For as many Mexican food places I have tried, this is the one we keep going back to. No, it's probably not 'authentic' but neither is anything else around here. After living in both Cali and Texas I have come to the realization that what I perceive as real Mexican food just isn't available around here. For starters, the Flats has the best chips and queso around. Chips are thin, crispy, fresh and salted. Salsa is decent, queso is great, but not at all spicy (which is nice for kids). If you wanna spice yours up there is an entire hot sauce bar to do it! My favorite entree is the chicken flautas which are fried and crispy - all condiments on the side (including queso, guac and sour cream). My daughter loves the crispy tacos and the ground beef is well spiced. The rice and beans are no worse than most other places. Drink refills are free and the sweet tea is really good. Refills on chips are free, but you have to purchase an initial basket. Adding those on to 2 meals, with queso and drinks, is normally about $22 for us (2 people). I have never once had a bad meal here, so I am sure that is what keeps me coming back. read more

My wife and I eat here, I would say on average, twice a week at the very least. This is our favorite restaurant in the Brandon area. We've had almost everything and have never once been disappointed. The Tijuana Trio and the steak hard tacos are my absolute favorite. For my wife, the quesadillas. Even their salads are delicious! If you are looking for something on the healthier side they also have the option to go "Power Lite" which is lite sour cream and cheese and still the food is wonderful with this option. Before Brittany became manager the service was iffy and could be hard to get refills or much attention, especially when sitting outside. She has sure whipped her staff into shape, they are on the ball now. Courtney is one of the best waitresses they have and she is always friendly, patient, and responsive. We love sitting outside when it's not too hot and humid, the atmosphere is great inside as well. I'd say the only problem when sitting outside is that sometimes there are wasps and birds, they are typically pretty good at handling these things though and have never really been a bother. Most importantly the beer is always cold and refilled, they have great specials and the hot sauce bar is amazing. read more

Worst experience ever. The waitress "Ashley" snapped at me for not checking my order when the cashier did not type in my order correctly. I love Tijuana but damn, hire some respectful staff. It's not the customers fault if the cashier messes up! read more

Tijuana Flats - Horrible Waitress! - Mexican Near Me - Brandon, Florida

I'm always ordering take-out from these guys, so my food has traveled a bit before I've eaten it. I have almost always ordered the same thing: the double stacked cheesy crunchy taco special. I'm botching the name, I can't ever remember the whole name. And it isn't on the menu either, and you can't order it online. It's a hard taco filled with meat of your choice (I'm partial to the carnitas, dolly likes the ground beef) and other toppings, and then placed on a soft taco slathered with cheese. Yummy! It comes with a few chips or a small cup of rice-n-beans. ****side rant**** Try asking for a hard taco inside a soft taco at Moe's and they won't do it, it's not on their menu they say. I've even offered to pay extra, but was refused this delicious combination 3 times at the closest Moe's to me (Winthrop Town Center location). read more

Ok, so maybe I was a bit hasty writing this review the first time. With so many yelpers liking TF I thought maybe it was me, so we tried again for lunch Saturday. This time I got "Dos Tacos" crispy, chicken. Ya know what.....not too bad. Their rice and beans were always good but I did enjoy my tacos today. What made them better was a sauce I found in the sauce bar made with peaches. It was sweetly hot and complimented the tacos perfectly. So there ya go. It's not 5 star eats but 3 is passable. The staff is great. read more

T-Flats might have the best chips & salsa out there. They also have an unreal selection of hot sauces - mild to wild. Their Norrito Bowls are outstanding and give you way more food than a comparable item at competitors Chipotle or Moe's. I know it's probably not obvious, but you should leave a tip for the hard working girls getting you refills and whatnot. read more

So many of my friends rave about Tijuana Flats and how great they are. But I've dined at this location twice and have left a bit underwhelmed both times in category of taste and kitchen service. Although ordering at the counter with friendly staff, both times we waited quite a while for our food. On one occasion, I had plenty of time for two refills, which were delivered prompty, and to explore the sauce bar and taste test it thoroughly. The restaurant was half empty. The sauce bar is A+. I love the variety and the comical names/pictures for each flavor. Meal wise, I was not bowled over with either of my dishes both times I've eaten here. I've tried the enchiladas both times with different meats. The food was fresh, portions big, and my orders were correct, but the taste was just a little too bland and extremely salty. I used a lot of sauce to give my dish the flavor I was expecting. The sauce bar earned the third star, otherwise, I'd have to leave it at 2. read more

Ordered 12 piece chicken mango habanero and they were out of the sauce so instead of asking me what I'd prefer instead they give me something completely different. Never again. Go elsewhere! read more

If your looking for constantly good mexician food this is the place. I have been frequenting T.Flats since college which was more then a few moons ago. The decor in the resurant has fun painted tiles on the ceiling and has zombie-esque anime painted by local artists. They all have a hot sauce bar with quite a few to choose from (I'm guessing about 10-12). We ordered the Tijuana Trio which is chips with salsa, guac and a nacho cheese sauce. Its a pretty good amount if your sharing. For dinner i ordered the Fresh Norrito Bowl which is AMAZING! I can never eat it all!! It has chicken (you choose) salsa rice, black beans, pico, guac and green onions. I always add sour cream and cheese and top it off with the Smack My Sweet Ass and Call Me Sally. Its so good that I can never finish it all and take most of it home!! The service was ok. The girls tried delivering our food to another table because we couldn't hear our name being called but it happens. Overall the place is great. read more

I come here about once a week and my experience has always been wonderful! This is the first Mexican place I have been to that I've enjoyed that's a fair medium between Taco Bell and authentic cuisine. The food quality is insanely better than any Taco Bell as you can tell Tijuana uses fresh ingredients and it's never too salty. I love that they have deals each week especially Taco Tuesday's and burrito meal deals on Thursdays. The sauce bar is so awesome, my stomach can't take much on heavily spicy things but I've found so many great sauces that have the right amount of kick in them! So if you're looking to not spend a whole lot of money but want some crazy good Mexican definitely check TF out! read more

Love the atmosphere here. Greeted immediately upon entering and the hostess was very friendly, explained the menu pretty well, and even made a bet with my husband. Good start. Here you walk up to the counter, order your meal, pay and collect your drink then find a place to sit. Someone brings out your food. Everyone was very nice, no complaints at all about the service. I ordered a two taco dinner. One was a crispy taco with beef, the other a soft taco with chicken and refried beans with an order of black beans and rice with it. The flavor was fine, think a bit better than taco bell, but nothing to knock my socks off. Both tacos could have been a bit more generous on the fillings. Rice and beans were fine. Since it was our first visit, they gave us an complimentary order of chips and salsa. I did not like this at all and did not eat them. Regular store bought chips and a really unpleasing salsa. Definitely would not pay for these. Prices were reasonable and they serve COKE products, hurray !! I would come back for a quick lunch, it was ok ! read more

One of my favorite Tuesday lunch spots in Brandon. Even on a busy lunch day, I still manage to get my food reasonably quickly. Food wise, their menu is pretty good and I consider this place one of the few places where I can get good cheap fish tacos. Even their blackened chicken is a good choice for me. Their chips are very solid and much better than other places. My only gripe would be that they occasionally switch out some sauces in their hot sauce bar, but there's usually other hot sauces that I like. Overall, hard not to like the good service and the hot sauce bar. read more

I can say that I've never been disappointed by this particular Tijuana Flats location and you can't beat Taco Tuesdays either, especially if you're on a budget. We usually make the Flats choice when we're too lazy to cook dinner at home or just want to go out and get something quickly. As far as protein goes, the only thing I ever get is the ground beef (either in the taco salad or the tacos)--haven't tried any other stuff. I'm a creature of habit if I go to Tijuana Flats. Love putting some Smack My A$$ and Call me Sally hot sauce on anything I order. It's not really hot, but it is pretty sweet. Love the ice they put in their drinks too. The sweet tea is great! :) read more

I'm a big fan of Tijuana Flats. I usually get the ground beef tacos or the fish tacos. I order the tacos with everything which means fresh jalapenos and black olives. They have a great hot sauce bar with everything from sweet and spicy to extreme heat. We've always had great food and great service at this location. read more

In an area with many options when it comes to dining out Tijuana Flats stands tell in the value and service category. It's a rare fast-food type option with quality burritos, quesadillas, etc at a reasonable price. You can be in and out in 15 minutes or stretch it into a relaxing lunch/dinner. Either way, there's value and the food is much better here than at competitors (Moe's, Chipotle, etc). read more

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I love Tijuana Flats, plain and simple. Incredible tacos, and delicious chips and queso, and a gigantic hot sauce bar. I frequent them a few times a month. If you're looking to give them a try, go on Tuesday's for their Taco special (2 tacos, chips, and a drink for under $6), pretty awesome deal. If you're looking for authentic Mexican fare, this isn't your place. This is "Americanized" Mexican food, but pretty damn good if I must say so myself! read more

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Being new to the area, I walked into Tijuana Flats on a lark. The restaurant is clean and somewhat small. The patio area was also clean and well suited for the great weather here. The service was fast and friendly. You really can't ask for much better from a fast food restaurant. The order was repeated back to me, my change was counted back and the cashier was all smiles. The thing which makes me give Tijuana Flats a low ranking is the quality of the food. I'm a foodie and have high expectations, even for fast food. The food was okay, but Tijuana Flats seems to make it's mark by offering a wide variety of sauces/salsas for their food. This is great, if that's your thing. For me, a sauce is a compliment, and a subtle one at that, to the flavor of the meal. Great flavor is acquired during the cooking process and not added as an after thought. Tijuana Flat's model is based on those who enjoy adding their own flavor to the meal. read more

I love Tijuana Flats!! This was one of the first restaurants I ate at after moving to Florida this past July. I usually get the Tijuana burrito and megajuana it (double meat and cheese). When the burrito comes is hot an fresh and weighs a ton! They really do pack a lot into the burrito. All the ingredients seem so fresh. You can tell when meat has been cooked and been sitting around. But not here. Each bite is dripping with the juice from the meat. The lettuce cheese and jalapeños compliment the burrito perfectly. With each meal I get the re-fried beans. The chips and quest are delicious. The quest is in the thinner side but that's great because it's spreads in the chip nicely. I've had their salsa and guacamole with their chips and they do not disappoint either! Tijuana also has about 30 different sauces to go with anything you eat. These sauces range from nice and sweet to super hot and spicy. I still have yet to try any of the sauces but you can see by the line at the sauce station that people love it. Another great thing about Tijuana Flats is the specials. They have a few, but my favorite is "Taco Tuesday's" on Tuesday day you can get 2 tacos ( Dos Taco's) and a drink for $5.99! It's such a good deal. Even at 8pm the place was packed and I took a seat outside. I think that's a testament to how good the food is. I highly recommend you try it! read more

We love this place. We rarely have any mess-ups (accidents happen, but not often). If something is wrong, they fix it, no complaints, no questions. Their chips and queso are amazing and they're fast with their takeout. I LOVE their online ordering. We used to eat there once a week for Taco Tuesday or whenever my husband was craving Mexican (which is always). The staff recognize him and always give him a friendly greeting. After being gone for six months, he returned and the first thing out of the cashier's mouth was, "HEY! Where have you been?!" The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, the amount of food you get is great for the price. To anyone who has had a bad experience - try them again. We're picky with the places we frequent, and this is one that is always a crowd pleaser. Oh -- and the nachos......best around. read more

This staff is so energetic! Great vibe and food is awesome! So glad I now live around the corner.

I'll start off by saying a few positives. The concept for this place I felt was fresh, funky and original which I liked. The people were friendly and service oriented which was nice as well. On to the negatives, I mainly was not impressed with the food. Im from Texas and have lived in California and New Mexico as well so I'm familiar with what good Mexican food is. This is far from Tex-Mex as advertised. I ordered the black bean burrito which was served cold and ungarnished, the cheese inside never melted as the flour tortilla it was rolled in and the inner ingredients weren't even slightly warm. Tortilla was a little stiff, odd to have no topping garnish, even a little lettuce or tomato would have helped. The chips on the side were unique but tasted rather processed. The queso was pretty disgusting, tasted like powdered cheese sauce and wasn't that warm either. I tried my girlfriends flautas and actually liked them a bit better, guacamole was ok but somewhat flavorless. For desert was churros which tasted unfresh, premade and they weren't warm either. Pretty much the entire meal seemed and tasted processed and unhealthy. I felt lethargic and it took at least 8 hours for the food to feel somewhat digested. Overall I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, like the concept but food approach needs to be revamped big time. read more

So my wife has eaten from work,and always told me it was good. So Saturday night 12/29 we went to this Tijuana Flats and it was great. I had the chimichanga and my wife bad a burrito bowl. The sauce bar is unbelievable, I tried at least 4. The portions are nice size. I will definitely go back and I recommend this restaurant. read more

This location of the popular tex-mex chain takes service to a new level. It is super friendly, managers and team members remember your name and they take feedback and suggestions to heart. Recently the had the $2 taco/$1 draft special over the weekend. We went both days. Just because the price is low, the quality wasn't with full sized tacos and the beer special was for all draft beers, not just domestic. The Modelo was ice cold and delicious. We usually go there on Tuesday's for Taco Tuesday. One time I mentioned my favorite sauce from another location and to my surprise, during our next visit, it was on the menu. This place doesn't have a full bar like the Winter Garden, FL location but the service is superior to all TF's that we have visited. read more

Disappointed was an understatement!!!! Ordering my food I am chatting with the girl taking my order about how much I can't wait to get home and eat my chips and queso. I even ordered an extra queso letting her know that I like having a lot of queso with my chips... When I got home and open my to go box there was My burrito with 5 count them 5 whole chips!!!!!! Hell all the girl had to do is tell me that I was going to want an extra side of chips and I would have bought them but FIVE chips Come on that's is RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for lots of queso and no chips! !!!!! MELISSA read more

By far my favorite taco spot in Brandon.. You can catch me here on Taco Tuesday's for sure .. The food's great but the staff is even better.. A couple of months while cleaning my new house I placed my GIA appraised 20 thousand dollar engagement ring in my bra .. I took a break to go get some tacos .. It slipped my mind I left my ring in my bra .. On my way out I felt something fall but didn't see anything so I proceeded to my car then back home.. I'm laying in bed stuffed after my amazing meal when my stomach almost fell through my ass realizing I didn't have my ring & it wasn't in my bra .. By this time it's after 11 and Tijuana Flats is closed .. I called anyway to see if maybe they were still there cleaning.. A gentleman picked up the phone and I was ecstatic I asked if anybody turned in an engagement ring .. He said yes!!! One of the staff members found it on the floor ... I sent my angry fiancé to get it ...we were both so grateful & amazed.. Talk about honesty !!! .. I will never forget it !!! Thank you so much Tijuana flats for hiring honest good people .. read more

Great Service and delicious food! We went there for Happy hours ($2 Modelo and $3 Sangrias). Ordered a veg burrito, which was incredible. Hot sauces are out of the world. Staff was very friendly...I would definitely be back to try rest of the menu. read more

We eat here up to 3 times a week and have been for 8 years. When Brittany ran it this place was a great place. Yes of course there has been issues here and there though the years but most of time it has been great. Ladies and gentlemen the great is gone ,at least 80% of the staff is new and it is managed not real well. Hope it changes , we would hate to go somewhere else. On a positive note Reagan ( that might be not the way she spells it) is always great and knows what she is doing. read more

I love the food here! I go here at least twice a week because the atmosphere is so relaxed...quick and easy or you can stay a while and relax outside on the patio furniture. read more

I went there yesterday 5-20-2015 because of group of people I was at a meeting with all decided to meet there, after the meeting. I ordered the Chicken Enchilada's, but when I found out they did not come with refried beans and rice, I had to order the dinner package, that at least came with a Coke. I waited for my Chips and Salsa, while the Enchilada's were being made for me. Well, out came the Enchilada's, and no freaking free chips and Salsa :( The 2 Enchilada's were ok, but just OK, and the rice and beans were decent, but there were very small servings of them, compared to what I am used to. And, no cheese on the refried beans either. I did manage to taste the Chips and Salsa, and their Guacamole Dip. It was fresh and good. The Salsa was "sissified" IMHO, and lacked much flavor, or heat. Both Taco Bus, and Taco Rey here in the Tampa and Brandon Florida area are at another level in Mexican Food, IMHO. Plus, Taco Rey always include chips and salsa when you order a meal, as do the many other Mexican Places I frequent. I get 4 Chicken Enchilada's at Taco Rey with rice and beans for 6.99 vs the near 10 dollars I payed here, and the food is better, and there is more of it. Service here was awesome, the place was spotless, but I am not likely to return, unless my friends want to come here again. read more

Absolutely delicious! I went for the first time today (Taco Tuesday woohoo) and everything was wonderful. The food was fresh, and they did not skimp on the meat! My family was very satisfied with our order, and we will be back for more. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. read more

Tijuana Flats - Taco Tuesday! - Mexican Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Tacos are great. And the customer service here is the best at any Tijuana Flats that I've been to. Tried others but by far we always feel welcome here and we're well taken care of. Sauces are awesome! read more

Great food :) staff is helpful and patient when asked to explain what an item is. Different and comfortable place

Best bang for your buck! Definitely stop here for their Taco Tuesday special. You get 2 tacos, chips and a beer for $7! Nothing too fancy but the tacos are good. I suggest getting a side of guac and salsa. I also really like the hot sauce bar! read more

A big fan for a great family dinner. Our 2 year old loves the quesadillas, and her daddy loves the tacos with the hot sauce bar. Mom loves the tacos too! Friendly staff as well. We go monthly at a minimum. read more

Tijuana Flats - Kids love the temp tattoos! - Mexican Near Me - Brandon, Florida

What can I say this place is my kryptonite. Food is always on point, fresh ingredients, killers sauces, and the best guacamole I've ever had! Not to mention the team here is hip, friendly, and on point. They are truly customer focused. CON: my wife is going to kill the boys and I if we don't stop eating here 3 times a week. Keep up the great work!! read more

First time there had the steak fresh salad all the way and it was so good. Their hot bar is awesome with a ton of yummy sauces with super funny names. The staff is so kind and polite. Rushed to get the door for you coming in and leaving! Took away our trash when we were done and kept asking us if we needed a refill and how the food was. Awesome staff and good food! So much artwork on the walls as well. Great place for mexican food! read more

This is hands down me and my boyfriends favorite place to eat. The decor is cooler than most other Tijuana's I've been to and it's always kept clean. The service is wonderful as well, and they have some great deals throughout the week. read more

Placed an order online. They were unprepared for the demand. It was chaos inside. Too many people and almost all without masks. NONE of the staff had masks and the Manager was running around shouting (read: spittle likely leaving his mouth) and also maskless. The tables outside were full of more maskless ppl. I cancelled my order. I like the food here but I will never support this location again. You've had plenty of time to create a safe and thoughtful way to approach higher demand days. This was an immature and unprofessional response in a critical time. read more

One of the best Mexican food eateries, and the service always rocks ! Tijuana flats has become one of my favorite places to go.

Great burrito. Stopped in for a quick pickup. Great service. Fast, polite, efficient. Thank you!!