Acapulco - Costa Mesa

Name: Acapulco - Costa Mesa
Address: 1262 S. E. Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, United States, 92626
Telephone: (714) 754-6528
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (372)

$30 and under

Mexican

1262 S. E. Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Good for groups

Serving up an "Everyday Escape" for our guests since 1960!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Sunday Brunch: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(714) 754-6528
Website
https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ramon Herrera
Catering
Bring the taste of paradise to your next event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between. Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/catering/
Private party facilities
We’ll make your next fiesta feel like a true getaway. Book one of our rooms, patios or semi-private dining areas for your event! Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/private-events/
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1262 S. E. Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 372 people are saying

Acapulco - Costa Mesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Great for brunch
Orange County
Kid-friendly
North Orange County
Great for brunch
North Orange County
Kid-friendly
North Orange County
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Acapulco - Costa Mesa offers an inviting ambiance with standout Sunday brunches praised for their selection and "beautiful backyard." Friendly service is highlighted, especially from staff like Hector and Roberto, who make visits special. Despite some holiday crowding issues, "delicious food" and "awesome cocktails" keep guests coming back for more.

372 Reviews

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Joan
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, reasonable price, excellent service! Yay!
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Selma
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roberto was fantastic! He was very accommodating and really made our brother’s birthday special. He was quick and we had lots of fun. This was our first time in the Costa Mesa location - beautiful backyard and really helpful staff in general.
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Gary VIP
Orange County47 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Sunday brunch they have reconfigured and revamped the Sunday brunch area. there seems to be more of a selection and it seems easier to move around the tables. there seemed to be more people to help with questions and service. the food was good the selection was good; would I come back yes
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Mitzi
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent Sunday brunch at Acapulco! We are definitely coming back!
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Kimberly VIP
Orange County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place to go for Sunday brunch. Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the fresh air and a little more space between tables. Servers are very customer-oriented and work hard to please.
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Rachael
Orange County1 review
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had reservations on Mother's Day but didn't get into the restaurant for about 30-40min after the reserved time. It was obvious the restaurant overbooked and the staff was panicking. Most of the food for the Mother's Day brunch was gone when we got into the restaurant. I think they extended it about 30 min after the 2 pm window but still the variety and amount of food was small for the amount of guest. We weren't offered water or champagne after being seated and eventually flagged down a waiter for champagne. My empathy goes towards the staff because being overbooked is challenging. I think we didn't get the Right experience because of this. It was also very warm inside the restaurant compared to the temperature outside.
Acapulco - Costa MesaResponded on May 14, 2025
We apologize for letting you down on Mother's day. My name is Hector Ramos, General Manager of the location. Please contact me at 714-754-6528. I would like to hear more about your experience. Thank you
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Diana
Orange County4 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst experience ever they ran out of food at all stations by 1pm people had to stand in lines to wait for food for 15/20 minutes. It’s supposed to be an all you can eat buffet. We will never go back.
Acapulco - Costa MesaResponded on May 17, 2025
I apologize for your experience. My name is Hector, General Manager of the location. Please contact me at 714-754-6528 I would like to hear more about your experience
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Kevin
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went here for Mother’s Day brunch. Had reservations but still waited 30 minutes to be seated. Once seated had to wait another 20 minutes for taco bar since they were out of food. Also had to wait 15 minutes for omelet bar. By the time we were done eating entrees, they were out of churros and the chocolate fountain had run out. Our waiter was extremely busy but was actually still very good. He apologized and explained that they were very short staffed for Mother’s Day. I felt that the restaurant intentionally overbooked on Mothers Day by allowing too many reservations. Our waiter was very good but the wait for food was unreasonable.
Acapulco - Costa MesaResponded on May 14, 2025
Good afternoon, thank you for your review, we apologize for letting you down on mother's day. My name is Hector Ramos, General Manager of the location. Please contact me at 714-754-6528 when you have a moment. I would like to hear more about your experience
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alana
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mario was an incredible server and so kind!! The hostesses were also incredibly kind, especially with long wait times and impatient people. birria tacos so worth it🙂‍↕️
Acapulco - Costa MesaResponded on May 9, 2025
Thank you for your review on Mario's service and hospitality.
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William VIP
Los Angeles25 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was Cinco De Mayo and the place was packed. Service was slow due to this. Food was great and drinks were good.
Acapulco - Costa MesaResponded on May 9, 2025
Good morning William, thank you for visiting us on Cinco de Mayo. We appreciate your review
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FAQs

Acapulco - Costa Mesa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Acapulco - Costa Mesa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 754-6528.

Acapulco - Costa Mesa is rated 4.2 stars by 372 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 13, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

1262 S. E. Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Hours of operation
Sunday Brunch: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ramon Herrera
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/
Phone number
(714) 754-6528
Catering
Bring the taste of paradise to your next event! We can accommodate groups from 10 to 10,000 and everything in between. Enjoy Taco Bars, Fajita Bars, Enchilada Bars & much more. Order online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/catering/
Private party facilities
We’ll make your next fiesta feel like a true getaway. Book one of our rooms, patios or semi-private dining areas for your event! Choose from Plated Menus, Buffet Menus or Mix & Match your favorite individual Trays. Inquire online or call 1-888-TORTILLA. https://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/private-events/

Acapulco - Costa Mesa

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What 372 people are saying

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