Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 13325 reviews

What Alverta Green doesn't like about Falafel's Drive-In:
Just went to this one after seeing the rating with 1500+ reviews. Overrated Mediterranean food joint. People coming here might not have had Mediterranean food in other places. Ordered large Chicken Pita, Chicken Salad and baba ghannouj. Chicken pita was super dry. Chicken salad was okay but quantity was less for a large bowl. Baba ghannouj was better, comes with two pitas on the side, but not the best in town. No spi... View all feedback. What shaomai likes about Falafel's Drive-In:
The banana milkshakes definitely are the best I’ve ever had! They taste just like frozen bananas blended with milk — light, not too sweet, and totally natural. I think the falafels are ok, but I usually get the gyros when I come here. The gyros are a bit of a surprise — they don’t give you those thin, flat strips of lamb like most gyros places, they give you nice, huge, chunks of lamb. Really good! Also, both the gyr... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 48 reviews
Dereck
11.11.2022 - 11:28

Pita sandwich, baklava, vegan tahini! let's go! this place is definitiw a must for a falafel lover.

İrem
11.11.2022 - 11:28

The Pita sandwich is vegan as it is. the personal confirmed that they do not try to dilute with acidic milk products in the tahini (the soaky many restaurant).

Korbin
11.11.2022 - 11:28

This is a great place with really good falafels and hummus! owner is very nice and the falafels are super fresh! the pickled red beds are not entirely my cup te...

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Joshua
11.11.2022 - 11:28

The whole family can find something mummes here. loves the hummus plate, and her pita is the bomb!

Pol
11.11.2022 - 11:28

Best falafels in San Jose definitely possibly in Bay Area too. Super nice owner and inexpensive chow.

The Mediterranean food joint that has received glowing reviews from over 1500 patrons may not live up to its hype. Some customers found the food to be overrated, with dry chicken and falafel that lacked balance. Service was also lacking, with some customers feeling that new visitors may struggle to understand all the available options. However, others found the falafel and hummus to be top-notch, with generous portions and a welcoming vibe at the drive-in. Overall, opinions varied on the food and service, but many agreed that it was a solid option for a quick and tasty meal, especially for fans of falafel and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Menuism
4.5 ★ from 7 reviews
opilicious
04.08.2023 - 13:38

I’m ashamed to say that I grew up in San Jose and have never been to or even heard of Falafel Drive-in until this past year. This old-fashioned drive-in has bee...

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shaomai
04.08.2023 - 13:38

The banana milkshakes definitely are the best I’ve ever had! They taste just like frozen bananas blended with milk — light, not too sweet, and totally natural....

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liksani
04.08.2023 - 13:38

Who thought falafels and drive ins went together??? I sure didn’t. But it works so well. Parking here is hard since the lot is small, but street parking can usu...

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jmix
04.08.2023 - 13:38

Haha…. so Guy Fieri from the food network drops by my hometown and comes to this place so my homie-g’s decided to come check this place out. Since we didn’t kno...

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cbun
04.08.2023 - 13:38

I went here for the first time last week it was also my first time having a falafel all the hype ive read about this place, is true i had the special: large fal...

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Doordash
4.7 ★ from 7200 reviews
Terry
14.03.2024 - 11:25

We apos;ve been going to the falafel Drive In we usually eat there the food is excellent. Thought to try delivery We won apos;t order again after 7p.m. Food was...

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Eric
14.03.2024 - 11:25

Large Gyros in a Pita had so much delicious meat and fresh veggies. Baba Ganoush is truly a masterpiece of the eggplant variety. Banana and pineapple Shake are...

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Michele
14.03.2024 - 11:25

I have been coming here since the early 70s. Always great food. Theyve been around for a long time now, for a reason. I had my first falafel here with my mom.

Kathy
14.03.2024 - 11:25

I had never ordered a Large Gyros in a Pita before because I love their Large Falafel Sandwich so much. Their Falafel pitas are incomparable. I have tried other...

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Samkit
14.03.2024 - 11:25

Awesome Hummus and Hot Sauce combo. Its one of the best Mediterranean food in the bay area.

Happycow
4.0 ★ from 9 reviews
Sirved
4.4 ★ from 6061 reviews

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