Why DBA Tacos and Barbecue Reopened in a Combination KFC/Taco Bell | Eater Atlanta
"The restaurant opened a second location in Clarkston on Sept. 18 in a former combination KFC/Taco Bell building with 56 seats and a drive‑thru window (temporarily functioning more as a walk‑up until permits are finalized). Owner Matt Coggin moved from a difficult two‑story Virginia‑Highland site—citing staffing issues, visibility problems, high rent, and awkward logistics like hauling heavy containers upstairs—and says the new standalone lot in a very diverse neighborhood is a “life change,” with smokers arranged for easier use and less daily strain. The menu keeps the barbecue staples (meats by the pound and sandwiches) and expands tacos into a permanent offering, including a chopped brisket taco with pico and salsa verde on the side, barbacoa made from the fatty side of the brisket, and a pork pibil that functions like a chopped Carolina pork topped with pickled red onions, avocado crema, and cheese; grilled fish tacos are planned. Catering remains based in Chastain Park near Buckhead (about 40 minutes away), though orders placed at the Clarkston spot can be picked up locally. Drinks are focused on beer and canned hard seltzers with margaritas made fresh to order (no dedicated bartender), and halal meat is available by request to honor the neighborhood and a Muslim landlord." - Courtney E. Smith
