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    Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

    3.1 (105 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sanjna S.

    Really enjoyed their food!! Staff was very accommodating and attentive (brought out several different hot sauces for us to try). The space was tight for Sat night but nonetheless we had a nice meal here. I had the veggie chili burrito which was quite large! The veggie enchilada was yummy as well. For apps we had the jalapeno poppers and nachos -- both pretty good. I would certainly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Dublin

    Ryan P.

    The place was shockingly empty for how busy the area was but the food was good. We stopped in for lunch. We got our food quick and the prices were reasonable. The service could be a bit better considering they were not busy.

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    Alison M.

    I dont know why Acapulco gets flak. It was GOOD. I guess that goes to show Dubliners really might not know their Mexican! So the rice tastes like Zataran's Spanish Rice from a box and the corn salad was a little uninspired (I suggest dressing of some sort--at the very least a squeeze of lime juice) but we are talking about mediocre sides here. The mains were delish! Hubs & I shared the nachos which had incredible chips, good salsa and real cheese on top as well as guacamole. We also shared a chimichanga filled with vegetarian chilli. The filling was far from authentic but frankly it was very good; mostly beans, courgettes, corn, and tomatoes. I'd also like to say they had KILLER GUACAMOLE on top of everything so kudos for playing up your absolutely best food item. Guacamole is often done very wrong so Acapulco scored points there. I also asked for extra hot sauce and they furnished me a bottle of hot red sauce made from scotch bonnets (very hot peppers) that was perfect in its hot hot goodness. I am so happy and with a chatty ambiance I can see lots of Acapulco in my date night future.

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    Yvonne B.

    I had a great night here recently. We were a group of six so we prebooked a table, just in case and indeed the queue was already out the door when we arrived. We got seated about 15mins after the reserved time but got menues straight away. I found the menues simple and uncluttered with options for gluten free demands (corn tortillas). We ordered margaritas by the glass (not pitcher) as this actually works out a bit cheaper. The place was absolutely packed but the service was quick. We got a several fajita dishes, a burrito and a goats cheese tostada. Everything was delicious, especially the guacamole which was served with the fajitas. And there was plenty of it. We struggled a bit towards the end to get the bill and the water bottle was never refilled even though we asked for it (quite bad when you consider there's 6 girls drinking lots of margaritas). And that's where they lose a star.

    Dani B.

    Sigh! I like Mexican food and had really high hopes for Acapulco and I left pretty disappointed. The lunch menu didn't offer too much choice and the Chicken quesadilla I eventually ordered was bland and tasteless so I ended up eating most of my friends potato- or spud- skins, which were a bit better. He'd also ordered the wings and seemed pretty happy with those. The service was ok, the waitress wasn't too friendly but we got our food pretty quickly. With all of our dishes being around 6 Euro each, lunch was pretty cheap but not particularly cheerful.

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    Aoife O.

    Fun, bright and spicy - and that's just the chairs in Acapulco Restaurant! As for the food, it's colourful, tasty and plentiful. Yes, the spiciness has been toned down and some of the 'bite' that you get with authentic Mexican is missing, but the meals are far from bland. The classic enchiladas are a winner and like all good burritos, Acapulco's are packed to capacity. There is a veggie option for almost every dish which is refreshing (I never thought of Mexico as a country of vegetarians!) Tempting as it is, take Laura's advise and refrain from ordering a Margarita. They are very expensive at €8.50 and alas they don't stretch all that far. The house red wasn't great either (and believe me I'm no connoisseur) so best stick with beer or tequila. Oh, what a trial!

    Jo M.

    'Probably the best Mexican I've ever tasted' - that was my friend's opinion of the Acapulco burrito. However, having sampled the real deal, I'm afraid I couldn't say the same. Acapulco is great fun. It's not great Mexican food, but if you're up for a good night out with friends and a couple of bevvies (yes take everyone's advice and stick with coronas!) this is a grand old place to start your evening. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, and there are some cute little booths at the back, if you're lucky enough. I always wanted to sit upstairs though... My verdict: full marks for atmosphere, brilliant work with the star-shaped lanterns, and decent but flavourless Mexican.

    Kate M.

    This is a really fun 'mexican' restaurant. It's quite kitsch and some people might think a little naff, with its brightly coloured walls etc, but I think it's a bit of good fun. It has all the usual suspects you'd find on a Mexicana menu - tortilla chips and salsa, burritos, enchiladas, chilli and fajitas...I could go on but I'm sure you know what I mean. The food's good, not great, but the atmosphere of the place kind of makes up for the fact that you're not dining in a Michelin restaurant.

    Laura C.

    Love it!!! Please bear in mind that I am fully aware that the moniker 'Mexican' is pushing the boat out on this one, but it's the closest to Mexican food that we get here in Dublin, and it's damn good! The place itself is cool...funky light fitting, chairs that genuinely make you consider theft, and to top it all off...a winding staircase (just watch how many coronas you chug before venturing down; jungle gyms were fun when you were a carefree child, not so much for a tipsy...bigger child) The food is also pretty fab, less spicy than more authentic Mexican, but that's thanks mainly to the Irish palate not being able to handle proper spices. Try the nachos with beef for sure...delicious! The prices are right, and pop along for lunch when they have decent deals on. Only one minor criticism...don't get the pitcher of margarita: it's a bit small and not as much fun as straight tequila.

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    Please fix your hours. Walked about a mile to get a margarita and found it was closed when the hours state they were open.

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    Great food and lovely atmosphere! Good service and reasonably priced. Kids menu is also good. Margaritas are very good!

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    Burritos & Blues

    Burritos & Blues

    3.8(95 reviews)
    0.7 kmSouth Inner City

    Yet another update with a helpful tip! If you're hungry for a burrito but not hungry like the…read morewolf, don't be shy - ask for a diet burrito. The only difference is the size! For a very affordable €4.15 you get an 8" (a.k.a. normal-person-sized) tortilla which it's actually possible to finish without rolling yourself out the door. They still put in everything you ask for, just in smaller amounts. Very, very smart idea for anyone who doesn't want leftovers and doesn't feel like exploding their stomach, not today, thanks. I had mine with chicken and salsa #4. Chicken tasted very nice, marinated and grilled, and the salsa left my tastebuds glowing for about 10 minutes afterward. Just perfect. Check in on your mobile before you place your order, they have a 10% off check-in deal!

    Another excellent burrito bar in Dublin…read more The atmosphere is grand. They are friendly, charming, and ask how your day was. If you eat in, they will come by and make sure everything is to your satisfaction. In the off-chance it is not, they seem willing to rectify it. The ambience music is cool. While the seating is compact, it is comfortable enough - and it doesn't take that long to stuff the oversized purchase into your gab. Each time I come here, I order the same thing. A steak burrito, black beans, lots of cheese and lots of the hottest sauce. They often throw in a few peppers for me, just to be kind. They definitely are not mean when it comes to adding extras. When I say extra cheese, they do comply. Also, they add more than one scoop of meat. Usually a scoop and a third. The only complaint is they don't accept laser/visa. I dislike carrying any amount of currency in Dublin - so this is a minor inconvenience.

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    Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - mexican - Updated May 2026

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