Iguanas Taqueria is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

1. Iguanas Taqueria

7.7
330 S 3rd St (btw San Carlos & San Salvador), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 77 tips and reviews

Michelle L.Michelle L.: Inform them that you're a college student, specifically SJSU, and you'll get a 10% discount!

wutor ♐.wutor ♐: Their orange sauce: absolutely awesome!!!

Brian E.Brian Eder: it's all about the orange sauce.

Camera 12 Cinemas is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

2. Camera 12 Cinemas

201 S 2nd St (at Paseo De San Antonia), San Jose, CA
Movie Theater · Downtown San Jose · 39 tips and reviews

WilsonWilson: $6 movie on Wednesday for college students!

CocoCoco: We've been coming here often since it's less crowded, it's clean and summer admission is now $5.50 only before 6pm. Very great deal! What more can you ask for!?

SaiofreliefSaiofrelief: pick up movie flyers near escalator

Peanuts Deluxe Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

3. Peanuts Deluxe Cafe

7.6
275 E San Fernando St (btwn S 6th & S 7th St), San Jose, CA
Diner · Downtown San Jose · 29 tips and reviews

Anthony B.Anthony Babasa: Breakfast food comparable to flames without the price tag :D great for poor college students like myself.

Pieter R.Pieter Roggemans: The omelet with avocado, tomato and bacon is really good!

Great place to grab breakfast or a sandwich. Order under the "order here" sign, grab your drink of choice, say hi to the friendly register guy, grab a hot sauce and sit down till your # is called.

Philz Coffee is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

4. Philz Coffee

8.2
118 Paseo de San Antonio (at 4th St), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Paseo · 216 tips and reviews

ToomToom: Definitely the best coffee in San Jose. No espresso drinks, just coffee, but delicious. The iced mint mojito is great.

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JJ H.JJ H: try the iced mint mojito

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

5. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

8.3
180 Woz Way (at W San Carlos), San Jose, CA
Museum · Downtown San Jose · 47 tips and reviews

Marlene H.Marlene Happel: get a membership - it is worth it! and bring extra clothes because of the water play area Read more.

Lynette M.Lynette Miles: bring your younger kids here and make sure you have a change of clothes for the water tables!

James C.James Chung: Take the light rail instead of paying $5 for parking

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

6. The Cheesecake Factory

8.1
925 Blossom Hill Rd Ste 1717, San Jose, CA
American Restaurant · Blossom Valley · 102 tips and reviews

Maria A.Maria Altamirano: The chicken madiera is excellent! Asparagus, mozarela cheese a top a bed of mashed potatoes with a mushroom wine sauce...sooooo yummy

Jon K.Jon K.: Try the Cheesecake

Peruchacho D.Peruchacho Dat: Havin dinner

La Victoria Taqueria is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

7. La Victoria Taqueria

8.0
131 W Santa Clara St (at N San Pedro St), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 70 tips and reviews

Victor G.Victor Gaxiola: Enjoy the carne asada tacos or burrito. The chips and salsa are a bargain at $0.50 and the ORANGE SAUCE makes the whole meal complete. I go at least once a week. Read more.

Jake M.Jake Mintz: make sure you try the orange sauce!!

Buck B.Buck Becker: Orange sauce. 'Nuff said. Read more.

Caffe Frascati is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

8. Caffe Frascati

315 S 1st St, San Jose, CA
Café · Downtown San Jose · 63 tips and reviews

Ray H.Ray Hartjen: Great little slice of Italy right in downtown San Jose. Great espresso drinks. Go with the cappuccino, and don't forget a nice cannoli if you're looking to treat yourself.

Benjamin H.Benjamin Hernandez: Upstairs loft area is awesome! Usually fairly busy, not a lot of outlets (have your electronics charged). Fresh squeezed orange juice!

William B.William Blake: Tha Napoleon is so good and of course the coffee!

La Victoria Taqueria is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

9. La Victoria Taqueria

8.3
140 E San Carlos St (at S 4th St.), San Jose, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown San Jose · 146 tips and reviews

Michelle G.Michelle Giang: Carme asada super quesadilla is the bomb.com, strawberry mango fresca on point SOMETIMES. Dont forget the orange and green saucd!

Glenda B.Glenda B 🙌: This is a South Bay MUST. Whatever you order, you will need to slather it in the orange sauce. Get the orange sauce. I think the key ingredient must be Crack.

Tina L.Tina Le: Try to beat the rush on weekends starting at 130am!

Flames Eatery & Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

10. Flames Eatery & Bar

88 S 4th St (at E San Fernando St.), San Jose, CA
Diner · Downtown San Jose · 89 tips and reviews

L G.L G: Ham and cheese crepe with egg! Get it! Covered with hollandaise sauce! I got this for dinner, and it was fantastic! Portion was generous!

Dan M.Dan M.: "We stop serving waffles at 3." Wha???

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Lee's Sandwiches is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

11. Lee's Sandwiches

8.1
260 E Santa Clara St (at 6th St), San Jose, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown San Jose · 32 tips and reviews

TonyTony: You have to try #73 fried egg baguette. It really is delicious..

Kelvin T.Kelvin Tow: You have to try the sandwich here, it's soooo good.

Ryan M.Ryan McDaid: You want an Avocado sandwich

Bun Bo Hue An Nam is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

12. Bun Bo Hue An Nam

8.2
740 Story Rd Ste 3, San Jose, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Central San Jose · 47 tips and reviews

Stephanie C.Stephanie Chan: Jackfruit smoothie is so fresh here! Must try :)

Penny Y.Penny Yuan: The most legit Bun Bo Hue in the Bay Area!!! Cash only and no ATMs. But if you're Vietnamese, they'll "owe you" so you can pay them back later.

hectorhector: Bun Bo Hue is a must. CASH ONLY

Supreme Dog is one of The 13 Best Places for College Students in San Jose.

13. Supreme Dog

284 S 11th St, San Jose, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown San Jose · 9 tips and reviews

Peter S.Peter Stoia: Great place! Any hot dog here is a good hot dog!

Joan A.Joan Ang: The pica de gallo is made from scratch and is a must have topping.

Michelle .Michelle 🍕🐱: Mexican Coke sold here ;]