Tj Oyster Bar Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to TJ Oyster Bar, a hidden gem for seafood enthusiasts nestled in Chula Vista, CA. This lively cocktail bar combines a casual atmosphere with a rich menu centered around fresh seafood, offering dishes that are both innovative and satisfying.

Start your culinary adventure with the "Cucaracha" Shrimp or the unique Stingray Taco, both praised for their bold flavors and freshness. The Smoked Tuna Fries have garnered a loyal following, pairing beautifully with a refreshing Tamarindo Michelada. Soups like the 7 Seas Soup encapsulate the essence of the ocean, offering a hearty experience.

Whether you choose to dine in or opt for takeout, the warming atmosphere and friendly service at TJ Oyster Bar will make your meal unforgettable. Bring your friends, as sharing dishes tapas-style enhances the dining experience. Enjoy a perfect evening filled with delightful flavors!

Starters

"Cucaracha" Shrimp

Shell on, dusted with garlic and served with house sauce on the side.

$19.50

Tuna Carnitas

Smoked tuna carnitas in pieces comes with onions, cilantro, avocado and tortillas.

$15.00

Chicharron Fish

$16.50

Smoked Tuna Fries

Saltwater fish.

$17.00

Fried Calamari

Squid.

$12.00

Seafood Appetizer

Shrimp, octopus and scallops.

$23.00

Fish achiote

Pieces of fish marinated in achiote sauce comes with tortillas on the side for tacos

$15.00

Shrimp Soup

Seafood soup.

$12.50

Fish Soup

Savory soup with fish.

$9.50

7 Seas Soup

$11.00

Broth

Savory soup from the liquid of cooked meat or vegetables.

$4.50

Seafood Broth

Savory soup from the liquid of cooked meat or vegetables.

$6.00

Soups

Salads

Shrimp Salad

Shellfish salad.

$14.00

Grilled Fish Salad

$11.00

Salmon Salad

$15.00

Smoked Tuna Salad

Cold salad with shredded tuna.

$13.00

Mahi Mahi Salad

$15.00

Campechana Cocktail

$12.00

Shrimp Cocktail

$12.00

Octopus Cocktail

$12.00

Krab Cocktail

$12.00

Scallops Cocktail

$12.00

Oyster Cocktail

$20.00

Cocktails

Aguachile

Aguachile

Raw shrimp cured in lime juice with choice of serrano "verde" or chiltepin "rojo" chili peppers, with red onion and cucumber.

$14.00

Ahi Tuna Tostada

Ahi tuna marinated in citrus sauces comes with chipotle mayo, avocado sauce and fried onions on top.

$7.00

Fish Ceviche Tostada

$5.00

Shrimp Ceviche Tostada

$5.75

Diabla Ceviche Tostada

$7.00

Octopus Tostada

$7.75

House Special Tostada

$6.50

Cooked Shrimp Tostada

$7.50

Cold Tostadas

Hot Tostadas

Stingray Machaca Tostada

$7.00

Smoked Tuna Tostada

$6.00

Fish Fillet

Choose choice

$15.50

Garlic Shrimp

Sauteed with olive oil and garlic.

$19.00

Grilled Shrimp

Lightly sauted with olive oil.

$19.00

Veracruzana Shrimp

Zesty tomato, based sauce, onion, olives and peppers.

$19.00

Breaded Shrimp

Soft breading.

$19.00

Diabla Shrimp

Spicy. Hot salsa.

$19.00

Chipotle Shrimp

Spicy. Smoked chili pepper sauce.

$19.00

Entrees

Tacos

Fish Taco

$3.00

Shrimp Taco

$4.25

Oyster Taco

$4.50

Octopus Taco

$5.25

Grilled Fish Taco

$4.25

Garlic Shrimp Taco

$4.50

Shrimp Diabla Taco

Spicy.

$4.25

Seafood Taco

$4.25

Stingray Taco

$4.75

Taqueso Shrimp Taco

$4.50

Shrimp Chipotle Taco

Spicy.

$4.50

Smoked Tuna Taco

$4.75

Salmon Taco

$4.75

Seafood Pescadilla

$11.00

Shrimp Pescadilla

$11.50

Octopus Pescadilla

$12.00

Smoked Tuna Pescadilla

$11.00

Pescadilla

Burritos

Bean and Cheese Burrito

$6.00

Fish Burrito

$10.50

Grilled Fish Burrito

$11.00

Shrimp Burrito

$14.00

Stingray Burrito

$14.00

Seafood Burrito

$11.50

Smoked Tuna Burrito

$13.00

Octopus Burrito

$14.00

Salmon Burrito

$13.00

Whole Avocado

$5.50

1/2 Avocado

$4.00

Rice

$4.00

Salad

$4.50

Beans

$4.50

French Fries

$4.50

Quesadilla

Flour or corn.

$5.50

Cucumber

$5.00

Pico de Gallo

$5.00

Sides

Desserts

Chocoflan

Upper part flan lower part chocolate cake, make the perfect mix. Contains eggs and milk.

$6.50

Flan

Contains: eggs and milk.

$4.50

Kids Meal

2 chicken strips with fries and some ketshup on the side.

$6.00

Kids

Torta

Torta Mahi mahi

Mahi mahi filet with mayo, tomato, onions on a torta bun choose a side fries or salad

$16.00

Torta Salmon

Salmon filet with mayo, onions, tomato on a torta bun. choose a side of fries or salad

$16.00

Mexican coke

Bottled, cane sugar

$4.00

Sangria seorial

Grape soda

$4.00

Sidral mundet

Apple soda

$4.00

Tamarindo michelada

Michelada with tamarnd sauce tangy and sweet

$8.50

Clamato

Rimmed with taking , lime juice and prepared tomato juice ( non alcoholic)

$7.00

Horchata

Rice drink

$4.00

Jamaica

Home made hibiscus drink

$4.00

Drinks

Alcohol (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Michelada

Must be 21 to purchase. Rimmed with taking, lime juice choice of beer(no clamato, for clamato order pintada).

$7.00

Pintada

Must be 21 to purchase. Michelada with clamato and beer of your choice.

$8.50