On our way to visit a family member in Oceanside, we ended up at this little restaurant near our friends' house. I was surprised that this little place had so many options. We each ordered a different dish, and of course, I ordered the beef pho. It was kind of a gamble. I immediately regretted it as soon as I placed the order, fearing it wouldn't be up to my standards--especially since I'm a chef and used to live in an area with a very high Vietnamese population with many well known pho restaurants. When the pho came out, it only took a few sips for me to realize I was wrong to have prejudged this restaurant. The broth was a little lighter than at some other pho restaurants; however, I could taste all the hidden ingredients like star anise, ginger, and onions. The meat was well-cooked, and everything tasted fresh. My friend ordered bò kho and bò lúc lắc, while his sister had the rare beef pho. They both finished their plates and bowls to the last drop. The restaurant is clean and the service is excellent. If you are in the area and looking for an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, look no further--please check out this spot! read more

Mr Pho - Pho dac biet! - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

I've been going to Mr. Pho since I was 13 when my family first moved into the area and my father and I were on the hunt for some really good Pho. I'm 29 now and it's still my favorite spot to get Vietnamese food. That said, I'm writing this review because of a hilarious interaction my husband keeps having with them. This place has amazing food, various soups and dishes that I've always wanted to try in Viet Nam. But recently, I've grown to love simple dishes (and so has my husband.) So, we've been ordering the same thing: broken rice with 2 meat loaf and pork rinds. I'm still so happy that this is an option because some days I just really want the loafs! Anyways, the humorous part, the staff always triple to make sure this simple dish is what we want. So much, that tonight was the third time they triple asked my husband "are you sure? This doesn't have bbq. Are you sure?" Yes, we're sure haha. I admire how much effort they've put into each order, even down to makeing sure we undersrand what we're ordering. Anyways, thank you, Mr. Pho, for consistently serving delicious, well portioned meals for my life these last 16 years (10 years for my Husband, as I'm the one who introduced it to him.) read more

Mr Pho - Broken rice, heaping helping of pork rinds, and two meat loafs--my favorite. - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

Mr. Pho is not just soup! On a hot day (and it's been HOT!) try a rice vermicelli noodle bowl. Absolutely delicious bbq pork and shrimp. I love mint so I ask for extra along with their delicious chili oil. The service is great! My water glass is always full, and food arrives quickly. Inside the AC is cool and welcoming. read more

Mr Pho - Cold Rice Vermicelli bowl with bbq shrimp and pork. - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

Super clean place! The egg rolls are the STAR of the show MUST GET!!! before I was walked in this group of people walked out and they were talking about how good it was. The pho I got a number 12 and it was so good such good prices and AMAZING quality! Servers were so nice my backpack was on the floor and they gave me a chair to place it on Definitely coming back! read more

Very solid vietnamese pho spot with pretty reasonable prices. Staff is super friendly and we got seated pretty quickly at 2pm. Place was about half full when we walked in. The pho broth is flavorful, light and clear. Would recommend if you're craving some no frills vietnamese food. read more

It's been awhile The food is amazing and this broth is the best broth in town!! Customer Service was fast !! This place is amazing when you need amazing noodle soup for your soul!! The kids order #1 and #3 and they loved it!! read more

Mr Pho - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

First time here and it was a busy night. It's a small location, the tables are close to each other. I'm pretty sure the food is cooked next door and brought over. I felt rushed when it came to ordering, the lady stood as if she was annoyed I didn't know what to order. 3.5 stars for the food. This place is well priced compared to any other location around. The pho was a good size but the broth wasn't as hot as I was hoping. I ordered the #1 and the meat was a little tough. It came with the usual sprouts, mints, jalapeños, but they use lemon instead of lime, so that was different. We also ordered egg rolls which were good. We also ordered banh mi sandwiches to go and they were so-so. Better to stick to a banh mi sandwiches shops than ordering at a restaurant, not the same taste. Overall, I would definitely come back if we were in the neighborhood, the prices are really good here. It was dinner time so maybe the vibe will be different during lunch time. read more

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WARNING: love this restaurant since they opened, food is great. I understood that food cost had gone up significantly, the menu is not up to date. The item I ordered had gone up 36%, from $11 to $15. I was not told at the time of ordering. Very disappointing. PLEASE update your menu prices ASAP. read more

I can't recommend this place enough! Amazing amazing prices, DELICIOUS and authentic food, kind and caring staff. Support your local mom & pop and come to Mr Pho!!!!! read more

I'm always pleased with the food & service at Mr Pho The pho is delicious! Always fresh & tasty! They take such care ensuring the highest quality!! I would highly recommend Mr Pho if you want a delicious meal at a very reasonable price! read more

Best pho I've had! Left the bowl clean lol The service is good. Definitely recommend the #16 and egg rolls! read more

Mr Pho - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

My boyfriend took me here to eat at Mr. Pho! It's very authentic with lots of options. The jellyfish salad was an absolute standout -- incredibly fresh, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures PLUS it's just such an odd item to find on the menu. It was the ideal start to the meal! For the main course, the pho was rich and flavorful, with the broth being perfectly seasoned and the tendon cooked to perfection. The barbecue beef was tender, smoky, and just the right amount of charred. Each dish was exceptional and full of authenticity. The service was friendly but slow, which is totally fine because of how small the restaurant itself is. Highly recommend Mr. Pho for anyone craving delicious, flavorful Vietnamese cuisine! read more

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Today my niece and I had dinner at our favorite pho restaurant. There was a young man facing me at the table in front of me with a beautiful smile and it looked like he had come in with his wife or girlfriend. When I look up again after conversing with my niece I noticed that the nice couple had left. As I was receiving the food to go for my daughter the waitress says the couple in front of you PAYED for your food. So I would hope one day they see this review and they read my words of gratitude To this sweet unknown couple May the Lord BLESS you and make his face shine upon you, give you a double portion of your kindness in Jesus' matchless name read more

Mr Pho is extremely delightful! Having just returned to Oceanside, I appreciate how consistent they are with their food and service. Ordered pho and fried egg rolls. One order of egg rolls comes with 6 and was enough to share amongst 3 of us. The lettuce, egg rolls and sweet and sour sauce make a perfect appetizer to me. The different in price between the regular and large pho is 1 dollar so it's best to get the large in my opinion. I ordered takeout so I typically pour about a fifth of the broth into a cup to avoid all the ingredients overflowing. The broth is flavorful so is nice to have to drink on the side. I typically order #18 w just steak. Took less than 15 min to order and pick up. Will be coming back read more

Mr Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

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15 year customer and will continue to come back -- Without a doubt, this pho place is best in town, and thankful they've been here for so long. It's worth a detour out of your way to try. What you can expect: + Friendly staff [even while busy] + Wide range of "Michelin" quality Vietnamese food at reasonably low market price + Vegetarian friendly + Fast service + Clean dining area [free of foul odors] + Two televisions & fish tank Congratulations, you've just found your next hidden gem. Cheers! read more

Mr Pho - #1 & egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The food was great. Service was ok... the workers could be a little nicer and be happier. They were so blah. The ambiance depends on the vibe and service... read more

I love ordering my favorite shrimp pho in xl with my usual Thai tea from here. My hubby loves the egg drink with condensed milk it's his favorite! They also have very good spring rolls, egg rolls, shrimp fried rice, and beef pho. The pho hear tastes very authentic then other Vietnamese places in Oceanside. I also really lov how their prices are amazing I hope they never change that I will foreve be a faithful customer! read more

Mr Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

I love coming here. The quality of the meat, the broth is always on point, egg rolls are always perfect. The spring rolls are always fresh. The dipping sauces are all amazing. Excellent service! My water was always full, food was dropped off quickly, and our server (I think he might've been the owner) was very hospitable. The decor was cool. Nothing flashy about it, but I kinda want that in a Vietnamese restaurant. Had your standard fish tank, tvs with food shows on, good sound system that wasn't too loud. I highly recommend this place. read more

Hands down the best Pho in North County. Authentic and very flavorful. Ordering tip: Get the Vietnamese beef stew with noodles and ask for a side of the French bread. Delicious! read more

$11 for a bowl of pho, not bad. We're a bit far from OC, but I'd definitely put this place on regular rotation if not headed up north anytime soon. My Viet FIL took us there, so it is Grandpa approved - at least for Oceanside. F O O D Pho - I can't remember which one, but definitely one with tripe and tendon. The broth was clear and the herbs were abundant. There was a decent amount of meat for the price. The tendon was soft, but not suuuuuper soft aka I've had better. The tripe and all other meat were as expected. Soda Chan - comes in a large boba cup, but had a lot of ice. It melted faster than I would've liked, so lost its fizz super fast. S E R V I C E As expected. They didn't check in on us too much, but that wasn't needed anyway. A M B I E N C E Quiet enough for my kiddo to sleep through most of the dinner, which was perfect to minimize chaos. read more

They are quick and food is awesome ! You can order to go!!! Authentic Vietnamese food! Food is very good

Hands down my favorite pho spot. Prices are still reasonable for a bowl of pho. Service is quick. I love ordering the fried vegetarian egg rolls. They serve them with lettuce and mint. So good! If you're looking for good food, fast service, this is your place. read more

My favorite pho spot in SoCal. It's well-priced, delicious, and quick. Great place to grab a bite to eat.

I have been to this location a handful of times don't get me wrong the Pho is Okay but the customer service at this place really sucks. They are not welcoming at all. The lady in the front barely says anything to you. It's like you're talking to yourself as much as I would love to still enjoy this place. I am Big on customer service in this place has shown me time and time again, that is not their priority read more

Went here with my mom today, she loves Vietnamese food. My mom had the house Pho and I had a bbq beef broken rice plate. My mom thoroughly enjoyed her Pho and my plate was very lack luster honestly. We also had some pork rolls that were pretty good. I will say the service was very lacking. My mom probably said excuse me over a period of 5 minutes with people passing by at least 5-6 times before we were finally able to get somebody to refill a water cup. Front hostess was very respectful though. Overall food was good, service was below average. The place does get packed though for how small it is, so it is popular here. read more

Place is delicious. They are always very quick for pick up. Friendly staff that all have great energy. Love their simple broth for the Pho.

Good pho, their broth is not too greasy, which I like a lot! This is my first time getting take out from there. I feel the portion is slight smaller than the portion when you dining in read more

The broken rice and the bbq pork was yummy it's equivalent to Orange County Little Saigon broken rice. The pho was as traditional as it can get for Vietnamese pho great place to eat and will be back. The service was great and the servers were attentive and gave us water right away. The fish tank was different compared to the other Vietnamese restaurants and the seats were comfortable. read more

Mr Pho - Broken Rice with Grilled BBQ pork and Vietnamese style meatloaf - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Pho number 1 so good and the BBQ pork sandwich delicious. The owners are very nice and very helpful. I recommend the Spring rolls, Pho and Bahn Mi. read more

I was SO impressed today! The restaurant was humble looking/ family owned. The flavor was BOLD, RICH, and DELICIOUS- anything but humble. This was real authentic home style pho- really doesn't need anything added to it. Whoever owns the restaurant knows the cuisine and knows what they're doing. Besides the amazing flavor, the prices really blew me away. It's high quality food for extremely low, inexpensive price during these times. I ordered an extra large rare steak pho, shrimp spring rolls, and a bbq pork bahn mi with my total coming out to only $28.00!!!! The restaurant was completely full, extremely busy, yet we were treated with so much kindness, attentiveness and care. Amazing service and hospitality as well. This place deserves absolutely nothing lower than 5+ stars! Thank you Mr. Pho! read more

The food is good and the service is not that great. And while we are waiting for our food my husband and I saw a small cockroach crawling on the wall next to our table. I can't imagine the kitchen we're not going back here. read more

You can never go wrong with Pho ever. I loved the service and the food was so good. I highly recommend the #5 which was the perfect amount of broth and noodles. read more

Mr Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

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It's the most authentic Vietnamese place we've found in this area but it comes with a lot of cons :( they don't open on time, they say your order will be ready in 10 minutes, and it'll be ready in 30 and sometimes they might've missed your order entirely so you need to make sure, and the tables and utensils aren't really clean and sometimes it takes forever to even get a menu but the pho is good! read more

Amazing food and friendly service! Would for sure recommend if you get a soup craving!

One of the longest running Vietnamese restaurant locations in North County, Mr. Pho stands the test of time. Top notch food all around that remains consistently good over the years. read more

This place is always a solid choice! I got the broken rice dish to-go, and while the portion size seems to have decreased a bit, it's still really tasty, and I keep coming back for it. The flavors are great, and everything is well-prepared. The pho soup is also a standout--rich, flavorful broth and fresh ingredients make it super satisfying. Definitely a go-to spot for comforting Vietnamese food in North County! All the workers are super nice. read more

Mr Pho - Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Satisfied customer! We ordered the egg rolls and pho combination. Everything was delicious and exactly the flavors we were hoping for. The broth was savory and soothing. The noodles were perfectly aldente when it came out and the meat ratio was good. Service was quick and friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

The food was delicious and very reasonable. The service was prompt and friendly. People kept pouring in and out while we ate. Very busy, but everyone was happy. We will be back! read more

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It was a cold Sunday day, and needed something to warm us up! Decided to try a new pho place and we weren't disappointed. There was ample parking and seating. Customer service was ok, quick and fast with little to no conversation or follow-up. The pho broth was tasty, not oily, and had a lot of meat. The grilled chicken spring rolls were ok, it was dry and lacked flavor - the hoisin sauce with peanuts helped. Will definitely be coming back to try additional menu items... read more

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Love their food, prices and customer service. My favorite Pho place in the Vista/Oceanside area!