The Halal Guys is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

1. The Halal Guys

7.5
81 Curtner Ave 20 (at Monterey Rd), San Jose, CA
North Indian Restaurant · South San Jose · 16 tips and reviews

Nick T.Nick Tenczar: The white sauce is amazing. Absolutely necessary if you also get the red sauce.

Jeremy F.Jeremy Foo: Bit pricier than the original in NYC. Red sauce ain't as spicy too.

Sagi G.Sagi Geva: I always get a combo platter. Yummy. Be careful with the red sauce, it is extremely hot.

Falafel's Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

2. Falafel's Drive-In

8.7
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA
Falafel Restaurant · Central San Jose · 164 tips and reviews

Perry B.Perry Brown: Large falafel with extra red sauce for sweet & spicy zip. Fresh ingredients; delicious food. Locally-owned & operated.

Chris V.Chris Vuong: Large falafel pita w/ extra red sauce. Banana shake if you're up for the calories. Do it. (Also, the dolmas are surprisingly good.)

Francesca H.Francesca Hernandez: The best deal is the large falafel and banana shake🙌 you won't be disappointed!!! Ask for extra sauce!

Original Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

3. Original Joe's

7.5
301 S 1st St (at E San Carlos St), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 102 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Joe’s hasn’t told a soul about its secret red sauce recipe since they opened in 1956 and if you ask, well, don’t ask. Just eat. Read more.

AbdulrahmanAbdulrahman: Loved the red sauce pasta. Nice place to eat, and historical.

Zakk D.Zakk DeVine: An absolute San Jose institution! Some of the best Italian food around can be found here.

Super Taqueria - Almaden Expy is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

4. Super Taqueria - Almaden Expy

7.8
2438 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South San Jose · 15 tips and reviews

Starla S.Starla S.: Love the chicken taquitos! The red sauce is delicious!

Kuya M.Kuya Mark: The green sauce is delicious and should have its own tile on the food pyramid. Paired with the super burritos & tacos, makes for a party in your mouth. You're welcome.

Valerie E.Valerie Escobar: The horchata is perfect on a summer day

Taqueria Eduardo is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

5. Taqueria Eduardo

8.4
255 Race St (at W San Carlos St), San Jose, CA
Taco Restaurant · Central San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Annie B.Annie B.: I wasn't sure what to expect, and I was very pleasantly surprised! The crispy chicken tacos were delicious! Super flavorful, not to mention cheap. Great salsas too. I will be back!

Jason S.Jason Su: Big fan. Great quality and cheap price

Justin S.Justin Sweat: Want good Mexican food? Then forget driving to taco bell.. Head over here for a delicious burrito or tacos.. They got it all!

Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

6. Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant

8.2
503 W San Carlos St (btw Montgomery and 87), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Anna J.Anna James: Mudai special no.1, Bosena Shiro is tasty,has nice thick gravy. The spiced butter and jalapeño flavors in the vegetarian dish Foul I really liked.

apareekapareek: The food tastes good. The ethiopean ber they have is good too. But dont ask me what happened the next morning :-P

Tarun G.Tarun Gambhir: Lentils dish is just amazing

Bibo's NY Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

7. Bibo's NY Pizza

8.3
1431 Bird Ave (Minnesota), San Jose, CA
Pizzeria · Willow Glen · 21 tips and reviews

Melissa D.Melissa Dagdagan: Everything is good here... REALLY!! My fav - chicken pesto w/ fresh mozzarella on top!

A B.A Ballesteros: NY style Slices in CA $3 or less

Mikey B.Mikey Bonifacio: Best Pizza in SAN JOSE!! Get the Slice of Heaven or Pesto Please.

Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

8. Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant

8.0
1261 W San Carlos St (at Race St), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 11 tips and reviews

Lana P.Lana Pierce: By far the best Ethiopian food I've ever had! Anytime I'm in the area, I have to stop and have their food!

Chris B.Chris Bledsoe: Try the Honey Wine

Bill B.Bill Bumgarner: Trust the staff and go family style...:

Walia Ethiopian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

9. Walia Ethiopian Cuisine

8.4
2208 Business Cir (at S Bascom Ave.), San Jose, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 35 tips and reviews

Nicole P.Nicole P: Best Ethiopian restaurant among the many in San Carlos. The twins are so nice! Get the combos and share with friends.

Eletta B.Eletta Bonfanti: Best Ethiopian cuisine this side of town ... Service is impeccably pleasant ... The decor is tasteful!! Ephrem is delightful and full of positivity! The food is amazing!

Chanan W.Chanan Walia: Get a combination plate for your group to get a nice variety, especially if it’s your first time trying Ethiopian. The Doro Wot was our favorite.

El Pirrin is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

10. El Pirrin

7.7
E San Antonio St., San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mayfair · 6 tips and reviews

HeliHeli: Best $5 lunch deal in town!

Chelle L.Chelle Love: Great food!!! Right next to my church!

HeliHeli: Lunch deal is now $6 a plate..

Dona Maria is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

11. Dona Maria

7.8
3974 S Bascom Ave (btw Woodard & White Oaks), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

David S.David Scott: Best burritos you'll find in Los Gatos. Try the Lengua!

Adrian L.Adrian Liu: Order the Mexican food!

Adrian L.Adrian Liu: Tamales are awesome.

La Corona Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

12. La Corona Taqueria

7.7
601 N 4th St (at Jackson St.), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Japantown · 12 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bobadilla: We visit for Mexican desayuno (breakfast). My go to dish is their machaca or chorizo & eggs. Mexican food in Japantown, what’s not to like?

PaulinaPaulina: The breakfast burritos have French fries in them. Bomb.com

Santosh B.Santosh Bhadri: burritos for sure!!

Amato Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

13. Amato Pizza

7.6
6081 Meridian Ave (at Redmond Ave), San Jose, CA
Pizzeria · Almaden · 7 tips and reviews

boxster p.boxster paul: When here enjoy the Amato, cheese, tomato and basil :)

Nima M.Nima Moridi: That smokin hot chick Rose, has the best customer service skills! She has me coming back. SENDDDDD IT!

Susan L.Susan Lamb: Aloha Chicken pizza

Vito's NY Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

14. Vito's NY Trattoria

7.6
90 Skyport Dr #170 (Technology Dr), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · North San Jose · 12 tips and reviews

Louise B.Louise Brandt: Fried calamari, fettuccine Alfredo, seafood Wellington. Service was gracious and friendly.

Tom W.Tom W.: Great service, plenty of gluten free options.

Rolf S.Rolf Schumann: Nice place and good food with a very friendly and professional service.

Paesano's Ristorante Italiano is one of The 15 Best Places for Red Sauce in San Jose.

15. Paesano's Ristorante Italiano

7.9
350 W Julian St (Hwy. 87), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · Central San Jose · 31 tips and reviews

Greg V.Greg V: Zuppa di Porri y Patate -- if my grandmother had made potato-leek soup, this would be it!

Christina L.Christina Lor: Do not be deceived by reviews, this is not a hole in the wall. It is more of an intimate bistro suited for parties of 2-4 comfortably. Great food & attention to service!

Ariana M.Ariana Moniz: Amazing place. Amazing service. Such a nice atmosphere.