A small place with a quiet atmosphere, ideal to go with the family. I ordered a stuffed chile, it was delicious, but the sauce they put on it was a little strange. We also ordered a giant burrito, very delicious by the way. The roast beef was good. The service was pleasant and efficient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Carne Asada
Grace
We stopped in here for dinner when I was craving some nachos, the waitress was very attentive and let us pick our booth. I ordered the nachos and my husband ordered the wet burrito. The burrito was huge and he said it was very good. I really liked the nachos but would have preferred queso to the shredded cheese on top. Overall it was a solid spot and I would definitely come back!
Portions are OK. It's a bit small for the prices, but that is the times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Acapulco
Zoltan Metlagel
Excellent food from the finest ingredients and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde
PSTA
Been wanting to try this spot out for a while, now I’m mad I didn’t go sooner! The restaurant itself took me back, if you were a kid in the 80s-90s (or before) you will know what I’m talking about when you walk in! That for me was a PLUS!!!I got the Chile Verde plate, and my wife the Carne Asada. I’m very picky when it comes to Chile Verde and not every place can make it. These guys knocked it out the park! Very generous portions of everything. My wife’s plate was the same. And the Carne Asada was cooked perfect, meat was juicy, veggies were all fresh (yes I took a bite or 2!) all and all, this place is great! I will be returning coo er then later! *as for presentation (as someone mentioned)* this place to me is traditional and old school. The presentation was how good the food on the plate looked when it was placed in front of me. Sorry I didn’t take any pics. I was hungry!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde
DevilBorn 77
Friendly staff and excellent food. Always have a good time going here. Nice small bar too if you just wanna go have a drink and watch a game
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Jarmer
Great locals place. The specialty margaritas are a real standout. The food is standard Mexican fare at reasonable prices. This is a place you go to hang out with friends. The best thing about Acapulco is the staff who always make you feel welcomed.
Native Texan here. I'm pretty picky about my Mexican food. Have been looking all over the East Bay for an authentic Mexican restaurant. So glad we found Acapulco! Quality ingredients and I've never had a dish I didn't like there. Portions are quite large so plan accordingly. They gave an extensive but quaint bar right when you walk in the restaurant serving delicious margaritas. The service is always very attentive and friendly. And the cherry on top is that they play Mexican music. All around it's becoming my favorite Mexican restaurant in Alameda!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chicken
Trish Utter
Drinks made from a mix. Bathroom doesn’t work and locks you in! Bad service! The place was filthy. Not
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Brian Luce
This is a really good option for authentic Mexican food in Alameda. Points for not being another taquería which there are plenty of in the area. I haven't tried it yet, but I hear this is the place to go for Chile Colorado.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Acapulco
Michelle Wait
They used to use fresh strawberries in their strawberry margarita(delicious!), however lately they are using a strawberry flavored syrup instead. Very sad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Acapulco
East Bay Area Resident
I don't have a Mexican mom, but I guess having dinner at Acapulco would come close to having dinner at her home...good food, good portions in a place that looks like family home from the 70s, dim lighting and fixtures included.Complimentary Salsa and chips are fantastic. Chips are thin and fresh and the green roasted chile salsa is wonderful and addictive.Moving on to entrees, the chile verde is quite good, nice chunks of pork in a garlicky green chile sauce. Pair with their salsa and fresh tortillas....its very goodThe enchiladas are generously portioned. Also quite good.The fish tacos are terrific, especially if you drizzle some of their salsa on top.Tortillas are hand made. Some are thick. Some are thin. All are fresh and arrive piping hotOur waitress was friendly and didnt hesitate to refill our salsa and chips and checked on us.The food took a long time to arrive but no worries, conversation comes easy when you feel like you're eating at grandma's house.I think the husband runs the front and the bar, while his wife cooks. I could be completely wrong. But the kitchen might be short staffed. Hence the wait.They have a nice bar up front with a good selection of tequilas. And theres a decent sized court in the back for outside diningThey have a small parking lot with about 10 spaces, but in all likelihood you'll have to park on the street.The clientele veers towards the older side, but it also tells you that the food is solid and the value is good.All in all, Acapulco is a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Nothing fancy, prices are moderate, service is warm.They say go where the locals go. While Alameda maynot be a hotbed for Mexican food, i think Acapulco is a solid choice. I recommend it. We will return.
Family and cozy atmosphere to enjoy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A small place with a quiet atmosphere, ideal to go with the family. I ordered a stuffed chile, it was delicious, but the sauce they put on it was a little strange. We also ordered a giant burrito, very delicious by the way. The roast beef was good. The service was pleasant and efficient.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Carne Asada
We stopped in here for dinner when I was craving some nachos, the waitress was very attentive and let us pick our booth. I ordered the nachos and my husband ordered the wet burrito. The burrito was huge and he said it was very good. I really liked the nachos but would have preferred queso to the shredded cheese on top. Overall it was a solid spot and I would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chicken & Cheese Burrito, Nachos
Great Mexican food! Very
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Chicken & Cheese Burrito, Fajitas, Burritos
Great local spot, tasty food, great service, decent prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Acapulco, Guacamole, Carnitas, Burritos
Portions are OK. It's a bit small for the prices, but that is the times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Acapulco
Excellent food from the finest ingredients and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde
Been wanting to try this spot out for a while, now I’m mad I didn’t go sooner! The restaurant itself took me back, if you were a kid in the 80s-90s (or before) you will know what I’m talking about when you walk in! That for me was a PLUS!!!I got the Chile Verde plate, and my wife the Carne Asada. I’m very picky when it comes to Chile Verde and not every place can make it. These guys knocked it out the park! Very generous portions of everything. My wife’s plate was the same. And the Carne Asada was cooked perfect, meat was juicy, veggies were all fresh (yes I took a bite or 2!) all and all, this place is great! I will be returning coo er then later! *as for presentation (as someone mentioned)* this place to me is traditional and old school. The presentation was how good the food on the plate looked when it was placed in front of me. Sorry I didn’t take any pics. I was hungry!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Verde
Friendly staff and excellent food. Always have a good time going here. Nice small bar too if you just wanna go have a drink and watch a game
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great locals place. The specialty margaritas are a real standout. The food is standard Mexican fare at reasonable prices. This is a place you go to hang out with friends. The best thing about Acapulco is the staff who always make you feel welcomed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos
Restaurantji Recommends
Native Texan here. I'm pretty picky about my Mexican food. Have been looking all over the East Bay for an authentic Mexican restaurant. So glad we found Acapulco! Quality ingredients and I've never had a dish I didn't like there. Portions are quite large so plan accordingly. They gave an extensive but quaint bar right when you walk in the restaurant serving delicious margaritas. The service is always very attentive and friendly. And the cherry on top is that they play Mexican music. All around it's becoming my favorite Mexican restaurant in Alameda!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chicken
Drinks made from a mix. Bathroom doesn’t work and locks you in! Bad service! The place was filthy. Not
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
This is a really good option for authentic Mexican food in Alameda. Points for not being another taquería which there are plenty of in the area. I haven't tried it yet, but I hear this is the place to go for Chile Colorado.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Acapulco
They used to use fresh strawberries in their strawberry margarita(delicious!), however lately they are using a strawberry flavored syrup instead. Very sad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Acapulco
I don't have a Mexican mom, but I guess having dinner at Acapulco would come close to having dinner at her home...good food, good portions in a place that looks like family home from the 70s, dim lighting and fixtures included.Complimentary Salsa and chips are fantastic. Chips are thin and fresh and the green roasted chile salsa is wonderful and addictive.Moving on to entrees, the chile verde is quite good, nice chunks of pork in a garlicky green chile sauce. Pair with their salsa and fresh tortillas....its very goodThe enchiladas are generously portioned. Also quite good.The fish tacos are terrific, especially if you drizzle some of their salsa on top.Tortillas are hand made. Some are thick. Some are thin. All are fresh and arrive piping hotOur waitress was friendly and didnt hesitate to refill our salsa and chips and checked on us.The food took a long time to arrive but no worries, conversation comes easy when you feel like you're eating at grandma's house.I think the husband runs the front and the bar, while his wife cooks. I could be completely wrong. But the kitchen might be short staffed. Hence the wait.They have a nice bar up front with a good selection of tequilas. And theres a decent sized court in the back for outside diningThey have a small parking lot with about 10 spaces, but in all likelihood you'll have to park on the street.The clientele veers towards the older side, but it also tells you that the food is solid and the value is good.All in all, Acapulco is a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Nothing fancy, prices are moderate, service is warm.They say go where the locals go. While Alameda maynot be a hotbed for Mexican food, i think Acapulco is a solid choice. I recommend it. We will return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nachos