Very nice family owned operation with more than just the normal offerings of some mexican restaurants. My meal with tacos and a side order of chips and queso was to die for. These folks will also take the very best care of you and not keep you waiting. I plan on going back very soon. read more

I was really looking forward to trying Taqueria Acapulco after reading so many great reviews, but unfortunately, our experience didn't live up to the hype. Our server seemed a bit unfriendly, and the restaurant itself felt unclean, which was disappointing. The food tasted like it had been sitting for a while--everything just had that "stewed too long" flavor. We enjoyed the Al pastor with pineapple tacos the most but the others including the chicharron and asada we didn't even eat. It's possible we didn't order the right things, but overall it just didn't hit the mark for us. Maybe we caught them on an off day, but I'm not sure we'd give it another try. If we did, we wouldn't order tacos. read more

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Touring Indiana University with my son, we stopped in taqueria Acapulco for a meal after a long day of campus tours and presentations. Tacos were unique, exceptionally delicious and spicy. My son's burrito was rather average. read more

The amount is very generous and tastes great! This is the second time I order from this restaurant and there are months in between so the experience has been consistent too! read more

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I have a hard time finding good tacos and carnitas since moving to Indiana from Arizona and the carnitas taco was excellent! We ordered 3 tacos (carnitas, asada, & pollo) and 1 tinga quesadilla. All of the food was delicious and large portions, my order was ready quickly. Staff was nice and restaurant was very clean for a college town. Would definitely eat here on my next visit to Bloomington! read more

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Casual and authentic Mexican restaurant. A few tables and friendly & quick service. The food was really good. I loved the Cubano Torta and my taco was good. Great white queso. They're applying for their liquor license so my hope is margaritas are in their future read more

Taqueria Acapulco - Half my Tortas and a Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

This is a simple, nicely decorated kind of cheap eats place located in Bloomington downtown. The place has a very authentic feel with latin classics playing on the TV, and great tropical scenery wall murals. The menu is simple and authentic, staff is very friendly and if you speak Spanish very interesting to talk with. I not only enjoyed the food here but the interaction with the staff. Menu is on the wall, you order at the counter and they bring it out to you. This is not your typical enchilada, taco, burrito restaurant with too much cheese and a side of rice and beans. This is authentic, with sopes, huaraches, and tortas made with a truly authentic spin. Enjoyed the crema, cotija cheese, and shredded lettuce and all the flavors were awesome. Whoever is cooking behind the scenes is making great street food, nicely presented, for a great value. Will go back when I'm in Bloomington. read more

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The food portions are massive, taste is average though a 7.5/10. Definitely good variety of food. The Horchata water was delicious! Plate presentation is pleasing, the flatware is very cheap--something to consider upgrading. read more

VERY casual dining, but the food is excellent and contends with everything on the square. The food is superb. Not too spicy, but with some very delicious hot sauces provided on the side. I had the Burrito Especiale, which had a wonderfully Smoky flavor. My wife had the tacos. They tasted authentic...not bar food tacos. If you're on a diet, you're in trouble! Excellent read more

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Must-Try: Quesa Birria and Burrito Especial Pro Tip: Wash it down with an ice-cold Coke Mexicana --nothing better! If you're craving authentic Mexican flavors, Taqueria Acapulco is where it's at. From the inviting, cozy atmosphere to the incredible street-style bites, every dish feels like a flavorful escape to Mexico What to Order: The Quesa Birria is loaded with tender, juicy meat and melty cheese--don't forget to dip it in the rich consommé! The Burrito Especial is a game-changer, stuffed to perfection and packed with flavor. Everything we had was super flavorful and not spicy at all. It was a lot busier when we first arrived - 1:30pm and the staff was so friendly and helpful! Keep in mind - they do NOT sell beer, alcohol etc read more

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We were on kirkwood looking for lunch and ending up wandering in here. As a restaurant we've never been to before, we deemed it our restaurant of the month. Walking in, it has the feel of an authentic Mexican restaurant. The decor as fun and the place was small. It's kind of confusing what you're supposed to do when walking in - order at counter / seat yourself / wait to be seated. The lady working was super friendly and had us find a table and supplied us with menus. The menus were great because the entire back is photos of the food, which made my choice easy ! The table was unfortunately very wobbly. Barely touching it, sent it flying. On the tv, it seemed like they were streaming a YouTube DJ - which I thought was super fun ! When we got our food, we received huge portions ! My partner had asked if one would be enough for his lunch portion, so we had to laugh when it was set in front of him. My tortas was amazing. The only tortas I had ever had was steak, so having the Cubana was certainly different. The salsa was also phenomenal - so good that my partner even commented on how tasty it was. Definitely recommend coming in - the staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the portion sizes are huge ! I gave 4 instead of 5 stars simply because of the confusion on what to do, the table being wobbly, and the inconsistency of prices on the menu. read more

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Great service and great Mexican food! Compares to places in Southern California! Pulled chicken chalupa - pulled chicken is their specialty (as stated on the menu lol) lots of veggies on top a crisp and fluffy shell like an open faced sandwich. Would 100 percent get again Al pastor Gordita - comes with two fried tortillas like a sandwich and just the meat. Wish it came with more veggies so that the tortillas didn't overtake the flavor but it was still good. Loved the pineapple Green creamy sauce was excellent - put it on top of everything! read more

Great food. I had the Quesa Birria Tacos. There are four (4) tacos to an order, which was plenty (and probably shareable. Service was prompt and everyone was friendly. Take some time to walk around and visit the nearby stores. read more

Had quesa birria and it was very good! Service was very good and the inside was very nice and clean. My dad had street tacos and very much enjoyed them. If you want good authentic Mexican this is the spot to go! Highly recommend. read more

This is a small authentic Mexican restaurant on the square in downtown Bloomington. It's clean on the inside and there are probably about 10 tables to sit for dining. You can also order at the counter for carryout. I do not know if they had outside dining as it was February when we went. The waiter and the cashier were the same person and he was polite and attentive. I do not know how many staff they have since he was the only one we ever saw. The menu has many choices. As far as I know there is no kids menu. No cheeseburgers for kids or the like. You are served water although they do have Mexican Coke and a few other drink choices. I don't believe there are any signature drinks that I recall. The portion sizes are large and fresh. The food is good. I had the Cubana, which was tasty, but I probably would not get it again. It was too soggy on the bottom and had these "hot dog" looking things that might have supposed to have been sausage on them, but I'm not sure. My husband had enchiladas and said they were good. Our daughter had a chicken quesadilla and enjoyed it. The service was quick and if you are looking for authentic taste and some different dishes than the same old same old, I would give them a try! read more

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This unassuming Mexican restaurant on the Square blew me away. It looks like a nice, slightly upscale taco shop with counter service, but on a Saturday afternoon, we got table service. We ordered several items: Ham & Cheese Torta, Queso Birria (beef), and a Carne Asada Gordita. The torta was very good with the melty Oaxaca. The queso Birria was fantastic with corn tortillas that were soft, but strong enough to not fall apart while eating the taco. The Birria and consome was not as rich as other Birria I tried, the meat was tender and flavorful. My favorite dish was the Gordita. The carne asada was well cooked and seasoned on a thick homemade corn tortilla. I was ecstatic that the carne asada was tender and overcooked and burnt like other Mexican establishments. If you are looking for a solid Mexican restaurant in Bloomington, I highly recommend Taqueria Acapulco. read more

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The food here is amazing. As someone who grew up near the border, this is the best Mexican food that I have found in Bloomington. The seasonings and flavors are great, the server was really nice. read more

Excellent tortillas and salsa. Very authentic menu. However, I was underwhelmed by the actual meats in the tacos. The tripe had a nice flavor but was chewier than usual (it wasn't the crispy style), and the goat and pastor just seemed somehow muted. Even so, though, I still believe everyone who says it's the best Mexican food in town. read more

Easily the most authentic and delicious Mexican food in Bloomington. I have tried pretty much everything on the menu, and only found one thing that didn't quite appeal to me (which says nothing of its quality, just my taste). The food is fresh, served hot, flavorful, and is surprisingly not heavy. It feels like someone you love is cooking for you at home. And the server I always encounter is incredibly friendly and thoughtful. read more

Easily the best tacos in Bloomington. Good menu, good service, clean and welcoming atmosphere.

We were literally the only people in the restaurant on this particular day, which is not a great sign for the place. But we had a nice experience nonetheless. It's a nice little room and the service was good, even though the server said he had just started. Prices are probably a smidge high, but the food quality was good. I did think the tacos could use a little more creativity. They were essentially just meat, onion, and cilantro. And is was a LOT of onion. That said, the meats were of very high quality, so I still enjoyed them. So I would consider this place good, not great. I would be willing to come back, but wouldn't consider it essential. read more

Food was great, Service was ok. Just be careful when paying with a credit card. I was charge the same amount twice for the same visit on May 26th. I've contacted the restaurant 3 times and each time a lady answers the phone call and after I explain the issue she says hold on and hangs up on me. read more

Yes! Great tacos and great service! Also goat birria, the way it's supposed to be! My favorite taco place in town, and I've lived in neighborhoods with many taquerias before (including in Chicago and Brooklyn) so I can say this place would hold its own in both cities. read more

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This is some of the best Mexican food I've had. Relaxed atmosphere, very good service- we always sit and eat in - and great chips and salsa.

Yep, this is a hot spot. Authentic Mexican flavors, great menu, friendly service, and holy crap was it good. We had the birria tacos, quesadilla with picadillo de pollo, tripe taco, and chorizo taco. Heck even the salsa that comes with the chips is good. Great red and green sauces (red is really more orange but not stupid spicy). Agua frescas are on point as well. read more

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Amazing service and food was delicious 10/10 Walked in at random and was not disappointed service was polite and food was served quickly read more

The food is unusual and tasty. Portions are large! I have taken leftovers home multiple times. The server was efficient and helpful, making sure a friend and I had everything we wanted. It's a small simple restaurant and I highly recommend it. The walls are works of art. read more

I had a life changing experience here at Taqueria Acapulco. I ordered the chicken tacos on corn tortillas and it came out beautifully and tasted divine. I also received complementary chips and salsa which was incredible. The service was very nice and laid back. The menu is on the smaller side but I guarantee whatever you order will be perfect! read more

Delicious authentic tacos coming from someone who grew up eating tacos in South Chicago in the 80s. Give them a try!

This is one of the better spots in Bloomington for Mexican cuisine. The tacos are all excellent, and the quesadillas are great too - just keep in mind, they're quite large! Definitely worth a visit if you're craving Mexican food. read more

Great service. The food was good and also came in large portions, so each of the more expensive dishes are more like 2 meals at least. Worth the visit and would definitely go again! read more

Run, dont walk, to the best Mexican food in town! We have been bereft of good options since leaving California in 2010. But that ended today! Super fresh ingredients with attention to details - warm chips, homemade everything, and well seasoned/marinated meats. Excellent authentic options full of flavor without being too spicy (although they have options for that). I had the huaraches - a masa "boat" with beans pressed into it and then fried and topped with steak, lettuce, tomato, crema, avocado and queso fresco. My companion had a chivo (roasted goat) taco and a chicken tamale. Both were some of the best we've ever had. The tamale was large but perfectly cooked, steamed in banana leaves instead of corn husks - not too dry, not too moist and tender. The chicken was also moist and full of flavor with green chiles - spicy but doable for most. Everything was on point, including the horchata. Service was friendly and efficient, pricing was reasonable and portions generous. Can't wait to return - I want to try their sopes, tortas and enchiladas. Que bueno! read more

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Ordered the Quesa Birria and Horchata - the food was delicious and the horchata perfectly made. Our waiter was very friendly and the serving sizes were large. We definitely recommend and will be going back! read more

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The quesadillas are out of this world! Get it fried. It's huge and only $8! Service was fast. read more

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This place should be packed every day for the al pastor alone. Quickly became my favorite restaurant in town!

The food was delicious, every bit authentic and fresh!! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. A small eatery with big taste!

service was fast, place was decorated nicely, and food was great. went here after the IU Animal Behavior conference and didn't know what to try so i got a tamal, to which i loved!! the dough was moist and thick and the meat was not dry either! great seasoning. now, i try tamales everywhere i go and none compare to this place. hoping to get back soon! read more

The food was great and came very quickly. Our server was very nice and made sure we never ran out of chips and salsa (which was also really good). We got the tacos and quesadillas which were all very tasty read more

I have been here multiple times and everything on the menu is amazing! Especially the Tacos. It is a must try if you are in Bloomington and want Mexican Street food! read more

The tacos were amazing!! Service was very good and also quick. The ambiance was excellent felt like a cool Mexican restaurant