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    Tijuana Flats

    3.4 (168 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Tex-Mex
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Bottled Beer
    Megan V.

    When I walked into Tijuana Flats I was greeted by the friendly staff who took my order right away. We sat outside and they brought our food to us pretty fast which was nice. We started with the Atom Bomb for an appetizer and when we received it, it was covered in oil. They were so greasy and just dripping with oil and when you got to the inside it was bland. I tasted my husband's Steak Flautas and both of us agreed the steak was fatty and barely any flavor. I ordered the Chicken Chimichanga and that was bland as well not even the toppings could help this chimichanga. The chicken also tasted old. This is the first time I've been to Tijuana Flats and had such horrible food, thank god for all the hot sauces they offer because that's the only way we were able to eat it. The service was fast and friendly but the food needs work.

    Laura S.

    Free extra beer!? Sure! I came to Tijuana Flats with my husband and ordered a draft beer. The beer I got had maybe 1.5 inches of foam on it (which I'll be honest is 100% fine with me), but the gentleman who served me the beer said he would bring me a little more out when he changed the keg to make up for it. He ended up bringing me another full beer for absolutely free. A great experience and will definitely be coming back to enjoy some of the daily specials and of course more beer! 10/10!

    Hard Dos Tacos Chips and Guac
    Judy N.

    A friend recommended this place and I had huge concerns but we heard about the origin story and was trying to keep open minded. The different sauces are fun but the guacamole was NOT great (like a paste?? definitely not fresh). My friend had the burrito (should've stuck with that since that seemed fine), they charged us for extra rice which we didn't order but only discovered after eating the burrito and checking the receipt. Oh well. They do have some outdoor seating and were nice to come bring out the food after ordering at the counter.

    Wilted and soggy toppings
    Lori B.

    I walked in around 5pm and knew that it would be the start of that family dinner time rush. However, I didn't expect a quick service restaurant to take 20 minutes. Okay, okay I can get over that. I had time, not that big of a deal. Pros: They played good music, there was plenty of room to wait and it was visibility clean. The quesadilla (kids meal) was huge and also delicious. Cheesy goodness oh yahhhhh! Cons: The issue? I got home and my entire order was wrong. I checked the receipt to see if maybe I ordered something wrong but it only had the generic item listed. There's no way I made a mistake on everything. Plain chimichanga and loaded burrito? Nope- they were switched. Chicken quesadilla- nope, got a cheese one. The guacamole was pretty flavorless (but not bad) and the serving is super small. Just a heads up. The toppings for the quesadilla were pretty icky looking and the chips were stale. Extremely underwhelming. I'm hoping to reach out to the manager/owner and give my feedback as well. I didn't want to call this evening because they were slammed. I've only been here once before so I'm hoping that this was just an off night. Eta: maybe I should've checked Yelp reviews before going in this last time/ YIKES! There seems the a trend for sure. That's such a bummer!!

    Beef flautas
    Maria E.

    To begin with The service here is phenomenal! Everyone's so friendly and helpful. Food, maaaaan it was so delicious! We got the steak flautas which I totally recommend.

    Salad with chicken and ranch dressing
    Joyce L.

    First time at Tijuana Flats even though I've eaten it for takeout...location was good and we sat outside. Didn't have to wait too long since I ordered a salad and my husband the chicken burrito. Service was good but the food was nothing special...as mentioned I've eaten the food before but it's the first time out and the food was just ok...not much beef in my salad and not enough chicken in the burrito. We'll probably go to another location in the future to see if another location would be better.

    Chicken Flautas
    John B.

    To be completely honest after three separate visits I'm just not a big fan of Tijuana Flats. The food is mediocre at best and is just a more expensive Taco Bell in my opinion. I'm a fan of Flautas but each time I get them from this restaurant they're just bland and not as crispy as I'd prefer. The staff is very pleasant and very friendly to work with. I've never had a bad experience with customer service, and since the entrance is not automatic the staff has always held the door without prompting them. All in all if your a mediocre Tex-Mex fan then you'll enjoy Tijuana Flats...I give the food a solid three stars.

    A horribly made fish taco.
    Derek B.

    Absolutely horrible fish tacos. The fish was soggy and not fried all the way. The taco was assembled with tortillas that were never cooked before making the taco. Tortillas fell completely apart, and ended up being a mushy fish taco salad. 4 words that should never go together. Too expensive for the quality it is. I cant even phone in an order. Waste of time and money.

    Inside of Tijuanas
    Angie M.

    I enjoyed Tijuana's spicy chicken tinga chimichanga! It had a nice kick and crunch. It was accompanied with lettuce and all of the fixings along with fresh tortilla chips. It was yummy to my tummy!

    Hot sauce bar.
    Samuel Q.

    I've been to this place for the last 7+ years. It has not disappoint once. The staff is always friendly the management is great. Parking can be a little challenging at times depends LN the time of the day. Guacamole is perfect. They do have a hot sauce bar. The service is quick and the staff is friendly. The tea is always fresh. Alcoholic drink are for sale.

    FG F.

    Great deals on Tuesday and Thursday!!!! We ordered 2 orders of 2 crunchy chicken tacos, chips, and a drink for $5.99 each (very good deal) and 1 quesadilla to share. Chips and tacos were fresh; however, chicken inside the tacos and quesadilla lacked of seasoning. All kinds of hot sauces are available from mild to hot. Restaurant was very busy at lunch time, but food still came out pretty fast. Staff is very friendly.

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    A bit pricey, but guacamole with chips, there's a very good amount of guacamole. I like their quesadillas too. All in all a good restaurant.

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    Fast. I order so much they know who I am at pick up and just hand me the bag. Food is good.

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