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(317) 637-5160
365 N Illinois St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
39.7724
-86.1596
Neighborhood: Central Indianapolis
Price:
$
Last updated 8.07.11
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
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What People Are Saying About Acapulco Joe's Mexican Foods
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In Short – Serving combination plates, strip steak, burgers and fried ice cream, guests flock to the eatery with south of the border décor. The atmosphere is described as friendly and fun where locals can enjoy good food at fair prices. Aside from its Mexican cuisine, the restaurant also serves American classics including biscuits and gravy. A full bar is offered along with takeout so guests in a hurry can step in and eat their food on the go.
12/30/11
When Joe died he took it with him.
by GustitorialMan at Citysearch
Acapulco Joe's was once the best of Indianapolis, great food, party bar, always happening. When Joe died it went down hill fast and never stopped falling. The food was once a perfect 5 stars and there was USUALLY a line going around the block of people waiting to get in. It is easy to get in anytime now. The food is so weak now that old Joe is probably spinning in his grave. Today I went for the last time, and was charged $12 for a chili con queso that was nasty. Avoid this once great dump. Try Puerto Villarte instead on 56th and Lafayette for good food.
08/24/11
Don't Bother
by tgc725 at Citysearch
It's not a place I'll return to! The waiter was rude, service slow, and it wasn't busy, only two other tables were occupied. The food was soso. I was disappointed as I had heard some good things about this place. Not worth the one star rating I gave It!
06/11/11
Awful!!!!!!!!!
by laurisa223 at Citysearch
I have heard so many great things about this place..so I stopped in today with the family...
Service=Horrible
Sat on Patio=Dirty and Disugusting....
Plates for hard queso dip (yuck)= Dirty
Didnt eat queso dip...it was like on big hunk of rubber...could not dip chips in it=Still had 2 buy it...about $8.00...eeewww
Very dissapointed...Oh yeah...
Breaded Tenderloin on menu=Pork Fritter...Very bad!!!!!!!
04/22/11
Mystery solved!
by wsomar at Citysearch
Ratings are either very good or very bad. Makes you wonder... here's the deal.
Acapulco Joe's serves pre-made cafeteria food in a Mexican-themed environment.
If you are looking for authentic Mexican food you won't find it here. It's more like the nachos sold at the local ball stadium with the cheese sauce that is pumped like hand soap from a plastic jug.
Folks that enjoy Taco Bell would probably enjoy Acapulco Joe's. People that enjoy MCL and Golden Corral might also enjoy it.
I suspect that people who tout it as "best Mexican" have probably never ventured far from central indiana. They probably also believe that Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is Mexico's Independence Day.
Our family took dances classes at a studio on the second level. We ate there - once! I don't think any of the five of us will ever return.
I'm not knocking the food - it's just not me. I'd rather stay home and eat Old El Paso - it's the same and cheaper.
If you enjoy eating at a school or work cafeteria then you will probably enjoy it. If you think Jonathan Byrd's is great then you'll probably think Acapulco Joe's is great.
I hope this helps solve the Acapulco mystery and puts it in perspective.
Bon apetit! (I meant to say, "Buen provecho!")
04/17/11
Fabulous Mexican Food
by indyscape at Citysearch
This is the best Mexican restaurant in town--FANTASTIC!!! I wish I could eat there every night.
