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Falafel Drive-In

2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128-1651
408-294-7886
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Ranked #4 of 1,232 restaurants in San Jose
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: African, Hamburgers, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
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New York City, New York
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70 reviews 70 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Got a falafel one day, and I loved it so much that I went back again within the few days staying in San Jose. Didn't try anything else, but I HIGHLY recommend the falafel. It was one of the best I've ever had. Outside seating has picnic tables. You are close to traffic on the street and the parking lot.... More

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Vancouver, Washington
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22 reviews 22 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Read about this place and how it was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. Little place right off the freeway was very busy. I had the chicken pita...small size. It was delicous!! There were big white chunks of chicken and very fresh crisp lettuce and tomatoes coved in a light scrumptous sauce. And I got the pita chips to... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Gigondo sandwich overstuffed with bunch of tasty falafels and lettuce and sauce in a pita. I'm not crazy about the red sauce--I think the food is great without it.

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Sunnyvale, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

I've been going to this place for about 20 years and everyone I take (visitors and locals) loves it. The falafel sandwich with a banana shake is delicious. I also enjoy the gyros sandwich, with a banana shake, of course, too.

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See 4 more reviews by Betsy99 for San Jose
Winter Haven, Fl
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76 reviews 76 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

My wife and my son's entire family went to Falafel Drive In for dinner. Luckily, there was no line on a late Sunday afternoon. We put in our large order of Falafels and we were not disappointed. They were excellent!!! We ate in the outside area which was neat and clean. There was a beautiful mural on all the walls... More

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San jose CA
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63 reviews 63 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

After reading all the great reviews we had to try it.Was not disappointed.We waited in a long line but worth the wait.Service was friendly and quick once we got to the window.Good food! All ingredients seemed very fresh.The one thing was that the Falafel fell apart and we needed forks to finish it.Good price and we will be back

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San Jose, California
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51 reviews 51 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Food is fresh and tasty. Atmosphere is ... a parking lot and a small cramped interior seating spot. banana milkshakes are very good.

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See 7 more reviews by TrixieBelle for San Jose
SF Bay Area, CA, USA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Best Falafel and Shwarma. If you are a local, you already know about this place. Don't be put off by the long line; it goes fast. If you've never had falafel or other Middle-eastern foods, then this is the place to try it out. The best.

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Chicago, Illinois
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78 reviews 78 reviews
61 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Saw this place on DDD and made it a point to stop by while in San Jose last week. Tried both the falafel and the gyro and both were great! In terms of the gyro, this is the best I have had! I was spoiled in college living a few blocks from Chicago's greektown...but this drive in is far better... More

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Saratoga,CA
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54 reviews 54 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

This place is a landmark in San Jose. The employees really have an efficient system down, so even if there is a 30 person line to order, you will have ordered and received your food in less than 15 minutes. The falafel and banana shake combo (for only $8) is simply unmatched. The banana shakes are rich and delicious, and... More

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