Great-tasting authentic Mexican food!…read more I had two tacos and some pinto beans. (under $10) The tortillas tasted homemade and had that slightly grill, char taste to them. The chicken was ground up into small, crispy bites. The topping was like a pico de gallo without tomatoes and the hot sauce that came with them was absolutely perfect, spicy but not too hot. I love spicy but I think for most people the spice level would be just right. At some point soon I'll try the tamales...they have a fairly large menu with meat and seafood dishes. It was very noisy inside because a soccer game was on and it's Father's Day today but there's lots of outside seating and even though it was hot, it was still a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended! These tacos were better than some I've had at beach-side restaurants in San Diego.

From my 12 year old son:…read more I mean come on!!! This place has some of the most beautiful, amazing, and authentic Mexican foood THEY HAVE TAMLES!!!! TMALES!!!!! Oh, and special thanks to He was just soooooo! Friendly and you definitely get the bang for your buck THIS PLACE BELONGS IN HEAVEN!!!!!!

Great little spot. Ordered four individual tacos, and they were all great. The Churiqueso was also…read morephenomenal. Quick service and friendly workers, highly recommend this spot!

I want to preface this by saying I have been going to Chido Taco for years it is one of my favorite…read moreplaces to bring people to try quesabirria for the first time or just a nice spot. It's a very cute restaurant. However, my best friend and I went to Chido Taco earlier and the food was not nearly as good as it used to be and tasted a lot less flavorful. Also I know I am maybe the last person to be talking about a restaurants music because I don't have amazing music taste but everytime before when I used to go the music was amazing and introduced me to so many different hispanic artists but when we went today it was all songs that you'd hear in a club. The restaurant is great I recommend going but I'm wondering if maybe Chido went under new management?

Esmeralda Grill absolutely rocks, and it was almost a restaurant that I considered avoiding because…read moreI ordered the wrong thing. I was really one mayonnaise filled torta away from missing out on my favorite Mexican restaurant of Cary. The food is some of the freshest and most authentic in the area, and is consistently spot on. Forget heavy burritos or overly sauced enchiladas, this place is the real deal. When you come to Esmeralda Grill, you should really focus on the meat heavy dishes, whether it be via land or sea. There are so many different options to choose from, from both categories. When thinking seafood, expect the full fish. If you find yourself with the fresh grilled tilapia, you will receive a delicious whole fish that tastes as if it was caught that morning. It is such a fantastic option. I also appreciate the camarones a la diabla, or Diablo shrimp. The shrimp are plump and juicy, the spice of the dish is excites your taste buds and is a great dish. My favorite entrees are the land meat dishes though. El Trio Perfecto is my go-to order, it is grilled steak, chicken and pork all on one plate with rice, beans, salad, and tortillas. The Mexican spice rub on the meats is absolutely mouth watering, the flavors are so bold and tasty. The meats are all cooked to perfection and the portions are gigantic. You can make different tacos with the various meats, it is seriously one of my favorite Mexican dishes. I would highly recommend this! Additionally, Esmeralda Grill has so many other wonderful dishes for different flavor profiles. My grandparents are pretty particular about empanadas, but simply cannot get enough of Esmeralda's version. They also make some killer tacos, and some very affordable ones if you were to come on Tuesday! The moral of the story? Don't base your opinion of a restaurant after a single visit. You don't come across a fantastic hole in the wall every day, Esmeralda Grill is one that every Mexican food lover should know!

Esmeralda Grill is a very authentic local Mexican spot that does a lot of things right, especially…read morewhen it comes to classic comfort dishes. I usually rotate between the tacos, enchiladas, and molcajetes, and while the tacos themselves are just okay, the overall experience is solid. The fresh chips are easily some of the best I've had at a Mexican restaurant (warm and crisp). Add queso to those chips and it really seals the deal. They more than make up for the tacos being a bit underwhelming and are honestly reason enough to come back. This is a great neighborhood spot if you're looking for authentic flavors, generous portions, and excellent chips and dips (biggest downside is no liquor aka no margaritas). Not every dish is a knockout, but the highlights keep it comfortably in 4-star territory.

Tried this place out after shopping at Trader Joe's next door and had a great and quick meal! I got…read more3 quesabirria tacos. The tacos came with rice & beans and 2 salsas for $12.99. The food came out within 5 minutes of ordering, probably less, and tasted fresh and hot. The tacos hit the spot and I have no complaints. This was probably the fastest I've ever gotten my food anywhere. There's plenty of seating inside, a bar to order cocktails if you want, and a salsa/toppings bar for your tacos. The host was kind and the menu features various taco, quesadilla, burrito, and rice bowl options. I would come back!

Went for lunch and got the quesabirra taco. This is the best one I've had anywhere I've tried…read morequesabirra. I'll definitely be back. Very filling and not expensive at all! Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and seating. Loved it and can't wait to try more.

I love this place…read more They never disappoint. Good solid Mexican food for a reasonable price. The quesadillas are my favorite. I rotate between the carnitas and the carne asada. I love that they have crema and queso fresco crumbled on top with the onions and cilantro. Fresh made tortillas. They're basically a huge taco. The pulpo tostada was yummy! they have a little salsa bar with the spicy pickled carrots , onions and jalapeños. A few different salsas, cabbage salad , and more. If you want real authentic Mexican food. Give them a shot!

Ambience feels authentic and food was ok. Service was good as well. They had a variety of spices…read morefor tacos

The tacos were excellent! My son & I ordered asada, pastor & the chicken tacos for lunch. Pastor…read morewas the best. Great place to get a quick lunch!

Very good food and great people very friendly... I get the chicken tacos with everything they come…read morewith. The people behind the window are quick at getting your food.

Welcoming staff, clean and presentable restaurant space. Exceptional service and good food. The…read morePaloma was refreshing. I ordered the Santa Fe taco entree and it was delicious. The portions were hefty. I recommend Taco Addicts for a great taco fix. No complaints!

It reminds me of Mexican restaurants in California. Not the taqueria types that most people think…read moreof but the sit down family Mexican spots. I haven't had anything I didn't like here. The food is full of flavor and is prepared well with some cool tweaks. The service is great and they never trip about making little modifications like changing out rice and beans for a salad. The salsa with the chips could have a little more kick but they do have a spicier salsa if you ask. The prices are decent and the portions are generous. I hadn't noticed before but last time I was there I saw they have a pool table incase you want to have a little fun.

Best tacos and food in town... Mexican authentic indeed and not expansive at all... And always,…read morealways ask for the most beautiful, friendly, hard worker, funny, kind girl with the most gorgoeus smile I ever seen... Mabel or Stephanie! She is the best!!!

This is the single most authentic Mexican restaurant in NC. The food is incredible and so fresh. I…read morelove this place and I'll go again and again. It's cafeteria style, order up front, take your order when called, and take your dirty plates to the counter when done.

I LOVE the carne asada torta! My girls get burritos and quesadillas…read more Best food truck in town

Sushi Tacos was the best! My first time trying it and you should be trying it…read more Whenever we want to have mexican food this is our go-to place. Staff is always great! Awesome customer service! They will be also opening another truck on Raleigh, you should check it out!!! **try the sushi taco!! It's bomb!! Super delicious!! Best taco truck or mexican truck in the area. Worth to try!

The place blends in with the strip, for sure. However my friend had gone there before and explained…read morethere were different flags on the menu. So I agreed. It is a small place for sure. Parking could go either way, I would assume better during off lunch, early dinner hours. We were greeted as soon as we arrived and to my surprise, the menu is extensive! Wow. We opted for ASADA tacos and Revueltas Pupusas. They serve beer. If you eat in, there a bar for toppings. It was very, very good. We enjoyed both options and if around, I would definitely go back. Small, quiet and good.

Affordable Latin American eats…read more While not my favorite place to order tacos and pupusas, this joint won't rock the bank like some of the other places I ate. This place is frequented by construction and other blue color workers, so you know it's gotta be bussin for the value. I ordered a variety of different tacos; pollo, asada, Al pastor, lingua and loroco pupusa. The chicken is very bland, the safe option for people with low spice tolerance. The other meats have decent flavor but tend to be on the dry and chewy side. The pupusas are lovely and I always enjoy watching them assemble and fry on the griddle. The cortido is a nice crunch and if you want other options, they have a salsa bar to tack on more. The staff speak Spanish and will try to explain what an item is, but it's best to study before hand. They're really nice and patient and will try to describe something if you didn't prepare ;) Easy lunch and quick dinner option.