Droool..... I've been to the original New York cart back in 2010 before they began franchising. I only order the chicken rice. I must say, no matter which halal guys location you go to, they are consistently delicious and the white sauce is to die for! Ask for extra packets because it's just never enough sauce. The red sauce is burn your booty hole spicy -- if that's your half that red sauce is for you. read more

My son and I occasionally pick up food from this location, but the last two visits were really disappointing. The portions of protein were extremely small, and it felt like the bowl was filled with extra lettuce just to make it look full. Unfortunately, it was the same employee (young girl) both times. Because of the consistently small portions, we won't be coming back. Hopefully management can address this, because we used to enjoy coming here. read more

I've visited the Halal Guys location on Curtner Ave a few times. The food is okay overall, but I've noticed the protein portions seem smaller compared to other Halal Guys locations I've tried. I also ordered the baklava for the first time, and unfortunately it wasn't for me--the flavor was very sweet but the smell seemed off, so I couldn't finish it. One other thing I've consistently wondered about is a gas-like smell whenever I visit this location. I'm not sure what it is, but it's noticeable every time I stop by.it was not like this before. Hoping the location makes a few improvements, because I generally enjoy Halal Guys and would love to have a better experience here. read more

I enjoyed the rice and veggies, however, the proteins were okay. The chicken did not taste as fresh as I expected, it was bland and lacked seasoning. The beef had a better flavor, however, the texture was similar to imitation meat. Plenty of parking. Great customer service. Clean establishment. Limited indoor seating. read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

Service was poor, had her headphones on the whole time and kept having to repeat what I wanted in my platter. They also no longer had an option that was still up on the menu. The music was loud and the entrance was full of leaves..: read more

The smallest plate gave me the smallest portion - should've known better when I was the only patron in the store , this is twice now where it been dead empty . Here a word of advice - hire people that are pleasant , competent , Respectful , and know how too give proper ratio , of protein/ too rice . Who would pay almost 15 bucks for this - on top of this you guys are serving old bread ; it was rock HARD . I mean cmon u guys can't even serve fresh bread bc u hire the laziest workers that look like they hate there life - and lastly im not paying for old crumpled chicken that looks like it shredded chicken from Taco Bell , the picture doesn't lie - read more

The Halal Guys - Small platter - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

I honestly love the food here but the DoorDash service is not great. instructions are not followed. Every time I order through DoorDash I'm always missing my extra sauce I pay extra for. This has happened to me all these three times so just be cautious when ordering. Sucks because I don't even get a refund from DoorDash read more

Love the white sauce with the bowls here. I do no rice so its pretty much a salad bowl with all veggies with gyro and chicken. For $13 its nice size portion of protein and can really fill you up. The spicy sauce is spicier than you would expect. I actually walked out without any sauce at first, which is strange they didn't ask me if I wanted any, so had to come back, had to because it's not the same without the sauce. read more

I finally tried The Halal Guys and now I understand why everyone talks about it. The food was absolutely delicious--perfectly seasoned meat, fresh ingredients, and the sauces take it to another level. Everything was hot, fresh, and very satisfying. The portion size is great too, you definitely get your money's worth. I'll 100% be coming back! read more

I have ordered Halal guys from different branches in CA (not to mention the original in NY). But I will just compare to franchises in CA and say this was the worst ever. Beef gyro was barely there and tasted so salty and stale. Don't order from here! read more

The Halal Guys - Beef gyro small platter - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

My husband ate it on 2/23 in the evening and an hour later was pooping it all out with severe nausea and upset stomach from it. We didn't think anything of it so I ate his left overs the next morning warmed up and I've been feeling upset stomach all day yesterday after eating it and today have not been able to hold liquids and pooping it all out as well. Got food positing from this place. It used to be our go to . Never again. We went 2/23 about an hour or more before closing. It tasted different when I ate it but I thought it was just a change in the flavor. Should've known better were miserable right now. read more

Immediately I was impressed by the service and how comfortable I was ordering and asking for any customizations! The food was okay, I definitely think there are better, but for the price and convenience, it was good! I had their honey sriracha falafel which may make your bowl take a bit longer to make. Also, by the way, the bathroom isn't working at the moment! read more

HUGE shoutout to Sebastian. Arrived 30 minutes before closing on a Wednesday night. Even just pulling into a parking space in front of the restaurant, could see that Sebastian was locked and loaded, ready to welcome in customers. And indeed, it was such an incredibly quick and efficient experience, in and out with takeout in under 2 minutes. There was no wait at all, and the food was still hot and fresh. There were no moments of awkwardness waiting for staff to finish cleaning or whatever it is they're doing as closing time was coming very soon. Sebastian was ready to serve the moment I walked through the door. On top of that, he was so incredibly professional and friendly, it made for a wonderful and enjoyable experience. Will be coming back in the future and hope to run into him again! read more

ONE WORD - WHITE SAUCE!! Halal guys for vegetarians is limited, it's about time they expand their menu and explore more ingredients to add to their bowls but the white sauce does the job every single time!!! I remember eating halal guys in NYC on 5th ave past midnight and still can't forget how good it was! read more

Not too bad, but the OG in NYC is much better..or is it ONLY much better bc it is 2am in NYC?! Anyhow, i got the gyro platter and it was pretty decent. The small was fairly large, and I couldn't finish it... I do think there are better Middle Eastern food, but not too bad if you're in the area look for a quick eat. read more

Bowl was good. Beef and chicken are soft. But the bread was hard as a rock. Omg almost broke my teeth biting into it. They need to soften or warm up the bread before putting it into the bowl. read more

Gyro sandwich was pretty yummy. The white sauce is really good, definitely need to get that each time you go. Went around closing time, so they were a little low on supplies (no onions or olives for the sandwich. read more

I used to hang out around here a lot when I briefly lived near this neighborhood. The first time I had The Halal Guys was on 6th Avenue &, W 53rd St. in New York 10 years ago. Some people out there say some of the workers from there are somewhat rude and don't like them, but I never had a problem here and still like it. I'm here tonight for some Halal. This is a Beef Gyro Platter served with my favorite Basmati rice, lettuce, tomatoes, along with my choice of toppings, and their famous white and hot sauce. This could be Chicken, but I decided to get Gyros instead. I had all the toppings, everything on it, and all the fixings. I never had this with Kalamata Olive, Bell Pepper, and Pickled Jalapeño, but it worked out. I also can't forget about the extra Sauce packet, it's like a Tahini Sauce. And yeah, that's Powerade. Everything comes in only one size here. I was thinking this was going to be a 4.0-4.2 stars, but I'm giving this 4.3 stars. It's everything I ever wanted for tonight. read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

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Decided to switch things up for lunch and come to Halal guys! My first experience was in the heart of New York at a halal guys stand and it was an amazing experience. Happy to see they are expanding and that there are locations nearby. This place is located in the plant plaza and the parking can be convenient at times but my desire for some Mediterranean style food overcame that quickly. Last time I had Mediterranean style food was at kebab shack and unfortunately that did not do the job for me that day, hoping Halal guys would turn that around. When I first walked in, we were greeted immediately. The place was empty and I noticed that it could use a little cleaning. The menu was very easy to follow - choose a wrap or platter, style of meat and add-ons. Simplicity makes it easier especially on days I am indecisive. I opted to get the combo platter with beef and chicken. I added onions, peppers, and jalapeños. I opted to get the sauce on the side. They offer two sizes, small or regular, I decided to go with the regular since I was hungry :) The platter was a good size and well presented. Let's start with the beef - very tasty, seasoned well and saltiness was balanced from the rice and lettuce. Chicken was also flavorful - tad bit on the dry side but that didn't bother me too much. The rice was absolutely delicious and the white sauce really put everything together. I was very satisfied after my meal and enjoyed the warm and toasted pita bread afterwards. They also have very fair prices for their platters which is a big plus in this inflation heavy market! Kudos to Halal guys, I will be back! read more

The Halal Guys - Combo platter with beef and chicken - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

The staff here is friendly and they definitely are generous with their servings which I really appreciate. You walk in, tell them what you want, and they build your bowl for you. Their sauces are delicious and flavorful. Their red sauce is definitely spicy. I recommend getting sauce on the side. Their beef was seasoned well and I definitely prefer it over the chicken. Everything combined together with the veggies and rice is a very tasty and filling combo. I wasn't able to finish it and it became a 2nd and a 3rd meal for me. read more

I feel like this location is joking. I honestly feel disrespected by the amount of meat they put on my combo plate. I went almost an hour before closing. All of the chairs in the restaurant were already flipped and placed on the tables. My total was about 15 bucks and honestly it wasn't even worth 7. Why even serve if you're just gonna give customers scrap? Unacceptable they might as well shit this location down. I'm not expecting an abundant plate but at least a fair ratio to the rice and veggies. I didn't know I ordered a salad read more

I liked their food but my last experience soured this place for me. I placed an order on the app on New year's day. The app took my order and payment. When I arrived at the location, I found that it was closed. No warning from the app. Order and payment still went through. The app even marked my order as completed even though the shop was closed! The next day I called to ask for a refund. Manager said no problem and refunded me over the phone. After 1-2 days I did see the refund on my transactions. However, that refund was no longer there the next time I checked. Chase says refunds take 3-5 business days to post to the account. 7 business days later, the refund still does not appear on my transactions. It looks like they cancelled my refund! I tried calling again during business hours but they did not pick up. I have been properly refunded to this same credit card before and I know that the refund does not ever take that long to post either. This, along with unsavory sanitary practices mentioned in many other reviews, deters me from returning again. Not to mention that they did not once even bother apologizing or offering anything to compensate for the wasted trip I took to NOT receive my order. Their feedback system is also a complete joke and will not try to resolve your issues at all. If I was willing to return, I would not feel comfortable using the app or paying with card. read more

We ordered food late night through Uber Eats before they were closing. Unfortunately, the food was awful. In the regular bowl, there was no rice, and it was filled with crumbled chicken that seemed like leftovers. They should not take orders when they know their food is finished. We are requesting a full refund from Uber Eats. read more

The Halal Guys - Regular bowl with rice and crumbled leftover chicken. - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

This restaurant is pretty good, nothing like the food in NY but this chain is still good. It's the food food kind of Mediterranean good- nothing fancy but it is delicious! Halal guys have been expanding in a lot of places, I like their combination plate, and it's my typical go to. Their service is always friendly, and it's a solid spot. I recommend it if you haven't tried it yet! read more

The Halal guys is where I go to for a when I'm really hungry and could eat, the protein just tastes delicious paired with veggies rice, the sauces and the pita bread. The bread is soft and I personally prefer the beef gyro than the chicken. I also like the platter, the rice is delicious. I do like a lot of sauce on my platter. I would go with a lot of white sauce and one or two line of the red hot sauce cuz it can get pretty spicy! Service is usually always quick! I like their cookies better than the baklava though! I haven't tried the cheesecake baklava but would like to next time. There is fewer seating inside unless you wanna eat by the park outside. Also, is it just me or is it kinda darkish inside? read more

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FIRST TIME! I always wanted to try halal guys ever since yeaaaars ago buzzfeed people did that YouTube video loooong time ago in NYC halal guys food review thing. I don't think it was in California at the time. Anyway, the food was so DELICIOUS! I had the chicken and beef plate. The amount of food was surprised me! They do not skimp out on the portions. I didn't know the plate was so big. You can definitely share for two. I have pictures of my different stages from opening it then dressing it then mixed all together then finished! It was like a journey of emotions and flavors. The meat was tender and every vegetable tasted fresh! I do have one downside that I did not like! It's a personal preference of mine but absolutely hate Taco Bell and all their foods. The lettuce and cheese in the halal guys food tasted EXACTLY like REPLICA of the lettuce and cheese taste from Taco Bell. People love Taco Bell so that's probs not a problem for you but Omgosh that tasted like Taco Bell lol I felt like I was eating Taco Bell Mixed all together though it was less Taco Bell tasting especially with the hot sauce and white sauce! OMG that hot sauce was so spicy lol like wow but so delicious. Also the pita bread? Is that pita bread? I don't know but that was also sooooo goood like it was soft and fluffy and paired so well with the food. I got the baklava and I was surprised it came in two pieces! I liked it! I am definitely trying the other dishes soon! Whoever manages this place is doing a good job. Everything is consistent and taste good! So happy I live close to y'all! I didn't even know we had one here lol read more

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It was lunchtime and we were hungry. Quick scan of the area and The Halal Guys popped up. I remember a buddy of mine raving about their truck in NY so decided to try it. Menu pretty simple. Choose your style, meats, toppings, and sauces. Platter (4): I felt this was a great deal. We got a few of these. Both with Combo of Beef Gyro and Chicken. Their meats were pretty good. Everyone was a fan of their Beef Gyro. It was nicely crispy and moist at the same time with great flavor. The chicken was somewhat shredded which I wasn't as much a fan of. It was still moist and tender though but I think I'd prefer the types of meats that come off the trompo. The meats sit on top of a bed of rice and lettuce. We got all the toppings on one which were jalapeño, onion, olives, and bell peppers. I felt it all complimented the entire dish. Their white sauce is really delicious and brought everything together. Also loved their hot sauce. It was pretty spicy though so be careful on how much you add. Amazing platter though! Gyro Sandwich (4): This was pretty fantastic as well. It's a pita that is overstuffed with all of the above. You probably get more in a platter but if you like pita and eating it all together, then this is a fantastic option. Overall we loved everything. The platter is pretty big and a great deal. I think I'll stick with the Beef Gyro meats next time or maybe try their falafel. read more

I got the sandwich option with chicken and got everything on it. The sandwich was a decent size and I thought it was pretty good! The bread was soft and the chicken was juicy. The service was quick and the place is clean! read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

Good fresh meat, veggies and pita for a fair price in Ca $20 min wage state. Been before and will come again. read more

This is located in The Plant - it may look like they are closed but behind the glazed windows, they are actually open! Great location, shared with a handful of popular places with tons of parking spots - so you can pick up a quick bite and run some errands or shop! Stopped by to pick up a quick lunch, there was no line so we were in and out in a quickness. Service was good, I was able to ask for some toppings on the side - they packed it in small to-go saucers. I got the half beef gyro and half chicken large bowl with pickled jalapeños, bell peppers, and onions. Both the chicken and beef were super fresh and tender. I also love the pickled jalapeños but I do wish their onions were diced into smaller pieces. read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken & Beef Gyro Plate - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

10/10 recommend catering. Highly popular and punctual delivery. Thanks to Richard and team for making it happen for our party's. Food was raved about! read more

Friendly staff. And great food. I got the large chicken shawarma and falafel rice bowl combo. Tasted amazing and quantity is good for two. However, not a very nice place to dine in. The place had a very weird and unappetizing smell inside. And also, was not clean. The tables had food bits everywhere. read more

Got this for lunch and ordered online for pick up. It was ready when we got there, around 20 minutes after placing the order. The plaza it's located in can be pretty chaotic. I got a beef plate. It was averagely filled. The pita bread was fluffy. The pick-up situation was quick and easy. They forgot that we paid for extra hot sauce, which sucked because it's my favorite part of the dish. Overall this experience didn't really stand out to me and for the hefty price, I'd rather support a small business. read more

A solid choice for any meal. My go-to is the regular beef gyro platter ($14.99). Be forewarned, the portion size is hefty and the hot sauce is spicy, like 4.5/5 spicy. Ingredients were fresh and flavors were on point. I ordered via DoorDash so I can't comment on the service. read more

The Halal Guys - Beef Gyro Platter - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

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Went back to this location today to pickup some meals for my family. I ordered a falafel bowl for myself. I bit into a piece of falafel and ended up throwing all of them away. It tasted uncooked. I could taste the raw lentils in the falafel. I'm so disappointed and I hope this location works on their food quality. read more

yummy food and good service :) this location has been a stable quick bite since forever. service is always quick, employees are nice and will answer questions you have. food has always been good. my order is always: small plate with beef and chicken, green peppers, onions, yes on lettuce and tomatoes, white sauce on top and the complimentary pita bread. it hits everytime. there are some indoor and outdoor seatings but most people take it to-go. read more

The Halal Guys - menu - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

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I haven't had Halal Guys before and I'd like to thank Richard, who helped me explain everything on the menu. He recommended the chicken and gyro combo platter and it was just something I felt like eating. I think it's one of those foods that you crave once a month, but that's just me. They give you the sauce packet on the side so you can put on as much as you recommend on your bowl. The small platter is just enough to leave you satisfied and save room for dessert that's around the plaza. Tip The red sauce is hella spicy. Put white sauce, it tastes a lot better with white sauce. read more

The Halal Guys - Small Combo Platter (chicken & gyro) - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

So it's obviously a mere shade of the real deal in NY. Food's decent but not the heaping plate you get from the food carts. Everything's meticulously measured out. Makes sense with the cost of food and labor in California. But there was nothing like waiting in line drunk and in the cold at 1 am for the Chicken Platter. I honestly think it adds to the experience that you had to suffer for a few minutes and then your patience gets rewarded by a piping hot plate of food cooked in that ancient Middle Eastern style of letting the pita soak up flavor from the steam. I'm glad I can relive those days by grabbing a bowl here but when I'm done eating, it's pretty anticlimactic. Who knew California's lovely weather could actually ruin something? lol. Also, the team was less than professional. A lot of these guys were complaining about how they had to work and dropping "F" bombs every other word. I bet they didn't even realize. If I had brought kids I definitely would have raised the issue and gotten loud about it. I remember the cart workers being friendly, polite, happy to be working, and overall just happy in general. Just goes to show you can imitate but never duplicate. read more

Yummm! I got the small bowl with chicken and gyro. Also got some olives, onions, and peppers on top and there was rice and salad within. The rice was very soft and a bit greasy--but so good. This was very flavorful. I loved how the chicken was--very moist and flavorful, along with the gyro. The food all tasted very fresh and they were VERY full. It's a popular place during lunch time. I'm glad I ordered ahead of time so I didn't wait in line. They have good COVID-19 procedures and only allow 2 people in at a time. Staff were really nice! You get white sauce packets--this is good!! The hot sauce is actually hot so that's nice. Recommend!! read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken and gyro small bowl - Halal Near Me - San Jose, California

Review long over due! Cesar's service and attitude is what made me check to see if I have reviewed this place and I had not. This is for Cesar who is a gem of an employee! This guy is patient, very patient, especially with kids who are fussy ( no tomatoes and just salad, other wanted more white sauce and a drop of red, never ending demands etc. etc.) and never did I see him even once show any disdain! I apologized profusely for their behavior and somehow he completely understanding! Service: Awesome! We love this location because of the guys behind the counter especially Cesar make this a welcoming business. Food: I am an OG for the Halal Guys. Yup, I frequented the NYC 6th Ave location next to the Hilton long before moving to the west coast and missing it for many years before they franchised and we had a West coast location!!! Still tastes exactly as I remembered. Rice could be a tad bit warmer, but other than that, love it! Sauces are magic and make a difference. Ambiance: Not much seating area but then again, I remember those freezing nights in NYC eating this food in the open air has reminded me of how spoiled we are here. No issues with no seating, we eat in the park across it and enjoy it there, or sometimes home. The place is well managed and kept clean. Conclusion: We will be back for the food and service. Thank you Cesar! read more