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Chido Taco is more than just your typical taco joint — it’s a fast-casual market style taqueria, with the authentic flavor of Mexico in every dish. Located inside the beltway in Raleigh, the restaurant offers bowls, tacos, and unique proteins and features a patio bar with a spotlight on mezcal (a spirit distilled from the agave plant).
Owner Joel Ibarra grew up inside the family business, starting out as a server and working his way up through the company over the past 20 years. During this period, a boom of Mexican restaurants occurred across the country — and Planet Taco Group recognized the need to think outside the box with their offerings. Looking to evolve and expand upon his passion, Joel explored his childhood roots with a trip to Mexico. He visited taco stands in the plazas and saw a vision for the future — through the traditions of his past. Here, the idea for Chido Taco was born. For Joel, “Chido Taco represents the future for the market and for ourselves. It reflects the collective passion for authentic, street-style tacos.”
Even though Joel owns multiple restaurants, Chido Taco was the first SBA loan for Planet Taco Group. To begin this process, Joel was introduced to one of our experienced Business Development Officers. His expertise in SBA lending led to a successful closing on this deal. Chido Taco opened in July 2019. We look forward to continuing to watch this business grow.
