In search of a new favorite Middle Eastern spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Middle Eastern restaurants around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Falafel's Drive-In
Topping the list is Falafel's Drive-In. Located at 2301 Stevens Creek Blvd. in West San Carlos/Burbank, the Middle Eastern and fast food spot, which offers falafel and more, is the most popular affordable Middle Eastern restaurant in San Jose, boasting four stars out of 4,214 reviews on Yelp.
Open for 50 years, Falafel's Drive-In has won multiple local awards and serves everything from gyros and kabobs to burritos and corndogs. Stop by to try the kifta kabab in a pita (grilled ground beef patty mixed with parsley, onions and spices with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and tahini sauce) or the tabbouleh (cracked wheat and parsley salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a tangy dressing).
Take a look at the menu.
2. Gotta Eatta Pita
Next up is downtown's Gotta Eatta Pita, situated at 86 N. Market St. With 4.5 stars out of 412 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot, offering salads and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Stuff a pita or a bowl with chicken shawarma, falafel or a combination of the two; and don't forget to add a side of hummus and finish the meal with baklava — a filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and honey.
View the menu here.
3. Sultan Bakery
Downtown San Jose's Sultan Bakery, located at 670 Stockton Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable bakery, which offers falafel, desserts and more, 4.5 stars out of 304 reviews.
Sultan Bakery features a selection of Middle Eastern sweets, breads and appetizers baked daily, which include baklava, cookies, manakeesh, falafel, baba ghanoush, hummus, dolmas and pitas.
View the full menu here.
4. Halal Gyro Express
Halal Gyro Express, a halal and Greek spot that offers falafel and more in North San Jose, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 144 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3730 N. First St. to see for yourself.
The menu features a variety of combination platters, with choices of chicken kofta, lamb tikka, lamb chops and more. Side orders of rice, qabli and grilled tomatoes and peppers are also available, as well as yogurt drinks, hot coffee and canned soda.
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