50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in San Jose

“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.“

“the lettuce wrap was amazing. super delicious.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“The first time here and it was wonderful. Kim and Kelly guided us through the process offering suggestions and samples along the way. Being able to try things is a great touch. Everything we sampled was delicious but we settled on the steak and chicken. Delicious will be back to this friendly restaurant.“

“I was in San Jose for a conference and was craving Thai food, specifically something like red curry. I found Thai Elephant Express in East San Jose, and it ended up being one of the better meals I had while I was out there.

It’s set up kind of like a Panda Express, but for Thai food, and much better quality. Everything is ready to go, service is quick, and they get you in and out fast.

They didn’t have red curry, but they recommended the massaman curry instead. It wasn’t as spicy as what I originally had in mind, but it still hit the spot. It was rich, flavorful, and exactly the kind of warm, filling meal I was looking for. I also got the garlic chicken, which was solid and a good amount of protein.

Portions were generous. I got the two-entree plate for about $16 plus tax, and they packed it full. I couldn’t even finish it, which says a lot.

Food tasted fresh and actually satisfying. Unlike Panda Express, which usually leaves me still hungry or feeling off, this felt like real, quality food.

It was so good and consistent that I came back again the next day.

Service was fast both times, and people were friendly.

Overall, great experience. I’d definitely recommend it and would go back anytime I’m in the area.“

“Great value. You get a lot of food for the price. However, I am unhappy with the lack of refills of the fairly expensive soda. I guess that’s how they make their profit, but this isn’t somewhere I would frequent due to the lack of refills.

The food was pretty good. More flavorful than what I was expecting. I got the five flavors chicken and the house chicken (I think that’s what I was called but I don’t remember). Either way, I included a photo. I also opted for half chow mein, half fried rice.

Overall, the food was extremely filling and a little heavy, but it’s Chinese take-out, so of course it’s unhealthy and extremely calorie-dense. You weren’t going here for a light snack.

Not really a lot of seating. It looks to be in what appears to be a repurposed Taco Bell. There were flies flying around the interior, whatever. It’s to be expected in a place like this. I also found it quite cold inside, but maybe that’s just me.“

“My favorite place to eat 👍🏽“

“yummy chilly french 🍟 s friendly staff“

“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“

“The guys here seem nice enough. The food is very obviously all pre frozen and just finished in the wok/steamer/etc when you order. I can't hate too much on the concept; sometimes you just want something quick and simple like that. But it isn't very tasty.

The prices don't seem unreasonable but I wouldn't call them cheap either.“

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

“I stopped by this Taco Bell in San Jose late at night after a long day of travel and needed something quick before heading to my hotel. I ordered the steak quesadilla and it hit the spot. It was hot, fresh, and had a good amount of steak and cheese. The staff was friendly even though it was close to closing time, and the order came out fast. The whole experience was smooth and exactly what I needed in the moment. Definitely one of the better Taco Bell visits I’ve had.“

“I don't like the new site design with placing the order upfront and then waiting to pickup the sandwiches. it feels like a burger place then the old Togos. the new design is slower and I've had more problems, like getting the wrong sandwich in my bag since multiple people are working on a single order. if this continues to be an issue I'll find a different location to visit.“

“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.“

“Considering how expensive everything has become, this place is like an oasis, offer tasty food in the heart of San Jose. Visiting on a warm night, the float hit the spot, and I genuinely like the fishdog!
The workers were friendly and fast, which again, seems rare for the Bay Area these days.
Visit before a developer tries to turn the place into another ugly over priced condo.“

“servicio rápido y muy amables“

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

“I had the Chicken Mix Bowl with the smokey chipotle sauce and it was AMAZING. I am allergic to dairy, gluten, and soy so being able to not worry about that with my meal was so nice. I also have ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder) and have a really hard with certain textures, usually chicken is really hard for me to eat but I had no issues with this chicken!! The texture was consistent all the way through, pulled apart really easily, and was just overall amazing. The portions are really good and the food is very flavorful. I'm really happy with my meal. Thank you guys for the amazing food. I highly recommend this place!!“

“Loved the food!! First time“

“So, we order firehouse from Uber Eats all the time... But for once we got off our busy schedule and went in ourselves. Big shout out to the awesome firefighters that do an amazing job here in the Berryessa area!!
Oh yeah, the sandwiches are to die for! Some of the biggest and best around, hands down!!“

“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!“

“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!~“

“They have a gluten free Burger 🍔 offering with lettuce wrap instead of the bun. Their burgers patties are on par with In&Out (also offers gluten free lettuce 🥬 wrap). But so many more choices that can be lettuce wrap and their cross cutt fries are better than anyone else. Their service is fast and friendly.“

“Great flavor in all their food offerings!“

“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.“

“A little questionable for the location, but my biggest turn off was the staff and the fact you can't see them prepping your sandwich like other TOGO'S locations.
They were talking amongst themselves in Spanish the entire time, which I don't really care about but that paired with the fact it was all done behind a counter I couldn't see just left me wondering if they had properly heard what I wanted in my sandwich.
I luckily I ordered a classic 24 so it was easy enough. I'd go again if I had to though. It's the only TOGO'S in the area I believe.“

“It's hard to go wrong with any Five Guys location. This one is no exception. The fries were delightfully salty, and there was a few extra in the bag, as you'd expect. The burger was delicious as well, even if it was extremely messy.

My only real complaint was that the service was a bit slow. But that aside, it's a great place to stop and grab a burger.“

“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 🤗“

“Flame broiled taste any time“

“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.“

“It was my first time having this not too many options I like to have options in the chicken with tender not crispy but if you like that kind of stuff come on down so here's some pictures of what I ate Hope you enjoy and you can follow me if you like more stuff“

“I love the quality of the chicken at Starbird. Also excellent tasting fries and coleslaw. The sauce is very addictive. I also appreciate the gluten free aspect of almost everything there except the buns and some of the other stuff. When I flag a gluten allergy the supervisor normally handles the order prep for me to ensure it isn't cross-contaminated. Great place to eat and many locations nearby in the Bay Area“

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

“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.“

“I’m new to this sub house, but ever since I started eating here I fell into a sub addiction. lol 😝 The subs here are so delicious and fresh tasting. A little pricey for me but I still pay for it, I recommend the sweet and spicy meatball sub, and the steak and cheese, and the spicy Cajun chicken sandwich. All so yummy 😋 Also very friendly staff. Autumn is a young girl who works there and she is very awesome and hardworking.“

“I used the drive through and ordered a steak breakfast burrito which had the perfect ratio of meat-to-egg-cheese. I liked the salsa and the hash browns were hot and crispy. I ate in the parking lot under the shade of a tree and the lot was litter free. Good experience, one of the better locations.“

“lil lunch break ... success in my book“

“I had a coupon for a free burrito and I hadn't been to a location in a long time. I usually prefer small taquerias that have a homemade feeling. However, when I came in here, the employees treated me better than family. I felt so loved. The manager helped me use the new system to order since I was so confused. She went above and beyond to help me. I got two burritos and two horchatas. The horchata was decent but not homemade. The burritos were surprisingly good for a fast food place. I'm definitely coming here if I'm in the area again. The way the employees treated me was the best part. They were too empathetic; in a good way.“

“customer service food 😋 👌 🙌“

“I come here often since I work down the street. The store manager, Jeshika, is really kind and always greets me with a smile. She even goes out of her way to make sure customers feel welcome and taken care of. Great service like hers is the reason I keep coming back.“

“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.“

“Ordered and customized Area 51 burger to double w only American. OMG the cheese is so melty and the burger Patties delicious. Enjoyed the tater tots.wings on the next round.

Cashier Karla G was awesome knowledgeable and fun !!

Parking is scarce unless you park in grocery outlet lot.“