Jack in the Box is a Fast food restaurant located at 148 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95112. It has received 925 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 stars.
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The address of Jack in the Box: 148 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95112
Jack in the Box has 3.8 stars from 925 reviews
Fast food restaurant
"Workers look depressed and unhappy to serve but the opposite amongst themselves; food gave me diarrhea; has a humid like feel in the air; soda machine was packed on with dirt"
"This place was really disgusting"
"It's a Jack in the box"
"Cramps in your stomach and gut, diarrhea, and vomiting may start as early as 1 hour after eating tainted food and as late as 10 days or longer"
"Thanks for your response Jack in the Box"
Workers look depressed and unhappy to serve but the opposite amongst themselves; food gave me diarrhea; has a humid like feel in the air; soda machine was packed on with dirt. I said I forgot to mention no onions the manager just asked me to pick them out I said I didn't want to touch them or have the residue of it on my food in a polite manner she spoke of the foreign language to her co worker in the kitchen after exchanging words they never translated it in the English language back to me and pushed my food back towards me on the counter. I asked her so this sandwich comes without onions and she just said yeah and turned her back towards me to tend to other business. Glad I asked.
This place was really disgusting. I was kind of embarrassed for Jack. As soon as you hit the property, you smell a foul odor. Once you enter the establishment, the smell gets worse. When asking the team on duty what the awful smell is, they act as though they are unaware of it. The inside of the restaurant is really filthy upon entering as well. It was early morning when I went in and wasn't busy, so I was puzzled at the fact that it was extremely filthy with team members on the clock. Needless to say, even though the food wasnt for me, I didn't order. I couldn't bear ordering that for my friend. Would definitely not return or ever recommend.
It's a Jack in the box. It's got better food than any other fast food eatery. This one may not be that well known for its reputation but it's got amazing food upto 3 am in downtown. It remains a hot competition to la vic beside it. It's got parking space enough for both and also restroom. The people who serve here are always good. Never had I a bad experience in 3 years I stayed in downtown. College crowd just makes it more lively n the need to be safe Just gets more obvious. If it helps the cops are the fire fighters are parked right opposite to them. Also, they are quick in delivering the order.
Cramps in your stomach and gut, diarrhea, and vomiting may start as early as 1 hour after eating tainted food and as late as 10 days or longer. It depends on what is causing the infection. Some other possible, common symptoms of a variety of food poisonings might include: Bloating and After eating chicken sandwich the above happened to me BRING PEPTO BISMO home style chicken sandwich gave me diarrhea. Of I could have gotten unclean food somewhere else, but my gut instinct says from there since I have gotten food from there before that appeared to have been dropped and thrown back together again
Thanks for your response Jack in the Box. We visited this location around 1pm on November 10/19. I wish we had thought to get the name of the fantastic young man who waited on us because the service was impeccable, he was fast, friendly, all round awesome. Food was above par for Jack in the Box. Reason for 2 stars, and our only complaint, was the cleanliness - or rather the lack of cleanliness. The restrooms were unusable, just absolutely revolting. Had we seen them first we would never have eaten here.
Ordered 4 combos , we received our order after 20 min and then we realized our fries or so cold and taste so bad we went to the store manager and the guy at the front counter, we asked them to replace our fries but they are so rude and they didn’t replace our order and we throw the food in the trash in the store. This cannot be acceptable, never faced such a rude behavior from any other jack in the box location. Now i feel like never visiting the jack in the box again. The staff is no unprofessional.
I wa as sad to visit this location yesterday. I went inside to avoid the long drive thru line. When I was inside, I was told that they were only accepting cash inside and that if I wanted to pay eith card, i would have to go through the drive thru. I was bummed and considered it some higher being trying to keep me on my diet. Past times I've visited this location, I have not had a problem in the store. Only problem can be from an aggressive panhandler thst hangs outside the drive thru often.
They were quick and the food was warm there wasn't a gang of homeless people chilling outside it was a good experience!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
French Fries, Jack in the Box Original Tacos with Fries, Mini Churros, Fries, Two Tacos
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Parking
Good cus
If ever I'm in DTSJ and need a quick bite to eat, I swing by this Jack in the Box. For years this has been my late night munch spot. The staff have always been friendly and always make sure my order is correct. Shout out to Carmen who works there! I've seen her be security, cashier, cook all at the same time.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: No
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: No
Curbside pickup: No
It looks like a place you'd see in a ghost town, but once you put your order in you can see it liven up. The staff were very courteous and quick taking and making my order exactly like I asked! The food was hot and tasted great, and of course economical on the old purse strings. That's the same great customer service I received when I first started going there a little over three years ago! Someone is doing something right in that location! Good job Dam's and GM's!
Good place, I've been using this one for years because I live right across the street from it and friends with the manager and workers.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Double Bacon Sourdough Jack, Nuggets, Jumbo Jack, Fries
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Always plenty of space.
Do not go there seriously I wouldn't send an enemy of mine there it was not only the smell of sewer are number 2 just the whole atmosphere hey if you like to feel like you're a gangster go there hang out maybe get shot there was however a cop circling in the parking lot that was a good thing I guess but I don't like them either so that's what I think about that Jack in the Box they were fast and making the food however okay you wanted me to write you
This location is not too bad. I live around the corner and appreciate the late night hours and 2 tacos for .99 if ordering through the app. The people working handle the crowd and get you what you ask for. They work to get people in and out. It’s usually pretty clean and I don’t know if the bathrooms are open. Probably good not to open, downtown can be dirty.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Very tasty and inexpensive. Wonderful service. I flew in from Australia and arrived in San Jose at 11pm after 24 hours of travel. I was hungry and this was the only place open and was actually a surprisingly pleasant experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
French Fries, Burger, Cheeseburger
These people still have the lobby closed 2 years into Covid and this is ridiculous. Same for the bathrooms. This is a major problem with a lot of establishments and people shouldn’t have to use a garbage can outside as a table to eat their meal. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is because some of the staff here are nice.
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
this location is falling apart i went in the middle of the day during the week and theres a lot a lot of shady people hanging both inside and out that are bound to make you uncomfortable. on the flipside, i was sick and ordered a shitton of food and it was quick and cheap and the staff was nice. 5 stars for food price and speed, 0 stars for "ambiance" but i guess no one comes to jack in the box for that.
Jack in the Box is usually one of the best fast food restaurants, but this location is the worst I've ever experienced. Inattentive staff, weirdos hanging out there playing loud music or videos inside the restaurant, homeless people outside, and of course the food is awful. The only saving grace is that it's open 24 hours, but hang around there during late night/early morning hours at your own risk.
Jack in the box in the heart of downtown, come at your own risk. Homeless (sometimes violent) outside 24/7. Cashiers are rude and don't inform you when they overcharge. Food was good at least.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes
Sourdough Jack
Cheap thrills. My go to place for a quick grab. Some attendants (the guys) are rude and do not give you sauces. But the girls are very kind and polite and will always give you sauces if you request politely. On a Friday night, this place is jam packed even at 2am. Open 24/7 btw.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
I grew up on Jack in the box since I was a kid in Chicago! If I see one trust me, I'm coming in the door
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Crispy Chicken Strips, Bacon Ultimate, Jumbo Jack, Two Tacos, Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger
Don't waste your time waiting at the Drive thru from 3:30 to 4:00 am They don't serve you. I was seating there for like a30 plus minutes waiting and when I'm make it to The order what they tell me... Sorry we closed for the next 30 Minutes come back after 4:00am
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Women working here had an issue with honoring a complimentary combo certificate that I had, when I asked to speak to manager , she didn't answer me many times then she just pointed at a phone number on the wall. I then asked dqhen her manager would be in and she said she had no idea. Quick service though. And good food.
Horrid place, with horrible east bay owners. Don't give your money to these jerks. They just towed the cars of an elderly Filipino couple that were sitting in this s**t hole! Jack In the Box used to be owned by Purina Dog Food company before they divested from JITB. These people must be from the Dog side of the company.
I had been on the road for 3 hours, the lady would not let me use the bathroom unless I ordered something 1st when I fully intended to order just needed to go to the bathroom first...was totally ridiculous. Not to mention the location, downtown San Jose, already hard to park and they closed off their parking lot!
Here's their Really-Big-Chicken-Sandwich promoted on TV. Tastes much better than Burger King, but much worse than Chick-fil-A. I do not recommend any of the Jack in the Box chicken sandwiches at this time. The most satisfying item at Jack in the Box is still the Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger, in my opinion.
When nothing else is open, Jack in the Box is! This place has consistently come through for me when I've needed something to eat late at night (and they have been many!). Service is alright and the atmosphere is depressing if not scary but as long as you order togo, then you are a happy customer.
Good food the last time I went there something happened at the library it was all blocked off I wonder what happen cause swat came to block the whole block off weird
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes
Two Tacos
One star for the cashier the other for the Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger. Minus 3 for the lack of fries they give you for a 'for here' order. I got a medium, my friend got a large, yet I Still got more fries on my plate, and that wasn't much to begin with. Do yourself a favor and order to go!
I did not like my experience at tus place. Jack in the no #483, 10:20am. I could not understand the cashier and my order was not complete. Besides this, portions were ridiculously small. They did not apologize for any inconvenience. So disappointing. We did not like our experience at all.
Everywhere online it says that is open 24 hours. I hate liars. It's 5:19 a.m. and I saw a woman in uniform walking in. When I asked the women what time they open, she said at 6 o'clock. After closing the door, they both smiled and started laughing.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Ive been coming to this jib for years and ive only had a few issues over the years but not enough to stop me from coming back. And the people here are nice. I dont like the bathroom though and will never use the bathroom here. I will always go somewhere else instead to use the bathroom.
This Jaffna Box is open 24 hours over by San Jose state University they're always busy but they always seem to be polite even with the homeless problem they always are very polite and nice and try to get your food to you as quickly as possible no complaints at this jack-in-a-box
Took my daughter to get food and it took forever the food was cold. No parking anywhere because the parking lot was closed, I asked for curly fires and the container was almost empty too much money and I hardly got any food.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
This place is open 24 hours. They keep the bathrooms open. They carry the awesome and insane and insanely awesome Late Night menu items. Despite the floor show, they are usually polite even with the Late Night crowd, and rarely feel the need to summarily execute customers.
Im homeless infrequently easiest establishments restroom to wash up and do the things I need to do hygienically to fit in, in this world capital... They are typically extremely courteous don't mind let me do what I need to do don't bother me and I appreciate them to that
It's good for fast food, but definitely recommend getting take out. Service was very fast.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Nuggets, Fries, Burger
Good customer service & one of the very few stores that have long working hours in the area. They have good deals in the store & the app. Due to this being in the Downtown area, it might receive some shady customers.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
DOES NOT HAVE A DRIVE THROUGH, but online insists it does, and year+ old posts referred to a drive through. Time to update! And power wash the outside it reeks. The social distancing layout just isn’t. I don’t feel clean or safe anywhere on the property. Such potential
Very rude manager behind counter, the guy before me, didn't have enough for his meal. She made it obvious, kinda of laid it out there saying, he didn't have enough, told him to take it easy man. I gave the guy 5 bucks, enough for his meal. But, that wasn't cool at all.
Employees are Friendly & Helpful Luv the Sourdough Bacon Cheeseburger Sourdough is Fresh and a Deliciously Crispy Crust with Fresh Tomatoes, Pickles & Crispy Bacon❗️ Mmmm Good
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
This place is located in heart of San Jose and I think its the only 24 hour place in Downtown San Jose. Even though there maybe some nuisance going around the restaurant, it’s decently maintained and services the need of providing food. That’s very important over all.
To many homeless begging out in the front
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 2
Recommended dishes
French Fries, Mini Churros, Nuggets, Burger, Cheeseburger, Two Tacos
Late night food available in downtown, Service was fast. Late dine- in available. Go for spicy chicken burger
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Big Chicken Sandwich with Onion Rings and Curly Fries
Food quality meets expectations for Jack in the Box, but not customer friendly. Cashier pushed to upgrade your meal size, by implying that medium and large were your only options. They force you to ask for ketchup, and then only give you a few small packages.
It's Jack-In-The-Box, either you like it or you don't. Of the fast food chains - I am kinda fond of them. However, this location is dim, cramped, a little dirty, and filled with creepy customers. Unless it is 3AM, you have better options in walking distance.
a couple people in front of me the line went by super fast I was in and out of there in less than 4 minutes and the burger was great I was on a very tight budget I only had $5 I was able to get a jumbo jack filled me up almost the whole day thank you.
This chain of burgers is very popular in the west cost. We went here around midnight and the service was as good as during anytime of the day. Fries were good. Prices are reasonable for a meal. Place was clean and clearly visible from the street.
The food here tastes way better than McDonald's! Plus, the portions were worth it. The cashier was extremely friendly and knew what she was doing. Sure, it's located in a ghetto area, but on a Saturday, it wasn't too busy and was nice and quiet.
This spot is real good for fast food takeout and delivery, however there is an oder that permeates the building. This was the case each time I visited (1x month) and it comes from outside. Perhaps the sewage system? In short - I just take to go.
Clean, quiet place with great staff and good service with nice food. Sourdough Burger meal.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Yes
I was here late at night around 1-2am and had an emergency to go to the bathroom and they refused my right to use the restroom. Some of us have IBS and cannot get to one in time so it’s ridiculous that they refused it to me in a dire emergency.
Took a break for months cause of many reasons. One of the ones I thought to never see again was paying for my tacos and never getting any. 20 times in the lazt 3 years from the same place. See you again in a few months.
Service
Take out
Staff fooled around when I tried to apply coupon, he told me to scan the QR code on the receipt and create an account to use but the code is actually for jack in box staff hiring. Good job
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
This particular J-Bo's has a problem with the sewer pipes in the bathroom stinking up the whole restaurant! I've been there three times and each time I can smell sewer pipes.You'd think the air conditioning would help but it's usually not on.
Most important thing about this Jack in the box joint is that it has no-meat vegiterian option. Plus the counter lady is really sweet and is learning Hindi for its Indian customers. Its the best option for students coz its cheap and good.
Good taste but the location is a bit shady to visit late at night.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Curbside pickup: No
Service was great, the food as always was good and served promptly. The people that hang around the bussines, homeless and needy make it a bit tough to go around there but there's nothing management can do about it. Overall Iiked it.
Very dirty. The tables are sticky and napkins are everywhere. The staff is rude and service is not good. I like Jack in box food and the food was okay.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
I told them to cancel my order, then I made a new order and paid with another card. My account transaction showed me a got extra charges, but I didn't even get extra food. Their manner was mean, and refused to give back my money.
Walked in to order... The smell was so bad had to cancel the order. And puked when i left. Also some guy tried to sell me a bat in the parking lot. Im sure tje health department will have something to say about the smell.
The food was all fine as usual. I love Jack in the Box. However, don’t go here at night. It’s very, very sketchy. I was so scared, but so hungry that I disregarded my gut feeling. Never again will I visit this location.
Falsely advertised store times. The door says 5am-4am every day. Its 530am where are the employee's why are the doors locked?
Features
Why do you falsely advertise being open 24 hours when you are closed at 445am
Worst experience ever!! We confirmed about the mini tacos that they contain only chicken but to my surprise when I googled it ,it showed it contains grounded beef!
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
No clue who was working tonight but I just had the best burger I got from here (been going here forever) plus I asked for one ranch dressing and I got three. The staff was pleasant and the food came out quick. …
Honestly it was just really bad food. Both unhealthy and bland. The place had that scent of piss deeply infused. I guess the prices were low and the lady at the register was very polite, so that's worth a star.
VERY STINGY WITH THEIR SAUCE PACKETS. Honestly coming here sucks so much, there are always homeless people camping out front asking for money, they always wonder in and the whole place is always disgusting.
Fast, cheap, and pretty good. The fries aren't the best but definitely better than Mc Donald's. The curly fries are pretty good for a snack. The service in this location is really fast, as it should be.
I've had better food at a motel 6. You walk in the door and you are bombarded with the smell of piss. Not to forget that the employees allow homeless people hang out and harass the customers for money
honestly, sourdough jack is the greatest fast food burger ever. that bread makes it so unique and tasty. and the bacon....drooooool. fast drive thru, cheap prices, open late. perfect fast food place.
It is one of the few places in the downtown area that does not restrict their restrooms they are always friendly and if they get your order wrong they are quick to fix it always with an apology.
Not so great ambience, okay for quick food with base quality.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 1
The inside is filthy and a mess. If the front of house looks this awful I hate to imagine what the kitchen is like.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
I like ordering from the jack in the box app its more way easier to order and delivery is kore faster than usual.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
As an asian guy, I think foods in here is not too good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
The students that work there are great. Always enthusiastic and provide great service. Food is as expected. In kind of a bad area but still the place is pretty clean and feels safe.
Nice Jack in the Box. Clean interior. Workers are friendly and fast. Love the tacos as always. The breakfast menu is a good size too. I want to try the eggrolls and teriyaki bowls.
Feels unsafe and you feel like you have to be on your guard always... About the food , well we took hash brown burger and it was superb ... But I'll be scared to go there again :-/
Pro: free parking. Con: no public restroom & as of August 2021 still can't eat indoors only take out.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Jack in the box! I love your vast selection of delicious foods on menu. If you want 5 star rating you need to train employees to greet every customer with a bigger smile .
They have friendly sites you can see in their eyes and great food for when your high. Don't be bothered by the grotesque outside, just grab some hammer a shake and a pie.
2 am review. Food was on par for a JitB. I can't tell I'd this place is a fast food joint or a homeless shelter. Either way, employees get 5 stars for putting up with it.
The food is at par with usual fast food chains. It's a nice choice for quick bite. The problem is the hostile customers, mostly potheads which will ruin food experience.
The food is about as good as you would expect from any Jack in the Box location. The customer service is terrible and there are always thugs and gangs hanging out there.
OPEN 24/7. Breakfast ALL DAY! The manager is awesome and there's always something interesting happening. Late night munchies can be satisfied after a night of clubbing.
People just tryna do their jobs in a somewhat chaotic part of town. Don't mind the houseless folks there unless it's to do then a courtesy, they're just tryna live
Well it was open late good thing cause not much was open late service I give it 2 stars bathrooms were not open that sucked anyway hopefully they get better...
It's a Jack in the Box. If you like Jack, you'll like this place. If you're a drunk or high San Jose State student, you'll love its proximity and 24-hourness.
Good food, for cheap eats order the munchies box for $8 but after 9pm night the munchies box is $6.
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
24 hour bathroom availability with purchase is a dying service in this state. Bless this store for providing it where it does. Very clean and tidy, too.
The food is usually pretty good & they're pretty quick.. I'd say that I am satisfied about 80 or 90 % of the time & probably one of my favorite Jack's..
Staff was lovely, service was timely. Curly fries were old and stale.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Although nobody bought my bat and I'm not homeless this is the perfect place to sleep off a hangover and a crack comedown.. Just do not order the food.
Love this place. You get 45 different things to try. So many choices available. Waiting has never been more than 5 minutes or so. Great breakfast.
The vegan Impossible burger here is amazing and the fact that they fry their french fries in a separate fryer from the meats also makes me happy
A great crew and some of the best tasting fast food you can get.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
This is a good restaurant. They do a good job. They can't control the "homeless" people. Haters are going to hate. Good food, good restaurant.
Not 24hour. I went at 5 am. I have work at 7 am. I could not get breakfast. That sucks. I'm hungry
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Would be 5 stars but I haven't seen Carmen in a minute..
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Good for garlic fries, curly fries. milkshakes look good but completely unhealthy. not safe to go alone aftr 10pm. chicken smells bad.
Love the place but i dont like the crowd outside so much
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10