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North Texas Restaurant Attracts Crowds With Over-The-Top Christmas Decor

DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - It's a feast for the senses at one popular Mexican restaurant in North Texas.

In addition to its food, Campo Verde in Dalworthington Gardens has become famous for its over-the-top display of Christmas decorations.

Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime
Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime (photo courtesy: Mark Schnyder)

The owner, James WIlliams, says there are 3,000 yards of multi-colored garland on display along with 50 Santa Clauses and 30 Christmas trees.

Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime
Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime (photo courtesy: Mark Schnyder)

There are also two model trains that travel more than 600 feet through the restaurant and bar.

"I didn't want to open a Mexican restaurant with just rice and beans and tacos everybody does that," said Williams. "Kids love it, I mean their eyes just light up and it's kind of different here, the only people I know that have tried to do this is the Griswalds."

Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime
Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime (photo courtesy: Mark Schnyder)
Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime
Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime (photo courtesy: Mark Schnyder)

In the days leading up to Christmas, the restaurant had waits up to two hours.

Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime
Campo Verde restaurant at Christmastime (photo courtesy: Mark Schnyder)

The decorations stay up through March.

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