I went here for lunch with my Cousin one Saturday afternoon.  We were seated and our server came over and took our order.  We ordered an appetizer  of chips with a cheese and beef dip.  What came out was a disgusting little bowl of orangey liquid with a couple of beans and a chunk of what was ground beef. For entrees we had ordered a Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken and a Fajita entrée.  The Salad that arrived has a plate of Iceberg lettuce with a pile of green goop on it.  I had to wait ten minutes for my server to come back and when I tried to explain to him that I didn't order this. I was berated with "that chicken salad that what you order"  After having the manager come over and having to explain everything over again I finally got my order back.  When my food came back it was the same piece of grilled chicken on some romaine lettuce. with some cheese on it.  I put the dressing on and imagine my surprise when it was ranch dressing.  I asked the manager to come back and wanted the items taken off the check.  After some arguing and after making it seem like I was the problem she agreed to take the salad off the check but she refused to take off the appetizer stating  "You ate some of the chips" when I tried to explain that I was not happy with our meal or the service she gave me an attitude of indifference and rudeness delivered in broken English.  Needless to say I have never been back.
Review Source:Came here on a Saturday night, we put our name in, were given a buzzer and was told it would be 10-15mins, not bad at all, so we sat down and were enjoying each others company, and the hostess came over to us about 15 minutes later to check our buzzer, apparently when they paged us our buzzer didnt go off, so they thought we left and sat someone else in our place. No biggie, we were promptly seated right away. Mistakes happen, and we were still seated within our promised wait time.
After we were seated it took about 20 minutes for our waiter to even acknowledge us. We put in our drink order and asked for guacamole with the chips. He came back with waters and our guac, and we told him we were ready to order our food, and he put his hand up and said, in a few minutes... um, what?
So he brought our margaritas to us, and we again reminded him we were ready to order, and he again asked us to wait a minute becuase he had to get food to another table. He brought food to the table next to us and then walked away, again! He finally came back a minute later and took our order, seemed like we were annoying him.
When the food came, it was delicious, We split the nachos with ground beef. So delicious, and the margaritas were great too.
Service was really bad, that is why I had to dock them 2 stars.
DO NOT EAT HERE!
I'm not sure why everyone loves this place. I had dinner here on a Tuesday (5/12/2012) & was quite disappointed. The best things about this place are the nice staff and the great margaritas. I had the ultimate margarita and I also had them add raspberry to it on the second round of drinks. Yummy!
Now for the bad! Chips and salsa were good but not amazing. I found the chips to be greasy and they left a wax like after taste in my mouth.
We ordered the nachos with shredded beef & the shrimp with mushrooms. Both were appetizers. The shrimp was disgusting. It wasn't cleaned properly, had a fishy smell & taste. The shrimp lining/waste had no been removed. I found the cleanest one, tasted it & I refused to eat the rest. The smell was literally making me nauseous. It was not fresh at all. The nachos were extremely soggy & somewhat bland. Couldn't enjoy them too much due to the sogginess. Needless to say I did not order anything else from the menu. Both dishes completely turned me off I ended with a slight stomach ache & nausea for 2 days.
Go for the margaritas! STAY AWAY FROM THE FOOD.
This is the only place I go to in Mass for Mexican because no one else know what they're doing. I used to think this place was a 5 star but lately their food has fallen off dramatically. I consider myself a near expert on food with a major in Mexican and Acupalco's used to be the best Mexican in Mass. It is now unseasoned and bland. I have asked the waiters if they have a new chef and they all say "no". I used to go here 3 times a week - which is shameful but it was that good.
I typically order the same thing "Enchiladas Jalisco" but I have switched around looking for something good and I am lost. The best thing they have is their pop - super carbonated but it has failed. I see the trend they're falling off quickly and I do not go there as much (maybe 1 time every two weeks now). Breaks my heart. The service is still fast and awesome - but I would trade sucky service for great food any day but their service is great but food now is below par.
I was in the mood for fajitas and I got myself one of those Boston Deal coupons, get $25 worth of food for $12. The fajita was quite good. The guacamole was tasty and there was certainly plenty of food. My son got a quesadilla which he was happy with. I am not a huge fan of their salsa, but the chips were fine. The rice is a little dry and the refried beans were fine. It was a great deal with the coupon. Actually, it would have been an inexpensive dinner without a coupon ($32 for for two meals and two sodas), so I feel I got a steal with the coupon. The service was quick and pleasant. Not the best meal I have eaten, but it was good. I would go back.
Review Source:I just want to say first off, the staff at Acapulcos is great! Â If it wasn't for them, I would have given one star. That said...
The food:
- Over-priced
- Poor quality
- For mexican, very bland believe it or not
The place:
- Very spacious
- Great for family
- Clean
The staff/service:
- Very welcoming
- Very attentative
I had the shrimp and steak combo. Â The steak was very poor quality and the ship was over-cooked. Â My wife had a burrito and she said it was OK.
Maybe I went on a bad night??
I live in Norwood and will say that I may not go back. Â Oddly, this was my first visit.
I've been here a few times now, most recently 2 Fridays ago. Â The place had a lively vibe, and its interior design just adorable and welcoming. Â We were seated in an cute, open "room" to the right of the entrance along the front windows. Â The chips were served with salsa in a clear serving bottle (cute idea). Â For my entree, I ordered off the specials menu, I believe - the chicken and steak combination plate that comes with rice and black beans. Â The steak was thin and well done but surprisingly delicious flavor. Â The service was good, too.
Review Source:This place is located in a strip mall and doesn't look like much driving by but you will be surprised as soon as you walk in.
The place is decorated nicely and the whole back wall is a window overlooking a golf course. There's a nice bar (cantina) with a few tv's and tasty margaritas that will erase anything that is bothering you at the moment.
Yummy-yummy! Â Food was super tasty and fresh as were the margaritas. Â Gerardo, our server was very attentive and friendly, definitely upped the experience. Â Wide-eyed, I was able to spot my first groundhog (they really do exist!) digging around on the golf course...cute little sucker.
Review Source:I love Acapulcos, but this location in Norwood seems to be my favorite of the chain. Me and 3 friends were in for dinner on Friday night. It was super busy but the wait staff was quick and friendly as always. Our margaritas were delicious and the food was amazing as always. I ordered the Enchiladas Jalisco, which was delicious. 2 of my friends got the Acapuloco Burrito and loved theirs also. My third friend ordered the tacos and was happy with her food also. I will just drive the 30 minutes the next time to the Norwood location even though the Framingham one is 2 minutes away.
Review Source:Thank God for Acapulcos! Â Being from Virginia I really really miss Mexican restaurants on every block. Â There is such a lack of Mexican restaurants in Boston! Â I was so thankful when Acapulcos opened. Not that it's authentic by any means or anything special, but damn a girl needs her margarita and chips y salsa from time to time and they deliver!
Their homemade salsa and chips are great. Their margaritas and variety of choices are also great (for me frozen, no salt).
They don't have  ton of vegetarian/vegan dishes but they do have a few that are good. And they will make sure to give you the black beans (vegan) as opposed to the refried beans (not veg) and the white rice (vegan) as opposed to the yellow rice (not veg).  All my orders have been fine but once I noticed my friend got the non-veg rice and beans which is why I know there are two types.  So make sure to get those. They are automatic when you order from the vegetarian dishes but if you order from the regular menu that just happens to be veg or you tweak the order, they won't automatically make the connection to bring you out the veg rice and beans. It's too bad all their beans and rice aren't veg like most places these days.
Also there kids menu is good. Â My boyfriend's son had his first salsa at this place and now loves it.
Even on Friday or Saturday nights you can usually find a seat with not much of a wait. Â If you sit in the back you look out over the golf course.
Acapulco's is a great Mexican restaurant with a good blend of traditional and Americanized Mexican food. Â The service and atmosphere are friendly. Â
Hot chips and fresh salsa are complimentary and are served right away. Â Portions are large and delicious. Â My favorite dish is the Enchiladas del Mar (two tortillas filled with a blend of shrimp, crab, scallops, fish and fresh vegetables. Garnished with sour cream and avocado slices. Served with rice and beans.) Â Friends favorites include the Acapulco Burrito and the Pork Carnitas. Â
The restaurant also has good margaritas and is a fun place to grab a drink. Â I highly recommend it!
Excellent Mexican food, lightning fast and very friendly service and HUGE portions! Ordered the Pollo Con Crema which was a dish with sauteed cubes of chicken breast and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. The dish was served with 3 warm flour tortillas, rice and beans. ABSOLUTELY delicious! Since the portions were so big, I could only eat half and take the rest home.
The only downside that I have to say about this place is that for some reason, when I order a glass of water, iced tea or soda, it always tastes like chlorine so I would stick to their margaritas (very yummy) or beer!
If you're looking for some good mexican food, I highly recommend this place.
We eat here often as it's close to home and more often than not  the casual atmosphere and quick service appeals to our 'let's get a quick bite' mood. The never ending starter of warm chips and salsa takes an immediate edge off our hunger and allows us to settle in for a couple of delicious frozen margaritas. The food is your standard Mexican chain-store faire but plentiful and good tasting. I have never had a bad meal! I usually get one of the Chimichangas and my wife gets the Fajitas. The service has always been quick and attentive without being obtrusive. We have never been hustled or made to feel that we had to 'clear' the table for the next customer. This is just a nice inexpensive 'eating out' experience...
Review Source:I honestly can't think of one bad thing to say about this place. Â I have been three times now and every time I get great service, the food comes out fast, tasty margaritas, and a smile on my face when I leave. Â The bottomless house made chips and salsa are a plus and I have even been serenaded by their mariachi band. Â It's a fun place to have dinner for sure!
Review Source:Came here on the recommendation of a Boch Honda salesman (stay tuned for the Boch review coming shortly)....and given that, I'm surprised this place was as good as it was. Â Very clean with a good selection of average tasting food. Â Chips weren't salty enough, salsa wasn't chunky enough, but portions were generous and given the options in the area, I'd recommend Acapulcos.
Review Source:This is one that I should have reviewed earlier as I used to work nearby and would go to lunch here once every couple of weeks. And it would have been 4 stars back then, but I think the place has gone downhill since then.
Acapulcos is located in a strip mall on Norwood's "Auto Mile". It's interior is serapes and sombreros, with a nice view out the back overlooking a golf course. The staff, if not actually Mexican, is Hispanic as are many of the customers, which I usually take to be a good sign.
Great chips and salsa to start. Warm chips and the salsa has lots of cilantro in it, which you either love or hate. I love it!
I usually have Chile Colorado. Small steak chunks cooked to a pot roast consistency in a red sauce. Served with yellow rice, refried beans and tortillas. Magnificent.
In the past I've also had the El Paso Chimichanga, loaded with pork, and deliciousness. And the Carne Asada, marinated and grilled skirt steak. This has been hit or miss, sometimes tender sometimes tough, but always tasty.
It's been a few years since I've had their margaritas so I'll pass on reviewing them, but they were good as I remember.
Not as good as La Paloma in Quincy or El Serape in Weymouth Landing, but closer and more accessible to me. I love me some Acapulcos.
Nice decor and the service was good but the food was lousy. My chicken in my burrioto was cold and had two chicken bones in it. They smuther it with cheese to try and give it flavor. The margaritas were okay had better. Not a lot of good Mexican food restaurants in the area which is probably why this place always has someone in it. I would pass on this place.
Review Source:Okay, I know it's not a five-star restaurant for gourmet-qualities but the food & service were nice (and quick) and I can't think of anything to critique (and i can be persnickity...) i won't steer you wrong. i ordered the grilled chicken patilla (looks like a burrito).
gone in minutes...
I had heard mix reviews about this spot so I gave it a try. It sits on busy Route 1 in Norwood which is the Auto Mile and has many places to eat chain like. This place sits in a shopping center and is low key. The spot gets really packed with locals and is a good place to bring a family. It is large enough to accomodate a large group and the staff is friendly enough to help you out. They are cordial and quick on their feet. The menu is the typical chain restaurant Mexican food and unlike the last review is not the most amazing food I have tasted, more like average, middle of the road food. The drinks are the same, middle of the road margaritas and the such. I would say it is a hit or miss with this spot. If you are looking for a casual average spot, I recommend it, otherwise, its worth a skip.
Review Source:"reasonable" Mexican food with decent Margaritas in an OK setting. Too bad the area does not have any better options for Mexican as this becomes the default winner even though the food is not really authentic. Frankly, you could close your eyes, eat the food, and think you were eating Chi-Chis from 15 years ago- and we all remember that is just a gloopy, cheesy, mess of Americanified Mexican food. Oh well, until another option pops up, this will get an occasional visit when you have a hankering for burritos or tacos.
Review Source:Foodwise, this place is only 3 stars. Â It's got your typical tacos, burritos, enchilladas, fajitas, and such. Â Nothing special, but it's still a reasonably priced meal. Â Their other dishes like the carnitas are only so-so. Â I found the pork a bit dry. Â Is it the best Mexican in the area? Â Well considering the options like Taco Bell, probably. Â Overall, the food is at least good enough to keep us coming back. Â At least they make strong Margaritas to wash it all down.
What sets Acapulco apart from any restaurant, Mexican or otherwise, is the service. Â Every time we've gone they've been very attentive and efficient. Â Take last night for example. Â We brought our 19 month old toddler with us. Â As the hostess, after asking if we needed a high chair, led us to the table, a waiter with a highchair in hand arrived at the table just as we did. Â And as we were tucking our daughter in, another waiter arrived with chips, their usual salsa, and a separate bowl of salsa with nothing in it. Â No onions, no cilantro, no peppers. Â It was more like a cold tomato sauce. Â But it was appropriate for the little one to dip.
The view overlooking the golf course is also very pleasant. Â The decor is festive and fun without being too tacky. Â There's even a sign over the bathroom area that reads, "Pipi Room". Â Acapulco is a great family restaurant.
I used to go here quite a bit and then it just seemed to change. Â The margaritas are good although pre-mixed, but there is something about the food that tastes different. Â The price you pay just isn't worth the amount of food you get anymore.
The bar area is the best place to eat as the main dining area can be very crowded and noisy. Â Overall it is a good place for a couple of margaritas (did I spell that right?).
Why does everyone love Acapulcos so much? Â This place is just okay. Â
I gave it two stars, but when I considered the atmosphere and the staff I bumped it to three.
The chips are bland and the salsa is just okay. Â The burritos are edible but uninspired. Â The only thing I've had here that I truly savored was a seafood burrito (or was it a chimichanga) - guess I didn't savor it enough to remember what it was.
This is, however, the location for the start of the best first date I've ever been on. Â So I guess that's something.
Oh, also, they're the only sembalance of Mexican you're going to get for miles...
After eating dinner at this restaurant, I'm having a hard time giving it as good of a rating as the other reviews. I went with their El Presidente margarita on the rocks, which was actually pretty good - easy on the marg mix, and just right with the tequila and cointreau. I tried their "traditional" acapulco chicken burrito which was actually quite large and easy on the eyes; however, the shredded chicken was dry and the enchilada sauce was more mild than their salsa. My advice, spice it up a bit!
Review Source:My family who lives in Walpole introduced us to this place. My little cousin loves this place because she can dance in the restaurant! I tried the steak fajitas and they were so yummy!! I filled up on the chips and salsa before my meal came that I had so much left over that I had lunch the next day and let me tell you it was just as yummy as the night before :) The margaritas were so yummy!! I can't wait to go back. Now I just need to find time!!
Review Source:3.49999999 stars. A surprisingly good little find in Norwood (haha!) on Route 1 (double haha!). This restaurant is small in size, but features a comfortable dining room with a pleasant buzz of conversation. Our server was somewhat out to lunch in terms of attentiveness, but made up for it by being pretty friendly. Chips were clearly from a bag and warmed up, but the salsa was very good. I had some sort of chimichanga and taco combination. It was pretty tasty, though the chimi was filled with ground beef and there was no opinion for steak on the lunch menu. Huh? How hard is it to wrap steak up in a burrito, then deep fry it? No matter. Beans were good, rice was bland. Â The meal was affordable and I feel like I got what I paid for. Would I come back here? Probably for some margaritas and appetizers.
Review Source:They have some really authentic dishes and the portions always leave the adverage person going home with leftovers! Â Service always good and we love the neverending chips and salsa! Â The staff is always nice and helpful - some have even helped decide on certain dishes when your torn between! Â We love going there!
Review Source:Honestly the best Mexican restaurant place out there...they have numerous locations (Framingham, Amesbury, quincy, and more!) Â Fresh and hot chips and salsa come out right when you sit down, and they are constantly refilling them for you. Â wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Â most importantly portions are huge--and not just the food, the margaritas as well! Â Everything really is delicious...its seriously i think my favorite restaurant!!!! Â I recommend the Fajitas Chimmichanga (not sure how to spell it)...its basically a fajitas wrapped up like a burrito and deep fried! Â Yummy!!!
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