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    Acapulco Mexican Grill

    4.0 (183 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Brad S.

    This is a shame to write as we were fans of this venue. My wife is a huge Mexican restaurant fan. Margaritas and melted cheese? Sign her up! For me, it's always a gamble. Acapulco has been a go to for us. Always clean. Beautiful restaurant on the RIGHT, oddly so-so on the left. Like a makeshift holding room for bigger parties and over load. Try to get to the right. A whole different world esthetically. We visited on a Wednesday afternoon right about 5. It wasn't busy. So we thought it was gonna be great. We walk in and waited a few minutes. Then a gal came up and started to walk us in but kept stopping to talk to other employees a couple times on the way. It was a little awkward. Then we were seated. The waiter came quick and we ordered drinks. I bought an ice tea and my wife a margarita. He brought it back and took our order. We had a hard time with it because EVERYTHING was over $15.99. Most a bit higher. And we are talking about Mexican food. Which is a lot of lettuce and maybe cheese and the like. I don't remember it being this expensive. But we thought ok... inflation. Tariffs. It took a while for the nearly vacant venue to bring the meals. My wife was nursing her very small regular margarita. And when it did, it was one of the most plain Jane presentations I have ever seen from Acapulco Grill. Mine was a little cold and my wife's burrito was on the plate with green salsa and nothing else. YIKES. Incredibly garish. No presentation. No garnishments. She was able to eat half of it and boxed the rest. Mine was ok. It just felt like something was going on elsewhere in the restaurant and we were a side project. The bill came it was close to $60. Our meals were $16.99 each and $10 for her baby size regular margarita. My ice tea was 5.99???? Well it was probably 2.99 as it was listed as 2 instead of one. (I found that out after I paid). The credit reader immediately starts the gratuity at 18% as the waiter holds it and watches as you tap. I hate that. Albeit, MOST restaurants start at 20/25%. No matter what your experience was ...you are going to pay a quarter of your servers wage. This was a first for us here. The experience left us feeling jerked around, and cold. And it's a shame. We really loved it here.

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    Tonya Lynne C.

    Such a vibe!! Loved the ambiance, service, and plethora of flavors!!! Between the art all over & the sports on the TVs I was in heaven. Visiting Lansing from Texas & woke up late so was looking for something perfect to cover all the meals I missed waking up at 5pm!!!!! Also wanted something reminiscent of home so Mexican was it for me. If you know my reviews, you know I love TVs for sports and this hit the spot!! Love dinner with ESPN!! I started with the poblano bites which were popping with spice which was well balanced with the creamy chipotle sauce. Also the complimentary chips and salsa were warm and fresh. I asked for a salsa with a bit more spice if available. Whatever he brought back was slap your cook and beat the walls delish!! I had the house special burrito choriz. Who doesn't love steak, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp all in one burrito. Every review was correct...it is AMAZING!!!! Highly recommend you try it. The pineapple really tied it all together. Trust the flavors even if it seems over the top in terms of ingredients. Ended with the Fried Ice cream.....OH MY!!!! Yup, it was DEEEEEELISH! The timing of seating, drinks, food, and desserts was perfection. This is a casual fun restaurant with top tier food & flavors.

    Awesome service & happy relaxing vibe ! Food is more authentic & flavorful then anywhere else! Thanks Raul and staff

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    Noelle C.

    We came here on a Friday night with a party of 8 with no reservation and we were seated immediately. Raul was so incredibly helpful and a wonderful server. All of our food was great and they sang for my friend for her birthday. I would always recommend this place for social events of this nature. I always recommend it to people when I am in town.

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    Stanislav S.

    One great Mexican restaurant. Went here for the first time, and I LOVED it. Free chips and salsa right when you arrive, and I got my food in less than 5 minutes. Super fast! I have a new favorite Mexican restaurant now!

    Nicole S.

    Best Mexican restaurant in Lansing! It doesn't look like much from the outside especially since it's basically in a strip mall situation, but don't let that fool you. We've been here a few times since we moved to the area, and it never disappoints. You start with a basket of chips and salsa. Then the main courses are so good. My husband loves the spicy foods. I love the quesadillas. You get a lot of food for a reasonable price. The service is always friendly and attentive.

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    Mario S.

    If you're craving a Mexican fiesta at Acapulco in Lansing, MI, you might want to lower your expectations to "meh." Lunch here was, well, just that--meh. The steak tacos were more "where's the flavor?" than anything worth raving about, and the chimichanga? Let's just say I've had better from my local takeout. We sat outside on the patio with our service dog, which was a pleasant experience--though a quick reminder that not all places are as dog-friendly, so check ahead before bringing your furry friend. In a nutshell, Acapulco left me longing for a bit more spice and a lot more flavor. It'll fill you up, but don't expect any culinary fireworks. Meh-xican food at its finest.

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    Pat O.

    First off I thought this place was going to be just average but WOW!it was fantastic the food had such good flavor I was blown away I'm definitely going back there again yummy yummy

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    William H S.

    Large well crafted entrees. Ordered Ensalada de Taco de Pollo y Enchilada suiza...I would go back when a little less noise.

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    11 days ago

    Andrés always takes care of my family and even knows our order by heart. He's the reason we drive out of the way to come to this location.

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    It's not a bad place very corporate feeling but slightly better food that for instance El Azteco

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    Food and service were great! We will definitely be stopping by again while we are in East Lansing.

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    This is the BEST one of AMG. We have been to them in Mason, and Jolly. This one rocks. The servers are very nice and attentive. Love it here

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    4.2
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    This place is the real deal! The Carna Asada tastes like it was right off a charcoal grill. Yum!…read moreThe birria tacos were unlike any other place. The broth had a wonderful thickness and so much flavor. I almost wanted to drink it straight out of the bowl. The burritos were filled and delicious. They had an elote cart featured tonight. It was out of this world! One of the waite staff was so very kind. The restaurant itself may look a bit dated or worn but trust me the food totally makes up for it. Run don't walk to eat at this place!

    DATE & TIME: August 9, 2026 @ 3:00pm…read more WAIT (how busy): No wait, only a few tables of patrons. AMBIANCE: It is located in a small strip mall o. The end, decor matches the authenticity of the cuisine, music was at an appropriate level. CLEANLINESS: CUSTOMER SPACES (lobby, seating): Appeared clean BATHROOMS: Did not use SERVICE AREAS (kitchen, behind counters): Did not see. STAFF: SERVER: Younger male. Very nice, was attentive, pleasant. HOST/HOSTESS: She was very friendly. OTHER (manager, buser, bartender): Did not have any other interactions. SERVICE: Service was good, server was very nice with any questions we had. *** What we didn't appreciate was when it was time to pay the bill, the server brings out the handheld payment tool (like a lot of restaurants use now), server holds the tool so my husband can see and stares at the tool, watching my husband choose what tip amount etc. It automatically defaults to a 20% tip and then increases from there for tip choices!! We felt very pressured and awkward with this. We like to take our time and figure out how much we want to leave based on service not feel "pushed" into choosing one of the pre chosen percentage amounts (especially if they default to a minimum of 20%)!!! The server needs to leave the tool at the table walk away or stand farther back so the customer can privately pay. FOOD &/or BEVERAGE: Birria Taco Dinner TASTE: tacos were very good, flavors of the meat was amazing and that dipping sauce was so good! Beans and rice were basic (nothing different than other places). SIZE: average PRICE: $15.99 Chimichanga TASTE: chicken meat was very flavorful, overall was a very delicious chimichanga. SIZE: average PRICE: $16.99 Basic Burrito TASTE: ground meat was very flavorful, asked for only meat and cheese (normally comes with beans and rice inside) and it had a small amount of beans inside :(. Overall was a delicious basic burrito. Note that this burrito is served dry not wet. SIZE: average PRICE: $9.99 Burrito Chaparrito TASTE: shredded beef was very flavorful, asked for little beans but seemed like the normal amount, also has rice topped with cheese (this is not a wet burrito). Overall was a very good BUT this is the same as the basic burrito except you get cheese on top of this one (which costs you an extra $8.00!!), if my husband would have known that, he would have just done the basic burrito too! SIZE: average PRICE: $17.99 OVERALL THOUGHTS: Paid $80 for our family of four. Food is very good. Staff were very kind. Didn't appreciate the check paying experience (full explanation under service). WOULD I RETURN? Possibly, but we would not make a special trip.

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    4.3
    (201 reviews)
    39.5 mi
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    Best Enchiladas i've ever had!!! Really great food and service!! If you go on a friday night expect…read moreto wait a little bit but it's worth it.

    El Arbol is definitely a cool spot visually, and I really wanted to love it based on all the great…read morereviews. Unfortunately, the atmosphere was much better than the food for us. The restaurant itself is bright, colorful, clean, and really well designed. I loved the clever bench seating, the bar was well stocked, and there's outdoor seating plus an upstairs area that looked really cool. They also have a walk-up taco window outside, which is a fun idea. We sat in the bar area, and the service was amazing. Everyone was friendly and attentive. The food, though, was really underwhelming. Almost everything we tried lacked seasoning and flavor. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, which had very little chicken and were pretty bland. I did like the very thinly sliced jalapeños on top. The rice was nice and fluffy but didn't have much flavor, and they serve black beans, which just aren't my preference with Mexican food. The house-made salsa was surprisingly sweet, and I was disappointed that the chips didn't seem house-made. If I'm going out for Mexican food, fresh chips are one of those little things I really look forward to. My husband ordered tacos at $6 each, which felt pretty steep considering we're used to excellent tacos in the $2-$3 range. His carne asada was cooked closer to medium rare, which wasn't what we expected at all from carne asada. The queso was another disappointment. It tasted very similar to Rico's cheese sauce you can buy at the grocery store. Overall, great service, great decor, very clean and a fun atmosphere, but the food just didn't match the setting or the reviews for us. At these prices, I expected a lot more flavor. Unfortunately, we left pretty disappointed.

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    Acapulco Mexican Grill

    Acapulco Mexican Grill

    3.9
    (36 reviews)
    20.6 mi

    I am not normally a big fan of Mexican food, but my hubby loves it, so I went here with him. I was…read morevery pleasantly surprised! The food we had was so delicious! We had chips, salsa (complimentary) and cheese dip. The cheese dip was so good, I was scraping the bottom of the bowl. I got the fajitas and they came out hot and sizzling. I got a lunch portion and it was very big! The beans and rice were fantastic, I normally don't even eat them, and I ate them all! My husband got the chili relleno with shrimp and said it was delicious! Service was great and quick! Cute and comfy restaurant with delicious food. We will definitely be back!

    Anytime I do a review I try to take in the experience as a whole. Not just focusing on the food, or…read moreif the service was bad. So why did I give The Acapulco Mexican Grill a 3 star? Let me explain. The place is conveniently located downtown Charlotte with plenty of parking. If there's no street side parking out front, there's a big lot out back too. It's a good size restaurant with lots of seating inside, but there's also an outdoor patio if that's your thing. The menu has just about anything you would typically want from a sit down Mexican restaurant, and a sizable drink menu also. The place is relatively clean and the restrooms are usually kept up. I've never had a meal or bad service. Sounds like everything you'd want in a restaurant. But honestly, that's how things are supposed to be. I expect the place to be clean. I expect the staff to be polite. I expect the food be good. These are all standard things. A 3 star review is just that, standard. Anything higher would be above and beyond. I just don't think this place or the food is above and beyond. There's a couple other Mexican restaurants nearby, so I'd figure they'd step their game up a notch. Unfortunately I don't see it. I'll eat here again, because I like it. They are in fact better than the other places. But the other places lessor reviews don't automatically add stars to this one. Do average, get average.

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