Acapulco Fresh Mexican Grill

I have been going to this Acapulco Fresh for almost 15 years and must say they have the best Mexican food by far in the state of Washington. I live in Des Moines and make the drive to get their food weekly. The burritos, tacos and nachos are amazing. The chicken and carne asada are very well seasoned and the salsa is spot on. The prices are reasonable and absolutely worth every penny. The staff is extremely friendly and have a great memory as I only have to tell them what I want if I change my normal order. Love this place and if it wasn't so far away I'd eat there more often.

We got take-out from this restaurant recently.The snapper salad was quite good. The fish tasted fresh, and the other flavors complemented the fish quite well.The chicken taquitos were crispy, warm, and yummy.The Nachos were unfortunately too limp and soggy. I would not order those again.My husband got the quesadillas, which were also a bit soggy, although not as soggy as the nachos, so he said that he gives the quesadillas 4 stars.We might get take-out from this restaurant again. It satisfied our recent craving for Mexican food. We weren't overly impressed, but overall we liked most of the food.

We ordered the steak enchilada special and the steak chimichanga, both were good and I especially liked the flavor of the steak. The meal also came with a portion of chips and there is a buffet style setup where you can get salsa and sides. With that said portion felt a little too small and I would either go with a combo or add an extra taco next time.

I have been going to Acapulco Fresh for years. Super friendly staff, great food and the salsa bar is to die for. I have all of the tacos: fish, steak, chicken and pork. All are delicious. Reminds of the street tacos I used to get in Sayulita. I also like the Burrito Grande with Chicken or just veggie. The green sauce on top is killer. I also like the quesadillas - chicken, pork or steak...all good.It is always consistent, good prices, great food and nice staff!

I happened upon this place just by driving by on Memorial Day weekend and I was impressed they were open, which very few places were. The service was great. The lady working was friendly and provided some good pointers on what to order and highlighted how fresh the food was. I ordered the tacos based on her feedback and she was totally right. The carne asada was fresh and very lean and the rice and beans are great. I also really like their salsa options. They have a spicy version that's VERY spicy, which I love since very few Mexican restaurants offer a really spicy option.

5 stars for their bean and cheese burrito which is what I always get. So simple, and so perfect. It tastes exactly the same as it did in the 1900's when I frequented the old Redmond location (RIP) as a teen. The ideal ratio of ingredients, and the perfect ooey-gooey melted cheesiness. How do they do it??? Comes with fresh tortilla chips, and don't miss the self-serve salsa bar -- every single one is a hit! Acapulco Fresh, thank you for being there for me throughout the years!

One of the go to spots for us for Mexican food in the area! We love the smothered chili verde burrito and the chimichanga. Their salsa is also to die for!

Stopped by Acapulco after taking my dog swimming next door. Staff was incredibly friendly, asked if we had been in previously and made appropriate recommendations. The salsa bar was fresh and so good, I had to get 2 to go containers of the salsa. Not crowded and very inviting place. 10/10 will be back and recommend to anyone.

I am going to bump my review to good, 4/5. I have given this place more than one low review, but for good reason. I tell the truth and even if your food is 10/10, things like price, portion, service and communication all affect my overall score, so when people come back and say, "These are good people". my reply is good people do better. I had an amazing meal here this week and can say the overall experience was 5 star, however, based on history, I can't upgrade the review that high. I stand by my claim that any retail business needs a functional website. These days you can manage and update them yourself, it's doesn't require a degree and technical background, if you ever created a Myspace page, you can create a website today. I'm assuming this place is family run and the girl/woman who is at the front counter is always face down texting, so if you can master your phone, you can master a website or at a minimum update the Yelp page with hours, closure and pictures of the menu board. These are good people and honest people, the food is really good and after 30 years, there are probably only 2 meals out of the hundreds that I regret. I think I had a burrito once that just didn't have enough flavor and one time I had the nachos and it looked like a half portion compared to what I was used to. I'd assume we won't see them expand back to other cities again, but that is too bad. It's is seriously 55-60 minutes for me to get here with light traffic. The Bellevue, Issaquah, Sammamish and Redmond location would all cut my drive time in half if they still existed.I have to pass 100 Mexican places be it full service, fast food or a truck on my journey here and 99% of the time, it's worth it, but again, when you show up and the place is closed, well, that is not showing your customers love. Someone should encourage these people to claim their yelp page, I think it would generate more business with more photo's hours and they could even post daily special to attract more clients as well.

After reading a recent update to another review, I find it imperative to highlight the traditional ethos of Acapulco Fresh, a family-run establishment that has become a culinary beacon in King County for over 30 years. This jewel in the realm of Mexican cuisine closes annually for a familial respite in December, a practice some may critique but one I find commendably rooted in values. Contrary to contemporary norms, this establishment eschews digital presence in favor of a more personalized touch. Their remarkable ability to recall individual customer preferences, particularly with burritos, speaks volumes of their dedication to service and culinary excellence.Their old-school approach is a refreshing departure from the impersonal trends increasingly pervasive in Seattle's dining scene. The heart of Acapulco Fresh lies not just in its gastronomic offerings but in the people behind it. Their unwavering commitment to quality is evident in every dish, particularly their burritos, which I dare say, are unparalleled in the region.My own journey with Acapulco Fresh dates back to the mid-90s in Redmond, relishing their consistent burritos and zesty fresh salsas. The experience here transcends mere dining; it is a celebration of authentic, flavorsome Mexican fare, sustained with passion and warmth that only a family business can bestow. Acapulco Fresh stands as a testament to the time-honored tradition of quality and personal touch in an age of technological dominance.