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Jose Tejas Iselin menu
The Jose Tejas menu in Iselin lists 84 dishes in 12 sections, from appetizers, fajitas and Cajun favorites to vegetarian plates, kids’ meals and party platters. Prices were not published on the page we read and are not confirmed, so this guide shows none. For prices and the current menu, use the official site, josetejas.com, or call (732) 283-3883.
Checked November 11, 2026Independent guide
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Before you order
We read the dishes on Yelp’s menu page for Jose Tejas on November 11, 2026. The official site, josetejas.com, redirects to its restaurant group’s site and could not be read, so it is the place to confirm the current menu. Dishes can change.
- Prices are not shown here. Yelp is not an official or ordering source, so no price was confirmed. Check the official site or call (732) 283-3883.
- Sides and sizes. Many mains are listed with a side, fajitas and tacos come in two- or three-taco portions or for two, and the party platters are listed as serving 3 to 4.
- Kitchen hours. The listings give opening hours only, not a separate kitchen close. See the hours page.
This page does not cover drinks (a MapQuest summary mentions alcoholic drinks, which this food guide leaves out), specials or anything not on the Yelp menu page.
Every dish
The full menu
Appetizers
10 items10 dishes listed under Appetizers on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Chips & SalsaCrisp tortilla chips with house-made salsa.
- GuacamoleMade from scratch with whole avocados, tomato, onion and cilantro, with chips.
- Queso DipHot cheese dip with fresh jalapeños, red and green peppers and green chilies.
- Tejas ChickenFried chicken tenderloins tossed in the house wing sauce, with ranch and celery.
- Blackened Chicken FingersBoneless chicken tenders spiced and seared in a cast-iron skillet, with Cajun marmalade sauce.
- PastelitosCrescent-shaped fried pastries filled with chicken and cilantro, with chimi verde sauce.
- Cajun PopcornFried shrimp with Cajun seasoning and bayou sauce.
- Camptown ShrimpShrimp in a New Orleans-style brown sauce made with dark Mexican beer, served over grilled baguette.
- Border SamplerTejas chicken, corn and black bean empanadas and pastelitos on one plate.
- Dip TrioQueso dip, guacamole and Jose's sauce with tortilla chips.
Quesadillas
6 items6 dishes listed under Quesadillas on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Cheese QuesadillaMonterey Jack and salsa in a house flour tortilla.
- Chicken QuesadillaChicken, Monterey Jack and salsa in a flour tortilla.
- Pulled Beef QuesadillaPulled beef, Monterey Jack and salsa in a flour tortilla.
- Vegetable QuesadillaBlackened broccoli, red peppers and Monterey Jack in a flour tortilla.
- Shrimp and Crawfish QuesadillaShrimp, crawfish and Monterey Jack in a large crisp tortilla with Jose's sauce.
- Blackened Chicken DillaBlackened chicken tenders and Monterey Jack in a flour tortilla, with ranch for dipping.
Salads
5 items5 dishes listed under Salads on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Border Chopped SaladChopped lettuce, avocado, tomato, mango salsa, peppers, two cheeses and toasted ciabatta.
- Cajun Fried Chicken SaladCajun-spiced fried chicken tenders over salad greens with cheese, tomato and mango salsa.
- Jose's Caesar SaladRomaine with Caesar dressing, Parmesan and toasted ciabatta.
- Mesquite Grilled Chicken Fajita SaladMesquite-grilled chicken over lettuce with tomato, cheese and fajita onions and peppers.
- Mesquite Grilled Steak Fajita SaladMesquite-grilled steak over lettuce with tomato, cheese and fajita onions and peppers.
Cajun Favorites
11 items11 dishes listed under Cajun Favorites on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- French Quarter ChickenFried Cajun-battered chicken tenders with lemon pepper sauce and a side.
- Blackened ChickenBlackened chicken breast with Cajun marmalade sauce and a side.
- Blackened SalmonBlackened salmon fillet with a side.
- Carne AsadaMesquite-grilled skirt steak with a herb cream sauce, grilled avocado and a side.
- Fish Tacos (2)Lightly blackened haddock in flour tortillas with guacamole, mango salsa and chipotle lime sauce, with a side.
- Fish Tacos (3)Three-taco portion of the blackened haddock tacos, with a side.
- Fried Fish Tacos (2)Battered fried haddock in flour tortillas with red cabbage, Jose's sauce and pico de gallo, with a side.
- Fried Fish Tacos (3)Three-taco portion of the fried haddock tacos, with a side.
- Chicken EtouffeeBeer-battered fried chicken tenders tossed with rice in a spicy New Orleans-style sauce, with blackened broccoli and ciabatta.
- Fish OrleansTwo Cajun-battered fried fish fillets with Jim Bowie sauce or lemon pepper sauce and a side.
- Louisiana GumboHouse-made gumbo with chicken and sausage, rice and green onions.
Mesquite Grilled
5 items5 dishes listed under Mesquite Grilled on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Chicken BanderaMesquite-grilled chicken breast with chipotle lime glaze, grilled avocado, mango salsa and a side.
- Mesquite Grilled Salmon10 oz salmon fillet grilled over mesquite with chimi verde sauce and a side.
- Gaucho ChickenMesquite-grilled marinated chicken breast with blackened tomato, chimi verde sauce and a side.
- Mesquite Chimichurri SteakMesquite-grilled skirt steak cooked medium, sliced and topped with chimi verde sauce, with a side.
- Bourbon Honey Salmon10 oz mesquite-grilled salmon with a bourbon honey glaze and extra glaze for dipping, with a side.
Mexican Specialties
12 items12 dishes listed under Mexican Specialties on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Beef EnchiladasCorn tortillas filled with pulled beef, baked in cheese and enchilada sauce, with a side.
- Cheese EnchiladasCorn tortillas with cheese and green chilies baked in enchilada sauce, with a side.
- Chicken EnchiladasCorn tortillas with marinated chicken baked in cheese and enchilada sauce, with a side.
- Jose's Special Chicken Tacos (2)Flour tortillas with pulled chicken, cheese and cabbage, with pico de gallo and chimi verde sauce and a side.
- Jose's Special Chicken Tacos (3)Three-taco portion of the special chicken tacos, with a side.
- Beef Tacos Deluxe (2)Flour tortillas with pulled beef, cheese, Cajun onions and bayou sauce, with pico de gallo and a side.
- Beef Tacos Deluxe (3)Three-taco portion of the beef tacos deluxe, with a side.
- Bean BurroLarge flour tortilla stuffed with black beans and cheese, baked in ranchero sauce, with a side.
- Beef BurroLarge flour tortilla with pulled beef and cheese, topped with enchilada sauce, with a side.
- Chicken BurroLarge flour tortilla with marinated chicken and cheese, topped with enchilada sauce, with a side.
- Baja Shrimp Tacos (2)Fried seasoned shrimp in flour tortillas with cabbage, avocado, pico de gallo and creole remoulade, with a side.
- Baja Shrimp Tacos (3)Three-taco portion of the Baja shrimp tacos, with a side.
Fajitas
14 items14 dishes listed under Fajitas on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Chicken FajitasMesquite-grilled marinated chicken breast with pico de gallo, sour cream and shredded cheese.
- Blackened Chicken FajitasBlackened marinated chicken tenders served fajita style, with a side.
- Steak FajitasMesquite-grilled marinated skirt steak with pico de gallo, sour cream and shredded cheese.
- Half & Half FajitasHalf chicken tenders, half skirt steak, with pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and a side.
- Steak & Blackened Chicken FajitaHalf angus skirt steak grilled over mesquite, half blackened chicken tenders, with pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and a side.
- El Pueblo Fajitas w/ ChickenLouisiana Gulf shrimp and marinated chicken fajitas grilled over mesquite.
- El Pueblo Fajitas w/ SteakLouisiana Gulf shrimp and marinated steak fajitas grilled over mesquite.
- El Pueblo Fajitas w/ ShrimpLouisiana Gulf shrimp fajitas grilled over mesquite.
- Half & Half El Pueblo FajitasSteak and chicken Pueblo fajitas.
- Blackened Fish FajitasBlackened haddock over spiced fajita onions and peppers, topped with mango salsa.
- Chicken Fajitas for TwoChicken fajitas portioned for two, with pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese.
- Blackened Chicken Fajitas for TwoBlackened chicken fajitas portioned for two.
- Steak Fajitas for TwoSteak fajitas portioned for two, with pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese.
- Half & Half Fajitas for TwoChicken and steak fajitas portioned for two.
Burgers
3 items3 dishes listed under Burgers on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Mesquite Grilled HamburgerFresh ground chuck burger grilled over mesquite with lettuce, tomato and red onion.
- Mexican BurgerMesquite-grilled burger with shredded cheeses, sautéed fajita onions and guacamole.
- Cajun BurgerCajun-rubbed burger with poblano jack cheese, crispy onion strings and bayou sauce.
Vegetarian
5 items5 dishes listed under Vegetarian on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Blackened Broccoli FajitasBlackened broccoli and red peppers served fajita style.
- Corn and Black Bean EnchiladasCorn tortillas with seasoned corn and black beans baked in cheese and enchilada sauce.
- Corn and Black Bean EmpanadasFour handmade pastries with corn, black beans, peppers, cilantro and Monterey Jack, with roasted red pepper sauce and a side.
- Cajun Vegetable RiceBroccoli, peppers, red onion, corn and black beans with rice in a Cajun parmesan pepper sauce.
- Vegetable BurroLarge flour tortilla with broccoli, peppers, onions, corn and black beans, baked with cheese and enchilada sauce.
Sides
1 item1 dish listed under Sides on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Side of Ciabatta BreadTwo pieces of toasted ciabatta.
Kids
8 items8 dishes listed under Kids on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Kids Cheese QuesadillaMelted Monterey Jack in a flour tortilla, with a side and M&Ms.
- Kids Chicken QuesadillaChicken and Monterey Jack in a flour tortilla, with a side and M&Ms.
- Kids Beef QuesadillaPulled beef and Monterey Jack in a flour tortilla, with a side and M&Ms.
- Kids Chicken FingersFour battered fried chicken tenders, with a side and M&Ms.
- Kids Chicken FajitaMesquite-grilled chicken tenders with fajita onions and peppers, cheese, pico, sour cream and two tortillas, with a side and M&Ms.
- Kids Chicken TacoFlour tortilla with marinated chicken, lettuce and tomato, with a side and M&Ms.
- Kids Beef TacoFlour tortilla with pulled beef, lettuce and tomato, with a side and M&Ms.
- Kids Burger4 oz mesquite-grilled burger, with a side and M&Ms.
Party Platters
4 items4 dishes listed under Party Platters on Yelp’s menu page, read November 11, 2026. Prices were not confirmed.
- Jambalaya (party platter)Spicy Cajun-style andouille sausage, chicken and rice; serves 3 to 4.
- Blackened Chicken Fingers (party platter)Blackened chicken tenders with Cajun marmalade sauce; serves 3 to 4.
- Pastelitos (party platter)Chicken and cilantro pastries with chimi verde sauce; serves 3 to 4.
- Tejas Chicken (party platter)Chicken tenderloins in the house wing sauce with ranch and celery; serves 3 to 4.
Quick answers
Menu questions
What kind of food does Jose Tejas serve?
Tex-Mex and Cajun/Creole dishes such as fajitas, enchiladas, burros, fish tacos, gumbo and jambalaya. The 84 dishes we recorded are on the menu page.
What should I order the first time at Jose Tejas?
There is no single right answer. Fajitas, Cajun dishes such as chicken etouffee or gumbo, and fish tacos are all on the menu, and Yelp’s menu page shows chicken fajitas and the jambalaya party platter among the most reviewed items.
Does Jose Tejas have vegetarian options?
Yes. The menu has a vegetarian section with blackened broccoli fajitas, corn and black bean enchiladas and empanadas, Cajun vegetable rice and a vegetable burro. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and dietary needs.
Is there a kids menu at Jose Tejas?
Yes. It lists quesadillas, chicken fingers, tacos, a fajita and a burger, each served with a side and M&Ms, according to Yelp’s menu page.
How much does a meal at Jose Tejas cost?
Prices were not confirmed. We read the menu on a third-party page that showed no prices, so check the official site josetejas.com or call (732) 283-3883. MapQuest marks the restaurant as a two-dollar-sign tier.
Where do the menu details on this site come from?
They come from Yelp’s menu page for the Iselin restaurant, read on November 11, 2026, as set out on the menu page. Dishes can change, so confirm with the restaurant.
Are there free chips and salsa at Jose Tejas?
Two local articles say chips and salsa come free at the start of the meal. Yelp also lists chips and salsa as a menu item, so ask your server how it works.
Sources
How we keep this menu accurate
- Official website josetejas.com (redirects to bordercafe.com): named as the official site by the requester; blocked automated access with a Cloudflare check, so nothing was read from it
- MapQuest listing: address, phone, coordinates, weekly hours, price tier
- Yelp menu page: food menu items and descriptions (no prices used)
- Yelp (search result summaries of Q&A and review count): no reservations on any day, large parties seated when all have arrived, Cajun/Creole category
- Instagram @josetejas_woodbridge: account exists under the name Jose Tejas - Woodbridge, NJ, with about 2,560 followers
- Unearth the Voyage: Old West decor, long-standing Route 1 presence, complimentary chips and salsa, hours
- The Declaration (Colonia High School paper): large portions, free chips and salsa, price range
- 42 Freeway / WhatNow Philadelphia (2022 articles, via search summaries): the Border Cafe and Jose Tejas group and its other locations
- Yellow Pages listing, Fairfield: Fairfield NJ sister restaurant address
- Google Maps listing: rating and review count as recorded earlier in November 2026 (not re-read today)
Last checked on November 11, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.