Went to a Sunday dinner with friends. Wanted to try a new place for us and chose Acapulco. This place is right on route 7 surrounded by a hotel. There were quite a few people already when we arrived but were seated quickly. Our waiter Chris, took our drinks order and gave us more time to decide. So many choices! I got the pork chimichangas, and my friends got chicken chimichangas and tacos. We each loved our choices. Highlights were the sides which were the pico de gallo and guacamole. So tasty, we each remarked about how good they were. Didn't have room for dessert. But I can definitely see us returning shortly! If you're in the area, this is a Must Try!! read more

I drive past there a lot and always wanted to try it. It's a small place but well kept. The service was great. I ordered a Chimichanga and it was very good but it didn't come with all the accoutrements one is used to getting at most Mexican restaurants. I think for the price, that should be a standard addition. I enjoyed the food none the less, I do think there are other places that are equally as good. read more

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Beef Chimichanga. - Mexican Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

Acapulco is great. period. Their Happy Hour 4-7 with $7.00 margaritas - several flavors (that taste homemade not just out of a bottle), the new fall menu with a great poblano/ squash soup, the Fall Feista Enchiladas- filled with roasted squash, with poblano sauce and cream and the Chipotle Harvest Salmon. all 2 thumbs up winners. Once you pass through the doors and are greeted by Nori , feels like home..... (or perhaps comfortable is a better word.) not fancy but fun. read more

Today was my first time here. It definitely won't be my last time. The restaurant is 45 minutes from my house and worth the drive. I wanted to try a new place and I am so glad I found this authentic Mexican restaurant. The food is so delicious. The service was perfect. They had the perfect balance of checking in without hovering. I love this family owned restaurant. They appreciate your business and want you to enjoy your experience at their restaurant. I highly recommend this place. What a wonderful gem of a place. I can't wait to go back. read more

Made. reservation through Yelp. Our table was ready and we were seated promptly. Everyone that tended to us was warm, friendly and attentive. They started us right away with chips and salsa. All of our food was very good. My steak was DELICIOUS!! Drinks were generous. We really enjoyed everything that we had. The tables are not too close together which is nice. Bar area is separated by a half wall. Plenty of parking. We will definitely be back. read more

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Great birria tacos! Very flavorful consommé. Really enjoyed 5he elote and guacamole as well. Staff extremely friendly and accommodating.

Acapulco is our favorite Mexican in the area. Nory and the staff treat you like family. They've made the interior inviting and the food is fresh and oh, so tasty!! My favorites are *Chicken Poblano* & *Pollo à la Crema* - The Chile Relleno is the best I've had. No breading! So feels healthy. read more

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I had the steak and chicken tacos. They were very good. My friend had the steak with Mexican sauce which was very tender. The guacamole was good as well. I'll definitely be back. It's family owned and the cooks are great. read more

Love this place! A little hidden in the hotel, but the space is really nice and well decorated. The staff is always incredibly kind and caring. Some of the best margaritas in the area! read more

Brand new addition to the menu, that they said will officially be added soon! Coconut shrimp, and it was delicious! read more

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Coconut Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

We were looking for a quick snack on way home and my husband could not believe I ( well thanks to Yelp ) found a 5 star Mexican place that we did not even know existed. What a great find! It used to be an Indian place few years back and the new owner took over LY. Authentic, warm, amazing customer service which is kind of rare to find these days. Yelp did not disappoint :) we only ordered the guac and their special recipe beef taco and I was so bummed we weren't that hungry to order more! Definitely will come back and try more on their menu! read more

I've lived in the area for 40+ years. I am guilty of judging a book by its cover. I always thought a place called Acapulco in a Days Inn Motel would be a bad idea dinner. I was sooooo wrong. Service: Perfect Food: Delicious Drinks: Generous Value: Outstanding I will DEFINITELY go back. I'm just sorry that I didn't stop in earlier. Check this place out!! It is really good! read more

A True Hidden Gem! This family-run Mexican restaurant is a treasure. The flautas were absolutely delicious--crispy, flavorful, and clearly made with love. You can taste the authenticity in every bite. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service makes you feel like part of the family. A must-visit spot for anyone craving real, homemade Mexican food! read more

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Delightfully delicious! We were greeted warmly by our hostess and seated promptly. The restaurant layout is open, fastidiously clean and visually appealing. Warm chips and a tangy salsa arrived with glasses of ice water. We ordered main courses without appetizers because we wanted to save room for dessert. Service was quick but never rushed. My enchiladas mole were VERY good, probably the best I have ever had. The seasoning was spot on, and the accompanying rice and refried beans were prepared with as much care as the entree...excellent! My wife enjoyed her version of enchiladas, served with red sauce and black beans, just as much. The fresh lemonade and horchata were tasty and an excellent meal accompaniment. My wife ordered the flan for dessert and I chose sopapillas with ice cream. The flan was creamy and the sopapillas were sweet and cinnamon infused; both were perfect endings to a fantastic meal. Plan to stop in soon at this wonderful family run restaurant; you won't be disappointed! read more

Awful. Pro: The margaritas were strong and not too sweet. Cons: Though the presentation of the $15 guacamole was promising with the big stone bowl and the table-side preparation, what was served was mealy and bland. No garlic. Not enough real lime juice. (What was she squeezing out of that plastic bottle? If it was lime juice, it was seriously watered down.) No cilantro. 2. We waited an HOUR for our main course. The servings were tiny. The chicken was as dry as sawdust. Not a penny was spent on garnishes or sauces. No cilantro. No parsley. Nothing. It was the worst Tex/Mexican meal I have ever had. For better, fancier, and faster, try Southwest Cafe, also in Ridgefield. For cheaper, try Chipotle. It is astonishing to consider all the good reviews here. What can I say? In an age when investors invest in reviewers too, who knows what it's true and what is not. I've just saved you a bad experience. read more

When I told my boyfriend this restaurant was in a Days Inn, he looked at me like I had three heads. He didn't want to go at first. Didn't trust the reviews. Now it's his favorite Mexican restaurant in Westchester. He got the steak fajitas and loved them. I got the steak chimichanga and it was really good, too. Although I wish it had a bit more steak in it. Great restaurant and service! read more

What a gem - hidden in plain sight! Tucked in by the Days Inn, have driven right by so often and now I'm sorry we haven't stopped in sooner. Everything was delicious - definitely recommend the Birria. Service was outstanding, so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back! read more

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Birria...a family recipe and delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

Amazing. Right off the bat. The server, Nori, was so sweet and very welcoming. The food was so delicious. The presentation of each dish was also amazing. The place was neat and clean. It was very calm and pleasant. I definitely recommend to those who love real Mexican food! read more

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - Birria Tacos Lemonade - Mexican Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

This is an update to a review posted a bit more than a year ago. The qualities that made Acapulco Grill and Bar an enjoyable experience have not only continued, but improved with time, and dedicated efforts on the part of the owners assure their customers' experience is a memorable one. On my initial experience, the warmth and genuineness of Nory and her sister, Claudia, was immediately apparent. Upon entering, you're greeted as family. One has only to observe how others are greeted, the familiarity lets you know they have a strong repeat fan base, myself included. Whether it be Yamileth, Ronny, Samantha, or Nory, herself, taking orders, they remember their customers, and it's a lovely feeling indeed. Its location on Route 7 in a Days Inn, might well be why it can be overlooked. As word continues to spread of its honest value, varied and flavorful menu items, and welcoming ambiance, hopefully it will receive the notoriety it deserves. The main part of the restaurant is cheerful and open, stepped in one area, and is simply and tastefully decorated, the linens fresh and table runners of authentic Mexican fabrics and designs. There is a separate party/banquet/ buffet room off the darkened bar, replete with tequilas and pottery mugs for mezcalitos lining the shelves. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 PM, Tuesdays to Fridays (closed Mondays), offering 2 for 1 margaritas, a selected reduced price beer and wine list, and a variety of appetizers. Standouts here include the jalapeño poppers, the fajita quesadillas, and birria tacos. Fresh totopos corn chips and salsa are brought immediately. Prices are competitive with restaurants in the area, weighted more toward the value side, despite the ever increasing costs of running a business, let alone a restaurant. Ah, the food... The traditional warmth readily apparent extends into the menu, replete with not only tried and true Mexican favorites such as quesadillas, flautas, fajitas, tacos, and the like, but more recently expanding horizons to include the traditional dishes of Puebla, where Nory and Claudia are from. I hadn't known that Puebla is credited as the birthplace of the revered mole poblano sauce, a labor-intensive dish including up to fifty different ingredients. I can't get enough of their enchiladas mole; the richness and depth of flavor is addicting. Another traditional dish is the cochinita pibil, pork marinated with annatto, sour orange, garlic and onion, and cooked in a banana leaf. Their birria, similarly, achieves a complexity of taste of its own right. In taco form, or as an entree, you can taste the authenticity of their family's recipe. I was pleasantly surprised, as well, when I ordered a chimichanga. In many Mexican restaurants, they are bland and heavily-weighted from the fryer. Not so, here; it was light and crispy, with an almost phyllo-like crunch. I'm looking forward to sampling the myriad other offerings. I've got an eye on that churro cart. Unfortunately, I'm usually too full to save room for dessert. As I'm writing this, it's a Monday, the one day of the week they're closed. (Insert melancholy violin music here...) Already I'm thinking guacamole and hibiscus margaritas, rimmed with tajìn. And the mole, always the mole. read more

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It was a delight to stop in to Acapulco for the first time. The food was delicious and the staff was warm, engaging, and welcoming. We're looking forward to coming back very soon. read more

This restaurant was recommended by several friends. They all said the food is amazing. They were right! So glad I ordered takeout yesterday. Both my husband and I loved our dishes. I highly recommend Acapulco Mexican Restaurant! read more

Great, authentic food, terrific service. Loved it! We enjoyed the guac, queso fundido, fried calamari and numerous tacos. The churros looked amazing but we were so full--will have next time. Thank you to everyone! read more

Great place for authentic Mexican. Food and people are great. So glad I found this place.

Overall this place was good, but not a stand-out. I'd come back sometime though. Friendly staff. Starting with the good... The prices were fantastic. Best prices around by far. It is one of the few place you can go these days and not break the bank. All prices easily 15% cheaper than other ones nearby. The other huge standout was the staff. They were all extremely kind and attentive. The owner came out to say hi and he was super nice. The waitresses also were fantastic! Now for the improvement areas... The ambiance was nothing special, but had some nice features. They could add more decor to make it better. The food was average. Actually hard to rate because it depends on what you get. The enchiladas were awesome, the chimichanga was average, the rice was average, and the beans were way too salty. The chips and salsa were good though. The margaritas were slightly above average, but they were not well mixed, so there were weird ice chunks all over the place. Good taste though. Overall I'd come back. Not my first choice, but the friendly staff makes me want to visit again. read more

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Did not have time to wait at Hoodoo Brown BBQ so we Yelped this place and went on the strength of the reviews. The staff could not be nicer and the flavors were all on point. Best Carnitas I've had outside of Mexico City! read more

Their food is amazing. It tastes like real homemade food. The staff is friendly and you feel at home here. Their margaritas are also excellent. read more

This was our first time at Acapulco and we will definitely return. The service was excellent. The guacamole made atbthe table delicious. The fajitas and bowls very fresh and tasty. read more

Good great! Service outstanding! I truly feel this is the best authentic Mexican Food in the area! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly! read more

Ridgefield is lucky to have some amazing restaurants, but we have been missing a great Mexican since we lost Panchos and Gringos 15 years ago! Well, no more! We entered Acapulco Grill & Bar with trepidation, given our experience with previous restaurants in this space but we were effusively greeted by one of the owners. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. The service was impeccable; attentive and interesting. My mantra with restaurants is if there are people eating there of the same ethnicity as the food, it's probably good, and our only company on this mid-afternoon Friday were a Hispanic young man and his father. The margarita I ordered was exceptional, and mixed fresh - people who know me know I'm particular about mine. The food was also made fresh to order, the tortilla chips and salsa homemade and delicious, my steak quesadilla absolutely on point in taste and tenderness, his veggie burrito full of beans and fresh veggies. The owner's recipe hot sauces were excellent and, given the fact I am not a lover of chilis, I would happily go back and eat them again. The owner was happy to tell us that they make their own tortillas fresh as well. You could taste the love. I was so blown away by the food that I felt the need to come away and write my first Yelp review!! Nory, I absolutely wanted another margarita but it was 4pm and I'm not quite there yet! See you soon for my next one. read more

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant - House Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Ridgefield, Connecticut

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Super disappointed with this place. We came in with the intention to get a to-go order, and thought it would be fun to waste a little time at the bar. The hostess/bartender/server was nice, but the place itself it a little lacking. The bar is kind of in a separate room to the side with some little paper decorations hanging, but that's it, & my buddy's margarita was good, but said it had almost no alcohol in it. I ordered veggie fajitas and a chicken tamale. Now, I understand that my fajitas aren't going to come in a box with a sizzling cast iron skillet, but the vegetables weren't even sautéed! They were steamed or boiled in oil, probably (and I was given flour tortillas instead of corn). I ended up throwing it under the broiler myself, which defeats the purpose of takeout; that was a $17 bowl of steamed vegetables!!! The tamale was fine; it had wayyyyyy more cornmeal than I'm used to having, so it was almost like eating cornbread with chicken in the middle, and they served it with a ton of sauce on top (no husk), but the sauce wasn't very flavorful. Weird note; the beans reminded me of KFC; it's more like they're in a gravy (more like cannellini beans, too, versus black beans). There were a bunch of sides (guacamole, corn salsa, pico de gallo, green hot sauce, sour cream, etc), but except the regular mild salsa, they were all in little 2-tablespoon-sized cups. I guess they were meant to share, so the guacamole was enough for maybe one bite. Both our meals said they came with all these things but there was barely any and I don't think what they gave us was meant for sharing. Waste of money. read more

Friendly service. Warm atmosphere. Tableside prepared guacamole. Excellent food. Mole sauce is a family recipe and the best I ever had.

Amazing Mexican food! Great service and we will return. They make fresh guacamole at your table. Who could ask for more.

Acapulco is hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been too. Beyond that, it has the nicest staff and owners. Each time I've been there, once with some frie ds and once with my family, the owner greets each guest and welcomes them. The house margarita is super fresh and the sangria is excellent too. They have traditional Mexican dishes and the usual tacos/burritos/fajitas. The churro dessert comes in an adorable little wooden cart. There is Dulles de Leche inside the churro with whipped cream, chocolate and Dulce de Leche dipping sauce. Amazing. Ignore the location within a Days Inn on Rt..7 and go for the service and food! read more

Love this place!! We came in late at night and they served us. They were so kind and patient. The food was delicious. Will absolutely look forward to going there again! read more

I ordered delivery through Doordash. For some reason I did not have the option to add a detailed review on the doordash app so I decided to come here to leave one. This is the best Mexican- American food I've had since I relocated here from Los Angeles in October. It's been a tough go here food-wise, coming from a city with endless amazing options. This was a solid meal, delivered. It was clearly packed with care. All of the salsas were delicious as was the guac. I was so excited to receive an unexpected escabeche. T'was great! Will definitely order again or stop in sometime. read more

This is a family run business and the new owners are lovely! We have been two times and the food has been amazing and fresh. Especially nice are the chips and salsa that are complementary. This dishes are very generous and tasty. The margaritas are generous as well and fresh. Looking forward to returning and enjoying great authentic Mexican food. It is really nice and recently we were surprised with a happy birthday greeting from the staff, which was so nice. Highly recommended. read more

We dined there for Father's Day celebration. Only 3 other tables. The food is plain and boring. I have friends gave me raving reviews of this place but everyone in my family agreed it is not worth it. Service is good, worth the one star. read more

We live in the area and have been to Acapulco several times. They should rename it "Nory's Place" because the welcome you get by the owner makes you feel like you're walking into her home. The rest of the staff are just as nice. The food is excellent and everything is made with really fresh ingredients including the drinks. They also have a great Happy Hour from 3 to 6. There is a reason why they are getting 5-star ratings. Stop in, you won't be disappointed! read more

Hidden Gem! Please don't pass this restaurant by its totally worth trying. Delicious, fresh and homemade food. Margaritas are great, but I had a drink that was even better...Mexcalita, one of the best drinks I've had in awhike... Owner was so nice and appreciative of everyone who came in to dine. We live in Ridgefield and love to support the local businesses...our new go to place for Mexican food. read more

Had an absolutely delicious meal at aculpulco grill and bar. the Margaritas were fresh and tasty (big too) we loved the generous table side guacamole and the birria tacos were the best ever! Service was friendly and prompt and the house made chips were fresh warm and made in house! truly couldn't get better. Highly recommend trying them out. What a hidden gem!!! read more