This is a decent taco place to go to. I have been going since the place opened. They have raised the price since then, but the food has always been pleasing. The Tres Leche cake is really moist. They do have a big garage door where they will open up on certain days. They will also play music late night at times. They are friendly, so that is also a plus. #518 read more

purr i love this place the food is so good for gluten free people and vegetarians. i always get veggie acp. always order ahead but its ready when i get there. so good so fire. read more

The special tacos here are the best I've ever had. The fish is grilled perfectly and topped with a tangy slaw and a creamy lime sauce. The tortillas are soft and fresh, making each bite amazing. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

What an experience! Quesabirria tacos have been on my bucket list for forever. I am so happy my sister invited me here because this taco lived up to the hype! The inside really gave me authentic Mexican vibes. The music, the Mexican snacks on sale, the colors, and the decor just went well together. They have a cute bar in the back but I did not get a alcoholic beverage on this visit. I have since followed there Instagram account and their drinks look so pretty and tasty. I plan to go back and indulge in a drink, or two, or three! I ordered the beef Quesabirria tacos and they were packed with favor. The sauce had onions and fresh cilantro and is such a compliment to the tacos themselves. Honestly, you can eat the tacos without and they would still be delicious. The combo came with three beef tacos, cilantro flavored rice, and black beans. I believe it was $12 which I find to be pretty reasonable. They give you a few sauces as well. I am a taco lover, so I will be back for more! read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Beef Quesabirrias (3) - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Cute little place bear the convention center. Great birtia tacos, but not a lot of room to eat when it's busy.

Mmm no! I was so excited to try them Because I was told these were traditional and tasted like the street tacos from Mexico City :-( meat was not soft at all and tortillas are not hand made!!!!! Will go back to el Guanajuato in durham read more

The downtown location is great. The staff isfriendly, attentive and the food is excellent! Plus, they have crunchy ice.

Been here 4 times and it's always great. The Torta is absolutely awesome, tastes good and is super filling. Food always comes out on decent time, nothing exceptional, but still pretty good. Great restaurant. read more

Solid, authentic food! I love that they offer nopal and vegan options. Wish the base burrito fillings had a bit more flavor/spice but still good read more

I had a taste for tacos and the places I've tried so far in Raleigh just haven't quite hit the spot. So when I stumbled across this place with great reviews, I decided to check them out. Let's just say, I'm glad I did. Their Quesabirria's are fantastic. I'd go back for those alone. I also tried the Taco Campechano, the Volcanes and the Taco Pollo Adobado. They ranged between okay and good. However, the pollo adobado one tore up a bit before I could even take the first bite. Overall, I enjoyed the place and have added them to my regular rotation. read more

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We have been on the hunt for some good Mexican street food (and birria tacos) and came across Chido Taco as a recommendation in a FB group. I felt like I was walking onto an actual street lined with food vendors. I love the vibrant colors and just the overall atmosphere was inviting. Since the hubs has been wanting to try birria tacos for awhile now there was no question as to what he was going to order. lol In addition to the tacos, he got the Mexican street corn. The street corn was some of the best he has ever had and felt it had just the right amount of heat to it without being overpowering. The meat on the tacos was tender for the most part but did have some dry spots but the dipping sauce helped with the dry spots and brought all the flavors together. The queso wasn't anything special but did appreciate that the chips were perfectly salted which is hard to find at most restaurants these days. The shrimp tacos were good. I felt the shrimp was a tad over cooked for my liking but overall I enjoyed them. We will definitely be back and look forward to trying other items from the menu...and some of that tequila. read more

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Great tacos. Could use more options /choices. A taco variety pack would be ideal. Guacamole is excellent. read more

Chido Taco is pretty close to my house and the fam and I have been heading over since they opened. Pre pandemic it was the perfect spot to bring my toddler for dinner since when it's nice they open the doors (no one wants to be next to my loud babe) and the food came out past. During the pandemic they are still a great place to grab takeout. On my most recent visit to grab food there were plenty of people dining indoors and they still do have that nice patio you can spread out on. I know it's not authentic but man their gringo quesadillas are just so delicious. My go to is the steak and chorizo, let me tell you that thing is awesome! It's super flavorful and literally just not something I can tear myself away from. Usually with online orders they will add in two things of salsa a red salsa or maybe hot sauce and their salsa verde. Their salsa verde is also not to be missed. On a recent takeout order they didn't include it and I was so dissapointed. Their chips and queso are also the perfect side and I can't order without grabbing that as well. My only feedback is to have drink cups by the food pickup station. When you order online it's super easy to grab your food right by the door. But, if you order a fountain drink too, you then have to wait in line at the register to get your cup. I'm trying to spend the least amount of time possible in a biz right now, so I hate having to then wait in line for my cup while my food gets cold in my takeout bag. read more

This place is really good! We've come here 3-4 times now and it's always fantastic. We've had their tacos, the quesabirria, and the quesadillas. All have been great. Fast and friendly. Our new favorite taco spot! read more

I was so excited I didn't get many photos. The place was nice and clean. Large menu with so many options. They have grab and go snacks and cakes. The flan topped brownie looks so good! They have self-service fountain drinks and a full bar! Patio seating as well. We got the guacamole, queso, chips, steak tacos, shrimp tacos, Quesadillas, and it came with rice and black beans. The shrimp tacos were amazing!!! I am still dreaming about them. Lol, they were on corn tortillas and loaded with favor and cheese. The steak tacos were seasoned so well, and the lime with the green salsa added to the flavor for a perfect bite. The black beans were cooked well, and I hate beans but ate them. The chips were cooked fresh, paired great with the guacamole and queso. They had the to go containers by the drink station for easy pack and go. Great amount of food for the price and re-heats well. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Have had some really long waits my last two visits, the guys working the kitchen were hustling but 25 minutes for 3 tacos is pretty tough during the lunch period. Not sure if they are under-staffed but feel my orders have gotten lost in the mix. I rarely mention service in my reviews since I try to be easy there but need to knock them down a star. read more

I think I'd like this place better outside of lunch time. The tacos were dry and not particularly fresh. The bartender was more interested in chatting up a regular than getting my drink. It's a cute,albeit tight unless you eat outside, spot so I'll try again read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Carnitas and cilantro rice and black beans - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

On a lark we stopped for lunch and what an amazing experience we had! The most incredible tortilla chips ever, we hardly used the delicious queso as it was absolutely not needed. Perfectly seasoned and light as air. My wife had ACP and declared it enough for two. I had three quesabirria with beef. I ate two and hated to leave the third behind. Absolutely delicious in each bite. Cilantro rice was wonderful, too! Clean bathroom, single stall for each gender with changing table. read more

Such good, flavorful food, and absolutely one of my top choices for Mexican food in this area! The seating area is small and there's no atmosphere to speak of, but well worth the 45 minute drive for us! Also the salsa bar is unlimited helpings, and they're all so good! read more

Fresh, tasty and quite delicious! Yummy sauces to choose from and queso was so good. Very casual atmosphere and the service was quick.

I really like the food selection at Chico Taco. The carnitas meat is very flavorful. When I have ordered online for pickup a few times there has been confusion at the pickup counter (telling me my food isn't ready when the app has told me it is ready, and my bagged food is sitting right there with my name on it), but the food isn't good bid recommend trying Chico Taco. read more

I absolutely loved this place. It was packed when we went, but the service was great, the bartender was awesome and the food came out quickly. The best part about Chido was the outdoor patio area. They had plenty of seats and lots of areas to move around especially with a busy toddler. The only thing that was surprising was the rice and beans weren't really seasoned, but the tacos, chips and queso and the drinks were perfection. read more

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Amazing food, and great service!! I tried the carne asade tacos and they are amazing, definitely should stop by if you have a chance.

Quesabirrias!! Quesabirrias!!! QUESABARRIAS!!! This place is super "slept on"...We've loved the food each time. It comes out quickly and they actually squeeze 1,000,000 lines at the bar...which lets me know all I need to know about the authenticity of this Mercado Style Taqueria! read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Quesabirrias - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Stopped by on a whim while driving through Raleigh and I'm so glad we did! I loveeee street style tacos and the al pastor tacos were A1. My husband got the burrito bowl and it was also quite tasty. :) We both shared an horchata and TBH wish I got my own because boyyyyyy it was delicioso. Off topic note: thumbs up for the traditional spanish music. Definitely heightens the atmosphere in the best way! read more

OMG, this is the second time I had a Quesabirria taco, and the first time from this restaurant. It was outstanding even down to the beans and rice. I inhaled those tacos in a millisecond. I had my entire office smelling delicious. The tacos were so damn good, I couldn't get to the Churros, but baby, tonight, it's me and the Churros with a hot cup of coffee. I will definitely order from Chido Tacos in Raleigh, NC, again. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Quesabirria Combi - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Two of us came for our first experience here on a busy Friday lunchtime. Parking lot was nutso, yet we still scored a spot close by. Walked in and it was very busy. Waited in line next to the soda bottles and candy, for an opportunity to order, but more importantly, an opportunity to see a menu. Look up and you see a slightly confusing menu. Street tacos versus other tacos. Or burritos, bowls...etc. While nothing is completely unfamiliar, the unknown is how to order it. Why are some tacos sold by one, and others in groups of two? Think we finally figured out that the solo street tacos were probably just what they said...just chicken or just cactus and poblano, while the Duos had other items...fish w/slaw...pork w/onions and avocado, etc. Would definitely help if they had written menus were more clear descriptions to pick up and look at while you are in line. I decided to try the pork tacos, along with a side of chips & queso. With water to drink it was around $15. Friend went with the fish taco duo along with a side of chips & guacamole. Note: you will pay almost $5 for chips & queso or quac. Chips are handed to you in a bag right away along with a plastic cup to get your own drink, and a pager to wait for the rest of your food. There is seating available both inside and out. We scored a small table and got our drinks. After a ten minute wait my pager went off. You go to the window near the front door, grab the food and deposit the pager. Nearby is a toppings bar of salsas, fresh lime and hot sauces with little plastic cups to get what you want. Favorite taco was the fish one, although the slaw was so cold it was a bit overpowering. The pork taco had loads of toppings, but could have had a bit less, but with more seasoning. I added salsa from the bar, but that added even more moisture to the already runny ingredients, which made for quite messy eating. But that's what napkins are for, right? Queso and guac were both served in plastic containers, making it easy to grab lids later to take leftovers home. Both were good, made even better with some of the tasty toppings. Overall we were both satisfied and definitely intrigued enough to want to go back. Also intrigued by the small bar. Do you just drink there? Is it full service? Or do you still order at the counter, then sit at the bar with a pager like the rest of us? read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Pork Tacos +Queso & Chips - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Had a bad experience at this place. Stopped by just after 11 AM to try some vegan tacos and the shop was clearly were having a disorganized opening. Took a while to get someone at the register. The register wasn't working. Then the soda machine had not been turned on, and it took a while to find the lady with the key. Finally took my soda and sat outside with my "buzzer" to await notice that my order was completed. Notice never came. After quite a while, someone actually wandered outside to tell me that my order has been ready "for a while" up at the counter. Apparently the little buzzer wasn't working so I got cold tacos. It was also annoying that they walked outside to tell me the tacos were ready, but couldn't take the tacos to me. The tacos themselves were tasteless and the tiniest tacos I've ever seen. I attach a picture of the two tacos next to a small plastic spoon for size comparison. Two tiny tacos, some tasteless beans and a soda were $18 with tip. I will not return. I really don't understand how this place gets good reviews. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This place is overrated. I ordered the ACP with steak and was shocked at the measly portion size for what I'd paid. They either need to shrink the size of the bowl (see photo) or increase how much food you get. The food was just alright; I wasn't blown away. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - ACP with steak - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My bf and I had the taste for some street style tacos and we had being eyeing this place for a couple of months (plus I had it bookmarked) so we decided to give it a try one night. Didn't get a chance to get a picture of the exterior of the building but it still looks fairly new and if you're not familiar with the area you may over look it. The bar area and interior was very nice and inviting. It gives me the vibe of transfer or Morgan street food hall. The outdoor area looks like it would be a fun place for food and drinks when the weather permits Let's get into the food and drinks. I ordered the berry pineapple drink and it delicious and very tasty. My bf ordered the quesabirria tacos. Two chicken tacos and one steak. The chicken tacos were good but the Steak tacos could've been better. We also had the guacamole which was just okay, he had plenty leftover, which normally doesn't happen if it's something he really likes. Overall the drinks were good, the staff were very friendly and wore masks, and the atmosphere was nice. If in the area we may give it another chance and try different entrees. read more

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This has got to be one of the best Mexican restaurants that I've been to along the eastern seaboard! My dining friend and I, both self-proclaimed Tex-Mex aficionados, agreed that everything we had was delicioso y sabroso! read more

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I had shrimp quesadillas which were really good. I tried the spicy mango and pineapple margarita. The margaritas had waaaaay too much syrup in my opinion. That's all I tasted. They just add little pieces of jalapeno in after so it's barely spicy. For how much I paid for my grande margarita, meh. I've had margaritas in smaller glasses that cost less and taste better. read more

Chido taco!!!! Torta Cubano : The bread is similar to a baguette stuffed with seasoned chicken, avocado, lettuce, sauce, and more. This was huge. And SO DELICIOUS!!! We got some extra sauce that paired deliciously!! They have a variety so ask for different sauces! It was toasty, felt like comfort food, and satisfied my craving! I love this place!! The outside area was beautiful to sit at too! Try the torta!! read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Torta cubana Torta cubana - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Was nearby at Hanna Imports looking at cars, and we decided to check this place out. Glad we did! It was fairly crowded, which is a good thing I'm thinking it must be good. We ordered the birria tacos platter that came with beans and cilantro rice and two cold modela beer. The consommé that comes with it is ok, I have had better off the taco trucks, I would go back and get again or try something different. The chips and queso looked good, and I didn't notice they had corn, so I would definitely try that next time. The bar is separate so after you order and pay for your food, I suggest you hit the bar and grab a table. They do have outside seating with heaters, but it's not covered. Overall it was a good lunch and I would go back. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - birria tacos with rice and beans - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is as close to Mexico as you'll get without leaving NC. Authentic tacos and treats. The quesabirria tacos are delicious! I love their black beans and rice. So flavorful! read more

The music and decor make you feel like you're in a taqueria In Mexico. My friend loved his huge chicken burrito. My veggie tacos were good, too. They were loaded with vegetables, and I especially liked the thick slice of avocado on each. They were so full that I couldn't pick them up to eat, though. The tortillas tore and made a mess. One was torn before it was brought to the table. I had to use a knife and fork! I liked the salsa bar. The pico de gallo was spicy, and the onions, fresh lime and cilantro were perfect toppings, because I could pick what I wanted. My server was helpful, but I felt rushed at the counter; I should have stepped back and let others order while I decided. They serve beer and wine, and there's a neat little bar at the far end. You can also eat outside, weather permitting. read more

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My family and I are visiting from Kentucky so this was our first time trying this place for lunch. It did not disappoint! My daughter is gluten-free so having several delicious options was a plus!!! The tacos were yummy as well as the quesadilla!! read more

Tried Chido Taco for the first time today and it was all that and more! Had the quesabirrias with braised beef, cheese, cilantro and onions. It comes with a delicious dipping sauce and rice and beans. The quesabirrias were *chefs kiss*. Beef was so tender and they were so flavorful! Also had their elote asado and listen, you must get this delicious corn on the cob topped with lime, mayo, Tajin and queso fresco. It was so good I wish I had ordered two. The restaurant is nice and clean and very well lit with outdoor seating available. read more

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This place would be 5 fives if it wasn't for the weak drinks and outside dining area not clean. Other than that the food was really good especially the chido bowl. The cilantro rice really stood out . The two poblano tacos were good and the portion size was as well. Also you have to order your drinks separately apart from the food which I don't get , will try this place again though just for the food !! read more

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Chico Taco is good. They don't knock my socks off but it's pretty solid nonetheless! I've tried every taco they offer (I think) as well as the chips and guac, and a plethora of alcoholic drinks. What I enjoy most during my times here are the beautiful cocktails and the vibes of the restaurant. It is so colorful and the artwork on the walls is great. You can tell a lot of thought went into decorating this space. There is so much natural sunlight, too, which makes it pretty much impossible to take a bad photo of your food. Unless you come at night, then disregard that last sentence. Parking is decent but you may need to walk a little to get to the restaurant since the plaza it's located in is full of other great (and busy) local businesses. I haven't been here since before the pandemic, but am excited to come back again sometime and see what they're up to these days. read more

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