Welcome to Pho Ca Dao
Pho Ca Dao stands out in Restaurant World for its diverse menu options, including pho noodle soups, appetizers like crispy shrimp and pork paste, and unique dishes like lemongrass grilled ribeye steak pho. The restaurant is known for its delicious Vietnamese cuisine, with dishes like Bún bò Huế and Vietnamese meatballs receiving rave reviews from customers. The ambiance is praised for its welcoming atmosphere and the quick service even during busy times. Overall, Pho Ca Dao offers a culinary experience that is both authentic and satisfying, making it a go-to spot for those craving flavorful Vietnamese dishes.
- 8373 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126, United States8373 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126, United States Hotline: +1 858-564-0917
As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I am thrilled to introduce you to the wonderful brand of Pho Ca Dao. Located at 8373 Mira Mesa Blvd in San Diego, CA, this restaurant offers a plethora of options for diners, including takeout, delivery, and even pescatarian and vegan options.
Upon visiting Pho Ca Dao, you will be delighted by their extensive menu, featuring appetizers like Egg Rolls filled with chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, noodles, and carrots, as well as Vietnamese Chicken Wings. Their Pho Noodle Soups are a must-try, with options like the PCD Special with a combination of sliced rare steak, brisket, flank, tendon, and tripe.
Customer reviews from Norbert K., Cristopher L., Tazneen S., Becky L., Megan G., and Jiaxin G. rave about the delicious food and excellent service provided at Pho Ca Dao. Norbert K. highly recommends the Bún bò Huế and Phở with Brisket & Rare Steak, while Becky L. praises the stuffed pork bao buns. Megan G. was impressed by the quick service despite the restaurant being busy and the freshness of the meal.
Overall, Pho Ca Dao is a fantastic choice for a meal, offering a wide range of options for all dietary preferences. The ambiance and service make for a pleasant dining experience, and the flavorful dishes will leave you satisfied and coming back for more.

First visit here oost-COVID. Why did I wait so long?! We had a nice table outside for lunch. Traffic noise on Mira Mesa Blvd was very noticeable. I had my favorite, Bún bò Huế (5/5 $15 50). Still the best IMHO outside of Vietnam. My wife had Phở with Brisket & Rare Steak (4/5 $12.75). Service was very good.

I can't remember how many times I've been visiting and this is my first time to do review. I really like their foods specifically the egg rolls, Vietnamese noodles and classic spring rolls that's why we always coming back.

The foods of the pho ca day was tasty and the service is okay but the ambiance was great esp. Like the area.

This is a chain restaurant so hopefully you should get the same quality and consistency at each place, but your mileage may vary (YMMV). We got the stuffed pork bao buns which were a HIT!!! I'm not usually a bao bun fan, but the presentation was more of a taco than an typical bun, which was a nice change. There was a TON of meat and it was so tender and full of flavor. I was a little unimpressed with the Pho at this particular visit; it felt a little watered down or lacking the depth of flavor I was expecting. I've had good bowls here before, but this one was off. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt as assume it was a one batch mistake, knowing that I've had good bowls before. Either way, the service is quick and they even have a little robot that delivers the dishes to you!

There was a bit of a wait when we showed up but their turnover was impressive. You walk up and write in your name/how many are in your party on their notebook. The restaurant was very busy but despite that, the service was very quick! They were great. The whole meal tasted super fresh and is great for rainy weather. Definitely recommend this place and hope to go back soon!

We visited around 7pm on Friday. There were plenty of parking spots in the back and plenty of tables. The waiter and waitress were very nice. They've got the robots that carry food over to the tables. We got: N1 house special pho that's got everything. It's pretty big and looks decent. N18 that's steak pho. For some reason the soup is yellow. It's so yellow even the noodles turned yellow. The soup is on the sweeter side. VN1 that's spicy lemongrass beef soup. It looked like regular pho with added spicy oil on top. But the lemongrass flavor is there. It's not really spicy and it doesn't come with the proper vegetables that normally come with this soup. Oh and no sate sauce either. It's ok but definitely not like the real bun bo hue. We also have a pick your own protein vermicelli bowl (grilled pork/egg roll vermicelli salad bowl). It's pretty decent in size. The egg roll was a little burnt but I am not picky. We Also got a rice dish that's got lemongrass beef and garlic rice. Oh this dish was not good, the rice was dry and had minimum garlic flavor. The onion was raw so it's kinda spicy (not a fan of this). I would say this is the worst dish tonight. Overall this place is good if you are not looking for authentic Vietnamese food.