I come here for the chicken rice porridge and the bahn xeo crispy crepe. Both were authentic and very good. Sometimes, I want some good home cooked meal and nothing fancy. This spot does it for me. Staff are friendly and let you enjoy your meal in peace. Vibes feel like a notch above a hole in the wall lol 10/10 a place I could eat at everyday for the price and food. read more

Pho 4 Queen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Man I used to come here so much, the food is decent and it's conveniently located. But the last couple times I've come here, the old lady messed up my order and gets mad at me for saying anything. The language barrier is insane :( Today, she messed up my tables order and literally yelled at us for asking where the rest of the food was. Kind of made us feel uncomfortable but she ended up storming to the back and not bringing our food back after we asked her if the rest was coming. Everytime she's there my experience sucks. I'm sorry but wtf read more

A gem in San Marcos. They offer delicious food at reasonable prices. Excellent service served with a smile. The place is clean and calm. I've never been stressed when dining here. Their house special pho is one of the best I've had and I've been to many pho spots in my lifetime. I'll be back again for sure. read more

Pho 4 Queen - So good! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Came in for a bowl of pho, and a small dish for my toddler. The food is fairly priced and tasty but be prepared for very slow service and a server who is more preoccupied with being on her phone than helping you. Also, because there are few patrons they have no AC on which leads to an uncomfortable meal, with flies buzzing around. On a lighter not, you get to occasionally enjoy hearing one of them hitting the bug zapper. read more

Pho 4 Queen - Combination pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Stopped by Pho 4 Queen for lunch and really enjoyed everything we ordered. We had the rare steak pho, rare steak & tendon pho, and a bowl of rice porridge -- all comforting, well-prepared, and satisfying. The pho broth was clean, aromatic, and full of flavor without being overly greasy. The rare steak was tender, and the tendon was soft and gelatinous, soaking up the broth perfectly. You can tell the broth is well-crafted, which makes a big difference. The rice porridge was warm, smooth, and comforting -- a nice change of pace and great if you're in the mood for something lighter but still flavorful. Service was quick, portions were generous, and everything came out hot. Solid spot for classic Vietnamese comfort food. I'd definitely come back. read more

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The Pho there is really good and has lots of flavor. Definitely worth trying. Although it is a bit of a wait the amount of stuff inside will keep you entertained if you play I spy with my eye. The vibes are real. Keep it up! read more

I ordered take out. I have been craving chao ga (chicken rice porridge) but I am too lazy to make it even though it's pretty easy. I was looking online and saw this place has it. So I called for pick up. IT IS DELICIOUS. I cannot believe I didn't know about this place. I want to come back to try their other dishes. I love a Vietnamese restaurant that serves other dishes and not just pho or banh mi. Because we eat other things. Lol read more

Pho 4 Queen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

My husband and I got in 30 minutes before close but they were willing to seat us which I am very grateful about. The prices were unbeatable with our entire meal (large pho, spring rolls and pork chop rice plate) costing only $33 before tip! The broth was flavorful and the noodles filled me up. I will say that I had a piece of overly chewy tendon but overall I had no complaints as there was a generous portion of meat. The place was very casual - much like hole in the wall feel but if you're looking for a delicious and affordable pho or rice plate, you're definitely in the right place! read more

Pho 4 Queen - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Very solid pho spot in San Marcos! Super great pricing and EXTREMELY generous portions of meat in the pho!! The noodles are thicker than you normally come across, service was straightforward and the atmosphere friendly. I will definitely come back next time I am looking for a hearty meal. A very pleasant surprise in an unassuming parking lot!! read more

Pho 4 Queen - 01. Dac Biet Xe Lua (House Special) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Always a super yummy and delicious meal! Our entire family loves and we look forward to ordering from here!

Pho 4 Queen is a great spot for Vietnamese food in San Marcos. I enjoyed the Rare Steak Pho; it was a comforting and flavorful meal. read more

Pho 4 Queen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

I have only ordered to go, but the food is amazing, comparable Bay Area Vietnamese food. One of the few affordable places. What a gem.

I've only had the banh xeo and it was delicious. Crispy on the edges with lots of fresh greens. Will definitely go back. read more

Pho 4 Queen - Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Do not eat this restaurant due to order a soup they have nail in the soup,they are not happy if you tip little you get something on your food,do not order or eat,I called yesterday that the food have nail,the one answer sorry. Forgive & move on. read more

I liked their catering food. They were really nice too. But, the cost was too high, 70 something per person. read more

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This was the best bowl of pho I've ever had. As someone who in a new city everyday I've had a lot of pho bowls across California. The broth was so rich and full of flavor. Gunna make the drive again. Quick service, open floor seating. Everything you want in a pho spot. read more

Pho 4 Queen - #1 Pho Special. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

The food was delicious! The lady was super sweet too. I ordered #13 with extra chili oil. Yum! read more

Pho 4 Queen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

To say I love Pho is to under state it. But it's definitely difficult to find a really good place with yummy broth. After trying several places, it was time to try this place. And now I'm done looking as this is that place I will be coming from now on to get my pho fix. I ordered over the phone. When I got there, the food was being packed. So I paid and waited for few minutes. It was perfectly packed with hots and colds. I ordered #4 cooked beef pho and my husband had the pho without meat with chicken broth. Everything was so aromatic that we couldn't wait to get home. But once we put it all together at home,it was perfection! I rarely can finish a meal and I gobbled it down. Yep, it was that good! Both my husband and I loved it and will definitely be ordering from here or coming to eat here from now on. read more

Pho 4 Queen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

I wanted to share my recent experience at your restaurant, which was unfortunately quite disappointing. The service was extremely lacking. The man taking our order rushed through it so quickly that I had to shout out the rest of my order across the room. When I asked for hot oil sauce, he said he didn't have any available today and you can tell he was lying. After that, he sat behind his desk and never returned, not even to check on us or bring the bill. I was left feeling ignored and could have easily walked out without paying. I was the only person and table the entire time. The overall energy and service were poor, and I would not recommend this place to others. I hope you can address these issues for future guests. The food, wasn't anything special the pho was cold but the tofu rolls were crunchy and tasted good. read more

I really wanted to love this place considering my relative recommends it but I may need a couple more visits especially trying different things on the menu to see if I may be convinced. Came on a weekday during lunch and it was empty. This is definitely the type of place where you will need to either flag the worker down or go up to the counter if you want something during your meal, I wouldn't wait on them to come to you (at least this was my experience). Our server was an Asian gentleman probably in his 30s. I did need to approach him when I needed extra bowls and at the end of a meal for a to go container and both times he was not friendly, seemed bothered if anything. So service wise probably one of my least favorite experiences/places. The restaurant itself though was quiet with no AC but plenty of overhead fans plus the restaurant itself gets a lot of shade. I ended up trying the shrimp fried rice and vermicelli noodles with grilled shrimp and vegetarian egg rolls. The fried rice was the best part of the meal (the rice itself was tasty) but I will say the shrimp they use in their dishes although the pieces are huge it was not tender but rather hard. The vermicelli was okay but their vegetarian egg rolls have a particular taste to it I couldn't figure out what it was. The others tried their pho and seemed to really enjoy. I will give them credit on this though - their servings are huge and the prices are quite reasonable considering. There's plenty of parking here as it's on a shared lot with various other business including a Sharetea if you need dessert afterwards lol. read more

Great place. Finally found a place that serves Ban Xeo!!!! It was also delicious. Lastly the prices here were really good. Great value. Also the servers were really nice. Great spot! read more

Pho 4 Queen - Ban Xeo. Crispy and delicious. The home Made fish sauce was also really nice. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

I love pho and this hit the spot this morning. I was hungry and saw it and decided to give it a try without looking it up. It's a hole in the wall but the base of the pho is exactly like it should be read more

The food are delicious, they have lots of options. I dined 3 days in a row and tried different dishes on each day, i brought my friends to have lunch and they liked it. My friends even mentioned that they will be back to dine again even though they are from the south of San Diego. We ordered the buttered fried quail, goat curry, pho, escargot in coconut milk/curry. I wish they can serve hot vietnamese coffee, they only served iced coffee w/c me and my friends are not into iced coffee. The service is okay, they are friendly and accomodating. The ambiance, is just okay. I recommend to add more lights at night especially the signage outside to make it more visible. read more

I wanted to love it. I ordered and came in to meet a sweet lady behind the counter. My food was ready quick and the price was totally reasonable. I got home and assembled my phone and found noodles that just aren't my fav. They are a thicker noodle that end up with a mushy consistency when you put them in the broth. I really liked the broth and they gave you lots of the extras to put in it but I just couldn't get over the noodles. I would go again but it wouldn't be my personal first choice... read more

Pretty good food, large portion, very reasonable price. Not the best pho I had, but it definitely worth the price and decent food.

Came here to pick up broth for my boyfriend who was feeling under the weather. They packaged everything really well and nothing leaked. It was still piping hot when I got it home too. Service was great and fast :) read more

Really hate to update my review but this is only because I found it unacceptable how the young guy that attended me gave me something expired. I ordered two Thai teas and he said he would have them ready, as I was talking to my sibling I kept noticing he was turning around and looking at us. Wasn't sure why until he served us and we left and when we were in the car we could taste the rancid acidic taste of the tea. I'm not sure who the young guy was but I usually don't see him, it's usually an older man but I hope they bring this to his attention. This experience has pushed me away from going again. So disappointed. read more

Place is clean and neat. Menu list and pricing is outdated. I ordered the house pho thinking it might be well rounded but it was missing meatball, the beef meat was a bit too fatty from what I'm accustomed at other pho places. The belly tougher than normal. The noodles were cut and were a very small portion. Not the best pho I've had really, below average I would say. I also ordered the Calamari because it looked very interesting in the menu presentation but was also a total disappointment . The thing was super salty, no matter how much lime I threw at it, or how much I dipped it in the sweet sauce, the salt was eating my tongue. I did talk to the owner about it and he did say next time order it with less salt lol so I will leave no less than a 3 star, because at least there's flexibility, but food was a 2 for sure. Service was alright, 7/10. The owner or front desk gentleman took my order pretty fast, but when I ordered coffee he failed to tell me that they did not serve hot coffee, when in the menu it did say hot or cold. So he brought me a cold brew coffee, when I asked for hot he seemed bothered and said they didn't serve any and he could very well take it back. To which he did. Other than that he was courteous , they do have Hot Oil or Hot paste in the kitchen, you just have to order it to the waiter. I spent total of $28, would of been $33 with the coffee. Bon appetit read more

Pho 4 Queen - Fried Calamari. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Delicious food and very fresh. We ordered takeout and our order was ready pretty quick. The pho was very flavorful and the broth was very rich tasting. Yum! I had the ramen and beef soup. Again, lots of delicious flavor and very fresh and crisp vegetables. read more

To begin, I am not a pho fan. If I want some tasty soup I would probably go to a good Mexican restaurant for it like Norte in Carlsbad or Los Charros in Escondido. (If you haven't eaten there you are missing out.) But why the five stars? Because for a painfully admit to say the last 45 to 50 years since I discovered Vietnamese food there's only one dish that I can ever bring myself to order, Bun Thit Nuong, which is a rice vermicelli dish topped with several different tasty things including barbecued pork finished with some very tasty fish sauce, which deserves a much more appetizing name. Pho 4 queen serves the best and most consistent sample of this dish that I have found in many years and for that I give them a happy five stars. Every time I have been in I have been met with friendly service and very clean conditions. One of these days I'll try something else but it won't break my heart if I don't. read more

Pho 4 Queen - Bun thit nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Stopped by for lunch while at work, ordered to go and everything was packaged extremely well! The guy working was extremely friendly and polite, will definitely be back. The food was outstanding, you won't be disappointed here. read more

AMAZING! Some of the best and most authentic pho I've had yet , plus egg rolls were sooo good! Will definitely be visiting again and recommending to family and friends read more

Pho 4 Queen - Well Done Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Love the pho here! The only place I know of that has thick fresh bouncy pho noodles! Service is great! People there are very nice and they give you ALOT of meat! For the total price of $40 including tip, we got two combo pho with extra noodles and two sodas! We were so full and satisfied! I always bring my friends and family here! read more

Pho 4 Queen - Pho Dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

First of all, dont let the ambiance of this place fool you. This place has the best pho out of North County area. The portion is huge, and they serve with soft flat nice noodle (closer to the authentic pho noodle). I have been there a few times, and every time I ordered something new to try out besides the Pho. Everything has tasted delicious so far. Goat hot pot, fried butter quails, roasted chicken with fried rice, special salad...Service was very decent since there is literally only 1 person handling everything upfront. I would totally recommend to everyone, and I forgot to mention that this place is very affordable too. read more

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Best pho place ever.. Been there dozens of times and they never disappoint. Great staff and always work fast. The crown jewel of San Marcos. read more

Pho 4 Queen - Pho sate and wings - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Shopping center has been cleaned up a little. Inside is nice and clean though some chairs could use replacing. Big menu with some unexpected exotic options - escargot, frog legs, quail, wild boar, etc. Call in advance to order exotics if you're in a hurry as they do take longer. Spring rolls with pork instead of shrimp were huge and tasty fresh. Dipping sauce with them was exceptional. Pho was good and generous portions. Heavy on the five side. Overall very good experience! read more

Yum. I ordered my pho and a dessert don't remember what but it was interesting. Beans n jello

Most of the tables were not cleaned off when I walked in. The spring roll was huge (that's what she said), and not cut in half. There was also way more lettuce in it than I've ever seen. The peanut sauce had halves of peanuts in it. The chicken pho was ok. The brother was decent, but it was rather bland. There didn't seem like there was enough noodles in it either. It's not horrible, but it's not that great either. read more

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Top notch broth. You can really taste it. All the Pho places the broth here is delicious. Noodles were a bit light, could have more but really good. read more

Pho 4 Queen - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Favorite Vietnamese restaurant in North County. Great selection of dishes that always hit! So glad to have discovered this place. Their Pho and Banh Xeo always hit. I'd recommend this spot to anyone who is craving some great food. read more