Short answer
On the recorded Jose Tejas menu, a sensible first order is a starter such as chips and salsa or queso dip, a fajita plate for the Tex-Mex side and a Cajun dish such as chicken etouffee or gumbo. No prices were confirmed, so check josetejas.com or call before you go.
The Jose Tejas menu is long, so a first visit goes more smoothly with a plan. The recorded menu has about 85 items split between Tex-Mex and Cajun cooking, and a simple first order is one starter, one Tex-Mex plate and one Cajun plate to share. This guide is independent and takes no orders. Prices were not confirmed, so none appear here.
How is the Jose Tejas menu organized?
The menu this guide recorded on 11 November 2026 comes from a third-party page, Yelp’s menu listing, not from the restaurant’s own site. It groups food into appetizers, quesadillas, salads, Cajun favorites, mesquite grilled dishes, Mexican specialties, fajitas, burgers, vegetarian dishes, kids’ meals and party platters. The full list is on the menu page of this guide.
The restaurant has an official website, josetejas.com, which is the place to check for the current menu, prices and any changes.
What is a good starter?
Three starters on the recorded menu suit a first visit, and each shows a different side of the kitchen.
- Chips & Salsa: crisp tortilla chips with house-made salsa. Two local articles say chips and salsa arrive free at the start of the meal, while Yelp lists them as an item, so ask your server which applies.
- Queso Dip: hot cheese dip with jalapeños, red and green peppers and green chilies.
- Pastelitos: crescent-shaped fried pastries filled with chicken and cilantro, served with chimi verde sauce.
Anyone who wants a taste of the Cajun side early can look at the Cajun Popcorn, which is fried shrimp with Cajun seasoning and bayou sauce.
Which Tex-Mex plate should you try first?
Fajitas are the usual first choice. Yelp’s menu page shows the chicken fajitas among the most reviewed items. The recorded description for Chicken Fajitas reads mesquite-grilled marinated chicken breast with pico de gallo, sour cream and shredded cheese. Steak Fajitas use mesquite-grilled marinated skirt steak with the same toppings.
If you prefer something rolled or folded, the Mexican specialties section lists enchiladas with beef, cheese or chicken, burros, and tacos in flour tortillas. Fish tacos are also on the menu, made with blackened haddock or battered fried haddock.
Which Cajun plate should you try first?
The Cajun favorites section is where the Louisiana cooking sits. Two dishes are easy to understand on a first order.
- Louisiana Gumbo: house-made gumbo with chicken and sausage, rice and green onions.
- Chicken Etouffee: beer-battered fried chicken tenders tossed with rice in a spicy New Orleans-style sauce, with blackened broccoli and ciabatta.
Jambalaya appears as a party platter of spicy Cajun-style andouille sausage, chicken and rice, listed as serving three to four. Yelp’s page shows it among the most reviewed items, which makes it a reasonable pick for a group.
What does a first order look like?
| Course | Pick | Section | Why it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Chips & Salsa or Queso Dip | Appetizers | Simple, shareable, quick to arrive |
| Tex-Mex plate | Chicken Fajitas | Fajitas | The most reviewed Tex-Mex item on the recorded page |
| Cajun plate | Louisiana Gumbo or Chicken Etouffee | Cajun favorites | A clear taste of the Louisiana side |
| Group option | Jambalaya party platter | Party platters | Listed as serving three to four |
What about vegetarians and children?
The recorded menu has a vegetarian section with blackened broccoli fajitas, corn and black bean enchiladas, corn and black bean empanadas, Cajun vegetable rice and a vegetable burro. The kids’ section lists quesadillas, chicken fingers, tacos, a fajita and a burger, each with a side and M&Ms.
For allergy questions or any dietary need, ask the restaurant directly at (732) 283-3883, because a third-party menu cannot answer them.
What should you check before you go?
Three things were not confirmed when this guide was written: prices, the current opening hours and whether tables can be reserved. Listings disagree on hours, and Yelp’s Q&A says the restaurant takes no reservations on any day. The hours and location page sets out what is recorded, and the restaurant’s official site and phone line are the places to confirm it.
Common questions
What is the most popular dish at Jose Tejas?
No official ranking was found. Yelp’s menu page shows the chicken fajitas and the jambalaya party platter among the most reviewed items.
Are there free chips and salsa?
Two local articles say chips and salsa come free at the start of the meal. Yelp lists chips and salsa as a menu item, so ask your server.
How much do the dishes cost?
No prices were confirmed for this guide because the menu was read from a third-party page. Check josetejas.com or call (732) 283-3883.
Is there something for vegetarians?
Yes. The recorded menu has a vegetarian section with blackened broccoli fajitas, corn and black bean enchiladas, empanadas, Cajun vegetable rice and a vegetable burro.
This article is general information from an independent guide, not from Jose Tejas itself. For the store’s current details see hours and location.