There are at least two types of Thai restaurants: the generic, load the peanuts and the sugar into…read morethe Pad Thai to please the uninitiated kind; and the we serve the fish with the head on and the lemongrass lights up your taste buds kind. This is the latter. Walking into the restaurant, tucked into a strip mall, I was getting ready to fire up the generic alarm. But then the sweet lady that was our server disarmed me with her speed, kindness, and directness. Then the cucumber salad came out. Even if you like Veggie Tales it'll make you kiss Larryboy good bye. Next came the yellow curry--it took me back to my favorite hole-in-the-wall Thai place in NY, and I was in curry heaven. Incredible taste, hearty potatoes and carrots, and a happy tummy. Like I tipped the bowl to drink the last of it. But beware! They play these addictive videos of people making street food on the wall-mounted TV that will make you want to a) buy all the food and b) take a bite out of the screen. If at first you don't succeed, Thai Thai again.

Well, I tried it, and honestly, it was just alright. After the waitress served my food, I didn't…read moresee her again and had to chase her for my check. I ordered the orange chicken, and while it was okay, I couldn't help but wonder how much actual chicken I was given underneath all that batter! Needless to say, I may have to try a different dish next time to see if it changes my opinion.

The food here at To Pho is always spot on and delicious,they have been here for years and have…read morenoticed a consistentcy with their food,style and taste. However,it has been at least over 1 year for me that I have ordered the beef vermicelli dish and have noticed the eggs rolls have changed and pretty much killed the dish. The egg rolls seem to have too much of a mushroom mince to it or something fishy (fish sauce or similar is in the roll) . Definitely not tasty, inhad to put to the side. The rest of the vermicelliix was very delicious still,I'll continue to eat it this but ask for no egg rolls. Service is always pleasant and fast ,within 5 minutes of ordering if it's not busy ,the food will come out depe on what you order. Ambiance is for the most part basic,soft music in the background and also plenty of seating. They are closed Tuesdays so if you have a hankering for pho on a Tuesday,it's not happening.

Delectable meal. Of the highest earthly quality, fresh from the wombs of Da Nang. The expertise on…read morethe Pho is beyond incredible. The aroma, the texture, the broth brimming with flavor, the added toppings, all formed the concrete masterpiece of a Pho. But let's get into depth, because the paragraph above did not display the true depth of it's greatness. Let's say your friend recommended you a Vietnamese restaurant. You tried a few prior but most of them were mediocre. So you were hesitant but decided to give it a try. When you went up to the entrance, you took a half-a-second peek. The entire restaurant was clean like the slate of a canvas. Once you stepped inside, your nostrils embraced the fresh smell. Even before you could have the opportunity to take a good in-depth look around, that smell made you know everything. You knew it was going to be clean and sparkly, hygienic and orderly. You knew it was going to be a refreshing spot, and you were right! And afterwards, recovering from the intense first impression, you were greeted with welcoming staff, guided to a shiny wooden table, seated on a comfortable chair, and had the ability to choose from a menu filled with variety of meals worth slobbering your tongues over for. You looked at the menu, drool escaping your mouth, frothing perhaps? Whatever, what was important was that you saw utopia. The meals displayed as mere pictures and words already gave you a preview of near future delight, that increment, that sample was almost enough to satisfy the chimeras of your imagination, apart from the actual consumption of-course. Once you ordered, the pearly smile of the waiter inspired hope, like a promise your wishes were to be fulfilled, and there, you dallied with the scenarios. You dallied with how you would greet your meal, that good good Pho... how you would approach it, shake it's hand with the tips of your chopsticks, and slurp it up. You fiddled with your thoughts for quite some time! But suddenly, there! Here she was walking towards you, the same waiter. After 10 minutes of anticipation, the relentless tapping of the leg excited for it's treat, you finally received it. Boxed into a clean bowl, you got to whiff the contents. You prepared your sticks, and dived right into it! Headfirst! The long noodles were whirled into your mouth, you could feel the slimy texture. The smell of the broth, the taste of the broth, the pork, the toppings, the little onions, it was heaven on earth and you witnessed it first hand! After a while, you finished the bowl. You devoured the last pieces, and poured the rest of the broth into your mouth. You took a napkin and wiped your pho-broth-smothered lips and gave a "whoo!" expressing your content. You paid the bill and gave a 15$ tip and walked slowly out the restaurant, taking your time just to slowly hug the smell of your beloved diner, as if it was goodbye. Your hands reached the door handle, a tear welled up in your eye as you gave a quick look back. There was the waiter, there was your ex-table, there was the rest of the smiling staff and the enjoying guests. You mouthed "farewell" and took a step back into the real world, free from the dreams of cuisine. "Will I ever get to see you again?" You heard yourself utter. That was my experience. As you can see. Thank you for everything To Pho.

This is my favorite Thai food restaurant, and I am so glad they are here in the high desert as good…read moreand quality eateries are hard to find. I find that their chicken and shrimp pad Thai was delicious, full of flavors and very tasty. I also enjoyed their chicken and shrimp sauteed appetizer. I loved the cucumber salad, love the crunch and the sweetness of the cucumbers. I also savoured the mango sweet coconut rice dessert. And I highly recommend the basil fried rice spicy. Full of flavor on every grain. It's unbelievable and so tasty. I find the prices affordable and reasonable given that if I purchased these ingredients and make them at home, it would far exceed the bill I pay at the restaurant. So I am very pleased. The place is nice, cozy and clean, love the decor and the staff was amazing. Such an amazing visit. Thank you!

Came here for lunch with a friend and I think we'll have to come back and try again!…read more The food was decent but I probably should have tried something different than my go-to. Deep fried salmon is clearly not their popular dish, it was very dry and lacked flavor. The appetizer we tried was good but I wish the sweet chili sauce had more kick to it. My friend had curry with chicken and it was much more flavorful than my dish. The waitress was friendly and even suggested some dishes for us to try. The restaurant was clean and not too loud for the time of day.

My daughter and her bestie were talking about dumplings, so they looked up this place and wanted to…read moretry it. I had no idea it was even here, It used to be a sushi spot, so we figured we'd give it a try :) I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised We've been to a lot of dumpling places so I'd say we can tell good, mediocre and bad and we thought everything tasted pretty great. Everything came out fresh, hot, and really good. Spicy wontons were delicious. Our server was super sweet. She was taking care of us, another big party, and a few smaller tables but still made sure our drinks stayed full, checked on us often, and made sure we had everything we needed. Great service. We ordered: Pot Stickers (totally forgot to take a picture) Fried Pot Stickers Soup Dumplings Spicy Wontons Cucumber Salad Glad we gave this place a try :) If you're craving dumplings, it's worth checking out. We'll definitely be back.

This place is delicious. this is our second time coming here for dinner. The place is casual small…read morerestaurant. And service is good enough.

First, this place is now Mr Gallo (not 'El Gallo bravo') and I am not sure why Yelp isn't…read moreupdating...that being said, I feel the need to update my review form 5 stars to 5 stars. I always get the same soup there (seafood, either fish only or fish and shrimps) but I wanted to try something different couple of days ago. I love Mexican soup and I am quite picky when it comes down to those...l I asked the owner's wife (who is also the cook, and such a sweet person) what other soup she was making from scratch and she recommended me the chicken soup and WOW.... BOMB! I usually get those here in Vista, but her chicken soup was from far the best I ever had. Best flavor, generous portion, the broth was so tasty. They now have home made tortillas and a new menu. Everything my friends tried there is excellent. The pupusas are home made and great to freeze at home and use when you crave a Mexican snack (I warm them in an air fryer). A plus for the cheese and jalapeno one. NOTE: getting the soup takes time!~ It's cooked from scratch! Again, highly recommended if you are lost around Hesperia!

Just had the five tacos two Carne Asada three Carnitas delicious must come try highly recommendread more

Great food and service!!!We celebrated my sister's birthday and we had a great time! Food was very…read moredelicious!!!'nn

If you close 30 minutes earlier than what's posted everywhere, might be a good idea to put a closed…read moresign and lock the door so you don't have to be rude to people who walk in. The employee gave an attitude to us which is as completely unnecessary....Do better.....

Best pho in the HD! Perfect broth and comes out very fast! The veggies are always freshread more

The pho was delicious! It was such a nice surprise to have authentic pho on the drive to LA from…read moreLaughlin. The broth was rich and flavorful. There was plenty of meat. The ambiance was clean and simple like most pho shops. There's a huge free parking lot as this is in a strip mall off the I-15. Like what other have said, the service is almost non-existent. A server takes your order. He's not rude, but he's matter of fact. The food comes out amazingly fast...under 2 minutes for the pho. But after the food is dropped off, they don't check on you again. Which wouldn't really have been a problem except they brought our crispy egg rolls to another table. We had to flag down the server to let him know we never got them and then had to make sure it was taken off the bill. I highly recommend for the pho and quick service. Just know that the service won't be friendly.

This place is easy to miss since it's tucked away in the corner of a predominantly Hispanic…read moreshopping plaza, but I'm so glad I found them. The restaurant itself is quiet, relaxed, and clean enough. Staff is really friendly and welcoming. They pretty much leave you alone, which I usually love, but it can be a little difficult to get a hold of someone if you want to order more. The food is great! The side dishes taste fresh, and all the main dishes come out piping hot. The seafood pancake leaves a little to be desired, but the soups and noodles are flavorful and filling. I definitely want to return to try more dishes. I love that we have a local Korean spot that is actually worth my time and money - saves me a drive down the hill when the craving hit

My wife and I stopped by Well Being Tofu House on our way home from Vegas. There was a major…read morerollover accident that caused a huge traffic delay, and some people were taking 9+ hours to get home. Luckily, we took a detour, but it still took us about 6 hours. By the time we stopped here, we were exhausted and starving. Korean food sounded perfect. We ordered the bibimbap and spicy pork with tofu soup. The flavors were pretty good, and we also enjoyed the side dishes. The best way I can describe the food is with the Korean word "슴슴하다." (seum seum ha da). It means lightly seasoned or mild, which some people might consider a little bland. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. The food had more of a simple, home-cooked taste rather than the stronger flavors you sometimes get at other Korean restaurants. It actually reminded me of my grandma's cooking. Something about the simple and comforting flavors made me think about her. Overall, a solid 4 stars. The food was good, but I think my wife and I need to come back and give this place another try when we're not completely exhausted from a 6-hour drive. I definitely wouldn't mind coming back.

Having just moved to victorville, we are still looking for our go to spots we can enjoy and…read moreintroduce to our family and friends. Someone told us to check out Havanazucar; and I'm glad we did. We got there when they first openedEd at 11am so everything was friesh, hot and delicious. They were serving bottom-less mimosas and let me tell you something; I haven't seen my wife smile this much since we got married . The staff is friendly, attentive and kept the mimosas flowing. It's a great spot whether you are riding solo or you are with your family. Will definitely be a staple spot when we are in the mood for Cuban food.

We wanted to try something different for lunch on a Saturday afternoon after running chores…read more Our order: Cubano sandwich with banana chips with a Coke. Pastrami sandwich with fries and an unsweetened iced tea First, the customer service at this small spot was great. Even though we ordered to go the cashier brought our drinks and food right to our table. Both sandwiches were top notch and muy delicioso. Cubano sandwich was filled with smoked grilled ham, Juicy roasted pork, cheese, pickles and pressed. It was served with the most amazing garlic aioli. I opted for the banana chips that were light and crispy and a perfect accompaniment to the sandwich. We also ordered a pastrami sandwich with fries. The fries were well seasoned and thin. Pastrami was so delicious however my only gripe is that it needed a touch more mustard. I shared some of my garlic aioli with my partner but hogged the rest for my other half of sandwich. Sandwiches were cooked to order, hot and fresh. The bread was soft with a slight crunch due to it being pressed. It was a very nice change from the usual burger or fried chicken fast food. We can't wait to go back !!

Been waiting for about 40 minutes and so far all we've gotten is egg rolls lol…read more They are definitely understaffed and it's super busy today! Customer service could be a little better but it's understandable for tonight Food was Delicious!!!

I usually come to Pholicious whenever I'm craving pho, but unfortunately, this visit was extremely…read moredisappointing. Between the poor customer service, long wait times, incorrect order, lukewarm food, and concerning food safety practices, this was by far one of my worst experiences here. There were two female employees working, and despite the restaurant not being busy, it took approximately 15 minutes just to place our order. We ordered rare steak and brisket pho, shrimp pho, and a pork bánh mì sandwich. The service and food quality were both unacceptable: * 20-minute wait for pho: When our pho finally arrived, the rare steak and brisket pho was missing the brisket and consisted mostly of steak. The broth was also lukewarm instead of being served piping hot, as pho should be. * 30-minute wait for a bánh mì: Our pork bánh mì sandwich took approximately 30 minutes to arrive. * Missing accompaniments: We had to ask for cilantro, bean sprouts, and jalapeños instead of having them provided with our meal. * Concerning allergy and cross-contamination practices: The menu specifically states that customers should inform staff of any food allergies. My husband has a seafood allergy, so we brought this to the waitress's attention. She explained that they cook shrimp in the same broth as beef, creating a risk of cross-contamination. Her response was, "It's up to you if you want to eat here." I found this response concerning, especially since the restaurant specifically asks customers to disclose allergies. I understand that cross-contamination is possible in restaurants, but food allergies are a serious health concern and should be handled with care and professionalism. This is also a potential liability for the restaurant, especially if customers are unaware that seafood and beef are prepared using the same broth. While I appreciate her informing us of the risk, the way she communicated it felt dismissive rather than reassuring. * Questionable food handling: One employee brought a sandwich to our table, set it down, and then realized it belonged to another table. She picked it back up and proceeded to serve it to the other customers. This was especially concerning from a food-handling and hygiene standpoint. What makes this experience even more frustrating is that the restaurant was not busy, so there was no obvious reason for such slow and disorganized service. As someone who regularly visits Pholicious, I expected much better. Between the long wait times, incorrect order, lukewarm pho, lack of attention to customers, and concerning food-handling practices, this was an extremely disappointing experience. Management really needs to address customer service, order accuracy, food quality, and allergy awareness. Unfortunately, this visit has made me reconsider returning.