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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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

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.

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

Food was good nothing special but good. Service was ok they were packed after the comedy show. Seating was limited.

Went here last night just for a acp bowl something quick, and when i tell you guys this was the best acp bowl i've ever had!! Im not too picky about my food but Im very used to well seasoned food and this was definitely it! It also had a little spice to it but I ate the whole bowl lmaoo. I also had horchata which was so good as well. I'll definitely be back today because it was just too good. It also took literally three minutes for my food to come so I was in and out! read more

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food look elsewhere. if you are more of a mustard and ketchup kind of person, it'll probably be fine for you. read more

Excellent food in a fast casual setting. I had the torta with the chicken adobo--better than I even expected! Guacamole was delicious . My friend had the quesabirria which was also excellent. read more

Not the best. Not the worst. I would come back. Price is respectable for 4 tacos. Good salsa bar.

ROCKS IN THE BEANS! Chew softly, if you dare to get the beans. I narrowly escaped a cracked tooth, due to the fact there was a rock in my beans. Eso no está bien. read more

Food is excellent. Salsas have great flavor and heat. The staff is friendly and quick. Drinks at the bar were well made and reasonably priced. Recommend the Quesabirria and Strawberry Basil margarita. read more

Amazing food .. quesobirrias , shrimp tacos, ceviche, fush burritis, everything was super delicious. Service was very friendly. Highly highly recommend. read more

Amazing food! Great quality and portion sizes. I had the ACP chicken and after my first bite, I was in love! We will be back again!!

The food and atmosphere was incredible! Service was great as well. Would highly recommend and will visit again if I'm ever in Raleigh.