Restaurant Reivew
Tijuana Flats
This casual Mexican chain has over 130 locations throughout the states of Florida, Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, and Virginia. If you are seeking a laid-back Mexican restaurant serving good food and offering affordable pricing, there is no better choice in the Tampa Bay area.
Food
Everything at Tijuana is made fresh daily, even the queso, guacamole, and salsa. You can count on a fresh meal despite the quick service nature of the establishment. The menu is simple with your choice of various tacos, quesadillas, chimichangas, flautas, enchiladas, or burritos. Anything can be made vegetarian by substituting black beans.
The enchiladas are particularly delicious. Spicy chipotle or a milder Verde sauce is available. Chips and salsa can be added for just a few bucks.
While far from healthy, their cookie dough flautas (a whopping 1136 calories!) are quite popular. If you have a sweet tooth, you will definitely want to splurge on this unique & tasty treat!
Service
This is a fast casual restaurant where you order at the counter. I recommend scanning the menu at home in advance as the board is quite hard to read in the dark, crowded environment.
Atmosphere
The setting, though casual, is eclectic and colorful. The small space packs in a lot of personality. For those cooler fall/winter days, dine alfresco on the covered patio.
Final Remarks
For quick service Tex-Mex eats in the New Tampa area, you cannot get more affordable & delicious than Tijuana. At Tijuana, you can look forward to tasty comfort food, along with a fun & funky setting.
