Falafel's Drive-In
Best Falafel in San Jose · CA
Falafel and a banana shake since 1966.
Falafel's Drive-In has served San Jose since 1966, a family-run walk-up where the falafel is fried fresh, wrapped with house sauces, and chased with a famous banana shake. The Nijmeh family's Middle Eastern drive-in became a local legend and a "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" favorite.
A Stevens Creek institution for 60 years, Falafel's is the 2025 Centurion Award winner in San Jose.
What they're known for
- Fresh-fried falafel
- The famous banana shake
- Middle Eastern drive-in classics
Every award, on the record.
Each Centurion Award is its own dated annual record, and staying current means clearing the bar again each new year. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
2025 Centurion Award
Best Falafel in San Jose San Jose, CA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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