Cheap San Jose Restaurants

Cheap, cheap, cheap! Sandwiches for only $3.50 is unheard of! Serves breakfast & lunch - cash only. Everything on the menu is good. Has great breakfast burritos, fresh squeezed orange juice & wraps.

No better place for BBQ in San Jose. Everything is smoked on site so it's fresh and tasty! Affordable with huge portions! Try the Pulled Pork Sandwich ($6.95) with baked beans on the side. Yum!!

Known for their Burritozilla (5 lbs, 18" = $18.75), which was featured on Man v. Food & other TV shows, Iguana's has many cheap options including burritos ($3.50+) & Tacos ($2.50+). Has late hours!

Fresh bread & fresh meats make for the perfect sandwich & this place does it right! Bread is baked every 5-7 minutes & all sandwiches are $7. Try the Reuben or the Spicy Turkey, you won't be sorry!

Scrumptious vegan fare, even meat lovers are bound to find something they like. Prices are affordable - think less than $10 per meal for large portions. Try the egg rolls and the Jamaican Jerk Tofu.

A local favorite & considered the best Mexican fare in town - which for a town with a lot of Mexican restaurants that's saying something! Servings are huge & a meal is less than $10. Try a burrito.

No ordinary pizza served here! Deep dish, gourmet pizzas starting at $12. A small serves 2 people, they're that full of toppings! Create your own & dine in, carry out or have it delivered.

Known for their famous orange sauce - it really gives the food a kick! Open daily and late night burritos are less than $7 and are huge! No frills restaurant - pay, sit, eat. Simple yet tasty!

Voted best Japanese in town & second best in sushi. Good & affordable, but go early, it draws a crowd! Sushi & traditional Japanese meals for less than $15. Spicy, spicy, spicy! Dine in or take out.

A local favorite. Family owned drive-in that has been around since the 1960's. Serves a unique combination of American hamburgers ($3+) and ethnic falafel ($4+). Great for meat lovers & vegetarians!