Tijuana Flats opens first Tennessee location in Pigeon Forge
December 15, 2023

PIGEON FORGE, TN – Tijuana Flats has opened its first Tennessee location at 3060 Teaster Lane in Pigeon Forge. The brand-new location opened on Monday, December 11. The restaurants launched with modernized technology and the renowned guest experience that makes Tijuana Flats a Tex-Mex staple. The Pigeon Forge location will offer guests a week full of specials to celebrate the grand opening.

The 2350-square-foot location will have a seating capacity of 84 and will feature digital menu boards for easy ordering and order status boards linked directly to the kitchen. It will also feature a colorful wall mural painted by Leigh Ann Agee.

“This is a landmark day for Tijuana Flats,” said Curtis Cattanach, VP of Marketing. “Being able to bring the Tex-Mex Original to the vibrant community of Pigeon Forge is a home run, and we are eager to serve and engage with the locals and visitors alike. From our Give Back Day supporting the Boys & Girls Club to our special discounts for public servants, we are committed to making a positive impact in the Pigeon Forge community.”

Grand Opening Highlights (December 18 - December 23):

Monday, December 18: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting – The first 50 guests will receive a coupon for a free taco on a future visit.* Additionally, guests who sign up for the Tijuana Flats Rewards app, choose Pigeon Forge as their location and enter their receipt will be entered for a chance to win free Tijuana Flats for a month.

Tuesday, December 19: Tijuana Tuesdaze Rewind – Enjoy two tacos, chips, and a drink for just $6.99.

Wednesday, December 20: Payback Time – 20% off an entrée for public servants (firefighters, law enforcement, teachers, nurses) with valid ID.

Thursday, December 21: Throwback Thursdaze – Get a burrito or bowl, chips, and a drink for $7.99.

Friday, December 22: Flat Out Fridaze! Enjoy our special Flat Out Happy Hour menu from 2–7 PM.

Saturday, December 23: Give-back day in partnership with the Just in Queso Foundation – 20% of Saturday’s sales will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club with 20% of the day’s sales being donated.

Following Week (Starting December 29):

Friday, December 29: Kids Eat Free – Kids eat free with an adult entrée purchase (Promo Code: KEFPFOR). Valid in-store, online, or via the Tijuana Flats Rewards app.

*Opening Day Free Taco Offer: Use Promo Code: FTACOPFOR to redeem your free taco with any entrée purchase in-store from 12/23 - 1/12/24.

Tijuana Flats, a fast-casual, Tex-Mex restaurant, founded in 1995 in Winter Park, Florida, has grown to 97 company-owned, and 26 franchised restaurants located in Florida, Indiana, Virginia, North Carolina, and Alabama. 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 Tex-Mex appetizers, entrées, and desserts. The Tex-Mex-For-All brand has been named to Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains, Newsweek’s 2021 list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs, and received the National Restaurant Association’s 2018 Restaurant Neighbor Award.