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    Jose Tejas

    3.8 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials

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    Marta F.

    Came here for Cinco de Mayo and had a great experience. Solid Mexican food with really good margaritas. It was my first time at this location, but it's identical to the Woodbridge spot -- same atmosphere, quality, and flavors. Definitely a good choice if you're craving Mexican food and drinks.

    CHICKEN BANDERA
    Carina L.

    First time here and the hostess was friendly! It's a cool family spot not so much of a happy hour location if that's the vibe you're going for. I got the spicy marg which was okay not mind blowing. I will say you pay for food and drinks and they don't skimp in terms of portions. We tried this delicious shrimp appetizer camp shrimp and it was a hit (not pictured). Service was quick and efficient. Not exactly a memorable meal in terms of flavor except for that shrimp appetizer dish with the ciabatta but otherwise cool experience.

    FRENCH QUARTER CHICKEN
    Kaylee G.

    One of my favorite places. Delicious food, big portions, great prices. My husband and I come around once a month and always leave raving about our experience. The Tex mex decor and music is spot on and the service is always top notch. Our favorite entrees are the chicken burro and the French quarter chicken. We also get the queso or pastelitos.

    The infamous sign
    Cassy B.

    I'm not sure where everything went off with this Jose tejas trip lol. My friend and I came early for dinner, place was nearly empty but we were sat right next to the servers hangout area. Wasnt exactly ideal but it was fine. Chips and salsa are always welcome in my book. They were fresh and tasty. Once we put our order in it all went downhill. One order was wrong and the other was completely forgotten about. It was fine and the staff were apologetic, it was just a weird thing especially for a quiet time for the restaurant. The food was ok, some thing unnecessarily spicy, others bland. Idk, I might be back to try another dish since my friend loves it but it wouldn't be my first choice.

    Marc F.

    Crazy salty, everything. Fajitas, quesadillas, rice and beans, tacos - salty. The 3 stars are for the margaritas and the friendly waitstaff.

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    Todd C.

    In a word MEH. The margarita is out of a dispenser. The fish tacos had no fresh anything on them except a slice of lime on the side. The beans had little flavor and the salsa was so so. When I asked for hot sauce the only thing they had was Tabasco. I'm mean really?

    CHICKEN FAJITAS
    lee m.

    Went in on October 1st to watch the Yankee game and grab some drinks and food. The regular margaritas are pretty bad because they use roses fake lime juice. So I got the more expensive patron with real lime juice and that one was good. The food was just ok. New thing was the Jambalaya side. Anyway things were fine until we saw a huge cockroach on the wall behind the bar. I was immediately put off by this and couldn't finish my food. Then about five minutes later we saw another roach on the bar crawl onto a napkin of a man sitting next to us. Food and drinks were both fairly priced but a bargain doesn't outweigh cleanliness. Needless to say we will never be back at Jose Tejas.

    Fried chicken cajun salad
    Grace Nicole C.

    We always love coming here, it's the spot we know will gives us solid food at a cheap price. The place is spacious but can and will get packed after 4pm, they will always fit you in though with a max 20 minute wait. I've lately been getting their fried chicken cajun salad and it's truly so good and filling! Their salmon tacos as well as the shrimp ones are also great and a must try. Definitely a good "go-to" spot.

    Strawberry mojito
    Dimpie S.

    Jose Tejas is excellent! Service is always quick and friendly. It's always a fun place to grab drinks with friends or dinner with family. Great group atmosphere that's always jolly with good music and makes you feel like you're at a party. The food is excellent. I had the broccoli fajitas which were fantastic with great flavoring. The cheese enchiladas were good. I was so impressed with the Jose tejas special rice which is now vegetarian. The mojito was also very good. And of course you can't go home without the corn and black bean empanadas. Honestly wish this place existed everywhere since it's such a staple

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    Garry K.

    Extremely consistent withe the meals. Always a party atmosphere. Nothing "fancy-schmancy" but very very consistent. Fun Party atmosphere and can be loud at times (but there lies the charm). It's so popular that parking can be somewhat of a challenge. Even the Grandkiddies love the place. We love Jose Tejas!

    BEEF BURRO with BLACK BEANS & JOSE'S RICE
    Kate S.

    Delish food, we were able to sit at the bar around 6pm on Friday night, friendly staff, enjoyed yum guacamole, shrimp tacos and burros. It was busy but not impossible to hear, and we were able to watch some Friday night football while we ate. Line was out the door when we left, reservations might be recommended if you want a table!

    Kenya M.

    Hubbo had a real tough time calling this Tex-Mex. We get a little particular about things like that. But when in Jersey! Lol. But the food was tasty, and the service was good. it's weird that everything comes with shoestring potatoes, especially since they're not great. I would definitely go back because several other items on the menu sounded really good.

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    9 months ago

    Food just isn't that good. It used to be a lot better. Service was ok and the ambiance is what it is. I probably won't go back.

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    4 months ago

    Food was good service was great with my two grandkids they gave them crayons and water cups with a straw place is clean it's good for family

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    Ask the Community - Jose Tejas

    Do they have take out?

    from what I know (from asking years ago before) they do not offer take out but you are free to bring your leftovers to go

    What happened to the skirt steak and the chili?

    Not sure about the steak but they stopped serving the chili in 2019 before the COVID menu changes so it sadly probably won't be coming back like the stuff they cut from the menu during covid(and even those cuts were upper management's calls not the… Read more

    Are they serving mango margaritas again? I remember during the height of the pandemic they had a smaller menu.

    I only saw strawberry on the menu last week

    R u ever bring back Cajun shrimp!!? We've been dying for it

    Send your messages to the corporate office - Bring them all back

    Have they begun outdoor seating yet for this season?

    Yes! They had outdoor seating (in a tent) this past Sunday.

    Hey guys! Anyone know if the full menu is back available?

    Was there last week and it was still not the full menu

    Are there heaters in the tent outside?

    Fairfield no longer has outdoor seating. Iselin does and they blow hot air into the tent (1 side open).

    Do they have beef empanadas?

    It's chicken unless they changed the menu in the last 6 months but from I know it's only chicken and maybe the black bean ones but they are good!

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