Popular 'Mexicajun' Restaurant Chain Expands to Tyler

Tia Juanita's Fish Camp brings its unique fusion of Cajun and Mexican cuisine to a new location in East Texas.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:21pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring a repeated image of a shrimp po'boy, conceptually representing the fusion of Cajun and Mexican cuisine that Tia Juanita's Fish Camp is known for.Tia Juanita's Fish Camp's unique blend of Cajun and Mexican flavors will soon be available to diners in Tyler, Texas.Henderson Today

Tia Juanita's Fish Camp, a restaurant chain known for its 'mexicajun' cuisine that blends Cajun and Mexican flavors, is opening a new location in Tyler, Texas. The 7,800-square-foot restaurant will take over the former Razzoo's Cajun Cafe spot on South Broadway, with renovations scheduled to begin on May 1 and an anticipated opening date of August 1.

Why it matters

The expansion of Tia Juanita's Fish Camp to Tyler reflects the growing popularity of Tex-Mex and fusion cuisine in East Texas. As the Tyler restaurant scene continues to evolve, this new addition will provide locals and visitors with a unique dining experience that combines the spicy, bold flavors of Cajun and Mexican cuisines.

The details

Tia Juanita's Fish Camp is known for its extensive menu that features a variety of Cajun and Mexican-inspired dishes, including starters like crawfish queso, boudin balls, and alligator bites, as well as entrees like fajitas, quesadillas, nachos, tacos, and po'boys filled with seafood, beef, or boudin. The restaurant also offers desserts like sopapilla cheesecake and strawberry shortcake.

  • Renovations on the new Tyler location are scheduled to begin on May 1, 2026.
  • The new Tia Juanita's Fish Camp in Tyler is expected to open on August 1, 2026.

The players

Tia Juanita's Fish Camp

A restaurant chain known for its unique fusion of Cajun and Mexican cuisine, dubbed 'mexicajun'.

Tyler, Texas

The city in East Texas where the new Tia Juanita's Fish Camp location will be opening.

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What’s next

Tia Juanita's Fish Camp is scheduled to begin renovations on the new Tyler location on May 1, 2026, with an anticipated opening date of August 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The expansion of Tia Juanita's Fish Camp to Tyler, Texas, reflects the growing demand for unique and flavorful fusion cuisine in the region. As the restaurant scene in Tyler continues to evolve, this new addition will provide locals and visitors with a one-of-a-kind dining experience that blends the bold flavors of Cajun and Mexican cuisines.