Acapulco Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Acapulco, an enchanting Mexican restaurant located at 1262 Bristol St in Costa Mesa, CA. Acapulco’s menu is a vibrant celebration of authentic Mexican flavors that promises to delight every palate. Guests rave about the homemade warm chips, exceptional tacos, and the popular table-side guacamole, which truly enhances the dining experience.
The restaurant also offers a delightful brunch with unlimited mimosas and Cadillac cocktails, ensuring a perfect start to your weekend. Acapulco’s attentive service shines through with staff like Daisy and Hector, who are known for their friendliness and expertise, making you feel right at home. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance of casual warmth and energetic vibes, ideal for any occasion—be it a family gathering or a simple night out.
Come experience the lively ambiance and exceptional cuisine at Acapulco, where each visit feels like a joyous celebration!
ENCHILADAS
SPINACH ENCHILADAS
Sauteed creamy spinach in garlic butter, mushrooms, corn relish, rice, charro beans
ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS
Grilled chicken, jack cheese, salsa ranchera, sour cream, rice, refried beans
CRAB & SHRIMP ENCHILADAS
Lump crab meat, shrimp, jack cheese, onion, cilantro, roasted tomatillo sauce, avocado slices, sour cream, rice, sauteed vegetables
ENCHILADAS SUIZAS
Grilled chicken, salsa tomatillo, jack and cotija cheese, green onions, sour cream, rice, refried beans
CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Two cheese enchiladas, served with rice & beans.
KIDS STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
KIDS ROOT BEER
KIDS MAC AND CHEESE
KIDS SHIRLEY TEMPLE
KIDS PEPSI
KIDS CHICKEN FAJITAS
Grilled chicken breast, sauteed bell peppers and onions, shredded lettuce, jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole and warm tortillas
KIDS FANTA ORANGE
Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
KIDS MINI CORN DOGS
KIDS PEPPERONI PIZZA
KIDS DIET PEPSI
KIDS HAMBURGER
KIDS RASPBERRY LEMONADE
KIDS CHICKEN TAQUITOS
KIDS CHEESE QUESADILLA
KIDS APPLE JUICE
KIDS MILK
KIDS CHEESE PIZZA
KIDS SIERRA MIST
KIDS STEAK FAJITAS
Marinated skirt steak, sauteed bell peppers and onions, shredded lettuce, jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole and warm tortillas
KIDS MENU
PARTY PACKS & FAMILY FIESTAS
FIESTA FAJITAS
Choose Chicken or Steak Fajitas. Includes rice, choice of beans, corn or flour tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, chips and salsa.
BAG OF CHIPS
Serves 8. 16oz.
PINT OF SALSA
Serves 8
BEER BUNDLE
Choose your favorite 6 bottled beers to bundle!
FIESTA TACOS
Choose from: Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Chicken. Includes: Shells or Tortillas (Crispy Corn, Soft Corn, Soft Flour or Combo), Shredded Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream.
FAJITA & MARGARITA PARTY PACK
Choice of chicken or steak fajitas. Plus, tortillas, all the fajita fixings, rice, beans, and chips & salsa. Includes a Pitcher of Margaritas. (add 5 for Cadillac Pitcher)
TACO & MARGARITA PARTY PACK
Choose two proteins: ground beef, shredded beef or chicken. Plus, all the taco fixings, rice, beans, and chips & salsa. Includes a Pitcher of Margaritas. (add 5 for Cadillac Pitcher)
FIESTA COMBO
Select any two: Chicken Tamales, Chile Relleno, Enchiladas - Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Chicken, Cheese
CHIPS AND SALSA
16 oz. of Chips & pint of Salsa. Serves 8.
FIESTA CARNITAS
With Guacamole, Salsa Picante and Warm Tortillas.
DIET PEPSI
FRUIT PUNCH
RASPBERRY ICED TEA
SIERRA MIST
LEMONADE
ROOT BEER
PEPSI
MOUNTAIN DEW
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
COMBOS
TWO-ITEM COMBO
Select from Soft or Crispy Tacos, Enchiladas, Tamale, Chicken Taquitos and Chile Relleno
THREE-ITEM COMBO
Select from Soft or Crispy Tacos, Enchiladas, Tamale, Chicken Taquitos and Chile Relleno
MUY GRANDE PLATTER
Grilled chicken, tender carnitas, choice of one enchilada clasica. Served with sauteed vegetables, refried beans and rice
FLAN
Creamy, Mexican custard, rich caramel sauce, blueberries, raspberries, whipped cream
APPLE CHIMI
Creamy apple filling wrapped in a tortilla & fried to crispy perfection with a cinnamon-sugar coating. Served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & fresh berries.
DEEP-FRIED ICE CREAM
Vanilla ice cream in a cinnamon-sugar coating with chipotle-chocolate sauce, whipped cream
OREO COOKIE ICE CREAM TORTA
Ice cream, Oreo cookie crumbs, chocolate and caramel sauce, blueberries, raspberries
CARAMELO CHEESECAKE
Creamy cheesecake, caramelized plantains, caramel sauce, whipped cream
DESSERT
A LA CARTE/ADD ONS
TORTILLA SOUP
GUACAMOLE
ENCHILADA
RICE
SOUR CREAM
REFRIED BEANS
CHICKEN TAQUITOS
CHICKEN TAMALE
MEXICAN CAESAR SALAD
CHILE RELLENO
POLLO SANTA FE
Grilled chicken in our signature sherry-butter sauce, onions, tomatoes, bacon, served with rice and charro beans.
CARNE ASADA & CHEESE ENCHILADA
Sirloin steak and a cheese enchilada, guacamole, corn on the cob, choice of beans.
ARROZ CON POLLO
Marinated grilled chicken sauteed with salsa ranchera and onions, atop rice with avocado slices. Served with fresh vegetables
SEAFOOD TRIO
Grilled salmon, shrimp brochette and crab & shrimp enchilada, sauteed vegetables, rice
CARNE ASADA Y CAMARONES
Sirloin Steak topped with chimichurri sauce, shrimp, potatoes, onions, peppers, rice and charro beans.
GRILLED SALMON
Butter-wine sauce, pineapple-mango relish, rice, sauteed vegetables, bok choy.
SLOW-ROASTED CARNITAS
Slow-roasted pork simmered with garlic, oranges, lemons, cilantro, rice, charro beans, avocado slices, salsa picante.
SEAFOOD & SPECIALTIES
SOUPS AND SALADS
BBQ CHICKEN TOSTADA
Crispy chipotle tostada shell, lettuce, diced marinated grilled chicken, drizzled BBQ sauce, picante BBQ ranch dressing, topped with cilantro
CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, cotija cheese, avocado, pepitas, pico de gallo and crisp tortilla strips. Tossed together with our house-made serrano-grape vinaigrette.
GRILLED CHICKEN MEXICAN CAESAR
Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, house-made creamy cilantro caesar, garlic bread
TOSTADA COMPUESTA
Crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, iceberg lettuce, vinaigrette, jack and cheddar cheese, tomatoes, guacamole. Choose picadillo beef, carnitas, shredded beef or shredded chicken
TOSTADA DEL MAR
Crab, cod, and shrimp in a creamy jalapeno sauce, shredded lettuce, vinaigrette, tomatoes, green onions, shredded cheddar and jack cheese, guacamole, rice, tortilla strips in a tostada shell.
SOUP & SALAD
Chicken tortilla soup and Mexican Caesar salad
SHRIMP MEXICAN CAESAR
Romaine lettuce, grilled shrimp, house-made creamy cilantro caesar, garlic bread
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
Rich broth with fresh vegetables, diced chicken, crispy tortilla strips, jack cheese, avocado slices
CHICKEN FAJITA TOSTADA
Chicken, fajita vegetables, shredded lettuce, refried beans, shredded cheddar and jack cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream in a tostada shell with choice of dressing.
BUFFALO WINGS
10 buffalo chicken wings served with ranch dressing
GRILLED CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Grilled chicken, drizzled with sour cream, guacamolito, salsa picante, topped with corn relish, parmesan cheese.
MUCHO MACHO-TIZER PLATTER
Shrimp & spinach queso, buffalo chicken tenders or wings, chicken taquitos, cheese quesadilla
QUESO WITH SHRIMP AND SPINACH
Creamy spinach & spicy cheese dip loaded with shrimp, served with warm ciabatta bread
CEVICHE ROJO
Mahi-mahi, shrimp, guacamole, pineapple, mango relish
FRESH GUACAMOLE
Prepared just as you like it!
CHEESE QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla with a hint of garlic butter, melted jack cheese and mild pasilla chiles
SHREDDED BEEF QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla with a hint of garlic butter, shredded beef, melted jack cheese and mild pasilla chiles
NACHOS ULTIMOS
Choose Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken, Picadillo Beef or Carnitas
SHRIMP COCKTAIL GRANDE
jumbo and small shrimp in a cocktail sauce, chamoy, avocado slices
SHREDDED CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla with a hint of garlic butter, shredded chicken, melted jack cheese and mild pasilla chiles
APPETIZERS
FAJITAS
FAJITAS GIGANTE
Grilled sirloin steak, chicken and shrimp. Served with rice, refired beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and choice of corn or flour tortillas
SIRLOIN STEAK FAJITAS
Guajillo-chipotle marinated sirloin steak. Served with rice, refired beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and choice of corn or flour tortillas
FAJITAS DUO
Select two, choose from grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp
VEGGIE FAJITAS
Pasilla chile relleno, sauteed vegetables. Served with rice, refired beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and choice of corn or flour tortillas
GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Chile-citrus marinated chicken breast. Served with rice, refired beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and choice of corn or flour tortillas.
SHRIMP FAJITAS
Chipotle-garlic marinated shrimp. Served with rice, refired beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and choice of corn or flour tortillas
FIESTA TACOS
Choose from: Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Chicken. Includes: Shells or Tortillas (Crispy Corn, Soft Corn, Soft Flour or Combo), Shredded Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream.
FIESTA COMBO
Select any two: Chicken Tamales, Chile Relleno, Enchiladas - Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Chicken, Cheese
FIESTA CARNITAS
With Guacamole, Salsa Picante and Warm Tortillas.
FAMILY FIESTAS
DRINKS
MOUNTAIN DEW
PEPSI
ROOT BEER
FRUIT PUNCH
RASPBERRY ICED TEA
SUGARFREE RED BULL ENERGY DRINK
LEMONADE
RED BULL ENERGY DRINK
DIET PEPSI
2-PACK: RED BULL ENERGY DRINK
SIERRA MIST
TACOS DE LA CALLE
Trio of street tacos, carnitas, steak, chicken, charro beans, sauteed vegetables
BAJA FISH TACOS
Crispy Dos Equis beer battered fish, cabbage, pineapple-mango relish, smoked jalapeno tartar sauce, charro beans, sauteed vegetables.
AL PASTOR TACOS
Guajillo-chipotle adobo marinated pork, cabbage mix, grilled pineapple, guacamole, charro beans, sauteed vegetables
BURRITO GIGANTE
Jack & cheddar cheese, rice, charro beans, guacamole, salsa picante, salsa colorada, sour cream. Choose shredded chicken, shredded beef or carnitas
STEAK ASADA BURRITO
Steak, pico de gallo, jack cheese, salsa ranchera, sour cream, rice, refried beans.
CHICKEN ASADA BURRITO
Grilled chicken, pico de gallo, jack cheese, salsa ranchera ,sour cream, rice, refried beans.
CHICKEN TACOS VAMPIROS
Two handmade corn tortillas grilled with jack cheese and chicken. Topped with guacamole, serrano chiles, salsa picante, pico de gallo, cilantro & cotija cheese. served with rice & charro beans.
CARNE ASADA TACOS VAMPIROS
Two handmade corn tortillas grilled with jack cheese and carne asada. Topped with guacamole, serrano chiles, salsa picante, pico de gallo, cilantro & cotija cheese. Served with rice & charro beans.
BEEF BIRRIA TACOS
Three handmade corn tortillas, grilled with a layer of melted jack cheese. Filled with beef birria & topped with onion-cilantro mix. Served with black beans, rice, marinated red onions, and consomme.
TACOS & BURRITOS
MARGARITAS, BEER & WINE
CORONA
WATERMELON MARGARITA - 32 OUNCE
Serves 6 margaritas! Made with Lunazul Reposado, lime juice, agave nectar and watermelon puree.
GNARLY HEAD SAUVIGNON BLANC
LUNETTA PROSECCO
BUD LIGHT
BLACK STALLION CHARDONNAY, NAPA
ROBERT MONDAVI CHARDONNAY
MODELO ESPECIAL
CADILLAC MARGARITA
Premium Lunazul Reposado, Triple Sec and Sweet & Sour, with a shot of Cointreau Noir.
MODELO NEGRA
DIORA PINOT NOIR, MONTEREY
BEER BUNDLE
Choose your favorite 6 bottled beers to bundle!
HOUSE MARGARITA
Gold Tequila, Triple Sec and Sweet & Sour.
CORONA LIGHT
GNARLY HEAD CABERNET
ROBERT MONDAVI PINOT NOIR
HOUSE MARGARITA - 32 OUNCE
This party size margarita is made with Gold Tequila, Triple Sec and Sweet & Sour. Serves 6 margaritas.
CADILLAC MARGARITA - 32 OUNCE
This party size margarita is made with Premium Lunazul Reposado, Triple Sec, Sweet & Sour and Cointreau Noir. Serves 6 margaritas.