Baby Acapulco

Had an incredible lunch thanks to Sunny who was a highlight of the experience! Her genuine warm personality paired with some amazing food made for a great time! I went during an off time and food was still fresh and came quickly. Will definitely be back to this gem soon!!

A nice local spot for a bit to eat, or better yet, some good drinks. Try the Famous Purple Margarita to get started then explore the food. Never too busy to require a reservation, but it can get busy during happy hour. Really great staff! Sorry to see the Barton Springs location close recently :)

Fantastic food and wonderful drinks! This place is a great hole in the wall since you would think this place would be sketch if you go by looks only! The food was amazing and very authentic, and the drinks were cool, strong, and refreshing. All in all, this will be my new go-to place if I am in the area again! Also, just be sure not to sit under the vents because they are dirty, I never checked the restroom, but it's probably dirty too.

Love Baby "A's" Yayo plate and chicken puffy tacos topped off with a Purple Marg..Muy Bueno😁👍

Great proximity to everything to start the night with some food and drinks. The music is a little low but the drinks will have you having fun in no time. The only bad part of the place is the 7-11 next door will boot your vehicle if you park in their space and come into the restaurant. Always a great spot for happy hour. Merary and Paula were amazing and friendly I sat with Merary but Paula helped bring me quick service when she was passing my table. Amazing.

Best Tex Mex in Austin. Don’t let the exterior fool you. This is a legendary Austin small business that we have to protect at all cost! Had the wings, the big sampler plate, and a purple margarita. Perfection. The server Sunny was really friendly and patient. Can’t wait to go again.

If I could give zero stars I would! As soon as we walk in, one of the waitresses/servers is knuckle deep digging for green gold! We make eye contact. She doesn't hide it, flinch, or wipe it off. Instead grabs two handfuls of napkin wrapped silverware! Didn't even wipe! All this is happening while we're being seated. I'm telling my other half what I saw. She asked if I wanted to leave right after another waitress dropped off a pair of napkins wrapped silverware. I said yes and we get up from the table just as that same nose picker was dropping off chips and salsa at our table. No one cared to ask why we were leaving. The waitress that sat us even said, "Goodnight. Thanks for coming in." There were maybe three other tables in the whole restaurant. Someone walking out right after being seated didn't seem unusual to the staff?!? No wonder other locations closed!

BABY A's has been around Austin for a very long time. Which tells me Austin has its fair share of people with no palette. The food reminds me old Panchos buffet, plentiful, cheap, and bland. The service was great. The "Famous Purple Margarita" was grotesque as were all the other margaritas we tried. The sopapillas tasted like chemicals. I knew this wasn't a very good Tex-Mex joint but I didn't know it was this bad. If you enjoy good food avoid this place like the plague.

We had dinner here right before our concert at Emo's. As we were seated, we let our server know we were hoping for a quick meal, and she was incredibly accommodating, ensuring we got in and out smoothly. It was a Wednesday evening around 7 PM, and the restaurant was about 75% full. The drinks were fantastic--you can't go wrong with a margarita. The food was just as enjoyable. The fish tacos were delicious, and the flautas were perfectly crunchy with flavorful sauces. The rice was cooked to perfection, and there was plenty of shredded salad. The charro beans were tasty, though I wouldn't have minded a bit more spice. Parking was available both in the area and right out front. After dinner, we walked to Emo's for the show. Oh, and a quick note--bathrooms are single rooms.

I haven't been here in years but when my cousin was in from out of town looking for a nearby Tex Mex place and one of her daughter's soccer teammate parents mentioned they ate there, I figured we'd give it a try. The food was ok. My soup was lacking in a bit of flavor. My cousin did like her vegetarian enchiladas and the purple margarita. My niece said the fries didn't have any salt and didn't seem to like her cheese quesadillas. The service was great and timely! The inside decor was a little dated and didn't give the cleanest of vibes. For example, the stand up menu on the table was dirty. The place did start to get full as we were leaving so I may come back again and try some other items.

Baby A's is a must-visit in Austin, especially if you're seeking the old Austin vibe. They serve some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. The shrimp enchilada goes nuts! The purple margarita is a game changer. The staff are friendly & professional, and the restaurant is always clean. My only feedback is that I wish there was a patio. 10/10! Don't listen to the fake news in those other comments.

The tacos are so good. The pork carnitas tender and juicy. Service is fast and friendly. The waitress answered my questions and suggested a dish that turned out to be my new favorite. The street corn is very good. I love the atmosphere. Not too fancy but definitely not a dive.

came here for a quick bite to eat, the server got my drink order wrong not once but twice, i just drank it lol. the queso was so watery it was laughable, which is pretty disappointing. when we spoke to the manager he literally tried arguing with us saying it wasn't watery. pretty disappointed with the way he handled this situation. won't be coming back that's for sure :(

Purple margaritas made with Everclear! All you need to know. A place I always try to visit on every return trip to Austin. A must-try!!

Best chicken soup in town!!! Load up on fresh cilantro and house-made tortillas. Generous portion, too!!

This is what I they gave me as a $9.99 nachos! Besides that one of the people that came and spoke to us was coughing. Stay away from this place

We took our teenage son for dinner to Baby Acapulco on a Wednesday evening around 5:30pm. We used to frequent this location prior to covid so it had been a while. There was plenty of seating and very spacious. The main seating area was very clean and looked welcoming with the bright yellow seating. I ordered a sangria swirl margarita & it was delicious! They do have a happy hour special till 6pm so $2 off frozen margaritas.They do not have a variety of tap beer just the basics. Hopefully they can get a IPA in there soon:) Our waiter was Jorge and he was very sweet & attentive to our table. We had the happy hour queso for $5 and it was a good size serving for the 3 of us.There wasn't an actual happy hour menu we were told by Jorge the specials. We couldn't even find it online just the drinks. All of our man dishes were on point, from the presentation to the flavor! I highly recommend the tortilla soup combo. I'm glad we decided to give this location another try, it really has improved.

The service makes this place worth 5 stars. They really do care for their customers. However the food isn't that great. Orientation of the food was pretty solid. Drinks are always good and the bar area is a good time.

Food was just so bad no flavor whatsoever just a terrible experience. Yeah, no more puffy tacos and no more enchiladas from this place ever again. The only reason I gave them the one star is because you can't do 0 but also the server did an excellent job! HORRIBLE PLACE!

In two ways, I agree with some of the negative reviews- I can't say much for the service or price. It wasn't HORRIBLE, but I would describe it as barely adequate. However, this is still getting four stars because of the food and drink! Man, we enjoyed this a lot. We got the dip and fajitas and enjoyed it thoroughly. One thing I really appreciated is how good the individual elements were. The meat was treated well, the beans and rice were good, and the cheese dip was awesome. Even the pico was delicious- chewing individual tomato chunks in a fajita gave so much flavor! Food was plentiful and we ate to our heart's content. The drinks are delicious- beware, though, they're creepers! There's a high alcohol content. I wouldn't recommend this as a pre-drinking stop. For us, lunch and a couple margaritas followed by a nap was perfect. We will be back!

Came here once when my phone died and my car charger was broken and they let me charge my phone. Love the tortilla soup here. Fully recommend coming here for that alone! the margs are also pretty good!

Overall a terrible experience. Going to this establishment was the low point of my weekend. Rude service, salt filled drinks. Has the overall feel of a dirty garage that got flooded with septic liquid and never was fixed. Our server was incredibly rude he was a sassy fella that insisted we bought more drinks than we did. We showed him the cups on the table as clear evidence that he was incompetent and made a mistake. He would not listen, instead he would clap his ands and snap his fingers at us with a dismissive tone. I found this to be completely unacceptable, and would recommend anyone in the area steers clear of this lowly establishment. As for my drink I ordered a margarita. I was incredibly surprised as I took a sip to find my mouth to be completely full of salt. I don't understand how you could mess a margarita up so bad, but I digress. I consider this restaurant to be a den of thieves with little more intention than to steal from the wallets of its patrons. Please consider hiring individuals that can count without needing to have an absurdly pretentious attitude. Thanks!

The building is falling apart and there was a hair in my food. I'm sitting hear getting grilled by my gf because of the blood splatter on the wall at the table next to us.

Every time I visit Austin, this place is a must stop every time, for a variety of reason. First off, this is not the only location in town that I have visited, but this one gets the review this time. If you want to try a joint that offers good Tex-Mex with large portions that are spot on with the price, this is the place. Everyone in my family left happy and full. The salsa and chips are delicious. While the chips are just standard store bought chips, we easily went through 3 bowls of salsa ( more please!!!) We also share a chile con queso appetizer that was very good as well. Nice consistency and the right amount of heat. I ordered the cowboy enchiladas (meat enchiladas smothered in Chile con carne and Chile con queso, rice and beans on the side (cue drooling mouth ). I hear Ed from a bird that the famous purple Rita's are delicious but you are only allowed two due their potency, and I never leave without buying an awesome shirt, which my wife loves to wear for pjs (get the soft fabric). Hope you enjoy!

The more I eat here, the better the food. My favorites are the tacos, rice, charro beans, and churros.

Food - 2/5 stars Purple margs 5/5 stars If you're coming here for a taste of Austin's famous Mexican food, you're in the wrong place. If you're a fan of four lokos, getting tanked, and hitting the town - baby a's got you covered

Took my daughter to Baby A's for drinks and tacos to celebrate her 21st birthday. First we were pleased to find out that happy hour is from 2 - closing on Mondays. Then our waiter, Preston, told us about the happy hour menu. We ordered the street tacos and that purple drink . (Who in the world can drink two of those?) The chips and salsa was . I also ordered the tortilla soup to go. Overall we had a great time, in part to the stellar service we received from Preston . He was sweet, courteous, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The parking leaves a bit to be desired but I will be back for the AMOR-ES TACOS! Ask for Preston!

This is one of the older Baby As in Austin located off of Riverside. Its on the smaller side in an older building and usually gets quite busy. Tonight however was a bit on the slow side. We were seated immediately and asked about drinks. Of course the family ordered the Purple Rita and I had a glass of wine. My daughter ordered her usual - Helen's Combo as we absolutely love the Chicken Tortilla Soup here at Baby As. The soup was as good as ever as well as the chicken tacos. My husband ordered the Taco Salad and I think he regretted it as he was still hungry after eating it but he enjoyed it none the less. They do offer a la carte items and I ordered the Chili Relleno with cheese - one of my favorite tex mex food items. It was delicious and huge. Yellow melty cheese on the inside and an egg battered poblano pepper on the outside which was smothered in a yummy red chili relleno sauce. Service was good and food was good. The location on Howard remains to be my favorite though.

If this would allow me to do 0 stars I would. We went on a slow night and the place was legit empty and we had to wait 10 mins to be seated! Once seated it took another 6-7 mins for our waiter to come and Ask about our drinks. We got a big Appetizer platter cannot remember the name but once it came out it looked poorly made! Food was stale! Once our main order finally came out it did not look appealing one bit! The beef fajitas were raw they looked medium rare my kids wanted to throw up! There was actual blood in it and the manager don't get me started on that terrible manger He tried to legit tell me he was going to put the fajitas that have been out of the heat for some time now building bacteria on my table we're gonna go back in a pan and he was going to cook them don't go here don't waste your money!!!

I was surprised but how good this Baby A's is! The service is great. They are very quick and friendly. Get the margarita sampler so you can try as many flavors as you can. You can pick and choose which ones you want, they come with four. There is a small parking lot that combines with the 7-11 so sometimes it's difficult to find parking. The later it gets, the rowdier this area gets so come earlier if you want to steer clear of this. I've had several dishes here throughout the years and everything is standard Tex-mex; nothing amazing but will do its job!

Fantastic server named Caroline!! She was sweet & amazing service. The food and of course the everclear margaritas are thee best!

I came here for to meet up for lunch hour with some co-workers, and unfortunately, this is probably the WORST first experience I've ever had with a restaurant. Do yourself a favor and don't get your time wasted here. After waiting 45 minutes, we were finally informed that the kitchen staff had "lost" our order. While it's fine (sort of) for the restaurant to make a mistake, what is NOT fine is how they went about rectifying the situation (or lack thereof). The wait staff really didn't seem to care, the manager didn't seem to care, and it really seemed like no one working here at this restaurant cared about the MESS UP they made. We FINALLY got our food at 55 minutes after ordering, and we heard NO apology (just blaming of other staff). Once we finally got a hold of the supposedly "very busy" manager, we were finally able to get here to actually pay attention to what was going on in the restaurant she's supposedly "managing." Probably the only time and the LAST time I'll be here - bye!

I went to this at the time reputable establishment , so I thought. Its never good to assume. I sit at the bar and order a drink Amber was so nice warm and inviting. I ordered a purple I find out I'm sitting next to the owner. I smile and politely say hello she stares thru me with cold non welcoming eyes. I was very offended by her lack of professionalism. I would not recommend going to the baby A's off lakeshore. There are a-lot more restaurants in AustinTx. I know this because Im a true Austinite so don't waste your time. Food is average. Remember to be kind to people. (Owner) Tony

Visited this baby A'S yesterday for dinner with a few friends and it was great. I'm not sure why there's so many negative reviews because our food and service were fantastic. It was a little slow so our waitress, Susan, had even come over and sat down to talk with us. She was friendly and made great suggestions for food and drink choices. We shared queso as a table and it was fantastic. I ordered jerrys burrito and was pleasantly surprised when it came to me SMOTHERED in queso cheese. It was definitely not what I was expecting but I very much enjoyed it.

Eh. It's okay but really not very good. It looked like everything on the menu was going to have a sweet-ish sauce with it. Sweet habanero sauce?? Why? Many of the drinks looked like sugary slushies. My Mexican Martini was too sweet as well. I mean, I could drink it, but would rather have had less o.j. Or none at all. My shrimp tacos were okay but nothing to really write about, except that one of the tortillas had a stale end (arc segment? Corner?) that I elected to just tear off rather than complain about. I saw tiny bubbles on the surface of my little cup of black beans and that worried me, as I associate that closely with an almost certain and urgent evacuation of the bowles. There are a few redeeming qualities though. My server, Dulce, was a shining example of good service even though I came in hangry and annoyed that there was scarce parking. They also appear to have a bubbly crowd of down-to-earth regulars that fill out the place.

My fajita nachos had no meat!! The location off Barton Springs is so much better!!! They have really gone down hill from when I used to come here for happy hour!!!

Horrible service! Ordered a Togo at 7:38 last night and I was told it'd be done in 15 minutes, got there at and had to wait 30 minutes not to mention my boyfriend and 11.5 month old daughter were waiting In the car. We finally got our food (large soup and a stuffed avocado) and the stuffed avocado received brand and Mexican rice were cold. Pretty sad seeings how we live not even ten mins away.

Your dip is the shit first off!!!! :) Happy Hour was interesting we had chicken tacos and some smothered in love fries. I don't know what they are really called but we really liked them.The atmosphere was calm and happy the hostess with the mostest -Amanda- welcomed us in with a smile and quickly seated us. We will definitely return.. Thank you!

Would have been ok had our waitress not had the worst attitude ever. I walked outside to have a beer and a smoke and was reported to the manager that I stepped outside with a drink...never mind that there was security guard right at the door entrance that could have corrected me. I was treated with total disrespect after that and still left a tip to the waitress that horrible. The waitress scolded me and threw my bill on the table. This location sucks and I won't spend my money there again. Btw my bill was $200. I gave 10% when I normally tip 30%. I should have tipped anything!

Very good drinks and have lots of friends that go there.Purple and Blue margaritas are the two most sold at this location. Try it out and enjoy the cold drinks////////////////////////that's itBaby A's Famous Soup

While we like their food and drinks, it's expensive for the quality. They've starting adding a lot of celery to their dishes (burritos, enchiladas - anything with beef) to make them seem fuller. This place is dirty/dingy and does not inspire confidence of the cleanliness of the kitchen. There's been a smoke detector near that bar that's had a low battery for eons, by the time I leave I've developed an eye twitch from listening to it crack off every 60 seconds. Bottom line, you can do better if you're looking for TexMex.

I went to Baby A's for the first time recently and fell in love. From the puffy tacos to the queso to the sweet & stiff strawberry margaritas, I left with my tummy and friends very happy. Courtney was our sever. She is lovely, friendly and provided prompt service. I always pay attention to see if servers offer to refill drinks when they see they're low and if they clear dirty dishes quickly; and she met all of my expectations with flying colors. I convinced my new job to have a "team building" activity after work one day. I'm confident we will receive excellent service and delicious food again. The only thing that sucks is the lack of parking.

The quality of the rusty worn out sign is your first sign to beware. The inside is in the same condition. It looks like neither the outside nor the inside have had any upkeep since the day they opened. The inside smells so bad. Like an old musty building that has old carpet and is probably still all the old unchanged materials from back when smoking inside was legal. You eat with your nose, not just your eyes. The smell still is with me. It doesn't matter at this point if the food is good or bad (it was average Tex mex), if the memory of the place makes you afraid to eat it...and definitely not wanting to come back. (And we got take out, but just waiting in there was enough). Sadly, in their current state they may not stay in business, when they're in a great location and with average food, a makeover could really help them do well business wise.

Becca was my server and she was fantastic! She managed to advise us on the drinks even though she hasn't tried the drinks herself. She was super friendly and super attentive. We live around the corner and consider Baby A's an extension of our kitchen.

Brittanee took amazing care of us. Super attentive service and very hospitable to our needs. You could see her smile with her eyes as of course she and the staff are being responsible with masks. Thank you!

They have a small bar and this place is supposed to be a place to eat . They have 2 signs . A 30.06 and a 30.07 . Not 2nd Amendment friendly . I will not be coming back. 30.06 is for a business that carries a 51% sign . This bar isn't really what I'd say brings in the customers . It's not even worth photographing. Anyone that comes here that expects to feel welcomed and CC's , your not welcomed . Actually liked this place a while back . They have lost a costumer .

Gas station strip mall Tex Mex, whaddya expect? I wanted to get drunk and full of good food. I didn't succeed at either of these goals. Lower your expectations for this place and you miiight feel ok when leaving. They serve their chips hot but I don't think these are made in house - they taste like slightly stale chips that are relying on the heat to cover the fact that they're a few days old. The salsa was awesome though. The service was decently fast, especially considering we had a table of 9-10. My biggest disappointment of the meal was the overhyped purple margarita. On a completely empty stomach, I barely felt a buzz from the first one. I was halfway through the second before our food even showed up and I frankly still wasn't feeling it. It was too sugary, and when I ordered the second and the server said "you know you are limited to two right?" I'm pretty sure my face was a face to make angels cry. I was so sad. I ordered the Deluxe Dinner because I had a deep, abiding hunger. The refried beans were actually pretty good. The tamales were awful, maybe the worst I've ever had. Chewy, dry, tasteless, was I eating corn cardboard? I subbed in a puffy taco and thought it was decently delicious if messy - it's something different at least. In general, I was left full but unsatisfied on the tastiness front.

Baby A's has a serious love-it-or-hate-it reputation in Austin and this location (there are two) probably skews the votes due to its no-frills funky gas station corner location. Seating was quick and pleasant around dinner-time and the menu leans decidedly towards Tex-Mex. Chips came out quick and warm with a salsa that kicked unapologetically. Due to its legendary status, I ordered a purple margarita, which comes frozen with no salt at a limit of two per person. Color me excited. Appetizer offerings include Ceviche Acapulco Style, Queso Con Shrimp, Shrimp Nachos, Sliders and Wings. (Told you it was Tex-Mex.) Taco plates varied from the Puffy Tacos (two puffy taco shells filled with ground beef or shredded chicken, lettuce, tomato and chile con queso served with Mexican rice and charro beans) to Acapulco Fish Tacos made of grilled or fried tilapia with corn or flour tortillas, green and red cabbage, avocado, sliced tomato, fresh cilantro and Monterey jack cheese. Soups and salads are offered in abundance as well as "famous" wet burritos and burgers. After finishing off a rather skimpy serving of chips, I opted for the ceviche while poring over the dinner menu. Along with the requisite fajitas and enchiladas stood out offerings such as Flautas De Pollo, Flaca Platter (fried flour tortilla with shredded chicken and Monterey jack cheese topped with tomato base sauce), Chicken Breast Gratinada (marinated and charbroiled, topped with bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and Monterey jack cheese) and Baby A's Deluxe Dinner (beef enchilada, tamale, chicken flauta, beef taco, chalupa and chile com queso nachos.) The decision came down to Grilled Mahi-Mahi with seafood sauce, rice, black beans and sliced avocado on lettuce. The ceviche was chunky, plentiful and had a serious pyro punch. No wimpy cracker dressing here and the portion was huge. We likes. The mahi platter didn't fare as well with the fish coming out tough and dry, made only slightly more palatable by the spicy seafood sauce. The "Mexican" rice tasted more like Chinese fried rice (not a bad thing, but huh?) and the rest of the meal was good. Great avocado, though. Which leaves that purple margarita, and all I've got to say is this: proceed with caution. Even at a limit of two, you'll get the point by the first two sips. All said, I enjoyed the locale, atmosphere, and though it wasn't a perfect dining experience (and where do you find that?) I'd come back to explore more of the menu.

Well the purple marg and cask is 'ight.. It's super close to home so since we are feeling the convince vibes and purple vibes and caso vibes we out here.

Purple Margs get the job done, I just wish they would have a scale on hand and let people who are 200+ pounds order a third one. I have a disease and the only thing that would cure it is 3 Baby A's purple margaritas.

Came here for lunch whilst our cars were getting their oil changed next door. One of my friends assured me that this was a good place to eat. I had never heard of the chain before. Service was good and friendly. Ambience was ok. There were numerous large flat screens, the trouble was that we went on the same day that some Jackass flew a plane into the IRS building in Austin. So naturally, that was all that was on TV. They had numerous specials, unfortunately the one for that day was a hamburger. Really? A hamburger at a mexican restaurant?? Thats like ordering a pizza at Red Lobster. I did go for their $2 Bud light special. Not my preference of beer, but definitely my preference of price. They brought out warm delicious tortilla chips to start, with an incredible salsa. Typically salsas arent that spicy so they can appeal to the masses. This salsa had some kick though. It was actually the perfect amount of palate punt for my liking. I ordered the Puffy Tacos, mainly because it sounded like a Mexican Rapper, so I had to see what it entailed. It was definitely interesting. I am big on texture; crispy/crunchy being my favorite. These were definitely crispy (at least at first). I ordered a chicken and a beef PT. They came with rice and beans. The beef was tastier than the chicken I thought. The chicken just seemed a little bland. The rice was good as well. The beans... Eh, I dont really go for waterry/runny beans. So alas, I didnt try them due to me being weirded out. For under $10, it was a good deal. I'd probably try this place again, but I wouldnt go out of my way for them.

This place is an awesome choice if you want some drinks and appetizers. The purple margaritas are so strong and placed at a good price. They actually only will give you two of the purple margaritas but two is plenty. My friends and I always like to go here for some chips and dips and drinks before a night out. Service is always great and food or drinks never take too long. Only negative is that the food isn't my absolute favorite. if I want good Mexican food it isn't my first choice, however, it all comes for a good price.

The margaritas are good and the food is mediocre. I wouldn't consider this restaurant [chain] an authentic Tex-Mex spot, but the food is not entirely inauthentic either. Service is average and actual physical environment is a bit rundown so I wouldn't recommend celebrating any birthdays/special events here.

I came after work for happy hour with coworkers. In the midst of having a good time, we were rudely interrupted by another patron. Instead of management deescalating the situation, they approached our table accusing us of being the problem. We explained the issue and our concerns were not taken into consideration. I have never in my restaurant experience felt so excluded and embarrassed. I will not be returning and will be sharing my experience with others.

Loved this place! Super affordable and great margaritas! What really made my night was having an amazing waitress, Mariah! She was very helpful when my friend and I were indecisive on choosing a margarita and asked if we wanted to try the flight! Couldn't have had a better girls night, and the sopes were delicious! Ask for Mariah as your server, she's the sweetest and is eminently knowledgeable of the menu & their drinks!

Sergio was our waiter and was awesome! We wanted a "pile of nachos" which they don't make. That make the individual nachos (like most in Austin *eye roll*). Sergio knew that's what we wanted so he got all the ingredients and made them for us!! Woop! They were delicious!

I haven't been to Baby A's in quite a while but ended up there Friday. We had queso, veggie fajitas and the shrimp quesadilla and it was all on point! The food was much better than I remember, my drink was not though. I had a beer margarita and it just didn't taste like there was much tequila in it at all. I see a lot of reviews here saying service wasn't good but our server was actually great. If you want some Mexican food and don't feel like getting dressed up Baby A's is just fine. If you want a fancy drink go somewhere else.