Today we’d like to introduce you to Tijuana Flats.
Monique, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
In 1995, college student Brian Wheeler established the first Tijuana Flats in Winter Park, Florida. Following the opening of the first Tijuana Flats, Brian created his own line of hot sauces shortly thereafter—the “Smack My Ass & Call Me Sally” brand, which includes some of the hottest sauces in the world and remains Tijuana Flats’ signature sauce line today.
In 1999, Brian’s success caught the eye of former restaurant industry hotshot Camp Fitch, who left retirement to become partner & chairman of Tijuana Flats. Shortly after, Brian’s dad, Chester Wheeler, left a 30-year career at a Fortune 500 company to become CFO of Tijuana Flats. Since then, Tijuana Flats has grown to more than 130 restaurants in six states.
Please tell us about Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex.
Tijuana Flats is a unique, fast-casual Tex-Mex dining experience featuring superior guest service and fresh, made-to-order food and a hot sauce bar with 12-15 different hot sauces in each restaurant.
Tijuana Flats is known for its “Flat Outrageous” brand and “anything goes” approach to food, hot sauce, art, and life in general. Each of the restaurant’s 136 locations features a unique, hand-painted mural, colorful interiors and a Hot Bar featuring some of the world’s hottest sauces.
At Tijuana Flats, guests are asked to come exactly as they are. There are no expectations or judgments — just a shared love for good Tex-Mex and good times.
Pricing:
- Tijuana Tuesdaze features two large tacos, chips and drink for only $5.99
- Throwback Thursdaze features a burrito, chips and a drink for only $5.99
Contact Info:
- Website: www.tijuanaflats.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tijuanaflats/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tijuanaflats
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TijuanaFlats
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