2. A type of dance popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The Tijuana was a Latin dance that originated in Mexico, and was named after the city of Tijuana. The dance was characterized by its fast tempo and sensual movements, and was often performed by parejas (couples). The Tijuana was a popular dance at cabarets and nightclubs in the United States and Mexico, and was featured in several films and musicals.