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!

It's been a minute since my partner and I went to Chido Taco. This evening we had been craving…read moretacos and the weather was perfect to sit on their outdoor patio. I got the birria tacos, which come with 3, sauce to dip in, and an order of rice and beans. It was absolutely divine. We also grabbed an order of their queso and chips. The perfect way to enjoy a balmy Friday evening.

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.

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!

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!

Chido Taco, We came back to you so my older one could experience this place while home for winter…read morebreak. We ordered the vegan tacos with cactus and peppers, shrimp tacos, and the quesabirria and yes, they even offer chicken broth for dipping, not just beef. Everything was beyond delicious. My favorite cozy corner was available again, which made it feel comfortably informal and welcoming. The woman at the register was incredibly kind. They initially brought us beef quesabirria instead of chicken, but once we mentioned it, they replaced it immediately. To top it off, she brought us chips and warm queso to make up for the mix-up...pure class. We'll absolutely be back.

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!

This is a food truck. Excellent! Best Mexican food I've had in a while. Authentic, fresh & very…read morefavorable. Service was fast & friendly.

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!

Stopped in for a quick mid-day snack. Was quickly greeted upon entry and seated. We only had wagter…read moreto drink so no bar order. There is a full bar with seating and several monitors to watch sports. Chips and salsa was brought with our waters. The salsa was good, not spicy. We ordered three fish tacos and a side of beans. Our order came out in reasonable time. The taco ingredients included large pieces of fried fish, lettuce/cabbage with lemon wedges. We felt the beans had good flavor with cheese on top. Our table had a wood top and there was a good size chunk/hole which could collect food particles. Also went to the restroom which did not impress me. It was dirty and entire interior needed some attention. Could not find plaqured with health department rating.

Stopped by Taqueria El Toro last week after a few people had recommended this place. I'll admit my…read moreexpectations may be shaped by having a lot of Tex Mex style food in Texas, but I wanted to give this a try. When you arrive, there is plenty of parking around the building, and entrances in the front and on the right side. Once inside, you'll walk up to counter and place your order. Your then given a order number and it's open seating. Your number will be called out in Spanish when your food is ready and you'll pick it up at the counter. I ordered an al pastor taco which unfortunately was not good. It came out extremely cold and needed a lot of salsa for it to have any flavor. I also ordered a steak burrito which was much better and was served with melted cheese on the top. There were fatty pieces throughout the burrito but this was far better than the taco. Lastly, I ordered a horchata but it tasted like grainy and wasn't great. If I'm in the area again I may give this a try but I'd definitely stick with a burrito so your food is hot.

First visit. Not my favorite Raleigh taqueria but ok if you are in the neighborhood…read more Tacos were good (both types of chicken) with good portions of meat and tasty flavors. Counter service was very friendly. Menu seems diverse. Restaurant is huge and clean. Prices are good value. Salsa bar was lacking. Only two types of salsa and was not a fan of either. : ( Tortilla Chips are the variety that are thicker, harder, and not as tasty. And they were probably over cooked. : ( Burrito was just ok but again good portion.

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!