Tijuana Flats

Stopped here for lunch on a Friday afternoon.
This is basically an upscale fast food restaurant. Healthier concept… Order at the counter (they fill your drinks there) grab a table and stop by the «salsa» bar. Coming from California, there is a difference between salsa & hot sauce, and this is definitely hot sauce! There are a ton of them to choose from though, from super mild to blow your socks off!
When your order is ready, a server shouts your name & brings your food to your table.
I ordered a tostada, thinking I would get a round hard tortilla, with toppings… what came out was basically a plate of nachos — interesting. The gal I was with had a quesadilla — and said it was great! We ordered chips & a trio of dips. The salsa (pico de gallo) was super mild but tasty & the guacamole was fresh (it needed salt) & the quest was YUMMY! I do love that they give you fresh jalapeños, not pickled!
All in all it was not terrible, but not sure if I would pick this over another place, like Chipotle.

Tijuana Flats (especially this location), combines incredible food with shocking great customer service.
There are so many Tex-​Mex places out there (Chipotle, Moe’s, Qdoba, Lime, etc) that it is tough to stand out in this market. However, Tijuana Flats does just that with their freshly made Tex-​Mex fare. For those that love hot sauce (like myself) the ‘hot sauce bar’ at TJ Flats is perfect. Pro-​tip: those little cups don’t cut it, ask at the counter for a bigger cup for hot sauce while ordering.
Onto the service, 97% of the time when going to Tijuana Flats, the food comes out promptly and your order is taken by a very polite person. They also constantly come around to make sure your experience is going great and your drink is full. On the 3% of time that something goes wrong, they are incredibly helpful to resolve the issue and make it right. For instance, we recently went in and our order was lost (nobody is perfect, these things happen everywhere). What stood out was that they seemed so shocked that this occurred, apologized immensely, took our drinks off our bill and gave us an extra round. Most importantly, within just a few minutes after inquiring, our food was prepared and delivered.
TJ Flats, a wonderful Central Florida staple food with great service.

I’ve seen Tijuana Flats locations all around Orlando but never went in until last Friday. As bad as this sounds, if I have a craving for Mexican food I usually just go to Chipotle. What drew us into Tijuana Flats is that it’s relatively close, casual, and we had a coupon for $ 5 off. I didn’t realize until we walked in that it’s counter service rather than a full sit down restaurant. I think I must have had a look of puzzlement on my face because the manager asked if we needed help. He very nicely walked us through the concept and the menu and pointed us to the counter to order. Then after we’d ordered he brought a complimentary Tijuana trio (chips, salsa, queso, guacamole) to our table. I wish I liked the food more because the service was great and I love all the effort that went into the theme and marketing materials. But we both thought the tacos were just so so. My boyfriend reported that the chicken was dry and preferred the carnitas. I also had the carnitas and thought it was good but not as good as Chipotle. We liked the chips and queso but the guacamole was bland. Fair or not, I do tend to judge a place based on their guacamole and this just didn’t cut it. I’d be willing to try Tiajana Flats again if someone else wanted to go, but I’m not jumping to return.

Super friendly service, amazing food, and great prices, what more can one ask for? As first time customers we got a nice sauce sampler to start with. Great experience, will be back!

Love their quesadilla — kids is the same size as the regular. They have the best queso too!!!

Fast and friendly location. You can place your order online which makes it even better since some days can be pretty busy. I like to place my order online but then eat there outside. They have a fabulous outside area. Any issues are quickly addressed and fixed. Always on top of drink refills. Parking at this location can be a little hectic but worth it for the yummy food. Always fun to go for Tacos on Tuesday and the huge burritos and Thursdays. Chips and queso are delicious.

Love taco Tuesday! Can’t beat the deal $ 6.00 for two tacos, chips and a drink. If you are in a hurry the only advise due too them always being busy during lunch place and order ahead. Also the queso is amazing.
Waitress and waiters are always available around asking if everything is okay. If we need anything or if we need a refill which I love.

Oh my! Where do I begin? I haven’t been to Tijuana Flats in so long. Four stars for the parking! Trying to parallel park on Edgewater Drive during lunch time is definitely a challenge.
I came here with some coworkers for lunch. The location is great; just a few blocks from my office. It can get pretty crowded here during lunch time; especially on Taco Tuesday! We called in our order in advance so when we got there all we needed to do was sit down and enjoy it. And enjoy we did.
I had the special of two tacos with chips and a drink $ 5.99. My tacos were so yummy, I had them with blackened chicken, all the toppings, no olives. They also have a salsa bar with a variety of salsas from very mild to HOT, HOT, HOT.
The service is always good. The prices are very reasonable and I love the atmosphere. I must say I truly enjoyed my lunch today. I’m sorry for neglecting you Tijuana Flats. I promise I’ll make it up to you. See you next time!

Food was excellent. Had the Pick Dos, and am not walking away still hungry! Also the Iguana en Fuego hot sauce it great and not for the meek! You’ll want a few napkins if you’re sinuses are clogged.
Staff was very friendly, food was served pretty quick despite being in the lunch rush.

Gotta love taco Tuesday

It’s fine.
It is what it is.
it’s gloppy, fast mexican food. But if you’re going to have a salsa bar, why not have decent salsa? Just saying.
College Park loves it and who doesn’t like melty cheese over meat and carbs. But come on! You have a salsa bar – get some decent some salsa.

Living right up Edgewater from Tijuana Flats is both convenient and dangerous! Whether taking it to go, eating outside or hiding in my corner, the food has always tasted fresh and delicious.
The girls at the front and the guys dropping off the food are always friendly and outgoing.
This is in my queue of places to take out of town guests when I want to share some tasty burritos or nachos.

I have heard a lot about Tijuana Flats since moving to Orlando, and of course I see them everywhere! Someone brought their delicious chips and salsa to my house when we hosted a barbecue. Perhaps because we waited a while to eat there and had heard only high regards for the place, our expectations were a little too high. I liked it, but I really wanted to love it.
I had the chips and queso, which were quite delicious in that Tex-​Mex, generic kind of way. The chips here are perfect. And salsa is fresh and delicious too. I had the chicken chimichanga, which was good, but not amazing. I love the sauces though! I had the curry and the georgia peach, which were both excellent. I think i made a mistake by not having a margarita, as they get good reviews all over Unilocal.I’ll try one next time.
The service was efficient and friendly. I love the outdoor seating. i look forward to trying it again and lingering a bit outside over a margarita.

This is my quick go-​to for lunch when I am working at Downtown Credo. I just hop across the street and get it to go. I have never waited longer than 10 minutes even when they are slammed.
The women’s bathroom is really funny cause it has a huge saying painted on the wall” It only burns for a little bit. You need a sense of humor for it, which I have, but it does make me shiver a little just thinking about it. HA!
I always go for the Tostadas — Eight lightly fried, individual corn tortillas with refried beans & melted cheese. Your choice of meat and I go for the Pork, mmmmmm & loaded with whatever you want. I usually keep it simple with tomato, onion and lettuce. It’s also served with a side of salsa & sour cream. They are really salty which I love. It’s really delicious.
My second choice are the Flautas — Two lightly fried tortillas, tightly rolled & loaded with your choice of filling plus cheese & all the toppings. Also served with a side of queso, guacamole & sour cream. These are a little bit heavier than the Tostadas but just as tasty!
They have a nice outside area situated right on the corner if you want to pull up a chair outside and enjoy the weather!

If it is Tuesday, then this must be Tijuana Flats.
Those in the know are aware that you can’t beat their Taco Tuesdaze deal of two tacos, chips, and a drink for $ 4.99.
Beware that a LOT of people ARE in the know, so this place gets packed for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon.
However, their staff does a great job of getting things done efficiently and quickly.

As a fairly recent resident of Orlando, I have been getting my fix at Tijuana Flats regularly. I have visited several of their locations and for the most part they are pretty much the same. Good food, good service at a good price; a winning combination.
This review is specifically for their College Park location. Here’s the one thing that I really appreciate from any establishment — consistency. Tijuana Flats delivers in a huge way. No matter what day of the week, what item I order, what time of the day I visit; service is always outstanding and the food is good.
There is no rocket science here, just plain good food, at a good price with pleasant service.
Bonus star for having the option to make just about every item in the menu a vegetarian meal.
For what it’s worth, except for Taco Tuesdaze when the taco deals are amazing and too good to pass, I usually order the black bean quesadilla with no dairy and it is not just good, but totally guilt free.

I am a huge skeptic when it comes to Americanized Mexican or generic Tex Mex. Without having visited this place that is what my impression of it was. When my hubby ranted about this place I came just to indulge him. Am I glad we did!
First things first. The service is impeccable. Sure my sensibilities are askew since I lived in a city with the worst customer service ever. So when I come somewhere where the service is good I am confused «Me? Are you being nice to ME? Do you want to be my bff? Please?» But here they still go above and beyond.
As for the food, I was in love the second I realized that I could order anything with black beans instead of meat/​chix/​pork. YAY! Then the portions? Perfect. Once my hubby guided me to the hot sauce bar I knew I was always going to love this spot.
On Tuesdays there is a taco special so the place is packed, yet service remains totally cool. The tacos are a great size, I kind of expected size to suffer but it didn’t and mine was chock full of beans!
Yes, I did try the Ghost Pepper sauce. Yes, I loved it.
Last but not least, I adore the funky and colorful décor.
TF is my new go to spot.

I’ve been a fan of Tijuana Flats since they first opened years ago that by this point, all I have left to judge each restaurant by is their location, lol.
The food is exactly what I’ve come to expect after all these years: delicious tex-​mex with countless ways to customize it to you liking. Whether it’s adding queso, salsa, or one of their several dozen hot sauces, you’re sure to find a combo that you like.
The College Park location is nice, with a decent sized patio area. Unfortunately, the patio are is right next to the street, so exhaust fumes and road noise can be an issue during the middle of the day. Aside from that, there isn’t much to complain about. TF rocks!

Patio seating with piped music. This is what I want when I visit a restaurant.
Tasty tacos with Taco Tuesday specials are something to enjoy.
Love the sauce!
The most popular sauce I chose – the sweet chili? Seriously needed a spring roll with that one.

I am slightly ashamed to admit that I actually kind of like the food at Tijuana Flats, and their hot sauces are a great treat. Has anyone tried the ghost ones? They’ll clean your nasal passages right up!
Here’s the thing about this location though: 90.56 145% of the time, this place smells like really bad B.O. Not just regular B.O. Really bad B.O. And I am not entirely sure why. Is it the people that eat there? I’d like to think not. Is it the people that work there? I certainly hope not. Is it whatever they use to clean the place? Possibly. I am no Sherlock so I really have no idea what is causing the smell, but I hope they fix it soon ‘cos it is a good way to ruin people’s appetites.
Aside from that, the food and service is pretty typical and standard. Thank goodness!