Subway

Nothing against this store itself, but the Subway app is absolutely terrible. It confirmed my order…read moreagainst this store, charged my card, and then cleared all records of it by the time I arrived at the store. Subway customer service has been "resolving" my requests without actually doing anything. Really disappointing experience -- I'll never place an online order with Subway again. Such a popular chain, yet surprisingly poor management of their digital services.

Left the Kaiser hospital for a blood test and my wife was extremely hungry, so we opted to grab…read moresome quick sandwiches and boy were we pleased. We order from the mobile order app and upon arrival, was greeted warmly and got our order in no time. The sandwiches were crisp, skillfully crafter so that the toppings didn't fall out all over the place, and to top it off, it was perfectly toasted! This will now be our go to in this little neighborhood!

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Tea Era

4.6(96 reviews)

1.5 mi•Santa Teresa

After lunch we were craving a refreshing drink. We saw Tea Era in the same shopping center. We…read moredecided to try it out. When we walked in there were a few tables with customers. They have digital menus above the kiosk where you order. Besides drinks, they also offer Taiwanese food and snacks. I decided to try the Tropical Trio ($5.75) which had kumquat, pineapple and strawberry in it. My hubby ordered the coconut smoothie ($6.00). There was one employee working and I asked her if she could make the drinks a little less sweet. She said she would. We looked for a place to sit and wait for our drinks. There is a large seating area inside. Our drinks were ready in 5 minutes. Both were good. They were very refreshing and hit the spot. I'm happy to know that there is a good tea shop in this area. I'll be back again.

This review is only based on the drink I got…read more Was in the area getting lunch in the same plaza and decided to get some tea after. Recognized Tea Era and didn't realize they had another shop. Ordered the Lychee Misty (50% sweet). The tea was very bitter. Didn't really taste the lychee, it was a small hint and a very strong Chrysanthemum tea taste. I know I got 50% sweet, but the tea was so bitter and left like a weird after coating and I couldn't get myself to continue drinking the tea. Possibly other drinks taste better and maybe the foods as well, that I didn't try.

Menu and inside layout.

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Burger Club

4.1(37 reviews)

1.5 mi•Santa Teresa

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Don't you hate when a wannabe foodie leave a 3 star or below review on a local small business…read moretrying to get started, especially when the order chicken at a burger place. Check review below this one. First off this burger is the best burger in south San Jose. Hands down. Patties are thicker than In and out, seasoning on sauce is great. I left full because of how legit the patties are. For reference I order two 3x3 and 2 fries to fill full at In & out. Wait time was 6 min to get my food with zero wait. There is one cook and one person taking orders currently. It is 730pm currently I know for a fact at the other burger spot down the road I would have waited 20 min minimum, plus standing in line. I got to enjoy my food in peace and quiet. This place is a hidden gem. If you actually know what a legit burger taste like you will enjoy this place.

I recommend the burger for sure. A great price for a local spot. The sauce was great. The cheese…read morewas flowing. The tater tots were not crispy at all. I do like the box was PACKED, so if you like softer tots these would be for you.

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Panda Express

2.1(176 reviews)

I mean, it's a Panda Express…read more Pros: Friendly, efficient staff. Place is kept clean. Cons: Portion sizes. I'm pretty sure the owner or manager is making the staff carefully watch the portions and give out ones that are smaller than other locations. I watched the staff carefully give one exact scoop of every entree, while most other locations just kind of toss more entree in until it looks good. Lighten up, management.

The food tasted very old but the rice was extremely nasty i told the managers and I didn't catch…read moretheir name only one of the workers her name is dixi I brought it up to their attention and they didn't care for mine or my moms plate they just replaced it with a small side of chawmain and all the other staff are so rude don't bother coming to this location

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

1.5(555 reviews)

I usually go to this location since it's convenient and near where I live. When I order in person,…read morethe service is good and they do give a hefty amount. However, I like to order online so I can skip the line. Every time when I order online/pick up, without fail, they would skim on the amount of food. It's usually 1/3, or even half, less than what I typically get If you're going to order from here, do it in person.

Stopped by the Chipotle on Cottle Rd for a quick meal. The food itself wasn't the issue --…read moreeverything tasted as expected and was prepared correctly. But the cleanliness of the dining and serving area was questionable, and that really overshadowed the visit. Counters and tables had crumbs, dried food bits, and old stains that clearly hadn't been wiped down in a while. When you're serving fresh food assembly‑line style, the prep area and dining space should look clean and maintained, especially during busy hours. It wasn't a deal‑breaker for the food, but it definitely made the overall experience feel less cared for than it should be. Bottom line: Good food, but the store needs to step up its cleaning routine to match the quality of what they serve.

Maybe it's self serve?

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Five Guys

3.1(160 reviews)

One of our favorite places to get a good ol fashioned burger with lots of ingredient options. We…read morealways get lettuce wrapped and it hits the spot. They're always generous with the fries so a small order is definitely enough for 2 people. People complain that it's bland but I actually like it -- not overly sauced or salted. It's healthier. Easy to order online and have it ready for pick up. One time, they didn't package it well and the sauce leaked. They were good about giving us a refund for the mess. Never crowded, plenty of space to sit and eat. The parking is a bit more crowded due to all of the stores in the plaza. Located in the same plaza as Starbucks and Chipotle and Marshalls.

Visited this place to get some fries on a Sunday afternoon. The place is nice and clean. Staff is…read morereally friendly. They have nice outdoor seating that was clean and there was plenty of space. As always Five Guys fries quantity is huge that can be shared easily. This five guys is located in a plaza that has lots of other businesses so parking could get tricky so you might get a parking spot away from the store. Overall a nice spot to get some delicious fries and enjoy it outdoors.

Interior

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

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A Five Guys hot dog sits on the counter in a Five Guys restaurant.

Pizza Hut

2.6(81 reviews)

I used the Pizza Hut app for delivery and ended up with the wrong toppings -- totally my fault. I…read morecalled and spoke to the manager, Antonio. He told me that he would make a new pizza, the way I wanted it but I had to come and pick it up. When I arrived, Antonio gave me a brand new hot pizza. When I offered to pay for it (because it was my mistake) he refused to let me pay for it. Class act up there at the Cottle Road Pizza Hut. Thank you, Antonio!

Came by to pick up my order it was hot to the touch! Great…read morefood and pizzas done great by two ladies I saw in store tonight keep up the good work!

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In-N-Out Burger

3.8(214 reviews)

0.7 mi•Santa Teresa

Made a quick pit stop here as I know it is less busy then the one off Santa Theresa. The fries were…read moreextremely fresh and food came out fairly quickly through the drive thru Can never go wrong with a classic hamburger or cheeseburger meal!

On the quest of eating every In-N-Out in the bay and so far this particular location has the best…read morerating so far. Be careful about going some Friday nights as there are many schools around so after football games there are SO many highschoolers and their families that come to this location. I've noticed the demographic of each In-N-Out is different on Friday nights. I travel a lot and have been to all locations on Friday and Saturday nights and this one has had the best service. Their workers are all relatively young but probably the most hardworking out of all the locations. Usually large crowds of people but it goes by a lot quicker than expected. What I enjoyed the most about the workers here is that they actually offer to wipe down your table promptly and have someone on stand by monitoring the table status. The other locations service does not compare to this location. I ordered the classic 4x0 and had two flying Dutchman's, but I prefer to eat everything with no cheese and the quality of their ingredients are the best out of all the locations. Don't forget to toast your buns!

Inside

Double Double Cheese Burger for my dad ordered $6.05. Happy Saturday 7/6/24

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Taco Bell

2.2(136 reviews)

0.4 mi•Santa Teresa

Jameer was the kindest, most calm person in that Taco Bell. He worked the register. Tonight he had…read moreto deal with all the sharks fans and their 3 free tacos coupons. He managed everyone and dealt with those who asked for the bathroom. 5 star service from this man. Give him a raise!

They are lightning fast! The little one was not feeling adventurous at the restaurant across the…read moredriveway, so I ordered two burritos on my app and immediately walked over. The food was already done and ready for pick-up in less than 5 minutes! The little one really enjoyed the burritos, and I got to enjoy lunch with friends. The staff was very friendly.

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McDonald's

1.7(78 reviews)

0.4 mi•Santa Teresa

Staff here is ok some are actually friendly and helpful.... food is 3/5 for McDonald's sometimes…read moreit's better. The upper management and owner of franchise may be horrible humans. Tons of bait and switch with their kiosk. Removes deals but then you can't order and deal for 15min and NO other McDonald's does this we go to

We requested the Sanrio ninja turtles when we were getting a happy meal and we were so excited to…read moresee what it was! We were about to get our order when a guy had to check our order but it was kind of annoying because shouldn't you know if it's the right order? Because when I normally go to McDonald's they usually never check the order and they just know it's right. After he checked it, he gave it to us and we drove away. Then we ate some fries on the way because we just couldn't wait but the fries were old, and stale it tasted terrible for McDonald's, because usually McDonald's fries are one of the best. But these fries, we're not even close. Then we got home, a little disappointed because the fries were not good. Then we were super excited to open the Sanrio ninja turtle collectibles! Then we open it up ready for more excitement, but then it was an ugly alien from Elio! And I knew it was old because Elio came out a while ago I was so mad it was so frustrating and disappointing. If you want horrible service and terrible food that's the place for you. Just a heads up, don't ever come here, and honestly if I could I would give it a 0.