Acapulco Restaurant

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is amazing! One of the best Mexican restaurants around. I was so impressed. The food was authentic and the staff were super welcoming and friendly. I got the Pozole and a Sangria. The owner shared with me her story. This is a family own establishment that has been routed in the community for decades. The passion is there and it shows. I will definitely be back. Really close to STL Airport too. Great place to have drink and great Mexican food with people that treat you like family. I am excited to try some of their other dishes. You won’t find another gem like this around. My hats off to the staff and Mari. Thanks for going above and beyond even when it was later at night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We tried here a year ago it was dead then too only difference was no employees just an unlocked door! This time 3:45 on a Saturday we were the only people in the whole restaurant so service was top notch but at one table I'd expect nothing less. The food was okay for either dish good flavors no complaints salsa was much better then others there spicy variety great flavor still lacking actual spice though. The paper menu has zero prices so you're guessing without the posted QR code. In comparison it's much more expensive then others the pitcher was $30 and the single person fajita matched in price. Upcharge on items like chicken for a burrito. Atmosphere was great though you can relax and have a good time. Overall experience was okay.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great service, good food, decent prices. This is down the street from me so I love the location! Authentic Mexican food. I like the huevos ranchers, guacamole, and shrimp quesadilla.

Prices on menu were covered in white out! Charged extra for the chicken in a burrito so the base price only includes ground beef I guess? Quessa birria should be loaded with cheese Not jalapeno! Server didn't know menu, but I guess she was new?? Food took forever and there was only one other table eating last night!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

This is definitely a lounge/restaraunt, but it is also what we would call a GEM! It has the best fresh made chips and salsa i have had in a long long time. The salsa is obviously made in house with a consistency that beats any other ive had, and the chips are perfect in texture, flavor and crunch(no bagged chips here). We just got our meals and the enchiladas are delicious! The rice and beans all around complete the meal to perfection. I highly suggest!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely get a Pina colada 😄

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Margarita 32 Oz, Chicken Fajitas, Tamale Plate, Acapulco Taco Salad

Love their food, it has amazing flavor. They also have great friendly service. It is my favorite place to have an amazing food and friendly conversation and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was okay but lacked seasoning. Prices weren’t listed on the physical menu — we were told to scan a QR code that linked to their Toast mobile ordering site. However, the website didn’t list the price for pitchers at all. When the bill came, prices didn’t match what we were told. Our server said the pitcher was $25 plus $0.75 for flavor, but we were charged $35 instead. This feels misleading since there’s no written pricing anywhere. Street tacos were a 1/5 for me.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Food was so good and the service was impeccable. Wait staff was very friendly and super attentive, refilling our water without having to flag them down like in some places. The queso was absolutely delicious! Large portions for the price (although it was slightly annoying that the menu didn't show any prices). The music was super loud so we couldn't hold a conversation with each other but otherwise the vibe of the place was great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

They had most of the prices whited out so you have no idea what the prices are! Got a pitcher of margaritas the top shelf and it was good but 1/2 the pitcher was ice !!! Food wasn't that great and we had to ask for salsa and chips, they should of had that before we ordered drinks!! Never going back! Why are the prices not available? So they can charge you whatever is my guess!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

That food is over priced and sloppy presentation(prices not on the menu)and the service has been horrible each time. The owner has been loud and vulgar on more than one occasion, after reading the responses from the restaurant to other reviewers it seems this restaurant needs some serious help.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

My son and I had played pool and paid for Food around 5pm. We love to play and we’re having a mom and son date. After 2 hours of us playing while the owner was there and spoke to us both while playing pool, 4 new customers came in and we gave them the table. My son and I were having fun talking with them they even bought him a soda.

We were having a great time together!!! They played 2 games and then asked my son to play teams with 3 of them. I said sure and my son excitedly said yes also!!! Then the owner, drunk per her usual(at 7:37pm) starts yelling that kids can play at the tables unless they are 15.

I’ve brought my son up before when the owner was there and that time my son's friend was with us and he just 11. Other customers kids and grandkids play on their tables. The owners granddaughter plays on the tables and she is not anywhere near 15. Yet because Mari was drunk she behaved inappropriately again in the restaurant. The granddaughter and my son are the same age and have played together on the tables. This place is suppose to be a family environment…

My son was crying and mari was still yelling as we were taking my stick apart and gathering our things. She literally would not stop yelling even as we were walking out the door. And yes we were paid up of course.
The worst is my roommate has disabilities and worked there for a month. The way she was treat was disgusting. The owner, mari was demeaning to her and also would have her come in(they know she isn’t able to drive) keep her for 30 mins and send her home. More than once the owner would say she forgot she had my roommate coming in or just say we don’t need you after she would show up for work. The owner NEVER once called my roommate to say she didn’t need her to come in, It was disgusting.

I highly recommend NOT spending any money there. They also allow the owner sister who is a cook there to let her dog in the kitchen. It even eats and drinks in the kitchen. It’s disgusting. And she lets the dog frequent the restaurant also. This animal is not a service animal. It is a pet. My roommate is allergic to dogs and cats, but that didn’t stop the Owner sister from allowing her dog inside the restaurant.
Numerous times rap music would be turned down until Spanish music was played then the volume would go right back up. If the owner is drunk, feel free to test it out and see if it gets turned down, bc it will.
Chimis, El Jarocho Tienda and Taqueria, Taco Cantina, Sabroso Cocina Mexicana La Tejana and El Maguey are great choices in the area!

Oh, and definitely take a look at the responses from Acopulco on my review to their fb page. It’s sad.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Grabbed a quick lunch, ordered the Mexican beef burrito. Came with chips and salsa. Came out about as fast as chipotle and happy to support a local owner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My son and I had played pool and paid for Food around 5pm. We love to play and we’re having a mom and son date. After 2 hours of us playing while the owner was there , 4 customers came in and we gave them the table. My son and I were having fun talking with them they even bought him a soda. We were having a great time together!!! They played 2 games and then asked my son to play teams with 3 of them. I said sure. Then the owner, drunk per her usual starts yelling that kids can play at the tables here if they are under 15. I’ve brought my son up before when she’s there with him friend was is 11. Other customers bring kinda in to play too. It’s suppose to be a family environment…It was 7:37 at that time. My son was crying and she was still yelling as we were taking my stick apart and gathering our things. She literally would not stop even as we were walking out the door. The worst is my roommate has disabilities and worked there for a month. The way she was treat was disgusting. The owner was demeaning to her and also would have her come in(they know she isn’t able to drive) keep her for 30 mins and send her home. More than once the owner would say she forgot she had my roommate coming in or just say we don’t need you. The owner NEVER once called my roommate to say she didn’t need her, It was disgusting. I highly do not recommend this place. Also if you play rap music there, wait to see if it gets turned down, bc it will. Chimis, El Jarocho Tienda and Taqueria, Taco Cantina, Sabroso Cocina Mexicana La Tejana and El Maguey are great choices in the area.