There Is An Entire Christmas Restaurant In Texas And It’s Absolutely Delightful

What do Christmas lights and Mexican food have in common? The fact that you can find them both at Campo Verde Restaurant in Texas. This unassuming Dallas-area eatery goes all out for the holidays, and it's exactly the kind of kitschy charm your season needs.

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On the outside, Campo Verde looks like any other Mexican restaurant...

…but when the holiday season rolls around, the eatery transforms into a Christmas extravaganza the likes of which you've never seen before.

For years, the restaurant has been the talk of the town at Christmastime, decking its halls with over 200,000 lights.

Not a single inch of space is neglected. In addition to the lights, you'll also see 3,000 yards of multicolored garland, 50 Santa Clauses, 30 Christmas trees, and two model trains.

The trains traverse the entire restaurant and bar - that's 635 feet of track!

Whether you're one or 92, your eyes will surely light up as you munch on chips and salsa while taking in all the festive sights.

While the décor is the main event this time of year, let's not forget about the food!

The menu isn't reinventing the wheel by any means, but that's the beauty of it. Sometimes, you just want classic Mexican fare - think sizzling fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and all the other usual suspects.

There are also several American dishes, such as chicken-fried steak and a juicy ribeye, plus an extensive drink selection. Mexican food and margaritas are a match made in heaven!

Address: 2918 West Pioneer Parkway, Dalworthington Gardens, TX, 76013.

Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. And the Christmas lights are up from October through March.

Visit the Campo Verde website to learn more.

Have you ever eaten at Campo Verde in Texas during the holiday season? If so, tell us all about your experience in the comments! Check out our previous article for more of the best Christmas lights in Texas.

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