Jose Tejas Menu
Jose Tejas, a fusion of American, Mexican, and Cajun/Creole cuisines, offers a vibrant dining experience in Iselin, NJ. Known for its flavorful dishes like carne asada, shrimp tacos, and salmon tacos, this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The menu also features unique options like Tejas chicken and Chicken Tacos, all served with fresh sides like guac, salsa, and crispy fries. The ambiance at Jose Tejas is lively and welcoming, with quick service and friendly staff. While the restaurant does not take reservations, the bustling atmosphere adds to the excitement of dining here. Whether you're enjoying a margarita at the bar or savoring a hearty meal at a table, Jose Tejas promises a memorable dining experience with its diverse menu and inviting ambiance. It's a must-visit destination for those craving a delicious blend of Tex-Mex flavors.
Appetizers
CHIPS & SALSA
Our homemade Salsa accompanied with crispy tortilla chips
GUACAMOLE
Our own guacamole made from scratch with whole avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, and seasoned as in Old Mexico. Served with crispy tortilla chips
TEJAS CHICKEN
Chicken tenderloins lightly fried and dipped in our secret Tejas wing Sauce accompanied by ranch dressing and celery sticks
BLACKENED CHICKEN FINGERS
Using a time-honored Cajun technique, boneless chicken tenders are marinated, spiced, seared on a cast-iron skillet and served with a Cajun marmalade sauce
Louisiana GUMBO - Pint
made from scratch with chicken and sausage garnished with white rice and green onions
PASTELITOS
Lightly fried crescent shaped flaky pastries filled with chicken mix and cilantro. Served with Chimi Verde sauce on the side
QUESO DIP
Hot, spicy cheese dip made with fresh jalapeños, red and green peppers and diced green chilis.
CAJUN POPCORN
Shrimp fried, spiced with Cajun seasonings and served golden brown with our own Bayou sauce
CAMPTOWN SHRIMP
Shrimp steeped in a hearty New Orleans style sauce and accented with Modelo Negra beer. Reduced to a spicy, rich, brown sauce, it is then placed atop a grilled French baguette with an extra piece to dunk with
MARGARITA GRANDE - Fl Oz
One pint of our signature margarita made with % AGAVE tequila, triple sec, fresh lemon and lime juices. Serves - margaritas. Pour over ice and enjoy our famous house margarita at home!
OUR TRADITIONAL HOUSE MADE SANGRIA - Fl Oz
One pint of our in-house made Sangria with fresh squeezed orange juice and Grand Marnier. Pour over ice to enjoy - Sangria's at home.
Drinks
Mexican Specialties
BEEF BURRO
Stuffed large, fresh flour tortilla with seasoned pulled beef and cheese, topped with homemade enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of side.
BEEF ENCHILADAS
Stuffed corn tortillas with Jose's special pulled beef baked in cheese and topped with homemade enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of side.
CORN AND BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS
Four flaky handmade pastries stuffed with seasoned corn, black beans, peppers, fresh cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with roasted red pepper sauce and your choice of side.
BEAN BURRO
A large, fresh flour tortilla stuffed with plenty of black beans and cheese, all baked in our homemade enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of side.
CHICKEN BURRO
Stuffed large, fresh flour tortilla with tender marinated chicken and cheese, topped with homemade enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of side.
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Stuffed corn tortillas with tender marinated chicken baked in cheese and topped with homemade enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of side.
BAJA SHRIMP TACOS ()
We delicately fry seasoned shrimp and stuff them into three flour tortillas along with shredded cabbage, fresh avocado, pico de gallo and a drizzle of Creole Remoulade. With your choice of side.
JOSE'S SPECIAL CHICKEN TACOS ()
Fresh hot flour tortillas stuffed with marinated pulled chicken, shredded cheese and shredded cabbage, with side of pico de gallo and chimi verde sauce. Served with your choice of side
BEEF TACOS DELUXE ()
Fresh hot flour tortillas stuffed with pulled beef, shredded cheese, cajun onions and topped with bayou sauce, with side of pico de gallo and bayou sauce for dipping. Served with your choice of side
CHEESE ENCHILADAS
Stuffed corn tortillas baked in cheese and homemade Enchilada Sauce. Ole! Stuffed with cheese and diced green chilis. Served with your choice of side
SALMON TACOS
Salmon blackened on a cast iron skillet served in fresh flour tortillas with guacamole, mango salsa and drizzled with chipotle lime sauce. Accompanied with a grilled avocado and your choice of side.
BLACKENED CHICKEN
Our tender marinated breast of chicken, blackened on the outside, spicy and juicy on the inside and served with a Cajun marmalade sauce. Served with your choice of side.
BLACKENED SALMON
Cajun spiced fresh salmon fillet, blackened on a cast iron skillet. With your choice of side.
CARNE ASADA
Tender skirt steak marinated in a secret blend of spices, grilled over mesquite wood, covered with a secret cream sauce made with fresh herbs, served with a grilled avocado and your choice of side.
FRENCH QUARTER CHICKEN
Marinated Chicken Tenders lightly battered in Cajun Spices, then delicately fried, topped with a tangy lemon pepper sauce and your choice of side
FISH TACOS ()
Lightly blackend Haddock grilled on a cast iron skillet served in fresh flour tortillas with guacamole, Mango salsa and drizzled with Chipotle Lime Sauce. Served with your choice of side.
NEW ORLEANS FISH & CHIPS
Two Haddock filets dipped in our Cajun spiced batter, delicately fried, served with your choice of side. and a side of our homemade Creole Remoulade Sauce
BEER BATTERED FISH TACOS ()
Lightly battered Haddock delicately fried and served in our fresh flour tortillas with red cabbage and our homemade Creole Remoulade Sauce topped with fresh pico de gallo. Served with your choice of side.
CHICKEN ETOUFFEE
Beer battered chicken tenders delicately fried then tossed with white rice and a spicy New Orleans style Cajun sauce, topped with our fresh blackened broccoli, and served with toasted ciabatta bread
Cajun Favorites
Mesquite Grilled
CHICKEN BANDERA
A mesquite grilled chicken breast seared with a kicked-up Chipotle lime glaze. Served with a grilled avocado, mango salsa and your choice of side.
CHIPOTLE SALMON
A chipotle lime glazed mesquite grilled ounce salmon fillet. Served with a side of Chipotle lime sauce and your choice of side.
GAUCHO CHICKEN
Tender, marinated chicken breast, grilled over a mesquite wood fire with blackened tomato, a Chimi Verde sauce with fresh herbs. With your choice of side.
CHICKEN FAJITAS
Marinated chicken tenders grilled over mesquite wood. Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese and your choice of side.
BLACKENED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Marinated chicken tenders, blackened on the outside, spicy and juicy on the inside. Served with your choice of side.
STEAK FAJITAS
Tender skirt steak marinated in a secret blend of spices, grilled over mesquite wood. Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese and your choice of side.
HALF & HALF FAJITAS
Half marinated chicken tenders and half tender skirt steak. Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese and your choice of side.
CHICKEN FAJITAS FOR TWO
Marinated chicken breast grilled over mesquite wood. Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream and Shredded Cheese
STEAK FAJITAS FOR TWO
Tender skirt steak marinated in a secret blend of spices, grilled over mesquite wood. Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream and Shredded Cheese
BLACKENED CHICKEN FAJITAS FOR TWO
Tender marinated chicken breast, blackened on the outside, spicy and juicy on the inside
HALF & HALF FAJITAS FOR TWO
Half Marinated chicken and half tender skirt steak. Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream and Shredded Cheese
BLACKENED BROCCOLI FAJITAS
Blackened broccoli and red peppers served fajita style
EL PUEBLO FAJITAS W/CHICKEN
Succulent Louisiana Gulf shrimp and marinated chicken fajitas slowly grilled over mesquite logs to celebrate the big boss's favorite taste combination.
EL PUEBLO FAJITAS W/STEAK
Succulent Louisiana Gulf shrimp and marinated steak fajitas slowly grilled over mesquite logs to celebrate the big boss's favorite taste combination.
EL PUEBLO SHRIMP FAJITAS
Succulent Louisiana Gulf shrimp fajitas slowly grilled over mesquite logs to celebrate the big boss's favorite taste combination.
HALF & HALF EL PUEBLO FAJITAS
BLACKENED FISH FAJITAS
Our delicately Blackened Haddock served line dancing over our spiced fajita onions and peppers, topped with our fresh Mango Salsa
Fajitas
Kids
CHICKEN FINGERS
Chicken tenders served with fries and M&M's.
KIDS CHICKEN FAJITA
Marinated chicken tenders grilled over mesquite wood. Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese served with fries and M&M's.
KIDS CHEESE QUESADILLA
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and salsa, stuffed in homemade flour tortillas served with fries and M&M's.
KIDS CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and salsa, stuffed in homemade flour tortillas with marinated pulled chicken served with fries and M&M's.
KIDS PULLED BEEF QUESADILLA
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and salsa, stuffed in homemade flour tortillas with slow cooked pulled beef served with fries and M&M's.
KIDS CHICKEN TACO
KIDS BEEF TACO
KIDS BURGER
BORDER CHOPPED SALAD
Chopped lettuce with fresh avocado slices, tomato wedges, mango salsa, two cheeses and toasted ciabatta bread.
CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN SALAD
Fresh chicken tenders lightly battered in Cajun spices, then delicately fried and placed on a bed of fresh salad mix, topped with a blend of shredded cheese, diced tomato and mango salsa.
MESQUITE GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Mesquite grilled salmon fillet on chopped lettuce with fresh avocado slices, diced tomato, and mango salsa.
BLACKENED SALMON SALAD
Blackened salmon fillet on chopped lettuce with fresh avocado slices, tomato, and mango salsa.
JOSE’S CAESAR SALAD
Crisp Romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and toasted ciabatta bread
MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Marinated chicken tenders grilled over mesquite wood served over our Jose’s Caesar Salad
BLACKENED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Chicken tenders marinated, spiced, and seared on a cast iron skillet served over our Jose’s Caesar Salad
BLACKENED SALMON CAESAR
Fresh salmon fillet seared with traditional Cajun spices. Served over our Jose’s Caesar salad
MESQUITE GRILLED SALMON CAESAR
Fresh salmon fillet mesquite grilled to perfection and served over our Jose’s Caesar Salad
MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD
Marinated chicken, mesquite grilled and placed on top of crisp lettuce with diced tomatoes, shredded cheese and sautéed fajita onions and peppers
MESQUITE GRILLED STEAK FAJITA SALAD
Marinated steak, mesquite grilled and placed on top of crisp lettuce with diced tomatoes, shredded cheese and sautéed fajita onions and peppers
Salads
Sides
SIDE OF BLACK BEANS
SIDE OF JOSE'S RICE
SIDE OF WHITE RICE
FAJITA COLD SET
Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese
SIDE OF FLOUR TORTILLAS ()
Flour Tortillas
SIDE OF GUACAMOLE
SIDE OF SALSA
SIDE OF CHIMI VERDE SAUCE
SIDE OF SOUR CREAM
SIDE OF CORN TORTILLAS ()
Corn Tortillas
SIDE OF RANCH DRESSING
SIDE OF CHIPOTLE LIME DRESSING
SIDE OF CITRUS VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
SIDE OF CAESAR DRESSING
SIDE OF FRIES
JAMBALAYA SKILLET
Spicy Cajun style andouille sausage, chicken & rice. (Serves -)
SIDE OF BLACKENED BROCCOLI
SIDE OF BAYOU SAUCE
SIDE OF MANGO SALSA
SIDE OF JIM BOWIE SAUCE
SIDE OF LEMON PEPPER SAUCE
SIDE OF CAJUN MARMALADE
SIDE OF RED PEPPER SAUCE
SIDE OF CREOLE REMOULADE
SIDE OF CIABATTA BREAD
Two Pieces Toasted Ciabatta bread
CORN AND BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS
Four flaky handmade pastries stuffed with seasoned corn, black beans, peppers, fresh cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with roasted red pepper sauce and your choice of side.
BEAN BURRO
Stuffed large, fresh flour tortilla with black beans and cheese, topped with homemade enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of side.
BORDER CHOPPED SALAD
Chopped lettuce with fresh avocado slices, tomato wedges, mango salsa, two cheeses and toasted ciabatta bread.
JOSE’S CAESAR SALAD
Crisp Romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and toasted ciabatta bread
BLACKENED BROCCOLI FAJITAS
Blackened broccoli and red peppers served fajita style
CHEESE QUESADILLA
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and salsa, stuffed in homemade flour tortillas.
BLACKENED BROCCOLI QUESADILLA
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and salsa, with blackened broccoli and red peppers stuffed in homemade flour tortillas.
Vegetarian
Burgers
MESQUITE GRILLED HAMBURGER
Made from fresh ground chuck. Served with shredded lettuce, tomato and a slice of red onion.
MEXICAN BURGER
Our mesquite grilled hamburger topped with shredded cheeses, sauteed fajita onions and guacamole.
CAJUN BURGER
Our mesquite grilled hamburger rubbed in Cajun spices, covered with Poblano Jack cheese, and crips cajun onion strings. Served with Bayou Sauce.
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and salsa, stuffed in homemade flour tortillas with marinated pulled chicken
PULLED BEEF QUESADILLA
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and salsa, stuffed in homemade flour tortillas with slow cooked pulled beef
BLACKENED BROCCOLI QUESADILLA
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and salsa, with blackened broccoli and red peppers stuffed in homemade flour tortillas.
CHEESE QUESADILLA
Melted Monterey Jack cheese and salsa, stuffed in homemade flour tortillas.
Quesadillas
Party Platters
PARTY PLATTER SERVES -
Build your own party platter that best fits your football party or family gathering!! CHOOSE ONE ITEM FROM EACH CATEGORY
Margarita Grande - Fl Oz
One pint of our signature margarita made with % AGAVE tequila, triple sec, fresh lemon and lime juices. Serves - margaritas. Pour over ice and enjoy our famous house margarita at home!
Our Traditional House Made Sangria - Fl Oz
One pint of our in-house made Sangria with fresh squeezed orange juice and Grand Marnier. Pour over ice to enjoy - Sangria's at home.
