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Smack My Ass and Take Me to Tijuana Flats!

It's been entirely too long since I've made a post. Months and months actually. A year even. In my last post, one of the ten things I missed most about Florida was a restaurant called Tijuana Flats. We have FINALLY been graced with the presence of this eatery in Charlotte!

If you've never sampled what Tijuana's has to offer, you don't know what you're missing. Since I'm craving their delectable food HARDCORE at the moment, allow me to elaborate. To start, there's the Tijuana Trio, a never-ending supply of their fresh salty-garlicky chips with salsa, guacamole, and queso. For the meal, there are burritos, in three sizes...the regular, the Tijuana, and the Megajuana. I can't handle the Megajuana - it's just too big. I love the beef burrito, with lettuce, tomato, plenty of cheese, sour cream, black olives, and sometimes, when I'm feeling up to it, jalapenos. Another favorite of mine is the Dos Tacos - two crunchy tacos with beef and all of the above. You can add rice and beans and make it a meal for just a little $$ more. Their sweet tea is plentiful, and they have a good selection of beer to choose from.

Then there's the HOT BAR. Step right up and sample a number of tasty hot sauces ranging from mild to super hot. Great ones to try are Mongo, Don't Be a Chicken Shit, Cracker House, Key Lime, and the famous Smack My Ass line.

Besides the food, the staff is easy-going and friendly and the atmosphere fun and casual.

Ok, my tummy is growling. I really can't say enough good things about Tijuana Flats. If you have one in your vicinity, you best head on over. You won't be disappointed!

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