Tijuana Flats is a unique place and a favorite of locals, for the amount of food you get, the prices are unbeatable and the staff is a cool and eclectic crew. When I worked in this area I would eat here frequently for lunch. They run different lunch specials, but this was a Tuesday regular since you could get two huge tacos with chips and toppings for $4.99. If that weren't enough, they also have some great microbrew beers, mostly from the south (Abita, Sweetwater) but with some northern beers (I definitely recommend the Magic Hat "9" or "Wacko"). The food is a solid two-three stars (nothing special, but consistent), but the atmosphere, staff (which always seems to be having a good time), beer selection and wild selection of unusual and delicious hot sauces at crazy low prices make this place a four-star dive in my book.
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Karen L.
Loved! Awesome food. Had chips, salsa, queso, and guacamole that were pretty yummy. I love the flautas with the whole wheat option. Hubby had a great burrito and loved the hot bar. I also loved the beer choices. And finally, I can honestly say that this is the best customer service I've had in this town so far. I will be back!
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Blenthony M.
I started off giving it 3 stars for speedy service and friendliness of staff, but when my burrito came, I wasn't too impressed. Not what Im used to coming from ca and the size and taste of true Mexican food. I ordered a regular chicken burrito which was a little bigger than a soft taco (guess I shouldve ordered a bigger size). The burrito barely had any chicken in it. It was mostly the lettuce, cheese, and other sides in a burrito. My friend had a carne asada burrito and it was ground beef, NOT true carne asada. Like the other review said, like a taco bell beef burrito. Another person in our party had a chicken burrito and his was the same as mine, - the chicken. The one good thing is they use organic ingredients but when I go to a Mexican joint, I think greasy, big, and tasty! This place was too much like a deli/wraps place.
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Nick C.
This place was not what I expected... AT ALL. Cut the price in half and change the name to Taco Bell and I wouldnt have been able to tell the difference. I ordered a CARNE ASADA burrito... I got ground beef. I asked for an Horchata and the guy looked at me like I was insane. He said "an Hor-what??"... and to make it even better, he proceeds to tell me "I dont even think we have any mexicans working here." WTF?? No mexicans working at a mexican food restaurant? You'd think with Tijuana in their name that it'd be some decent mexican food... NO. You pay $6 for a burrito you couldve got for $2 at taco bell down the street. FAIL. And i'm sorry Lara, but your 5 star rating only mentioned the chips, salsa, and some cookie dough... Thats enough to give a mexican restaurant 5 stars?? Maybe I should open my own place and get rich quick!
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Rob C.
One of my favorite "cheap eats" of the area. The food is about average to above average and usually served hot and fresh. The service ranges from average (for the area) to sometimes awesome. Hot sauce bar is awesome and Dos Equis Amber on tap=YUM! My 3 kids, wife and I eat there for about $35 including tip! No where else can you find such good cheap eats and the staff welcomes you like old friends, too?
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Shannon L.
I tried this place after reading the great reviews here. It's a pretty good place. Nothing fancy, except for the hot sauce bar. My boyfriend got the mega burrito and was not impressed. I got the chimichanga and i liked it as it was nice and crispy. It is a little pricey for quick americanized mexican food, but I do give them props for using organic materials. Just a note, tortilla chips came with my meal, but salsa did not. I had to shell out another buck for a little cup of salsa. It's not worth it, just dip the chips in the hot sauces instead.
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Jay J.
I had heard great things about this place, so I gave it a whirl. Overall, I think its too expensive for what you get. BUT, its a place you should try at least once to see if its for you. They have a *great* beer selection, although I couldn't endulge. The "hot sauce bar" was very neat and I enjoyed trying numerous selections. The staff was great. But I just couldn't get over spending nearly $10 for a burrito and a coke that tasted the same as anywhere else (and at lunch time). Except, anywhere else, I would have gotten free chips and salsa. Like I said, try it, but in my opinion, there are better out there.
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Lara L.
I came to Ft Walton Beach for my Spring Break. My cousins took me here. It was magical. Let me start by saying: BEST CHIPS EVER. Get the trio dip, complete with guac, queso, and salsa. The chips are made in house, FRESH. Seriously I'm from California and I have never had tortilla chips this delicious. The queso is perfection. They are so organic, it's insane. You can make any meal power lite (I think that's what it's called) with low fat sour cream or a wheat tortilla instead of flour. All their ingredients are the best, and they pride themselves in this with their little blab about the food and why it rocks on each table. Cool environment too. I thought behind the counter was abar at first with a bunch of bottles, turns out they were SALSAS. haha. Aka AWESOME. The fried cookie dough is AMAZING. I can't believe this exists. It's probably terrible for a diet, but whatever. Fried cookie dough. Think about it. The staff is totally chill too. Very helpful, not over bearing, and they refill your drinks asap even though they aren't actually waiters. Gotta love that. I wish this place was in NYC. It was SO GOOD. I'll be back (if I ever go back).
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Chad A.
Two Stars because the service is good, the atmosphere is nice and the beer selection is above average. The food however, way to expensive and not that great! Don't expect any meat!!!! Great place if you like sour cream and lettuce!!! I will go back again, but only as a beer drinker!!
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Max A.
If this is the best the area has to offer I'm in trouble. Drove across country and landed in FWB ready to try area dives and see what they have to offer. Okay the food is fresh, the chips are the best I've ever tasted but they should change their name if they want better reviews. There ain't nothing Tijuana about this place. If you've ever been to Tijuana, you'd think this place's food would be hole in the wall dive bar good aka Stank. Not so much. Adjectives for TF are fresh, organic, lean and clean. See where I'm going with this, they should call themselves American Taco Bar or something. Food is al-ight. The devils in the details.
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Timothy E.
Yum Yum Yum. Everything is organic and natural, with no gimmicks (they specifically eschew and insult colored tortillas, and lard in refried beans). Everything Lara L said is right on the money (great appetizers, entrees, desserts, attentive service). I've only been once, but I will go back every day (of the week I'm here) to try more dishes :)
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Steve W.
I don't understand all the great reviews. Very average food/atmosphere.
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Wilder m.
Mediocre Tex-mex food. Food was fresh, the taste was decent, good selection of hot sauces at least.
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Jack B.
Exceptional service. Really great food and drink. A must try. Love the flautas.
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Ralph M.
The carnitas chimichangas were tasty and the sauce bar was cool. They have lots of cool artwork all over the place. Good place to check out if you're visiting and are in the mood for some Mexican food.
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J S.
I love this place! It's got a funky atmosphere and a hot sauce bar, based on those two things alone I'd probably be pretty happy. If you've never been to one of these places - you come in, grab a menu, then order at the counter and they bring you your food. My drink glass has never gotten empty and I've never had a bad meal. It's not fancy food and it's tex mex through and through, but I enjoy it. I've never gone wrong ordering the special of the day. My only complaint is that they serve beer but no margaritas.
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Chauncey H.
well im from the mexican border and have been missing good food, good mexican food! there is nothing around these parts well to be fair there is nothing out side of my home town (deming nm) that is good!! well with my broken heart i decided to give one more place a chance and im glad i did me and my boyfriend went and we got refried bean nacho as an app they were good with all the fixings then my boyfriend had fish tacos came with a side of chips he said they were good but not great i had a chicken taco with a red cheese enchailda that came with a side of beans and rice not bad they had a hot sauce bar oh my gawd amazing i got all the extra hot ones my boyfriend got all the middle and hot ones we had a tasting fest and then come to find out i can buy all these hot sauces online well i poured all my favorite ones all over my food witch made it soooo much better and was the happist person on the planet i will be telling my family and friends to buy all the hot sauces online !!!!!!!!!!!!! the staff was friendly and happy to be working witch made the atmosphere great and happy it looks more like a high school dorm than a good mexican resterant but dont let that turn u away :)
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Mar D.
TF is pretty chill in my book. Their menu allows for you to mix-and-match to your liking and has a great vegetarian option. Their hot sauce bar is the best part of the place and allows you to have a bit of everything from whimpy to omg!thisislavahot choices. The staff has always been friendly & helpful. One day I had gone there after getting a new tatt and the staff came to my table to check it out and compared tatts and talked about artists recommendations while waiting for my meal. I've never had a bad serving experience there. They also have military discounts a couple nights a week so we're there a lot.
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J B.
Tijuana Flats is pretty much the best/addictive food in Ft. Walton Beach. I keep telling people about it and I am always surprised that a lot of people don't know about it. So let me tell you why this is my favorite place to eat: - Megajuana Burritos are so tasty. Try it wet! - Many different kinds of hot sauces to try (from mild to tear-jerker) - Military discounts on certain days - I always order a side of chips and queso. I promise you will get addicted to it. - Nice selection of Mexican beers. - Very interesting atmosphere. There is nothing like it. - Some evenings you can bring your dog. I don't have one, but if I did, I'd bring it along. - You can order anything as healthy or as fattening as you'd like. - Did I mention that the chips and queso is making me salivate right now? Try it out.
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Kim R.
I thought the food was great for the price and it was a pretty cool place. It was a very informal place. Be sure to avoid the margaretas but awesome beer selection.
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Sharon R.
we go there after my daughters gymnastics class. the staff is awesome, know her by name. taco tuesday cant be beat.
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Chris W.
Good tacos. They messed up my to-go order and I had to go back to get the fixed tacos. They were super nice about it though. The hot sauce bar rocks! I'd try it again.
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Brittany and Tim L.
food is great. service is ok depending on if it is crowded or not. beer boxes line the walls and a hot salsa bar is in the back of the room for those who like heat that hurts. they only give military discount on wednesday :( . decent priced but more than Moe's
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Kim C.
We ate here tonight at the suggestion of my SIL. It's a fun place, with nice ambience, great staff, and pretty decent food at a great price. My daughter and I both got flautas. They were tasty and fresh. My husband said he enjoyed his quesadilla. We all really loved the queso. My daughter got a cookie dough dessert that she loved. The prices are great. It's an inexpensive place with tasty food. In case anyone is wondering what they serve, they have certain fillings and you can choose if you would like them in a burrito, a bowl, flauta, chimichanga, nachos, quesadilla, salad, taco or enchilada. They have several selections under 500 calories. They also have appetizers. You can choose from several toppings on your food, and they have a hot sauce bar. It's not salsa, but rather hot sauce at the bar. They also serve beer and sodas. You order your food at a counter and they bring it out. I also have to add that it tastes nothing like Taco Bell.
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George S.
Great service and food. The hot bar is a nice distinguishing feature. The only downside is that the meat portions in the food are a bit light. The prices are good though.
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Christina J.
I got a burrito, and my boyfriend got a chimichanga. Burrito's are pretty run of the mill, and this one was pretty great. However, the reason for the five stars is because the service was unbelievable. EVERY single employee was so nice, friendly, seemed genuinely happy to help. I think this is the best service I've had at any restaurant, ever. I really can't compliment them enough. Secondly, the sauce bar is crazy awesome. There are so many, and yet again, the employees were so kind in helping me make a first time choice and making suggestions. Lastly, their dips are refillable and they'll even package up a refill for you to take to-go, and of course do so, very happily. I can't rate this place well enough, the service was impeccable.
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Doyle R.
I hate to give poor reviews but I have to admit I was very disappointed here. Advertises it's food as Texmex. I was born and raised in Texas and this is not Texmex. The most confusing menu in history that has to be explained how to order to every patron. As a result the wait is unreasonable not because people are waiting to get in but because nobody can understand the menu and it must be explained to every person. Even our waiter expressed his own frustration with the need to have to explain it to everyone. The food was not a redeeming factor either. Chips weren't fresh and had some untastey seasoning of sorts on them. Enchilada was the worst i ever tried to eat. Only enjoyable part of this experience was trying the different sauces at the hot sauce bar. Wife was as equally disappointed as I with the food and menu. Sorry guys but I gotta give you one star.
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Wade C.
Cmon...... just poor quality. .microwave burrito quality. Good beer selection. That's it.
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Tiff P.
Excellent customer service. The food needs work. Had loaded nachoes, chicken and burrito, with side of beans and cheese. Prices were reasonable.
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Ally H.
Had such a fun time! Service was great and smiling. And the food was amazing and a really good deal! A MUST visit! Holy yum!
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Strysan M.
Interesting environment. If you go during lunch time, be prepared to deal with a large crowd. The wait wasn't terrible to get the actual food, but the initial line was long. This food quality was good. This place reminds me of Fuzzys Tacos, if you've ever been there.
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Marcus H.
I love Hispanic foods and we've heard nothing but good things about this place. So we rushed over to check it out. Although not authentic it's better than authentic. The burritos and tacos were great and the rice was on point. I believe it's either Saturdays or Sundays they have 2 dollar Coronas. They also offer a huge assortment of different salsa flavors to choose from, from hot to sweet to tangy, any flavor you think of is available. Definitely check this place out you won't be disappointed.
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Aerial F.
Amazing as usual! Everyone is always happy and upbeat! I just love coming here! The food is tremendous! You get a lot of food for your money! And the place is always clean! I love how the workers interact with the customers and just make everything comfortable! Also order the cookie dough thing they have. It is absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!
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Patrick B.
My family and I love to frequent Tijuana Flats! The staff is great and the food is always excellent. It's very affordable for our family of 5! I love that the staff is always coming by the table to see if we need more drinks or a refill on our beefy queso!
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Ale W.
Best place in Fort Walton for some decent Mexican style food. Every time I have been there the staff is great, the refills are fast and the food comes out super fast! Eat here once a week!!
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Jenna O.
Awesome place for some endless beefy queso! All their tacos and burritos are pretty fabulous as well. They also have an outside seating section where you can bring your friendly puppies.
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Tommy S.
This is a great place with an even better atmosphere. Beer, tacos, outdoor seating and dog friendly? What more could you want? The hot sauce bar is unique. I tried them all. This place is definitely worth a look.
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Jessica A.
Loved this place!! Awesome blackened chicken soft burrito and black beans on rice. Beef taco salad was awesome as well!!
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Nikki F.
I love this place so much. It is basically our favorite place in the area for cheap eats and great beer. The staff is so attentive. The food is crazy fresh and made to order and full of flavor. Our faves are the tacos and the chimis. There is a huge bar of hot sauces to taste and have fun with. Don't miss it!!!
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Neelam S.
So here I am sitting at Buffalo Wild Wings two minutes away and only 10 min after my horrible excuse for food. Service-Great! Very friendly staff! However the food was not too great. A little dry...bland. It tasted a lot like Taco Bell (TB). If I wanted TB I would go a few blocks down not pay more for the same food. It's pretty cheap for the quantity given less than $10 per person. However quality is not so great as well as the taste. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless they want a twist to the taste of TB's food. You could hit up a local TB and say you ate here the food description would pass as the same. If not BETTER. 2 stars only for the staff-price-and quantity. P.S. a very nasty aftertaste which hopefully is modified by BDubs.
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Dana Z.
Love this place! This is one of our go to places each year we come to Destin. The staff is amazing. You'll never have an empty glass. We start it off with the Tijuana Trio. This endless appetizer features chips, salsa, cheese dip, and guacamole. YUM! We had ours refilled 3 times and they even asked if we wanted one to go. You will always be able to find a sauce that fits your pallet from their sauce buffet. Every plate we've ordered is huge so come prepare to eat!!
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Joseph C.
Great service. Fully customize your burritos with what you want. Different size meals. A sophisticated nutrition counter for those watches calories. Dog friendly. Nice outdoor tables with umbrellas.
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Dominique F.
Great customer service. Authentic tex mex food. Unlimited chips with queso, guac, and salsa. Unlimited sauces to try. Burrito and chimichanga we're great too. Why can't you have multiple locations!! Ohh well see you soon!
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Allison C.
I seriously eat here 4 to 8 times a month - whether it's lunch or dinner. They are consistently delicious! The best guacamole in town, hands down. I love that they have healthy alternatives and the staff is ALWAYS pleasant. They are dog friendly, too! Two for one beers is a hit with my husband and the children get very excited to eat their food to get their tattoos. I just really enjoy this restaurant! I came here for my birthday lunch with the office and they loved it so much that management ordered our "First Friday' event to be catered by them! YAY TIJUANA FLATS!!!!
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Celia Q.
Great place for tacos! The atmosphere is very eclectic and the hot bar has a nice variety of sauces. They have affordable specials for every night. We like the massive burritos on Thursday's. We also recommend the stuff jalapenos.
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Jason A.
Went to TJ's today for the second time on our vacation thus far. What can I say? Excellent food, friendly and awesome service, plus one of the best appetizer deals I have ever seen. The trio appetizer that is refillable is an amazing deal! I can't say enough great things about this venue. You need to try it immediately!!! Wish we had one back in the Atlanta area.
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Jeremy G.
Love this place. Fresh food with very friendly service. The atmosphere is very cool there.
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Erin A.
Yeah, this review isn't gonna stop you, but might as well give you a heads up. The short: This isn't Mexican food. This is flavorless, boring food made by white kids. The long: Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad. I didn't want to throw up or anything. It wasn't the worst Mexican food that I've ever had. I ate it all. But the food really didn't taste like anything. Like I was eating air or something. I forgot about it the second I finished it. And honestly, that's the worst offense to Mexican food ever. Let me tell you, I'm from California (they're pretty much Mexico Jr.) I have had mexican food from people flown in from Mexico daily to make my Mexican food. Tijiuana is not greasy, not full of flavor, neither is it made by actual Mexican people or people who know how to make Mexican food. It wont fill your desire and craving for Mexican food. But will make you not starve. Eat it if your friends go, just let it slide. But don't travel from far in order to get some tacos.
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Ven B.
This is one of my favorite places to eat. I love the Chimichangas and the hot bar. Whatever your taste, you should be able to find a hot sauce you like. I like to have about 3 or 4 different sauces at a time and each bite gets a different sauce. Talk about variety! You can have a variety of tastes in one meal!
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Dave S.
Blackened chicken tacos....hard shell= heaven in ma mouth! Excellent place to grab a quick meal or lunch. They have a decent beer selection too!
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Mhyluv M.
Beef/Carne burrito was really good with so much variety of sauce to choose from...we ordered some for take-out and they even gave us extra tortilla chips & queso to take home...very friendly staff and awesome customer service!
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Nate H.
Guac dip is five stars! We have eaten there several times and the staff is great, I think their tacos were damn good too, burritos were pretty good; two outta three aint bad! Last bit, the beer selection and hot sauce selection were superb.
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Cory W.
The best thing about Tijuana flats is the amazing sauce bar; after their delicious food and awesome staff
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Marcia M.
Great food great service! What more can I say! Loved this place! The girls were AWSOME!! This was our first time and they made us feel so welcome and the hot sauces were great nice variety and delicious food!! We will be back!!!!!
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Amanda L.
We go here pretty much on the regular since my husband is a huge queso/cheese fan and they offer it free refills. Their burritos are okay, I definitely prefer a few other places in the area over this one. I do enjoy their hot bar and their guac! Not the best. not they worst but pretty unique.
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Mark A.
This was one fantastic meal. Had the nor-ritto with chicken. Also the unlimited chips and queso. The combination was a total delight. The service is better than I have seen in restaurants. Someone is always checking to see if you need anything. The chips and cheese are bottomless, and includes a bag to go if you wish. Flip the lid on your drink up on one side and it becomes a flag you want a refill. Great place for a great time. If you sit outside you can bring your dog and let them relax with you.
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Ken L.
Although the service was pleasant and expeditious, the food when came to flavor was ironically "flat". The quality of the food was decent, the lettuce an tomatoes still crisp, ect... The food just overall lakes flavor. The main course meal was bland on all four of our meals. The most flavorful item was a toss up between the chips & salsa or the house rice & black beans. I tried the so called salsa bar, and was thoroughly disappointed. Perhaps I'm too picky coming from a densely populated Hispanic part of the country, but this "Mexican" food lacks any authentic flavor and was actually comparable to Taco Bell. Prompt and friendly service though!
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Fatty M.
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Mona Y.
This place at first really excited us. Nice menu and killer hot sauce bar. I wasn't put off by the fact that it wasn't a traditional Mexican restaurant where you are seated and greeted with chips and salsa. Instead you choose from a menu and go up to the window to order. We paid for our chips and salsa and ordered carnitas where you choose your fillings and toppings. It's not like chipotle where you can actually see what's going in your burrito. You just tell them what you want and 5 minutes later someone comes from the kitchen yelling your name. I will say the bit if carnitas that was in the burrito was the best I had in a long time. But it was truly a few morsels of meat. The entire burrito was filled with lettuce. And it came with a side if chips. Who needs more chips after you paid for a basket full? They've got a lot of good stuff going on on the surface, but they are really skimping on the key ingredients that should be the foundation of the meal.
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Brian M.
Okay so probably not the best Mexican food you will ever have. But it is not bad I have had worse and they do have a full offering of items for people. One of my favorites is the fish tacos. Nice lime flavor used on it. I will tell you where this place exceeds expectations. For an inexpensive meal you will not get better service in this area at this price. This staff is on it and tries hard to make it a good experience for you. And if you are an animal lover like we are this is the place to go. I think every employee will give your dog attention and our little girl eats it up.
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Frank G.
Nom nom nom! I've never had anything here that wasn't delicious. The beer selection has something for everyone, the hot sauce bar is fun...and dangerous. They're very polite, fast and helpful. Gotta love it.
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Shop F.
If you like spice you'll love this place. The food is fresh and tasty and the hot sauce bar has everything from mild with flavor to burn your mouth off goodness. I've tried several combinations all good. With the stacks of beer cases around I don't really consider it a family place but a great place to with friends.
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Ashley M.
I gotta say, I really like this place. It's fresh, healthier Mexican food. They have 3 different size burritos, which is awesome cause I can never finish a regular size burrito and I am too old for the children's menu. A huge draw to this place is their customer service. Everyone that works there is always so nice and seem happy to be there. Hopefully, they are a good company to work for and that's why they are happy. This place makes it hard for me to want to try the other Mexican joints.
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J P.
I'm there once a week & miss taco Tuesday only by exception. Great tacos + even better service make me a faithful lover.
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Marti R.
For a chain, this place had great food. The Noritto bowl was fresh, the guac was excellent and the beer was ice cold and they had a decent selection for such a small place. I didn't count the available sauces but I'm guessing there were 18-20 different kinds. If they're all like this, I'd definitely eat here again.
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Nicole P.
In Fort Walton/Destin, the land of neon chain restaurant signs and overpriced eateries, Tijuana Flats is like a shining beacon of virtue. Sure, Tijuana Flats is itself a chain, but this location doesn't feel like it was stamped out by the typical cookie cutter. Is it the best burrito or best Mexican food I've ever had? No. But it is solid food for a decent price, served to you by a very friendly & colorful staff (Seriously.... they're colorful. Many of them are covered in tattoos in every shade of the rainbow, which just adds to the eclectic vibe of the place. I kept imagining how the recruiting/interview process works for this place... does the job posting list "must have ink" as a requirement?). I recommend the queso and chips and going out on a limb with their salsa bar - I ended up liking the ones I thought I wouldn't like the most, so don't knock the ones with odd-sounding ingredients until you try.
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Louis S.
I loved eating here until one night the server places my plate of food on my table and something crawls off of it. That's all I will say, you can guess what it was. The manager gave me a refund and told me that it did not come from her kitchen. Well it came from her restaurant. You get served other places and have things crawl off your plate!!!! We will not be going there ever again.
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Matt A.
1 star for not taking my credit card to buy an $0.80 side of rice. The (vegan) chimichanga is bland without it, and when I later went to get rice to add to it, the won't take my credit card for the secondary purchase since it was under $1. I never carry cash. They knew I was a first time customer and yet they could not figure out a way to provide excellent service. Lame-o, squared. But hey, if you like boring food, bad service and an extensive hot sauce bar, eat here...and to be safe, bring your cash.
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John W.
I have to say, the big burrito with steak and the chipotle sause on top was amazing! Expensive, but amazing. The atmosphere here is good enough to overlook any minor issues people have with their food.
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Jeff S.
Fun, yummy local place. Colorful crazy atmosphere. Patio is pet-friendly. Reasonably priced, good quality Mexican food.
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Bo W.
I love everything about this place! I've now been here many times, and the food is amazing ever time. The service is extremely friendly, and quick to help whatever the dining desire. I've tried several different menu items, and all are fresh and delicious. The hot sauce bar in the back is awesome. Take your pick of as many as you want, and go back for seconds or thirds if need-be.
(5)
Greg S.
Excellent Spot The walls seem to be covered with autographed head shots of 80's stars so it's fun to just look around the place. How big a star do you need to be to be hung in the mens room? Ordering was a little slow because of the new menu (at least that is what I was told) and we were guided away from the table that had a ceiling leak above it, so all was good. Food was at the table before you can blink. Nice selection of beers including 2 for 1 specials, endless chips, 2 dozen sauces and amazing flavor in the burritos are what you can expect.
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D M.
Mexican food is pretty good. Hot sauce bar is big and hot!! Rolled taco and burritos are all good. Service and staff take my rating from a three to four stars. Dog friendly on the patio. Must visit while in FWB. We will be back.
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Sheila J.
We showed up with 8 kids and 6 adults, they didn't bat an eye, we sat outside. We received very friendly service. We quickly received our chips with pico, guac, and queso. Great specials on cold Corona's. Our food was amazing. The only reason that I didn't give this restaurant 5 stars is one of the couples with us meals arrived quite a bit later than the rest. We would go back.
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Todd S.
I've been craving Mexican food since I moved to FWB and Tijuana Flats didn't disappoint. The chicken chimichanga was delicious and the sweet tea was perfectly sweetened. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly. I LOVED the hot sauce bar. So why the 3 star review? The prices seem a little high for the quantity of food. Also, I would expect a free bottomless basket of chips and salsa for the price. I will be back though, the food is that good. Next time I'll have to delve into their huge assortment of beers.
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Nicole E.
I wasn in Ft. Walton today running some errands and decided to have lunch. I remembered the comment someone made about the tatoos the people had that worked there so it made me want to try it out even more. (By the way, I'm not sure why their tatoos were so offensive to him, but whatever). The people that work there do have tatoos and they are actually really nice and were really hard workers and all of them liked their job. Anyway, It happened to be Taco Tuesday and I got a blackend chicken crispy taco and a regular be taco with the normal kind of taco meat. Fist of all I have never seen a crispy taco shell that long, but it was really good. Finally some place that uses chedder cheese in their Mexican food. LOL. Being from Texas, it freaks me out everytime we try a Mexican place and they have white cheese inside the enchiladas. ( which I was told is either monterry jack or mozzarella (YUCK!). Anyway, the tacos were great and so was the atmosphere and the people that work there. I will definitely go back. It reminded me a lot of restraunts back in Austin, Texas. Great value, super-clean, and good food.
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John D.
Service always awesome food always right have been eating here since they opened and I have never had a problem . Hell, I do not even check my to go bag anymore that's how much faith I have in them
(5)
Dan D.
A big hot sauce bar, good food and plenty of it. I've gone for lunch before, and the crowd in there is crazy, but the staff is pretty damn quick for as busy as it gets.
(4)
John G.
We decided to eat here based on the reviews on Yelp. I was very impressed. The food was very fresh, the hot sauce bar was fun, and the whole atmosphere was upbeat and entertaining. The staff was very nice and attentive even thought they were busy.
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Zach G.
Not authentic at all, but fine food and awesome people. I had a combo with a beef and bean burrito + chicken quesadilla, with black beans and rice. The food came out quick and was tasty enough, but nothing outstanding. They do have a hot sauce station with 20 different sauces of varying flavors and scoville levels (including one, oddly enough, which was pretty much an Asian sauce) - I tried five of them and loved four. The only bad one, as usual, was the hottest - not flavor, just pure spice. No thanks, I'll take the habanero sauces that mix the two well. In the end, I also grabbed some churros which were tasty but nothing amazing. Throughout, the people were the best part. Truly awesome, friendly, fun, happy to refill drinks and check on you. 3.5 on food, 5 on service and hot sauces
(4)
Elizabeth B.
Everything about this place was great! The service was wonderful, the food was delicious, the bathrooms were clean. As well as a cool atmosphere. Great place for families. My recommendation- try the cookie dough flautas. They can't be beat.
(5)
Steve L.
Atmosphere... 4 Staff... 5 2 for one draft beer... 5 Hot sauce bar... 5 Food, you know, the stuff that really matters... 3 at best.
(3)
Alisa H.
Second time here, will be coming back! The food is very very good and filling for the price, and the array free, custom sauces adds that extra kick of flavor to push it all over the top. The atmosphere is unique, though a bit loud from the open space. The staff is very friendly and courteous. Highly recommended at 4.75.
(5)
Vanessa T.
I like Tijuanas they make some yummy flautas!! How can you not like carnitas rolled up in flour ( or wheat) tortillas then fried...then you can dip them in sour cream, guac, pico.....or their assorted hot sauces from the sauce bar! They are so good, its just an every once in a while treat tho cause I dont want to be 300 lbs.Lol! Also the beer specials were great a lot of choices and very reasonable....I loved the local beer I tried it was bomb!
(4)
Tanya S.
I went here with my office for lunch. The food was mediocre. Not sure what I'm missing with all the positive reviews? Will try for dinner one day and see if experience is different.
(2)
Benjamin G.
I like my burritos, so I had to hit up here once more since I didn't write a review at the time. Staff: 5/5 No complaints here. Great. I mean, great service. Location: 5/5. Colorful! I love that walking into here is like an art gallery. Look up, the tiles on the ceiling have been made into art. Look down along the wall, there's all kinds of paintings and a mural and even a collage of crazy/funny bumper stickers along the counter space. I even willingly donated mine. (If you find a green sticker that says "GOD WANTS YOU TO USE YOUR TURN SIGNAL, this was me) Food: 4/5. Tasty, fresh (I'd like to think so at least), but aside from the food, what gets me is the hot sauce bar. I've tried various flavors from the sweet to the deadly hot. Each one was specially made and had their own little story of flavor. However it's a great attempt, yet I've had more authentic Tex-Mex before. Pricing: 4/5: Not a bad bite for under $15. Grab a beer while you're here, too. Overall: 4/5. Good job! What hurt it was no one mentioned it was actually a franchise restaurant until the name Tijuana Flats was dropped on an episode of tosh.0. The whole time I thought it was a classic, colorful mom-and-pop joint but one Google search later, found out that it's a competitor to places such as Qdoba and Hot Heads....ouch.
(4)
James T.
Pretty good food. The kids loved it and the atmosphere was relaxed. The real treat is the hot sauce bar. I love spicy sauces and this place has it! I even bought a sauce after my meal.
(5)
Felicity H.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! Great service, great food. My kids love eating here, Taco Tuesday is an every week event for our family!
(5)
Ashley M.
We were a little tired of seafood after some funky tasting shrimp (and I rarely get tired of seafood). I had found Tijuana Flats when searching for pet friendly restaurants. They have outdoor picnic tables in a gated patio. They have a note on the door saying that Well Behaved Dogs Are Welcome and a couple of water bowls available next to the hose pipe. We ordered the beefy queso. I ordered the choose two plate with a beef burrito w/ verde sauce and a blackened chicken quesadilla. Hubby ordered a beef and bean burrito with the queso. I really enjoyed the beefy queso and my burrito. Really loved the salty, seasoned chips. I didn't care as much for the quesadilla. Mine also came with rice and black beans which were decent. Hubby was disappointed in his burrito-he would have rather had salsa on it and just didn't care for it overall. This chain is not authentic Mexican food by any means but it hit the spot. Rinky dink little place with friendly staff, pet friendly seating, reasonably priced eats, and a change of pace from the tourist spots.
(4)
Karen M.
Super loved it! Wish there was one of these in my town! I love being on vacation and randomly ending up at a nice restaurant instead of a tourist trap. I'm sure we'll be back.
(5)
Courtney S.
Favorite texmex! A must on the way to the beach! Really hate we live to far away for taco Tuesday's. Dos tacos - with a side of queso.....
(5)
Jillian K.
We gave this place a try. I got the chicken rice bowl. It was loaded with lettuce, tomatoes & jalapeños. I didn't see very much chicken. It had a lot of black beans on it. The guacamole was good. My husband got a chicken burrito & he said it didn't have much meat either. The food could have been more filling.
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Katie S.
My husband and I stopped here after 20-30 minutes in the car with a screaming baby. We walked in, and were immediately greeted by a very helpful employee. He handed us menus and let me know that there was a changing station in the women's restaurant if we needed it. We were going to grab the food for takeout, but since the baby calmed down, we decided to enjoy our meal in the restaurant. I'm thrilled we did. My husband LOVES hot sauce and thoroughly enjoyed the wall of heat. He went for the ghost chile sauce and loved it. I enjoyed being able to try a bunch of different sauces. ;-) The hubs got the Bangin' Chicken Burrito. He was pleasantly surprised with the crispy chicken and the combo of flavors. I got the salad with chicken and beans. The toppings on the salad were definitely on the skimpy side, but it was tasty, and the southwest citrus vinaigrette was phenomenal! I'm wishing we had a Tijuana Flats at home!!
(4)
Jeff M.
First time here. It's pretty good. One of my soft tacos was not so soft and my wife's steak meat was really salty. But the service was good and the sauce bar is awesome. I would eat here again.
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Shannon I.
EXCELLENT SERVICE - EXCELLENT FOOD! I have been in the restaurant business my entire life, and it isn't just good food that makes a place great, it is the people. Before we even made it to the door today, the greeter opened the door, welcomed us in, and let us know what the specials were. We ordered at the counter, and went to sit down. Before we even made it to the table, our name was called out because or appetizer was ready! Later our food was served, hot. We were visited by the manager, and at least 3 other staff members. All of the staff were extremely accommodating and helpful, it felt like we were in their home.
(5)
Valerie S.
Love the choices of sauces-hate that I have to use it for flavor. Thats their thing though so you either love it or hate it. Had tacos once and they were great. Tried the chimichanga and didn't care for it. It's tex mex and maybe that throws me off some because I'm expecting different flavors. The customer service is excellent. I would eat there again but won't go out of my way.
(3)
Joe C.
Awesome place. Food was great love the hot sauce bar. Always try the special. Desserts were great too. Staff was spot on. Not sure how you find so many great employees but you better treat them right cause they did a great job with the lunch rush.
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Address :39 Eglin Parkway N.E.
Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 32548
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Chris F.
Tijuana Flats is a unique place and a favorite of locals, for the amount of food you get, the prices are unbeatable and the staff is a cool and eclectic crew. When I worked in this area I would eat here frequently for lunch. They run different lunch specials, but this was a Tuesday regular since you could get two huge tacos with chips and toppings for $4.99. If that weren't enough, they also have some great microbrew beers, mostly from the south (Abita, Sweetwater) but with some northern beers (I definitely recommend the Magic Hat "9" or "Wacko"). The food is a solid two-three stars (nothing special, but consistent), but the atmosphere, staff (which always seems to be having a good time), beer selection and wild selection of unusual and delicious hot sauces at crazy low prices make this place a four-star dive in my book.
(4)Karen L.
Loved! Awesome food. Had chips, salsa, queso, and guacamole that were pretty yummy. I love the flautas with the whole wheat option. Hubby had a great burrito and loved the hot bar. I also loved the beer choices. And finally, I can honestly say that this is the best customer service I've had in this town so far. I will be back!
(5)Blenthony M.
I started off giving it 3 stars for speedy service and friendliness of staff, but when my burrito came, I wasn't too impressed. Not what Im used to coming from ca and the size and taste of true Mexican food. I ordered a regular chicken burrito which was a little bigger than a soft taco (guess I shouldve ordered a bigger size). The burrito barely had any chicken in it. It was mostly the lettuce, cheese, and other sides in a burrito. My friend had a carne asada burrito and it was ground beef, NOT true carne asada. Like the other review said, like a taco bell beef burrito. Another person in our party had a chicken burrito and his was the same as mine, - the chicken. The one good thing is they use organic ingredients but when I go to a Mexican joint, I think greasy, big, and tasty! This place was too much like a deli/wraps place.
(2)Nick C.
This place was not what I expected... AT ALL. Cut the price in half and change the name to Taco Bell and I wouldnt have been able to tell the difference. I ordered a CARNE ASADA burrito... I got ground beef. I asked for an Horchata and the guy looked at me like I was insane. He said "an Hor-what??"... and to make it even better, he proceeds to tell me "I dont even think we have any mexicans working here." WTF?? No mexicans working at a mexican food restaurant? You'd think with Tijuana in their name that it'd be some decent mexican food... NO. You pay $6 for a burrito you couldve got for $2 at taco bell down the street. FAIL. And i'm sorry Lara, but your 5 star rating only mentioned the chips, salsa, and some cookie dough... Thats enough to give a mexican restaurant 5 stars?? Maybe I should open my own place and get rich quick!
(1)Rob C.
One of my favorite "cheap eats" of the area. The food is about average to above average and usually served hot and fresh. The service ranges from average (for the area) to sometimes awesome. Hot sauce bar is awesome and Dos Equis Amber on tap=YUM! My 3 kids, wife and I eat there for about $35 including tip! No where else can you find such good cheap eats and the staff welcomes you like old friends, too?
(4)Shannon L.
I tried this place after reading the great reviews here. It's a pretty good place. Nothing fancy, except for the hot sauce bar. My boyfriend got the mega burrito and was not impressed. I got the chimichanga and i liked it as it was nice and crispy. It is a little pricey for quick americanized mexican food, but I do give them props for using organic materials. Just a note, tortilla chips came with my meal, but salsa did not. I had to shell out another buck for a little cup of salsa. It's not worth it, just dip the chips in the hot sauces instead.
(3)Jay J.
I had heard great things about this place, so I gave it a whirl. Overall, I think its too expensive for what you get. BUT, its a place you should try at least once to see if its for you. They have a *great* beer selection, although I couldn't endulge. The "hot sauce bar" was very neat and I enjoyed trying numerous selections. The staff was great. But I just couldn't get over spending nearly $10 for a burrito and a coke that tasted the same as anywhere else (and at lunch time). Except, anywhere else, I would have gotten free chips and salsa. Like I said, try it, but in my opinion, there are better out there.
(2)Lara L.
I came to Ft Walton Beach for my Spring Break. My cousins took me here. It was magical. Let me start by saying: BEST CHIPS EVER. Get the trio dip, complete with guac, queso, and salsa. The chips are made in house, FRESH. Seriously I'm from California and I have never had tortilla chips this delicious. The queso is perfection. They are so organic, it's insane. You can make any meal power lite (I think that's what it's called) with low fat sour cream or a wheat tortilla instead of flour. All their ingredients are the best, and they pride themselves in this with their little blab about the food and why it rocks on each table. Cool environment too. I thought behind the counter was abar at first with a bunch of bottles, turns out they were SALSAS. haha. Aka AWESOME. The fried cookie dough is AMAZING. I can't believe this exists. It's probably terrible for a diet, but whatever. Fried cookie dough. Think about it. The staff is totally chill too. Very helpful, not over bearing, and they refill your drinks asap even though they aren't actually waiters. Gotta love that. I wish this place was in NYC. It was SO GOOD. I'll be back (if I ever go back).
(5)Chad A.
Two Stars because the service is good, the atmosphere is nice and the beer selection is above average. The food however, way to expensive and not that great! Don't expect any meat!!!! Great place if you like sour cream and lettuce!!! I will go back again, but only as a beer drinker!!
(2)Max A.
If this is the best the area has to offer I'm in trouble. Drove across country and landed in FWB ready to try area dives and see what they have to offer. Okay the food is fresh, the chips are the best I've ever tasted but they should change their name if they want better reviews. There ain't nothing Tijuana about this place. If you've ever been to Tijuana, you'd think this place's food would be hole in the wall dive bar good aka Stank. Not so much. Adjectives for TF are fresh, organic, lean and clean. See where I'm going with this, they should call themselves American Taco Bar or something. Food is al-ight. The devils in the details.
(3)Timothy E.
Yum Yum Yum. Everything is organic and natural, with no gimmicks (they specifically eschew and insult colored tortillas, and lard in refried beans). Everything Lara L said is right on the money (great appetizers, entrees, desserts, attentive service). I've only been once, but I will go back every day (of the week I'm here) to try more dishes :)
(5)Steve W.
I don't understand all the great reviews. Very average food/atmosphere.
(3)Wilder m.
Mediocre Tex-mex food. Food was fresh, the taste was decent, good selection of hot sauces at least.
(3)Jack B.
Exceptional service. Really great food and drink. A must try. Love the flautas.
(5)Ralph M.
The carnitas chimichangas were tasty and the sauce bar was cool. They have lots of cool artwork all over the place. Good place to check out if you're visiting and are in the mood for some Mexican food.
(4)J S.
I love this place! It's got a funky atmosphere and a hot sauce bar, based on those two things alone I'd probably be pretty happy. If you've never been to one of these places - you come in, grab a menu, then order at the counter and they bring you your food. My drink glass has never gotten empty and I've never had a bad meal. It's not fancy food and it's tex mex through and through, but I enjoy it. I've never gone wrong ordering the special of the day. My only complaint is that they serve beer but no margaritas.
(4)Chauncey H.
well im from the mexican border and have been missing good food, good mexican food! there is nothing around these parts well to be fair there is nothing out side of my home town (deming nm) that is good!! well with my broken heart i decided to give one more place a chance and im glad i did me and my boyfriend went and we got refried bean nacho as an app they were good with all the fixings then my boyfriend had fish tacos came with a side of chips he said they were good but not great i had a chicken taco with a red cheese enchailda that came with a side of beans and rice not bad they had a hot sauce bar oh my gawd amazing i got all the extra hot ones my boyfriend got all the middle and hot ones we had a tasting fest and then come to find out i can buy all these hot sauces online well i poured all my favorite ones all over my food witch made it soooo much better and was the happist person on the planet i will be telling my family and friends to buy all the hot sauces online !!!!!!!!!!!!! the staff was friendly and happy to be working witch made the atmosphere great and happy it looks more like a high school dorm than a good mexican resterant but dont let that turn u away :)
(4)Mar D.
TF is pretty chill in my book. Their menu allows for you to mix-and-match to your liking and has a great vegetarian option. Their hot sauce bar is the best part of the place and allows you to have a bit of everything from whimpy to omg!thisislavahot choices. The staff has always been friendly & helpful. One day I had gone there after getting a new tatt and the staff came to my table to check it out and compared tatts and talked about artists recommendations while waiting for my meal. I've never had a bad serving experience there. They also have military discounts a couple nights a week so we're there a lot.
(4)J B.
Tijuana Flats is pretty much the best/addictive food in Ft. Walton Beach. I keep telling people about it and I am always surprised that a lot of people don't know about it. So let me tell you why this is my favorite place to eat: - Megajuana Burritos are so tasty. Try it wet! - Many different kinds of hot sauces to try (from mild to tear-jerker) - Military discounts on certain days - I always order a side of chips and queso. I promise you will get addicted to it. - Nice selection of Mexican beers. - Very interesting atmosphere. There is nothing like it. - Some evenings you can bring your dog. I don't have one, but if I did, I'd bring it along. - You can order anything as healthy or as fattening as you'd like. - Did I mention that the chips and queso is making me salivate right now? Try it out.
(5)Kim R.
I thought the food was great for the price and it was a pretty cool place. It was a very informal place. Be sure to avoid the margaretas but awesome beer selection.
(3)Sharon R.
we go there after my daughters gymnastics class. the staff is awesome, know her by name. taco tuesday cant be beat.
(4)Chris W.
Good tacos. They messed up my to-go order and I had to go back to get the fixed tacos. They were super nice about it though. The hot sauce bar rocks! I'd try it again.
(3)Brittany and Tim L.
food is great. service is ok depending on if it is crowded or not. beer boxes line the walls and a hot salsa bar is in the back of the room for those who like heat that hurts. they only give military discount on wednesday :( . decent priced but more than Moe's
(4)Kim C.
We ate here tonight at the suggestion of my SIL. It's a fun place, with nice ambience, great staff, and pretty decent food at a great price. My daughter and I both got flautas. They were tasty and fresh. My husband said he enjoyed his quesadilla. We all really loved the queso. My daughter got a cookie dough dessert that she loved. The prices are great. It's an inexpensive place with tasty food. In case anyone is wondering what they serve, they have certain fillings and you can choose if you would like them in a burrito, a bowl, flauta, chimichanga, nachos, quesadilla, salad, taco or enchilada. They have several selections under 500 calories. They also have appetizers. You can choose from several toppings on your food, and they have a hot sauce bar. It's not salsa, but rather hot sauce at the bar. They also serve beer and sodas. You order your food at a counter and they bring it out. I also have to add that it tastes nothing like Taco Bell.
(4)George S.
Great service and food. The hot bar is a nice distinguishing feature. The only downside is that the meat portions in the food are a bit light. The prices are good though.
(4)Christina J.
I got a burrito, and my boyfriend got a chimichanga. Burrito's are pretty run of the mill, and this one was pretty great. However, the reason for the five stars is because the service was unbelievable. EVERY single employee was so nice, friendly, seemed genuinely happy to help. I think this is the best service I've had at any restaurant, ever. I really can't compliment them enough. Secondly, the sauce bar is crazy awesome. There are so many, and yet again, the employees were so kind in helping me make a first time choice and making suggestions. Lastly, their dips are refillable and they'll even package up a refill for you to take to-go, and of course do so, very happily. I can't rate this place well enough, the service was impeccable.
(5)Doyle R.
I hate to give poor reviews but I have to admit I was very disappointed here. Advertises it's food as Texmex. I was born and raised in Texas and this is not Texmex. The most confusing menu in history that has to be explained how to order to every patron. As a result the wait is unreasonable not because people are waiting to get in but because nobody can understand the menu and it must be explained to every person. Even our waiter expressed his own frustration with the need to have to explain it to everyone. The food was not a redeeming factor either. Chips weren't fresh and had some untastey seasoning of sorts on them. Enchilada was the worst i ever tried to eat. Only enjoyable part of this experience was trying the different sauces at the hot sauce bar. Wife was as equally disappointed as I with the food and menu. Sorry guys but I gotta give you one star.
(1)Wade C.
Cmon...... just poor quality. .microwave burrito quality. Good beer selection. That's it.
(1)Tiff P.
Excellent customer service. The food needs work. Had loaded nachoes, chicken and burrito, with side of beans and cheese. Prices were reasonable.
(2)Ally H.
Had such a fun time! Service was great and smiling. And the food was amazing and a really good deal! A MUST visit! Holy yum!
(5)Strysan M.
Interesting environment. If you go during lunch time, be prepared to deal with a large crowd. The wait wasn't terrible to get the actual food, but the initial line was long. This food quality was good. This place reminds me of Fuzzys Tacos, if you've ever been there.
(3)Marcus H.
I love Hispanic foods and we've heard nothing but good things about this place. So we rushed over to check it out. Although not authentic it's better than authentic. The burritos and tacos were great and the rice was on point. I believe it's either Saturdays or Sundays they have 2 dollar Coronas. They also offer a huge assortment of different salsa flavors to choose from, from hot to sweet to tangy, any flavor you think of is available. Definitely check this place out you won't be disappointed.
(5)Aerial F.
Amazing as usual! Everyone is always happy and upbeat! I just love coming here! The food is tremendous! You get a lot of food for your money! And the place is always clean! I love how the workers interact with the customers and just make everything comfortable! Also order the cookie dough thing they have. It is absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!
(5)Patrick B.
My family and I love to frequent Tijuana Flats! The staff is great and the food is always excellent. It's very affordable for our family of 5! I love that the staff is always coming by the table to see if we need more drinks or a refill on our beefy queso!
(5)Ale W.
Best place in Fort Walton for some decent Mexican style food. Every time I have been there the staff is great, the refills are fast and the food comes out super fast! Eat here once a week!!
(5)Jenna O.
Awesome place for some endless beefy queso! All their tacos and burritos are pretty fabulous as well. They also have an outside seating section where you can bring your friendly puppies.
(5)Tommy S.
This is a great place with an even better atmosphere. Beer, tacos, outdoor seating and dog friendly? What more could you want? The hot sauce bar is unique. I tried them all. This place is definitely worth a look.
(5)Jessica A.
Loved this place!! Awesome blackened chicken soft burrito and black beans on rice. Beef taco salad was awesome as well!!
(5)Nikki F.
I love this place so much. It is basically our favorite place in the area for cheap eats and great beer. The staff is so attentive. The food is crazy fresh and made to order and full of flavor. Our faves are the tacos and the chimis. There is a huge bar of hot sauces to taste and have fun with. Don't miss it!!!
(5)Neelam S.
So here I am sitting at Buffalo Wild Wings two minutes away and only 10 min after my horrible excuse for food. Service-Great! Very friendly staff! However the food was not too great. A little dry...bland. It tasted a lot like Taco Bell (TB). If I wanted TB I would go a few blocks down not pay more for the same food. It's pretty cheap for the quantity given less than $10 per person. However quality is not so great as well as the taste. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless they want a twist to the taste of TB's food. You could hit up a local TB and say you ate here the food description would pass as the same. If not BETTER. 2 stars only for the staff-price-and quantity. P.S. a very nasty aftertaste which hopefully is modified by BDubs.
(2)Dana Z.
Love this place! This is one of our go to places each year we come to Destin. The staff is amazing. You'll never have an empty glass. We start it off with the Tijuana Trio. This endless appetizer features chips, salsa, cheese dip, and guacamole. YUM! We had ours refilled 3 times and they even asked if we wanted one to go. You will always be able to find a sauce that fits your pallet from their sauce buffet. Every plate we've ordered is huge so come prepare to eat!!
(5)Joseph C.
Great service. Fully customize your burritos with what you want. Different size meals. A sophisticated nutrition counter for those watches calories. Dog friendly. Nice outdoor tables with umbrellas.
(5)Dominique F.
Great customer service. Authentic tex mex food. Unlimited chips with queso, guac, and salsa. Unlimited sauces to try. Burrito and chimichanga we're great too. Why can't you have multiple locations!! Ohh well see you soon!
(4)Allison C.
I seriously eat here 4 to 8 times a month - whether it's lunch or dinner. They are consistently delicious! The best guacamole in town, hands down. I love that they have healthy alternatives and the staff is ALWAYS pleasant. They are dog friendly, too! Two for one beers is a hit with my husband and the children get very excited to eat their food to get their tattoos. I just really enjoy this restaurant! I came here for my birthday lunch with the office and they loved it so much that management ordered our "First Friday' event to be catered by them! YAY TIJUANA FLATS!!!!
(5)Celia Q.
Great place for tacos! The atmosphere is very eclectic and the hot bar has a nice variety of sauces. They have affordable specials for every night. We like the massive burritos on Thursday's. We also recommend the stuff jalapenos.
(5)Jason A.
Went to TJ's today for the second time on our vacation thus far. What can I say? Excellent food, friendly and awesome service, plus one of the best appetizer deals I have ever seen. The trio appetizer that is refillable is an amazing deal! I can't say enough great things about this venue. You need to try it immediately!!! Wish we had one back in the Atlanta area.
(5)Jeremy G.
Love this place. Fresh food with very friendly service. The atmosphere is very cool there.
(5)Erin A.
Yeah, this review isn't gonna stop you, but might as well give you a heads up. The short: This isn't Mexican food. This is flavorless, boring food made by white kids. The long: Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad. I didn't want to throw up or anything. It wasn't the worst Mexican food that I've ever had. I ate it all. But the food really didn't taste like anything. Like I was eating air or something. I forgot about it the second I finished it. And honestly, that's the worst offense to Mexican food ever. Let me tell you, I'm from California (they're pretty much Mexico Jr.) I have had mexican food from people flown in from Mexico daily to make my Mexican food. Tijiuana is not greasy, not full of flavor, neither is it made by actual Mexican people or people who know how to make Mexican food. It wont fill your desire and craving for Mexican food. But will make you not starve. Eat it if your friends go, just let it slide. But don't travel from far in order to get some tacos.
(3)Ven B.
This is one of my favorite places to eat. I love the Chimichangas and the hot bar. Whatever your taste, you should be able to find a hot sauce you like. I like to have about 3 or 4 different sauces at a time and each bite gets a different sauce. Talk about variety! You can have a variety of tastes in one meal!
(5)Dave S.
Blackened chicken tacos....hard shell= heaven in ma mouth! Excellent place to grab a quick meal or lunch. They have a decent beer selection too!
(4)Mhyluv M.
Beef/Carne burrito was really good with so much variety of sauce to choose from...we ordered some for take-out and they even gave us extra tortilla chips & queso to take home...very friendly staff and awesome customer service!
(5)Nate H.
Guac dip is five stars! We have eaten there several times and the staff is great, I think their tacos were damn good too, burritos were pretty good; two outta three aint bad! Last bit, the beer selection and hot sauce selection were superb.
(5)Cory W.
The best thing about Tijuana flats is the amazing sauce bar; after their delicious food and awesome staff
(5)Marcia M.
Great food great service! What more can I say! Loved this place! The girls were AWSOME!! This was our first time and they made us feel so welcome and the hot sauces were great nice variety and delicious food!! We will be back!!!!!
(5)Amanda L.
We go here pretty much on the regular since my husband is a huge queso/cheese fan and they offer it free refills. Their burritos are okay, I definitely prefer a few other places in the area over this one. I do enjoy their hot bar and their guac! Not the best. not they worst but pretty unique.
(4)Mark A.
This was one fantastic meal. Had the nor-ritto with chicken. Also the unlimited chips and queso. The combination was a total delight. The service is better than I have seen in restaurants. Someone is always checking to see if you need anything. The chips and cheese are bottomless, and includes a bag to go if you wish. Flip the lid on your drink up on one side and it becomes a flag you want a refill. Great place for a great time. If you sit outside you can bring your dog and let them relax with you.
(5)Ken L.
Although the service was pleasant and expeditious, the food when came to flavor was ironically "flat". The quality of the food was decent, the lettuce an tomatoes still crisp, ect... The food just overall lakes flavor. The main course meal was bland on all four of our meals. The most flavorful item was a toss up between the chips & salsa or the house rice & black beans. I tried the so called salsa bar, and was thoroughly disappointed. Perhaps I'm too picky coming from a densely populated Hispanic part of the country, but this "Mexican" food lacks any authentic flavor and was actually comparable to Taco Bell. Prompt and friendly service though!
(3)Fatty M.
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(5)Mona Y.
This place at first really excited us. Nice menu and killer hot sauce bar. I wasn't put off by the fact that it wasn't a traditional Mexican restaurant where you are seated and greeted with chips and salsa. Instead you choose from a menu and go up to the window to order. We paid for our chips and salsa and ordered carnitas where you choose your fillings and toppings. It's not like chipotle where you can actually see what's going in your burrito. You just tell them what you want and 5 minutes later someone comes from the kitchen yelling your name. I will say the bit if carnitas that was in the burrito was the best I had in a long time. But it was truly a few morsels of meat. The entire burrito was filled with lettuce. And it came with a side if chips. Who needs more chips after you paid for a basket full? They've got a lot of good stuff going on on the surface, but they are really skimping on the key ingredients that should be the foundation of the meal.
(2)Brian M.
Okay so probably not the best Mexican food you will ever have. But it is not bad I have had worse and they do have a full offering of items for people. One of my favorites is the fish tacos. Nice lime flavor used on it. I will tell you where this place exceeds expectations. For an inexpensive meal you will not get better service in this area at this price. This staff is on it and tries hard to make it a good experience for you. And if you are an animal lover like we are this is the place to go. I think every employee will give your dog attention and our little girl eats it up.
(4)Frank G.
Nom nom nom! I've never had anything here that wasn't delicious. The beer selection has something for everyone, the hot sauce bar is fun...and dangerous. They're very polite, fast and helpful. Gotta love it.
(5)Shop F.
If you like spice you'll love this place. The food is fresh and tasty and the hot sauce bar has everything from mild with flavor to burn your mouth off goodness. I've tried several combinations all good. With the stacks of beer cases around I don't really consider it a family place but a great place to with friends.
(4)Ashley M.
I gotta say, I really like this place. It's fresh, healthier Mexican food. They have 3 different size burritos, which is awesome cause I can never finish a regular size burrito and I am too old for the children's menu. A huge draw to this place is their customer service. Everyone that works there is always so nice and seem happy to be there. Hopefully, they are a good company to work for and that's why they are happy. This place makes it hard for me to want to try the other Mexican joints.
(4)J P.
I'm there once a week & miss taco Tuesday only by exception. Great tacos + even better service make me a faithful lover.
(5)Marti R.
For a chain, this place had great food. The Noritto bowl was fresh, the guac was excellent and the beer was ice cold and they had a decent selection for such a small place. I didn't count the available sauces but I'm guessing there were 18-20 different kinds. If they're all like this, I'd definitely eat here again.
(4)Nicole P.
In Fort Walton/Destin, the land of neon chain restaurant signs and overpriced eateries, Tijuana Flats is like a shining beacon of virtue. Sure, Tijuana Flats is itself a chain, but this location doesn't feel like it was stamped out by the typical cookie cutter. Is it the best burrito or best Mexican food I've ever had? No. But it is solid food for a decent price, served to you by a very friendly & colorful staff (Seriously.... they're colorful. Many of them are covered in tattoos in every shade of the rainbow, which just adds to the eclectic vibe of the place. I kept imagining how the recruiting/interview process works for this place... does the job posting list "must have ink" as a requirement?). I recommend the queso and chips and going out on a limb with their salsa bar - I ended up liking the ones I thought I wouldn't like the most, so don't knock the ones with odd-sounding ingredients until you try.
(4)Louis S.
I loved eating here until one night the server places my plate of food on my table and something crawls off of it. That's all I will say, you can guess what it was. The manager gave me a refund and told me that it did not come from her kitchen. Well it came from her restaurant. You get served other places and have things crawl off your plate!!!! We will not be going there ever again.
(1)Matt A.
1 star for not taking my credit card to buy an $0.80 side of rice. The (vegan) chimichanga is bland without it, and when I later went to get rice to add to it, the won't take my credit card for the secondary purchase since it was under $1. I never carry cash. They knew I was a first time customer and yet they could not figure out a way to provide excellent service. Lame-o, squared. But hey, if you like boring food, bad service and an extensive hot sauce bar, eat here...and to be safe, bring your cash.
(1)John W.
I have to say, the big burrito with steak and the chipotle sause on top was amazing! Expensive, but amazing. The atmosphere here is good enough to overlook any minor issues people have with their food.
(4)Jeff S.
Fun, yummy local place. Colorful crazy atmosphere. Patio is pet-friendly. Reasonably priced, good quality Mexican food.
(5)Bo W.
I love everything about this place! I've now been here many times, and the food is amazing ever time. The service is extremely friendly, and quick to help whatever the dining desire. I've tried several different menu items, and all are fresh and delicious. The hot sauce bar in the back is awesome. Take your pick of as many as you want, and go back for seconds or thirds if need-be.
(5)Greg S.
Excellent Spot The walls seem to be covered with autographed head shots of 80's stars so it's fun to just look around the place. How big a star do you need to be to be hung in the mens room? Ordering was a little slow because of the new menu (at least that is what I was told) and we were guided away from the table that had a ceiling leak above it, so all was good. Food was at the table before you can blink. Nice selection of beers including 2 for 1 specials, endless chips, 2 dozen sauces and amazing flavor in the burritos are what you can expect.
(4)D M.
Mexican food is pretty good. Hot sauce bar is big and hot!! Rolled taco and burritos are all good. Service and staff take my rating from a three to four stars. Dog friendly on the patio. Must visit while in FWB. We will be back.
(4)Sheila J.
We showed up with 8 kids and 6 adults, they didn't bat an eye, we sat outside. We received very friendly service. We quickly received our chips with pico, guac, and queso. Great specials on cold Corona's. Our food was amazing. The only reason that I didn't give this restaurant 5 stars is one of the couples with us meals arrived quite a bit later than the rest. We would go back.
(4)Todd S.
I've been craving Mexican food since I moved to FWB and Tijuana Flats didn't disappoint. The chicken chimichanga was delicious and the sweet tea was perfectly sweetened. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly. I LOVED the hot sauce bar. So why the 3 star review? The prices seem a little high for the quantity of food. Also, I would expect a free bottomless basket of chips and salsa for the price. I will be back though, the food is that good. Next time I'll have to delve into their huge assortment of beers.
(3)Nicole E.
I wasn in Ft. Walton today running some errands and decided to have lunch. I remembered the comment someone made about the tatoos the people had that worked there so it made me want to try it out even more. (By the way, I'm not sure why their tatoos were so offensive to him, but whatever). The people that work there do have tatoos and they are actually really nice and were really hard workers and all of them liked their job. Anyway, It happened to be Taco Tuesday and I got a blackend chicken crispy taco and a regular be taco with the normal kind of taco meat. Fist of all I have never seen a crispy taco shell that long, but it was really good. Finally some place that uses chedder cheese in their Mexican food. LOL. Being from Texas, it freaks me out everytime we try a Mexican place and they have white cheese inside the enchiladas. ( which I was told is either monterry jack or mozzarella (YUCK!). Anyway, the tacos were great and so was the atmosphere and the people that work there. I will definitely go back. It reminded me a lot of restraunts back in Austin, Texas. Great value, super-clean, and good food.
(4)John D.
Service always awesome food always right have been eating here since they opened and I have never had a problem . Hell, I do not even check my to go bag anymore that's how much faith I have in them
(5)Dan D.
A big hot sauce bar, good food and plenty of it. I've gone for lunch before, and the crowd in there is crazy, but the staff is pretty damn quick for as busy as it gets.
(4)John G.
We decided to eat here based on the reviews on Yelp. I was very impressed. The food was very fresh, the hot sauce bar was fun, and the whole atmosphere was upbeat and entertaining. The staff was very nice and attentive even thought they were busy.
(4)Zach G.
Not authentic at all, but fine food and awesome people. I had a combo with a beef and bean burrito + chicken quesadilla, with black beans and rice. The food came out quick and was tasty enough, but nothing outstanding. They do have a hot sauce station with 20 different sauces of varying flavors and scoville levels (including one, oddly enough, which was pretty much an Asian sauce) - I tried five of them and loved four. The only bad one, as usual, was the hottest - not flavor, just pure spice. No thanks, I'll take the habanero sauces that mix the two well. In the end, I also grabbed some churros which were tasty but nothing amazing. Throughout, the people were the best part. Truly awesome, friendly, fun, happy to refill drinks and check on you. 3.5 on food, 5 on service and hot sauces
(4)Elizabeth B.
Everything about this place was great! The service was wonderful, the food was delicious, the bathrooms were clean. As well as a cool atmosphere. Great place for families. My recommendation- try the cookie dough flautas. They can't be beat.
(5)Steve L.
Atmosphere... 4 Staff... 5 2 for one draft beer... 5 Hot sauce bar... 5 Food, you know, the stuff that really matters... 3 at best.
(3)Alisa H.
Second time here, will be coming back! The food is very very good and filling for the price, and the array free, custom sauces adds that extra kick of flavor to push it all over the top. The atmosphere is unique, though a bit loud from the open space. The staff is very friendly and courteous. Highly recommended at 4.75.
(5)Vanessa T.
I like Tijuanas they make some yummy flautas!! How can you not like carnitas rolled up in flour ( or wheat) tortillas then fried...then you can dip them in sour cream, guac, pico.....or their assorted hot sauces from the sauce bar! They are so good, its just an every once in a while treat tho cause I dont want to be 300 lbs.Lol! Also the beer specials were great a lot of choices and very reasonable....I loved the local beer I tried it was bomb!
(4)Tanya S.
I went here with my office for lunch. The food was mediocre. Not sure what I'm missing with all the positive reviews? Will try for dinner one day and see if experience is different.
(2)Benjamin G.
I like my burritos, so I had to hit up here once more since I didn't write a review at the time. Staff: 5/5 No complaints here. Great. I mean, great service. Location: 5/5. Colorful! I love that walking into here is like an art gallery. Look up, the tiles on the ceiling have been made into art. Look down along the wall, there's all kinds of paintings and a mural and even a collage of crazy/funny bumper stickers along the counter space. I even willingly donated mine. (If you find a green sticker that says "GOD WANTS YOU TO USE YOUR TURN SIGNAL, this was me) Food: 4/5. Tasty, fresh (I'd like to think so at least), but aside from the food, what gets me is the hot sauce bar. I've tried various flavors from the sweet to the deadly hot. Each one was specially made and had their own little story of flavor. However it's a great attempt, yet I've had more authentic Tex-Mex before. Pricing: 4/5: Not a bad bite for under $15. Grab a beer while you're here, too. Overall: 4/5. Good job! What hurt it was no one mentioned it was actually a franchise restaurant until the name Tijuana Flats was dropped on an episode of tosh.0. The whole time I thought it was a classic, colorful mom-and-pop joint but one Google search later, found out that it's a competitor to places such as Qdoba and Hot Heads....ouch.
(4)James T.
Pretty good food. The kids loved it and the atmosphere was relaxed. The real treat is the hot sauce bar. I love spicy sauces and this place has it! I even bought a sauce after my meal.
(5)Felicity H.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! Great service, great food. My kids love eating here, Taco Tuesday is an every week event for our family!
(5)Ashley M.
We were a little tired of seafood after some funky tasting shrimp (and I rarely get tired of seafood). I had found Tijuana Flats when searching for pet friendly restaurants. They have outdoor picnic tables in a gated patio. They have a note on the door saying that Well Behaved Dogs Are Welcome and a couple of water bowls available next to the hose pipe. We ordered the beefy queso. I ordered the choose two plate with a beef burrito w/ verde sauce and a blackened chicken quesadilla. Hubby ordered a beef and bean burrito with the queso. I really enjoyed the beefy queso and my burrito. Really loved the salty, seasoned chips. I didn't care as much for the quesadilla. Mine also came with rice and black beans which were decent. Hubby was disappointed in his burrito-he would have rather had salsa on it and just didn't care for it overall. This chain is not authentic Mexican food by any means but it hit the spot. Rinky dink little place with friendly staff, pet friendly seating, reasonably priced eats, and a change of pace from the tourist spots.
(4)Karen M.
Super loved it! Wish there was one of these in my town! I love being on vacation and randomly ending up at a nice restaurant instead of a tourist trap. I'm sure we'll be back.
(5)Courtney S.
Favorite texmex! A must on the way to the beach! Really hate we live to far away for taco Tuesday's. Dos tacos - with a side of queso.....
(5)Jillian K.
We gave this place a try. I got the chicken rice bowl. It was loaded with lettuce, tomatoes & jalapeños. I didn't see very much chicken. It had a lot of black beans on it. The guacamole was good. My husband got a chicken burrito & he said it didn't have much meat either. The food could have been more filling.
(3)Katie S.
My husband and I stopped here after 20-30 minutes in the car with a screaming baby. We walked in, and were immediately greeted by a very helpful employee. He handed us menus and let me know that there was a changing station in the women's restaurant if we needed it. We were going to grab the food for takeout, but since the baby calmed down, we decided to enjoy our meal in the restaurant. I'm thrilled we did. My husband LOVES hot sauce and thoroughly enjoyed the wall of heat. He went for the ghost chile sauce and loved it. I enjoyed being able to try a bunch of different sauces. ;-) The hubs got the Bangin' Chicken Burrito. He was pleasantly surprised with the crispy chicken and the combo of flavors. I got the salad with chicken and beans. The toppings on the salad were definitely on the skimpy side, but it was tasty, and the southwest citrus vinaigrette was phenomenal! I'm wishing we had a Tijuana Flats at home!!
(4)Jeff M.
First time here. It's pretty good. One of my soft tacos was not so soft and my wife's steak meat was really salty. But the service was good and the sauce bar is awesome. I would eat here again.
(4)Shannon I.
EXCELLENT SERVICE - EXCELLENT FOOD! I have been in the restaurant business my entire life, and it isn't just good food that makes a place great, it is the people. Before we even made it to the door today, the greeter opened the door, welcomed us in, and let us know what the specials were. We ordered at the counter, and went to sit down. Before we even made it to the table, our name was called out because or appetizer was ready! Later our food was served, hot. We were visited by the manager, and at least 3 other staff members. All of the staff were extremely accommodating and helpful, it felt like we were in their home.
(5)Valerie S.
Love the choices of sauces-hate that I have to use it for flavor. Thats their thing though so you either love it or hate it. Had tacos once and they were great. Tried the chimichanga and didn't care for it. It's tex mex and maybe that throws me off some because I'm expecting different flavors. The customer service is excellent. I would eat there again but won't go out of my way.
(3)Joe C.
Awesome place. Food was great love the hot sauce bar. Always try the special. Desserts were great too. Staff was spot on. Not sure how you find so many great employees but you better treat them right cause they did a great job with the lunch rush.
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