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San Jose, United States

Top food to try in San Jose

6 dishes to eat in San Jose, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Vietnamese food

Vietnamese food
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Phở, bánh mì and bún bò huế, in a community large enough to sustain real regional variety.

2. Mexican food

Mexican food
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Tacos and burritos across the east side, with a distinct San Jose style.

3. Filipino food

Filipino food
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A substantial community, with lechon and sisig widely available.

4. Fruit from the valley

Fruit from the valley
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Cherries, apricots and stone fruit in season from what were the orchards.

5. Korean and Indian food

Korean and Indian food
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Large communities and correspondingly serious restaurants.

6. Craft beer

Craft beer
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A dense local brewing scene, particularly in the industrial districts.

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