1995: Brian Wheeler, 25, inexperienced but fueled by passion, dives into the world of Tex-Mex. He opens “Tijuana Flats,” turning his dream into reality.
Over the years, Tijuana Flats flourishes. Expanding to over 140 locations and employing a team of 3,000, it ignites a taco revolution.
2015: Seeking new culinary horizons, Brian sells Tijuana Flats to a private equity firm and shifts his focus to develop “Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen.”
Under new management, Tijuana Flats diverges from Brian’s founding vision, altering its core essence.
2021: Inspired by their father’s legacy, Wheeler sons, Jake and Gavin, see an opportunity; their vision: simple, yet flavorful. Motivated, they get to work.
2023: After years of dedication, the Wheeler trio launches “Big Taco.” More than just a restaurant, it’s a celebration of family heritage with a commitment to revive tasty, simple, made to order tacos & burritos.
About Big Taco
Back for seconds? Yup Chips and queso is a solid 9.5/10. Generous portion of Warm, crispy, salty chips with very very good queso. Beef Burrito (8/10) - Sharable Size Beef Enchilada (8.5/10) Rice (5.5/10) Refried Beans (7/10) Beef Queso Crunch Tacos (8.5/10) Kids Cheese Quesadilla (9/10) - Cheese pull!! Great staff and service. Nice hot sauce bar. Fun atmosphere. Price was in line with market.
We had a great time checking out this new place. We had been fans of Tijuana Flats for years and this new place blows it out of the water. We got to meet the manager and he was very cool. Hope this place gets the popularity it deserves.
Jake, the manager at Big Taco in Oviedo, FL, and his amazing staff made our visit genuinely memorable. The service was outstanding from start to finish—warm, attentive, and full of great conversation that made us feel right at home. My girlfriend and I both ordered tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. Fresh ingredients, great flavor, and perfectly prepared. You can tell the team takes pride in what they do. Huge thanks to Jake and the whole crew for creating such a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Shoutout to Big Taco in Oviedo. My wife and I enjoyed “our” “Taco Tuesday” visit very much. Great deal and very filling. The tacos were delicious and loaded with fresh goodness. The enchiladas were great too.
Staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. Very attentive to everything in the dining room. Atmosphere was just the right volume for a casual dining experience (and it was pretty full when we arrived). And of course the food - absolutely solid. We had a Chimichanga, Steak Tacos and the Gambler (street fries). Excellent presentation, and the flavor to match. A nice accidental find as we were cutting through the parking lot. We will definitely be back.