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Acapulco Costa Mesa - Acapulco - Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

Acapulco - Costa Mesa

4.6
4.6
352 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
23:30
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
Serving up an "Everyday Escape" for our guests since 1960!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (714) 754-6528
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ramon Herrera
  • Catering
    Bring the taste of paradise to your next event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between. Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    We’ll make your next fiesta feel like a true getaway. Book one of our rooms, patios or semi-private dining areas for your event! Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/private-events/
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Orange County

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acapulco in Costa Mesa boasts a lively atmosphere with "great service" and commendable staff, including standout servers like Pepe and Hector. While the food receives mixed reviews, there are highlights like "fresh seafood" and "delicious margaritas." The restaurant is noted for its vibrant brunch, making it a favored spot for gatherings.

352 Reviews
  1. JillianR

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second visit. Love that they participate in the inKind app. Good is good with plenty of options for the whole family. We had family in town and they really enjoyed the food.

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    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always love it here but it was very understaffed. Everything took long and server and busser were very busy.

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  3. Kathleen VIP

    Orange County108 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Husband's Guac was excellent (per him!), and his ceviche was also excellent, but the service was uncharacteristically, so poor (Server only came to our table 3 times - including taking the order and delivering the order - that I had to FLAG him down to come anywhere NEAR our table. And, I'm betting that HE messed up w/the LONG WAIT for the food delivery because, my food (taco/ enchiladas) tasted overcooked/reheated as the ends of the cheese enchiladas were HARD - HARDER than the crunchy taco shell! We will return because we LOVE this restaurant and their food, but they need some additional "coaching" of one of their servers or it will ruin their reputation for high quality food and high quality service.
    Acapulco - Costa MesaResponded on 23 February 2025
    Good morning, my name is Hector Ramos General Manager of the unit. I am writing you to apologize for the service that you were provided. Please contact me at 714-754-6528 when you have a moment, I would like to know more about your experience. Thank you for your review

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  4. Jeannine VIP

    Orange County38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good as always. The service was very slow. They seemed to have enough servers, I'm not sure if we kept getting forgotten about or what? We were seated by the kitchen so we would end up asking whoever was going in to get us stuff (poor soul!)
    Acapulco - Costa MesaResponded on 23 February 2025
    Good morning and thank you for taking the time to write us this review, I wanted to apologize for the slow service you received and promise you to make improvements on the speed of service. My name is Hector Ramos, General manager of the unit, Please contact me when you have a moment at 714-754-6528 I would like to hear more about your experience Thank you

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  5. Kathleen VIP

    Orange County108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT, authentic, Mexican food! Seafood was very fresh and service was outstanding, despite their being very busy! Will return soon!
    Acapulco - Costa MesaResponded on 7 February 2025
    Good morning Kathleen, we wanted to thank you for your amazing review. We hope to see you again soon at our location

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  6. marisol VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. From the moment we walked into Acapulco we were greeted with warmth by the incredible host Alejandra. Héctor, the manager, runs the restaurant with excellence service. He genuine care for the guests and provides an amazing experience. The Ambiance is very welcoming and charming. The entire staff was beyond amazing friendly, attentive, and always with a smile. This place is a true gem, and the team makes the experience unforgettable. Can't wait to come back! Highly recommend!

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  7. Rosa

    Orange County23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been to Acapulco brunch numerous times. It’s about time to post how much we truly enjoy their Sunday brunch! The best!
    Acapulco - Costa MesaResponded on 8 February 2025
    Thank you for the awesome review on our Sunday Brunch. Have a great day

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  8. Gary VIP

    Orange County44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    it was Taco Bell Tuesday we arrived for our reservation there was not many people in the restaurant . Taco Tuesday was good there was a choice of meats to put in the tacos and stuff to put on the sides beans onions salsas they were very good on freshly made tortillas. We also ordered from the menu a dinner #5 which was a beef enchilada and relleno rice and beans that was vvery good. Service was not really up to par. there seemed to be one waiterAlberto in our area he took our order and then disappeared it took a while for our food to come out of the kitchen then he disappeared again glasses went dry we were done and waited for the check he came with the check and it took a while for him to pickup my card and charge our meal suggestions maybe more wait staff to handle the dinning area will I come back ? yes I will

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  9. Angela

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been a long time since I had some good authentic Mexican food and Acapulco fulfilled my expectations. The food and service were awesome. I am so glad I found this restaurant to celebrate my brother's 65th birthday. During making reservations online I added a note that I was celebrating his birthday. I thought they didn't read my notes but after dinner the staff came over and sang Happy Birthday to him and they had even decorated the saucer with a chocolate 65 which made it very special. He was so happy and enjoyed the experience.

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  10. Ravi

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Chips and Salsa is the best. Entrees are ok. We tried most, I suggest Fajitas

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FAQs

Acapulco - Costa Mesa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Acapulco - Costa Mesa also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 754-6528.

Acapulco - Costa Mesa is rated 4.6 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Acapulco - Costa Mesa

1262 S. E. Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ramon Herrera
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (714) 754-6528
  • Catering
    Bring the taste of paradise to your next event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between. Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    We’ll make your next fiesta feel like a true getaway. Book one of our rooms, patios or semi-private dining areas for your event! Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/private-events/
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