Favorite Mexican spot to go to! Their chips and salsa are addicting. Also their cheese enchiladas are my fav entree to get. I've been going for years and it's still my fav Mexican spot! read more

Haven't been here in years and it's just as good as i remembered. I went in for lunch and sat at the bar. They give a complimentary serving of chips and salsa. I ordered Dos Equis lager and the Jose's special pulled beef enchiladas with a side of Jose's rice and black beans The enchiladas were on point and were a flavor explosion in my mouth. I liked the Jose's rice The black beans needed something to elevate the flavors so I mixed them with the rice and it was a great combination. Serving size is good and great for the price. The service was good as the staff was very polite and the food was out very quick. read more

Jose Tejas - Jose's special pulled beef enchilada with BLACK BEANS & JOSE'S RICEblack - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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The meat at this place is SOOO GOOD ! If you go on weekends you'll always have to wait 20-25 mins for a table because the place is packed but i promise it's worth it. You can have a drink at the bar while waiting for your table. read more

Jose Tejas - MESQUITE CHIMICHURRI STEAK - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Second time here after almost 10 years and it didn't disappoint. Still the same Mexican vibe and fun atmosphere but with an added enclosed room now that just widens the great room they have. Our waiter (very friendly brazilian guy) was top notch from start to end, always on top of the table (party of 4) to make sure we were good with drinks, that food was good and up to standards and nothing was missing, and always with a smile and a positive attitude. We had queso fundido and guac to start which was pretty addictive (we had 2 baskets of chips). After we had fajitas, chicken quesadillas and beef enchiladas. We all ate and still were able to take some home. Very flavorful and seasoned food, great portions and very price friendly. We had such a great time and will definitely be back soon for more, what a wonderful evening! read more

Jose Tejas - CHICKEN QUESADILLA HALF & HALF FAJITAS* STEAK FAJITAS* BEEF ENCHILADAS - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

The food made me feel sick. It was all really oily and salty. I got the quesadilla and my partner got the beef enchiladas. Gumbo was surprisingly delicious and the side of jambalaya was also pretty good. Not sure why but the rice that came with the enchiladas was very salty. Service was pretty slow but the place was completely packed. read more

Jose Tejas is one of those places that proves a busy restaurant is usually busy for a reason. The portions are huge, the drinks are strong, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for how much food you get. We sat at the bar, ordered way too much for two people, and enjoyed every bit of it. The empanadas, which are clearly a crowd favorite, absolutely delivered, and I loved that there were vegetarian options not just for those but across the menu more broadly. That made a big difference. Yes, it's crowded, and yes, you should think about reserving before you go, but the wait is worth it. The staff was also really helpful and kept things moving despite how packed the place was. If you're in Iselin, Jose Tejas is an easy recommendation. read more

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Jose Tejas earns 4 stars overall. The service was friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly, which definitely made for an enjoyable visit. The food was a bit more of a mixed bag. I tried the quesadilla and the steak fajitas, and while they were decent, they just weren't to my liking (the fajita taste like it was soaked in Mesquite or some other liquid smoke)--I'd rate those dishes closer to 3 stars. Even so, the great service and lively atmosphere helped make up for it. I'd come back and give some other menu items a try. read more

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This is my go to Mexican spot in nj, the food and service is good and the interior is really nice. I came here on a Friday night and only waited about 30 mins. Everytime I come here I always try something new. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Love how they give complimentary chips and salsa read more

Jose Tejas - BLACKENED FISH FAJITAS, BLACKENED SALMON * - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Tried the fajitas for two with jambalaya and beans. The salt content was off the charts. After two bites, we called the server over and told him we were leaving. ( not paying ) gave him a $20- tip and left. Sept 20th 2026 read more

It's been a while since I don't visit this restaurant but food was pretty good last time I was there , service was great , and the ambiance is pretty cool. Liquor is served and plenty of parking available!! read more

I've been coming here for 26 years. This place is a must go to when in Jersey. The fajitas are bomb and the blackened dishes are so flavorful. Chips and salsa are addicting. Service was prime. Extremely busy 24/7. read more

Jose Tejas - BLACKENED FISH FAJITAS BLACKENED CHICKEN - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Jose Tejas is a must try for tex mex. Been at this location for years and the food always remains the same quality. It's fresh, service is quick, and if you come on a weekend or Friday night there will be a wait. The dark lights inside make it cozy, it's not a huge location but in the summer they offer outdoor dining which accommodates more seating. Highly recommend if you're in the area, definitely check out their margaritas. read more

Jose Tejas - PASTELITOS - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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I use to dine here very often before COVID even though they do not accept reservations and there are long waits to be seated. I remember coming on a Wednesday night and there was still a hour long wait. The food was always pretty good which made it worth it. After some mediocre experiences though I completely stopped going. They did not do to go order at all and if I wanted to take food home for my family I had to order it at the table and just "not finish it" and ask for a to go box. It was actually so annoying. After COVID, they started to allow online ordering for pick up. We tried it when it first started but since this location. Is not convenient for us we never did it again. Recently we were in the area and so we gave it other try. Everything was ready on time and the food was very good. What we ordered: - BLACKENED CHICKEN DILLA (Marinated blackened chicken tenders seared on a cast-iron skillet and stuffed in homemade flour tortillas with Melted Monterey Jack cheese and served with our made from scratch Ranch Dressing for dipping) - PASTELITOS (Lightly fried crescent shaped flaky pastries filled with chicken mix and cilantro. Served with Chimi Verde sauce on the side) The ranch dressing delicious. Taking the pastelitos to go made it so they were not as crispy but the taste was fine. I definitely recommend this place if you don't mind the wait for dine in or just take it go. read more

Jose Tejas always has a great vibe, fresh food and very friendly wait staff! We ate the food too fast so will post next time! Lol read more

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On a random Friday I was craving Tex Mex for lunch so I decided to check Jose Tejas for take out nd I wasn't disappointed. I ordered the Gauchos Chicken & the Blackened Salmon tacos, both were super delicious and packed with authentic flavors of Cajun Tex Mex cuisine your taste buds will definitely take a trip. I ate the food so fast I forgot to take pictures that's how good they were. But the highlight of my lunch were these Strawberry Margaritas I ordered as I waited and I was feeling nice after two drinks. The bartender was also great. S/o to him. So definitely come check them out!! read more

Jose Tejas - Strawberry Margarita - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

The food was pretty mid and honestly way too salty for our liking. It is fairly priced, so I guess you get what you pay for. The vibes and drinks were great, and the staff was pretty friendly. read more

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Love Jose Tejas, been coming here for two decades. Great food, love the frozen strawberry margarita, blackened broccoli quesadillas / fajitas, and bean and cheese empanadas. It's a little echo-y inside and sometimes there's a slight wait but it's worth it! read more

2.5 but will round up because I've come here a handful of times over the years when back in NJ -- it's a solid meet-up spot when coming with my vegetarian friends for some reason. I'm sad they no longer offer the tostada bowl ever since they've been under new management. The Mexican food here is spectacularly underwhelming. I am sad to have recommended to a new friend recently. I will say, since new mgmt has taken over, I haven't had to wait as long for seating as I've had to in the past. After my most recent experience with a severely subpar chicken enchilada plate and my veg friend who seemed neither thrilled nor disappointed with his vegetarian blackened broccoli fajita dish (I think if he were thrilled he would've said so, but if he were disappointed he would've kept it to himself), I don't think I will be coming back. This is a gross generalization but clearly New Jersey is not the place for good Mexican food. read more

My best friend and I stopped by Jose Tejas after not going for a while, and it was just as good as we remembered. The place was lively but not too loud, and they seated us right away with warm chips and salsa (still sooo good!). We started with two mango margaritas. My best friend's was on the rocks with a salt rim and mine was frozen with Tajín. They were both perfect. I got the gumbo, which honestly surprised me with how good it was. My friend had the salmon taco and loved it.Our waiter was super patient and kind, and overall the whole experience felt easy and fun. Definitely glad we came back! read more

Wait time on a Saturday night was as expected, about an hour. But, there was room to stand by the bar and have a few margaritas while watching the 76ers play. Once we got our table, service was quick and friendly. Our typical favorites are the tejas chicken and camptown shrimp to start, and we discovered a new favorite too - the blackened chicken dilla. Delicious! I loved the pasallitos too, so I usually get a whole order for my entree. Jose's always delivers! read more

Lee the server was helpful. Drinks were big but liquid based if you know what I mean. We had the fajita which was heavily cumin covered and not good at all. and one had the orleans shrimp which was flavorless. The food flavor was not good. The vibe is fun but don't order that here. You will be disappointed for sure! All four of us were. One plate barely had any veggies for the fajita. Salty rice and beans. The quac was good that's it. read more

delicious food, great atmosphere. great location too! Definitely recommended for a family dinner, date night, or taking yourself out for a nice lunch read more

Jose Tejas never disappoints! You can't go wrong with their margaritas! Always delicious and perfectly made. The complimentary chips and salsa are fresh and addictive, and the steak and chicken fajitas come out sizzling and full of flavor every time. Fun atmosphere, great food, and consistently good service. Always a solid choice! read more

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Freshness of their food! Wish they would bring back some of their other dishes that were lost after Covid read more

I'm still sad they took the crawfish quesadilla off the menu but the food was good and great service read more

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Service was spectacular and the vibes were good, the food, errr not so much. I have never heard of a restaurant that cannot substitute... like Literally ANYTHING on the menu. We ordered each item as-is after learning of their absurd no substitution policy. Then came the food and it tasted like it was cooked in the ocean- extremely salty! The presentation was adequate but please cut down on the salt man, completely unnecessary. It wasn't just 1 item, it was the quesadillas, the nachos, and the empanadas- all had excessive sodium! read more

So so delicious and I always look forward to it! Lively place with top tier service who remember regulars and go above and beyond. I always get the chicken bandera and would absolutely recommend it! read more

Seated right away. Waitress was very friendly and attentive. Sort of a rustic feel in the restaurant. Lots of seating. We were brought chips and salsa right away. I like their salsa because not too spicy. I ordered enchiladas with beef and black beans and Jose rice. Enchiladas were delicious with lots of melted cheese on top. Just the right amount of spice for me. Black beans were really good. Jose rice was a bit too spicy for me. We also ordered chicken quesadillas. They were a bit soggy so didn't eat them all. read more

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Chimichurri steak is back! It was so good, perfect w my margarita. And their fries are so good too.

I waited about 25 minutes on a busy Thursday night which was not bad at all. The service was fast and great. The enchiladas hit the spot and the price was on point! read more

Jose Tejas - Enchiladas - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Great food, great vibes and for a great price! I am always a sucker for their fish tacos with fries and they're amazing everytime. My only complaint is I wish they took reservations because I always want to bring more people but it's so packed!! Take a trip here if you can!! read more

With the exception of the wait, I love this place. Food is good and service is good as well.

My go to when in the area. I love the blackened chicken strips and blackened salmon. Super flavorful. read more

Jose Tejas - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

8/9/25 - Jose Tejas on Rte. 9 in Woodbridge has been my go to Mexican restaurant since moving to NJ back in 2002. The food was always good but we did stop going for a number of years. Why? Because if you show up there any time after 4pm, be prepared to wait. And wait. And wait.... 1 1/2 to 2 hours was not uncommon. We recently started going there again but now we only go during the lunch hours as we did today. The wait was a reasonable 5 minutes. After you are seated, you are greeted with salsa and warm tortilla chips. Both are heavenly. Now some more good news: somehow, the food has gotten even better! I had the burros ---it looks like a burrito and is stuffed with shredded beef. And the rice is so delicious that it makes you want to place a side order to go for a late night snack. :) The food is very reasonably priced. The bill for two people was a manageable $35.00. The restaurant has a super casual and fun atmosphere. The service is lightning quick. We barely dug into our chips when the entrees arrived. The food is a little bit spicy --- it will make your nose a little runny, but not even close enough to make you stop eating or cause pain. Overall, this is the best Mexican food in my area. Overall rating: A read more

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I cannot STAND the wait time here but the food is worth it . I came back to back weekends recently and everything was delicious. My go tos. The salmon tacos, the French fries, the steak. And a margarita is a must ! read more

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Late night snap at Jose Tejas with our sweet server Emma who made Levi's night Levi and I moved from Downtown LA to Woodbridge 2.5 years ago -- and this gem was the very first restaurant we landed at. We loved it then, and nothing has changed since Even yesterday, after a full day at Legoland NY and an hour-long drive back, we pulled in and were told patio service wasn't available. But the staff made it happen anyway, just so we could enjoy that perfect summer night. The food? Always on point. I never skip the veggie empanadas, and Levi devoured his quesadilla Grateful for places that feel like tradition. #JoseTejas #WoodbridgeEats #SummerNights #MomLife #LeviMoments read more

Jose Tejas - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Amazing food! Will fill the whole table up. Server Kylie was awesome and went above and beyond.

came here for lunch with work proximity associates. I Haven't been back for many many years. I remembered this was the spot for cheap Corona back before Modelo was popular. Sadly, my beef burro was really salty and I needed a couple beers to water it down but since it was a work lunch I only had water :( read more

This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. It started with an extremely long wait for a table. To make the best of it, my family and I sat at the bar and ordered drinks and appetizers while we waited. I specifically ordered what I believed was a frozen mango mockarita because I have not consumed alcohol since December 2024. I was also holding my 10-month-old baby at the bar, which makes the situation even more upsetting in hindsight. After finally being seated, we were given a table in the middle of the dining room directly across from the kitchen/server station. It was uncomfortable, noisy, and there was constant traffic of staff and guests walking past us throughout the meal. I ordered a second frozen mango drink at the table, assuming it was the same alcohol-free drink I had earlier. The drink arrived, and it wasn't until much later that our waitress mentioned it contained alcohol. The only reason it even came up was because my sister, who is in recovery, had ordered the same drink and we were discussing whether our drinks were alcohol-free. By that point I had nearly finished mine. Shortly afterward, while changing my baby in the restroom, I began feeling the effects of alcohol. I became nauseated, sick, and unable to continue my meal. I was essentially incapacitated and had to leave the restaurant early. Fortunately, my partner was with me and was able to drive both me and our baby home safely. What makes this experience especially disturbing is that I was never knowingly ordering alcohol. Had the mistake not been discovered during our conversation with the waitress, I may never have known why I suddenly felt ill. Serving alcohol to someone who believes they are drinking a mocktail is a serious error with potentially serious consequences. I am deeply offended by how carelessly this situation was handled. Seeing a customer holding an infant and ordering what is understood to be a mocktail should warrant extra attention, not less. Between the excessive wait, the poor seating arrangement, and being served alcohol without my knowledge, this experience was unacceptable. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to others. read more

Food: I have been coming to this restaurant since I was a child. It is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in general. The menu has changed since then, but I still really enjoy their food. My favorite dish is the chicken fajitas which comes with chicken tenders, onions and peppers, tortillas, and a side of lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. The tortillas are fresh and serve warm. Their appetizers and other dishes are also very delicious. The only thing that made me give four stars versus five is the salt content is very high in all of the dishes and makes you very thirsty afterwards. As soon as you are seated, you get free tortilla chips and salsa too. Service: Service is usually excellent here. The server comes to check on you throughout the meal and also refills your water and drinks as soon as they see it's almost empty. Ambiance: The restaurant is pretty big with tables for small and large groups. The decor is nice and has a Tex-Mex theme. The place is very popular and gets packed very quickly. You can expect to wait for a table during peak hours. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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