Tijuana Flats

I read all of the awesome reviews and perhaps this was an off night for TF. My hubby and I each had the blackened chicken bowls which came with rice, black beans, jalapeño, onions, guacamole, sour cream and cheese. My bowl just had chicken, rice, jalapeño, and sour cream. My husband had the works. We both found the rice and chicken to be very dry and lacking in the southwestern flavor that one might find at Chipoltle. Overall, it was average.

This was my first time at Tijuana Flats and I think I’m just not impressed with the concept as a whole. The staff were friendly and the place was clean — but those are the only redeeming qualities.
Things I didn’t love…
1. The queso was yellow and bland — kinda tasted like Velvetta.
2. The mix of counter service and table service was strange. I don’t understand why a counter service place puts the soda fountain behind the counter.
3. I’m confused about why meals come with chips but nothing to dip them in. No salsa or anything. And the hot sauce bar wasn’t cutting it.
4. The food was just bland and boring — the chicken was chewy and the carnitas were dry.

It’s been a while since I’ve been compelled to write a review but here it is! THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! Like most people, my wife and I have eaten at moes and salsarita’sas well. But this place for one sells alcohol (beer, wine etc), AND THEY HAVE A HOT BAR :). I LOVE HOT SAUCE, and this place gives you a BOATLOAD of self serve hot-​sauces to choose from. The food is served in nice portions. Nice as in just the right sized
portion. I like chipotle and all, but their portion sizes will leave you feeling just about half past dead. But back to Tijuana flats, they have a nice sized menu, nice little beer selection (corona, Samuel Adams, Dos Equis, Foothills brewery etc etc). Their queso and nacho combination is really good to. Just be advised that their chips come litely salted and peppered to add more flavor. One last thing, Monday’s and Wednesday, they have drink specials on just about all of their drinks. Just go! Trust me, you’ll love it!!!

Greeted by the manager who asked if this was my first time here, which it was. She explained the menu and how the dining experience works. It is casual dining and you order at the counter but food is delivered to your table. But don’t worry, you still get 5 start service. Servers and mangers will still check on you to make sure you are doing well and if you need anything else.
They have the largest hot sauce bar I have ever seen. Anything you like from sweet to HOT, all with very clever names.
I ordered the bean and cheese burrito served wet. Couldn’t decide between red or green sauce so I got both. All orders come with chips as well. And as a vegetarian it’s nice to find a place that had lard free beans and everything is made fresh to order.
Friendly accommodating staff, great service, food!!!
They also have daily specials. Monday $ 2 beers, Tuesday $ 5.49 two tacos, chips and a drink, and Thursdays $ 5.99 burrito, chips and a drink.

I love this place! They serve beer and have a really cool hot sauce bar, on top of some amazing Tex-​mex. my favorite hot sauce is the don’t be a chicken shit followed closely by the jalapeño smack my ass and call me Sally. Those are not jokes they are the actual names of the sauces. Only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars is because I think their burritos could be better. Go with the chimis or the enchiladas.

I LOVE IT!!! I haven’t had Tijuana Flats since I lived in FL so I have to get it whenever I’m in N. Charlotte.

This was my first time eating at Tijuana Flats and it will probably be my last. I asked for a burrito bowl and the waiter said they do not have that, but they have nurrito bowls. That’s fine, I get building your brand, but maybe without an attitude. I got my order to go. I asked for no beans since I’m allergic and I still got beans. I gave my food to my roommate when I got home. At least she approved!

Can I give them 10 stars? My fiancé and I tried this place for the first time last night and we were overly impressed.
The menu has TONS to offer at very affordable prices. Check out their daily specials!
The food was delicious and plentiful portions… have I mentioned the affordable prices? All natural/​very fresh ingredients too. Can’t beat that!
The service was outstanding. It’s so refreshing to go out someplace where the staff is friendly and helpful. I love it when I go somewhere and the people I interact can put a smile on my face. This is that place!
The hot sauce bar is great. Tons of choices, self service and way better than any hot sauce I’ve had before and I LOVE hot sauce… I eat it on everything.
Thank you for the awesome service and amazing food last night guys. You guys definitely earned repeat customers and we will be sure to spread the word!

Nothing very special and way too expensive for what it is. The food wasn’t bad, just nothing impressive and very fast food-​like for the price. They had many different salsas to try which is kinda neat. The service was good. Just would like to spend money like that elsewhere.

We’ve been four or five time now and we LOVE it every time! Everyone is beyond helpful and super welcoming and of course, our food was delicious!

10÷29÷15
Full disclosure… after the Back to School Unilocal event 3 months ago, I had my doubts about the quality of food at Tijuana Flats. I even compared Tijuana to Taco Bell! I know, I know… A little drastic right? I’m sorry Tijuana and I hope you will accept this apology letter in the form of a Unilocal review :).
At the Back to School Unilocal event, we were gifted a 10 dollar credit that expired on October 31. I don’t really visit the university area too often so it took me a while to use my gift card. I visited on a Thursday. Before planning my visit, I took a quick peek at the menu and had a couple of menu items in mind. I definitely like that the menu offers nutritional information. When I arrived, the cashier immediately informed me of the Thursday special, a burrito, chips, and a drink for 5.99. I considered the special but still kept in mind the menu items I thought about before I arrived. The cashier was totally patient with me. I asked a lot of questions and went back and forth with my decision. Finally, I decided to get the chicken and bean tacos on a wheat tortilla. I made myself to the sauce bar and tried out the siracha hot sauce; it was delicious with just the right amount of spice to compliment the tacos. My refried beans were a bit too smooth for me. I like texture, so I welcome a few chunks and lumps in my food :). I was satisfied with the overall flavor of my meal and would definitely go back.
P. S. Tijuana sells wine and beer which definitely sets them apart from Taco Bell :). Drink specials vary.

I’m not going to lie, my first experience was not good but I am so glad I gave them a second shot. I didn’t like their nachos (I’m from Texas so I put queso on my nachos, not shredded cheese). I came in again for taco Tuesday and I must say, these are some of the best tacos I’ve had in Charlotte. The portions are really good for the price. I come here anywhere from 2 – 3 a month.

Good food but pricey!
Upon walking in, I was immediately greeted. The staff here is exceptional! It was my first time dining here as well as my friend. Wednesday’s are half price with student IDs so we jumped in the opportunity.
I ordered a chicken quesadilla and a soda. Salsa doesn’t come with the chips you get with your entrée. $ 7. I asked if that was before or after the discount. It was after. Thank goodness we came on Wednesday because I couldn’t imagine spending $ 14 on what I got.
The food here is pretty solid. The salsa was good. My quesadilla was warm and fresh. The chips were seasoned well.
Overall, great service and good food. Wouldn’t return though due to price. The area has so many great alternative options to choose from for a comparable price.

We have wanted to check this place out for a weeks now. So mad we didn’t come sooner. Great menu for our family of three. Awesome prices and the food was amazing. Chips weren’t overly like most places. They were fresh and warm! Alexa the manager came over to our table and introduced herself to us and thanked us for coming in. That goes along way with me. The entire staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you for coming to the University area. We will be back for sure!

First time at this location & the service was great! Someone is at the door greeting you when you walk in asking if it’s your first time there & directing you where to go. The food came out fast & when you eat in they bring it to you. The staff is constantly checking to make sure your okay & if you need drink refills. Nice place for lunch or dinner and prices are very reasonable.

Me and my boyfriend LOVE this place. So far we have had the banging chicken burritos and tostados (which have a bit of a kick to it), chicken taco salad, black bean and veggie quesadilla, guacamole and nachos (I love their nachos they also topped them off when we were leaving), side of black beans and rice (best I have ever had even attempted to go home and make it myself).
The staff here are always welcoming and curteous I love the new location closer to our home. I will of course be back!

Erika and Nikki were such great hosts. Tijuana flats held a Unilocal event for us tonight and it turned out great! The food was so fresh and yummy. Chicken flautas were my favorite. They have the biggest selection of hot sauces I’ve ever seen!!! This place is brand new and right across from the hospital in the university area! Great for college students, reasonably priced and super fun and clean atmosphere! Take 85 to Harris blvd, it’s tucked down in a shopping center! If you like Mexican it’s a step above moes little patio if the weather isn’t as hot as it’s been! Ahhh just wait for fall! get your booty into Tijuana’s you’ll be happy you came. It’s quick and tasty and the staff is sook friendly

Stopped in for lunch to go. I ordered the chicken flauta. Large portions and very tasty. I was surprised at how large the entrée was. Awesome customer service — attentive, friendly and courteous. I like how they repeat your order back to you when they bring you your bag. The place was pretty full for a Tuesday afternoon. I’d return.

My sisters and I checked out Tijuana Flats for an early dinner last week.
Overall good experience.
Orders are placed at the register and prepared in the back. I prefer Chipotle’s and Qdoba’s right-​in-​front-​of-​you prep but okay…
Two of us had the Throwback Thursdaze special for $ 5.99. The other ordered tostitos (but she thought she was ordering a quesadilla).
The TT special consisted of a Tijuana burrito, chips, and a drink.
The burritos are customizable. I had mine in a hemp tortilla. Delicious.
The table we sat at was a rectangle for four. There was enough room on the table top but I felt like I could use a bit more elbow room between me and Sister One.
I was afraid of the famed hot sauce bar. Wussy old me tried ONE very mild sauce. The more daring Sister One tried a few of of the sauces including a Very Hot one. Sister Two and I laughed like loons at Sister One as she wiped her runny eyes and nose.
The staff checked on us every so often, offering refills on drinks, removing our trash, and asking if there was anything we needed.
A nice evening out and not a lot of money spent.
I’ll go back.

Well one could say that the University area now has more of a lock on the faux-​Mex cuisine thanks to Qdoba, Chipotle, and now Tijuana Flats popping up all within walking distance of each other.
Thanks to a Unilocal event last year, I visited the now-​defunct East Blvd location so I had a notion of how the place works and how the food tastes. This location seems a little smaller than the East Blvd location but definitely still has most of the attitude, and I mean that in a good way. TJ’s walls are covered in graffiti art, sassy bumper stickers, and staff pictures. It’s definitely a good fit for the university area.
I’d been eager to stop by ever since its opening and thanks to a severe taco craving, I made a visit. I was immediately greeted and walked up to the to-​go order side. The woman taking my order informed me of the day’s special– it was Tijuana Tuesdaze (which I already knew and means two tacos, chips and drink for under $ 6) so I put my order in for two chicken tacos and decided to go for the guac on the side (which is extra, duh!). As I waited for my order to come out, I got to see the famed hot sauce bar. Seriously, if you fancy yourself a hot sauce fan, TRY ALL THE SAUCES. There’s plenty of seating inside to not make you feel like you’re sitting on top of anybody else and there’s also a small patio area out front.
The staff seemed really upbeat and willing to break down the explanations for any menu items. I witnessed this first hand as two people were completely confused by their chimichangas and the ‘make it wet’ (TWSS!) option. As for beverages, they offer the standard soda/​tea options as well as margaritas, sangria, and beer.
My order came out and the guy who brought it to me made sure he read it back and confirmed my order. I opened up my container and was pleasantly surprised by how neat and delicious everything looked. Be not concerned, for the taco special they do not skimp on the taco size! Everything tasted just as good as I remembered and I will be frequenting Tijuana’s on Tuesdays and any other time the taco craving hits!