Tacos Tijuana

3 Reviews on “Tacos Tijuana”

• Michael U.

  Purporting no expertise in Mexican Street Food, though traveled enough to realize what is available at both the high and low end on three continents, it was on good word of mouth that Tacos Tijuana was selected for dinner, the store at 2554 East Tropicana Avenue doing big business with their two-for-one Taco Tuesday Specials though the selection of Asada, Adobada, Carnitas and Pollo is merely a fraction of what the kitchen has to offer.Opened at the current location for over five years and apparently at one time just a cart it is immediately upon entering the low-ceilinged space that guests will find themselves greeted by the smell of cooking Meat followed by greetings from a young woman behind the register, a pictorial menu to the left offering suggestions for diners unfamiliar with terms not typically used at more Americanized joints.Small and not particularly cool as a result of the open kitchen and 106F temperatures outside, several booths adjacent the line and tables in a separate room decorated with photographs of Mexico plus a television approximately 2/3 full at 5:30pm, it was without hesitation save for one substitution for sold out Chicharrn that a large order was composed, the total of $31.17 minus a 30% off Groupon+ kickback offering quite a bargain in comparison to almost anything save for perhaps Fast Food or cooking at home.Happy to watch the kitchen work while waiting, Tortillas first seared or grilled before being topped with Meat, Onions, Cheese, Sauce, Herbs or Greens, it was with a small glass of batched Horchata in hand that two soft discs of Corn loaded with Tongue were tasted first, the Beef springy and supple while a follow-up of Suadero was silky smooth but muted in flavor thanks to a heaping ladle of Tomatillo Salsa. Opting next for Tripe cooked extra crispy, the textural heterogeneity from one mouthful to the next making one wish that Stomach instead of Carne Asada had been requested atop limp and greasy fries drowned in Sauce and Sour Cream, it was as Taco-filling that Meat freshly carved from a spit proved far better, a scoop of Avocado and 2-for-1 pricing almost surely losing money and no doubt the most popular item ordered with at least two on ever table.Moving past Tacos to sample additional items, Burritos and Tortas saved for a later date in favor of less commonly seen items, it was beneath juicy cubes of Chicken and Beans that crispy Masa cracked to yield contents including melted Cheese and Lettuce, the Vampiro not dissimilar in terms of its top and bottom but layered with Cheese and lacking Beans which was quite alright given the complex spice profile of bright red Chorizo Sausage.Rounding out the meal with a Mulita, essentially a soft-style Vampiro or perhaps Quesadilla stuffed with Onions, Salsa and housemade Carnitas, it would be difficult to say more fragrant Pork was tasted anywhere in Mexico City than at Tacos Tijuana and if there is one item on the menu that should be labeled cant miss it is this with the crispy Tripe coming in close second.FOUR STARS: Not particularly enticing on the exterior nor well controlled in terms of temperature once inside Tacos Tijuana nonetheless delivers the goods in terms of portion, price and quality with several weekly deals intended to entice guests but the real stars of the menu those items which arent seen often elsewhere. endoedibles.com

  November 26, 2020, 10:43 pm

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• Kathy Lee

  Ooooh yeah. Just recovered from my $7 food-gasm. This place is that good! If my waistline could handle it, I’d eat here every day. I love this place. Their Adobada (al Pastor) tacos are the best, ask them with the grilled pina (pineapple). But I love their carne asada tacos and their grilled cebollos (green onions, trust me, these are like crack). The place itself is clean, but moreso set up for to-go orders. You can watch the cooks prepare the tacos in front of you. Everyone is always nice. It is authentic, and caters more to the hispanic population that lives nearby. Lengua and tripes, anyone? All in all, I’ve visited probably a hundred taquerias in my life and at least a few dozen in Las Vegas, and Taco Tijuana is the best from recent memory. 5+ stars.

  April 11, 2016, 3:04 pm

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• Westie

  Consistently good. We stopped in after seeing a show on the Strip and shared (4) adobada street tacos and a soda. These tacos are consistently good and the staff is always friendly. I was allowed to use a restaurant.com certificate though the restaurant has dropped out of the program.06 Nov, 2013With or without. We ordered 4 adobada (pork marinated in red chili sauce with vinegar and various spices) street tacos and a soda. Each taco included a generous quantity of lean meat, crema and cilantro. This time we tried our tacos with and without the spicy salsa and ended up enjoying both. We took a pass on the grilled scallions and peppers that were offered. We found the staff to be uniformly friendly and helpful. The restaurant seems to be struggling for business, but the tacos compare favorably to the city’s best.04 Jul, 2013New taco option. This recently opened Mexican restaurant has received lots of love on the internet. We ordered 4 adobada (marinated pork) street tacos that were finished with crema, cilantro, pineapple and a spicy red salsa. The tacos were generously filled with thick slices of slightly fatty meat. It is a more convenient alternative to our beloved Tacos el Gordo.

  July 21, 2014, 7:27 pm

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