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    El Chido

    4.3 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Grocery
    Closed • 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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