City Lights Theater Company

529 South 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Connie C. writes: What a gem of a playhouse in downtown San Jose! The theater is so intimate that any seat in the house makes you feel like you're sitting in the front row. We arrived a few minutes after the show began, but were escorted to first row seats on the left…

Nikkei Traditions

219 Jackson St
San Jose, CA 95112

Christine E. writes: This is definitely a gift shop you must stop by if you're in San Jose Japantown.  You will find a wide variety of gift items, from stationery kits to t-shirts to unique trinkets.  Everything Asian!  The staff is super friendly.  The items are rare…

La Victoria Taqueria

140 E. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Nance W. writes: It was worth it...

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                 Nance W.
                       VS.
The Carne Asada Super Burrito

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Nance's Brain: Stomach, I know you're hungry. Let's have a salad.…

Hydration

310 S 3rd St
San Jose, CA 95112

Joanne V. writes: Haven't gone here myself...My clients bring me Thai Iced Tea when they come in to get their hair did and I like it...

Their pearls in the drinks though are a bit stiff... its kinda hard to suck down stiff balls hahahahha....

(sorry this review is kinda…

Sushi Coast

1516 N 4th St
San Jose, CA 95112

Juliane N. writes: This is not the place to go if you're looking for a upscale, fancy sushi restaurant.. It's like a hidden gem kinda place.. No where near any restaurants..

They were quite busy during lunch hours and people just kept rolling in! This place MUST be good…

Los Garcias Restaurant

1390 Oakland Rd
San Jose, CA 95112

Mary M. writes: Picky Chris approves!

Met Ed H here for lunch (Ed's excellent idea) with Boyfriend and Picky Chris in tow.  Started off with some proper CocaCola and chips with three sauces: a green jalapeno with crema concoction, pico, and a roasted salsa.  Yum!…

Menara Moroccan Restaurant

41 E Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112

Mary T. writes: I just came back from this place, and had a great time. A big group of us met up here to celebrate my bff's fiance's birthday. We got the far right corner to ourselves, with 4 tables. Some of us sat on the benches, while others sat on the pillows.

We…

Bayshore Automotive

1394 N 4th St
San Jose, CA 95112

Mabel Y. writes: This is the second time I have been to Tony's and so far the experience has been good.  I trust him and his staff.  His price is reasonable and he was very helpful the first time I was there (he wasn't there much on the second time).  My car is old…

KFOX

1420 Koll Cir
Ste A
San Jose, CA 95112

Jeff H. writes: You remind me of my dogs, in a good way - faithful, loyal, always a friend.  You don't excite me like my wife does, you rarely get my blood pulsing.  But you almost always put a smile on my face.

I'm sorry to say that while you are first on my…

Evolution Suspension

1585 N 4th St
# M
San Jose, CA 95112

Rob S. writes: I am the owner of the Evolution Suspension. Yelp doesn't seem to provide a way for a business to respond to reviews but I feel I should in this case. Ken B. had an unfavorable experience with Evolution and I'd like to explain how this happened. I'm…

Low Price Auto Glass

1065 Commercial St
San Jose, CA 95112

Zakk D. writes: For good or for bad, I've been here for more than a few items.  

1) rear Lancer window off its track
2) Windshield for a Honda Civic
3) Honda window stuck
4) Durango windshield
5) Honda windshield

Each time I've been here, the owner has been no nonsense.…

Sushi Maru

262 Jackson Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Ken K. writes: Sushi Maru San Jose might just arguably be the first true kaitenzushi in the Bay Area!

You see, most places don't really do a conveyor belt, but more so sushi "boat" using water flow. Sushi chefs would premake nigiri and jive ass rolls, put them on…

Yelp Elite

San Jose, CA 95113

Art S. writes: Give me a HO if you've got your funky Yelp bus fare... HO

There's a double dutch Yelp bus comin' down the street
Movin pretty fast
So kinda shuffle your feet
Get on the bus and pay your fare
And tell the driver that you're
Goin' to a Double Dutch YELP…

Blue Monkey Taco Lounge

1 E San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95113

Kristina R. writes: WOW!  WHAT AN AWESOME PLACE TO EAT TACOS!  I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT A HIP-HOPPIN' PLACE IT IS!  IT IS SO AWESOME!  I LOVE THE TACOS!  I HEAR INTENSE VIBRATIONS FROM THE BASS TONES AID IN DIGESTION!  I'M SO HAPPY TO BE AMONG THE HOT CROWD OF SAN JOSE'RS!…

Muchos Restaurant

72 E Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113

Mara T. writes: Muchos Gusto.
Ok...yeah that was cheesy.

Um wow, sleeper Mexican spot up Santa Clara...I knew that we had some yummi taquerias going on nearby, but had no idea about Muchos.

Amazingly tasty carnitas taco, and I don't even like carnitas all that much.…

Britannia Arms Downtown

173 W Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113

Andi T. writes: It never ceases to amaze me when I leave SF and its crowded little bars and head to places with more real estate.  The spacious Brit had a modern UK look to it, and a nice patio area with heat lamps.  The local folks seemed a bit taken aback at the…

Paragon Restaurant and Bar

211 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Connie C. writes: Paragon's classy and contemporary lounge area couldn't have been a better spot for the unofficial SV Yelp holiday gathering last Friday. I was a little worried that our large group of 25+ would not be able to secure a section without reserving it…

Pizz'a Chicago

155 W San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95113

Richard T. writes: Almonds on a pizza? say whaaa...
You deliver to my house in Willow Glen?.. now you done gone and done it.

My favorite pizza place (for deep dish) in San Jose... I have never eaten there (at the actual restaurant), have always had it delivered. They…

Trailer Tel Rv Park

1212 Oakland Rd Ofc
San Jose, CA 95112

Amber G. writes: We moved here like 3 wks ago.  And I have to say this is one of the most peaceful and clean RV parks we have ever stayed at.

The manager, Bruce, is a nice guy and super friendly.  

The lot rent is $750 plus utilities (elec.) and there is a $500…

House of Genji

1335 N 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Ben P. writes: Every once in a while, I eat at a teppanyaki place in order to remind myself why I don't eat at teppanyaki places.  Long after the flames have died down, the flashing spatulas have been put away, and food has been artistically flung at bowls and…

Quick Learning School

123 E Gish Rd
San Jose, CA 95112

Jeannette S. writes: Quick Learning is a great place to take courses in continuing education, professional development, and pre-licensing, for insurance, real estate, and securities.  Classes are also offered for contractors and notary public.  Tuition rates are very…

Chalateco

515 S 10th St
San Jose, CA 95112

Shay C. writes: I passed by it for years, afraid to venture into the big, scary, neon lit building...not sure if it is a strip club, disco or a legit place to eat.   For anyone else who has the same neon phobia to this place, I am happy to report, it is well worth…

Peanuts Deluxe Cafe

275 E San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95112

vicky t. writes: been here FOREVER
Cheap eats and good food.. crazy chef

I appreciate the fact they stick to basics-- thousand island, ranch or bleu cheese dressings on a simple salad lol

Love their burgers
great place to hang out before class at SJSU

BREAKFAST IS…

Hookah Nites Cafe

371 S 1st St
San Jose, CA 95113

Mikey U. writes: 11:12pm...

Its a work night, as Esco and I sit here, her churning away on projects and reports.  Me, writing this review/yelping.

Taking deep draws on some watermelon tobacco.  

Mmmmmm.  
Like inhaling a Now-or-Later candy in steamy form...

... no,…

Taqueria Lorena's

854 N 13th St
San Jose, CA 95112

Mikey U. writes: HOOD RICH!!

$10 will get you a veritable feast (sans drink) at this authentic taqueria!
3 lengua tacos, 1 tostada de cameron, 1 sopes de carnitas... and a bag of chips!

Picking up some eats for my buddies next door [Gaming Collection: …

Nikaku Japanese Arts

615 N 6th St
San Jose, CA 95112

Sofi P. writes: This place has tons of anime stuff so you can definitely get your otaku on. Ohh yea. It also has lots of various stationary, toys, stamps, magnets, glassware, fans and other Japanese-arts, crafts & gifts.

I like coming here a lot, its a cute and…

Spice Hut

1086 N 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Clarissa M. writes: This place is helluva good, helluva plentiful and helluva cheap. Unfortunately it had one helluva fire and is now closed for a little bit.

But once it opens again I'm gonna be all over that.

Wax Cat

119 Paseo de San Antonio
San Jose, CA 95112

Cher L. writes: 6/11/08 *** WAX CAT IS NOW CLOSED*** (Liz is moving to Pebble Beach)

4/4/08 ***PLEASE NOTE***
As Ranjitha S. noted, LIZ IS NOW AT PENINSULA BEAUTY ON LINCOLN AVE.   SHE HAS NOT WORKED AT TANGERINE SINCE NOVEMBER 2007.  I've been trying to update the…

UGMX

725 N 10th Street Suite#120
San Jose, CA 95112

Candy Kane K. writes: ''it is what it is ''
I'm happy to have UGMX in my life. UGMX stands for it's self. Where else can you get all your entertainment needs in one? I mean you can record all your hottest music records with all the top finest equipment, have your music…

FanimeCon

Tom McEnery Convention Center
150 W. San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95113

Wilhelm Y. writes: Held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the McEnery Convention Center in downtown San Jose, this show is a must if you are a fan of anime, electronic games or Asian films.  

Inside the exhibition hall you will find booth after booth of anything…

Rock n Roll Half Marathon San Jose

San Jose, CA 95113

Mimi L. writes: Back in March when registration opened for the Nike Women's Half Marathon, there was no way I thought I could run that distance by October.  But by the time registration started for the Rock n Roll Half in July, I had been running consistently so…

Safelite Glass Company

95 S Almaden Ave
San Jose, CA 95113

Shari D. writes: When I was still driving my little '89 Nissan Sentra, and lived in Santa Cruz, my glass got that spider-crack thing that happens when a semi pops a rock at you while driving 65 miles per hour. Scary, and a little annoying, right?

So I called up my…

Il Fornaio

302 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Monica L. writes: Being Italian and growing up with an Italian Mom and Grandma who cook better then anyone I know....its hard for me to ever fall in love with an Italian place.

We came here last minute with some good friends on a Saturday night very late. Arrived at…

Arcadia Restaurant

100 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95113

jessie j. writes: san jose has never been able to successfully figure out "fine dining".  which is why for the most part my evenings out consist of one of three things: enchiladas at tlaquepaque, curry from trials pub, or mussels from naglee park garage.  the "fine…

Bally Total Fitness

150 S 1st St
Ste 123
San Jose, CA 95113

jessie j. writes: ahhh...  the story of me and this gym seems to play out like some sort of romantic comedy, where the protagonist (me, played by drew barrymore circa. "never been kissed") in attempts to lose weight and successfully fit into our freakish society,…

Zanotto's Family Market

38 S 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95113

jessie j. writes: can someone please tell me why willow glen doesn't have a freaking grocery store?? and why the old alberstons is STILL sitting vacant and has been for a year??  not that i ever liked that albertsons, it was musty and they had crappy produce and a sub…

Stretto Cafe

The Fairmont San Jose
170 S Market St
San Jose, CA 95113

Nathan C. writes: This is a pretty awesome little espresso bar! Right next door to The Grill and McCormick and Schmicks in the Fairmont. The menu isn't as extensive as, say, Starbucks (which really doesn't have to be. I still can't believe what we do to coffee), but…