The Most Scrumptious Fast Food in San Jose

Taco Bravo

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (818) • $

"This place can't be beat. Parking is ok, they're open late, their combo burritos are tasty, they pack with flavor plus the salsa is flavorful. way better than Taco Bell. Plus they're really fast. After I ordered I didn't even get a chance to sit down and they had my food ready. They use actual real beef and other real ingredients. Pricing is affordable one of the last remaining actual low prices fast food joints."

Hana Hawaiian Barbeque

★★★★☆ 4.3 (453) • $$

"Surprised I haven't reviewed this spot yet. Been here a handful of times now and the food is good, service is fast and quantity quality ratio is really good. Staff is friendly when ordering over the phone or in person. At busy times best to call ahead but today decided to come in around 7pm and they got my 3 orders ready in under 10 mins. Sometimes when busy they will tell you 20 mins. Pretty standard seating for a Hawaiian spot. Like a fast casual spot from the 90's and it's still the same as the 90's. One of the better more consistent spots for Hawaiian in the peninsula."

Smoke Eaters

★★★☆☆ 3 (743) • $$

"After much debate, I ordered the classic cheeseburger. And it was an amazing burger -- the caramelized onions added a sweet note that balanced the well seasoned and sizable beef patty. It might not be a hit with those who aren't a fan of the sweet and savory combo, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The special sauce added a tangy layer of flavor to each bite. The fluffy but sturdy bun did a great job of holding the (slightly messy) sandwich together. The fries were relatively basic but made for a delicious accompaniment to the burger. Next time, I would probably try out some of the other sides on the menu. The atmosphere is very laid back but a little rowdy depending on who's playing. It's a great place to watch a game. Hopefully I'll be back soon!"

Dairy Belle Freeze

★★★★☆ 4.1 (317) • $$

"We drove past dairy belle freeze many times but never stopped to try until now! So glad we did because now we found a new burger/fast food joint to revisit. We ordered 2 combo meals, 1/4 beef hamburger and the fish sandwich. Everything came out piping hot and fresh, which we love! Both were excellent but my preference would be the fish sandwich. The portion was also generous for what you get. there were people coming in and out, so business is busy, which is always a good sign. only reason why I'm giving it a 4 star instead of 5 is because of the price. It's pretty pricey for what it is but once in a while, I won't mind coming here for a good burger."

Turo Cafe and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (283) • $$

"Turo Cafe and Grill is one of the few places in the Bay Area to get good quality, Filipino food. Turo serves the same dishes that I grew up with at home.In the past, I've ordered popular dishes, including: pancit (noodles), silog (breakfast combos w/egg), pork sinigang (tamarind soup), BBQ skewers, and of course, LUMPIA. It's rare to order lumpia shanghai (finger food pork egg rolls) at such a girthy size. And there's is kinda girthy for a shanghai. Believe me, I've had shanghai in other places which were either "too skinny" and/or "too short". There's one place I know of that tends to roll their shanghai in extra wrappers to almost deceive customers that it's actually filled with enough meat! LOL. In any case, Turo's Shanghai is "fat, tasteful and meaty" for the discerning lumpia lover in you!Turo Cafe deserves 4.5 stars!!! @feastyle approved! The Turo Cafe storefront makes the store look as if it's heavily busy because of outside traffic, but I've developed a "system" on how to work with here. LOL Otherwise, everything has been great since the food is so tasteful they bring back memories of the quality Pinoy dishes I know and love."

Shake Shack Valley Fair

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (619) • $$

"I can't say I've had a bad experience here! It's fair to say I'm a regular to this location due to my AMEX Gold Credit Card... IYKYK. I come by at least once a month for a quick lunch. Quality of food is always great! Soft potato buns, fresh veggies, and a flavorful burger patties. The shack sauce always hits the spot! I love the fries here too. My go-to orders: ShackStack, 'Shroom Burger, and Chicken Shack. If I'm being picky - they are pretty inconsistent with timing. Sometimes it will take 5-10 minutes for my food to come out. Other times, it will take 20-30 minutes! It really varies. Staff are always friendly though."

Sandwich Monkey

★★★★☆ 3.7 (348) • $$

"So Tasty!! Bless their hearts!! I am so glad this place exists!! You should really check it out!!"

Asia Delight Express

★★★★☆ 3.6 (335) • $

"I love Asia Delight Express. The food was great, and the prices were very affordable. The staff were also warm and friendly. I hadn't been here for quite some time, and they were patient with me, especially when I had questions about the menu and trying to figure out what to get.I ordered the family dinner. It had egg rolls, three large entrees, skinny noodles, and wonton soup. The portion sizes were generous. The containers were full of yummy food. The food was tasty and very filling. I couldn't stop myself from eating.I recommend this place to people who want reasonably priced and fast Chinese food. The inside was small, and only a few tables were available since most customers got their food to go. I will definitely come back again."

Shake Shack Hillsdale

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (512) • $$

"This will likely be my last visit to this Shake Shack. After four tries, it's time to share my experience. I still remember my first visit during the pandemic. My friend and I ordered through the app while standing right outside. It was straightforward--place your order, get an estimated pick-up time, and check the monitors to see when it's ready. We waited a long time, but our names never appeared. When we asked an employee about our order, the woman rudely told us that if our name wasn't on the screen, our order wasn't ready. We ended up asking another employee, who was able to locate our food, but the experience left us with a negative first impression. As for the food on the 3 previous visits, I've always thought the burgers were just okay--nothing exceptional. Every burger I've had here has been lukewarm at best, never hot and fresh.Tonight's order was particularly disappointing. I got the ShackBurger and a frozen custard (vanilla & chocolate). The burger was a mess--sloppy assembly with tomatoes sliding out, a pickle against the cardboard box, and a sad, wilted lettuce leaf between the top bun and cheese. The buns were flat, and once I reassembled the burger, it looked so unappetizing. As usual, the burger was lukewarm with a soggy, flat bun. It wasn't worth the $7.99 as I was still hungry afterward. The only bright spot was the frozen custard.Another annoying detail: despite checking the box for napkins, they never include them, and I always have to ask. I've had great experiences at Shake Shacks on the East Coast, but this location consistently disappoints."

Katsuo Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (274) • $$

"Katsuo Sushi is located in the Eden Shores plaza next to Costco. Usually plenty of parking here as well. I came here a couple times recently, both for to go and I ordered ahead of time. They have been pretty quick here, I usually get my food within 10 - 12 minutes after calling. I usually get a couple orders of the Salmon Roll and the rolls are pretty decently sized for the price. The freshness of the salmon is good compared to other local sushi spots nearby. I would not say it is my favorite sushi spot, but it is overall a decent spot to get quick and affordable sushi in the area."

Tram Cream Coffee 1

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (346) • $

"The coconut cream coffee is always amazing here. It has little coconut shavings on top of real coconut. The cream is always really good and the coffee part is so strong. It's great for when you need a pick me up coffee. It's also not too sweet. There's a nice balance. The only reason for 4 stars is because it's really expensive. I feel like it's slightly overpriced compared to other Vietnamese coffee shops."

Pho Queen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (132) • $$

"Currently my go-to pho spot in Dublin/Pleasanton. I like that the broth is rich and savory, without being too salty. And they give generous amounts of meat, along with your typical fresh ingredients (basil leaves, bean sprouts, lime, jalapenos). Their vermicelli plates are flavorful and filling too! The space is clean and open, and the staff is always friendly. Great value!"

Macho Burger

★★★★☆ 4 (152) • $$

"What a hidden gem! This is like an Asian/Chinese style Popeyes LOL except the chicken here is way crunchier.Never heard of this place at all, I came across it when I was going to Tong Sui! Glad I didn't skip out on it.I tried their Spicy Chicken Sandwich and their Fries, both so delicious! The chicken was tender, crispy, and juicy while the fries really tasted like Jolibee's fries to me.I really wanted to try their Shrimp burger but it wasn't on the kiosk when I arrived. ): Guess that'll have to be a trip for another time!"

Teriyaki City Grill - Pleasanton

★★★★☆ 4.1 (142) • $$

"This place continues to have great service great food and great prices. Even my sister and her family who sometimes can be picky. Love this place! Great for a little quick bite like the gyoza and sushi or a full meal like one of their bowls. The salmon bowl is by far my favorite!"

Tram Cream Coffee 2

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (242) • $

"This place was great! The wait time was around 5ish minutes for our drinks, and the workers were kind.The Tiramisu cream Latte was a great mix of sweet yet bitter. It was not overwhelmingly sweet, and the cream taste amazing. For the amount of ice in the cup, I'd say it was a good amount since the coffee is strong.The Matchahaya was basically a Matcha flavored smoothie. It's a blended matcha drink and the matcha flavor was definitely there. Bonus points because there was an ice cream scoop on top as well. Definitely on the sweeter side however, so it a great drink for kids!All around a great place! Would come again!"

King Eggroll Express

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (155) • $$

"Solid Chinese food, not to mention fast and convenient. Egg rolls and fried chicken are a must and everything is seasoned well from the fried rice to the chow mein and all of the side are tasty as well ."

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.2 (99)

"Fresh made hand breaded chicken, and friendly service. It was seasoned very well and very tender and juicy. I wouldn't get the shrimp again, as I saw it was pre breaded and frozen, and I just wouldn't pay for that. I ordered some corn bread which I loved. Nice guys working there and very accommodating. Good price point as well."

Primo’s Deli

★★★★★ 4.7 (77) • $$

"COME ON !!!! Everyone this little hole in the wall deli is the bomb. My Ruben was delicious juicy and top quality. Nice tables inside and out side too. I pulled in at 12.30 on a Wednesday and I was the only one. You gotta come try this hidden gem I definitely recommend it. You have to "Support Apoyo these familia business""

Tea Era

★★★★★ 4.6 (79) • $$

"Great service! It's been awhile since I had boba and this definitely hit the spot. They have a wide variety of drink options and food options as well, although I came here just for the boba. I'll be sure to come back to try the food."

Onigilly Japanese Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (98) • $$

"Got really excited after my first visit and came back again on a Wednesday. Signature poke bowl again which was still good but a little too heavy on the sauce (too much salt and acid) on this second visit, and the fish didn't seem as fresh as that first visit. Still going to be a go to lunch spot since they have a good range of options (curry, noodles) and need to try their onigiris."

Chowking

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (189) • $

"Amazing Service at Chowking Milpitas with Room for ImprovementI recently visited Chowking in Milpitas and had a delightful experience, largely thanks to the exceptional service provided by Isabel. She was incredibly attentive and efficient throughout my visit. When I asked for extra ice for my Thai iced tea, she promptly fulfilled my request with a smile, showcasing her excellent multitasking skills by seamlessly taking orders and answering the phone simultaneously.Towards the end of my meal, as I was contemplating ordering something to go, Isabel proactively approached me near the counter and offered assistance in selecting additional items from the menu. Her proactive and friendly approach truly enhanced my dining experience at Chowking.While the service was outstanding, there is room for improvement in the serving quantity of certain dishes. For instance, I ordered the beef wanton noodle soup and was slightly disappointed to find only one small wanton included in the dish. Enhancing the portion sizes to match customer expectations would further elevate the overall dining experience.In terms of location, Chowking's proximity to Seafood City is convenient, allowing patrons to enjoy a quick snack after shopping for groceries. The accessibility and convenience of the location make it a desirable spot for a post-shopping meal or snack, the atmosphere is decent. Overall, my experience at Chowking Milpitas was primarily positive, thanks to Isabel's exceptional service. With a focus on enhancing serving quantities to align with customer expectations, Chowking has the potential to further excel in providing a memorable dining experience."

US Chinese Food

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (122) • $

"I love this Chinese food it's in a good location yummy Chinese food il love the Orange chicken"

Pav Bhaji and More

★★★★☆ 4.4 (50)

"First timer having Mumbai street food. We ordered the masala vada pav and a chai. The vada pav was full of flavor and had perfect a perfect spice level. Really enjoyed this as a late night snack, will be going back to try other items on the menu."

Shake Shack Westfield Oakridge

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (104) • $$

"Found myself at Oakridge Mall for the first time in years with time to kill. I was craving a hot dog, so checked out the food court and saw that Shake Shack had them. I'd heard good things about Shake Shack, so decided to give them a try. You have to order from a screen on the counter, and then they text you when your order is ready. I ordered two hot dogs and a Coke, and they texted me a few minutes later. The hot dogs were split down the middle and nicely caramelized. The bun was nice and soft. I removed a star because there didn't seem to be a way to add toppings, except for the ketchup bottle on the counter. I would have like mustard and chopped onions, but it tasted pretty good plain."

Carnitas Huandacareo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (51) • $

"Came here on a Friday night and you can smell the truck from quite a ways away! I came at 10pm and things were chill (two people ahead of us), but we juuust beat the line because at 10:15, the line went down past the length of the truck! Everyone seemed to be coming from a nearby event.The parking is plenty at night right by the Home Depot area. There is outdoor seating under tents right next to the truck.We waited half an hour for our tacos. The cashier was so nice; we were short a few cents and she didn't charge us. Got seven tacos for a bit over $20. There's no prices displayed on the truck. It cracked me up how they taped a mask over the picture on the truck, and it was also funny how you can see the orders being entered to cook by looking at an iMessage screen on their big TV. I got the lengua and the tripa~Tripas: SOOO good! I've had tripas from other places and this truck doesn't cut them down as much. It had some long pieces of tripas.Lengua: Delicious! The lengua was soft and chewy, and I got it as a contrast to my crispy tripas.The flavoring of this spot is BOMB. While tacos are just meat, cilantro, onions, lime and some sauce, I feel like Carnitas Huandacareo does simplicity really well. There's an array of other foods besides tacos too like quesedillas, tortas, and more! All of the sauces were BOMB. Be sure to ask for more! Their orange sauce is thick and not too roasted. All sauces were adequately spicy. I think the long wait was totally worth it and I definitely want to try the other items on their menu!"

Carnitas El Rincon - Keyes

★★★★☆ 3.9 (55) • $

"This location is clean and of course their carnitas are amazing as always! Their molcajete salsa is the best, super tasty and not too spicy."

Carnitas El Rincon - Alma

★★★★☆ 3.9 (55) • $

"You obviously come here to chow down on some carnitas and they have 2 types for you to choose from -- meat only and mixed with pieces of buche and who knows what other piggy parts. The tacos were served with onions, cilantro, and red and green salsas on the side, with lime wedges on the plate.So how's the meat? The carnitas is tasty and tender but both were very salty. That said, go for the mixed carnitas, it adds extra juiciness and textures to each bite. I wanted to try the chicharron tacos but they were out. I'm not sure if they make it any longer or they were sold out."

King Eggroll Express

★★★★☆ 3.5 (50) • $$

"King Eggroll Express opened where New King Roll Express was. Same infrastructure, same kind of food, new owners. No decor.Offerings: drinks, smoothies, bahn mi, dim sum, soups, salads, appetizers, chinese food scoop & go. Ordered at register. Food either scoop ready to go or made to order. Eats: grilled port bahn mi (7.50) ready in 8 minutes-Yuge baguette toasted filled with cilantro, cucumbers, daikon, carrot schreds, jalepeno slices, freshly grilled pork piecea.Yummy comfort food. Didn't taste pate. Spread too thin? Slightly buttery. Doubt it would travel well. Ate it all pronto. 4ish stars. Prepped food behind glass looked fresh..*service was quick, prompt, courteous. Not busy when i went.."

Que Huong Fast Food

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (52) • $

"Very friendly and great price. $15 gives you a generous portion of food, and leaves an authentic impression from a Vietnamese family."

Pollo Campero - Digital Kitchen San Jose

★★★★☆ 3.8 (29)

"First time ordering food here and we ordered a 25 pieces combo meal. We chose corn salad, coleslaw, 2 french fries and plantains. We picked up the food at a digital kitchen on ruff drive. The chicken smelled and looked good, but it was not crispy. It had good flavor tough but it just wasn't crispy. The corn salad was good, and it came with diced peppers and feta cheese. The coleslaw was okay, it tasted like regular coleslaw with no special flavors or ingredients. The french fries had good flavor but it also was not crispy and soggy. The plantains were decent, but it was not fried and a little greasy. Overall, the food was decent and I would give it another try since I've heard good reviews."

Macho Burger

★★★★☆ 3.5 (30)

"Popcorn chicken.$5.99. Great Value. Very tasty and meaty. We added the spicy cumin powder. That was a great addition. Usually, this kind of powder tastes really salty and MSG-ey. This one is not. We sprinkled our own Carolina Reaper chili powder and now it's perfect. Dont bother with the macho sauce. It's really BBQ sauce but Asian version"

Carl's Jr

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (82) • $

"Like most fast-food places nowadays, the employees are expected to take care of the drive thru customers first before anyone at the register, I think. I stood at the counter for a long while before anyone even acknowledged me waiting. The manager and other staff were walking by me several times only focusing on getting the food for drive thru. Not even a hello, please wait or at least something to let me know that I'm not a ghost!! The only cashier was working the drive thru window before he said do you need something. I very nicely said yes that I would like to order some food please. My order was just 2 meals and not alot and to the staff it wasn't important. What happened to the good ol days when customer service meant something?? I only gave 3 stars because the poor young cashier young man was nice to me and tried his best to handle all the pressure! I assume they are understaffed because of the minimum wages. But at least be polite and acknowledge a customer's presence!! Wasn't able to use drive thru so in person, inside was my only option!"

Carl's Jr

★★☆☆☆ 2 (76) • $

"Customer service is great and very polite. Food is delicious been coming here since my childhood days."

Charleys Cheesesteaks

★★☆☆☆ 1.9 (79) • $

"Good food . But service is slow. Clean friendly. Needs more options. Excellent location"

Wukong Express

★★★★☆ 4.4 (13)

"I'm all about a good deal so I gotta share this buy one combo and get one free during the grand opening 11/21-12/05 at Wukong Express in San Mateo. It's such a good deal. This spot is an alternative to Panda Express Chinese cuisine but offers better value for money. They have a variety of items like orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, eggplant tofu, kung pao chicken, sweet fire chicken breast and more! Pair it with some fried rice or chow mein. So easy to order for take out"