Acapulco Cocina & Bar: Authentic Mexican Food
Acapulco Cocina & Bar brings authentic Mexican flavor to Bucktown with standout red chilaquiles, green chicken enchiladas, steak tacos, carne asada plates, and generous burrito bowls. Regulars rave about fresh seasoning, friendly service, lively Mexican music, and delicious margaritas—especially the playful, potent tequila poppers and surprise shot. It’s welcoming for date nights, celebrations, and casual lunches, though one review flagged high prices and feeling ill.
What 41 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I order the carne asada plate every time and it’s amazing every time! Try it!”
“I came to celebrate my anniversary and the food was delicious. The environment is very warm and welcoming. The staff is sweet and so humble. If your in the area I recommend you stop by and grab a margarita… or two lol and enjoy the vibe ♥️”
“The best Margaritas and the best shrimp quesadillas!!!! Everything is so good!!! We live in Oak Park but this is a worth drive to the city!!!”
“This spot is amazing! Everything tastes fresh and had great seasoning. This place is top tier AUTHENTIC. I definitely recommend coming to check this place out if you’re craving some great Mexican Food. I had the green chicken enchiladas. The people were sweet and service was welcoming.”
“WOW. Unbelievably delicious. By far the best authentic Mexican food in the area, honestly the best ive had in the city! The carne asada is next level good. Tender and very flavorful. Refried beans were best ive ever had. Rice so good. Very welcoming and friendly Service. They treat you like their most important guest. 10/10 recommend this place. I hope to see more people in here as it just recently opened! Hopeful word of mouth starts to spread about this place. Great prices too! We will be regulars here now.”
“Probably the best Mexican food in the area! You guys have to come here. The interior is so nice, and the food is even better. The carne asada torta was definitely my favorite. I don’t know how they make their carne asada, but it’s the best I’ve had in a while. Definitely recommend ❤️”
“Fantastic - from the drinks to the food to the service. Then came the bill: two meals, an appetizer, 4 margaritas, and a beer for $75 (during happy hour). That’s hard to find these days. Couldn’t have asked for a more satisfying start to the weekend. This place deserves to be bustling!”
“My go-to Mexican restaurant in Wicker Park. Really good tacos, tortas and margs. They have 2 for 1 happy hour 4-6 everyday.”
“La comida esta muy rica, llevo años comiendo aquí y siempre han tenido buen servicio🫡”
“Stopped in for their happy hour special, and it did not disappoint. Margaritas were tasty… then came a surprising fun shot. 10/10.”
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