In fact, the ban had actually started in 1957, when Excélsior, Mexico's foremost newspaper published an article by gossip columnist Federico de León that falsely stated Presley had been interviewed while visiting Tijuana, a place Presley never visited, before or after, where he had allegedly said that "he would not care to go sing in Mexico, as he found it a distasteful country and that he would in fact prefer to kiss three African Americans than a single Mexican woman."

The invitation was not agreed upon, and the check was returned, despite the fact that the mogul had already began to boast publicly that Presley would appear at his daughter's birthday party.

[6] Howard Thompson of The New York Times wrote in a positive review that "this attractive travel poster for the famed Mexican resort is far and away [Presley's] best musical feature to date.

"[7] A middling review in Variety said, "Presley fans won't be disappointed—he sings ten serviceable songs and wiggles a bit to boot.

However, the ground covered by the plot doesn't help to increase his star stature and, for those who are not devotees, the main attraction may only turn out to be the Technicolorful scenery of Acapulco.

"[8] John L. Scott of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Presley buffs should eat it up ... Director Richard Thorpe has kept the film's pace swift, which helps to cover up a lack of character development and a routine plot.