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Acapulcos
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
49 reviews for Acapulcos
Review Highlights
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"the complimentary chips and salsa are fresh and delicious." In 13 reviews -
"The margaritas are delicious." In 9 reviews -
"Best Mexican food in MetroWest." In 3 reviews
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49 reviews in English
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Review from Anne C.
Framingham, MA
12/16/2011
We've been eating at Acapulcos since it opened. The service is always excellent and friendly. We've gotten to know the folks at Acapulcos and feel like part of the Acapulcos family. Our kids run in and give them all hugs.
You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, whether it is fajitas, as ado burritos, enchiladas Jalisco, etc. Try it all.
As for their drinks, you must have a Cadillac margarita! The Ultimate Margarita is also a killer. I miss the days when you could order a pitcher of margaritas, but it's probably for the best.
Enjoy! -
Review from Lina R.
Boston, MA
5/11/2012
I've been to better Mexican places. Not sure how other reviewers gave this place 5 stars but it could be the lack of other mexican places in the area. I mean if you're comparing Acapulcos to Taco Bell then yeah I would give it 5 stars too.
I got the Mole Enchiladas. The inside was chicken but it was very dry and tasteless. I thought the mole would take care of it but it didn't counterbalance the dryness of the filling. There was some random cheese sprinkled on my beans, maybe it was meant to be thrown on the enchiladas but I thought the preparation was careless. I was not satisfied with the food.
I got a Blue Moonlight Margarita. Yeah it was $7.50, which I consider cheap for a margarita, but I could barely taste ANY tequila in it. Do I have to ask for a normal dose of tequila? Obviously I don't buy a drink just to pay $7.50 for a fruit drink, I can go to Walmart and get some Kool-Aid for .48 cents if thats what I wanted- come on people, give me some tequila in the drink! Nothing makes a happy customer like a strong drink.
Then our server. Her name tag was upside down so I couldn't get her name- but she was unpleasent, never stopped at our table to ask if we needed anything, and took forever inbetween getting our drinks, asking for our food, and then giving us the check. I would give her 0 stars.
Overall, if you want to go out to eat, drive down to Natick where you can take your pick of restaurants. -
Review from B R.
Boston, MA
Updated - 3/28/2012
Still very happy with Acapulcos. Great and friendly staff. Good food. Definitely a little more authentic than most.
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12/21/2009
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Review from Ran D.
Worcester, MA
8/2/2011 9 Check-ins Here
Don't let the name fool you the food here is not something like you would find in the pacific coast city that shares it's name. The food is very tex-Mex. Their is just a lack of Mexican cities that Americans recognize. So every Mexican restaurant is named Acapulco's. You won't find anything besides the usual Mexican fair on the menu. This is a good thing because this is just where they're comfortable, and what they do best. Every mexican food restaurant gets a bonus star here in Massachusetts just for trying and lack of competition. This is a solid 3 star restaurant that get 4 stars because of where it's located.
The meal starts well with great chips and salsa, they give you your own mini bottle of salsa which is real nice. They continue the momentum with a clean place and the quick friendly service that you would expect for a rout 9 spot. I would highly recommend lunch here. -
Review from apple g.
Gloucester, MA
11/7/2011
Had dinner at Acapulco's and I wasn't blown away. But. It is after all. a chain Mexican restaurant. I ordered a meal with little crispy fahita minis covered in some lettuce, tomato, and guacamole.With a side of refried beans and rice. It was different and it was tasty. Though I have never had mini chicken fahita's like that. And it didn't seem to have much chicken in it, I would definetaly come back again, to try something else
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Review from Chris K.
Providence, RI
3/5/2011
We ordered take out here for lunch- wasnt very impressed although I am never too pleased with metro west lunch selections.Had some enchiladas a mix of three different ones- it was okay- sauces were decent - my friend had some little fried taquito type objects which were kind of dry and someone else got a burrito which was humongous but he said it wasnt the best he's ever had. Overall I think that this place has potential and Im sure that many people do like it - but you have to be ready for a Mexican-American meal , leaning more towards the american.
One thing we loved though was the salsa- tasted great -
Review from Sneakers A.
Framingham, MA
12/13/2010
Nothing creative on the menu here, but they do the basics very well. For some reason I think that the Sudbury location is more consistent, but both have the same great burritos, enchiladas, tortas, etc.
The free (very fresh) chips and salsa are delicious, and I love that they're always served immediately when you sit down. I think it's by design so that you're thirsty by the time they take your drink order.
I haven't tried anything I didn't like here. -
Review from Punit S.
Westborough, MA
7/20/2010
Ive been coming here maybe once a year for the past few years since they took over the location from Cantina Iguana. Food is usually pretty good, I stick with the combo plates for Enchiladas and Chili Relenos which are both fairly good. The green sauce they put on it is quite good as well.
Warm chips and salsa are part of the gig here, Salsa is pretty good though youll have to ask for some hotter sauce to mix into it if you're looking for a bang.
Ahh yes, forgot to mention there were a lot of flies flying around our table - really kinda nasty -
Review from Erik O.
Boston, MA
This a great tex/mex spot.
they have great lunch specials, and the rest of the menu offers to awesome choices too. The service is quick, you get chips and salsa while you wait (save room for your meal!).
my only issue is that the staff for some reason thinks that I (the customer) want them to offer and "authentic" experience, so they call me "Amigo" and say "hola" at the door... maybe some people enjoy this. i think its cheesier than a Wisconsin pizza. but, whatever floats your boat i guess.
Combo Dos please!
They also have a nice little bar with a TV. -
Review from Kyle M.
Worcester, MA
4/8/2009
Absolutely love the chimichangas here. I have been here quite a few times, and found it always to be a good time, food was above average, and the staff was quite helpful.
Did I mention the chimis? -
Review from D M.
Framingham, MA
Updated - 8/15/2011
The Acapulcos still has some of the best mexican food in the Framingham area. The problem though is they just can't get takeout orders right. The last 2 times we've had takeout - there's either something missing or one of the items is wrong. At this point, it will be stirke three if they blow the next takeout order.
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6/3/2010
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Review from Lauren V.
5/6/2008
Yeah its a chain. Yeah the salsa is watery and the margaritas taste cheap. Yeah eating the guacamole makes me feel a little bit dirty. Yeah the takeout looks like an entirely unappetizing tray of slop.
The only reason to come here is for the chile con queso. It's cheap deliciousness. I am not sure that you can justify a trip to Acapulcos for cheese dip alone, but I am a fan. If you really want a nail in the coffin, the fried ice cream isn't bad either but between the appetizers and the desserts, I don't think Acapulcos has much to offer. -
Review from Becka D.
Framingham, MA
9/25/2007
I love Tex-Mex, so you'll be hard-pressed to find a place that I don't give a high rating too (unless its really bad).
Very tasty food and the prices are decent. You get warm chips & salsa as soon as you get seated, and overall the service is very speedy. A huge thumbs up to the enchiladas & chimichangas, and all the food comes with tons of stuff on the side.
You WILL leave wishing that you had worn sweatpants...in a good (great?) way.
I also love how the whole staff calls you 'amigo' and 'amiga.' (Totally cheesy, but I like it.) -
Review from Greta K.
7/5/2010
We had about nine people in our party on a Monday night. The waitstaff were friendly and we even got to see another patron get serenaded because it was their birthday.
The chicken flautas were good, not the best I've ever had, but decent. The frozen strawberry margarita was completely weak; it was just a big waste of $7 or $8 on an almost virgin concoction.
Yes, I'll be back but I won't be ordering the same drink. -
Review from Andrew C.
Natick, MA
10/28/2007
Standard Mexican fare, nothing fantastic, nothing bad. I guess I had high expectations after reading some of the reviews so unless it was really good I was in for a letdown.
The margaritas seemed a bit weak for $9 for a large. The food was good but nothing fantastic, just good basic Mexican. If you have a craving for Mexican it will do the trick but if your looking to try a new and different place you can probably skip Acapulco's because it is very similar to many other Mexican places in the area. -
Review from Mr. M.
Stamford, CT
8/15/2010
Acapulcos has the best Mexican food I've yet had in Metro West. Only its down-market decor precludes a 4-star rating.
Staff is very friendly, and the food comes fast and is well-prepared. Their chips and salsa are excellent (unless you hate cilantro, which I love), and their seafood dishes are quite good. I've been disappointed by the blandness of their guacamole more than once, however,
This is not a restaurant for those who are watching their fat intake! Though delicious, the food has so much fat content that I'm often in a stupor for hours afterwards.
That said, with the size of the Latin population in Metro West, it's time for an elegant, first-rate Brazilian, Caribbean, or Mexican restaurant in the area. -
Review from Christie E.
Brookline, MA
3/18/2008
You people overestimate this place. We're talking about MEXICAN FOOD in MASSACHUSETTS. Of course it's not going to be as "authentic" or delicious as it can be -- the cooks don't have access to all the best supplies for making authentic Mexican food here. If you're so inclined on finding a great Mexican place, go to Mexico, or heck, try Florida. I've lived there for six years and you can't much better than some cheap Latin food at a cafe or dinner neighbor's house. My family's Cuban, so I've been lucky enough to have experienced the greatness of the Latin cuisine -- my abuela is the best cook evaah!
Anyway, back to Acapulcos. So I agree with some of you, Acapulcos isn't the best. But if you keep in mind that there aren't any great Mexican restaurants in Framingham, it suddenly isn't that bad! At least the people who work there are actually hispanic.. y'know?! For the Framingham/Natick/Boroughs area, and for the people who really despize long drives, I'd say this place is as good as it's going to get. -
Review from John S.
3/3/2008
I guess I'm just a city snob. There's just something I find hokey and unappetizing about a suburban Mexican chain. Thankfully (for my own sense of self anyway) that the food and service justify my snobbery.
In the three or four times I've been to Acapulcos, I've had bland food (watery salsa and dry chicken highlight every dish) and apathetic service. The free basket of tortilla chips is nice, but I'd rather pay $1.50 for a bag of good ones at Anna's Taqueria.
You don't have many options in Framingham. So I guess my review of Acapulcos would be to drive east towards Waltham. There are good restaurants a few minutes away. I promise. -
Review from Brett R.
Rutland, MA
6/26/2011
This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in Massachusetts so far. We've been coming here for years and it's been consistently great for us. Love the chile rellenos, oceano burrito, and just about everything else I've tried. They also have alternate spicy salsa if you ask. Finally, the El Presidente margaritas are the gold standard. I'm giving it 5 stars even though we've been to fancier Mexican restaurants that have more sophisticated meals, but I think this place better represents the essence of Mexican dining. We had slightly better Mexican food, but it was in Mexico.
Also see my review for their sister restaurant "Playa del Carmen" in Holden. -
Review from Tina S.
Middlesex, MA
7/12/2009
Yeah, lets just say that the only good thing is the food here-nice portions awesome flavors and it is well worth the price.
The service, not so good. They give you lots of nice free salsa but trust me-waiting around for 10-15 minutes for a soda to go along with it brings down the rating for me. Flagging down the waiter to give me a refill also isn't something that I find enjoyable.
At least the margarita was good also. -
Review from Caren B.
Framingham, MA
5/24/2011
I have been to this location many times before but my visit tonight was not the best. The steak fajita chimichanga did not taste as good as usual. Love their rice and that tasted as good as always. And the chips and salsa were good. I think the Norwood location is the best and will probably return there again but might think twice about this location. Maybe it was just the cook on tonight also. Acapulcos is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, guess it was just a bad night.
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Review from Bethany B.
Worcester, MA
10/12/2008
Acapulco's are not a chain -- they are a franchise with individual owners.
That being said we had a great experience last night at this particular location. Our bartenders, Jessie and Tamra were awesome. As soon as we sat down we had a basket of fresh, still warm chips with fresh salsa before us. I hate that people say it's watery -- guess when you are used to Pace the fresh stuff doesn't do it for you. This is just how we make our salsas at home -- fresh tomatoes, diced onions, cilantro, yum!
We were just going to have a couple of margaritas but that was before Jessie let us sample the Chile Verde. It was so good! We split an order and it was just right. We both tried different types of margaritas last night but my favorite was the El Presidente -- I like that shot of brandy in it. Very tasty!
We will definitely be back soon for the fajitas -- I saw 3 orders go out and the smell alone hooked me. -
Review from Chantal C.
Brookline, MA
5/14/2009
After moving to Boston form our native California, I searched far and wide for authentic, full flavor real mexican food, and was constantly let down.
Three years latter we agreed the closest we could find to real mexican was sadly Chipotle. We still had a hope that one day we'd find something amazzing. That day came on Easter the Resurrection of our taste buds!
We where actually greeted with the spanish Hola! And not by some bubble gum chewing gringa either. When they seated us we noticed that the whole place with filled with Latin americas a very good sign that the food is going to be authentic and good! Sure enough our server came over and gave us the best tasting sasla and in a small wine craft with two bowls. The enchiladas I ordered where amazzing! The seasoning and love that went in to the marinade for the beef should be bottled and sold.
As a Californian I have come to know what real mexican food is and it's not just fajitas and some refried beans. It's more then that It's love. Cooking from the heart for the soul. it's flavorful, addicting with fresh cilantro, garlic, lime and Jalopenos lingering on your tounge. The cool comfort of fresh Guacamole which by the way was out standing. Really good food for people who know what good mexican food is!
This is how my girl friend and I felt after dinning at Acapulcos! You want awesome food and warm people serving you and making you feel at home then look no further MA, finally has great mexican food! i highly recommend Acapulcos! It may not look so hot the building but what awaits you in nirvana for you taste buds and tummy! -
Review from Ruchika M.
Shrewsbury, MA
3/10/2010
Food is very tasty, service is great. They have live mariachi on Tuesday nights (which can be a bit lout and disturbing when trying to have a quiet dinner), but its still a fun experience none the less.
I would suggest the Taquito's, taco salad, or the enchiladas. -
Review from Melissa A.
Watertown, MA
5/20/2008
I agree with the poster who said that people who are reviewing this place tend to overestimate it. I've been to both the Framingham and Norwood locations and they are both fine. The food is good, and I actually enjoy their salsa (not much of a chunky fan, myself -- and it tastes good!). They always give me complementary chips and salsa, and they always check up on my friends and me. Oh, and their drinks are great, too...it's a good location to catch up with friends or wind down with colleagues. You might want to call ahead, though, for larger parties. I've seen a group of 10 people walk in the door and the employees don't seem to know what to do when that happens. But I think the proper etiquette for any large parties, at any restaurant, would be to call ahead, no?
When I go to the Framingham location, I'm usually picking up a quick lunch for work. It's always ready "in five minutes," sometimes 10 at the busiest times. So really, all I have to do is walk out the door and drive over, and it's ready by the time I get there. And one of the hosts, Fernando, is very friendly and doesn't mind you practicing your Spanish with him. : ) Actually, they're all quite friendly over there.
So the food isn't the best I've EVER had, being that I've actually lived in Mexico, but it's certainly better than "decent," and I really like the folks that run the place. -
Review from Salina T.
Townsend, MA
4/26/2009
Alcapulco's has good, typical Mexican food. I went on a Friday for lunch recently, and my group was seated immediately. It was definitely busy, there wasn't a table unoccupied. As soon as a group left, another was seated, with just enough time to clean the table.
They have their own chips and salsa, which are good. The menu is the typical Mexican, burritos, enchiladas, quezadillas, chimi's... And bonus points, they have a vegetarian section to the menu.
I had the tres tacos with black beans (no meat), one of my usual entrees when checking out a new Mexican place. If you can't do tacos, there's no hope. The vegetarian black beans were pleasantly spicy, they made the tacos better than average.
The staff is wonderful, exceptionally friendly and attentive, without being overbearing.
I'll definitely go again. -
Review from Kim B.
Marlborough, MA
2/2/2010
The mexican food here is amazing, AND consistent. I go here at least once a week.
The only downside is that the place is a bit rundown on the inside but oh well. The staff more than makes up for the drab interior by being so cheery. -
Review from J.J. B.
Framingham, MA
4/1/2010
Great food, solid portions at reasonable prices. Delicious margaritas - the house blend is served out of THE GUN at the bar.
I have a crush on their salsa.
I'm a big fan of the enchiladas, particularly the El Paso. That's my go-to. The Camerones al Mexicana is another standout.
I've always had fast and friendly service and I'm surprised to see others complain. I'm usually here when it's very crowded, so I wonder if the "off-peak" staff is a little slower.
It's a great spot for kids, and I say that as someone without children. It does get a little loud, especially on Mariachi night, but it's a lot of fun.
They also do good work to go - the food is always ready when I get there and I live only about 10 minutes away. -
Review from John B.
Natick, MA
12/28/2007
I feel that the Acapulco's chain in general is not that great. But at the Framingham location the food and the service are really good. I have been to the Sudbury location and the food was terrible, but for some reason the Framingham location is far superior. I have eaten here several times and will keep coming back Maybe its the mainly Latino clientele that keep this place honest, but despite the run down appearance from the outside, Acapulco's Framingham is warm, inviting and delicious on the inside.
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Review from Jeremy K.
8/9/2009
2 stars and thats a reach
i knew what i was getting into, one meh lunch with one neurotic family, mine. the chips that came as a refill were incredible, hot, salty, tasty, plus 1 star. the salsa was exactly how i like it, emulsified, ok maybe not your thing, but def mine. there was traditional on the table too, but not for moi.
the diet coke was flat, the taquitos were the only thing i felt safe with and the burrito mer got was scary (the veg, came with no cheese, boo)
i gave them another star just cause we were "that family" with a screamy kid and a 4 year old running around the place. sorry other people at acapulcos, one for the screaming, two cause you chose to eat there. i could see if i worked at staples and there was a going away or happy hour going to get loaded, but on the weekend, well no excuse. good service considering the bs associated with parties of 10 like us, but for an auto 18%, id deal too -
Review from Ian W.
2/28/2007 1 photo
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Framingham. I try to arrive here early because the place gets very busy. I enjoy the complementary chips and salsa (poured from a bottle). My favorite is the Pacifico Chimichanga (deep fried tortilla stuffed with fish, shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, vegetable and covered in a white sauce), which is served with rice, refried beans, sour cream, and avocado. The portions are large and the food is tasty here. The prices and service are decent.
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Review from Suzy L.
Framingham, MA
Updated - 7/11/2010
Another night at Acapulco's last night. No margaritas this time! I looked closely at the vegetarian section of the menu this time, and noticed that you can get whole black beans with the vegetarian entrees. Score! So I decided to try the vegetarian quesedilla combo.
The good news, the black beans, topped with just a touch of cojito, were really good. Unfortunately, none of the quesedillas were that successful. The best of the bunch was the spinach (surprisingly!), and even that was a little on the bland side. The plain cheese and the tomato, onion and bell pepper were pretty uninspired. I usually love guacamole, so I asked for that on the side rather than sour cream, which they were happy to oblige. Unfortunately, something about it didn't taste very good. Couldn't but my finger on why, just.... not good.
Service was good as always, and plentiful chips with awesome salsa. My BFF loved her seafood burrito and my husband was satisfied with his usual steak quesedilla, no peppers (wild one, he is). So still a good trip, overall.
Next time: attempting to have the black beans on the side of a more worthy entree!Listed in: Destination: Metrowest
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6/18/2010
Pretty solid Meixcan food. My favorite will always be Border Cafe, but this place is a lot closer to… Read more »
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Review from Kevin W.
Boston, MA
3/19/2008
why can't it be delicious or authentic? Framingham doesn't need to be the chain food restaurant capital of mass.
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Review from Jason M.
Framingham, MA
1/23/2011
Best Mexican food in MetroWest.
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Review from Dorian G.
Boston, MA
3/29/2007
The prices are right, the portions are right, the drinks are the right size and not too watery...but there's something amiss here. I don't know what though. Maybe I'm just a "burrito-to-go" girl at heart and feel as though nothing can live up to me fave Mexican take out place in Brookline.
But when in Rome, order the Fajita Quesadillas. Yum! -
Review from Reed L.
Hudson, MA
1/3/2011
Alcupulcos has good Mexican food. Nothing is overly gourmet here, just very good Mexican food. The combos are quite good, and the fajitas are well worth getting. Everything is fresh, and quickly prepared.
I go to Alcupulcos whenever I want good basic Mexican food. -
Review from Juggy W.
Waban, MA
5/7/2007
One of my fav chain mexican joints. Large portions with reasonable prices. The lunch rush can get pretty crazy at times and some waitors do need constant reminders to refill your water or salsa. The burritoes are awesome and the pork w/ egg is absolutely delicious. The salsa is always freshly made with scallions, onions, garlic and jalapeno. -1 star for downsizing the meal portions recently... and their watery and tasteless guacamole.
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Review from Andrea M.
Lexington, MA
4/9/2009
Decent mexican. Great burritos. I love the queso dip for the chips too! Prices are not the cheapest (not like the cheap sketchy mexican places in Waltham) but not bad for the very large portions.
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Review from Alyssa D.
Novi, MI
9/2/2011
We went to Acapulcos for a friend's birthday tonight, and not only were we served some of the best guacamole I've had in a while, but the service was very good. I recommend the veggie green burrito (but beware- it's massive). What most impressed me, though, was that even though we didn't mention to our waitress that it was our friend's birthday, she was very attentive and figured it out and brought out a dessert and did the whole birthday thing. I did note that everyone who came out for the birthday song seemed to be having a good time- not like other places where you can tell only do it because they have to (and hate it). All in all, good food with some nice folks running the place! I would love to recommend them for other events!
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Review from rosann s.
Natick, MA
7/17/2010
I love this place! We go quite regularly!! The chile con queso is fabulous!! Very friendly staff!
