Tijuana Taxi Co. is an authentic Mexican restaurant that serves outstanding traditional food and, probably, the best margaritas outside of Mexico. It’s located a few minutes away from NSU on University Drive.
There are many reasons why Tijuana Taxi Co. is unique and worth trying. Those who decide to drive to this location will appreciate the big number of parking spots in front of the restaurant. When approaching the restaurant, it feels like visiting a scenic garden full of colorful plants and cacti somewhere in Mexico.
Tijuana Taxi Co. truly embraces the Mexican culture in everything inside and outside of the restaurant. All of the fun decorations and signs help engulf the customers into the Mexican culture. Some of them are in Spanish, but most of them are in English and are very funny. One of them reads “you know you had too much to drink when…” followed by four funny ways to test if customers had enough to drink.
It feels like a vacation to an exotic country. One of the greatest things in the restaurant are fans with sprinklers that are placed above each outdoor table to refresh people who sit outside on a hot day. Customers can have a better experience eating at a place where they are not fighting the heat.
The menu can be overwhelming because it is extremely colorful and unorganized. It is a little difficult to go through it without assistance. Each page of the menu is written in a different font and size and there are multiple background colors, as well; however, the staff is particularly welcoming and helpful. They are happy to assist at any time and are also very good in explaining the Mexican dishes on the menu.
What makes this restaurant better than other Mexican eateries around is the delicious food. The authenticity is easy to taste. Before ordering anything, a big serving of warm tortilla chips will arrive to each table, along with a tasty mild salsa.
One of the recommended dishes is the quesadilla filled with steak, grilled onions, peppers, cheese and mushrooms ($12.99). There is also an option to customize this dish and remove or add ingredients. This filling quesadilla is served with sour cream and guacamole on the side. The waiters give customers an option to add a hot sauce, if they would like. For the full experience, customers should try their signature margarita ($4.99) to accompany their dish.
Besides quesadillas, there are many more dishes to choose from. There are lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday ($5.99). The favorite lunch specials are chicken enchiladas served with Spanish rice and beans or buffalo chicken sandwich. For those who like spicy food, mango chile chicken served with rice and sweet and spicy glaze ($8.99) is the way to go.
Save room for a dessert. The options for desserts are limited to only about four or five, but each is fantastic. The most requested one is a warm brownie with fried vanilla ice cream ($6). This dessert pleases the eyes and tastes beyond delicious.
Overall, the experience from Tijuana Taxi Co. is exceptionally satisfying. It’s perfect if you’re looking to try authentic exotic food and experience the Mexican culture while enjoying great margaritas.
Address: 4400 S University Dr., Davie
Hours: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to midnight
Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Website: http://www.tijuanataxico.com
