In the Mix

In the Mix is the salad spot on SJSU campus inside of the Student Union dining food court. Since I work down the street I don’t have many fresh options around me so heading to this place is the best option. While the Panda Express and Taco Bell are always packed during the lunch rush crowd, In the Mix is quick to get you in and out of there. I absolutely love the Asian chicken salad. It comes with grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, cilantro, mandarin orange slices, sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, and tangy dressing. For $ 7, I thought this perfectly portioned salad was definitely a deal. They have a wide range of salads, which won’t break your budget. Overall, if you’re in the area and are looking for a fresh option for lunch or dinner then definitely check out this spot.

While «In the Mix» offers a decent selection of salads and good customer service, the taste and quality of their product is below par.
I ate at «In the Mix» on two separate occasions and ordered a Chicken Caesar salad ($ 6.50) and The Sparta salad ($ 6.50). The chicken Caesar salad is very basic; it comes with flavorless croutons, flavorless cubes of chicken, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, Romaine lettuce, and a small cup of Caesar dressing. The Sparta salad is my least favorite of the two salads; it comes with Romaine lettuce, flavorless cubes of chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onions, shreds of cucumber, black olives, Gorgonzola cheese crumbles, and Tzatziki dressing.
As previously mentioned, the cubes of chicken that they use have no flavor whatsoever, and you’re only given a small portion. Moreover, both salads I ordered come with a small cup of dressing, which makes sense, since «In the Mix» charges an extra .50 cents for extra dressing. To mask the dryness of the Caesar salad, and the overly watery taste of The Sparta salad, you’re forced to pay for extra dressing.
While «In the Mix» is the healthiest option for food on the San Jose State University campus, I would rather starve or eat at a nearby restaurant that’s located off-​campus, instead of buying another salad from this place again.

This place is located inside the student union at SJSU. I actually love the salads here! The price and portion size is decent. I usually order Casear Salad ($ 4.50) or the BKT (bacon, kale, tomatoes, avocado, croutons, and egg for $ 6.00). If you don’t like kale you can easily ask them to substitute for spinach or romaine! The honey mustard dressing is sooo yummy too! This place is never too busy and the service is fast, so I stop by here whenever I’m hungry and need food fast! This place is one of the healthier option on campus and it’s worth a try :)