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    Pequeño Saigón

    4.2 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Soup, Vegetarian
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:45 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Banh Mi tacos are good & the Pho is good.
    Ven S.

    Banh Mi tacos are good and so is the Pho. Staff is friendly. Place is small but nice.

    Ebee C.

    As an on-again off-again vegetarian I really appreciate when a restaurant takes the time to perfect the meat-less options, which are almost always limited. It used to be really hard to find decent vegetarian options in Tijuana a couple of years ago, I'm glad to see that's not the case anymore. The Pequeño Saigón is a great addition to the list of amazing restaurants in town. It's a Vietnamese restaurant, so if you are down with pho and spring rolls this is the place for you. Personally I'm a fan of the veggie pho (Pho Vegetariano) , it's quite delicious and full of veggies (duh) and tons of noodles. I also tried the fried tofu (platillo de tofu) which was seasoned perfectly. The great thing about this place is that it is open late, last time I was there the sever informed us that they close at 2am, which is pretty ideal for an after-party fancy meal. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Overall, I'd recommend this place to anyone who's in the mood for some pho-ntastic food.... he he he he

    Leticia S.

    It's a little place at Plaza Del Zapato, I was just wondering to see the bars and I came across this place I really enjoyed the pho It was very good, I will definitely go back.

    Tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce -- yummm
    January Jo G.

    Delicious Pho with many vegan and vegetarian options. Service was fast and friendly. Will be back when visting TJ.

    Banh mi tacos
    Michele P.

    They know what they're doing at Pequeño Saigon! Very surprised to find this good Vetnamese food place in TJ! It's a tiny little hole in the wall restaurant that right in the center of Zona Rio in this little bar plaza...tried the banh mi tacos, they were soo good! The meat was rich in flavor and the spicy sauce/salsa that's given with the dish just takes it to another level of deliciousness! My husband tried the chicken and vegetables pho, super satisfying! I loved Banana dessert: flambé bananas covered in Lecherita (sweet condensed milk) and toasted coconut shavings, so simple and so mmm-mmm good!

    This is my first time eating at a Vietnamese restaurant in Mexico. I grew up in Southern California; Vietnamese restaurants are everywhere here. I'm happy to report that this restaurant is amazing and absolutely authentic. I'm a huge fan of "banh mi" or Vietnamese sandwiches. Banh mi is my favorite ethnic sandwich ever. Seeing "Banh Mi Taco" on the menu made me really excited and I ordered those right away. Let me tell you this, BANH MI TACOS ARE AMAZING!! This is the future hit fusion dish in Southern California. Everybody here is raving about "kimchi tacos" but "banh mi tacos" is where it's at. It's amazing. I'm seriously craving some right now as I'm typing this. The taste is so delicious; it's definitely worth driving to Tijuana just to go to this restaurant. Trust me, banh mi tacos are amazing. I must emphasized that once more After that tasty dish, I ordered the ensalada nuoc cham. This one is also delicious. It has those tasty pickled vegetables that I've come to love after eating so much Vietnamese food and the chicken and shrimp are wonderful compliments. This one is also highly recommended Now, I know pho is the most famous Vietnamese dish in the world but I didn't order any pho here. I wasn't in the mood for it but judging by what I've eaten here so far, I believe that their pho here would also be just as good. So, if you're partying in Tijuana, please, do yourself a favor and come here. They close really late (2 AM) and your taste buds will be in heaven. You'll definitely thank me

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    Greatest pho in town! Not that MGS crap, only real ingredients! Great portions too also.

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    Pho was amazing! One the the best I've had broth was delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A must go!!!

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    Really enjoyed it if your craving pho this is he place. It's a mom and pops area but clean and good

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    “We live close by to a bunch of great veg/vegan Vietnamese restaurants so the idea of going to a Vietnamese place while in TJ wasn't all that exciting to me.”

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    Indide

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    Combinación de chilaquiles

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    4.7(52 reviews)
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    Karnes en Su Jugo - Chile Relleno Plate

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    4.4(499 reviews)
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    I had a great experience at Lion Fish! I was waiting on my dog during a vet appointment nearby, so…read moreI ended up hanging out here for almost four hours, and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. They never made me feel rushed and were incredibly kind the entire time. The hamachi tostada was absolutely delicious, definitely the highlight of my meal. The shrimp taco was good, but it didn't stand out quite as much as the tostada. Even with a bit of a language barrier, every server and staff member was so friendly, patient, and welcoming. The service really made the experience. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Tijuana.

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    Lion Fish - Open kitchens

    Open kitchens

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    Baked oysters

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    Entrance area, dining

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    4.2(158 reviews)
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    Villa Marina - Inside

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