Delicious is not a good enough description. Our regular place was closed due to the virus and has now been replaced. We waited a week and went back for a second taste, deliberately picking different dinners. Kids now avidly looking forward to the meal. Great again. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Do yourself a favor and try this gem.
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Charmyra F.

Yelp
This place has great food and our waitress, "Violeta" was awesome! The only draw back was the darn fruit flies! So gross seeing them flying around the table while you're trying to eat!
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Peng L.

Yelp
I would say this place is good for their unlimited refills on their chips and salsa which if you are drinking, it is a great thing to absorb the alcohol. I actually go there to just get the alcohol once and then the other time, I got a quesadilla. The quesadilla was not that crisp, it was a bit dry and overall, it might have been just an accident. The second time I went, I just got 4 cocktails: strawberry margarita, Cadillac, blue moon, and a Long Island ice tea. They were all well made and I have no complaints about the alcohol here. The service is good, our waitress Gisela was really good with giving me her attention and coming to the table when I wanted refills. All in all, it is a good place to come, for alcohol.
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Mindy L.

Yelp
I brought my Dad to Acapulcos because he's a big fan of Mexican food and it, frankly, was the type of "scene" that he's most comfortable in (casual, no-fuss). He was going all in and ended up getting two appetizers (don't worry, I helped), an entree AND dessert. Whoa fella. Chips/Salsa - 4/5 The chips are slightly salty, but they make a nice, spicy salsa. Fiesta Platter - 4/5 Oh Dios mio! There is a lot going on here. We got some nachos, some mini-quesadillas (I ate three out of four wedges), mini-flautas and...buffalo wings? I feel that buffalo wings didn't belong. They don't belong in Pu Pu Platters either, but that's an argument for another day. I loved the nachos and mini-quesadillas. My Dad said that the wings were super tasty. The mini-flautas were super crispy. Camarones De Ajo - 3/5 My Dad really liked this dish. If he were rating this, he'd say 5/5. I maintain that shrimp and mushrooms go together about as well as peanut butter and potatoes. It did kind of remind me of the flavors you'd find in a fried rice or lo mein. My Dad loved it though! Avocado Salad - 3/5 Meh. Everything was fresh. I added grilled chicken. Why do I try being healthy when eating Mexican? It's nothing but disappointing. Arroz con Pollo - 4/5 My Dad ordered this for his entree. I only had a couple bites, but it was really tasty. Not sure what is in the "special sauce" but the chicken wasn't over-cooked and it was a really tasty bite. Deep Fried Ice Cream - 5/5 I know! By this point, you are like...two people ate this meal. TWO. I swear, my Dad ate most of it, but they also aren't super intense with their portion sizes either. This dessert was awesome and it made us happy. That's what counts. Of note, the blackberry frozen margarita was LIFE. After all that, our bill only came out to be $65 dollars or so. You too can eat like a glutton for the low-low price of $65!
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Kara M.

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Usually I would give this place at least 4 stars. Loooove their chicken fajitas. Servers are always professional and nice. Last week we went in and I decided to mix it up. Got a sampler consisting of nachos, flautas, bone in wings. Previously the long slim chicken flautas were my go to. A few years passed. Now, these flautas were thick with DARK chicken meat inside and the outside was not even crunchy. Really disliked them. My SO tried the wings (I don't eat bone in wings) and wasn't impressed. The standard rice they serve here CAN be great. Unfortunately, the last 6 times we have been here the rice has been dry at least 4 times. So disappointing. As always, the free chips and salsa are great. And I will definitely return but I will stick with my favorite chicken fajita!
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Brooke A.

Yelp
This is my go to restaurant for solidly good Mexican food. It's not super authentic, but it's still a nice place to go for a good meal. So far I have had the Enchiladas Jalisco and the Chipotle Chicken. The portions are a nice size (I always have left overs) and the sauces taste like they are made from scratch. Their guacamole is just ok. I'd recommend just sticking with the free chips and salsa. Their frozen and on the rocks margaritas are delicious as well and will give you a little buzz. The staff has always been super friendly and attentive.
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Coupé P.

Yelp
Food is often dry, taste like leftovers. You're better off buying a kit from the supermarket and making it yourself. Service by the regular wait staff is good, but the Owners/Managers see customers as the enemy.
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Danielle K.

Yelp
I was given a gift certificate to Acapulcos as a house warming present. My husband and I stopped by tonight for dinner, and were impressed. Everything we had was delicious and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. The portions are huge! There was enough chicken on the chicken avocado salad to make a whole second meal. (I took most of it home.) My husband couldn't finish the burrito he ordered, and he rarely takes home food from restaurants. We also had the "nachos Idaho" appetizer (potato skins w/shredded beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, guacamole and sour cream) which was quite tasty. We'll definitely be back soon, and try some margaritas.
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Emily D.

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I enjoy coming to Acapulcos. The people are friendly, the food is consistent, and the margaritas rock! The place is never packed but you never feel like you're the only one there. Good music playing in the background. If you want to watch the game with out a crowd. Perfect Spot. I've never had a problem with the food once. It's been the same every single time. It's not fantastic mexi-american food but it's yummy and hits the spot every time. I'm always satisfied. Faves on the menu: Shredded Pork Chimichangas and the Cali Burrito.
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Hix H.

Yelp
Chips and cheese was good ,service was A+ , food was ok different than what we are use to buy ok .lil pricey but ok .
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Dawn E.

Yelp
I am, frankly, amazed by all the good reviews. ESPECIALLY in Quincy, where one can venture just a little north on Burgin Parkway and discover the deliciousness that is La Paloma. That said, it was late and things were about to close and we'd just gotten off the T and this place was open. Barely. We were the last folks seated. First I want to talk about the service... both of those stars above were for service. The service was EXCELLENT. Mind you, we were the only people in there so good service was easy to give, but, I like to give props when they're due. Like all Mexican places, they start you off with chips and salsa immediately. The chips were dry and cold. And I mean DRY. The chips actually made my mouth feel dry which is something I've never before experienced with chips. The salsa was watery and lacking in any of the flavor or oomph you'd expect to come from salsa. I had fajitas and my friend had a Chimichanga. I did not try his food, but I watched him make faces while he ate it and the size of the Chimichanga was the smallest I have ever seen. The rice was greasy and bland. And the fajitas were uninspired at best (the chicken was dry, not as dry as the chips but dry none-the-less and boring). I only ate enough not to be full any more. We tried the apple burrito for dessert and it was okay, but not fantastic. One note: the Sangria was pretty good, if not lacking in floating fruit. Also, several folks have checked this place is good for late nights. Well, we went on Saturday night, and they closed at 10.
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Kayla C.

Yelp
Great traditional family Mexican restaurant. I was impressed by the wide selection here on the very large menu. They even had a vegetarian section, which made it so easy for me to order. The veggie fajitas were good, but watery, so the tortillas fell apart. That didn't really surprise me though. The only thing that was a let down was the guacamole because it wasn't fresh. We were seated right away, and they checked on the table several times and asked if we needed anything. Overall I would say the service met my expectations and the food was very good considering I ordered vegetarian at a very traditional place. I'd go there again!
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Katie C.

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It's Cinco de Mayo. We are sober. It's Saturday. And we are hungry. So Acapulco's it is. Viva Margaritas!! We get to the place around 6 that night and it is packed, which is to be expected. We were quoted with a 35 minute wait for a party of two. Thinking that's not bad, we saunter over to the bar for a cocktail. And wait. And wait. But the place is asked and the bar is two-deep. We finally get our drinks after waiting about 10 minutes. $14 for two margaritas. That's not bad at all. Sure enough, our name is called because our table is ready. I close out the tab and take our drinks to our table. Warm chips and salsa await us. Ole! Our server quickly comes over to our table with the menus and we quickly order - two orders of the enchiladas jalisco. Our food arrived about 20 minutes later. For as busy as the restaurant was, I kind of expected that. The food was warm, and not hot. The plate included a chicken enchilada, a shredded beef enchilada, and a jack cheese enchilada. Not bad. Except for the brown sauce they put on top of the chicken enchilada. Yikes. It had a real peanut butter taste to it and was not good at all. We were starving and devoured the rice, refried beans, and the three enchiladas. Had the food been hot nd not warm, this would have been a 4-star review. Did I say the place was packed yet? Our server did the best she could as she worked her section, but we were left waiting for over 20 minutes for our check. To us, we didn't really care but I could see how some others would. While the restaurant did all it could with the staffing they had, it still needed more. The restaurant is much bigger than it looks from the outside too. Overall, it's a fun place and I would love to go back. The food was good, the prices were reasonable, and the staff was really nice. There was a mixed crowd of people - the yuppie crew and the family oriented. Both were equally as welcome. But parents, just because you're knocking back a few drinks for the holiday, don't let your kids run wild in the restaurant!!
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Matt L.

Yelp
I called in a "Mexicali Combo" over the phone. The lady who answered the phone had the communication skills of an immigrant still learning English. She had trouble explaining to me what I was ordering and had no idea what the prices were. About 10 minutes later I walked in and my order was ready. Right off the bat the person who I spoke with over the phone told me she messed up my order. She offered to make me a new meal but I didn't want to wait around. I asked for a free coke for messing up my order and this lady just stares at me like I'm crazy; I settled for tap water. The Food: My burrito came out in an aluminum tray with a greasy bag of chips. The chips were OK, but the burrito was not a burrito. I could not pick it up because they decided to cover it in a very salty watery salsa. The "side" that I got was literally about 2 teaspoonfuls of old rice thrown on top of the burrito, an extra $4.95. Conclusion: High priced meal for mediocre quality and a terrible experience. Customer service was literally the cheapest you can get and borderline immigrants. Whoever the owner is, it is clear that they hire cheap employees and sacrifice quality all to make an extra buck. 2 stars for the cleanliness, the location, and the effort.
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Harry P.

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This is a great place for your American Mexican food. The people here are very nice, the decor is not cheesy, and they have plenty of TV's if you want to watch the game. The prices are also reasonable. I had the chicken quesadilla, they were very tasty, the chicken cooked perfectly, tortilla was grilled nicely, and the chicken was not dry. The quesadilla was also just greasy enough, sometimes they can be too greasy to even hold. My friend got the steak fajita, the steak is cooked perfectly, and is seasoned very well, with an interesting sweet and sour hot sauce feel to it, but it only had a little kick.