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Jose Tejas Restaurant in Iselin is a two star American restaurant. It's known for its cajun & creole offerings. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh!...Jose Tejas!...it's exactly 9:14pm, we just got back from Tejas and my belly is stuffed full of warm tortilla chips, canned salsa, & chimichurri sauce. Upon entering the front doors, we walk...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place must be a money making machine. In many years of going there at least once every few weeks, I've never seen there not be a wait!! I only ever get one item on the menu. Beef fajitas. Best...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jose Tejas is pretty good. The prices are reasonable and they always have crowd (Saturday night expect at least a 1 hour wait for a party of 4).They are not the best Tex-Mex and not perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a chain restaurant.Locally they have been around since 1992.Another location in Fairfield, North Jersey.Also known as the Boarder Cafe in other parts of the country.A LOUD restaurant but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jose's has to be one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in the area. While it doesn't look like much from the outside, the food is really delicious. The thing that really gets you hooked are the fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
texmex with a cajun twist. Nothin but mexican cerveza on the beer list which is cool with me. Always crowded so prepare to wait about 30 minutes but the plus side they bring chips and slasa that go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to eat in the entire state of New Jersey. Service is always very pompt. They always have a full house, and always deliver excellent service. I've probably eaten here atleast 100 times....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been going to this restaurant since ... well, since I was ordering off the "children's" menu! I put that in quotation marks because it wasn't the paper children's menu, but the one in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been coming here for years. Although I am sure it doesnt taste like true Tex-Mex, being from NJ who cares? I never was in Texas so I dont know the difference. The portions are big, the salsa on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for fish tacos and tostada grande. It can get a bit salty so be careful of some dishes and sides. (I usually order the fish taco with sauce -on the side-.. )It's great for the price...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what the Real Texan a few reviews below was thinking, but he is correct: there's no real Tex-Mex. We have to suffice with what at least does the trick for when we can't go to Houston for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Jose Tejas, I've served good Tex-Mex: I've ate plenty of good Tex-Mex; good Tex-Mex is a friend of mine. Jose Tejas, you're not good Tex-Mex. In the effort of full disclosure I have to tell everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jose Tejas is the best place to eat Tex-Mex/cajun in jersey. They have a great selection of Mexican beer, they have the most amazing fajitas and the chip and salsa are the best I had. The atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I walked in to Jose Tejas mid-week for my sissy's bday dinner and was not disappointed with the random scattering of Jersey's finest in this place...big italian families.. no these people were like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a new norm yet again. The fish tacos are to die for, sometimes they put a little bit too much cheese on them though. (and I would be the last one to complain about too much cheese) You must...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food - greatThe decor - not. But the food makes up for it.There will most likely be a line if you go thursday - sunday. Nothing severe however; I have never waited more than 20 minutes. A word to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loud, raucous, huge, this is not the place for a quiet dinner. It is a place for some pretty good Tex-Mex fixins. It was late and we had a looooong drive home so neither of us were drinking, but I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why I waited so long to try this place. It's sooo good! The food is cheap and delicious. I got a pulled beef burro and my fella got the chimichurri steak - both were so awesome. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by here on the way to the airport and was pleasantly surprised. The decor was fun and the staff nice and efficient. We were seated immediately, but it seemed to fill up almost completely while...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for cold Corona's or Margaritas, excellent hot chips and salsa....and really good food. My favorite is the Chorizo Flombado, and the Tejas Chicken....love to just chill with friends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Salsa and Chips are the best. Service not so much. Generally don't clean tables all that quickly and we have found ourselves on several occasions with dirty tables all round us (we generally go out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best thing to happen to Iselin, NJ (and this is coming from someone who lived there). Go to Jose Tejas for good food and drink served in a casual, fun atmosphere. DON'T go if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good. The environment is quite noisy, I couldn't even hear what anyone was saying (which might be a good thing). I don't think I'll ever talk my hubby into coming back because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK waiting for two hours to get a table is not cool, I don't care what day of the week it is and even if we were 11 people. Food was very similiar to mezcals, sizzling fajitas, etc, I was satisfied, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here many, many times with family as it is a central meeting point. The food and atmosphere are both great...and I don't think I've ever been here without it being ridiculously crowded. That's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's always a crowd & for good reason...great food, cheap prices, pleasant atmosphere. They used to serve french fries instead of the tortilla chips, which were good, but so are the chips. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To handle the wait-time for Jose Tejas, either go early (before 5:30pm) or pay someone to put your name on the list one hour prior to arrival. The wait-time is horrible unless you don't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just love this place. since i was 13 and dad drove us towards the big "eat" sign instead of sizzler. i remember being so angry and then we got inside to the tex-mex- mecca. this was the day i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Tejas!! If I'm in the greater Woodbridge area one of my first thoughts is to stop on in to Jose Tejas for great mexican/tex-mex cajun style cuisine. I can't go here without having their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
According to the business tips, this place has outdoor seating and it also doesn't have outdoor seating. Maybe the people that checked no outdoor seating thought the tables in the fenced in area were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 out of 5.0. Just tried JT for the first time and LOVED IT. I think it's worth the wait. It seemed to go so fast, maybe it was the margarita's. The fajitas were awesome, probably the best I've had in a while. It's worth the hour drive to get there.
openlist - user review - 09/28/2008
1.0 of 5 stars.
Another review stated they gave it 4 stars because this is NJ. That is just sad that you accept bad food because you live in NJ. At first glance, it looks like your typical chain restaurant. The chips...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here while visiting New Jersey with my girlfriend. I liked it. I had the fish tacos, two huge catfish tacos with a red sauce, Cajun inspired fish tacos. Also had the Jambalaya, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to this place about a million times and the quality and service just stay as good as can be.Food: I always get there garden salad or there grilled chicken garden salad both are very delish! In...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Jose Tejas, with your gigantic "EAT" sign and ridiculously tacky interior. I went here for a friend's birthday, on her suggestion, and she was kind enough to endure the 45-minute wait while the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply the best mexican food in America, as of now, for me. As an ex-Jerseyan, this is on my list of the core things that must happen when I come home to visit from SF. First, Dunkin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tejas is definitely a good time. The margaritas, chips, and salsa, are awesome. The food is like any typical "sysco" chain restaurant, but go with a group of people, definitely fun!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so, because this is in NJ, I gave it 4 stars, but otherwise I woulda put less. It reminded me of the chain restaurants back home. The food is cheap and good, they have Corona and Lone Star bottles,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really, what else does Iselin, NJ have to show for itself but a mall and way too many strip malls. AND JOSE'S! Wow. Good stuff. Great atmosphere if you're looking to get drunk (or at least buzzed)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't like Tejas then there is something wrong with you. The only reason that I don't go more often is because I hate driving and I don't want to drive tipsy. So unless I have a designated...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great mexican food! They are always packed, so be prepared to sit at the bar and have a marguerita (yay!)!
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Calling this the best mexican food around??? far from it! For what it is, a chain, its OK. Their offerings do beat out the "Mexican" offerings of other chains: Chili's, TGIFs, etc. But don't expect much here though. Also too crowded.
openlist - user review - 03/26/2008
So i always heard great things about this place and i finally decided to go there! Best decison ever. Granted that i looove Mexican food..there it is even better. I also liked the friendly staff and relaxed...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are 4 things I go to this place for: The Jambalaya, The French Quarter Chicken, biscuits and chips/salsa. I never stray away from FQ, which is spicy and has really good flavor. The J is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been to california - so i like most Jersey people - apparently have no idea what GREAT mexican food tastes like.However, I can say for sure - given the fact that i actually still have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely the place to go for some great southwestern food. What I recommend:1. Margaritas2. Crawfish3. Blackened Catfish4. Fajitas (if you're not into fish)I usually get a margarita or two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hola, Jose!I liked your food, especially the mix of cajun and tex-mex.Yeah, I know, half of your menu items aren't totally cajun in anything but literalization, but I still love you anyway. Your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The big "EAT" sign says it all. This place has some of the best Ameri-Mexican food this side of the boarder. If you arrive any time after opening be ready to wait (and wait, and wait). I would guess...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
celebrated Cinco de Mayo here once. spacious, festive, and easy to find - in NJ! their jerk chicken has got kick. tortilla chips, rice and beans are all good. Fajitas are yum too!
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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Jose Tejas is the best restraunt I've evr been to inmy life! I would go there every day if I could! The only problem would be if I went there every day I would get fat! If it's good food who cares!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are great. Wish they still had lemonade. Nice hint is to supplement your side of Jose's rice with their french fries. Their fries are terrific. Lunch time fajitas usually are better quality...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once you get past the wait and adjust to the incredibly loud noise level the food is very good. How loud is it? It can be hard to have a conversation at your table. However the chips are warm and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you go to Jose Tejas, you MUST try the Camptown Shrimp! The Camptown Shrimp ($6.99) is, "shrimp steeped in a hearty New Orleans style sauce and accented with Negro Modelo beer. Cooked to form a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican in New Jersey!- Good pina colada- GREAT queso (gauc is ok, not too bad)- Great tasty enchilladas and fajitas : huge quantities- Long wait usually- Big big big place- Really loud, so not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is a colorful and happy place, that unfortunately has a LONG wait for a table; BUT, once you get your table, you will have a very enjoyable experience.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, affordable mexican food. But be prepared for a wait, it's always crowded!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ohhh..... the memories.......I can easily say that Jose Tejas is the most easily recognizable restaurant on the planet, or at least Jersey. Drive along the 1 and 9 junction, and you'll notice a faint...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jose's was the first place I ever tasted salsa, black beans, and the first place I ever had fajitas. Great place with fast service and really tasty Mexicana food. Their salsa is original and VERY...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are three things I've come to expect from my many visits to Jose TejasThing 1 - AMAZINGLY good food and generous portionsThing 2 - BIG crowdsThing 3 - FAST serviceCombining 2 and 3 is an art for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Not just looking for the Best Margaritas, but the Best Mexican Food Around??? Look no further. Jose Tejas in Iselin NJ has it all. Very centrally located on route 1/9 near the Woodbridge Mall, Jose Te...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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the servers were wearing very dirty uniforms and this was only @5pm, the beef was way too salty and over all the place just wasn't as clean as it should have been and service was very slow and the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Within the past few years, I've become a fajita connoisseur, and Jose Tejas is BY FAR the best fajita place I've ever been! The portions are enormous and delicious beyond words, not to mention very easy on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Jose's can get pretty crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, so I suggest going alittle earlier to avoid the crowd. If you don't mind waiting, you can always head to the bar for a beer of one of thei...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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On a weekend, expect a long wait but it is worth it! Grab a beer or a margarita at the bar, if you can make your way to it! They are always packed on the weekends! But the food...mmmm. This pla...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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I didn't think the 2 would go together but they do. They make some mighty good margaritas. The food is very good. There are some veggie friendly dishes. The salsa is always yummy! I have yet to be t...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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Jose Tejas has some pretty good Mexican food and a really cool bar. This place gets really crowded so expect to wait over an hour for a table, good time for a cerveza (beer) or margarita. The theme ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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Very good food. Nice sized portions for moderate price. Fresh made tortillas & chips are awesome. They have a noodle dish made with Fetuccini called Shrimp Orleans that I highly recommend *Spicy*
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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Jose Tejas is delicious. The theme will make you feel like you are truly in a Mexican restaurant. The portions are large and the prices are pretty reasonable. There is cute outside area to eat also. There is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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We recently moved from Central NJ to PA and the only thing I really miss is Jose Tejas. We used to go there at least a few times a month and now it is just once every few months and I am dying!!! The prices...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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What's not to love here? Great food, great service, awesome atmosphere, unbelievable prices!The food is so fresh and tasty! and you get a lot for your money! typical entrees between $7 and $15.00 ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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The food is really good with lots of varieties to choose from. The ambience is that of a perfect mexican place. This place outranks most of the decent places in Manhattan, that I have been to. Mar...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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what's a honky-tonk bar doing in the middle of new jersey?
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fun combination of mexican and cajun spices...
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