I love coming to pho1 on a rainy day or if its cold outside. A nice place to spend time with a group of friends. The food is decent and the service is pretty good. read more

overpriced!!!!! considering they are the only Vietnamese place in that area, i guess they can control the price with no competitor around. But at least make it tasty for the moneys worth. Had the combination fried rice...was bland there were bits of overcooked dry out rice. the spring rolls were not fresh tasting and peanut sauce ehhhh. Guess my taste buds are so use to Snowbite. read more

The food was very good and on a quiet Sunday evening, the nice ambiance in this restaurant was a joy. We had great service and the owner was very kind. We were very happy with our find here after not expecting Vietnamese food in Harlingen on our way back to California. We had both bún and phò and they were very tasty. read more

I love Vietnamese and Thai cuisine so I was excited to try this place out. The spring rolls were really good. They didn't make banh xeo or canh chua tom so I tried a Thai dish, tom yum chicken soup. It didn't taste anything like the Tom yum I've had at numerous places. It was void of the sour element that's usually so tasty and I couldn't taste the other usual delicious spices that comprise Tom yum. It tasted flat like water with red pepper flakes. If you come here stick to the pho and spring rolls. read more

The place looked shoddy on the outside, but the inside was surprisingly pleasing. Dim lighting, Asian décor, and beautiful tableware. Each table had a bottle of hand sanitizer in the center. This may be a trivial detail to most, but I appreciated it very much. Most restaurants won't make the extra expense for their guests. The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive, and well versed on menu options. The manager of the restaurant even came over to our table to ask for feedback about our visit. Sadly, I was sorely disappointed by the bland food I received. I ordered the vermicelli with grilled chicken. The vermicelli had absolutely no taste. The chicken was cooked thoroughly, however, it wasn't seasoned, marinated, or topped with anything. The dish was served with something called "fish sauce". Now, I should add that I do NOT like sauce typically, but I decided to try it because the food was so dry and tasteless. I didn't like it, so I asked for an alternative, which they supplied. This alternative option was chunky and unappealing. I tried it anyway and it tasted like crushed red pepper that was mixed with sriracha sauce. The spring rolls were as expected, but the ratio of vegetables to rice noodles inside was disappointing. After the meal, i decided to try the New York cheesecake for dessert. This wasn't exactly what I wanted, but it was their only option. It wasn't horrible, but it was definitely store bought. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but in this case it was. It had an unpleasant after taste. I will not be eating here again, nor would I recommend this restaurant to anybody I know. If I was assigning a rating based on the food alone, I would give it two stars, but the service and overall atmosphere was enjoyable. read more

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I felt it was a very poor example of the genre. If you have to have Pho soup and you find yourself in Harlingen, think BBQ?

Came to Pho #1 when they opened a couple of years ago and the Pho was delicious but as the months went by the Pho was more like beef stock instead of traditional Pho. I spoke to the owner about it going down the drain and how it was not Pho. Probably they changed the recipe or the cook. It was so horrible that I stopped going there until today I decide to give them a second chance to find out that the place got worse. I walk in there and order water and looked through the menu. I sat there for about 5-8min waiting on the damn waitress and she never came back. I had enough of their bad service so I left. This place has really gone down the drain and should be ashamed of the workers there. They should get fired and replaced. read more

This place is #1 in my book! It's hard to find an authentic pho/Vietnamese restaurant in the valley and this place is the real deal! I had the #32 Vermicelli with beef and egg rolls and it was very tasty. I ate it all. I highly recommend it! Also, I live in Brownsville and would definitely drive to Harlingen for this! read more

This place is yummy! Delicious spring rolls. They are the best I've ever eaten! Way better than other places I've eaten them at! I also like the grilled beef with the salad. Huge portions of pho with many choices. They have great fried rice. I think the prices could be a tad lower. Owners are nice and ingredients are very fresh. read more

PHO #1 is the BEST restaurant in Harlingen, hands down. Pho broth was perfect before the Hoison and saracha. Restaurant super clean, staff courteous and food came out in lightening speed!! read more

This is one of my favorite places in the RGV for Vietnamese. I always eat the Bun with Roasted Pork and this is my favorite place to get it.

My husband and I stopped in for a quick lunch at Pho #1. We had chicken and vermicelli noodles, it was delicious. Norma, our waitress was nice and friendly, I asked for steamed rice with a scrambled egg for my 9 month old (special order) she brought it out right away and also brought a baby spoon with his meal. The restaurant was clean and so were the bathrooms. read more

This is the best thai restaurant in the valley. The serve is excellent and ambient is very nice. You have to spring rolls and vermicelli with charbroiled chicken is the best. read more

I came here for lunch. I was taken aback by their dim lighting, since I was there for work purposes and had hoped it was a really casual place. But I got over it once I tasted my food. I ordered the Pho #10 and was absolutely delighted. The veggies were fresh and the dish was just all around delicious. I hadn't had pho in months, so it was nice to find a place in The Valley that served it. I'll probably go back to try some of their other items. read more

As I recently moved to Harlingen, I was excited to find a restaurant that serves Pho. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was just a little disappointed. The Pho bac didn't have the familiar fragrance and was a bit bland without Sriracha. It wasn't bad by any means. Just not what my mouth was watering for. $11.99 was too pricey for what I got. The Tempura Shrimp appetizers weren't the tempura battered shrimp I expected--I've eaten tempura in Japan. This was more akin to Long John Silver's. Service was good. Nice atmosphere. read more

I am Asian who is vacationing in South Texas and wanted some Asian food. I had the pho here and it is good. My only beef is that unlike Asian restaurants that I am used to where tea is free, I had to pay for tea separately. And it was awkward to ask for chopsticks. Overall it was a bit pricy but there aren't a lot of Asian restaurants around. read more

Food was good but disappointed that they have no vegeterian dishes. No tofu in a Thai restaurant is unheard of. I had pad Thai but wish it was served with vegetables. Overall flavor was good but where's the TOFU! read more

When you try this place you should not have the expectation that it's going to be like you are accustomed to. There is a very small Vietnamese community trying to bring the flavor of home to the RGV where some ingredients are not found. Saying this and starting with an open mind and pallet I recommend the #10 pho . The beef broth was flavorful and filled with tasty beef slices and noodles. Just the right amount of red and green onions. They also give you a small plate of sliced limes, sprouts, sliced jalepeno and cilantro. The only thing missing were the fresh basil . Put everything in the pho. Add some sriracha, hoisin sauce and ask for some fish sauce. I guarantee you will love this pho. More international flavors to the RGV should be embraced and invited to our community. read more

Excellent restaurant, great service, food is delicious, great PHO and orange chicken. The prices and specials are excellent. Highly recommend. read more

I like this place, it might not be super cheap but I think is just right. The ambience is chill, the pho was great!

The pho is pretty good. The bún is served on a plate rather than a bowl, which I find unusual. The spring rolls can be dry sometimes and I wish they would move that super loud blender. Service is usually prompt and friendly. I am a frequent customer. read more

Two weeks ago.. was closed, called today to order. And it's closed from 9/14-9/22 for vacation?? What kind of business is this? Sounds like the owner doesn't trust his staff running the place while he goes out of town? Not a good look read more

Pho was better than expected. Lo mein too. Stopped by this place on the way back to OK from TX. Was craving pho - this hit the spot. The variety of their pho menu was not as extensive as other places I had been to, but it was pretty decent. I thought the priced weighed more than the portion though. For $12, I got the combo for perhaps a size large? The amount of the broth was overwhelming compared to the noodles. The broth itself was missing a little something, but I won't complain too much. The side "veggies" however, was a little disappointing. There was just cilantro, bean sprouts, and jalapenos.. As for seasoning, there was soy sauce and sriracha along with salt and black pepper. Nothing too high end (at all lol). The lomein was also surprisingly (hella) good. read more

Was kinda disappointed . Food tasted ok bit it's not what I'm used to in a tai Resturant . Was not enough fresh greens or strong herbs. Otherwise service was great and atmosphere was ok. read more

Came here with friends, and was immediately seated and tended to by the staff. This is my second time trying a Vietnamese restaurant and I have to say this was another good experience. Menu items have staples like Pad Thai, Pho, Curry, etc.. I had the Chicken Pho and, overall, it was pretty good (wish it would've had veggies though). read more

I've been in Texas for several months and was craving Pho. I was disappointed with both the Pho and Pad Thai here. Cilantro was substituted for basil in the Pho. I was told that they are having problems getting the basil. Sorry but you shouldn't serve food with substitutions. Totally changes the flavor. The Pad Thai lacked vegetables and egg and was bland. I wasn't told till we paid the tab that you have to ask for the chili oil. Condiments should be available at your table, not hidden in the kitchen. read more

Their pho was delicious! Restaurant was very clean and service was great. I will be returning soon :)

Tried 4 different menu items and they were all good. No complaints there. I do have to warn about the bubble tea. Again, I tried 4 different versions and all tasted watered down. Every bubble tea shop I've been to uses a powdered mix, so if Pho #1 used a bit more powdered mix, they would be just as good if not better than the rest. read more

Everything here is perfect! The food is phenomenal, the staff is attentive, and the environment is so inviting! There isn't another place like this is the valley so if you are wanting a delicious and different dining experience then this is the place to be. (I've tried the House Fried Rice, Pad Thai with Chicken, Spring Rolls, Egg Rolls and Pepper Steak... All DELICOUS!!) read more

Very tasty. Pleasantly surprised, you will be too. Ordered the #16, spicy beef. Sure, the basil was missing, but it wasn't a deal breaker. Cilantro made for a nice substitute, broth was flavorful. All in all, the food was done well. I'll be back again. read more

So glad we have this addition to our city. Love the variety and atmosphere. Prices are reasonable and food is great.

Wow! Norma was so great! She was very patient with me! I've ordered a noodle dish without the noodles and they have accommodated my order with such brilliance! The grilled pork with shredded carrots, cucumber and bean sprouts is EXCELLENT! I can eat it EVERYDAY! You need to order the Vietnamese Coffee too! The place has great ambience! They were able to accommodate the lunch traffic with such ease! read more

Food was awesome!!!! Dumplings were delicious....Friendly waitress...Would definitely return....

If you are worried that the food will be too spicy, don't. I don't like spicy-hot foods so I was a little leery when my friends suggested a lunch at Pho. I had the vegetable vermacelli dish that came with three small egg rolls. Even when adding the sauce that accompanied the dish, it was definitely not too hot for my Gringo palate. The offerings are expensive at about $10 each, but it was more food than I could manage at one seating. The atmosphere was quiet with no music or other distractions. I found it quite pleasant. I will definitely be back. read more

Portions are well worth the price. They are real quick and speedy. Basically if you were to ask me if the food was good, I'd say "Pho Sho". The end read more

Real good food! Always fresh and made very tasty! Very good, friendly service. Place is clean and good to be at. It may look not super great on the outside, but it is very good inside:) if you travel from out of town or simply live here and looking for good Asian food, this is the place to come! read more

Anyone who knows pho will be disappointed by Pho #1. The broth falls flat, lacking the complex aroma and seasonings that make pho so delicious. Also, they do not have basil. When I asked the manager (owner?), he said, "you must not be from around here. Are you from Houston?" - insinuating that local folks don't know that pho should be served with Thai basil. And I suppose they don't, since this is probably their first and only exposure to Vietnamese food, and that other reviewers find this to be an acceptable version of pho. It is not. The owner went on to explain that it was too expensive to ship basil from Houston and that it is wilted by the time it arrives on the food truck. What he fails to appreciate is that the pho restaurants in McAllen all serve basil, as does the Thai restaurant in Brownsville. So, either those places are successfully shipping basil to the RGV, or they are growing their own. Either way, they aren't cutting corners and giving their customers a sub-par product. Frankly, for $10 a bowl (which would be an exorbitant price anywhere else for such a medium-sized portion - and they do not offer different sizes), I expect basil. Not to mention the server, who was completely unfamiliar with the menu. When I asked for pho tai, the most basic item on the menu (it would be like ordering a hamburger at McDonalds), she needed the menu item #. The summer rolls were unremarkable - no mint, basil or cilantro mixed in with the lettuce and there was a slice of pate instead of pork. Additionally, the meat in the fried spring rolls was still pink, causing me to think they weren't thoroughly cooked through. Pho #1 is far from #1. I won't be back and I wouldn't encourage anyone else to go, either. read more

Picked up our food and when we got home it was the wrong order. We picked it up about 30 minutes before they closed so when we tried calling they were already closed. We called about a week later and they compensated our meal for us! Love this place. read more

what a nice place to find in harlingen. the owner is a nice guy who's proud of his restaurant and his small vietnamese community in harlingen that makes good tasting food. pho #1 is a clean, well-priced, and tastes good. read more

I'm from Houston Texas and this restaurant is by far the best pho in the Rio Grande Valley. On my first trip here to the valley this place stood out since I didn't think there would be pho in the valley. This place is the best pho in the Rio Grande Valley you won't be upset. read more