Cabrito (El), San Marcos

Acapulco has literally thousands of restaurants. Most of them don't last... mediocre food, bad service, poor atmosphere. El Cabrito stands the test of time!!! They have been serving traditional, authentic Mexican dishes since 1963! They take their name from their signature dish - Cabrito al Pastor - which is baby goat roasted on an open fire... it is phenomenal. Professional food critics all agree... the best in ALL of Mexico. They are also famous for their Chicken Mole Negro... either in enchiladas or sauteed with a chicken breast. Phenomenal!!! Beyond these two signature dishes, El Cabrito Restaurant features classic, traditional Mexican dishes from most regions of Mexico. One can sample Tampiqueña de Filete (a marinated steak grilled to perfection) that includes a tamale with mole sauce. Tequila Shrimp (Camarónes al Tequila); Enchiladas Verdes (Chicken enchiladas with a sweet and slightly spicy tomatillo sauce); and Fresh Fish plates (served in a variety of ways) are their customer's favorites. THE best restaurant in Acapulco for quality, portion size, price, service and atmosphere!! Highly recommended. Visit once and you'll certainly return.

The setting: Sober, cozy, good decoration, nice music in the background. The service: Well, we had a somewhat grumpy waitress, but the rest of the crew was very nice. The food: AMAZING!!! One of those memorable meals you have in life. The price tag: Quite affordable actually. We ended up spending a little less than $15 each, including drinks and tip. You definitely get a huge bang for the peso!!

This family owned business is filled with hard work, amicability and great food for a great price. If you're looking for authentic home cooked Mexican food with a kick and that won't make a dent in your wallet while on vacation, this is no doubt the place to go. You won't believe me until you try it! My parents go every year and they are going in on week!