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Taqueria Del Sol - My favorite place in the world!!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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As others have mentioned, this place is not family friendly--full stop. They literally have an employee whose sole job is to stand around policing tables to make sure no one sits before ordering. I understand the policy and fully support it; I don't understand the hostility. My husband was third in line and there were more than three open tables. Our 3-year-old twins were getting in the way in the crowded line, so I took them to an empty table while we waited--after specifically confirming there were plenty more available than the 2 people in front of us. The table "monitor" immediately came over with an incredibly rude attitude and said he "doesn't care about kids--everyone else has kids." A simple, polite request to wait would have sufficed. Note that I had also had already purchased a margarita so I wasn't at the table empty handed. The superiority complex would be amusing if the restaurant were good, but it isn't. The line looks long but it's by design to make it look more popular than it is. There's only one person taking orders near the door to create the optics that the line is long. The food itself is bland and under-seasoned. We left, spent our money elsewhere, and won't be back. If you have young kids, this is clearly not a place that wants your business. read more

We have lived in Decatur for over 2 years, and have never gone here because it looked so busy. So: my expectations were sky-high in terms of quality, and it is just okay. I can see the attraction: the ambiance is neighborly / relaxed. Service is first rate and friendly. You run into people you know here. It's that kind of place. And: Prices are *extremely* good for the freshness of the food. You order up-front and find a table - so it's a perfect place to meet friends, and budget-friendly. I believe I sampled all but one of the vegetarian options: a cheese enchilada with salsa verde, the veggie bean taco, and guacamole / chips. Next time I come here, I will make sure I am not too hungry- let's put it that way. And I will skip the margaritas and order a beer. That's my recommendation for enjoying a meal here if you don't eat meat & love margaritas. Santo Cantina in Avondale Estates & El Tesoro in East Atlanta are my recommendations for veggie friendly Mexican in the area, and I would love if Taquerio del Sol made more of an effort in this direction. I was disappointed by the house margarita which was overly sweet and pedestrian. read more

It was packed but found 2 seats at the bar so we ordered drinks, was advised not allowed to sit at the bar if not ordering food so ordered a dip trip - honestly house margaritas just ok - felt rushed because of the bar policy - finished up our drinks and exited read more

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I've eating at Taqueria Del Sol many times, my concern is that while sitting at the counter to eat I noticed a lot of unhealthy and unsanitary practices coming from the kitchen and behind the counter. The kitchen help or cook would go outside to use the phone and return without washing hands. I could see them go back in the kitchen and I watched to see them go back to handling food. I saw several workers go outside that back door to get supplies, take out trash, etc. with gloves on, return to the kitchen and continue working with the same nasty gloves on. My recent visit, the waiter at the counter was working so hard and wiping sweat from his forehead with his hands and then wipe his hands on his pants and continue touching cups, customers money, credit cards and making drinks, just nasty. I was really turned off and my appetite was spoiled. Gloves should always be discarded when you are touching other things before returning to touching food. The counter workers should have sanitizer on hand at all times. Restaurants workers have to do better because we are watching you with our food. read more

Food and service is great. Very fast service. They should rotate "the Bob" more frequently. My family has become regulars. Love it. read more

We've tried three different locations recently while in Atlanta for medical visits at Emory. All three had reasonable prices. The food is consistently good. Service is fast. read more

Be prepared to wait in line. The margaritas were premade, which isn't my favorite. The food though was great. The trio salsa was a great shareable size. The hype for the clam chowder is worth it!! It was incredibly delicious. I also had the enchilada and brisket taco. My husband was a little less impressed, but I just think he ordered wrong. He agreed the chowder was the best thing at the table. read more

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This spot has been on my list for ages, but due to its irregular hours, I just now managed to make a visit with friends on a recent weekend evening. After a moderate wait in its legendary line, I enjoyed a pretty damn good margarita, followed up by a New Mexico chile relleno. As a Texan who counts chiles rellenos as one of my all-time favorite dishes, Taqueria Del Sol's was solid - like a jalapeno popper with a southern twist, crispy and fried. Not exactly traditional, but a good Atlanta spin on a Southwest classic. A fun and vibey spot, Taqueria Del Sol is great for Tex-Mex-Southern fusion. read more

Met a friend at the Decatur Taqueria on a bright, sunny day for delicious tacos. I'd never been to this location before and 11:30 was super for getting in before any line had a chance to form. We shared their delicious queso, and I enjoyed my fried chicken and brisket tacos. The brisket was tender, a generous portion, with just enough pico to make it filling; the chicken portion was a bit skimpy, but the cream sauce was a nice touch. Attentive staff brought the to go portion of my friend's order, and the table was bussed quickly for the next guests. A-Ok choice when I'm in this part of town. read more

I've been coming here for years and the consistency is the same! And I'm a person that appreciates that! I do wish they would offer some type of sauce for their tacos. That's the only thing missing from my point of view. This is not your regular kind of taco spot, especially when they first opened. I considered them one of the first to do it. I always get a brisket and fried chicken taco EVERY TIME!!!!! And the staff is always friendly. One margarita is good but two will definitely get you in there! read more

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Customer since 2000! Original Latin-American food and it is all delicious. I particularly love the chicken taco. I dip it in the cheese Dip some. Rice is very good too! read more

Really tasty, cool and fun spot to grab lunch or dinner. A lot of open air seating, super laid back vibe and friendly people eating delicious tacos and other treats. The queso and salsa are good as one would expect at a taco place. The tacos are tasty as well. If you get an enchilada - GET THE LEMON CREAM SAUCE. You won't regret it. read more

I finally decided to give this place a try after passing by it countless times, and I'm so glad I did! Despite the long line when we arrived, the wait was surprisingly quick. You order first then sit down wherever you find a spot. The service was friendly and attentive, and we had the option to choose between indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for indoor seating. I decided to go with the chips and queso, and it did not disappoint. The chips were perfectly crispy and the queso was flavorful and creamy. It was the perfect snack for a late-night outing when I wasn't feeling too hungry. I'm definitely planning on returning to try out more of their menu options. If the chips and queso were any indication, I'm sure the rest of their dishes will be just as delicious. read more

I have eaten at this TDS and other TDS locations many times over the years. Mainly out of convenience and or joining others. There are only a couple times that I really want to dine at TDS and that is Crispy Beef Taco week. The Decatur TDS is possibly the best one. This week we had the Veggie Taco with tomato and lettuce added, the Fried Chicken Taco, the Beef Brisket Enchilada with Salsa Frita and a Cheese Enchilada with Salsa Verde. The Veggie Taco is always wonderful and probably the best one on the menu. The roasted tomatillo salsa is outstanding if you like spicy. The Chicken in the Fried Chicken taco is not the best quality. A little stringy and somewhat tough. And that has been the case over the past year or so. The Brisket Enchilada was pretty good, maybe better than normal because is was seasoned well, which is not the norm. Just wish they would have added a bit more salsa frita as do I wish they would have added a little more salsa verde to the cheese enchilada. The cheese was almost melted through but not quite enough...it couldn't have been heated any more than it was or it would have burned. The line was not long so there was not much of a wait. Food arrived promptly. The place is always very clean. And yes, it is kid friendly. There are better tacos in the area. But will return. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Veggie Taco(l) and Fried Chicken Taco(r) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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My favorite Mexican in all of GA! The fried chicken, cheeseburger, and fish tacos are all great. If it's your first time I highly recommend getting one of each. The margaritas are top notch too read more

I've visited this location multiple times in the last few years. During my most recent visit, there was no line which was SHOCKING to my family and I! The line is usually out in the parking lot. I've waited 45 minutes before, but it is worth the wait. I visited Taqueria Del Sol for dinner on June 22nd and ordered the chef's special, which was a taco, enchilada, and tostada. The chef's special was a smaller portion, but it was still pretty good. The enchilada had green salsa on the bottom, but to me it could've used a little bit more on the top. It also was covered in cheese. Yum! read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Chef's Special - Tex-Mex Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

This place has Amazing food and service. The line is always out the door and as usual it's very fast and efficient.

This is one of my all time favorite restaurants in Decatur. I met a family friend for brunch there today, and it of course didn't disappoint. While the line tends to be extremely long, the staff is always kind and quick, and the food comes at the speed of light, nearly as soon as you sit down. The cheese dip here is my favorite I've ever had, and the salsa trio is delightful. I love their range of tacos, and the shrimp corn chowder is a life-changing thing, I highly recommend it. I also love their sweet tea! The outdoor patio is such a sweet place to eat, and the restaurant itself has such a fun vibe. I love this place, and the speed of food delivery totally makes up for the lengthy lines! read more

The lunch rush is something that all of us want to make good. We tire of standard fried fare, buns and fries get old, despite not being healthy for you on the frequent. What is a hungry person to do when you need something fresh, dependable and tasty? Let me suggest Taqueria Del Sol. The ordering is straight forward, at the counter or bar. A few choices for your consideration. Each is freshly made and comes out piping (and I mean piping hot) and really fast. I ordered up the chicken enchilada with cream sauce and charro beans. It was just enough to ward off a serious hunger spell and yet not enough to make me feel like El Guapo in too small of a sweater. The line kept building all during our lunch meeting and folks were gladly ordering up their favorites and getting down to the serious business of eating well for lunch. I recommend TDS without hesitation, if there is one near you bet yourself in there and enjoy. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Tex-Mex Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

We put our name of the list to sit at the bar. Betsy the bartender was friendly. The food mediocre and the margaritas need some work.

I've been coming to this Taqueria since I was a kid and have always had a great experience. I've tried everything from their enchiladas, tacos, chips, and chowder and have never left feeling disappointed. This time I got their lunch chicken mango taco alongside the brisket and memphis tacos (seen in pic) and loved them. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - My triple taco lunch - Tex-Mex Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

can be a vibe if you get the right thing but i don't think i did! get there early or be prepared to wait in line, we got there at 5 and the line was already out the door! you order at the register and then go to your table. if you want a second drink there's a bar line for people with tables that's much shorter! highlights were the &8.50 margs if that's your thing (relatively cheap in this area), plus the corn and shrimp chowder was incredible but small portion. i'd order two next time! 5/6 people i was with (everyone but me) got the chile relleno and loved it. great portion size i liked my tacos alright (i got the carnitas and memphis) but the pork was pretty under seasoned, i added some of the salsa and guac that we got a la carte. just not my favorite kind of tacos but hey, the line is out the door at 5 pm so people seem to really like it! read more

Taqueria Del Sol - line at 6 pm thursday - Tex-Mex Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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The long lines outside standing outside and outside to place their orders is testament to the consistency and quality of their offerings; tacos plus. At peak times there is always seating, so look for a seat only after having placed your order. The tacos are good. The margaritas are better. Outside seating is heated in the winter or cooled by breeze in the summer. The atmosphere is very Decaturish. read more

I am STUNNED by the discourtesy, disrespect, and passive aggressive behavior of the manager working the floor today. My daughter and I came for lunch along with her service dog. The manager immediately approached us and said, "we do not allow pets." My daughter explained that her dog was a service animal. The manager wanted to know what task the dog performed, and my daughter answered. When we were seated, the manager came to our table and sarcastically commented, "great service dog who begs from the table." The dog was perfectly behaved and doing his job. It is ILLEGAL for the manager to bully my daughter for having a disability and for implying we were lying. We will NOT be going back! read more

Party of 2 for lunch As I was driving to the restaurant, I thought I would have to find some available street parking.  When I approached, I was pleasantly surprised to see they had their own parking lot with ample spaces. This was my first time visiting this location. My friend and I stood on the line and it moved quickly.  The person at the register asked how many were in my party. This was to organize the seating, but they still kept the bills separate.  I placed my order for 2 tacos,  one Hot Chicken Taco, which was one of the specials, and one Fish Taco. I also ordered a side of  Jalapeno Cole Slaw.   My friend and I walked around trying to figure out where we wanted to sit.  They have seating everywhere, plenty to choose from. We were  initially going to sit in the patio area,  but then decided to sit at the high counter near the front door. This area was getting some good direct sunlight.   Our food came out super fast.  I tasted the Hot Chicken Taco first. It was very good and had a nice spicy kick to it.  The Fish Taco was very crispy and  good as well.  I will definitely go back to try some of their other choices. read more

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This was not my first meal at this restaurant. However the times that I've been here have been spread out. Each time the food and atmosphere have been tasty and welcoming. read more

Finally figured out how to eat here, having been discouraged by the line every other time I've considered it... arrive at 11:45 am on a Friday! Plenty of parking, no line, and lots of places to sit. I had the corn/shrimp soup and the roasted chicken enchilada with red sauce. The soup had a nice kick to it but not much shrimp to be found. The enchilada was nicely done, nothing out of this world amazing. I don't eat a lot so these two things were the perfect portion for me. Disappointing that they don't have aguas frescas or even lemonade... they offered topo Chico with lime as an alternative but I ended up just doing ice water with some lemon. We were sitting around chatting after we had finished our food and they had cleared the plates and we definitely got the " anything else we can get you?" foot tap, but definitely understandable as the line grew and the staff member was very appreciative that we got the hint and got up to leave. I'd definitely return on a nice day to sit outside but only if I didn't have to wait in the line. read more

The line typically extends to the street and on the day I went it was the first time the line wasn't super long. I wanted to see what the hype was all about. The service was good (I gave three stars for that). I placed an to-go order. I noticed, while attempting to pay, that the card reader didn't allow me to pay unless I selected a tip amount. I don't agree with forcing patrons to tip when they are placing to-go orders. I was extremely turned off by that. The food is reasonably priced. I ordered the fried fish tilapia and fried chicken soft shell tacos (about $4 each). They were small, lacked seasoning and tasted like something I could have made at home. However, I would have added seasoning. Therefore, it would have tasted better. read more

I've reviewed other Taqueria Del Sol locations, but thought I'd just note this one is extra special. The staff there tonight could not have been nicer. From the young lady at the counter taking orders to the young man delivering our food, correcting a problem he noted, and then bringing us extra chips. Top shelf food, top shelf people! And I don't think I'd seen, certainly not ever ordered, the green sauce now available on the the enchiladas. OMG....best one of the three, for sure, and the lemon crème and red sauce are outstanding already. That should be a salsa in the salsa trio! We will definitely be back to this location. read more

I've been here so many times with friends for dinner! I love how they change the specials regularly and the prices are still pretty good for the location. The margaritas taste great! Maybe I'm just old fashioned but I usually go for some combination of tacos or enchiladas. The tacos and enchiladas are great, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. For instance a couple of my buddies had the special which was about $13 and it was succulent pork with sweet potato! They really enjoyed it. A tip to the wise---while the service is pretty good, there's usually a line out the door around meal hours, so it's a super good idea to order a margarita or a pitcher if you've got more than one person in your group for while you wait in line. The atmosphere here has a great community vibe and for all of those reasons this spot gets a solid five stars! It is definitely worth a visit! read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Pork with sweet potatoes! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

If you can handle the initial line to place an order, once you get inside and seated you'll have the opportunity experience the best taco in the house, Taco for The Cause. This beef brisket based taco is the business!! The tequila selection is the best in the City of Decatur and the bar and patio areas has a quick turn around, so don't let the long line discourage your visit. We'll definitely be back Taqueria Del Sol, thank you for a great Saturday afternoon lunch selection. read more

I really wanted to like this place - I always see a line out the door when I'm eating at Farm Burger and I came in today with colleagues for a work lunch and was really underwhelmed. The salsa trio was small considering they are marketed to be shareable. The tortilla chips arrived warm and were fresh so those were yummy. The guacamole is at market price so pricey but the portion was decent and it was well made. the queso was delicious - seasoned well with added jalapeños for some heat. I ordered the charro beans - very thin and watery broth. Not super flavorful either. I also ordered three tacos - brisket, carnitas (pork), and the veggie bean. Brisket was tough and I couldn't finish it. Carnitas needed seasoning and there wasn't enough pico de Gallo in the taco to save it :( The veggie bean was delicious! Easily the best item ordered at the table. Others that ordered it agreed. Flavorful, slightly spicy, and good portion in the taco. Overall, not what I was hoping for considering the number of quality Mexican food options Atlanta has to offer. read more

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Finally made it to the popular Taqueria del Sol! Took me long enough despite living in Atlanta for some time. Speaking of time, it took 45 minutes to get our food, and that didn't include time waiting in line to place the order which was about 15 minutes. That's what we get for going on a Saturday night I suppose. Calling ahead looks like the way to do it. During our visit, the limited edition Taco for the Cause ($2.99) was being offered. This taco is a collaboration with Fox Bros benefitting Hogs for the Cause (a charity helping pediatric cancer patients' families) and incorporated their brisket, a white BBQ sauce, and Hatch chile pico. I was kicking myself for ordering only one because I was dejected when I encountered the last bite. Just wish there was a heads up about the cilantro on the menu though. Another special was the crispy relleno ($5.99) which was a breaded and fried New Mexico green chile stuffed with cheese. It was awesome and didn't even need the salsa that came with it.  Since everything is a la carte, I ordered a couple of tacos and an enchilada. The Memphis taco (pork, coleslaw, BBQ sauce, $2.79) and fish (corn masa and bread crumb-coated tilapia, tartar sauce, $2.89) were pretty good. The fried chicken ($2.69) one was okay but not too impressive. I really enjoyed the carnitas pork enchilada with lemon cream ($3.69). The lemon cream and cheese married wonderfully together (they resembled a giant pool of cheese at first glance), and the pork was delightful.  All of the employees we interacted with were nice and helpful. They were monitoring the line and informing patrons about the wait, as well as wiping down tables when they had a spare minute. There's covered outdoor seating as well as some tables on the sidewalk. Competition for seating can be fierce--turn on those eagle eyes. Taqueria del Sol has its own parking lot which is a perk in the downtown Decatur area. Street parking is also around but pay attention to whether you need to pay or not and check carefully about parking rules for the residential blocks. To conclude, I would not wait 45+15 minutes again, but I'd come again at a less crowded time. Though given my history, it might be a couple more years.... read more

The best ever. The queso, tacos, salsa trio and the best around and truly amazing. Service is insanely fast (you sometimes have to wait in a long line but worth it). And their margaritas are fantastic read more

To hot to be standing in line to get food. I don't like this set up it should be somebody taking orders at table. Elderly standing outside hot about to pass out. To many flies soon as we diid get a seat. read more

It's all about the specials! It's a family friendly atmosphere where it is not uncommon to see a friendly face! Service is attentive! Lines can be challenging at times: you have to order before getting a table. read more

Very good food! Atmosphere is nice. They keep the patio very warm for the guests and immediately clean the tables as people leave. Definitely will go back...especially for the corn chowder! read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Shrimp Corn Chowder. Not a lot of shrimp but very tasteful - Tex-Mex Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Taq is an all time favorite of mine and perfectly priced! We placed our order by call (it took a couple times to go through) and we picked it up and sat at one of their outside tables. The staff was cleaning off the tables after use as well, which was very nice. The food was delicious! The specials were on point. We got the chili relleno and I didn't know what to expect but it's giant and filled with cheese. I highly recommend this for a casual dine out experience where you can be socially distant and enjoy your food! read more

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Food was amazing with great flavor. I loved the shrimp corn soup. The best I had ever had.