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Jose Tejas Reastaurant

700 Us Highway 1 N, Iselin, NJ 08830-2631
732-283-3883
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Ranked #1 of 30 restaurants in Iselin
Price range: $10 - $16
Cuisines: Mexican, Grill
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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16 reviews 16 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

I have been going to Jose tejas for years now. I must say I love their pulled chicken burro and the unlimited chips for only $6.95. The last time my boyfriend and I went though, the service was terrible. We got our entrees the same time as appetizer so we sent the appetizer back. Along with that disappointment , my... More

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New Jersey
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Went with a group of friends last night for dinner. Food was good, but the waiter forgot to order a friends meal. She then had to wait 15 minutes to get her food. By then we had all eaten. Not to mention he offered free fries for the troubles and those took 10 minutes to arrives. After he finally delivered... More

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Chesterfield, Missouri
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38 reviews 38 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

My daughter, who lives in NJ, always wants to take us to this restaurant when we visit from the Midwest. I'm always a bit reluctant because it's such a popular spot for casual inexpensive dining that hour waits for a table are routine. However, Jose Tejas handles the crowds well and one soon settles in and starts people watching. Jose... More

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Austin, TX
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70 reviews 70 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Although others rated this place as fantastic, I was not as impressed. I ordered the Texas (?) margarita and found it to be weak and tasteless, so switched on the next round. The melon margarita was better, but nothing to write home about (I'm from Texas, where we know tex-mex). The food was plentiful and tasty. The guacamole was good... More

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Cliffside Park, New Jersey
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27 reviews 27 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Very nice place, delicious food and prices are reasonable, excelent guacamole, and the service was great, they were very helpful and polite. The place is always crowded and you have to wait to get a table but the waiting is worth it!!! and while you wait at the bar just enjoy the perfect margarita and chips :-)

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

amazing food affordable amazing amazing amazing that all i have to say.. the service was great i had one of the delicious burgers!! with fries and a side of rice my dad had the grilled salmon salad. The margaritas are great too theres is no other mexican place like this on earth!!!

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Elmora Hills, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Always a bit of a crowd but amazing food. Very well seasoned. Love it. We frequent this place as a family pretty regularly. The margaritas are huge but wonderful.

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Staten Island
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Amazing food at reasonable prices. Always a wait at night, because people just keep coming back. Big place with plenty of tables or sit and eat in bar area. They have the best guacamole in jersey, so you can't just get one. All the blackened fish choices are fantastic. Cajun spices make it more cajun than mex in my opinion,... More

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NJ, USA
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56 reviews 56 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

...Been 20+ times. Gumbo is awesome. Fajitas are great. Big Marg's for $6. Huge soft drinks with free refills. What more do you want.?

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Metuchen, New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I love Mexican food, Jose Tejas disappoints. The place is huge and always packed, the kitchen staff have no way of ensuring the quality of the food is good. I have gone a few times and have always been disappointed.

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