Excelente atención y amabilidad de Elena al atener a mi familia! Nos hizo sentir en familia. Muchas gracias Elena, por seguro regresamos a a cenar y esperamos que nos atiendas siempre! ------------ Excellent service and kindness from Elena while taking care of my family! She truly made us feel at home. Thank you so much, Elena we'll definitely be coming back for dinner, and we hope you'll always be the one taking care of us! read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - Nice place! Thank you Elena - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Thank you to Jesus M for treating us so great. He gave us such a great experience. Will definitely be back!

Amazing experience! Food was delicious, the hosts were so friendly and helpful. Loved David and Martin! The range of food is amazing, the waffles and honey butter just cant be beaten! The Mexican food perfection! Best breakfast/brunch place, definitely recommend for all occasions! The atmosphere was friendly and inviting! :) read more

This review is overdue, can't say enough good things about this location! My family and I had one of the best brunch experiences we've had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, vibrant, and welcoming. The food was plentiful and delicious. The handmade tortillas for the taco bar are such a nice touch and the huevos rancheros had just the right kick! The bottomless mimosas included with brunch make it such a great deal- our glasses were rarely empty! What truly made the experience unforgettable though, was the service. From the manager, David to our servers- Daniel, Arturo and Luis- each went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. They were attentive without being overbearing and very friendly despite it being as busy as it gets for a Sunday. You can tell they genuinely care about creating a great experience for their guests. If you're looking for a place with amazing food, great vibes, and top-notch service, this is it. Already planning our next visit! read more

Ok I love Acapulco and I have yet to come to this location. This location architecture is def different from the others ones. It's on the water and has outside patio seating. I also love that they have even an upstairs. It's a great ambiance for sure! The service was a lil rocky once we arrived because it took around 15 minute for a hostess to come. However, we told the manager David and he accommodated us. He's been working for Acalpulco for years and it was good to see him again. For our food I got the ACA protein bowl . It was very tasty and I had no complaints!! My friend food was wrong but they fixed it and made it correct. I love this Acapulco and I will be back!! It's seems like this location is very diverse and busy on Sundays for their brunch. Plenty of parking in the lot as well. -Marshay D. read more

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I saw a few reviews about the service being slow. Normally you think it's due to them being busy. Tonight we came for a family dinner. We got sat right away. We waiting about 7/10 mins for an our server to greet us. We figured she was busy no big deal. When She finally came she took our drink order and food order at the same time. Our drinks came out pretty fast. They brought out chips and salsa. We waited 40 mins for our food. Within that time frame our server never came to check in on us. Not once. Our food never came out. We couldn't see our server so I had to get up to find someone to help us. I had to let the manager know she seemed apologetic but at this point our children were starving and we couldn't wait longer for our food. Seems like they never even started on our meals. So unfortunate because we were so excited to find an Acapulco near our son school. The restaurant was not really busy they seem fully staffed not sure why the service was so bad. read more

PLEASE don't order a "To Go" meal from Acapulco!! They NEVER get it right!! Tonight, our daughter and son in law ordered our dinner for keeping the girls so they could have a date night. Door dash delivered it, My husband ordered the picadillo beef with rice and beans,,,he received 1 picadillo beef enchilada and 1 shredded beef enchilada,,,,,,,, My order was shrimp fajitas, all rice, no beans and flour tortillas.......i had beans on my plate and NO tortillas!!! This is the first time I'm complaining about a to go order. In the past I just let it go, But I decided NOT to let it go this time, writing a review on Acapulco, We were very disappointed with our meals, read more

We stopped in for drinks and appetizers. We always love the view of the water whether seated inside or outside. The table side guacamole was good and so were the buffalo wings. The drinks however were nothing short of sweet water. All nine people at our table had the same complaint from margaritas to the lemon drops. Thankfully, the manager came to our table and made the drinks again. They were much better. Overall a good experience but not the place to go for a good drink. read more

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We've eaten here several times and somehow never left a review, so it's definitely overdue! Today we ordered the trio fajitas with shrimp, steak, and chicken, and every bite was incredible. The real highlight was Edgar, who fired everything up tableside and made the whole experience so much fun. He was friendly, attentive, and genuinely hilarious, which made an already great meal even better. We're already looking forward to coming back for Sunday brunch! read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - Beans, rice, guac, sour cream, pico and a special sauce. Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Kinda meh food but Helena was hungry for a review. Cut the beverages off an hour into brunch. Couldn't find her to save our lives. They could get better service. Do better Helena. read more

Shared gigante fajita -- the beef-shrimp-chicken in onion and bell pepper was excellent! Loved the open windows opening to the marina. read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - Acapulco - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Updated Review 2026 Was greeted and seated. Went here for happy Hour. Ordered a pitcher of Margarita, chicken wings and enchiladas. Our waitress was nice and professional. She provided us waters and chips. No complaints on our waitress, she provided excellent service. I do have a problem with the wings they provided. They were TINY!!! Taste was just Meh, nothing extravagant or impressive. Enchiladas were good. Rule of thumb, you go to a Mexican Restaurant to order Mexican food, not chicken wings! Next time I will stick to Mexican food. Lol. Now I know. Good ambiance and good experience this time around. Mexican food is good and service was great! Plenty of parking. Margarita pitchers is $20 only on Fridays! We learned that on a Thursday. Lol I would definitely come back! read more

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Love the views, food and hospitality. Happy hour is a hit.. the Cadillac margaritas are my favorite. Best spot is out side on the patio. Edgar our server was so attentive. Definitely coming back for another margarita and fajitas! read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - Outside patio - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Helena was amazing!!! She was very kind and attentive to our party. Definitely coming back to visit! Great service!!!

I have been to Acapulco many times but this was the worst in terms of food and service. Super slow service. Had to tell staff several times that we were ready to order. Didn't get chips and salsa till we had ordered and we had no drinks for a while. I tried the new salmon bowl and wish I hadn't. Really odd flavor. read more

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Came here for a baby shower. It's a beautiful location, right at the marina and there is marina views for seating. The ambiance is festive and calming with the beautiful view. We were placed in the banquet room on the 2nd floor and the event had private servers from the restaurant. They were very friendly and moved quickly. I have no complaints about the service. I was not happy with the food. The steak/Asada was extremely salty. I could not finish my tacos because even with the guac, sour cream, lettuce, and cheese burritos didn't- I couldn't cut past the salt. The beans were ok. They were creamy and had flavor. The cheese enchiladas lacked flavor and cheese was congealed to the tortillas. I was not a fan. The salsa was ok but the chips were stale so I didn't eat it. The flan was delicious but I prefer it chilled and they had it sitting out. Overall, it was underwhelming and I wouldn't eat here again. I gave them 3 stars because of the service! read more

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We are diehard burrito and fajita lovers, but wanted something a little different, lighter for our early dinner this time. Hubby opted for their taco bar. I had read good things about their Seafood Trio, so I gave it a try. We sat inside since the weather was a little windy and chilly, but I love that view of the marina. The manager who seated us was excellent, pleasant and conversational. I commented on the bright, fun artwork throughout the restaurant and feeling festive. He suggested going upstairs to look at their banquet room. We had never seen it before! It was very cool. The server was upbeat and lively and brought chips and salsa to the table right away, Salsa was good, but the chips were salted- I'm not used to that. I couldn't eat more than a couple. I guess it encourages more cocktails!! She suggested starting with three tacos from the taco bar and printed a ticket for my hubby to present to the young lady manning the taco bar. At $3 a taco, it was a good deal. It was fun watching her prepare and grill the mini tortillas. taco. After a little confusion about how it worked (due to us not speaking any Spanish and she not understanding or speaking any English) hubby figured out that she served the meat onto the tortillas and then he could load on the other ingredients. Hubby chose two fried cod and one carnitas. He added cilantro, beans, onions and cheese, plus a little hot sauce that was not very spicy. The fish tacos were okay, but the carnitas taco was outstanding!! He had asked her for a little extra gravy on it from the pork pot, but she only smiled. Communication gap! One other thing hubby noted was that since he was the only one in line at the time, his portions were served from the top of the bowls of meat; they might have stayed hotter if covered. By the time he got his plate to the table the tacos were not even warm. My seafood plate was very attractive. I would have loved a couple more shrimp (who wouldn't!?), but the three items went well together. Salmon was cooked nicely, too. I would have liked more enchilada sauce, though, since the ramekin of mystery sauce served on the side tasted rancid. We could not tell what it was and the server didn't know the ingredients, either. Other than that it was a delicious plate of food. We will probably stick to our burritos and fajitas but it was worth giving the other menu items a try. They usually have a promotion or two happening, and as a rewards club member you get a complementary entrée on your birthday! Great deal! read more

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Came to Sunday brunch and our server Martin Guerrero was too knotch server!!! He was so attentive and never let our glassses run dry! We give him 100out of 5!!! Thank you Martin! read more

My family and I came to celebrate my niece's birthday. We were seated in the back. It looked like maybe where they have the buffet. However, there was a nice view of the marina. Our waitress Helena was so nice and fast. We were a party of at least 10. She took her time with everyone's order. Everyone enjoyed their food and we had a good time. read more

I guess love it or hate when it comes to their food. Margaritas were fine but the rest of my visit was nothing to write home about. Definitely one of the worst Mexican restaurants I've been to!! read more

My daughter and I came here for brunch today. First timer and I really enjoyed it. Food was hot and very tasty. Omelette station was a little bit slow but not bad. Server was Al's a little slow but I don't blame him since there were so many people dining. Food selections were enchiladas, tacos station, carnes in chile, desserts, and drinks. Although I enjoyed my food I would have liked a better selection. I eat this type of food because I cook it. So other items would have been great! Kinda pricey for what there is. $40 pp. read more

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Of all the places in Orange County to have Mexican food, this is amongst the worst. Tasteless "American-Mexican" food is shameful this close to Mexico! If you think $28 for 3 tacos and a bunch of refried beans and rice is a deal, you might want to find actual Mexican owned restaurants. These tasteless chains, with lousy drinks, and no chance of regional Mexican cuisine, waste of money, at HALF the price. Asked for a mild salsa, they brought me hot enchilada sauce. Don't expect anything other than the same cheap standard meals. read more

I had the opportunity to visit for the Sunday brunch buffet, and I am still dreaming about it days later. I wish that I could fit more food because I loved the flavors of everything that I tried. There is so much to choose from - build your own omelet station, a taco station in addition to hot and cold classic Mexican dishes. Even the simple rice and refried beans are so delicious - Acapulco's rice and beans have always tasted superior to El Torito's rice and beans, in my opinion. Our waitress kept our bottomless mimosas filled to the brim and was very helpful. Although the restaurant was busy, it never felt overwhelmingly crowded. Acapulco has perfected the art of the Sunday brunch. read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - Desserts from the Sunday brunch buffet - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Every relationship needs checks and balances, one person to keep the other alive when their "common sense meter" is running low. Yesterday we planned to see a movie before Thanksgiving dinner and decided on a quick lunch in the same strip mall. He even sent me a Yelp link to the Mexican smash burger place by AMC that literally says "check store hours directly because of the holiday." Me: "Honey, do you know if it's open today?" Him: "Yeah, I checked, it is." So off we go, an hour before showtime... and yup. It's closed. Me: "Jeezus, I ASKED you if they're open today." ‍ Him: "It said online it was open!" Me: "But did you contact them directly or see it say specifically they're open on Thanksgiving? It's a holiday..." ‍ Him: "oh yeah." Me: "I don't ask specific questions just to hear the sound of my own voice" At that point I just walked toward the bigger restaurants at the other end of the center, because we were out of time to go elsewhere. Thank GOD we did. Vianney, the Acapulco manager, made the whole brunch smooth, quick, and actually perfect before the movie. I honestly didn't want a big greasy smash burger anyway and wanted something lighter. Brunch options were nice, I really enjoyed the corn it's my favorite and they make it good here not too dry. I got to live another day before my silly bear crossed over into full hangry and he got me a strawberry margarita with Patrón to keep me happy read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - Strawberry margarita with patrón was a decent pour and very satisfying - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was my first time trying their brunch and I would say it's pretty comparable to El Toritos brunch. The restaurant has an old Spanish aesthetic which I liked. The brunch is all you can eat and includes bottomless mimosas for $40. That is honestly a steal! They have fresh tortillas made from scratch they make to order. There are a variety of protein options with all the fixings for tacos. I also tried the regular shrimp and white fish ceviche and the aguachile. The aguachile ceviche was so refreshing and had the perfect amount of heat. They also had an omelette bar which I loved. The service was a bit slow at first but they made sure to come around often to make sure our mimosas were topped off and chips and salsa were replenished. I would definitely come back! read more

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After asking my waiter Martin which burrito he suggested, I ordered the Steak Asada Burrito. Martin, who was an amazing waiter by the way, made a wonderful suggestion. This Steak Asada Burrito could be the best burrito I have ever had. It was so good and fresh tasting. The meat was tender and perfectly cooked. It had plenty of meat and the vegetables in there were deliciously tender. The flavors blended perfectly. We ate outside mid-day and the view was amazing watching the boats come and go. There was a nice breeze coming through, it was lovely. They have a buffet that looked amazing, I will have to try it some time. I can't wait till I go there again. I had a wonderful 5 Star experience! You have to try this place!! read more

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Happy hour after a long day of work! What better place than Acapulco in Marina Pacifica for 4 ladies to relax. A gentleman at the front desk welcomed me and escorted me to our table on the patio. It seemed to be nice and was in a shaded area all the way to the far left by an outside exit door. Isabel was our server, I arrived first and requested 4 glasses of water with lemon. The water came promptly with one bowl of chips and 2 dishes of salsa. I devoured one dish before my party arrived. It took about 10-15 min before more chips and salsa came. We had questions on the Happy hour I.e, what was on the: HH menu, on the buffet and what drinks were on HH. After another 15 mins we were able to get her attention and she went over what was on the buffet and said, " I will look for a HH menu " it took a while and when I did see her again and we made eye contact she went back and got the menu. We ordered drinks and discussed leaving amongst ourselves for another restaurant. But, I wanted to eat after having a margarita., the drinks were ok except for one was ordered as blended and came on-the-rocks. Finally we were able to order food and our food came out pretty quick. The presentation was great, well except for the guacamole. it was very bland. We had to request salt as there was no salt or pepper on the table. Aside from the guacamole,m, I did over-hear that the Al pastor meat in the tacos had a lot of hard pieces and was greasy. The fish taco from the buffet (not pictured)?, the chicken quesadilla and the nachos were good. As we are enjoying company and eating, the city trash truck came and lifted the trash bin approximately 4X, emptying the trash into the truck. Our table was inundated with flies and the debris could be seen in the air. The manager Jeanie came by to check on our table. We indicated no issues as we didn't want to complain. We received the bill and Isabel didn't return. We were chit chatting and still having a good time. I was able to get Isabel's attention and requested the manager. We shared our experience with Jeanie not to get our server in trouble,but to provide feedback on areas to improve. Jeanie was appreciative that we did share our experience and provided a favorable resolution to our concerns. read more

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Met my friend for lunch, and WOW! The Del Mar Salad - best salad I ever had! Where do they get their secret dressing? It's soooo good. Salad has REAL crab too! About $19. My friend had Vampire carne tacos. I tasted. Just right! Service very kind and quick. Ask to sit on patio by the bay side. It's a great view. Jose and Anthony took great care of us! I will be back. read more

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The service was amazing! Our server Jesus M. was over the top! He goes above and beyond! Great Attention to detail! The enchilada and the fajitas duo were so delicious! Served fresh and hot! Dinner service was great! Clean tables! Chips and salsa served upon arrival! The flan was also delicious! read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - FAJITAS DUO chicken and steak Chicken ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Rosa was the best server always making sure our drinks were filled and plates were taken when done. She is the bomb ask her her every time :) read more

it was a amazing time . The waiter Martin was awesome and the manager were excellent. I highly recommend this place . not only that but it was such a beautiful day and got to be seated outside with amazing view of the marina . you got to go ! food was so the best everrrrr! read more

This is our favorite Acapulco by far! Water side seating, wonderful wait staff, quick and oh so friendly!! This is the only one my brother will come to! Hes not much for crowds so we celebrated Fathers Day last night! The food is always incredible and our very favorite is the table side guacamole! Its customized just for you!! The bathrooms are upstairs and quaint with a seating area for waiting...but so thoughtfully they put just one downstairs which was perfect for my 83 year old mother! We've been coming here for 20 years and will keep coming back Mom and I also love the afternoon lunch buffet at Acapulco! It's affordable at 15.99 too!! read more

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My 90 year old mother went out to lunch today with her old lady friends for their monthly "lunch bunch" get together. I realize that serving lunch to a bunch of old ladies isn't anyone's idea of a great time, but they are all sweet and trying to be out and be active. My mother clearly specified to the waitress that she did NOT want anything spicy, and the waitress told her that the enchiladas would be fine. Apparently they came with a very spicy red sauce (at least according to my mother's sense of what is spicy) and she couldn't eat it. What she SHOULD have been offered is enchiladas in sour cream, or something like that. Apparently the waitress took it away since she couldnt eat it, but she wasn't brought anything else AND she was charged for it. Now for most of us, that's just 15 or 20 bucks wasted, and nothing to worry about. But for an old lady, not only is it a lot of money, it is defeating in terms of her will to keep trying to go out to lunch - she finds most waitresses to be intimidating these days. I don't know if this is Acapulco policy, or just a one-off bad experience, but I have been hearing about it all afternoon now, so I thought that I would share it with you as well. Thanks. BZ. read more

I've been here a few times for brunch and taco Tuesday and the service and food has stayed consistent and great. I like sitting outside by the water but the ambience inside is also great. The manager David is friendly and always stops by to say hi and make sure everything is up to par. I would definitely recommend trying for yourself. read more

Came for a bite and drinks after work... Jesus M (our server) was amazing! Really took care of us and made sure we were happy with our food & drinks. He definitely helped make it a great night read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Our group of eight visited Acapulco on a Saturday night after a Duffy boat ride, arriving around 7:10 PM. Several nearby restaurants had understandably long waits for a party our size, so we decided to give Acapulco a try. Fortunately, the wait was only about 20 minutes before we were seated. Service, however, was where things fell short. It took quite a while for our server to greet us, and when he did, he mentioned taking drink orders but instead offered guacamole for the table. We agreed since we were hungry, but he left without taking our drink orders or bringing water. He returned to prepare the guacamole tableside, leaving us with just one basket of chips and no salsa. We finished the chips quickly, but with no water and no server in sight, we waited another stretch before finally being able to order drinks--nearly 30 minutes after being seated. Even then, our food order wasn't taken until later. When entrées began arriving, they came out staggered. Half the dishes were served first, followed by the rest a few minutes later--except for one chicken quesadilla, which didn't arrive until 10-15 minutes after everyone else had their meals. By then, most of us were nearly finished, and our friend had to share her wife's dish just to tide herself over. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy, but there seemed to be no support staff assisting our server, which may explain some the delays. On the positive side, the drinks were excellent, and the food itself was very good--I especially enjoyed the shrimp and crab enchiladas. Unfortunately, the service was a major disappointment. From the time we were seated to when our meals finally arrived, nearly an hour had passed. I may give this Acapulco another chance, as this could have been an off night, but the experience left a lasting impression. read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - Crab and CRAB & SHRIMP ENCHILADAS - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Rafael was an amazing server! Came here for happy hour and left a satisfied customer!

My husband and I visited this restaurant on a Monday. We had the BBQ chicken tostada salad and the chicken tortilla soup. Both dishes were delicious! We'll definitely return for the BBQ chicken tostada salad and the $3 Margaritas. Our server, Bernardo, was great. He was attentive and informative, giving us a rundown on the weekly specials. Thank you, Bernardo, for your excellent service! read more

Acapulco Restaurant & Cantina - BB BBQ CHICKEN TOSTADA - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Celebrated our friend Michelle's birthday and had an amazing brunch experience. The food was delicious and fresh and the mimosas were flowing. Our server Lorena was the best!!! Lorena has a great personality and always came by our table to check on us. Lorena handled the party of 12 with ease and efficiency. We have had Lorena as a server before and we always love her service! Lorena is very fast and hard working. The manager also came by to make sure all was great! The bus boys were also working very hard, such a great group of hard working staff to take care of the customers. I give 5 stars to Lorena and all the staff at Acapulco Long Beach! Great job! We will come back for sure! read more

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Anyone who gives this place a high rating has obviously never eaten good Mexican food. I came here with my Mexican wife and when the appetizer arrived I knew we were in trouble. The queso fundido was made with cheezwiz antd it only got worse from there. Luckily I forget what we ordered for meals but it was a one and done place, never again. read more