Stopped in before the dinner rush and got the Uno Taco meal deal with blackened chicken in a hard corn shell, plus chips. The shell was thick, crispy, and held up well. Chicken was soft but not very flavorful. Toppings were fresh, and the jalapeños gave it a nice kick. Also sampled a few of their hot sauces which was fun. The area was clean and service was quick and friendly. read more

Tijuana Flats - Uno Taco - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Went in for the uno taco with chips deal from zupp. Had amazing service all workers were nice and so helpful. Areas were clean.

This place is really cool! Neat art on the walls and Gator themed stuff. Friendly service and very clean. This was the best hot queso that we've had at a Tijuana Flats. The tacos and chips were really good, and the ingredients were fresh. The strawberry lemonade was great too, and with unlimited free refills! Plenty of parking and indoor and outdoor seating. It was pretty busy for being a Gator game day, but food still came out quick. read more

Tijuana Flats - Cool Gator themed artwork - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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This particular Tijuana Flats location is in Gainesville, Florida and is an overall positive experience for a meal. While I would not say that the meal is the most authentic of Mexican food, it is still a tasty option and a place that I would definitely recommend. The service here was friendly and professional and the overall ambiance was cool enough. Tijuana Flats is a Florida based chain as it started back in 1995 in Winter Park, Florida (which is right next to Orlando, Florida). The brand has expanded considerably and it is a good place for a fast casual meal. I went with a burrito and as always, it was a good meal. If you find yourself in Gainesville, Florida and looking for a fast casual meal, I would definitely recommend this particular location of Tijuana Flats. read more

Can't even eat the taco that they made, unbelievably pisspoor attention to quality. The cheese was NEVER melted, and the taco was as cold as items kept in a refrigerator. If I could give zero stars I would. Somebody in the kitchen back there thinks this is what tacos are supposed to look like? Untoasted tortillas and cold chicken and unmelted cheese? read more

Tijuana Flats - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

First time coming here. Tijuana flats is exactly what you expect: slightly overpriced, mediocre at best tex-mex. I personally love mexican food and tex mex, but everything here was just so salty. The guac was salty, chips slathered in salt, and even the pico de gallo required a glass of water. It just made the entire dining experience not enjoyable. The quesadilla itself wasn't half bad, it's just everything else that turned me off of the new. I'd recommend going to a local spot rather than here, but if you really need tex-mex and are close by, this will scratch your itch. read more

Tijuana Flats - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I haven't been to Tijuana Flats since 2012 when they were in a different location... I haven't been back because I didn't like it but A LOT has changed since then. This new location is absolutely beautiful, very clean, and in a convenient location with great parking and outdoor seating. I went at 11 am on a Wednesday and it wasn't crowded at all. There were a few guests dining inside and a few on the outside patio, but a lot of traffic in the store was for online order pickups. We ordered off of the new Street Corn limited menu and it was the best lunch I've had in a while. The side of corn is a great value and soooo sweet, juicy, and flavorful. The sauce and cheese and cilantro on it take it to the next level. The street corn chicken tacos were amazing!! The street corn steak bowl was so good also - they forgot the steak originally, but quickly brought it on the side to me. I love that it comes with guac without the upcharge. We bought a large queso to add to our meals and I'd highly recommend doing so as well!! We finished off our lunch with cookie dough flautas, which were next-level delicious. The management and staff at this location are amazing and super friendly. They were quick to fix any issues we had and made sure to check up on us to see how we were liking our meals. There are so many sauces to choose from at their sauce bar too. We can't wait to go back!! read more

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I love the options of ordering on line, you can go back and see exactly what I wanted or not want on my taco salad. However it's does not matter because they still put sour cream on it. Even though the manager pulled it up to see. Even the manager told me he would process my refund. I guess he just wanted to get me off the phone. Still no refund days later read more

Well even AFTER the Elite event here at Tijuana Flats, I've come back JUST. FOR. THEIR. WINGS!! The jalapeño lime wings (Which weren't my first choice last time) were my choice THIS time! And they sure didn't disappoint. Juicy, tender, flavored just right and oh so good. That was MY dinner -- 10 filled me up to almost exploding. (Might have been the delicious nachos and queso that helped a little too) My hubby got the chicken tinga burrito and six wings (they accidentally gave him 8, but who would complain about that??). He made it thru about 3/4 of his GINORMOUS burrito and only managed to eat two wings. The rest we had to take home...but again, who's complaining? His burrito was absolutely HUGE and full of fresh deliciousness. He said I'd make a great choice for dinner (that means he enjoyed EVERYTHING!) and I was happy to share the joy of Tijuana Flats with my hubby. Thanks again to the hard working staff here and everyone for their meticulous attention to flavor. It's official! We're coming back anytime I crave wings per my husband and you know HE'S the authority . On a Friday it wasn't too packed and our food was still hot and fresh, regardless of how many orders they were filling. There's plenty of space in the huge parking lot behind and we had no trouble finding a spot in front either. Do yourself a favor if you love wings and try Tijuana Flats! (They have great Mexican food as well)... read more

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Yelp Elite events are the times I have been recently but we had the steak flautas and they were great! They make them to order and so they're customizable! I love the sauce bar and they've got options from sweet chili to extra spicy habanero. Great quick service too! read more

Tijuana Flats - Flauta Time! - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Super friendly service the food was A-ok. Certainly not the best Mexican food I have had. Admittedly we are come from the LA area where the competition is fierce when it comes to Mexican food. We ended up getting their bowls with extra meat. Not sure if we go the extra meet but oh well. I really liked their sauce bar. Lots to choose from and some will fire you up! Wings were ok, I would stick with the Mexican food. read more

This was our first meal in the Gainesville area and we went primarily because it was walking distance from our hotel and was still open late enough! The not so good is that we felt the food was mediocre. Whether it's actual Authentic Mexican food or Tex-Mex, we are spoiled in Los Angeles! The good is the service (so friendly and accommodating!), the music selection, White Claw on happy hour, and the hot sauce bar! Even though we walked out not entirely satisfied with what we ate, we enjoyed our time there! Pro tip: order multiple drinks at once when they're busy as it takes too long to wait in line again! read more

Love this place! I come here all the time. Super nice workers. Always clean inside. Yummy food!

Love Love Love this place! Don't know it took so long to get back here since the pandemic! So tasty, lots of food you get and the chips...my fave great customer service and lots sauce options! All about the options!!! We sat outside and it was beautiful! I got the blackened chicken salad and it's the bomb! read more

Tijuana Flats - Blackened Chicken Salad - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I have an ardent love for this chain, and this location is as good as it gets. The service is always friendly, and that is saying a lot for a fast casual place. Everything comes out with a quickness and I love how they come around and check on you, to make sure you have enough to drink (this is so great at a spicy food place!) and to verify the correctness of your order. I have pretty much eaten everything on the menu, twice. You can't go wrong with the nachos and their regular tacos are huge. For this price point, Tijuana Flats can't be beat. read more

Tijuana Flats - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

So this location was ok but was out of some of some of the flavor of wings we were wanting. Oh well the food is still good just not as good as I was hoping or remember pre Covid read more

love the inside of this tijuana flats. the chairs are fun and comfy. and it feels super spacious. we started with chips & salsa which were so good. i got a classic chicken bowl (no dairy) and it was amazing as always. they kept the salsa bar very well stocked. the cookie dough flautas are insane. everyone needs to get them!! read more

Tijuana Flats - classic chicken bowl (no dairy), blackened chicken tacos on soft tortillas, and chips & salsa - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I give Tijuana Flats a 4 for their great service and cleanliness, but personally, the food isn't my favorite. It's been my and my friends' go-to joint on Tuesdays since 2014 when we started college. They have an all-day Tuesday special consisting of two tacos, chips, and a drink for $6. Affordable and sufficient, especially when you have a taco craving! I don't go to Tijuana Flats any other day since I'm able to find cheaper Tex Mex food and deals elsewhere. What makes Tijuana Flats unique is their sauce bar. The sauces range from mild to the hottest of the hot, and also include different flavors like sweet chili sauce. If you don't want to pay extra for queso or guac, then you have the free hot bar to turn to. I had a great experience with the staff members--they're all so nice and welcoming! One staff member even opened the door to greet me and my friend during our most recent visit. They make rounds often to check up on you, take away trash, and ask if you need anything. The restaurant is super clean and spacious, especially when they moved locations. Their new location in the Butler Plaza area looks more modern with their wood tables and bright lights. read more

Tijuana Flats - Taco Tuesday at the original location - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Makes me never want to go back to a Tijuana Flats again. Bean Chimichanga was missing half the ingredients and was basically and bean and cheese burrito on a plate. Do not come here if you like your toppings read more

I ordered ahead of time and sat in my car and the food was brought out to me rather quickly. I ordered their new burrito and it was actually pretty good. I still prefer the steak flautas. Most times I've gone to TJ Flats I have had good experiences but last time the chips were very stale and overall I've found this tends to happen maybe 3 out of 10 times. The new butler plaza location is cool. It has a huge sign so it is easy to find and has plenty of parking. The food itself is pretty standard across the board. Overall it's good not great. No complaints but I am not really going to think of them much. read more

Tijuana Flats - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This has been a rough week. Hell, it's been a rough over two *years* now, what with the pandemic, our nutty governor, Florida COVIDIOTS, and whatever else. That said, I was happy to get some delicious therapy in the form of very decent Tex Mex from Tijuana Flats. Ordered a "Megajuana" steak burrito, hard-shell taco, queso dip, and an assortment of sauces, including a few I picked up from their self-serve sauce collection at the store. The steak burrito was massive, even compared to one I got previously at their other location on University Ave. It was loaded up with much bigger portions of steak and cheese and was delicious. The taco wasn't a dinky Taco Bell one you'd do a double-take on because it looks kid sized, but it was maybe an 8-inch hard shell nicely packed with beef, fresh tomato and lettuce, and sour cream. Now the therapeutic part, the sauces. I really haven't had a tremendous appetite in recent times for all kinds of reasons but I do enjoy the occasional ridiculously spicy meal, and the sauces from Tijuana Flats delivered. Their cayenne reminds me of a very hot Buffalo style sauce and was very good. Heat wise though the real "treat" was their Carolina Reaper infused Mofo'en Insane Sauce. I mean I'm no lightweight, I eat Thai food Thai hot and can withstand habanero level heat with little problem nowadays, but this stuff ravaged my mouth, and the heat lingered a good half hour. It hurt, but really got the endorphins going and once past that hurdle I found myself dazed, sweating, nose running, but feeling refreshed and emotionally calmer and more mellow. Being relieved the capsaicin finally cleared I'm sure has a lot to do with that, but the sauce was a great natural distraction that turned my frown upside down. The real plusses for this place I'd say are its good portion sizes, solid quality of food, and sauces galore. My online order was prepped accurately, and though a bit unnerving to see most folks unmasked in these "challenging" times in the middle of a pandemic, staff were all masked, which is important to me even though I'm vaccinated against COVID19. On top of absolutely annihilating the likes of Taco Bell, Tijuana Flats is a nice change from the typical hole in the wall authentic Mexican places where the food tends to be different permutations of excessively salty, relatively plain ingredients. read more

I had a chance to go to Tijuana Flats recently and have a bit of food. This store is in the new Butler Plaza area, recently completed, so everything inside is new and clean. I had a couple of tacos, which were quite nice. The price is right too! Throw in a drink and you have a full meal for under ten bucks, which is pretty nice. Some comments about the place. The storefront is facing to the west, so in the evening the sun has a tendency to shine straight in, somewhat blindingly. One of the problems with the new Butler area is that there are no trees to block that sort of thing, so you get the full brunt of the sunlight at that time of day. There are some sun shades, but if you want to sit outside on a cooler day, just be prepared to have sunglasses with you until sunset. There is a decent amount of seating, including a couple of high top tables with bar stools to sit in. Not sure why this is becoming more popular, because in my book those are pretty uncomfortable, but I guess some people like them. I will be returning to Tijuana Flats when I am in the mood for some Tex-Mex and I happen to be over in the Butler Plaza area. read more

Tex Mex? Ha.... That's a nope. I've gone back three times in different locations. If anything, they're consistent in half assed fake Tex Mex. read more

Tijuana Flats is one of my favorite quick fix take outs here in town! I love the different specials they have and I love that it feels like a sit down restaurant without having a waiter or waitress that is specifically for you. When you go to Tijuana Flats you order at the counter, then they bring you your food. They have a large sauce wall where you can try the different salsa's they have. Then while you are sitting down waiting for your food, the staff will bring you drink refills, give you more chips and they will eventually bring out your order. I do have to say sometimes it takes them a really long time to bring the food out. For quick tex mex it really should be a faster process. The food is really good. My two favorite days are Taco Tuesday and Burrito Thursday. At Taco Tuesday you get 2 tacos either hard or soft shells with your choice of meat and toppings. For Thursday, its a big burrito with your choice of meat and toppings. On my most recent stop, I was here for Burrito Thursday. The burrito was perfect. It was a flour tortilla with ground beef, rice, black beans, tomato, cheese, lettuce and sour cream. They gave me a nice large handful of chips. I think the chips at Tijuana Flats are some of the best at any restaurant. They put the right amount of salt and seasoning on the chips and makes them really good! I always order a side of queso and it is always really good. Food 5/5 Service 4/5 Time to prepare 4/5 Overall I for sure recommend Tijuana Flats! read more

Let me begin this review with a disclaimer I do not like spicy food as I have wimpy taste buds. Let me also state I LOVE! I mean LOVE! tacos. That said I have come to really enjoy Tijuana Flats. They have become one of my favorite fast casual places to get food. I feel their portions are amazing and the food is always fresh and hot. Service is a hit or miss on some days. When you first arrive at Tijuana you can grab a menu from the wall to look over if you're not sure what they have. From there you head up to the counter to place your order. You will receive your drink. Note when ordering if you want your food done up with the works be sure to tell them you want it Tijuana style. After ordering you will go sit to either wait for your food to arrive or for your name to be called if it's a to-go order. If you do like spicy food be sure to check out their hot sauce bar they have many varieties. Once your food arrives you can leave or if eating in enjoy your meal. Portions here are generous and I find I can share with a friend. Food is also always hot and fresh with fresh toppings. I will suggest getting their guacamole it's one of the best I've eaten. they only thing keeping me from giving them a 5-star rating is the service it isn't always the best. But the food is always good. read more

Tijuana Flats - Tacos to go - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The burritos where large and amazing. Definitely try the queso, it's by far one of my favorites. Every other table was blocked off for social distancing. read more

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This is my second time being here at Tijuana Flats in Butler Plaza. The first being taco Tuesday which was a great deal for two tacos and a drink. This time I came with my girlfriend and we both ordered the grilled cheesesteak falutas to try. The customer service has been great both times with someone promptly taking our order and bringing the food in a timely fashion. First impressions of the food was that it was very well displayed and plated. The main course front and center with a generous selection of "additives" of sour cream, guacamole, salsa and lettuce for you to create your concoction. They also supply some queso and chips with the meal which just makes it that much better. The cheesesteak flautas themselves taste great. The meat is tender, the peppers, and the melted cheese just make it an overall great dish. It's got carbs,protein, and cheese...what's not to like? Of course I like to add their many types of hot sauce to mine since I just love spicy food. Would definitely recommend trying the cheesesteak flautas at least once! read more

Tijuana Flats - Cheesesteak Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Wingssssssss! Yes, honey Nice, laid back kind of place with good eats. Good variety on the menu with the new wings. I mean, they already had the crazy hot sauce bar so why not the wings?! The garlic parm ones I tried were a tad rich and creamy but very flavorful and delicious! Hit the spot. I also got a margarita and I wasn't disappointed If you need a quick bite that has some flavor to it (and maybe wanna spice up your day with a beverage on the side), try em. read more

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T Flats is a quick in and out Mexican restaurant. It has great deals like Taco Tuesday and Burrito Thursday! It's a sit down restaurant where you order the food and they'll bring it to you! Make sure to look up because they have local artists paint different tiles. The wall is also filled with art! It's definitely has a unique aesthetic. They also have a huge selection of sauces so definitely get chips so you can try them out. The food is great and the dessert cookie dough flautas and churros are a must for that sweet tooth! The staff is friendly and helpful! T Flats is tacotastic for the prices and food! read more

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I'm a big big fan of Tijuana Flats. When I first moved to Orlando about 4 years ago, I didn't fully understand the hype. You know, the locals talked it up because it was theirs. Tijuana Flats started in Orlando and even though the chain was all over town, they felt super connected to it. I love how Tijuana Flats posts the calories of each item on the menu. Not that it's all about calories people, but it's nice to know what you're eating. I started getting the Dos Tacos for lunch a lot - especially on Taco Tuesdays (5.99 with drink?! amazing). The whole meal is about 500-600 calories so I didn't feel bad about that - and they can blacken the chicken. I love blackened anything so I tried it and I was HOOKED. I also love the hot sauce bar, which is very unique. I discovered my favorite sauce because my boss always kept a full size bottle stocked in our fridge at work. We all like the "Smack My Sweet Ass and Call Me Sally". It's got a little pop of spice, but mostly sweet. If you don't like sweet, don't worry. There's like 20 sauces to choose from! And like I just mentioned, you can buy your own bottle for like $6? I don't remember exactly but I know it's a great price. Homemade Sangria is also good here and sometimes you come in to a $3 special! Woo! Give Tijuana Flats a try. Don't expect it to taste just like the other "mexican" restaurants you've been going to. They have unique flavors that end up becoming like a category of their own in your mind. You'll be craving that hot sauce bar! OH AND THE SERVICE! Even though it's not a place where a server waits on your table, they bring your food out to you and always have someone floating in the dining area asking to refill drinks or grab you more hot sauce. I've never had anything but a great customer service experience at all Tijuana Flats locations! read more

Tijuana Flats - Trio! - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Fish tacos are great ... Today is National Fish taco day 01/25/2023!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I frequent Tijuana Flats Archer Road because of their service. They are very welcoming and keep a clean restaurant. This location can be busy at times but they never get your order wrong. If you haven't tried their new Cheeseburger Taco, you are missing out. Tuesdays offer 2 tacos, chips and drink, great deal for everyone. See you there. read more

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Tijuana flats is a place I feel is a bit overlooked, but it stands toe to toe with the likes of Moe's. There's lots of Tex Mex options on this road so it's hard to give a must pick. However what I can say is that this place should at least not disappoint. There chips were a standout for me because of the seasoning on them! Unfortunately they are not free with every meal like Moe's. The meal was very filling and the free hot sauce bar is a a great thing to have to stand out. The food is just above average for me which coupled with the chips was what made me lean to a 4 star. They also sell chocolate chip cookie dough fried dessert and if that's not enough for you to come here then I don't know what is! Because that was way unexpected and a game changer for Tex Amex places. In short... chips, hot sauce, desserts. If that sounds like a good meal time then come on down! read more

Tijuana Flats - Chocolate chip cookie dough flautas A HIT - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Tijuana Flats is one of my favorite places in town for fast and affordable Tex-Mex food. AMBIANCE/SERVICE (5/5): The servers here are super nice and always check on you to make sure your experience is great. The vibe inside is fun and they also have outdoor seating for when the weather isn't super hot. FOOD (4/5): Large portions and affordable! I always get a double meat burrito or quesadilla with all of the toppings. My favorite thing about Tijuana Flats is definitely the FREE sauce bar, there are so many great options. All in all, if you want a quick bite to eat and are craving Tex-Mex, Tijuana Flats is your place. read more

Tijuana Flats - Trio - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Great selection. TD had tacos. I had tostados. We both had hot sauce. If you want a good sweat, this place is for you!! Staff is great, atmosphere super. Well worth the stop. (Still sweating!) read more

Tijuana Flats - Fantastic Hot Sauce selection - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Always great food and great service! The Taco Tuesday and Burrito Thursday specials are great. Try them with blackened chicken for a lil extra flava read more

Tijuana Flats - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Tijuana Flats had been colonized! The staff, by that I mean cashier, a very helpful lovely young lady, very pleasant. Now down to brass tax.... The TexMex flavor was non-existent, no argument, no discussion. Also non-existent was the steak, yellow rice and condiments. Orlando, Miami, Las Vegas...all amazing....Gainesville, no not so much. The food is not worth the wait in time...sorry not sorry. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and that's the whole poop. read more

Sometimes I don't go in until last minute when they're about to close due to the fact that I work at a restaurant myself and get out late. They are always helpful and friendly even thought I know they're ready to go home. Great attitudes. read more

Tijuana Flats - The ceiling at TFlats. - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I will start with the caveat that I do not like heat, so the entire model of a salsa bar is wasted on me because even the mild ones are too much. In that same light, if I think it's bland, the rest of the world truly must love spicy salsas because every thing else is not worth eating by itself! The chicken meat in my tacos was tender enough but it tasted like it was just bathing in a bland salsa and no seasoning. The soft flour taco was even more flavorless than the chicken meat (and I usually eat tortillas alone) but the hard corn tortilla had some flavor. I did like the shape of the hard tortilla, being longer instead of round made it easier to eat and made for better filling distribution. The raw ingredients tasted and looked nice and fresh, no wilty lettuces. I finally decided to order queso, guac, and salsa fresca to liven up my lunch, but no such luck. The most memorable part of my lunch was the lime dusted chips. Those that seem to adore this place won't have to worry about me being in their way during the lunch rush. When I'm craving a taco, I'd rather go anywhere else. read more

Tijuana Flats - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Got very sick off their food the night before graduation. I wrote the company and the only response I got was that they signed me up for their email club. The portions are smaller here than the one on university. This place is NOT consistent with the other locations. read more

Tijuana Flats - This is NOT worth the money. - Mexican Near Me - Gainesville, Florida