Concept is cool being a fast food Tex Mex with a hot sauce bar. Execution could use a little attention to detail. For instance the tacos were tasty, but had way too much fluid that needs to be drained before going on the plate. My plate just became a pond as I was eating. Don't get me wrong, there are some good things happening here. It just needs some fine tuning. They have a very cool hot sauce bar, which is a great idea. Unfortunately the hot sauces could use some flavor improvements and maybe some actual heat. The spiciest one was going down pretty easy. I really enjoyed the chips/guac/queso trio. Both the queso and guac were very good, in flavor and texture. I was also impressed with the nachos, which were kind of huge with the toppings spread nicely across the whole tray. All in all, good not great. read more

This was the first place we ate at on vacation last year and had no idea what we a treat we were in for. So we had driven past it and decided we didn't want fast food and we should try it. Holy cow. Such amazing food. Perfect prices. The vibes this place gives off are just amazing anyways. Can not wait to get to go back and try it again. Even though this year were about 40mins from it we will make the trip! read more

Tijuana Flats - Inside is SO awesome! - Mexican Near Me - Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

Cool little place. Definitely one that the locals go to. They had a ton of hot sauce options. Pricing was very fair and food was good. We would definitely revisit next time in FL. read more

Masks required. Parking lot almost empty with cars. Met at door masks required or leave we left Won't be back?

Best ever. If you are visiting, it's a must! Don't forget to grab a cookie for $2 bottles.

All around good Tex-Mex food! When I find myself traveling I always look for good Mexican places, especially unique ones like these guys. When you walk in you'll notice the decor isn't your typical sombrero props and adobe color pallet, anything but. I think this place makes its own category, maybe Mexican "fusion" .. by that I mean classic dishes with their special touch. We had the cheese dip (yellow style), which for the price is a generous size, and has good flavor with just the right amount of firmness and creaminess (not too watery and doesn't get hard after sitting on the table for a few min). I found it to be a good level of heat, but not too spicy that kids or wimps wouldn't enjoy it ;). For an entree, we had the taquitos and the burrito bowl. Both were a good size portion, meats are seasoned/cooked well and overall tasted great. All the ingredients seemed to be fresh and cooked in house. Overall a very authenticate place with a special flair for all things spicy! read more

I hate to give this such a bad rating since it has 4 stars. I really don't know how. It tastes like a glorified taco bell. Seriously, it was okay but it legit tasted like taco bell. The saving grace was the chips. The chips are banging!!!!!! They don't come with any salsa if you get a to go order. Maybe there's a salsa bar in the restaurant. Luckily I ordered some pico I was going to use on my quesadilla. It went really well with my chips. My mate had a burrito. He's the one that said it tasted like taco bell. But he is a Mexican food snob b/c he's from Cali. I'm not a Mexican food snob but I'm still telling you NO, don't waste your time. read more

Not my cup of tea more of a college campus vibe here no saying anything bad about just wasn't aware of the self ordering and pick up style were vacationing here it was late not much open late. Food was ok 3 out of 5 read more

This is my second time here, definitely not authentic Mexican, hence the name "Tijuana". Flautas were not available in shredded beef, so I got the steak which was very bland. I did enjoy the chips and queso. They have a wide variety of beers! if you are into that. Overall, the food does not resemble the rich taste of Tijuana. I will not be giving it another try. read more

Honestly fantastic food and super friendly staff. Quick service and the potion sizes are quite impressive for the very reasonable prices. The decor and ambiance inside is a lot of fun, or you can sit out on the patio. If you're a fan of anything spicy like me, you'll appreciate the hot sauce bar. Lots to choose from, both on the "knock your socks off" spicy and "just want a little flavor" spectrum. Something for everyone at Tijuana Flats! read more

Love love love their food. They are meticulous with COVID-19 precautions and always friendly.

The best food and they take COVID precautions seriously. So thankful they put the health of their employees and customers first.

I used to love TF in college, but maybe my taste buds changed. Food tasted cheap. Sauces are fun to try. Staff was nice. Food took a while to get out. Location was a little dirty- looks like an old Burger King or something that was remodeled. Queso is good but I like white cheese queso better. read more

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We walked in and obviously looked clueless. So, one of the employees quickly jumped in and showed us the ropes. Nice little place with little to no wait. I'd definitely come again. read more

Tijuana Flats - Order here! - Mexican Near Me - Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

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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. read more

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. read more

Tijuana Flats - Mexican Near Me - Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

Very funky place and good music. The staff is friendly and efficient. The food has great flavor but WHEREs THE MEAT? Little rat pellets of meet scattered between a lot of fillers. Bring a 5 guys burger with you to add to your dish. Of all the Taco and Burrito places the stingiest on meat by far. But if you want black beans and chips this is your place. I recommend this place highly if your a vegan read more

Over 20 types of sauces and salsas, from mild to extreme heat. Try at your own risk. They have big portions. I had a burrito it was almost a foot long, covered in quest. We had a taco salad came in a big taco to big to finish. We also atomic jalapeños fried really good and the cookie dough flaoutas (fried cookie samosas so good) which were really good. So much food had to bring some home. They also search beer here as well. The staff is friendly. The place is made to order but their are a few staff members who come by to clear plates and bring food if you ask your food to be brought in tiers. read more

This place was so great! Advertises as Tex mex. I got the blackened chicken tostadas and they were great. Definitely will be returning. read more

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The service is almost always kinda rude and not friendly but the food is simply awesome. I love to eat tacos and I love to eat Mexican food. This is a great spot to eat in the panhandle considering there is a lack of good authentic Mexican here. Get the fried flour tacos and get megajuana style. Get queso to add to your chips. This is a must in the panhandle. read more

Super yummy and cheap. Lots of good salsa choices. Chicken burrito is amazing. Fun easy go to place for a yuck Mexican fix.

*Disclaimer: I am not big on tex-mex. We have always heard good reviews of this place around town for a nice lunch. The customer service was great both times that we visited. They do great at checking up on you throughout the time that you are visiting, from ordering to waiting. The atmosphere is welcoming. The food is a decent amount for the price. You have the option to get bottomless salsa/queso, both are great choices. We have tried the steak chimichanga and the steak fratulas* along with the beef version. The steak version stood out more and tasted a lot better compared to mixed feelings on the beef. Mine was a bit bland and my fiancé's was overly salty. One of the better tex-mex places in the area. We were able to try both deserts. The fratulas* filled with cookie dough were yummy! They come with a chocolate dipping sauce also. The churros were also well made! We enjoyed both options. I wouldn't mind going back every once in awhile. read more

Cheese Dip is Excellent!!! Had the chicken soft tacos and they were great as well. Will be back for sure. Download their app and you get free cheese dip... read more

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!!! read more

Tiajuana Flats is my absolute favorite of all like it! Chipotle is trash compared to TF! The best queso I've ever had and the best selection of hot sauces. My personal favorite is Don't be a Chicken Shit. The flautas are bomb and a couple years ago there was a special that had steak tacos with avocado cream. They were so good! I hope they bring them back! read more

Always a pleasure at a Tijuana Flats. The megajuana blacked chicken chimi is my go-to dish but it's hard to go wrong with anything on their menu. read more

The place looked relaxing. There were lots of people there... I had the Grilled Chicken burrito with the chipotle sauce and some delicious Mr. Pibb. We also got the Take Home Taco Family Meal Kit thingy. Half chicken, half ground beef. The food is disgusting. That is all. read more

We've been here several times over the past month or so. Each time had been for lunch on a weekend, and each time has been crazy busy. The first time we went we kind of stumbled upon them. We flipped a coin to decide between them and another restaurant and are really glad it worked out that way. I'll admit to not being very adventurous with my order (I get the same thing), BUT I really like what I've gotten sooo... The first time I ordered the chipotle chicken flautas in flour tortillas (you choose between flour and wheat). They come with a side of queso, a side of guacamole, and then you choose toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, etc. I really liked the flautas! We're from Texas so we're always on the lookout for Tex-Mex and while this isn't "Tex-Mex" per se, it the closest we've found. So after that first time I've gotten the same thing, but without the cheese in the flautas. I definitely prefer them that way. My husband has gotten nachos and tacos, and he's been pleased with each meal. Also, each time we've started with the Tijuana Trio: chips with queso, salsa, and guacamole. All very good! The restaurant is very casual. Decked out with the decor - pictures everywhere, art on the ceiling. Each time we've gone it's worked out where we've gotten there just before the floodgates have opened and he place has built a huge line and seating is all taken. Watch, next time we'll get there and have to wait in one of their lines, lol. He employees have all been very friendly and helpful. You order, seat yourself, and they bring your food out. They have beer and wine, but I haven't noticed a margarita machine (which is a shame). They also have a hot sauce bar with an incredibly large variety of sauces to choose from. All in all, this his become our weekend go-to for lunch. Prices are decent for the amount of food. Great service, and the food is freshly made. They proudly boast that they do not use microwaves and that their meat is hormone-free, and...some other good stuff, lol, which is a change from your typical fast foody restaurants. And it's good! read more

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Our grandson introduced us to this place, he's in the Air Force stationed at Elgin. This is a fast food and very causal eatery. They bring you chips and dips and have many choices of sauces. I ordered the blackened chicken bowl with everything, I though it was great. Our grandson and my husband had the burritos, the portions were very large. The staff was so helpful and friendly. We were approached at least four-five times to see if everything was OK. I would definitely return read more

Good Mexican food with a wide selection of sauces, from mild to "have an ambulance on standby " hot. Lol. You order at the counter and then the food is brought to your table. Portions are good and the deserts were a good complement to the meals. Also, don't leave without looking at the individually decorated ceiling tiles, with all kinds of art or messages. read more

The food was so tasty and very fresh! They forgot to give me silverware but the pick up window was handy.

We absolutely love this place. We generally go on Taco Tuesday - 2 tacos, chips and drink for 5.99 or Throwback Thursday - burrito, chips and a drink for 5.99. If you go you to have to try the cookie dough flatas read more

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. read more

Tijuana Flats - Burrito combo - Mexican Near Me - Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

Food was good Service was good. Not a sit down regular Mexican food place so was sort of shocked when they had no margaritas and chips / salsa you had to purchase. More of a fast food Mexican place with good Mexican food so don't expect a regular restaurant read more

Love it. They people are great and so is the food. I love burrito Thursday's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've lived here for 8 years & Tijuana has always been a staple favorite! I typically get their ultimate nachos, but their burritos & tacos are just as good! read more

We are new to town and thought we would give Tijuana Flats a try. The staff was friendly and helpful with their menu. I ordered the nachos and was very satisfied with it. The portion was definitely enough to share with 2 or more people as well. The staff continuously went around asking customers if they needed anything, and brought refills to our table. We will definitely be repeat customers! read more

Obvious they watered down the queso to make the batch stretch. Ballsy move for a restaurant owner/ manager/employee to make. The cashier couldn't hear me place my order while wearing a face mask therefore the order was screwed up. When I told them about it they denied it even with proof of a receipt. Employees have terrible attitudes. I would be angry too if a restaurant was in desperate need of money that they had to water down the queso. Really sad because they used to be so good. read more

Best place in Fort Walton! Not just best Mexican, best place period. I fell in love the minute I walked in for the first time. It was packed but I was undaunted, this place is so cool, so much color, so fun! You check out the menu while you wait to order *at the counter* which that's cool. They have out side seating and it's cramped inside but it's all good...."it's ALL good"! They have a sauce bar set up in the back with every sauce and seasoning to suit your taste. The beer is always icy cold and the tacos, burritos, quesadillas, flautas, tostadas ect. are hot and delicious. Did I mention the Fish Tacos? I shouldn't have to, they are divine, they are heavenly, they are not of this world...they are natures most perfect food and this place does them up with all the reverence they deserve. Fish Tacos and a cold beer...is it time for lunch? Drat! 3 more hours. read more

I love this place!!! The food is always on point and the service is top notch! If there is a mistake it's fixed super fast and with a smile. I use every excuse to eat here. The people are AWESOME! read more