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Tia Juana

3.9 (634 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Chile Relleno
Ruchi J.

Pretty standard Mexican fare! I got the chile relleno and it was definitely very cheesy. Prices were pretty reasonable which is hard to find in the Bay Area. If someone really wanted to eat here for Mexican food, I would know what to order but probably wouldn't come here on my own since there are so limited veggie options. The beans, rice, and sauce combo are always a winner at Mexican places so this was good!

pick Combination (2 Items) - chile verde enchilada and beef tamale
Jocelyn S.

The staff accommodated my large group for lunch very well. They had a large table with excellent chips and salsa ready for us as we arrived. They kept making sure we were all taken care of during our meal. I ordered a 2 item combo with a chile verde enchilada and beef tamale. Both were delicious! The combo came with rice and beans. I loved the extra melty cheese on the beans. Lots of parking in the lot. Average pricing. Great for groups!

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Dave D.

We went with a large group of coworkers so we were seated outside in the parking lot patio area with low rent picnic tables. The servers were friendly and efficient. Considering we ordered 16 entrees, it all came out fast. I got the chicken enchiladas which were just ok. For the price point, I would expect more than one enchilada. There was lots of chicken but barely any other flavor. The dribbles of sour cream and guacamole were insufficient to balance out the flavor.

Carne Asada Burrito
Roxanne I.

Located in a plaza, there was plenty of parking. There were actually a decent amount of customers inside and outside on a Wednesday afternoon. There is space for large parties as well. The servers were friendly and always checking up on us and seeing if we needed anything. Chips and salsa were a nice complimentary addition to the table. We ordered carnitas sopes which had a nice citrusy taste. The carne asada was not dry and flavorful. The dough itself was not crispy and pretty doughy in texture. It could not be eaten with your hands because it was too wet and would fall apart. The chicken in the mole was super tender and the mole sauce was more on the savory side rather than sweet and had a bitter taste. The carne asada burrito was okay. It had rice beans and meat throughout however the tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole were only placed in the middle of the two halves of the burrito. There was no description for what would be in the burrito so I can't complain. The carne asada itself was slightly over salted. The pineapple juice I ordered was either over fermented or had bubbly water added to it.

Cantinflas
Victor V.

#Ambiance here is authentic Tiajuana, BC vibe. If you love #Cantinflas, you will love this fine Mexican restaurant. I have enjoyed my twenty years dining at this fine establishment. The food and service are excellent and quintessential Tiajuana.

Menu page 1 (Feb 2025)
Brenda D.

I met up with some friends here recently and hadn't been here for many years. The place is very clean, and the food and service were great! I ordered the carnitas burrito. Delicious! The meat was very tender and everything else proportional even, meaning there wasn't too much rice, etc. I was expecting a grande burrito but my bad in expecting so and shouldn't compare them to other restaurants. Once again, the service was excellent!

Chicken burrito
Linda M.

I ordered online and the order was ready by the time I got there. Tia Juana is located in a strip mall, plenty of parking. I got in and out in seconds. I just headed to the counter up front and they handed me my order. I think the horchata might have been sitting for awhile because the spices all settled at the bottom and we wound up adding ice and stirring it up. Not a complaint, but that first sip was THICC. The burrito was yummy, guac was included! Everything was very flavorful. I'd definitely come back!

Chips & Salsa
Rakshit P.

Went here for lunch with my colleagues. The service was fast, with the server bringing us chips and salsa almost the same time we sat down. I ordered the red snapper which came with rice, tortillas and beans. Got the hot sauce on the side. The fish was very flavorful and the sauce added to the taste. Ambiance of the restaurant complemented the food. Will be back here again.

Carnitas Verde
Mimi L.

The Tia Juana salad with shrimp was absolutely scrumptious! I was pleasantly surprised about its amazing taste. Shrimps were freshly grilled with flavors, salad was fresh, and tostada shell was crispy. Our second time here. It was a busy lunch hour but service was prompt and friendly. The lady came, asked about the food and gave us a cheerio when leaving. Located in an old/ugly plaza, this small restaurant stands out in its own charm with a warm and fuzzy feel. It has an interesting interior decoration that is filled with paintings, mural, artifacts and a bookshelf. Outdoor patio is covered in tents, lined with picket fences and colorful flower planters. The vibe was exuberant. Lovely experience with excellent food. Will return.

Meundo,  2 tacos, and a mixhilada
Ernesto V.

First time here and everything i had was delicious. Meundo is very good.($20) Tacos amazing ($6 ea) Had carnitas and asada I will be coming back. Place is laid back and

Large Menudo w/ pata, hominy, and choice of corn or flour tortillas | $16
Cherylynn N.

Shrinkflation be hitting hard at Tia Juana Mexican Grill.... It was my first time having to ration tripe like it was a famine. Because they serve up the smallest "large" menudo I've had for $16 (pata took up a good portion of the bowl): https://tinyurl.com/mvfrafd6. When the server brought it out, I thought they ran out of large bowls and had split into two small ones. She confirmed we were being served a large which is less than half the portion from eateries I frequent in The Mission and Excelsior in the city. Small size aside, how was it? Menudo is all about that meltingly soft offal in a soulful broth. This one not so much. The skin on the pata (pig's foot) was still crunchy, as was the honeycomb tripe. The hominy was tender tho. The broth was devoid of any flavor. Doctoring it up with the accompanying white onions, dried oregano, chili peppers, cilantro, and squeeze of lime helped a little. It's served with your choice of corn or flour tortillas. We choose flour and it's your standard industrial ones. They provide complimentary chips with red salsa that low key reminds me of Pace Picante. It's free so no complaints. We ordered a small side of guacamole (not the appetizer size) for dipping. It was half an avocado mixed with a chockfull of onions...steep for $8. Service was very fast and the busboy was such a sweetheart (hence the 3 stars). He brought TT a bowl of water without asking. ASK for an itemized bill! I was shown a non-itemized bill with the total of $29.14 but when I received the receipt to sign, I was charged $30.24 (pre-tip). This is not an isolated experience if you read other reviews. The only logical explanation is they charge a credit card surcharge. I don't mind paying a cc surcharge but they need to be transparent and communicate this to customers. Overall, I know Tia Juana has a loyal following in Sunnyvale but kinda I'm surprised by the high ratings. Maybe we ordered wrong or it was an off day for the menudo. They've been a neighborhood staple for over two decades so they're obvs doing something right!

Excellente food! I love the chilaquies. The staff, and chef are amazingly friendly, very welcoming. Happy, and casual ambiance feels like family .

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Super friendly service. Not a fan of the rice. I was craving Mexican food after a long day and while not perfect, this hit the spot.

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Food is OK. Prices are pretty high. Our first time there, but we won't be going back.

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The best. Service is quick and friendly. All food is excellent, including awesome salsa. My go to

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Ambiance was great, there was nice music, the staff was very sweet and the food was amazing!

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The food was good Gregorio was very helpful he changed our sodas because it had a taste of Clorox very nice place to get a dish

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I've been enjoying their food for over 25 years. The food and service is good and friendly. It's our go to old school Mexican food.

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All my family loves Tias Juana Food , plus the people who work there are very friendly and helpful.

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Best by far mexican food in around Santa Clara or bay area and I am picky when it to authentic Mexican food

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a restaurant with seriously nice ambiance, tucked inside the google sunnyvale campus. it shares its…read morespace and theme with a hotel, which makes the whole place feel cohesive and modern. the service was impeccable. our waiter was very knowledgeable about the dishes, and we went with his recommendations. i was a little confused by the name valley goat though, as only one dish actually had goat in it LOL. nonetheless, we enjoyed our orders of sticky pork shank, sautéed green beans, and goat empanadas - as well as the fun & sparkly cocktails (berry proud & blush spritz). the sauce served with the goat empanada and pork shank was tangy, which added depth to the flavor profiles of both dishes. the green beans were slightly salty though. in addition to being delicious, the food has such photogenic presentation! i'd return for the ambiance alone.

Such a cute place, which I really wanted to love more given that the person behind this restaurant,…read moreChef Stephanie Izar, was on my fave show ever (TOP CHEF!) With this in mind I had high expectations - service, ambiance, decor were all vibe and def. makes me want to go back. Location is smart - parking is fair but being within a modern style hotel def. brings the right amount of traffic and liveliness. There is a cute outdoors area and small garden with a beer trolley and pizza served outdoors (part of Valley Goat, I think but not quite clear lol) Anyways, pricing also was not bad and suited the menu and location fairly - so in the end it really just came down to food (&& prob my issues with saltiness...lol) Let's Dig In: (1) Blueberry pancakes - one of the better items, fluffy small stack pancakes, just a bit too sweet overall. Needed a cream to cool off the sticky sweetness. (2) Potato Crepe - a rip off of one of my fave Viet dishes (Banh Xeo) that simply DID NOT work. What makes Banh xeo so good is the light and airy batter - the potato and cheese shell (aka batter) was overly salty and just too oily + the filling & vinaigrette also leaned salty. (3) Coconut Labneh - this was ok, nothing to rave about overall. (4) Goat Empanadas - this was also sadly just ok, the meat inside had a great flavor but overall the whole thing ate a bit dry. (5) Yucatan Pork Belly & Tomato - this was fair, there was a lot going on with the salty & saucy-ness but the dish overall had lots of flavor and texture. (6) Heirloom Tomato Salad - similar sauce and texture to the above, tasty just a tad bit too much going on overall, esp. for a tomato dish that should've eaten more light & fresh. (6) Spicy handroll dip - loved the nori chips, but just wished the dip went a bit lighter with the chili crisp and sauce, again...too saucy and salty which def. took away from the dish. (7) The Biscuits - this was good, flaky and tasty with a unique butter and chili-like jam. Cocktails: honestly can't remember what we got but overall they tasted similar - too sweet/sour and more like juice (booze was too faint).

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I came to this restaurant , it's my friend's favorite Mexican restaurant, she drove us, it's…read morelocated in Sunnyvale. There's ample parking at the outdoor mall, near the Smart and Final. My friend ordered the shrimp quesadillas with Monterrey Jack cheese, I ordered the chips and guacamole and the chicken enchiladas. I ordered it mild, but next time, I will order medium spicy. The good was quite tasty and the beans and rice were delicious with the enchiladas. The staff bedding the counter were nice, Rinaldo was friendly and helpful taking our order and then later, served us the food. The restaurant has a television, the FIFA World Cup games are going on right now. The restaurant is cozy and you can bring your family here to eat. The prices are fair, and the food fills the plate. It's nice to come here for the food and to enjoy the company of your friends here.

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4.3(126 reviews)
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Made the trip out to pick up some friends who were at the FIFA World Cup. Anything around Levi's…read moreStadium is wild because the parking situation is honestly crazy and the whole setup feels like a terrible design when it comes to getting in and out. As I'm waiting for them to call for pickup, I figured I might as well find something good to eat instead of just sitting in the car. That's how I ended up at Lopez Taqueria. The place is small but nice, and they had the World Cup games playing, which immediately made the vibe better. The tacos, rice, and beans definitely hit the spot. Sometimes you're just hungry and need something solid, and this delivered. The chips and salsa also slapped, which was a nice surprise because I wasn't expecting much beyond a quick meal. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying. What stood out too was how clean the place was and how hospitable the staff were. Super friendly and welcoming. There was plenty of parking, which felt like a blessing after dealing with the Levi's Stadium madness. The place was alive because of the game too--it almost felt like a small watch party, which made the whole stop even more fun. Overall, I'd definitely make my way back here.

I ordered a carne asada super burrito and a mini burrito through the restaurant's website. When I…read moregot home and opened my order, I realized the mini burrito had no meat in it. I called the restaurant to confirm my order, and the person who answered told me that mini burritos do not come with meat. The problem is that the website does not clearly state this! When placing an online order, you are required to select a type of meat, so naturally, I expected the mini burrito to come with the meat I selected. There should be a clear disclaimer if mini burritos do not include meat, especially when customers are ordering online. Other than that, the super burrito was good, and the salsa was okay. However, the online menu definitely needs to be more clear to avoid confusing and disappointing customers.

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