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Falafel Drive-In

2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128-1651
408-294-7886
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Ranked #7 of 1,151 restaurants in San Jose
Price range: S$1 - S$25
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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Winter Haven, Fl
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73 reviews 73 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
48 helpful votes 48 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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62 reviews 62 reviews
49 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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50 reviews 50 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
39 helpful votes 39 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
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
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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69 reviews 69 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
44 helpful votes 44 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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Bay Area, CA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I've been coming here for over 20 years. The quality is always top-notch. When I pick up friends or relatives from SJC, I always take them for a falafel before we head home. Oh, and the banana shakes are to die for.

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San Jose, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

Went here as had a veggie friend staying with me. She said it had the best falafel she´d ever tasted and I agree. The sandwiches are massive. It´s a bit of a strange set up with the old fashioned drive up type diner and it was busy so we had to line up, but it was worth it and I... More

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san jose
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

used to be a great place for falafel. cost has increased substantially and the the sauce now costs extra.. owners attitude doesnt help either.

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San Jose, California
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60 reviews 60 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

The food here is wonderful...the falafel's as close to those one can find in the Middle East. That said, be prepared to stand in line to order, eat outside or under the canopy type setting at long tables with benches.

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