Cafe Acapulco

My husband and I popped in here for a quick drink. We are not from the area. The bartender was super friendly efficient and talkative. We felt at home. There is an old phone booth that is near the restrooms that doesn’t work but it’s a cute focal piece. Stop in for a drink and a snack. You won’t be sorry.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

I genuinely wanted to like this place, but the food was shockingly bad. The queso tasted old and straight from a can, and the salsa had bizarre, off-putting flavors. The rice and beans were gross, and the flautas had a strange, lingering aftertaste—honestly, every single item tasted wrong. The enchiladas were downright disgusting; it was the first time in my life I bought a plate of enchiladas and threw it straight in the trash. Even the tiramisu had freezer burn. The horchata? Completely pathetic. And on top of all that, the prices are WAY too high for food made with such cheap, low-quality ingredients.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I ordered a Fajitachanga for the first time today and it was absolutely delicious! I customized it by having double guac instead of sour cream and double rice instead of beans. The chips and salsa was also fantastic and Kat served me well with a smile. Thank you for serving excellence!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a good time there, it does have room for improvements like the food it was alright just tasted decent. It wasn't real packed there was only one waitress in the whole restaurant it seems.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Order pick up pupusas and those are the worst pupusas in town.There were more mass than filling and the cabbage salad was old. Not planning to order pupusas from this place.

Food: 1

Best enchiladas in the area. Quiet during the day a great atmosphere at night. Excellent margaritas. The manager, Jose, couldn’t be more accommodating. An absolute MUST TRY if in the area

Excellent happy hour too! The drinks are strong!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I hadn't been here in at least 10 years and decided to try it again, food is super delicious. I really loved the salsa, it has a great level of spice. Quesadillas great too, flavorful and stuffed with chicken. The dishes are fairly expensive BUT the portions are also quite large so I think it's fair! Excited to come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely will be coming back . The food was really good and I really enjoyed the tamale de pollo salvadoreño, and the pupusas. The service was really friendly. We also had a mango mojito and strawberry margaritas, which were made right not too sweet. And had the right amount of alcohol.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Apt hunting with my son. Happened upon Cafe Acapulco nearby. So far, the best Mexican meal in Arlington!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arrived for at dinner at 6pm. We were greeted immediately. Staff was super friendly and attentive. We were served chips, salsa and beans dip to start. All of our food was really good. Rice was seasoned really well. Steak fajitas were amazing!!!! Definitely recommend and will be our new favorite place to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was DELICIOUS! Some of the best fajitas I’ve had! Gata was the only waitress for lunch and she was incredible! So friendly, personable and efficient! Definitely would come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The avocado enchiladas are amazing!! So are the Brisket Chile Rellano is SO FLAVORFUL!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Spinach Enchiladas!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was disappointing to spend over $40 for two people and eat very little of my meal. The tortillas had a store bought feel and were very heavy. Half were stale and they all had a mysterious green spot on them about the size of a nickel. Gross.
The bean and rice seemed like something I’d have gotten from Taco Bell, overcooked and not fresh.
I hate to write reviews like this about a local business, but I spent way too much money to let it go.

Food: 2

Went in today with my family for the first time and the food was AMAZING.

I had the ground beef chimichanga and it was pretty good. We will definitely go back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5