Flavors on Fire: Barbacoa, Sips & Dips Fuel the Summer Through August 31 | ORLANDO, FLA. — (June 30, 2025) — Tijuana Flats, the Florida-based fast-casual Mexican chain, is turning up the heat this summer with fresh, crave-worthy flavors from June 30 through Aug. 31. The limited-time menu drop features Backyard Barbacoa—a tender, slow-cooked beef bursting with bold garlic and chili spices—plus a creamy Street Corn Dip and a zesty Mango Jalapeño Agua Fresca.
Developed through extensive research and development, including culinary exploration in Mexico, Backyard Barbacoa highlights the brand’s dedication to menu innovation. This savory new protein joins fan favorites like chicken, shrimp and steak, and can be added to any burrito, bowl, salad or taco. Guests can also upgrade their Family Meal Kits with Backyard Barbacoa for just $3 more with the Taco Meal Kit for four, or $6 with the Fiesta and Burrito Meal Kits for six.
To complement the Barbacoa, the Street Corn Dip delivers a creamy, crave-worthy blend of charred corn, chili lime crema, cotija cheese, and a touch of spice, served with fresh tortilla chips. The Mango Jalapeño Agua Fresca packs a refreshing punch—sweet mango meets a spicy jalapeño kick with a splash of citrus—joining the wildly popular Watermelon Agua Fresca in Tijuana Flats’ lineup of vibrant, nonalcoholic beverages.
These new menu items reflect Tijuana Flats’ commitment to bold, seasonal offerings and continue a year of culinary innovation under CEO James Greco. Since his recent appointment, Greco has led the nearly 30-year-old brand through a guest-focused transformation—this launch marks another key milestone.
Guests dining in can crank up the fun by customizing meals with Tijuana Flats’ signature Hot Bar, featuring 10 unique hot sauces to suit every spice level. All new items are available for carryout and online ordering. For the full menu, locations, and more, visit tijuanaflats.com or follow @tijuanaflats. To find a location near you, go to tijuanaflats.com/locations.
MORE ABOUT TIJUANA FLATS
Tijuana Flats, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant founded in 1995 in Winter Park, Florida, has over 90 company-owned and franchised restaurants located in Florida, Alabama, North Carolina and Tennessee. With bold flavors and colorful experiences piled high with big-hearted, over-the-top service, Tijuana Flats boasts a menu consisting of fresh, made-to-order tacos, burritos and other Mexican appetizers, entrées and desserts. For more information, visit tijuanaflats.com.