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Acapulcos
- Nearest Transit:
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Franklin (Franklin Line)
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
35 reviews for Acapulcos
Review Highlights
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"I had the Arroz con Pollo which was just a super delight." In 3 reviews -
"...off with some nice complementary homemade chips and salsa." In 5 reviews -
"Highly recommend the Mole` sauce." In 3 reviews
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35 reviews in English
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Review from Jimmy M.
Franklin, MA
3/12/2012 7 Check-ins Here
The only place for miles around where you can get a decent margarita, and better Mexican food than you'll get at any chain restaurant. The menu is all the usual American-Mexican, everything all the typical Mexican restaurants serve, nothing fancy. Neither me nor my kids nor anyone else I've been here with has ever complained about a bad dish.
The margaritas are a lot better than you'll get at most any restaurant, it's real lime, not sour mix, and you can pay more to get top shelf tequila if you want, but if you like a traditional margarita, the house is just fine. Depending on what night you're there, you might get a weaker or stronger Margarita. Only once did we inquire about the weakness of our margarita, and the waitress instantly brought it right back to the bar to kick it up a notch for us, and she did it with a smile and a wink. Nice work! The service is always great, and I think they hire all Mexican wait staff to support the atmosphere. The TV is usually on a Spanish language station. They are generous with the chips and salsa, and the chips are usually fresh and hot. The salsa is nothing special, but better than most places. Now I'm reading a review that says they have a homemade Hot Salsa? I did not know that. Next time.... -
Review from Digby C.
Foxborough, MA
1/1/2012
Ah, my friend, speaking as a Texan: how much I desire to love you, to make you my local amorcita. But as a sweetheart you are a little too bland, a little too - dare I say it - traditionally family Tex-Mex. Que lastima.
But the service is great, and you are good with the kids. And for that you will always hold a place in my heart, even if it is only a small friendship...not a great romance. -
Review from John M.
Franklin, MA
4/20/2012
Okay, you're in Franklin Massachusetts and you want to have a Mexican meal. This is not high cuisine. No surprises here, but it's not Taco Bell and you get the impression that the people in the kitchen care about the dishes that go to the dining room. The staff is very friendly and the food is hot, fresh, and fair priced. I've never been disappointed with the place.
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Review from Matthew W.
Bellingham, MA
2/23/2012
My wife and I were ready for a "cheesy", fake Mexican joint with average food. What we got was amazing service, solidly good fare that is fresh and just a nice atmosphere that is fun for the two of us and also feels fine when the little one tags along. Wait...the little always tags along. But I digress.
We don't eat out much, but when we do, Acapulcos, Franklin is always on the list. -
Review from Buzz G.
Millis, MA
12/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Our family favorite. And my favorite. Not gourmet but very consistent and reliable. Great service (really!!) and the best margaritas anywhere (provided you get an Ulatimate and specify your favorite 100% agava tequila). Yes they ahve Don Eduardo, Don Julio, Herradura etc...
Try the Tacos Al Pastor or the spinach enchiladas. -
Review from Kimberly S.
Cranston, RI
1/11/2012
I'm in love with everything about this place. I frequent the Milford, MA location as well.
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Review from L B.
Franklin, MA
9/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is one of our regular spots. We probably eat here once a month and it's always good. I think we take for granted how good and consistent it is. I mean I've never written a review?!?!? So here it is.
Acapulcos is great. The food is hot, fresh, quick and delisch. Servers are plentiful and quick with a Hola Amigo. Bueno! :)
I typically get the Pork Carintas or the Arroz con Pollo. Both are very very good. The pork usually has a well done consistency to it but not in a bad way. The chicken is also very tasty.
The Rice and Beans are basic but good.
Wifey usually gets the fajitas, chimichanga or a shrimp dish. Always happy with any of those choices.
My 2 yr old used to like the quesadilla. Now it's just chips, chips and chips. Thank god they're free! :)
Back in our drinking days we'd enjoy the Cadillac or Presidente margaritas... MMM!! MMM!!
Now I usually have a Tecate and it comes with an ice cold glass. If I'm not drinking then it's nice to have a place that serves Pepsi products.
I know it's American Mexican but it always does the job.
Ask for the homemade Hot Salsa if you dare!! -
Review from Josh N.
Sacramento, CA
2/1/2012
Solid choice if you are in the mood for Mexican. The chimichanga was dang tasy and the Queso for the appetizer went very quick.
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Review from Ray Y.
Norton, MA
1/17/2012
I've been there several times and I always get the Arroz con Pollo. Not because I don't like other Mexican food ..... there's virtually nothing I don't like ..... but it's just that good. Friends have tried the other dishes; such as the Pork Carnitas or the Steak Picado and liked them. The bartender is quite friendly so If I'm in the area and by myself I'll get a bar seat, which has never been an issue, get a Margarita and my favorite dish. Yum.
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Review from Suavier Y.
Lake Mary, FL
1/26/2012
The food was good. Chimichanga was good and Chile Relleno was okay. Everybody else had awesome fajitas and a good looking steak.
Free chips were a little thick and the salsa had scallions which was weird. When I asked for hot sauce they brought me legitimate salsa.
I got a house Margarita for $8 and it was terrible. Almost no liquor and poorly mixed.
I would go back if someone poor it out there as a suggestion or invitation but it if not my first choice by far. -
Review from Vincent T.
North Attleboro, MA
4/9/2011
Love Acapulcos.. or as my 6 year old calls it Acapacas. We forgo 2 Mexican restaurants nearer to our house to drive to Franklin for "Acapacas".
We've been here a good number of times and the food has always been very good.. they always start you off with some nice complementary homemade chips and salsa... the salsa has a nice tang to it, although a bit watery for my taste (I like a less 'processed' salsa). But still good.. and they'll refill both on request.
For dinner, most recently I had the "Dos Compadres" special... a large chicken breast and skirt steak marinated and grilled with sides of beans, rice and guac/salad. Very tasty and a decent portion.
Wife had the "fajita chimichanga" which she liked. I've had this before and it's also very good. Kids had the kids meals which they enjoyed.
In the past, we've had the fajitas, carne asada, arroz con pollo, and traditional combo plates (burrito, enchilada, taco) and all have been very good.
they make a fine margarita as well. -
Review from Amanda m.
12/1/2011
Good Mexican food. Moderate prices. Very consistent. Quick service. Not really a whole lot to say about it. It's where I go if I want Mexican food :)
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Review from Nancy B.
Franklin, MA
7/16/2011
Eh, the salsa is in a carafe. That just struck me as weird. Chips were good, the food, not really memorable. Moved back east after living in Southern California for a while. We haven't been back to eat other than to sit at the bar for a marg and basket of chips. The marg was very good and would go back again for that. The food, nothing memorable about it. Chicken burrito, no real spice. Still looking for decent Mexican in the area.
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Review from Eric L.
Holderness, NH
1/23/2012
Simple: great food made quickly and delivered by very friendly waitstaff all at a reasonable price!
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Review from Ana R.
6/13/2010
Acapulcos is not exactly the most authentic Mexican restaurant, but it's craveable.
Our table had just been cleaned and smelled like a noxious citrussy chemical, but it faded, thankfully.
Complimentary salsa and warm chips pre-meal are addictive.
Last time we were there, I had the Acapulco burrito with chicken and BF had the Enchilada Jalisco. Mine was slathered in a spicy sauce that I skipped, the filling was enough to satisfy me, along with the generous helping of sour cream and guacamole.
His trio of enchiladas was good, a little sloppy, but the refried beans and rice were awesome, and not too salty, as they often are in other places.
He had iced tea, which was definitely a mix and watered down. I just stuck with water, which was never refilled.
We had the deep fried ice cream, and though it was delicious, it was clearly not handmade. Probably something they get from a supplier.
Two meals with dessert plus tip came to $38. The waitress was really nice, the food came out fast and hot, but she mixed up my credit card with someone else's. I had to track down my card myself, which ended up at a nearby table. That could've been bad.
I think the worst part was trying to park. There is a very small lot behind the restaurant that I think is the right place to use, even though it says "Tenant Parking Only". A bit confusing, but I think Tenant refers to the restaurant. All other parking in the area is either metered, or private lots that are permit only or for the patrons of those businesses only. We went around the one-way only block twice before we found a spot. -
Review from Jim W.
7/8/2007
Very good mexican cuisine.
I moved to MA from Colorado (no stranger to Mexican food) and this is my favorite spot when I want Mexican food.
This is a local chain, I've also been to Norwood location. Prefer the atmosphere in Franklin (and avoiding route 1 traffic).
Highly recommend the Mole` sauce. It's the best Mole` I've had-awesome.
Consistently quality food and service.Listed in: Around the corner, Boston visitors should see...
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Review from Jenny G.
Foxborough, MA
7/2/2009
When I walked in, the first thing I noticed was an overwhelming chemical/cleaner smell.. not very appetizing, but my nose adjusted pretty quickly and I got over it.
The chips & salsa were most excellent, and were refilled every time we got low. I had the quesadilla combo and it was good but the bottoms were a little soggy from using too much oil. I loved that they were stuffed with spinach!
The waiter was very attentive and the food came out quickly - almost too quickly, but thats hardly something to complain about.
I think I'd go back. The margaritas were awesome. -
Review from Sean R.
Mansfield, MA
2/7/2010
There are two Mexican restaurants in New England where I will actually eat. If it's not Acapulcos in Franklin or On the Border in Warwick, RI, I'll pass.
I can honestly say I have never eaten anything but the fajitas. Then again, in ordering fajitas you get the basics for much of the menu. The refried beans are good and the fajita chicken is great. I don't think they make the tortillas in house, which is disappointing, but I know from experience how time consuming making tortillas can be. The real test for a Mexican restaurant, in my opinion, is the guacamole. If I could, I would ask for a taste of guacamole before ever sitting at a Mexican restaurant. It's like a first kiss on a date, you will learn all you need to know from it. If it's no good, walk away. Thankfully Acapulcos knows how to make some good guac.
The employees are nice and very personable. My only gripe would have to be parking. The location is right on Main St. and if you don't find parking at a meter you might need to go around back. I'm not even sure it is legal to park back there but I've never received a ticket. -
Review from Nilufer A.
Houston, TX
8/10/2011
I used to work in Franklin and this was one of our favorite spots for Lunch as they had space for large groups.
Their fajita nachos are massive and delicious! It could serve as an entree for 2 people. Otherwise my other favorite dish here is the Cancun chimichanga. -
Review from Catherine S.
Boston, MA
6/4/2011
Love this place! It's an easy, predictable go-to Mexican restaurant. Nothing fancy and elaborate, just typical tasty food like burritos, enchiladas, etc. And a little secret: take someone for their birthday, and if you tell the waiter/waitress, the workers will don the birthday boy/girl with a sombrero and sing (in Spanish, I think?). I've never experienced that, but I hear it's a hoot.
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Review from B F.
East Providence, RI
6/27/2011
I always love the food here. There is not much in RI for good TexMex, so I drive 30 min to Franklin. :)
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Review from Amanda M.
Astoria, Queens, NY
9/27/2009
Sometimes I get these odd cravings for Acapulcos salsa. They give you complimentary chips and salsa with your meal and it is to die for. I haven't been in a few months, but right this moment I am having one of those cravings.
The service is always very fast and friendly, I absolutely love the drink menu, and they make some fantastic food. I really like the quesadillas and the burritos here. It's very authentic, not the gross and greasy Mexican food so many places serve up.
But seriously, that salsa. It's just amazing. -
Review from Chris R.
Worcester, MA
12/12/2010
Having spent a Summer in Texas on the Mexican border, and having been to Espana (Spain), it is difficult to find a Mexican restaurant here in New England that serves authentic Mexican food. Well, I was pleasantly surprised last night when four of us went to Acapulcos Restaurant in Franklin. The food was excellent and the wait staff spoke both English and Espanol which was allowed me to use some of my rusty Espanol. I had the Arroz con Pollo which was just a super delight. I tried a friend's Pollo ala Crema which was also super good. Acapulcos didn't get 5 stars from me because our table was very cramped for four people but the food was 5 star quality and the wait staff were very attentive. If you like Mexican food, this is a good place to go.
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Review from Kevin S.
Wrentham, MA
8/17/2010 1 Check-in Here
I'd give it a B. the food was good and staff was nice. I always enjoy seeing real Mexicans working at a Mexican restaurant... I don't want a burrito from someone named Steve. I had the mole enchiladas. They were good! Not enough mole though. They go real simple on ingredients. For instance, my enchiladas were filled with only ground beef and green chiles. My wife's chicken quesadillas were only chicken and cheese. Maybe that's the authentic way to do them - haven't been to Mexico enough to know for sure. Everything was tasty and I'm sure we'll be back soon for margaritas.
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Review from Darlene P.
Odenton, MD
7/24/2008
I went to Acapulcos based on the reviews, wish i would not have. This tasted to me like one notch up from Taco Bell if that. Certain staple mexican food was not even available on the menu. I will not be heading back to this one anytime soon. My server however, was very on point and very friendly.
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Review from Leisel A.
Manchester, NH
7/12/2009
Excellent food and service. Wish the menu was a little more diverse with vegetarian selections. It is a small place and can get crowded at times.Regardless, I will definitely return to Acapulcos!
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Review from Joanna M.
Wrentham, MA
2/23/2009
Fun and delicious! The staff here is the absolute best. We've eaten at this location about 4 times in the last half year and have never had a negative experience. The food is wonderful, the atmosphere is relaxed and casual, and the prices are great. We bring our two little girls (infant and 2 yrs) and the staff always treats them really well (brings them their own plates and drinks without us asking for them). They also accommodate our requests for an extra plain serving of rice or a sliced up avocado for the kids and have never charged us for it. They seem to go out of their way to make sure everyone has a great experience. I would highly highly recommend.
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Review from Amber G.
Bellingham, MA
10/30/2010
Oh Acapulcos, how I love you. I'm a big fan of American-Mexican food and Acapulcos is the best restaurant of this nationality in the area. They have a little bit of everything. When they seat you, you get a basket of warm, fresh tortilla chips and some of their signature salsa for dipping. If you power through all of the chips and salsa, they bring you more. You need to be careful to not fill up on chips and salsa though because the meals are huge. The alcoholic drinks are a little expensive, but well worth it.
If you don't know what you're in the mood for, they offer a combo option where you can try 2 or 3 of their more popular items, along with beans and rice. You get charged extra for guacamole on some dishes, but definitely go for it, because their guacamole is tasty just like everything else. -
Review from ellen m.
Franklin, MA
6/11/2007
Great food, great margaritas, & awesome atmosphere! Highly recommend.
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Review from Derek A.
Barre, VT
11/26/2007
My favorite Mexican restaurant of all-time. I am always torn between their Chicken en Mole and the Pork Carnitas. They both get my highest recommendation. Margaritas are good and so are the refried beans.
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Review from Jill C.
Franklin, MA
4/2/2009
Want to get some pretty authetic Mexican food? Head to Acapulos! The wait staff is very attentive, the food is plentiful and the homemade ortilla chips are delicious. The kids love that the waitstaff speaks Spanish too.
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Review from Michael B.
Franklin, MA
Updated - 5/23/2009
As someone new to vegetarianism, with leanings toward vegan I wasn't sure how Acapulco's would fair. Well I revisited them last night and was pleasantly surprised to find they actually have an vegetarian section on their menu. There were four items available, burrito, 4 part fiesta combo, 3 Enchalata plate, and a fourth I cannot remember. My wife and myself shared the burrito and fiesta combo. Both were as delicious as any of the meat dishes and I believe the burrito was as good if not better than any dish I've had there in the past, a very pleasant surprise. NOTE: Though the burrito dish was vegetarian, it can easily made vegan by opting out of the feta cheese and sour cream topping.
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Review from Food, Family and Insanity ..
Franklin, MA
9/1/2009
Me, Alec, and Alycia come her ALL the time, sometimes several times a week. They serve you very fast and they come to know their good customers.
Above all else, their Chile Con Queso is the best on the planet and has not been matched. We get it every time. The food ranges from the excellent queso and flavorful Chimichangas and Burritos to the fairly good enchiladas (which have very traditional tasting tortillas).
It is best for lunch because it is less crowded and they have a really low-priced lunch menu.
It is a little less clean than it's Milford counterpart but the food is just as good and the atmosphere not too gaudy or overbearing. We continue to go frequently and do not plan on stopping any time soon. -
Review from Tori H.
Norfolk, MA
5/17/2011
Was here last Friday for lunch. Sat near the bar. Coming from what seemed like the basement was a sound that could only be described as a very large washing machine in it's final spin cycle, except the sound and MOVEMENT OF THE RESTAURANT went on for our entire lunch. The table was vibrating, the glasses hanging over the bar were clinking together - for 45 minutes. So maybe that wasn't their fault - however the lunch was so incredibly awful that I sent it back and asked for it to be taken off the bill. I've never done this in my life - it was that bad. Taco salad with meat, which was luke warm and greasy and tasted nasty. The sorriest looking salad I've ever seen was thrown on top of it. I have family members with restaurants and know that it's hard to keep in business these days,which is why a restaurant should try to exceed expectations with everyone. The only good thing is that the waiter was fine with taking it off the bill.
Head over to Walpole to Jalapenos for more authentic Mexican next time. -
Review from Scott B.
Norfolk, MA
4/3/2011
Nice to have a decent Mexican restaurant to take the family to when we are in the mood. Kids enjoy the tacos - which beats having them order chicken fingers. The chips and salsa before the meal are great...the food comes out hot and ready to eat....albeit a bit too quickly if you're looking to relax. Staff is very friendly. Parking can be tough, but I've always found a spot.
