TJ Oyster Bar 1 “El Original” Menu (Update 2025)

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Introducing the menu at TJ Oyster Bar 1 “El Original”, a beloved spot tucked away in Bonita, CA, where Mexican seafood comes to life. This restaurant is a treasure for fans of fresh fish and vibrant flavors. The menu showcases a delectable range of soups, such as the savory 7 Seas Soup and the delightful Shrimp Soup, perfect for seafood enthusiasts seeking warmth and comfort.

For lighter fare, the Smoked Tuna Salad and Mahi Mahi Salad provide refreshing options without compromising on taste. Starters like the enticing Smoked Tuna Fries are a must-try, setting the stage for the highlight: the fish and shrimp tacos. With rave reviews pointing to their freshness and mouthwatering flavors, these tacos are undoubtedly the best in San Diego. The welcoming ambiance and accommodating service enhance the experience, making TJ Oyster Bar 1 “El Original” a must-visit for seafood lovers.

Starters Soups Salads Cocktails Aguachile Cold Tostadas Hot Tostadas Entrees Tacos Pescadilla Burritos Sides Desserts Drinks Alcohol (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Starters

Smoked Tuna Fries
$18.00

Shrimp Soup

Seafood soup.
$12.50

Fish Soup

Savory soup with fish.
$10.00

7 Seas Soup
$12.00

Broth

Savory soup from the liquid of cooked meat or vegetables.
$5.50

Seafood Broth

Savory soup from the liquid of cooked meat or vegetables.
$6.50

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

Fish Ceviche Tostada
$5.50

Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
$6.50

Diabla Ceviche Tostada
$7.00

Octopus Tostada
$8.00

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
$3.50

Shrimp Taco
$4.50

Oyster Taco
$4.50

Octopus Taco
$6.00

Grilled Fish Taco
$4.50

Garlic Shrimp Taco
$5.00

Shrimp Diabla Taco

Spicy.
$4.25

Seafood Taco
$4.25

Stingray Taco
$5.50

Taqueso Shrimp Taco
$4.50

Shrimp Chipotle Taco

Spicy.
$5.00

Smoked Tuna Taco
$5.50

Salmon Taco
$6.00

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
$12.00

Smoked Tuna Burrito
$14.00

Octopus Burrito
$14.00

Salmon Burrito
$14.00

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

Flan

Contains: eggs and milk.
$4.50

Mexican coke

Bottled, cane sugar
$4.00

Sangria seorial

Grape 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