Jose Tejas

I've been coming to this location at least once on a yearly basis since 2019. I am not a big steak person, but the carne asada here is always so tender and flavorful! However, my food came in QUICK and my steak wasn't as cut as I would like. The chips and salsa are very underwhelming. I sat at the bar and I should not have. All the chairs were wobbly but it's whatever. I put my order in was served my food and served my drink and never again checked in on. Not once. I did not know this location did not take Discover. Which is my debit card but money isn't an issue on my end as I always carry alternatives. I paid cash and honestly, I think a $5 tip was more than generous. Will I be back? I'm honestly not certain after this experience.

Came on a Wednesday night and the place was pretty packed. Ordered the Blackened Salmon and the Carne Asada Jim Bowie style. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite meet our expectations. The presentation could use some improvement as my plate came out a bit messy with sauce. The steak was very salty, and the “secret cream sauce” didn’t help. I did enjoy the Jose rice though the portion was quite small and I wasn’t able to finish the steak because of the saltiness. The only standout was the grilled avocado with diced mango, which was really good. The Blackened Salmon was decent, just nothing that really stood out. Overall, it wasn’t a terrible experience but it’s probably not a place I’d return to.

Somehow the food has gotten more expensive, with smaller proportions. The pastelitos alone used to be the size of my palm (talking like not even a year and a half ago) and how it’s like a 1/4 of that. Especially ordering food to go the portions are sad. The soufflé cup of chimichurri was like 4oz. Now it’s 2. Highly disappointed, something needs to give. Too expensive and too busy to be jipping customers. I keep trying to give them chances and it’s a loss. Used to be the best, not so sure anymore.

Jose Tejas remains a New Jersey staple for those craving Tex-Mex with a Louisiana flair. It's a fine place to dine, known for its decent options in Texas-Cajun-Mexican cuisine. ​The Highs: ​Cuisine & Portions: The menu provides a satisfying blend of flavors, and the portions are famously large, often requiring an additional person to share or a takeout container. ​Margaritas: The restaurant lives up to its reputation for its bar, offering a wide variety of popular margaritas. Be warned, the bar area itself can get super busy. ​Atmosphere: The place has an undeniable energy, but this comes with a caveat. ​The Caveats: ​Busyness: Be prepared for a crowd. The restaurant gets super busy on any day, making a reservation or a smart timing strategy an absolute must. ​Large Group Experience (Dis

Our party of eight got seated quickly when we made a reservation. The place was packed on a Sunday afternoon, but not excessively noisy. The drink were delicious, and the food was flavorful! I ordered myself the corn and black bean empanadas with some broccoli. The broccoli tasted pretty salty, but the empanadas were great! I can't wait to come back here next occasion. The staff were on it and kept our beverages filled, checked in on our table often, and followed our orders to a T!