Tijuana Flats

I just want to say this store has made quite the turn around. My husband and I ate here Monday night for the first time in almost a year. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff that night. The manager held the door for us immedietly grabbed a high chair for my daughter and asked us where we’d like to sit. On of the girls came over shortly after and took our order at the table, noticing we were struggling with an upset infant. The food came out quick and was perfect! (Part of our issue in the past). Amazing guest service :) We will definitely be back to this location!

There are a plethora of choices for a quick lunch in Oldsmar along Tampa Road, and this Tijuana Flats is one of the better options.
My experiences here have seen nothing but good hustle and effort from employees. One young lady in particular really tries to open the door for anyone walking in, which I do not see at any of the other locations.
Very clean interior with a nice overall shape to the dining area. Sauce bar is convenient to all tables although I do wish those little to-​go containers were about double or triple the current size.
One taco (yes, just one) and some chips and queso or guacamole here is all I need for a quick lunch. The taco was that large and loaded with everything I wanted… and nothing that I told them to leave off it. Queso is always the right color (yellow) and has a nice consistency to it unlike that white watery garbage my friends and I no longer order at Moe’s down the road.
Just wish I could make a left turn out of this plaza to go east on Tampa Road, but at least u-​turns a little down to the right are not marked illegal. That always annoys me when you have to drive half a mile (and past one or two areas where a left turn is legal but a u-​turn is not) just to go in the right direction leaving a business.

Best and most courteous staff around! The Manager handled our food issues with patience and understanding. My daughter had to send back her food due to jalapenos being accidentally added… They understood and rushed her order thru even though they were slammed and had a line out the door. All the staff were friendly even though they were all busy. We will definitely be back!

Taco Tuesday this is the place to be! Two yummy stuffed tacos with a side of chips and their hot sauce bar cannot be beat all for under $ 6.

New outdoor furniture, very nice. This location is a standout for me. Always friendly and helpful. Very clean and they make it a point to open those heavy doors for you. They always get my order right and out fast!

Food amazing, hospitality even better! Good job guys!
Great to see that some restaurants actually care, even if it’s fast food. Amazing experience

Love this place! Hot sauce bar was awesome and our meals waa so good. Very tasty and the employees were terrific! Thanks JC for the recommendation!

Great food, quick service. What happened to all the female help. Oldsmar facility was all male on Tuesday the past week. Nothing wrong with that except that the girls they usually had working in there were so nice.
Food is always hot and good, I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great Mexican food at a great price and quick service.

This Tijuana Flats is very nice. The atmosphere is family friendly and the customer service is always great.
I prefer this location more than the one in Westchase simply because the lighten is better. It is very nice and bright and you can see your food.
The staff here is always pleasant and so willing to refill drinks. I especially like the way they handle orders. They greet you at the door and are so patient if you’re deciding what you want to order. They explain the menu items and offer helpful suggestions of you’re torn on what to order.
The lighting is great for the sauce bar as it is easy to see and decide which flavor you want. There are several TVs around the restaurant and playing different things for all to enjoy.
There is also outdoor seating that is comfy for guest to enjoy.
I give this location 4 stars because sometimes they can be a tad slow on their service.

After being spoiled by the Linebaugh location, I decided to give this location a try. I would say the two Tijuana flats locations differ like night and day.
Aside from getting food poisoning which sidelined me for a little over a day, service was below par.
I asked for two waters for example. The person delivering food told me that it would probably be awhile (strange, but at least she told me). I was probably half way through my meal before the waters arrived. We had a kids meal with an apple juice included as well which I had to remind them of twice. They were not busy either.
Next, the kids meal always comes with a tattoo for the kids. Again, I had to ask when it didn’t come only to be told they have been out for awhile but they are on order. Good service would be to avoid a disappointed child and tell them upfront when ordering.
Food quality just seemed to suggest that a special something was missing from the preparation or presentation. It just seemed very bland and not characteristic of my visits to the Linebaugh location.
Finally to the food poisoning. While eating my burrito, I definitely bit into some cold (not like warm or room temperature) chicken. It happened multiple times and I was more than half way through eating the burrito, so i didn’t bother complaining. A couple hours later, the food poisoning symptoms ramped up and had me out of commission for about two days.
I will not be back and would recommend driving a little further to the Linebaugh location.

Excellent food. I usually order for carryout and it’s always accurate. I did eat there once recently and the staff was awesome. The lady at the register opened the door for me. I ate outside and the staff came and refilled my drink for me several times. Very good, I recommend.

Great, fresh food! The staff here is always so friendly and full of hospitality. The staff never looses stride during busy lunch hours and they are prompt to refill your beverage or hot sauces. I wish there was more seating outside as well as more umbrellas for the patio chairs.

Food is very tasty. I noticed that this place cooks their food in a healthy way. You don’t get dripping greasy food like most Mexican restaurants. Portions are just right. A little pricy but worth it. Best of all they have an amazing hot sauce bar with a huge variety for those whom love spicy.

Friendly staff and great, fresh food! The chips are warm and crispy. Its fun to try the hot sauces at the bar. Cookie dough flautas are a great dessert after your meal. The GM Nate is very friendly and professional.

I am always amazed at how perky and up beat the staff is here. Always a smile and happy greeting. The food is much better than fast food Mexican and taco Tuesday is always fun. Had tostadas today and they are amazingly good. Always great fresh quality food.

The Good:
The crazy cartoonish «Osmosis Jones» art that litters the wall and ceiling. Not sure how it fits with Tex-​Mex but I’ll give it A+ for effort. The lively and colorful lights give the inside a very upbeat vibe.
The food isn’t bad. I wouldn’t say this is the best Mexican/​Tex-​Mex I’ve ever tasted but it meets the average of what you would expect for a small-​medium chain like this. It won’t blow your mind or leave you disappointed.
There’s a self-​serve hot sauce bar with 15 flavors. Mix and match until to your hearts content. Despite the look of death, I really didn’t think any of them were THAT hot.
The Bad:
Besides the nachos, generous would not a word I would use to describe the portions. I made my two tacos a meal and they gave me a dab of beans and rice. What gives?
The staff that asks «is everything okay» every five minutes. This really isn’t a bad thing. Some people actually love this but I always get annoyed by an über super attentive or apologetic staff. That’s just me and most people would consider this a good thing.
The Ugly:
I don’t know if anyone noticed this but they serve you food on cheap paper plates. The silverware is also plastic. To-​go, that’s fine, but they should have better stuff that what you’d bring for a picnic. Especially considering the fact this place isn’t the cheapest (not the most expensive but two tacos are $ 7.99 is not what I consider value)
Overall, this is my 2^nd time here and I’d come here again. Not on a regular basis but once and a while. The food doesn’t blow me away but there aren’t better similar options in Oldsmar/​Westchase that I know of.

Very friendly staff and the food is good with nice presentation. I write that because I have to laugh when I see pictures on menus and the food doesn’t look any thing like it.
I have ordered out a few times from the location in Oldsmar and am impressed with the service. Every time we place an on line order it is accurate, carefully packaged and clearly marked. I walked in and was greeted by a staff member who opened the door for me. I gave my name for pick up and she brought my food out immediately and offered to help carry it to my car. I got it home and the boxes were labeled and the food was fresh.

I have been to TJF many many times! My family and I love their food!!! The way they are decorated is awesome and the staff is always so friendly and ready to be of service. We have never had to wait once. The taco salads are just perfect! The cheese and chicken quesadillas are my son’s favorite! The salsa is fresh and made daily. They have a hot sauce bar for any taste buds to delight in.
They are busy at lunch and dinner but there is never a very long wait and the staff will offer you a drink while you do wait.
Try them out if you don’t like Taco Bell but love Mexican food and want a restaurant style place.

One of my go to spots to get my mexican food fix. There is not much fast mexican food spots in the area but I’m glad Tijuana Flats is located near where I from.
Clean vibrant restaurant; Has the feel of cross between Mexican modern, traditional, beachside décor. Outdoor seating is available. Laid back ambiance which also has sports feel cause of the TV’s playing sport games.
The flautas are my go to item here. It is topped with cheese and guacamole. You can get them cheese filled and/​or with chicken or beef.
Their nachos are large can feed 4 people. Chips are light and crisp. Choose your own toppings and comes with guac and salsa on the side.
SALSA Bar; i brought my fiancé’ here and loves hot sauce and salsa. By far this place has between 12 different choices of sauces and you can also buy a bottle of your own to take home.
Dessert: Cookie dough flautas. These are good finisher. comes with a side of melted hot chocolate for dipping. it’s just the right amount of sweetness and doesn’t feel heavy (recommended)

I like TF in general and may have given a 4 star review in the past, however the last 2 visits have been disappointing. I’m not too eager to return to this particular location again anytime soon. The past 2 times I’ve gone, they took forever to make the order. Much longer than they said it would be when I placed my order on the phone. Last time I had a to go order and asked for an extra side of chips. Guess what happened when I got home and opened my bag?! No extra chips :(
Today I ordered a burrito power lite with no jalapeños. Again it took forever to be ready. This time there were indeed jalapeños all up in my food and the burrito was wet and soggy (no, I did not order any sauce on top). It really had very little appeal due to being soggy.
Boo, what a let down. This TF location needs to step their game up a notch