Half price appetizers and a long happy hour are always tempting. Appetizers are a limited selection. Margaritas are the typical restaurant mix. But the second one is always better. Service is sometimes understaffed and good most of the time. Chips and salsa always arrive as expected but typical, nothing special. Big menu selection. I like the quick service lunch menu. We've had taco salad, burritos, tacos, all typical and as expected. My favorites are the chili rellenos and the fajitas. Beef and shrimp are the best fajitas. Served with lots of extras like sour cream, guacamole, pico, etc. I'm a sucker for the chili rellenos which can be ordered as a meal or ala cart and is in a couple of the combo dinners. There are several Mexican restaurants in town. This is is the best choice for American/Mexican food. I've tried them all. I haven't reviewed them all because most are just not worth mentioning. read more

The waitress was very inattentive! We waited very long to pay and leave! The food was marginal, at best! We would not recommend!

Do NOT come here on Cinco de Mayo! For a party of six, ALL meals come out cold. The waitress couldn't care less so we expressed our concerns to the manager who also was anything but professional. Extremely short and rude. He refused to even replace the meals we were paying for with hot meals. We were forced to pay for cold meals. Will not be returning period. I suggest you find an alternative for Mexican style food elsewhere. read more

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas Supremas - Mexican Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Eat there last night let just say probably not eating there again the queso and salsa dip was the best thing they had the beans were running chicken was dry/burnt and the rice my sister love Mexico rice and beans and she said she didn't not like it and my mom eat a burrito, Mexicana she bit in to something and know her stomach heart the work where nice they guy who took are order very nice and the guy at the front how type the cost he said see you next time but sorry I don't think im coming back. read more

Food was okay. Customer service....TERRIBLE. we weren't checked on once till we were done with our food and it's was obviously we were ready to go. Got one of our orders wrong, the lady waitress with blush up to her ears was very rude and disrespectful when we asked for it to be taken off our tab bc it wasn't what we ordered and we got told next time we would have to pay for it ...next time we won't come here! read more

Worst service ever! Waiter (male) took order & we didn't see him again til he brought out bill. Another server brought food...not that busy but plenty of workers standing around! Food came out super quick...pre made?? read more

Slow service, Food not that good, Hair in cheese dip, and some of the bowls we got were dirty!!

I eat here more than I do any other place. The food and service is always great! I would recommend it

Thought I'd try this place because I've seen it numerous times while in Cape. Decided on the AyCaramba Burritos. The steak & chicken burritos were chewy from the meat being overcooked. Looked like once-over ground up meat. Not impressive. BUT the shredded pork burrito was so good. This is how the chicken should have been prepared. Server was polite & checked on my drink without asking. So when I went to pay, I found out that they tacked on a credit card service charge! What the hell!? There wasn't even a warning about this either. If they can't handle the fees associated with credit cards, they should have slightly raised their prices across the full menu. Or gone straight cash only. That alone dropped them 2 stars! Even worse, the guy running the register had a horrible accent & wouldn't repeat when I asked for clarification. Lesson learned - Not a Mexican restaurant I would revisit. Got to be a better one somewhere in Cape. read more

Amazing service, great food and drinks, and excellent prices with a very nice atmosphere.

Bathrooms were pitch black with lights burnt out. I ordered tacos that were supposed to come with three. The waiter gave me 1 and then after I asked where the others were she looked startled. It took 20 minutes for the remaining 2 tacos to come out. Service was very slow. read more

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Missing taco - Mexican Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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We have eaten here several times over the years, we have yet to be impressed, we wait several months and try again but continue to be disappointed!! Waiter would make absolutely no substitute or changes, very matter of fact, no personality!! We were all very disappointed! Once again, my enchiladas were cold! My daughters burrito was small and just poorly made my wife's Carnitas were good but rice was like cardboard n beans were like paste!! Sorry it's just piss poor in comparison to other Mexican restaurants in town read more

Food was bland beans still have hard chunks of whole beans . Rice was bland missing flavor and color. Salsa tasted like tomato sauce . Flys everywhere having to sho them away from food . Birra tacos cheese is awful , would be way better without the cheese. Say in an area where installation was visible from the cieling.Waitress came by once throughout the meal. Ended up leaving all the meal. read more

Salsa tasted like plain tomato juice service was a little slow food was hot but not much flavor I didn't leave a tip and when paying he ask me about a tip and I said no he acted like he got mad read more

My all time favorite restaurant. Great service, the best frozen margaritas (strawberry mango is the way to go), amazing shrimp nachos, and cheap prices especially during happy hour. read more

Tall black guy that waits tables is worthless. He walked passed me 3 times without even making eye contact. He disappeared the 3rd time and I set my stop watch, waited 2 more minutes, got up and moved to another section. He is either racist or one of the laziest turds I've seen. Other than that, the tacos are good, the chips are good, margarita is alright. I'd come back because it is close to my hotel, but I wont sit in that morons section again. read more

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Chips, salsa with very good spicy house salsa - Mexican Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Solid restaurant, although I can tell they may have been somewhat surprised by our large party!

First time customer at this restaurant. Really good chicken fajita and chicken quesadilla. Good service with reasonably priced lunch menu.

Worst customer service in Cape Girardeau, hands down. Sat for 20 minutes, nobody even so much as took our drink order, so we got up and left. When my wife placed a phone call to the restaurant, and spoke to the manager, he was as rude as could be. I used to love going to El Acapulco, I can't see myself ever going there again. read more

Terrible experience. Server was extremely rude and didn't care about providing good service in the least. We waited too long for our food. And once it came out, it was cold. Additionally, I ordered the Pollo Acapulco and it was unbelievably rubbery. However, there were four of us and the other entrees were decent from what the others in my party claimed. I almost never complain about restaurants, but I had to do it this time. read more

El Acapulco is a welcome break from a sea of national chain and fast food restaurants in Cape Girardeau. The setting in a mall parking lot may not inspire confidence in tasty food, but if you can get past the setting, this is a great place to grab a meal. The menu is rather extensive, which can usually be a red flag. However, most of the menu items use the same selection of ingredients, increasing the probability that the items are actually somewhat fresh. There is also a nice variety, and anyone from a meat lover to a vegetarian can find something they enjoy. The meal always starts with a basket of tortilla chips and salsa brought to the table. Always taste fresh and crispy. Hot sauces can be requested to spice things up. My choice on the menu is the shrimp fajitas. Plate full of the traditional toppings, foil wrapped fajitas, and a sizzling skillet of shrimp, onions and peppers. I always request an extra side of slice avocado, which has been consistently the perfectly ripened, fresh avocado. The combination is fresh and delicious. Service is always prompt, and I've always gotten out for under $20, even with a drink! read more

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For years I've been eating here whenever I'm in Cape. I've never had a bad meal. The menu has a broad, deep selection. Try the Jalisco special. It's outstanding. read more

Service was terrible we had two different servers one was rude and the other had no idea what he was doing people in my party were served warm beer (they took the one that wasn't drank off the bill) and give the explanation of "It's hot in here" when we saw other servers taking beer in chilled glasses to their tables food was bland didn't offer refills or other drinks to those with beers until we were don't eating and overall it was not a great experience read more

It started with bad customer service. They didn't offer me a table and so I had to pick my own table and then they brought me a to go bag even though I asked to dine in. The fish did not taste fresh and then for the Burrito they want to charge $10 for something the size of a kids burrito. Won't be coming back here ever again read more

I should have known better than to expect good Mexican food in rural Missouri ,but it was recommended so we went. The margaritas tasted like kool-aid. The food tasted canned. It was very cheap though. I won't be going back. Also the salsa wasn't good either. And to me, that's an important part of the experience read more

By Cape Girardeau standards, this is a pretty good Mexican place. The portions are pretty bog, the prices are low, and the menu is extensive. They have great happy hour specials (I have gotten tiiiiiipsssyyyy here on more than a few occasions), and the service is very, very fast and good. The atmosphere is great, no matter where you sit - the main dining room has a cool fountain on the back wall, flanked by a mural, and the other areas are primarily made up of booths lining the windows. There is a small patio that is great for day drinking on a pretty day, and the bar can get lively. The food could stand some upgrades (think more fresh ingredients), but it hits the spot for cheap Mexican. There is rarely a wait, and the location is convenient if you're on the west side of town. read more

Service was a bit slow but not terrible. They bring you a very large basket of chips with a carafe of salsa. Both average tasting. For my meal, I ordered camarones a la diabla (devil shrimp) Very spicy, I had to eat it slowly but that meant I was able to savor the flavors. The rice was fairly bland. Overall a good price for what you get but middling quality and flavor. read more

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Camarones a la diabla - Mexican Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Decent prices on the alcohol. Food was good just a little bland, could use more flavor. Chips and salsa could be better, other places in town are better. Service was great. read more

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Fajita Pollo Camaron - Mexican Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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This use to be my favorite Mexican restaurant. I would go there 2-3 times a week (yes I am addicted). Over the past month or so, the business has gone down hill. The rice isn't seasoned like it use to be and the service has been god awful. They always ask you for a tip at the check out and the service I had was terrible and I said no tip and the guy left a dollar tip any ways. Super frustrated and will not return. All I asked for was more chips and a refill..apparently that was too much. read more

Late dinner. Service was great, large menu selection, and very quick prep time. Food was good, hot and fresh tasting.

Located in a convenient corner, this restaurant offers the very authentic Mexican dishes with an inviting dining with Mexican flair interior. The service is above average with friendly and prompt greetings from the staff. It really makes your dining experience at this restaurant a pleasant one. if you are looking for Mexican meal and a good place to eat, I believe El Alcapulco is the place you would like to try. read more

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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Not to bad. Has a great authentic environment. Came in during lunch time and there wasn't anyone to greet us and were confused if we sat ourselves or had to wait. Chips were cold and service was subpar at most. Had prompt serving. Only main complaint is they allow smoking which isn't fun. I would come back to this place but doesn't rank very high on my Mexican list of places to eat. read more

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Cold chips but good queso! Always a must have at any Mexican place!! - Mexican Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Best Tex Mex around, and the service is TOP NOTCH!...

Will never go there again. Special for the day was 12oz margaritas for $ 2.50 . When the waitress asked for our drink order my friend ordered a margarita. The waitress asked if she would like a grande. She said sure. NOT REALIZING WHEN WE GOT OUR BILL SHE WOULD BE CHARGED $12.50 FOR A 32 OZ MARGARITA WITH RAIL LIQUOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When we questioned the bill the cashier called over our waitress who kept saying "she ordered a grande" ( UMM not the point - nowhere in the menu did it say $ 12.50 for a margarita ) No one would pay that !! The waitress was very rude about us conversing with the cashier until she realized MY FRIEND SPEAKS SPANISH and understood every rude word she said .I will never ever go there again. read more

Food was great got tacos al pastor and they were delicious. The only thing was they were just three tacos no beans or rice on the side. I was looking for the drinks that they have and they don't have them on their menu which is odd. They have margaritas and beer but only if you ask the waiter so you don't know how much the drinks are. Also got a flan and it was gross it was frozen and looked like it was old. read more

Chips are great, salsa tastes like it came out of a jar. Staff is friendly, observant and helpful. I have had to send food back to the kitchen because it was served cold but mgmt. took care of it and showed the proper amount of attention. Food is better than average for this type of restaurant. They don't rely on onions and peppers as substitute for the meat. read more

The chips were delicious, The service was wonderful, the food was cooked quite well and the serving size was worth the money. The layout of the restaurant was less than favorable, the seats were uncomfortable, and we were all packed in like sardines at our table. It wasn't the worst restaurant but it wasn't The best either. read more

Love el Acapulco best Mexican restaurant in cape my opinion love all the people there there so friendly I've always had great service there I never had a bad experience love you all read more

I came to eat with my girlfriend here. Staff was very attentive. Good customer service. The guy refilled my drink without me telling him. The food was 5 out of 5. We both ordered the ranchero special and it was great. The only thing I didn't like was the chips and salsa they put as we arrived. It was so oily. I will come back though. read more

Even if you sit in the non smoking section, several spots around the restaurant reek of smoke. The food is ok. The chairs are extremely uncomfortable. Also the server we had didn't understand english very well, and could not fathom the difference between a regular coke, and a diet coke. Oh well. It's cheap. read more