About Us

Established in 1976 Ernestine Zegar and her family have been in the business for over four decades. The family has been part of the St. Ann community for more than 40  years .Ernestine came to St. Louis in 1976 as an immigrant from Mexico looking to be part of the American dream. She brought her authentic Mexican taste for food from her home town of Oaxaca Mexico. In 1976 Ernestine opened a small Mexican restaurant with a seating capacity of 40 people located at 10806 St. Charles Rock Road in St. Ann. A single mother of 5 children, she went to school at night to get her legal citizenship while running her business during the day. Ernestine Zegar has achieved several awards in categories such as Business Woman of the Year to Entrepreneur in Small Business . She has been a pioneer in the Hispanic community holding a position with the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce for many years. Ernestine has helped several other Mexican Restaurants get their start in the area and continues to help countless others including pioneers in the Hispanic community with their needs whether professional or personal.  

 Acapulco was one of the first Mexican restaurants in the St. Louis area and went on to open five other locations over the years. In 1992 she bought the location at 10114 St. Charles Rock Road and continues to run the establishment with her family serving traditional authentic dishes and delicious Margaritas.