I have family in Albuquerque and ventured into this little spot beside a poorly populated Mexican eatery. The decor is definitely your expected typical granny sue's apartment type. The place is family run and thriving with 2nd and 3rd generation of the owners children, with an assortment of fresh fruits and veggies for the younger family after school, which includes their jack fruit, plantains, mango, and a few other viet favorites the kids snack on while you wait on your meals. My sister lives 2 miles from pho #1 and it wasn't hard to find. I came in and sat down for some pho tai and was taken aback by how authentic the broth tastes! I was pregnant at the time with my first son and they always were full of gracious optimism when I walked in! Because of such strong presence of family, it was only right that my sister accompanied me to have a broken rice bowl with fried pork. The rice was soft, moist and not overcooked. The pork was meaty, juicy, beautifully arranged and tasty without the greasy aftertaste. There was so much food we had to grab to go plates! I ended up eating there just about every day that I was in NM. I am glad this restaurant is here, and I hope to stop in again if I'm ever in NM. read more

We've come here for many years now, after an old Alibi review steered us here. It is still our overall favorite among the tons of Vietnamese choices in Albuquerque. The family is quite friendly, and we are happy to see that word has spread and the place has more business. The pho is exceptional, as is the bahn hoi, spring rolls, and avocado shakes. Everything here just has that extra effort, that extra attention that you can taste. Like the bountiful garnish plates that have both mint and basil, or the extra lettuce wraps they give you for bahn hoi. Plus, it's as cheap as any Vietnamese in town. The two of us can get two entrees, an app, and two drinks for under $30. Some other places we like are Que Huong, Pho Linh, Saigon Restaurant, and The sandwiches at Bahn Mi Coda. read more

The best Vietnamese food I've ever tasted. Everyone is really friendly. It has become one of my favorite places to eat. The #80 with BBQ pork is to die for. Will continue to eat there!! read more

I'd heard great things about how authentic this is and how good the pho is. I've only been eating Vietnamese food for 3 years but apparently I do not like authentic pho. I wish my review was a 5 like everyone else but I prefer Saigon. read more

Amazing food!!! Great friendly & very clean service!! Nice presentation! My family and I always love to come here!! It's the best Vietnamese restaurant in Abq!! Also I love their spring rolls w/ the peanut butter sauce and their avocado shake is good for dessert too!! My main dish I always love to get is the Beef Meatball Noodle Soup, DELICIOUS!!!!!! read more

I love Vietnamese food. A friend from college kept telling me that this was the best in town, and yes - he had tried them. My wife and i go at least once a month. Her family is Brazilian and they visit often. Her Dad is older and has celiac disease. This is his favorite restaurant, and as a journalist he has travelled the world. Literally. He says he comes here from Sao Paulo just for this Pho. He is kidding but I'm not sure. The woman who takes orders is the owner and she isn't big on small talk. Sometimes her kids are running around, literally. It's nice. A real family place. There is always a large flat screen TV on, usually tuned to an Asian channel that is kind of interesting. The volume is usually off. Stick to the basics and you won't be disappointed. The service and ambience is not first class, but the food is great, and if you go at the right time, it is VERY fast. If it is busy, they get a little stretched and you can wait awhile for your food. It's in the "International Zone" which is not the greatest part of Albuquerque in my opinion, not a problem. Just go for the food. Don't expect a fine dining experience - except for the food, Cheaper than Pizza. They use the right spices and ingredients. The 1 star reviews on here are people that expected better ambience and a talkative server - you won't get that. I had to thank my friend, it really is good. read more

Came here 2 days in a row on a road trip through ABQ. Everything was good. Had the steamed vermicelli with mixed grill items, pho, avocado shake and a couple of other things. Lots of fresh herbs - vietnamese basil, mint, shiso made me happy. Salty plum drink was a little too weak. Great service! read more

I went here based on the yelp reviews. While it is good, and I will be back - it is not a 5 star. It's somewhere between a 3 and 4, I rated it a 4 star since the prices are so reasonable. The establishment is an authentic, family run affair. The atmosphere is nice. The pho is not to be missed, and the lemongrass chicken was very good with very fresh vegetables lightly cooked. read more

We LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! The pho is amazing and so flavorful and fresh. We always have had pretty good service and are greeted with a smile when we walk in. You can't go wrong no matter what you order. The fresh spring and summer rolls are some of the best in Albuquerque and the rice or the noodle dishes are delish as well. read more

I have traveled to both coasts, and every time I go some place new I try to find Vietnamese restaurants... this has been the BEST one that I have been to anywhere. I always get the vermicelli bowls and they have great spring rolls read more

Phö doesn't taste good, I usually go to Phö Linh but they're closed on mondays so I decided to try Phö #1 and I was very disappointed. They provided me with a lot of broth and not enough noodles and it was already seasoned with some kind of red sauce which I did not like at all. Overall it wasn't worth my time or drive. read more

My go to place for Vietnamese food in Albuquerque. Family run establishment serving up great bowls of pho and entrees. Consistently tasty food and consistently friendly service makes this a regular spot for me. read more

Happy Pho Year's to all! This was our New Year's Eve meal after a long, icy drive from Kingman, AZ. What could be better than a steamy, fragrant bowl of pho on a frigid night? The food at Pho #1 was very good, with fresh ingredients and a very friendly family staff. We were seated by one son, a dad or uncle took our order, and the lady of the house took care of most everything else. She was attentive to all the tables, and made sure everyone had what they needed. It's nice to see proprietors who seem to really care that their patrons are having a good experience. We both had pho. We found the broth to be about as good as it gets and the meat not too dry or tough. The portion was perfect as well. read more

Pho#1 offers some great spring rolls and pretty tasty Pho I got the combo Pho which was pretty good and like all the other places the portions are huge. The only real downfall to this place was seeing cockroaches run across the floor really grossed me out. read more

As Vietnamese goes... in ABQ this place is pretty authentic and good. Worth traveling to if you want your vietnamese fresh and real.

Pretty good pho for being the middle of nowhere. The noodles needed to be cooked a tad longer but the broth was excellent.

So comforting to walk in those doors and be hit with that smell. Pho. It's awesome and this family will blow your taste buds out of the water. The owner is so nice and she always adores my children. Fast and friendly. Very clean and I think it's the cheapest meal around. The spring rolls, egg Foo young and any of the pho are what I suggest. Oh yeah the salted lemonade soda will knock your socks off. I have never been disappointed. read more

Hand's down the best Pho I have had in New Mexico. #37 is my favorite. Vermicelli bowls are also great, and of course the Avocado shakes.

Dang! I still like this place, but it wasn't great this time. I ordered for pick up and was given cold broth that I had to microwave when I got home. It didn't taste quite as good as before either. read more

Yum! I've had seafood pho and rare beef pho here. The broth is richly flavored in both and the fillings (not just the noodles) are very generous. Very good pork and spring rolls, freshly prepared. The eggrolls have delicious sausage in them, another winner. And the vermicelli patties with pork and shrimp are addictive, make sure you douse the dish in the sauce that comes with it. You're not going here for the atmosphere, but the parking is easy and the service is prompt. If you like Vietnamese, this is the place to go. read more

This place is decent, but not exceptional. I would probably come back if I were in the area, but might not make a dedicated trip. Overall though, if you live nearby, it serves up average to good Vietnamese fare. Also, the staff is great, so that is a definite plus. read more

Really authentic pho - I was impressed. The beef combination pho was wonderful. Our vermicelli bowl could have used a bit more sour flavor, but what it looked in oomph it made up for in proportion size. You won't leave Pho #1 hungry. The service was polite and prompt. read more

been there many many times. they serve very generous portions of everything. all delicious.

Stopped by for lunch on a rainy day and it was good. Not the best Pho I have had but still quite tasty and good sized portions. Also no free refills on sodas. They serve cans so that is very understandable (and common in Asian restaurants) however it is one of my standard assessments of restaurants. read more

It's Monday which means it's Phonday! Phonday is a tradition that some coworkers and I started. By the end of the summer, we hope to have sampled a variety of Vietnamese restaurants here in Albuquerque. Anyway, Pho #1 was the first place we went to. I would actually give the pho four stars, since it's pretty tasty. It's the ambiance and location that made me settle for three--there are simply better options out there. The broth was quite flavorful, contrary to what another reviewer said. I didn't even add that much hoisin or chili sauce to it and I still thought it was good. Three of us got the pho tai (rare beef), while one got the pho ga (chicken). The chicken did not seem to be on par with the beef, so when in doubt, go with the beef. read more

I've been coming here for years, and it's still my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in town. Everything is super fresh and super flavorful. The beef combination pho is great. If you're not into tripe or tendon, the vermicelli bowl with lemongrass beef is a solid choice. Highly recommended. read more

Great find while driving through Albuquerque, MM. We went there based on Yelp's reviews. Good Pho and spring rolls for lunch in my standard, however the soup broth did not impress my wife's taste buds. Clean, friendly services and economic. Will return for another meal and try other dishes if passing the city again. read more

I gave this 2 stars instead of 1 ONLY because the pho was decent. Everything else on the menu is pre-packaged, processed, deep fried garbage soaked in generic high fructose corn syrup sauce. Bleh. Despite the Pho being decent, there is definitely better Pho in Albuquerque. read more

I came here for lunch and got the veggie pho or noodle soup as it's not really pho without the beef broth. I asked for it to be spicy as it didn't have a spicy "*" next to it and they didn't disappoint! The soup and the fixings were amazing and after slurping away for at least 20 minutes, I was full and had to go...there was still plenty of soup left and I asked for a "to-go" box and after I wrestled the soup, noodles, and fixings in the big Styrofoam cup, it was nearly full. Our lovely waitress brought over a plastic bag and tied it up perfectly so as to make it easy to carry and to help prevent spills...so thoughtful! The veggies make this soup the winner as they were so generous with them, to think, I was worried it would just be a bunch of noodles. There was tofu too, but not too much. I'll definitely be back! read more

Get 48 like 38 with everything including beef on the side. Cook beef in broth to your taste. Lily and Hue make best Pho in Albuquerque.

Pho #1 is by far the best Pho restaurant in town. Whenever I visit I usually just order a combination Pho and spring rolls. I've never been disappointed with my experience there. Also, the service is exceptional: all of the servers are prompt and courteous. Even if you live in the Heights or on the West Side, a special visit is more than worth the trip. read more

Best in town. I keep going. Sometimes it has it bad days, but I can deal with it. I once banned them for 6 months after getting my carry out 45 minutes late. I guess they forgot my order. No biggie - 6 months ban was the price they had to pay (lol). You have to give it a try. I only order #82 (Vermicelli Bowl). read more

I was craving for pho and this place didn't hit the spot. I stopped by last night to get some pho since it was rainy and cold in New Mexico. The soup didn't have much flavor to it. And the spring rolls were okay only. The price was pretty expensive for a large is like $7.25 and it was small and not filling for me. I prefer pho back in LA where large is filling. read more

The food is excellent I had a giant bowl of beef and tendon soup which was fantastic. The spring rolls were wonderful and best of all (for me) it is a family establishment, and my three year old daughter was more than welcome to join the owners little boys watch a movie while we ate. The service was very friendly. You couldn't ask for a nicer person than our server who I believe was also the owner. read more

The pho at this place is legit! I ordered the wonton egg noodle soup with barbeque pork, and it was delicious! I ordered the soup in size small, which was $6.50, and it filled me up pretty good. The server was also really friendly, and the food came to the table promptly. I'm not sure how the other plates are, but the noodle soup is definitely worth the trip. If you're in New Mexico, looking for some good pho, visit this place. read more

Absolutely love Pho#1. My husband and I have tried every Vietnamese restaurant in Albuquerque and we always seem to go back to this place because it always tastes so good. They put a lot of meat and vegetables in their dishes and the food always comes out very quickly. The soup is also light which was a big one for me as Ive found other broths incredibly oily. Would definitely recommend this place if your looking for good pho here in New Mexico :) read more

I am having a really hard time finding great pho in New Mexico. There is good pho, okay pho and not so great pho. Pho #1 falls into that last category. After having read some positive reviews my wife and I decided to give it a shot. Let me state, the people who work there are some of the nicest around and that is why they are getting 2 stars instead of 1. That said, the appetizer we ordered was suggested by our server, egg rolls. Normally, I wouldn't order egg rolls at a Vietnamese restaurant but he said they were great. They weren't. They tasted like something purchased and heated up in a gas station microwave. If I was still in college and hung over they'd be barely edible. On to the pho. Many people on Yelp state that their pho has no flavor. It's true. Zero flavor. It is as if they don't use any star anise or ginger. It is like a watered down broth with some hints of beef flavor. I ordered #37 because I love tripe, flank, tendon and meatballs. I asked the server if there is a lot of meat and he told me there was in #37. Nope. Wrong. Fail. A few thin pieces of tripe, a few over cooked pieces of flank, 1 small meatball cut in half and they completely forgot to add the tendon. When I asked for the tendon they forgot I received a side bowl with ONE small piece of tendon. My wife's pho was equally as boring and devoid of meat. Oh and they don't give much in terms of greens for the pho. In fact, they only gave us a few strands of basil which was brown along the edges and some bean sprouts that were slimy. Totally depressing meal. I won't be back and if I was you I'd chance my meal elsewhere. The people who work here are indeed friendly but tho food is a sad wreck. read more

For a Vietnamese restaurant, the service is remarkable. One of the best that I've been to. The food is delicious and the price is great. Overall satisfied. read more

One of the best vegetarian Pho soup I ever had. Definitely will visit this place again. Their Mushroom Tofu is good too!

I love Veitnamese food, especially Pho. It has become a comfort food for me. I love this place they have the most wonderful service from the time you walk in until you leave. They are so nice and very attentive. I have always eaten the pho here. My order is usually the spring rolls as an appetizer followed by an order of pho, usually the combination order. The spring rolls are light and fresh and I love the flavor from the mint. The broth is flavored so perfectly. It is one of my favorite places to visit in Albuquerque. I have enjoyed the other things that I have tried, but, for me, it's the pho that really makes this place. I highly recommend it. The service is great and the portions are perfect! Please try the pho, you will not be disappointed! read more