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    Jose Tejas

    3.8 (3.1k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    BLACKENED FISH FAJITAS BLACKENED CHICKEN
    Jalen R.

    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.

    PASTELITOS
    Jason P.

    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.

    BLACKENED FISH FAJITAS, BLACKENED SALMON *
    Justine W.

    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

    Chicken Enchiladas
    Srinanda G.

    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.

    Get in at opening and it's the only time you'll see it empty!
    Michelle L.

    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

    Amanda R.

    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!

    Monic S.

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

    Lots of seating
    Wanda G.

    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.

    Enchiladas
    Marcus C.

    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!

    Diondra B.

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

    Blackened salmon tacos
    Cynthia A.

    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 !

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

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    Such good food drinks atmosphere and prices ! The only downside is there is always a long wait but no biggie

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    Do they take reservations on the weekends?

    They do not take reservations on any day.

    Do they accommodate party of 20? Do they require all the members of party to be available before assigning the table?

    Yes. Plan ahead as it gets packed everyday for both lunch and dinner

    I work in the area, can one person have a meal at the bar?

    Absolutely

    Does anyone know if the Carne Asada is still on the menu?

    Yea, it is. Enjoy!

    Is Jose Tejas back to its full menu for dine in or are they still doing a limited menu?

    Limited menu with no chance of substitutions

    Before I go...is Chicken Guadalajara with cornbread and Chimichurri steak available for dine in?

    No! Those are my and entire family & friends favorite. Needless to say, none of us - about 10 people have been there since they took those 2 off the menu. So sad. We would go almost every week.

    How many different items are they serving since opening back up from COVID? I heard it's very few....

    Full menu!

    Is there outdoor dining with heaters in the cooler with her months?

    There is an outdoor tent

    Are the seafood enchiladas back on the menu?

    There's quite literally 12 things on the entire menu. It's awful. Seafood Enchiladas aren't one of them.

    Does anyone happen to know if they've gone back to the full menu or is it still only like 9 entrees and 5 apps?

    As of when I went a few weeks ago it was still a limited menu

    Do they cater?

    Unfortunately, Jose Tejas only offers Dine-in and Curbside pickup.

    How much time in advance should I call to reserve a table?

    They don't take reservations

    Do they have indoor dining now in 2021?

    Yes they do.

    Can you have a party of 6?

    Yes

    Do they have full menu?

    They have a good assortment of thing to choose from but menu hasn't changed for as long as I can remember .

    Is the meat halal?

    I'd say no, it's more like a Tex-Mex restaurant .

    Do they accommodate vegans?

    Probably not. They're menu hasn't changed in years.

    I heard they don't accept Discover cards, is it true?

    Yup, don't take discover

    What is the approximate wait time, specifically on a Friday evening?

    Depends on how many in the party, what time you get there, and a bunch of other variables, but usually an hour at minimum. Great part is that you can just stand at the high top tables near the bar, enjoy a drink, and eat some chips and salsa which… Read more

    Deciding if going for a birthday..they don't serve desserts?

    They do not serve desserts! But the apparently allow you to bring your own cake if you want

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