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    El Chido

    4.3 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Grocery
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Left to right: Tacos de lengua, al pastor, y carne asada ($1.95 each). Nothing super memorable.
    Alex R.

    I'm a sucker for Mexican food, but especially for those places that look super authentic; sometimes, the more no-frills/hole-in-the-wall the spot is, the better it turns out to be, at least in my experiences. Naturally, I was excited to try El Chido, as it fits the description perfectly -- it's a no-nonsense Mexican market offering both Mexican grocery/produce/snack items, as well as hot food from a restaurant window in the back. I ordered three tacos at $1.95 a piece: one carne asada, one al pastor, and one lengua. The service was prompt, and I was pleased that I didn't have to wait long at all before my tacos were ready at the window. As for the food itself, though, I wasn't completely floored. The carne asada was solid and had a somewhat decent level of seasoning, but nothing super out of the ordinary. The lengua was passable and pretty tender, but was missing a bit more flavor. The portion of meat in my al pastor taco, unfortunately, had quite a lot of fat chunks, and made for a chewy and kind of unpleasant experience. Not the worst place I've ever been to, but I was definitely a tad disappointed considering how authentic the atmosphere feels. I guess the hole-in-the-wall hypothesis doesn't work every time... oh well, can't win 'em all.

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    Robert H.

    Good place to get your fill of Mexican food on the cheap! The restaurant is in the back part of a Mexican grocery store. Food was good, came out in around five minutes per order, and enough seating to accommodate groups of around ten or so. If you are looking to drink a few beers with your meal, might want to go somewhere else.

    Tacos de lengua and Tripas!!!
    Sovan T.

    Being from Los Angeles and eating tacos all over the places, this is hands down the best tacos in Montgomery

    Thomas P.

    This has got to be the only place in Alabama where you can find Pupusas. The tacos were good, and the Pupusas were good too. I got two tacos al pastor and 1 Pupusa with chicharron and queso-all very delicious! Love the salsa bar. Lived in CA for a few years (and my wife is from Mexico) and this place is as good as you can find in Alabama. So 5 stars (probably 3.5 stars if located in California or a state with any decent competition)

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    Chad B.

    Tucked away in the back of a Mexican market is a small counter serving the best Mexican food I've tasted. A friend from Mexico recommended this place as authentic and I'm very impressed. Fresh and delicious.

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    Get over the neighborhood non-appeal and get some great food! You will NOT be sorry! Tacos, papusas, condiment bar. DELICIOUS!!

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    Great place! Authentic Mexican cuisine! A bit small but overall a great place! Would love for them to get a liquor license!

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    Sol Restaurante Mexicano & Taqueria - Montgomery

    Sol Restaurante Mexicano & Taqueria - Montgomery

    4.4
    (293 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    This Mexican restaurant has a very different feel than most of your traditional Mexican…read morerestaurants. It didn't have all the Spanish decor and music playing. It has a very open dining room and accent lights along the walls. We had a young man named Jackson as our server. He seemed a bit timid but provided great service. He made suggestions on dishes and made sure we had what we needed as the meal progressed. My friend, who has frequented this place before stated that their menus were new. I have included photos of the food menus. For me, they weren't very user friendly or organized well. Either way, we figured it out. The dishes were generous in portions and very very delicious! I had the meal #44 which is the Naked Pablano Pepper which I got with chicken. My friend took Jackson's recommendation of the #32 which is the Plato de Carnitas. Great experience. Would definitely come back!

    While traveling we found a restaurant with a high rating on Yelp, so we tried it out as our family…read moreis always down for good Mexican! We were seated quickly and the service was friendly. It's a strip mall with two large open rooms that could fit a large crowd if needed. At first glance at the menu some items were a little pricy but it was lunch time so we were able to order from the lunch section that had some good deals. Apps were great! Good Salsa, guacamole, queso but chips were on point! Not too thin or thick, held up to the dips and tasted great. Hubby got a steak burrito similar to a fajita style burrito. It was tasty. One son and I ordered different items from the lunch pick 4 for $12.95. The shredded beef quesadillas, shredded chicken Flauta, beef tostada, chicken tamale and Chile Relleno were are favorites and the burrito and rice were tasty too. Our other son order shrimp enchiladas and there were 3 small shrimp in each of the two enchilada. He said it tasted good but needed more especially for the price. It appeared seafood was over priced and minimal per serving. We look forward to visiting this place again when be travel to Montgomery!

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    Jalapeno's in the Alley

    Jalapeno's in the Alley

    3.0
    (186 reviews)
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    I'm in town for a couple of nights for work and arrived pretty late my first night. This was one of…read morethe few restaurants still open, so I decided to give it a try. I checked Yelp beforehand and noticed some pretty negative reviews, but after eating here, I honestly have no idea why. I had a fabulous experience! The food was great and very reasonably priced. I ordered the enchiladas verde, half chicken and half beef, and the portion was huge. They also bring complimentary chips and salsa, and the salsa was really good. My waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful. He took the time to help me decide what to order and provided excellent service throughout the meal. The service was top-notch. It definitely has a lively Mexican bar atmosphere, but I thought that was part of the charm. Great food, generous portions, reasonable prices, and friendly service--especially when you need a good meal later in the evening. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend this place to my fellow business travelers!

    After a long day and wanting something late night, because staying downtown, apparently everything…read morecloses food wise around 7-8p, and Jalapeños came through in the clutch because we caught them about 30 mins before closing Walked in and was quickly greeted and seated when the show began. Chips and salsa came very quick and before we knew it, Jose was on the scene and took care of us like family. I only wish Jose was employed at my local Mexican restaurant because he made the night! Food was great which we ordered grilled chicken chimichangas w/beans & rice. Always go with grilled chicken versus shredded chicken...way more flavorful. Beans and rice were your classic staple that were made as expected Grilled chicken tacos were on point and had the right mix of toppings which strangely some Mexican places don't always get right For a late night quick meal in the South where places don't often stay open late, we were glad to stumble across this restaurant and we'll be back before we leave town. But THE hero was Jose, dinner and a show....trust me...to the locals, you have a true gem and hope you take care him. Loved that guy!

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    El Chido - mexican - Updated August 2026

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