Good service for starters and the carne asada tacos were clutch!…read more Meat was marinated properly and cooked perfectly! They give you a generous serving of carne in your tacos and don't cheap out like many places do. Fresh cilantro & onions and presentation was nice too. These are legit authentic Mexican style tacos!

Great-tasting authentic Mexican food!…read more I had two tacos and some pinto beans. (under $10) The tortillas tasted homemade and had that slightly grill, char taste to them. The chicken was ground up into small, crispy bites. The topping was like a pico de gallo without tomatoes and the hot sauce that came with them was absolutely perfect, spicy but not too hot. I love spicy but I think for most people the spice level would be just right. At some point soon I'll try the tamales...they have a fairly large menu with meat and seafood dishes. It was very noisy inside because a soccer game was on and it's Father's Day today but there's lots of outside seating and even though it was hot, it was still a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended! These tacos were better than some I've had at beach-side restaurants in San Diego.

Great little spot. Ordered four individual tacos, and they were all great. The Churiqueso was also…read morephenomenal. Quick service and friendly workers, highly recommend this spot!

I want to preface this by saying I have been going to Chido Taco for years it is one of my favorite…read moreplaces to bring people to try quesabirria for the first time or just a nice spot. It's a very cute restaurant. However, my best friend and I went to Chido Taco earlier and the food was not nearly as good as it used to be and tasted a lot less flavorful. Also I know I am maybe the last person to be talking about a restaurants music because I don't have amazing music taste but everytime before when I used to go the music was amazing and introduced me to so many different hispanic artists but when we went today it was all songs that you'd hear in a club. The restaurant is great I recommend going but I'm wondering if maybe Chido went under new management?

I was on a mission for lengua (beef tongue) tacos, and Esmeralda Grill popped up at exactly the…read moreright time. Let me just say: my wish was fulfilled. We ordered two taco platters, loaded with an incredible lineup: Cachete -- Pork Cheek Barbacoa -- Braised Beef Carnitas -- Pork Buche -- Pork Stomach Chorizo -- Mexican Sausage Lengua -- Beef Tongue Both platters came with rice and beans, and everything was packed with authentic flavor. The lengua was exactly what I was looking for--tender, flavorful, and absolutely worth the search. The cachete and barbacoa were equally impressive, while the carnitas, buche, and chorizo rounded out an outstanding taco lineup. And of course, a large horchata to complete the experience. Esmeralda Grill delivers the kind of Mexican food that makes you stop and appreciate every bite. Authentic flavors, generous portions, and a menu that gives you plenty of reasons to come back. Definitely one of the best Mexican joints in Cary--and easily my favorite find in town. 5 stars without hesitation.

Esmeralda Grill is a very authentic local Mexican spot that does a lot of things right, especially…read morewhen it comes to classic comfort dishes. I usually rotate between the tacos, enchiladas, and molcajetes, and while the tacos themselves are just okay, the overall experience is solid. The fresh chips are easily some of the best I've had at a Mexican restaurant (warm and crisp). Add queso to those chips and it really seals the deal. They more than make up for the tacos being a bit underwhelming and are honestly reason enough to come back. This is a great neighborhood spot if you're looking for authentic flavors, generous portions, and excellent chips and dips (biggest downside is no liquor aka no margaritas). Not every dish is a knockout, but the highlights keep it comfortably in 4-star territory.

10/10 food and service. girl named ximena was very kind and helpful. love coming here.read more

Went for lunch and got the quesabirra taco. This is the best one I've had anywhere I've tried…read morequesabirra. I'll definitely be back. Very filling and not expensive at all! Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and seating. Loved it and can't wait to try more.

I love this place…read more They never disappoint. Good solid Mexican food for a reasonable price. The quesadillas are my favorite. I rotate between the carnitas and the carne asada. I love that they have crema and queso fresco crumbled on top with the onions and cilantro. Fresh made tortillas. They're basically a huge taco. The pulpo tostada was yummy! they have a little salsa bar with the spicy pickled carrots , onions and jalapeños. A few different salsas, cabbage salad , and more. If you want real authentic Mexican food. Give them a shot!

Ambience feels authentic and food was ok. Service was good as well. They had a variety of spices…read morefor tacos

The tacos were excellent! My son & I ordered asada, pastor & the chicken tacos for lunch. Pastor…read morewas the best. Great place to get a quick lunch!

Very good food and great people very friendly... I get the chicken tacos with everything they come…read morewith. The people behind the window are quick at getting your food.

Welcoming staff, clean and presentable restaurant space. Exceptional service and good food. The…read morePaloma was refreshing. I ordered the Santa Fe taco entree and it was delicious. The portions were hefty. I recommend Taco Addicts for a great taco fix. No complaints!

It reminds me of Mexican restaurants in California. Not the taqueria types that most people think…read moreof but the sit down family Mexican spots. I haven't had anything I didn't like here. The food is full of flavor and is prepared well with some cool tweaks. The service is great and they never trip about making little modifications like changing out rice and beans for a salad. The salsa with the chips could have a little more kick but they do have a spicier salsa if you ask. The prices are decent and the portions are generous. I hadn't noticed before but last time I was there I saw they have a pool table incase you want to have a little fun.

This place is a legit taqueria. Order in English o Espanol. I have been coming here since before…read moreI moved to the Triangle area 10 years ago. I remember it being really different before they remodeled. The inside is so nice now. Big and open. They have great line management--you order and pay for your food and then they bring it out to you. All of the food tastes authentic and comes out so fast. This place is great for groups as they have a ton of big open seating and they turnover the place really fast. You get your own drinks and bus your own table. They have a salsa bar where you can get all kinds of different salsas for your entrees or chips. Horchata is on point. Parking lot is attached and free. And the best part it is super cheap to eat here even with the family.

Stopped by Taqueria El Toro last week after a few people had recommended this place. I'll admit my…read moreexpectations may be shaped by having a lot of Tex Mex style food in Texas, but I wanted to give this a try. When you arrive, there is plenty of parking around the building, and entrances in the front and on the right side. Once inside, you'll walk up to counter and place your order. Your then given a order number and it's open seating. Your number will be called out in Spanish when your food is ready and you'll pick it up at the counter. I ordered an al pastor taco which unfortunately was not good. It came out extremely cold and needed a lot of salsa for it to have any flavor. I also ordered a steak burrito which was much better and was served with melted cheese on the top. There were fatty pieces throughout the burrito but this was far better than the taco. Lastly, I ordered a horchata but it tasted like grainy and wasn't great. If I'm in the area again I may give this a try but I'd definitely stick with a burrito so your food is hot.

I LOVE the carne asada torta! My girls get burritos and quesadillas…read more Best food truck in town

Best tacos to be had on all of taco truck row!…read more Definitely stop by and give these folks a try! Super friendly, quick, and delicias!

The place blends in with the strip, for sure. However my friend had gone there before and explained…read morethere were different flags on the menu. So I agreed. It is a small place for sure. Parking could go either way, I would assume better during off lunch, early dinner hours. We were greeted as soon as we arrived and to my surprise, the menu is extensive! Wow. We opted for ASADA tacos and Revueltas Pupusas. They serve beer. If you eat in, there a bar for toppings. It was very, very good. We enjoyed both options and if around, I would definitely go back. Small, quiet and good.

Affordable Latin American eats…read more While not my favorite place to order tacos and pupusas, this joint won't rock the bank like some of the other places I ate. This place is frequented by construction and other blue color workers, so you know it's gotta be bussin for the value. I ordered a variety of different tacos; pollo, asada, Al pastor, lingua and loroco pupusa. The chicken is very bland, the safe option for people with low spice tolerance. The other meats have decent flavor but tend to be on the dry and chewy side. The pupusas are lovely and I always enjoy watching them assemble and fry on the griddle. The cortido is a nice crunch and if you want other options, they have a salsa bar to tack on more. The staff speak Spanish and will try to explain what an item is, but it's best to study before hand. They're really nice and patient and will try to describe something if you didn't prepare ;) Easy lunch and quick dinner option.