Jose Tejas: A Flavorful Fusion of American, Mexican, and Cajun Cuisine

Jose Tejas, located at 700 US Highway 1 North in Iselin, NJ, is a popular Tex-Mex and Cajun restaurant known for its lively atmosphere and flavorful dishes. We love the complimentary chips and salsa, as well as the generous portions. “The food is excellent. They are very generous with their chips and salsa, and constantly refill your soft drinks.”  However, we have observed changes in recent years, particularly regarding menu offerings and pricing. “We were surprised to see that the menu was only one page now”. Another change is increased prices and reduced portions, “Menu has changed and portions grew smaller.” Despite these concerns, the restaurant remains a favorite for many, especially for its vibrant environment and attentive service. The staff is often described as friendly and efficient, contributing to a positive dining experience. “The hostess staff was very friendly and helpful, the wait staff was attentive, the place was nicely decorated and the prices were reasonable.”  We love the “Blackened Chicken” and Chicken Enchiladas. In summary, while Jose Tejas continues to offer a lively dining experience with popular dishes, changes in the menu and pricing. It’s advisable to check the current menu and be prepared for potential wait times during peak hours. We have visited during very cold weather and while snowing on February 15th, still 20 - 25 minutes waiting for the table.

Our party of eight got seated quickly when we made a reservation. The place was packed on a Sunday afternoon, but not excessively noisy. The drink were delicious, and the food was flavorful! I ordered myself the corn and black bean empanadas with some broccoli. The broccoli tasted pretty salty, but the empanadas were great! I can't wait to come back here next occasion. The staff were on it and kept our beverages filled, checked in on our table often, and followed our orders to a T!

This is one of my favorite places to eat in this area. Mexican is my favorite food! The portions here are great. The service is always superb! The food is excellent every time. There is a wait in the evenings because this restaurant is popular. It’s loved by many! Treat yourself to tasty food and alcoholic drinks that are delicious. Espresso martini is made perfectly (just right). All the different meals I’ve tried have been 5 star. Did I mention the prices are reasonable. So what’s stopping you! Enjoy!

If you’re craving amazing Tex-Mex in New Jersey, Jose Tejas in Iselin is the spot. Every time I go, I leave full, happy, and already thinking about my next visit. Let’s start with the chips and salsa—easily the best I’ve ever had. The chips are warm, crispy, and lightly salted, while the salsa has the perfect balance of freshness and spice. I could honestly make a meal out of just that. But then I’d miss out on the chicken enchiladas and shrimp tacos, which are absolute must-tries. The enchiladas are packed with flavor and covered in a rich, savory sauce, while the shrimp tacos have that perfect mix of crunch, seasoning, and fresh toppings. Now, let’s talk strawberry margaritas. Not only are they delicious and refreshing, but they’re also huge—perfect for washing down all that flavorful food. The only downside? The wait times can be long—because the place is that good. But once you’re seated, the service is super fast and friendly. The staff knows how to keep things moving without making you feel rushed. And for the quality of food, the prices are more than reasonable. If you haven’t been to Jose Tejas yet, you’re seriously missing out. Just be prepared to wait a bit—but trust me, it’s 100% worth it.

Classic, haven’t been here in some time now and surprisingly everything is the same from the service to the food to the decor, nothing has changed. This place has a quick turn around because the food comes out quickly and consistently good. I enjoyed the blacken salmon salad and shrimp. This goes for the drinks as well, our waiter wasn’t too much for words but he was efficient and took care of the table needs. You can tell they have the secret to running a well oiled business, many people on staff which is great because It was packed with families glad they’re still doing good .

The taste was absolutely perfect should definitely consider this place if in search of a good Mexican restaurant. The only thing which was a bit okay was some of the dishes had too much salt other than that everything was great

Fun atmosphere, good drinks, and decent food. They start you off with warm chips and salsa, the salsa is pretty good. The guacamole tasted fresh. I ordered the spicy margarita and was not disappointed. For food I got the blacked fish tacos and the shrimp tacos. The shrimp tacos were not really good, the shrimps were tiny and breaded. The fish taco was much better. The jose rice and beans were very good though. I would try a different menu item next time. It was very affordable for what you get.

Went with my best friend for drinks and dinner, and everything was great! We started with warm chips and salsa ; so good! Our mango margaritas (one frozen with Tajín, one on the rocks with salt) were both delicious. I had the gumbo, which was surprisingly amazing, and my friend loved her salmon taco. The service was friendly and patient. It’s been a while since our last visit, but Jose Tejas is still a solid favorite!