In 1966, Anton and Zahie Nijmeh moved their
family to San Jose, CA. They
wanted to create a business
that provided healthy and authentic
foods for their children and
their community. Their passion
for home cooking drove them
to open up a Drive-In. He started
by selling hamburgers and slowly
introduced his customers to
his delicious falafels made
from his own recipe. He told
them, “Try it, you’ll like it,”
over and over again. He was
confident that they would like
what they tried and surely enough,
they came back for more. Quickly
the word spread that Falafel’s
Drive-In was the place to eat
the best food in town.
Falafel’s
Drive-In’s extensive menu satisfies
vegetarians and meat-lovers
alike. Over time, their menu
has expanded and exposed its
customers to unique and exotic
flavors.Nijmeh wanted to provide
his customers with a variety
of tasty and good quality foods
that they could find no where
else. Falafel’s Drive-In is
a truly unique success story,
where one man and his family
lived the American Dream. His
children grew up to run the
family business, which is how
Falafel’s Drive-In got its well
known charm. Their commitment
to authentic ethnic cuisine
and fresh ingredients are the
keys to its customer satisfaction
and company success. The restaurant’s
longevity is due to its consistent
quality and hospitality. Many
of their loyal followers have
been with them since the beginning.
Falafel’s Drive-In provides
gourmet food with fast service
and a casual environment.