Wow. Mediocre, or downright negative reviews lately? "not real _______" "bad service" etc???
It is real food. Not "real New Mexico", not "real Mexican", but real SW food by a real *local* interpretation of those SW tastes. My wife and her family are from New Mexico, and many of the menu items at TDS are based on NM food and usually contain NM ingredients. Last time I checked it is in Decatur, GA though, not ABQ or Santa Fe. My wife loves TDS as much as I do, and every time her family visits they love to go to TDS too! If anyone wants an exact copy of a certain food from a certain place, then go to that place...and stay there! Stay out of Decatur while you are at it :-)
For those that think it is expensive - Really?? Go somewhere else, have a pitcher of Texas, chips & cheese, and a plate of food for you, one for the wife, and one for the kid, then walk out with a 2 digit bottom line on your check. Not happening. I have never even heard of a better deal on dining. I get 2-3 tacos, sometimes a side, and as stated we usually have a pitcher (or a few if joined by friends), and after many years of dining here, I am still always delighted when given our total by whichever lovely lady happens to be taking our orders that visit.
Don't like the line? Then don't get in it. Thanks, those of us who are in it, and like being in it at TDS appreciate being around others who like to enjoy a drink and socialize in line with others doing the same. Not a right / wrong thing, but if it doesn't work for you then don't do it. I have never seen any place with a line where most of the regulars are happy to be in it, but TDS is that place. Have a margarita, chit chat with other locals, and lighten up.
Just to make sure you get it: ***Don't like the line? Then don't get in it.***
As for the food? AH MAZE ING. Rotating special tacos every week, as well as rotating "BLUE PLATE" and "SEAFOOD" specials. This week is one of my current favorite special tacos - The BLT - "A flour tortilla filled with bacon, lettuce, tomato and roasted tomatillo mayonnaise.". Not sure what kind of magic, or crack, or what is in that mayonnaise, but I could, and have, eaten 4 of these. I recently started enjoying their Cole Slaw. It makes for a nice addition to whatever else I choose on any given visit. A great sweet, flavorful concoction with a subtle jalapeño flavor. The Memphis and Brisket are two of my favorite standards, but the anticipation of specials keeps my wife and I giddy for a TDS visit many weeks after we learn it is one of our favorites that week.
Drinks? Better than decent beer selection, but I don't come here for beer. I come here for food and.....Texas Margarita, no salt. One of the best Texas ritas I have ever had anywhere, and I have had quite a few (in lot's of places). It is currently in my all time top 5 margaritas with no trouble. And it is a competitive price too! If you want to step it up to another level, check out the "Westside", but don't try too many - you will need a ride home if you do :-P
Haters gonna hate, but go hate somewhere else. Stay away from TDS! :-) read more