50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in San Jose

“the lettuce wrap was amazing. super delicious.“

“Foods good but the prices are very high for a hamburger place.“

“Really good local joint for excellent Hawaiian BBQ. So many good menu selections with bbq nix. Different plates, chicken katsu, kalua pork, etc. Staff is really friendly and helpful and they are always have good traffic and plenty of seating.“

“Half-pound (and up) fresh ground chuck burgers perfectly cooked. Plenty of menu options like turkey, bison, ostrich & more. The fries are excellent, and you load up your burger with all the fixins. Simply the best burger in the South Bay - even better that what Kirks USED to be.“

“Good chili dogs. When I ordered the order taker was conversational.“

“Long overdue review, But I've been going to Thai Elephant Express since they've open. I can remember when their Pad Thai prices were around 8-9$ a plate! (Miss these prices )

Although prices have gone up, the quality hasn't changed. Everything I've tried here is delicious.

My go order is usually the 2 plate combo with, Rice, Garlic chicken and either the yellow curry chicken or tamarin fish.

If you haven't tried their Pad Thai, I would strongly recommend this as well. The portion sizes in everything you order is very generous, and their service is friendly and quick!

Parking can be a bit crazy, so sometimes I'll park across the street at Target, and then walk over.

Will recommend to anyone in the area looking for some great Thai takeout!“

“First time eating here and it was a great experience! Staff was fun and seem to be enjoying themselves! GOOD FOOD!~“

“yummy chilly french 🍟 s friendly staff“

“Amazing food every time! I love love love it!!!!!!!!“

“First time trying, didn’t expect to get attitude from the lady wearing glasses serving the food behind the counter. Walked in and patiently waited in line to order only for her to be fed up with us when we were about to order. Still ordered, just now tried a bite of the orange chicken and fried rice. It is pretty yummy and the portions served are perfect for the price. I don’t know what happened to the lady prior to taking our order and can understand if maybe something happened before we had arrived but it was a very unsolicited situation. Would go again for the food, but maybe not due to the service.
Edit: To answer reply, the lady we interacted with was asian.“

“What can you say about In N Out burger. Best burgers 🍔 around.“

“My favorite place to eat 👍🏽“

“I’ve been here multiple times and the food/service is amazing!! It’s a good spot to just come and hang out, the only thing I would say is they’re missing Oscar!!! Best cashier but I haven’t seen him in a minute wish he would come back!! The new girl could learn a couple things“

“Koubby (think kibbee), balls, football-shaped, cracked wheat outer shell with perfectly seasoned ground lamb, onion and pine nut filling is my all-time favorite. Tabbouleh Salad, Gyros, Falafels, Onion Rings, amazing shakes and refreshing lemonade also worthy!“

“Was concerned it would be crazy but they were handling the drive thru well. No back up! Pick up was perfect. They haven’t started curbside pickup yet when ordering through the app. They have order windows and plenty of shaded seating outside. Everyone was very friendly.“

“Delicious!!! First time here so I wasn’t sure what to order. Ended up ordering the tuna lovers bowl. Next time I will customize it a bit more and it will be even better!“

“I walked in at 9:50 p.m. and they close at 10:00 and I've worked enough service jobs so I felt bad for the employees and apologized that I was showing up so late but they were extremely kind and friendly and said they were more than happy to make my food.

Monceis was the manager from what I could tell and he is extremely personable and friendly. There was a guy named Chris on the grill and the entire crew was working hard but they were friendly.

The food was great as expected but the service was even better! I got the double bacon cheeseburger with extra mushrooms and fried onions and it was fabulous.

Parking: It can get packed during business hours but there's still plenty of parking!

Kid-friendliness: Every kid loves burgers and fries and milkshakes! ?

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“This great hot dog place offers take away and sit out side dining with no inside dining. The array of dogs includes Kraft, chili, cheese, loaded and more. Options for the dog include 100% beef or for about $1 more, a beef and pork sausage type, and an array of burgers too
I about died to see hostess® shakes with ding dings. I had one and was excited for up
Grade over the ding dings in my school lunch box. Lots of fries too
Lots of shakes and ice cream concoctions from tastes freeze.
Accessible height order and pick up counter
Outdoor stone tables are hard to use with wheel chair.
The venue sits on a busy I trtsectio so expect noise“

“great food, $10.00 more than G Habit burgers.“

“It's finally healthy fast food. I can go here get salmon, brussel sprouts and healthy food for me meals quickly. Very handy when I don't have time to cook and don't want to eat unhealthy m thanks for existing boltiful, I need you in my life“

“Vegetarian options: Grilled cheeses are an available option

Parking: It's a busy plaza, so sometimes is hard to find parking directly in front of the store.

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of seating and high chairs available. They have a kids menu

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of aisle space and tables reserved for those with a disability“

“servicio rápido y muy amables“

“Best Carl's Jr! Great staff improvement over the last few years.

Shout out to the comedian late night drive though operator, and the guy with the beard!

You make my my late night drive through missions worth it!

Cheers!“

“Loved the food!! First time“

“workers were the nicest people i’ve ever met, and the food was probably the best i’ve had from America. only thing id fix is their location; i wish i lived closer to this restaurant

my qualifications: i’m chinese and eat out a LOT“

“customer service food 😋 👌 🙌“

“Honestly if price isn't an issue, Five Guys are near the top of fast casual chain burger shops.

They had a buy one get one free deal recently and at that price, it's a 5 out of 5 stars.

Fries are great too for pricing and overall definitely worth a try even at full pricing.“

“Made it on opening day! Busy but moves quickly! Great kids play area!“

“lettuce wrap onion ring. ice coffee on hazel flavor with onion ring.. love it .“

“First of all, I like how friendly the cashier was. There's only one person at the front and I don't know how many inside making the food. But I love all their drinks, especially the fruit drinks. It was prepared. Really nice. The quality of their service is exceptional.

My favorite drink is the classic Hong Kong milk tea with the small pearls and salted cheese on top. Of course 50% sweetness, lowest ice and large size.“

“Flame broiled taste any time“

“Convenient, quick, late evening availability. After a long flight into San Jose, we arrived late and were hungry. We stopped at this Taco Bell on our way home. Service was quick and easy through the drive-thru. Easy, pleasant transaction, although the prices are higher than I remember: 5 items = $24.“

“2024.12.22

They have a machine at the drive thru to take your order. Cashier is still human. Glad no one has lost jobs to robots… yet…
Regular chili cheese fries $3.99
Corn dog $2.29
Strawberry lemonade small $2.99“

“All is great, burgers are always 10/10 but my only complaint is that whoever works on putting the fries in the bag in the village oaks location... please give more, our cup of fries wasnt fully filled to the top. At most FG’ we’ve been to, we get a cup overflowing of fries 🤗“

“From the looks of it, this is a very popular must be southern style cooking.It seems to be always packed and I get plenty orders from Uber Eats highly recommended from what I could tell in the amounts of voters.I've been getting from this establishment.Fantastic thank you“

“service! great fresh burgers and fries“

“The place have great decor but it seems like they spent most of their money on decor and marketing. The packaging was very modern and pretty, however, I cannot say the same to the items inside those packaging.
Subpar burgers are too expensive to the point it feels like a novelty. The burger was a little bit too greasy and the bacons' texture tasted more like jerky. Consistently feels off. For example, in the google review and menu pictures the burger seems very appetizing. However, I am not sure if its my luck or something but my burger (A51 for $12) is not giving asteroid but its more of a hat with a brim (check my overhead picture attached to this review).
Their slushies are fantastic though. Fs will return just for the slushies ($4.50)

(Edit)
I moved it up from 3 to 4 after a grubhub order. I got 12 wings and a sushi for around 20 bucks with 4 dollars off deal and the food was pretty good although a bit generic. You can prob find other similar options out there however for the price, its not too bad. I'll prob order again for the slushies and wings but prob not the burger :/“

“Very clean, Very quick, because of no drive thru. Even bathroom is really clean and doesn't smell bad. 2 kiosks to order if busy and no one is there to take order right away but only if in super hurry because they will be there to take your order as soon as they see you finish whatever task they are doing ASAP! Usually, they are online always ready (90%) before I get there, and I am 3 minute drive away.“

“Firehouse Subs is easily one of the best in the business. I usually hold back when it comes to sub shops, but the flavor profile here is perfectly balanced. While the generous portions can make it a little messy, the quality of the ingredients makes it worth every napkin.“

“muy buenas las recomiendo para mí que hago tortas ahogadas“

“If you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant, well this the one the staff is very friendly. They don't make you wait a long time to take your order or make it. The lady Doña Elena is very nice and she always makes sure that her staff is on top of everything. Very clean place bathrooms are always clean. Let me not mention the food, the food is excellent the rice n beans are 😋.“

“First time eating here and it was a great experience! Staff was fun and seem to be enjoying themselves! GOOD FOOD!~“

“JC's has been my go-to BBQ spot for over 25 years. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their beef ribs! The meat is always falling off the bone. And they're big! The hot links are addictive, the chicken is perfect and when I used to work close by, on my lunch break I would frequently get their pulled pork. I'm obsessed with the garden salad & dressing!! Always so consistently fresh and crisp! Would recommend 10 out of 10!“

“I love that they customize my burger exactly how I like it—fresh lettuce right on top every time. The food is consistently cooked to the same solid standard you’d expect from any Carl's Jr. location, which makes each visit reliable and satisfying.

The fries this time were a real highlight—hot, steamy, and perfectly cooked. The salt was just right, and they had that ideal balance of crisp on the outside while staying tender and chewable inside, never stiff or dry. It’s those little details that make a big difference in the overall experience.

Overall, the combination of a freshly prepared burger, flavorful fries, and consistent quality makes this spot a dependable choice when you’re craving classic fast food done well. It’s the kind of meal that hits every time, leaving you satisfied and happy.“

“I always get hot food & fast service, people forever friendly“

“Not gonna lie: I love McDonalds. They have researched the correct ingredients, temperature, texture, size, and color for each product. They sell the same thing at every McDonald’s. It always tastes the same and I’m always happy I went there. Ba da da da da.“

“Marta was the BEST worker I have ever encountered at any fast food restaurant! Her level of customer service is outstanding! She was so friendly from the start smirking and with positive energy even though I came in right before closing! The ambiance is great here and they even decorated for Christmas! Workers that provide level of service with the hospitality deserve a raise and after getting to know her she's been working for Taco for 15 years and has worked at multiple of their restaurants throughout the years! The food was also great!“

“I have been to many Taco Bell’s in my life time across multiples states and even in Japan, there’s something about this one that is absolutely amazing, and because the ingredients are the same, that something has to be the staff and the leadership. It’s by far the freshest and most consistent textbook tacobell experience, the food is never watery and always super fast, warm, proportionate as one would expect from looking at the menu and they never let me down. I can the these workers care quality.

I want to give my sincere thanks to the staff, the leadership and the owner. Your tacobell is one of best ever.

Thank you, 🌮😋“

“Rootbeer freeze in a frozen mug!!! 1hr free wifi in a quiet clean setting! Friendly staff! I was able to make a quick pit stop to get a contract sent out. I arrived stresses, left cheerful. A gem of a place. You cant loiter all day with the 1hr wifi limit, but this means you will actually find a table sonce people dont loiter all day. Beats Starbucks any day. And its a KFC A&W!!! Fun food options :)“

“As far as Wendy's goes, this one is pretty good. The staff is somewhat friendly. One employee always makes Me feel like I'm a bother when I request condiments, but the management seems to run a tight ship. When I go it's always the same staff which says a lot for a business. A low turnover rate is always a good thing. My food is always fresh. You will encounter a homeless population.“