This is one of my favorite lunch spots in Pacifica. I always get a banh mi sandwich (chicken or beef). It is a very balanced sandwich. The bread, the spiciness, the veggies and the amount of meat. It's also very tasty. One day I will try something else on the menu. The menu is relatively small but they have some interesting choices. I will be back. read more

This little hole in the wall is unassuming, it sort of feels like you're standing in the stock room when you enter, but the food is amazing. We got a chicken bahn mi, mango green smoothie, and pork spring rolls. Everything was delicious, the bread, the sauce, the meat was tender and seasoned to perfection. Great place to stop for a lunch to take with you to the beach. read more

I don't feel Ban mi's are worth 12.50 plus tax and tip. Anywhere. Do they taste like 15 bucks? You be the judge. Not coming back due to the high cost per sandwich. They have a double wide store front so i can see why the sandwiches are double the price. Save the money and visit the world famous Taco Bell and get more for your dollar. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - 12.50 "special" - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

This is our GO-TO spot for Vietnamese sandwiches. We usually eat them at the beach since there's not a lot of place sit besides their outdoor seating. My favorite would have to be the Crispy Tofu Sandwich with Sriracha on the side... so good! The bread is crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. The pickled veggies were delicious as well. Highly recommend ordering for pickup since it takes a while for them to make it. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

See all

Dinosaurs sells very tasty and flavorful Banh mi sandwiches. I just had The Special today. It includes slices of Vietnamese meatloaf, pa te, cucumber, pickled carrots and pork. I highly recommend Dinosaurs if you are craving Vietnamese sandwiches. Check it out! read more

My go to banh mi spot. Some of my faves are the steak banh mi or the grilled pork banh mi. I also love the pork and shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce. Their thai tea, mango mint and avocado shake are all amazing. read more

Banh Mi sandwiches and spring rolls are always a good option. Everything is made fresh to order. Everything is good and I mean everything. Even the vegetarian options and drinks. My kids love their shaking beef banh mi and pork and shrimp spring rolls. My son has an acquired taste to their Vietnamese coffee. Give them a try if you're ever in Pacifica by Eureka Square. Plenty of parking. There's another location in San Francisco on Ocean Ave but parking can be spotty. read more

it's hard to justify an $8 banh mi haha I didn't think at this price point for its size works I'm still sticking with Banhwich ($4.50!) on Taraval I waited additional time with my party to get our sandwiches because workers gave our order to the party after us because they didn't ask to look at the receipts so they got two free sandwiches lol In the end our sandwiches were had jalapeno when we asked them to not include it hashtag sad face Don't think I'll be visiting again read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

The best Bahn Mi and Springs rolls ever!! The bread is so good, it's toasted perfectly and the meat is juicy/tender. You know how sometimes the bread cuts the roof of your mouth? Not these bad boys. The spring rolls are fresh AND huge? A bang for you buck!! Me and my family go here all the time! Also their slushy drinks are good too. I usually get the watermelon slush with lychee mmmm mmmm mmm! read more

Excellent food! We stopped here last weekend after a hike near the beach, and were thrilled to indulge in delicious banh mi and spring rolls. We tried the shaking beef and chicken banh mi sandwiches, and the chicken/shrimp spring rolls, and all were flavorful and fresh. The shredded pickled veggies in the banh mi were absolutely spot-on for a hot day, and the meat was also packed with flavor. Cilantro and jalapenos made it spicy and herby, too! The spring rolls were just packed with herbs, rice noodles, and the meats. The portion sizes were really big, which was good because we were really hungry. The line was quite long to order (holiday weekend!) but the staff handled it professionally and quickly. No issues at all, and all things considering, I thought the service was very smooth and friendly. As far as the place itself goes, this is really a carry-out joint. There's no place to sit inside at all, and there are only a few tables outside (which are not only smooshed together on the sidewalk), but are also near the line. I would recommend taking your food away. Parking is easy - it's in a strip mall! We will absolutely return the next time we're in Pacifica! read more

Huge drop-off in quality this year. We came in 2018 and we were really impressed with the quality of the meat, the creative combinations, and the fresh bread---all at a reasonable price. We came here recently, and the prices have increased, while the portions and quality have dropped. The different meat combinations all taste the same now, and the meat is sticky and hard, as if it's been sitting on a warmer all day. The bread was hard as well. Overall, a huge disappointment. I won't be back. read more

I don't normally write poor reviews, especially for local businesses, but I thought it was important for other customers to know that I found a tiny shard of bone in my beef sandwich. Small enough where it was unassuming and I didn't notice it until I bit down on it, but big enough where it really made my tooth hurt. Given the price of the sandwich and how long Dinosaurs has been around, I just assumed I could trust the quality. But yeah, buyer beware. When I found it, I was worried it was a piece of my tooth that chipped off, but luckily, my teeth are intact. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Tiny bone shard in my beef sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

It was my first (and last time) at this location. The yelp reviews were promising so I took a little drive down to Pacifica. The employees were all under enthusiastic. I ordered a chicken banh mi and a watermelon lychee slushee. The sandwich looked and smelled amazing, but gave me the runs. I was also disgusted by how the front of the store looked- it was crowded with boxes of supplies, watermelon, peanut butter, etc... read more

Wow. This place is definitely a gem. My partner is sandwich obsessed and found this place on Yelp yesterday. I usually pass on sandwiches but I'm so glad I didn't because the grilled pork sandwich and the Special left me speechless. So full of flavor, the Special not only included pork but also pork pâté. The pickled carrots and jalapeños gave both sandwiches a kick. To top it off, the brown sauce they included on the side was so bomb. I'm most likely going to head back to Pacifica today for round two! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Grilled Pork Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

See all

Food is good. It's very good. But the place is a total hole in the wall, messy with storage all over front and only outdoor seating. There's lots of people working there in middle of day so i guess they're focused on catering orders because I didn't see lots of customers coming and going. The weekday cashier was pretty rude and could care less about individual customers going as far not to even return pleasantries. I'd take your money elsewhere for this reason. There aren't very many Vietnamese options in this area, but i'd avoid this place unless you have no other options. The Japanese restaurant in this shopping center is established, good, and not messy or rude...... read more

Let's face it, banh mi's in the sf/San Mateo county are either ridiculously priced or not that good. Born and raise in SJ, I desperately tried finding banh mi's that compare to home and never did. Wanted to try out this place because of the reviews, here is what I thought: Pro's - pate is good. This isn't the typical kind I'm use to, taste like they added bagoong to it, which I'm not mad at. - meats are tasty Con's - tiny meat ratio, should of added the extra meat option but can't get myself to pay for a $10 banh mi. - bread is kind of dry, crust is hard. Needless to say, I just need to make a trip to SJ. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

I've only been here once and ordered the Special sandwich. It's a really small shop with maybe 3-4 tables inside and a few more out front. There was definitely a retro feel when I first walked in, with a few arcade games scattered in the room. The sandwich was good, and will do when you just need to get your banh mi fix. I will have to say you get a decent amount of meat (totally beats a sandwich at Lee's). But I'm going to have to be desperate (which I often am hehe) if I want to pay $8 for a banh mi sandwich. The other sandwiches and smoothies on the menu looked very interesting though. I wouldn't be opposed to checking those out! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - The Special Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

See all

Best Vietnamese sandwiches that I have had. I really enjoy their spicy tuna sandwich. Tip is to call in your order as there is sometimes a line around lunch time. There is limited seating outside. read more

I'm the kind of person who tries one item and if it's amazing, Id order it over and over again. Dinosaurs DE-LIVERED with their tofu spring rolls and hoisin sauce. O.M.G. Generally at Vietnamese restaurants, I don't normally order spring rolls because they're meh and I'm very particular with my food. I'll try it because I'm trying to keep an open mind, which is what I did at this business. At Dinosaur, it's refreshing and filling. The additional apple and taro in this adds texture and flavor. it makes me feel healthy as I'm consuming this is 1.5 meals. Also great to go and to eat for later. Can't go wrong with their tofu spring roll! read more

Was craving a real good bahn mi and all the other ones near my house was closed due to the corona sadly; so I gladly took the trip to Pacifica to get one of these yummy sandwiches! The first time I came here I got the beef bahn mi the beef was kinda dry but sandwich was okay. But today I got there special the Kare Kare beef bahn mi! It's a filipino Vietnamese fusion and it was sooo good! They had a mini bagoong on the side and it was so small for how big the sandwich was, the sauce could have been bigger to be honest but I'll ask next time. Overall sandwich was yummy! There was plenty of parking as it is in like a mini metro center, and there was some outdoor seating as well. But due to the virus it's only take out, I'll be back again! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Kare Kare Beef Bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

See all

Our go to place when crabbing in Pacifica. Nothing beats a eating a Dinosaur's Shaking Beef Banh Mi watching a line in the water on a gorgeous day. Except maybe when they have Honey Butter Chips! This is a no frills, get your fix type of place with friendly staff, great sandwiches, good drinks, and great locations. They're fast and pack your sandwich with the main ingredients - you can devour it all or keep half for leftovers! read more

I am vegan so this review is specific to the veg options. This is the best to go lunch spot in Pacifica! Every time I work from home I look forward to hitting it up. I highly recommend the portobello sandwich -- the mushrooms are super delicious and the texture is just right with the crusty bread. The crispy tofu sandwich can be a bit dry but is excellent with a side of peanut sauce. They always have great, speedy customer service and I so appreciate that they have their vegan options clearly listed. Only drawback is seating is just a few outside tables, so plan to take it to go. read more

There aren't any really good bahn mi spots on the Peninsula. My buddy took me to this place and I was blown away. My new favorite spot on the Peninsula. read more

The bread on the sandwiches are absolutely delicious. The pickled carrots and radish was also to to drool over. Drove from San Jose and I have to say it was worth the drive. We will make this part of our itinerary whenever we are in the area. The only thing that does not make this place 5 stars is the cleanliness of the store front. I think if some time was put into making the front of the store clean and appealing, then this place would definitely be 5 stars. But food is delicious! read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Tofu and The Special Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

See all

Great place to get your Vietnamese's sandwich fix. On a nice day, grab a sandwich, head to the beach! The bread is nice and toasted without tearing your mouth. Well flavored meats, and the ratio to bread and sandwich stuffings matches well. Adequately priced. Support local and small business! read more

Dinosaurs is one of my go-to banh mi spots. I've been to this location and the one on ocean ave and I prefer this location more because ocean ave has no seating. There's limited seating here because it's a small grab and go spot in Eureka Square. Nevertheless, I was able to snag a seat on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered the kare kare banh mi special ($8). They only serve a limited quantity of 10 a day so I was lucky they still had it at around 2pm. Kare Kare is a Filipino dish usually made with oxtail, savory peanut sauce and veggies. It's normally served with steamed rice. Having it banh mi style actually works! I was pleasantly surprised that it went pretty well with the pickled daikon. It also comes with a side of shrimp paste (bagoong) to get a more salty bite. It was seasoned well. I dig this Filipino-Viet inspired fusion. My boyfriend and I also got viet coffee ($4) and avocado shake. These drinks never fail to fulfill my caffeine and sugar cravings. Viet coffee was strong and I love me some condensed milk so I asked for a little bit more. I was over the moon with instant energy and gratification. Avocado shake ($4.75) is a hit here. I've had avocado shake near and far and I am confident enough to say this is by far one of my favorite avocado shakes. They use vanilla rice milk and pure cane sugar. Basically, you get the real deal. Overall, if you need a banh mi fix and are willing to pay the higher price tag of $8, I think for the quality and taste, hella worth it. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

See all

Small restaurant, perfect for ordering to-go. Your order is typically ready minutes after ordering. Their spring rolls with peanut sauce are delicious. read more

An awesome hidden gem with very good banh mi sandwiches. I have tried chicken, tofu, and mushroom sandwiches. Tofu ones were the best among all three. read more

Yummy in my tummy. The food here is delicious and it's next to a gun store. Bang bang.

Chris, the manager/owner of this location reached out to me via private message to apologize for his employees short coming and rude service. I appreciate how he handled the situation and knew exactly who I was mentioning in my past review. I appreciate this and understand that it was not a reflection of their company and what they were about. I came back and gave them another try and the cashier was pretty quiet and just basically took my order. Don't get me wrong he wasn't rude, just quiet, not exceptionally friendly or outgoing but no problem. Got the Shaking Beef Banh Mi: overall pretty fresh ingredients. Beef was hot which I like, it wasnt cold. Banh mi had the perfect crunch to it, wasnt soggy but this particular banh mi had a lot of sauce so it eventually got soggy over time as you eat it. Thank you Chris for the hospitality and kind email to follow up. read more

Dinosaurs gon ALWAYS be a hit!!!! I really have nothing awful to say about them. The customer service is always as on point. The food is always bussin. I just thoroughly enjoy this place. My only con would be the green apples in the spring rolls because I hate green apples but even then I order them without it and it's back to a 10/10. You can order anything on the menu and it will be good. And their ingredients always taste so fresh, especially the jalapeños which always have a good kick to them. They probably deserve an award for their bánh mì. I anyways crave the shaking beef or even the pork!!! read more

This place is prob one of the best Vietnamese sandwich shops in the bay area and for sure a good spot in Pacifica. Not only the sandwiches are delicious but the drinks are good too! I'd definitely recommend stopping here if your around the area. read more

Dinosaurs Sandwiches - Vietnamese Sandwiches at Dinosaurs - Vietnamese Near Me - Pacifica, California

This is a good, close-by place to satisfy our banh mi cravings. Hubby and son like the grilled pork sandwich with no mayo and I like the Special which is a combo of meats and pâté. Their iced coffee and avocado shake are pretty delish as well. read more

Wonderful sandwiches. This was one of the few places that got BETTER during the pandemic. They were pretty great before, so the improvement was a delight. I swear the meet tastes better and the ingredients got fresher. They also keep the bred thin, as it should be. Spring roles are also a go-to and highly recommend the Coconut cream Thai Iced Tea. Notes: this is a take away place. They have limited seating outside. Call ahead as the lines can be long for Pacifica. read more

Tasty and large banh mi sandwiches. It's super barebones in the shop but there are some nice tables and seats set up outside. I tend to get take out and they treat allergies with care. read more

Good banh mi's but definitely over priced for how little you get. The shop is pretty small and when they have a handful of customers, it can take up to 20 min to get your sandwich. My favorite is the grilled chicken. Seasoned well and not dry! However when I finish my sandwich I don't always feel full. They don't put much in there, it's mostly just the veggies and very little meat so I was disappointing after paying the price they charge to still be hungry after. I come here sometimes because I live close by but would definitely go somewhere else if I had the option because of the food to price ratio. read more

Great food, but make sure you call your order In ahead of time or be ready to wait a bit to get your food.

This place struggled when it opened but now it seems spot on. Great food, great spring rolls. Nice to have one so close as i used to go to san fran for this. Very happy last several experiences. read more

Food was great! I got the Grilled Chicken with avocado for almost 20$!. Now service was HORRIBLE!! I called in for take-out, but when I got there the guy at the counter gave a terrible vibe, he wasn't welcoming and he just took the payment and left. Later on when my food was out(after 20 mins) he just put it in the counter and I had to ask if it was mine. Very unprofessional/ unwelcoming service from this guy who didn't even have name tag. Food 8/10 service 2/10. Next time I come here i'll point this out if he's still working there. read more

Great sandos! Some of the best in the bay for sure. We even went to Vietnam last month and found the bahn mi at dinosaurs waaaay better. Summer rolls are solid, but have apple which isn't up my alley. read more