The chips and salsa were wonderful! The chips are light, thin and fresh. The salsa was a thin base…read morewith a perfect balance of flavors. We ordered a small side of chunky guacamole. The avocados were fresh but the dip needed a little more kick. This restaurant has Pepsi products and we are Coke fans so just a heads up. The house margarita was okay again premade mix that just didn't taste exciting. The decor is fun, colorful and makes you feel like you are in an outdoor party. The staff were efficient and friendly. The menu is huge and has something for everyone.

This was our first time here. The ambiance was nice with lights and all kinds of things hanging…read morefrom the ceiling. Staff was friendly. They got my order wrong but quickly corrected it. The tacos were not that good to me. They were not bad but for my taste, they are what I like. I had chicken tacos and beef tacos. My wife had steak fajitas. Those were pretty good. Overall, I won't return because it's not the right taste for me. Others may like it but for me, I've had much better.

Two Stars for the 2 Pacifico beers I had. I didn't like ANYTHING else about this visit. Slow…read moreservice and bad food! The chips & salsa were decent. The girl that was eventually my server was on her phone the entire time before coming to take my order. I ordered the mojarra frita dish. The fish was bland and flavorless. I didn't even finish half of it! It came with some side salad and I asked for fries too. Thank God I added fries since everything else was awful! The fries were good. The ambiance is your typical Mexican restaurant vibe. I will never return back here. First time & last time!!!!! Yuck & complete waste of my money and time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fyi the first order of chips and salsa is complimentary. Not sure what the fee is after the first order.

Hands-Down the Best Mexican in Birmingham! After locals kept…read moresteering me toward disappointing spots, I finally discovered Acapulco on my own and I've been hooked ever since. It's the clear winner for overall Mexican food in the area. Their birria tacos are phenomenal, the drinks are delicious and refreshing, and the sauces actually have real flavor, none of that overly thick, bland stuff you get everywhere else. They nail the meat every time: perfectly cooked, tender, and seasoned so well you don't get any of that "gamey" or off taste some places have. It's consistently solid across the board. They also have kind workers and the ambiance overall is good. Spacious enough for some privacy although I don't like some of their seating chairs...the benches that are connected between you and someone else behind you. A few times I had customers behind me moving a whole lot and it wasn't very pleasant. Honorable mention for tacos specifically: Mezon food truck (another gem I had to find independently). Lesson learned the hard way, don't trust most Birmingham recommendations; they've let me down too many times. Acapulco is worth every visit.

This may be my new favorite Mexican restaurant! We had a wonderful experience here and I can't wait…read moreto return! The ambiance was colorful and festive as most Mexican restaurants are. The decor was pleasing to the eye and upbeat music played in the background. We were promptly seated upon entering and our complimentary chips and salsa were also brought out after we were seated. The salsa ingredients were fresh and bright and had a kick to it without being overwhelmingly spicy. I really enjoyed it! The chips were nice and crispy and we could tell that they had been made fresh. Our server and everyone we encountered were super friendly and full of smiles. Now on to the main course. I ordered the chicken quesadilla while my guy ordered the steak fajita. Our food was hot and fresh when it came to the table shortly after we ordered. Both of us agreed that everything was seasoned well, something that has been missing from some other restaurants. We had no complaints with our food and at the recommendation of our server, even ordered dessert. The bartender brought it over and joked with us a couple of times as he passed by our table. This was a great meal and experience. Give them a try if you're looking for authentic and delicious Mexican food with great service.

Great little place in a strip mall. Service is always fast and friendly. Prices are excellent! Good…read morelunch spot.

This place is still the best of the best and you can always tell for so many years that it is by…read moreall people because it is never empty. The lady that hosts and bring you to your table is always so nice. Every server is always great. So many continuously clear every single spot in there. The owner at the pay station is totally always so so fun to end with as you leave. The food is always yummy Mexican food and it is cool to watch various tvs for games or stuff or just sit and chat with others with you for dinner. It always feels good inside. Great place for sure always.

Excellent food and service!! The only room for improvement is their chips. They actually taste old…read moremost of the time...Definitely not fresh. Please get some fresh, thin and crispy chips to make La Fiesta a 10/10!

The food is always good here. Sometimes the service is a little...lacking at times though. The…read moreambiance is always bustling and energetic. Great for groups, girls night out, or a fun date night. On a recent visit, my coworkers and I stopped by after a meeting. I ordered the chicken quesadilla with cheese sauce. The food was prepared quickly and was hot when it arrived. The chicken was seasoned well and the rice and beans were perfect. The complimentary salsa and chips were great as well. The chips were light and crunchy and the salsa was fresh and flavorful. I enjoyed my lunch here and will make sure to visit again soon.

This was my first time at this location. The service was amazing didn't have to wait long at all…read morefor anything I ordered. I had wings and fries based on a recommendation. They weren't bad I oils have enjoyed them more if they were crispy. It had a nice sauce not hot with a hint of sweetness. The fries were very tasty.

Salsa and queso were great! Food was also great. I had the #15 on the lunch menu: the chorizo and…read moregoat cheese quesadilla. Super good!

Haven't been here for a couple years and remember why.... A…read morelarge group of us went for Cinco De Mayo to listen to a band of one of our friends. The establishment was clean and not overly loud when we arrived at 4:00. Not busy at all, but did take a while for a hostess to greet us and seat us. Odd for only a couple patrons already seated. We sat outside to enjoy the music.... Obviously got loud once the band started and that's ok as we were here for them. Service was a little slow, even when he o my had two or three tables to attend to. The margaritas were good and refreshing. We started with guacamole and the presentation was different... a perfect mound plated rather than a bowl. It was lacking seasonings as it was very bland. Now my mistake was ordering puffy shrimp tacos. Never heard of them so gave them a try. The shrimp was good, but the rest of the taco was tasteless. Dinner was served with rice and beans, both cold. Would I go back? Maybe just for a frozen peach margarita, but not to eat. So, probably not.

Classic Mexican food spot. Done well here! Service is great, very quick, efficient. The menu is a…read moregood length, it all fits on one sheet of paper, I don't need el libro. The chips came out piping hot and the salsa had a great chipotle/mole flavor. The Mexican umami. My dad and I came on a Wednesday night for a quick dinner. I got the pork tamales, which were good, some of the better tamales I've had in Birmingham. But once you've had a freshly steamed, tender tamal, it's hard to go back. Margaritas are yummy here. Atmosphere is good, lots of TVs for sports, dimly lit, fun lights. Leon is definitely a Liberty Park/Overton/Cahaba Heights go-to, Extremely convenient location, easy parking, no reservations needed kind of place.

The food is good BUT LORD do they need a make over. I think the chips and salsa are great and the…read moreChicken Siconisada is amazing. Better than most. But again it's depressing to eat there. Maybe a small refresh will bring people to the place.

My second time here was for a late lunch. Therefore, it was much less occupied. Still, the decor…read moreand ambiance of the place is so beautiful, day or night! The food is so delicious and the portion sizes are very generous! I had the pollo ranchero chipotle and my son had the fish tacos. He was also surprised at how much tilapia they put on the tacos! Service is good too! We'll be back again and again!

Always 5 star service and food quality. Had dinner there tonight. Our waitress was fabulous. Very…read moreattentive. Absolutely the best Mexican food in birmingham