It's been a minute since my partner and I went to Chido Taco. This evening we had been craving tacos 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. read more

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

This restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with several other businesses. Shared parking is available in the lot out front. There are several tables and a bar inside. There is a self serve area to get additional toppings such as onions, salsa, cilantro & limes for your food. The cashier was pleasant. After placing my order I got my food very quickly. I got a carnitas taco, an al pastor taco, and queso with tortilla chips. The chips were good and were seasoned. The queso and carnitas taco was also good. The tacos are filled with a nice portion of meat. Unfortunately the al pastor meat was a little burned. read more

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We were in Raleigh to see a comedy show at the nearby Martin Marietta Center and had a discount to this place through a local dining club. We weren't famished and only ordered a birria burrito and a shrimp quesadilla. My wife said her burrito was okay but I was very disappointed in the quesadilla. There was little shrimp and mostly cheese; no grilled veggies or other ingredients. We didn't even see any salsa or other condiments. In my opinion, not worth what we paid for it. It's fast casual so you order at the counter and pick up your order when ready. There is a bar area as well but nobody seemed to be tending it when we were there. I'm afraid there wasn't enough here to bring us back. read more

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One of my favorite mexican places. Very authentic and always expanding their menu. I'm devoted to the al pastor burrito bowl. My daughter loves the burritos. The tortas are huge and really tasty. Yesterday we tried the loaded fries with shredded chicken and they were hot and delicious. They did not skimp on the queso. The chicken was moist and flavorful. Quick and easy counter ordering. They also have a small bar and I love their margaritas. read more

The food was pretty good overall. The tacos were $4-5 each, which felt a bit pricey but they were still good and definitely satisfied the craving. The queso wasn't my favorite but I'd definitely come back to try other items on the menu. The restaurant was clean. I could tell the staff prioritized a clean environment for their customers, they were constantly cleaning while I was there. Even during peak lunch hour, I didn't have any trouble finding a table. The interior was so cute and nicely decorated. One thing to note -- if you're wanting the grilled birria tacos, you need to specifically order the quesabirria. I made the mistake of just asking for a birria taco and ended up with a regular one instead. Not sure if that's common knowledge, but I definitely won't make that mistake again read more

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

Stopped by here for a quick bite to eat before a concert. The food came out super fast. By the time we grabbed our seat and sat down the pager started to go off. I really loved the tacos here. They felt and tasted very authentic compared to a lot of taco joints in the area. The taco sauces and topping were all pretty good too and tasted fresh. The tacos themselves were filled with flavor - they were perfectly seasoned and marinated. I really wanted to give this place 5 stars but there were an annoying amount of flies by the sauce and topping station. I had to protect my food from the flies as I tried to fill up the sauces. read more

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Took the ACP was very filling added some veggies fr the salsa bar - onions, radish, cucumbers & cilantro (went a little overboard with the cilantro by mistake)! Their arbol sauce was delish! Service was quick and efficient.they have a nice bar area to sit at inside as well as outdoor seating that was nice and breezy (we sat outside). Wanted to try the baja fish tacos and a the birria tacos as well! Next time. read more

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

Food was excellent and the ambiance was great! Service was also excellent. Will definitely keep going back.

This place was awesome! Great menu with lots of yummy choices. I got the bowl with carnitas and added a side of queso to it. So good and so much food for a good price! read more

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Grabbed dinner from here recently before a show, and I enjoyed my food. I came pretty early so it was largely empty, but it was starting to get busier as I left. I ordered a steak burrito and it was pretty darn tasty! Some good crispiness and I liked that they included greens in it, although I would have maybe preferred a salsa in it. There was also a bar that had an OK beer selection, although pretty limited on the draft side. Overall, not a bad time and I'd definitely come back here to grab some food. read more

Have gone here many times and it's always delicious! Nice staff, delicious drinks. Both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Strawberry basil margarita, elote, and Taco Nopal y Poblano, Taco Vegan Chicken - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Reasonably priced, fresh, hot, flavorful Quesaabirria & extremely tasty Cucumber Spicy skinny Margarita. Welcoming, helpful customer service. A few seats inside and plenty of tables outside. read more

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

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Now this spot looks bigger than it does If you're looking at it from the outside so just keep that in mind. They have a full bar in the back, the bar is predominantly tequila so just keep that in mind as well! I got a bunch of stuff, and everything I had was pretty good! You have to go and order your food and then wait till it gets ready and they'll call you up. They have a buzzer situation so just be aware that you probably should not go too far if you're waiting for food. Birria tacos - They were really good and they came with everything you needed to make it great. You could go up to the little bar that had cilantro and onions and all sorts of sauces to help doctor it up if you needed it to be doctored up. But these had a really good flavor and were super juicy even before you dipped them. Chips and queso - The chips were okay, they were chips lol. But the queso what's good. Nothing to complain about. The queso was pretty good. Chicken and Steak taco - So just because, I got a couple of tacos as well. The tacos are actually pretty decent honestly. The steak was a little bit more chewy and I would have liked it to be, but it still had a good flavor to it. The chicken was good as well. The chicken needed a little bit of sauce to it which was why the sauce ball is really useful! You got a lot of food and you get bang for your buck here So I could definitely see myself coming back. read more

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Quick stop for some delicious tacos before checking out a show at The Ritz last night. I went with an Al Pastor and a chorizo taco, both were fantastic! My husband went with the Quesabirria taco combo that came with 3 tacos, consome, seasoned rice,and black beans. I will definitely be ordering it next time! They have a fresh topping bar set up where you pick up your order filled with really good sauces, cilantro, diced onions, cucumbers, radishes, limes, and the usual authentic taco fixings. Our order came out quickly and the tacos were so good that I completely forgot to take any pictures! Chido Taco will be added to our list for places to grab a quick bite before our next concert! read more

Food is fresh and tasty. Fast service. Reasonable prices. Has become a favorite when we are visiting the Raleigh area. read more

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

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I walked in for my take out order of two burritos three fish tacos and some really cool barilla rolls. Society to sit down having a glass of horchata and inhaling some of the best Mexican street food I've ever been blessed enough to encounter! The place iss really upbeat inside and looks like it's got a fully stocked bar but I'm 40 ft away so I can't be sure. (It's been 12 years since my last drink but I could definitely see throwing back in this place every night if I were still drinking!) This food is some next level stuff! If I could give it six stars I would! The service was astounding and the staff is very friendly. Make it a point of getting down here to try some of the best prepared food in existence (IMHO) read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - What to watch for when looking for fabulous tacos and burritos - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I had the pleasure of being in Raleigh and trying this place when I was down for a wedding. Not a fancy place, but well run and clean. It would be great if others could stay up to this standard. The counter service was awesome. The man working the counter Explained anything we needed explained clearly and patiently. But those tacos. Oh man. It's not often you see tongue on the menu. it is equally as frequent that it is done well. This was absolutely delicious. The Carnitas were delicious and the steak was delicious as well. It appeared to be a popular lunch place. Highly recommend. read more

Returned for dinner and had another great experience. Forget the fish tacos - the new move is the braised beef quesabirria. Queso is still fire, too. read more

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Taco Tuesday win. The al pastor tacos had pineapple on top which added just the right amount of sweetness. The corn tortillas held up nicely and didn't fall apart. Service was super fast and friendly. Great little casual spot for a taco fix after work. read more

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

The food was ok, but the prices are very high, I can't believe that one taco cost almost $5.00 dollars, that's ridiculous, my wife and I ordered 8 tacos total and 2 drinks and we paid almost $50.00 dollars, there's no refill in the flavor water and the glasses are too small. read more

Food was pretty good, service was fine (order at counter and pick up your food), prices not too bad at all. Salsa bar isn't huge but all three of them (as well as the house salsa) were quite good. My biggest impression though -- it was hot in there. Like sweltering. Like way beyond uncomfortable to the point where my group of three had to leave before finishing because we were all so hot. It was in the 90s outside and it would have been more pleasant than inside. Seemed particularly odd because it's a 3-4 year old complex and I went to Bendito back in 2022 and it was not hot at all. I might try the one in Cary as it's closer to my house but never again at that location. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Pastor bowl -- quite good and a good portion for 12 bucks - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My experience at Chido Taco was excellent! The tacos that I got were really tasty, especially the Al Pastor pork taco. It had a hint of pineapple in it that complimented the pork nicely. My other taco, the beef belly taco, was also very good. I have to admit that it didn't pack as much flavor into it as the Al Pastor one did though. We also ordered chips and queso which were great. The queso had a delicious, complex cheesy flavor with a hint of spiced-ness to it. The service at this location was very prompt. We only waited a minute or two for our tacos. The restaurant has a fast casual setting, and it has plenty of seating (indoor and outdoor). When we were there, one corner of the restaurant looked to be out of its usual order. There were boxes piled up, as if they had yet to organize their stock. I hope that that isn't there usually, but it didn't bother me too much. I was too focused on how delicious the food was. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Al Pastor and Beef Belly Taco - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I was first introduced to this place by a friend and then had to come again so my husband could try it. I have now tried the carnitas taco, al pastor taco, and the bistec taco. They were all excellent! They put a lot of meat in the corn tortilla along with onions and cilantro. The chips and queso are also very good. I feel like I got a little less queso than the first time I went, but it was still enough for all the chips. There are a good amount of tables inside and some outdoor seating as well. They had live music outside the first time I came. I'll definitely be back again and hope to take advantage of their $1.99 al pastor tacos on taco Tuesday! read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Al pastor taco, bistec taco, chips and queso - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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

These tacos were packed with flavor. The tortillas were fresh, and the filling was juicy and well-seasoned. The toppings were simple but complemented everything so well. The service was fast, and the food came out hot and fresh. read more

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

Oh my gosh, i went here the other day before i went to the African American Festival, those birria tacos were so delicious! Best Birria tacos i have EVER had! The service was so good . The lady at the counter was super kind! The ambiance , i liked the decorations! RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! DEFINITELY COMING BACK!! read more

You called this Mexican food you gotta be kidding me what are these black beans even doing here? I got the burrito bowl and it was pretty much tasteless. Black beans with Mexican rice like really my wife said the pastor tacos were OK. 27$ for 3 tacos and a burrito bowl holy cow i will not be back read more

North Raleigh special! Super authentic and delicious tacos. Great salsa bar adds to the flavor bomb! Didn't get a drink from the bar tonight, but I'll be back for one (or two) next time! read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Asada and Pastor tacos! - Tacos Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Stopped in for a late lunch during a conference and those birra tacos were . I felt like they gave you a fair amount of food for a good price. It was empty when I arrived but the food came out really quick. I also got a margarita that was ok. The place is very spacious and the staff was nice. The windows let in a lot of natural light. read more

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

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

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

I absolutely love this place. 10 stars for the service alone. We saw all the vegan taco options they had here and were immediately interested. Vegan chicken, vegan chorizo, and vegetarian tacos or bowls!?! Not many places offer this many vegan options. We ordered through Doordash where the menu was much smaller and didn't have the same options as the real menu but we called the restaurant and they were able to work with us on modifying our order to how we liked it/making the meat options vegan and they were very patient and helpful to us. We got 6 vegan tacos- 2 vegan chicken, 2 vegan chorizo, and 2 vegetable. The vegetable normally is cactus but we asked if we could just have grilled onions and peppers. We also asked for all flour tortillas. All the tacos were great, but vegan chorizo had to be the best! We also got a side of both queso and guac and cilantro rice and all were amazing. I really loved the queso. I got the steak bowl which was actually sooo delicious and tasted fresh, and adding the guac and queso to it was just the cherry on top. I would definitely come back and after seeing pictures of the interior and how cute it's decorated I will be dining in! read more

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

A coworker recommended this place so i give it a try. The place is nice, however food not so good, i have tried way more better tacos and more authentic to be honest (personal opinion) i had a carnitas which was okay, a campechano very dry, al pastor and carne asado, both okay. The birria tacos are good but bo the best, they came with rice and beans but there was no flavor on both of them very disappointing at least some salt would have been good. Not coming back for sure. read more

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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

Great tacos for a really, really good price. The guy taking orders is awesome and the whole experience feels more authentic than some other spots around town. I'm somewhat split on whether or not I liked the fixins bar. I'm sorta used to tacos coming fully dressed, so that was a bit different. The meats are fresh and the sauces were well done and not too spicy. The clientele was a little stuffy but given the Hayes Barton location is guess that makes sense. I'll definitely come back for the tacos. read more

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

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

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

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