Chidos Tacos delivers an incredible dining experience from start to finish. The restaurant is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a welcoming atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The highlight of the bar menu has to be the margaritas--I ordered the watermelon and basil, and it was the ultimate refreshing, perfectly balanced summer drink. The food is equally impressive, made completely fresh to order. I went with the shrimp quesadilla, and it was packed with flavor and cooked to absolute perfection. With delicious food, top-tier drinks, and the convenience of staying open until 10 PM, this spot easily earns all five stars. read more

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Chido Taco is so good. The best tacos I've had in Raleigh, and while the price point is a touch high for a fast casual spot, you're paying for amazing quality. We ordered the birria tacos and tacos Al pastor. Both were amazing, especially the birria, which was so juicy and cheesy and delicious. The pork in the al pastor was also super tender and flavorful. The interior is vibrant and so clean. Definitely recommend stopping by for great tacos and vibes. read more

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Stopped by Chido Taco as we were looking for dinner downtown. We ended up taking the order to go and the food came out pretty quick. When you arrive there is parking available on the street or in the nearby parking garage. Walking in you'll feel like you've been transported to a Mercado in Mexico with a vibrant, lively and casual vibe. To order you'll walk up to the counter, place your order, be handed a buzzer, and then you'll find an open seat in the restaurant. For food I ordered the Quesabirria Braised Beef Taco plate with rice, beans, and consome. My partner ordered 2 Al Pastor Tacos which also contained pineapple inside. The Quesabirria was excellent and the consome had a great level of spice that added great flavor to the tacos. The Al pastor tacos were also excellent and the salsa added a nice balance of flavor. Definitely check out Chido Tacos if you are looking for authentic Mexican food and are in the Downtown Raleigh area. read more

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon and got our orders pretty quickly. I had the vegan tacos and they were full of flavor. Parking deck close by. read more

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I work in downtown Raleigh and went today to eat their nachos and I did take out and it is absolutely fabulous in the takeout. They have everything separated so that their chips are not soggy and everything is very tasty. Excellent customer service when I went in I will definitely go back again. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - This is their nachos and I got a side of guacamole. Absolutely delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Visiting for a conference. Do yourself a favor. Eat at the bar and take recommendations from Jasmine. She's awesome.

Bright and cheery inside. Staff was friendly enough, but only interacted with the lady taking my order. The quesobirria tacos were more queso than birria and lacked almost any flavor. Prices are decent. All-in-all, a very average experience. Won't seek it out, but I would try them again. Cheep drinks and a full-bar. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Quesabirria Combo - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came here for a post-concert bite and it hit the spot. It was relatively quiet at 10:30pm but by the time I left the rest of the hungry concertgoers had made their way in! I ordered a single birria taco and because they don't have wine, a Dos Equis bottle. Service was fast, reasonable prices, and the taco was pretty good. Very cheesy, juicy and tender meet, and a great salsa bar with lots of sauces and fixins (onions, cilantro, radishes, etc). Great location walkable from lots of hot spots and nice open, vibrant feeling space inside. @azfitfoodfun read more

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Really, really like this little place. We ate here twice in two days. First day we met family and had a great big meal. Next evening we arrived and went to order and the young lady taking the orders welcomed us back...that is good. The first visit we ordered lots of food, a Carne Asada Beef Burrito(1), Nopale/Onion Taco(1), Carnita Tacos(2), Carne Asada Tacos(2), Chorizo Taco(1), Carnita Volcane(1), Beef Birria Taco(1) with consume, queso, guacamole, salsa and chips. We also had beautiful top shelf margaritas(4) and a beer(1). The food was very good. The margaritas were beautiful. They had a great salsa bar. The salsa verde was hands down our favorite on the bar. Service was great. Prices were reasonable. Total bill for 5 - $120(includes a 20% tip) Highly recommend. read more

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I ordered three tacos ( Al pastor, asada and campechano). The tortilla was good and the amount of meat in each one was decent. I also had the guacamole and chips, and I felt like the guacamole needed a little bit more lime and salt but otherwise fine! Customer service was great!! read more

Went there for lunch with a coworker. Ordered the Gringo Tacos, which are $3.99 each. Out of beef so I ordered 2 chicken with the crunchy tortillas. I was shocked at the tiny non-crunchy tortillas that were round the size of biscuits. I took one bite out of each and threw it in the trash because it had zero taste. Zero. But after you take one bite there was only half left anyway. $8 for 4 bites of nothingness is what I paid for. I will not be going back because the food sucked and it was extremely crowded which killed any kind of atmosphere it might have. read more

If you're in the mood for tacos (and when am I not), this taco place on the corner of Chido St. and Taco Ave. fits the bill. Ok, maybe that's not the name of the intersection, but it's close to the theater and the downtown hotels on the south end of the city. Or just use Maps to find it. The tacos came out pretty plain, but I later found out they have a fixin's bar like Roy Rogers had back in the day. I loaded up my chorizo and Al Pastor tacos with onions and cilantro for a classic street taco style. The Shrimp Tacos were odd, but good. They had a corn tortilla laid flat with shrimp, then they melted cheese on top almost like an open face quesadilla. Sounds amazing, but eating it was a challenge. Free drink refills were available which is always a plus. Seating was a bit limited and it got crowded during the noon hour. I'd probably go again if I could beat the lunch crowds. read more

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What a life saver! Came back late to our hotel and while trying to figure out what to eat, we noticed Chido tacos still open! I wouldn't say this is typically where I would go unless for something quick, but I couldn't have been more satisfied! The perfect end to our night. And the perfect ambiance to fit the mood. We had the Birria tacos, and the shrimp ACP and both were amazing. I recommend trying both, I've never had something to the ACP before but each bite was heaven. Place was clean and good service read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - ACP Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Excellent food and fast service. After a long walk in the heat we looked for a nice lunch place and came upon Chico Taco. The staff are friendly and the bowls and tacos were delicious. I had carnitas and they were among the best I've had. The tacos were crunch and authentic. Would definitely go again. read more

Had a date here and had a ball here! We sat at the bar. I got the shrimp meal and selected rice for my side. My date ordered three different tacos containing steak or pork. There's a salsa bar where you can add as much salsa as you'd like. Also had cilantro, lime, and radishes. There's no limit of how much you can take. We got a few beers to go with our meals. The bartender was super nice giving us suggestions and nice conversation. Our food came fast and was so fresh and tasty. I don't live in Raleigh but honestly I can't wait to go back just to come here again. read more

Chicken taco was just what I wanted. Highly recommend a little green sauce. Very friendly staff.

Super friendly staff, quick service, and great tacos! Wasn't able to order online but the manager hooked it up when I came into the store!

As a lover of tacos and everything Taco Bell to street food in Mexico, Chido Taco is definitely a hit! Prior to this location opening, I had eaten at the location on Bale street. I work in downtown Raleigh so was extremely excited when this location opened up. The service is quick and the employees are friendly. The decor is fun and modern; street food vibes. The salsa bar is fresh and is always clean. (This attention to detail is important because a lot of places with similar salsa bars, mostly on the west coast, can get very sloppy). I have tried just about everything that I can try from the menu as a gluten free diner. Pictured on this review are the quesabirria tacos with rice and beans, and the steak nachos. The quesabirria tacos at this location are so delicious and have a nice crunch. They are also extremely filling. The consume broth is flavorful and not too heavy. The rice and beans are fresh and tasty! The steak nachos are a healthy portion size and fun to eat. In this instance, I ordered all of my topping on the side so the nachos didn't become soggy by the time I had my lunch break. The queso is AMAZING here and the steak was tender and well-seasoned. I recommend Chido Taco for a reliable tex mex meal! read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Quesabirria Tacos with Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Came in for a late dinner and the place was packed. Food came out nice and fresh and hot. It seems expensive but these two small tacos pack a LOT of flavor and are worth every penny. Pork belly is cooked perfect, even the rice and beans are super flavorful. Casual dining with a bar, great for a summer evening. Definitely recommend and would come back anytime I'm in Raleigh. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Pork belly tacos chidos - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is the best Chido Taco location that I have been to so far. I started off with a beer then tried the house chida margarita. For food our table split chips with queso and salsa then it was two tacos (a cactus and poblano and a chorizo) and an order of elote asado for me and a barbacoa burrito for my husband. The food, drinks and service were all good. We needed a quick dinner option and this spot worked out perfectly. read more

I came here for the first time for a quick lunch and ordered three barbacoa quesabirria combo.  The menu describes them as quesadillas but they're more like Taco Bell chalupas and were absolutely delicious!  The portions were pretty generous and the combo also came with a side of rice and beans.  Service was quick as well.  I'll definitely be back. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Quesabirria Combo - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Small little place with good customer service and was pretty quick. Went during lunch with a few coworkers and enjoyed the carnitas tacos. I got two, should have gotten four because they are pretty small but for the price it makes sense. Will be back to try some aguas and horchata eventually! read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Sitting area - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

the bowl i ordered lacked in its flavor and freshness. the beans tasted like it came from a can you buy from Sam's Club or Costco. even with the sauces provided it didn't seem complete. it was nowhere near as packed in quality or quantity if you compare it to a bowl from Chipotle. the 3 stars are for the chicken roll i ordered, that had flavor and freshness in one crunch. it was very quiet inside, even with a festival happening outside. we had a party of 7 and were able to hold a conversation indoors without raising voices. amazing. read more

Delicious food with great service. We especially enjoyed the self service topping bar and the Horchata was refreshing and tasted authentic. read more

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

Wow wow wow! In town on business and staying at the hotel across the street - decided to grab a bite at Chido Taco. AMAZING. Sat at the bar and had the BEST Michelada I have ever had - the BEST! I tried three tacos (lenguas, barbacoa and nopales) and all three were OUTSTANDING. Super food and Jazmin the bartender/server was a doll! So nice and so friendly and just overall FANTASTIC. I cannot say enough - will be back!!!!! read more

Second Timer! A great place similar to San Diego Mexican style food. The best in Raleigh I've tried since living there for two years. Recommend the birria quesadillas (quesadillas con broth) and three chicken tacos. The beef tacos are great too, I just personally don't eat red meat. The service is great, the atmosphere is too! Eat with your family or sit at the bar with a loved one or friends. Definitely a place I recommend if visiting North Carolina. read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food good. Service great. But please get some AC don't make any sense how hot it is in there read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - Fish tacos rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Whenever I'm in Raleigh, this is my go to place for tacos. They are super tasty and fresh!

My family has been here a bunch of times and it is now our go-to for something fast when downtown or going to events at the RMA. The food is always delicious. They are quick and everything is priced right. The atmosphere is clean and comfortable. read more

There is a 50/50 chance they will mark your order as complete before giving it to you, so make sure to follow up after waiting for 20 minutes... read more

The food here ALWAYS hits!! I've only ever picked my food up from here, but the place is very nice/stylish, the staff friendly, and the service quick! Now, there's no dedicated parking, but don't let that stop you; make it work, because I'm telling you, that food is worth it read more

The guacamole was so filled with cilantro that we were picking huge pieces out - and we like it! It was way too much and we didn't finish, which felt like a waste but it was soooo much cilantro. Half the world hates it, no not sure about that choice. The ACP was very good, if loaded with peppers. That's on me, I have a very immature ACP palate. read more

Had an al pastor burrito and horchata. The burrito had a good flavor and I'd order it again. The horchata, however, just tasted off. My friend had never had horchata before and I wouldn't let him taste mine so that it wouldn't be his first experience. Service was quick. read more

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

Chidos is my favorite taco place in Raleigh so far. This Chido location is tied with the wake forest location for best Chido in town. I love the birria and regular tacos. Reminds me of the authentic food trucks in California, AZ and Texas. Their margaritas are perfect. They're flavorful but not too sweet unlike the ones around town. This one also stays open late - clutch bc our late night food scene is sad. read more

Worst place ever! Taco's had no flavor. When I asked what was included he responded with all the ingredients (fixings) are on the buffet! There were 2 kinds of salsa, pico de gallo, cucumbers and peppers! Just AWFUL! Staff was awful and food was expensive. Don't waste your time with this place! Very disappointing and to find out there is a chain of them in Raleigh is terrible! I would give this place 0 stars! read more

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria - My chicken taco! I had to ask for cheese because that's unbeknownst to me was an up charge! - Mexican Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food was very good and authentic, the service was awesome! Very laid-back establishment. Our food was ready almost as soon as we took our seat. read more

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

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I don't normally review, but since I was just over charged by $5, different of what's posted on their menu and the food I got was less than par, definitely not worth $15. Be careful and watch their charges! read more

Food was good I got 3 taco with the dipping sauce for my son and I attempted to order a kids meal for my daughter but the lady said kids meal are for 10 and under which I didn't bitch but that's none of there business and a bit crazy I never had that happen before but my son loves the meal so I gave it a 3 only because of that issue . I tried a lil piece of the taco it was good and the extra star bc the piece I tried was good read more

I would say, I don't know if I'd come back here. The tacos were pretty good but I would say the Quesabirria dipping sauce was flavorless. Not my favorite. The Horchata was absolutely horrible. It literally tasted nothing like horchata at all, maybe it was just a bad day. They should also put a sign over the salsa bar because I had no clue they had salsa unless I asked. read more

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

Ordered the taco pollo adobado and the Baja fish. Definitely was not expecting the flavor with the small prices. Food was phenomenal. Only downside was that I didn't get more. read more