Had to stop at Pho Ca Dao to try their pho. I thought it was pretty cool they had a serving little robot. The pho was delicious and service was quick. I came after lunch hours so the place was not busy. I really enjoyed the soft meat on the pho! read more

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It's very obvious this place focuses more on to-go/pickup orders than the main dining area. The service times and general customer service could definitely have better consistency. I've ordered both to go and dine in here and ran into a few problems.. The 3 times I ordered to go or delivery, the soup completely melted through the paper bowl and soaked everything else that was in the bag completely ruining everything else that I ordered. I don't know why they're the only pho place that doesn't use the plastic containers but they should switch to it because the paper container just isn't cutting it. The few times I've dined here I got seated right away but then waited 15 minutes just to put an order for water and then another 15 minutes to order food. That's a pretty long wait considering there weren't many other people dining in - just 2 other tables and me, and there's usually not too many people dining in in the first place so the slow service makes no sense. Luckily the food is good and is a pretty standard pho. The environment is clean and quiet, it's just the service times that need to be worked on. read more

We called at 8:32PM to place an order. The man who answered the phone said, "Sorry, the kitchen is closed. Last call was at 8:30. CATCH YOU NEXT TIME!" And hung up. With that attitude, I don't think there will be a "next time." Gauging from other 1-star reviews, I'm not the only one this has happened to recently. Keep in mind, their closing time is 9PM (listed everywhere). We loved the Pho Ca Dao in Mira Mesa and Poway when we lived in that area. After moving to Escondido, we thought - only thing missing was PCD. They opened a few months later, and we were so excited! We only had a chance to try them once before the recent interaction. Apparently all the PCD locations are not run by the same people. Will definitely be on the hunt for our new pho spot now. read more

This was our first visit to Pho Ca Dao Grill, and the place was very cozy. We had a great experience eventhough we arrived about half an hour before closing, the service was still friendly and welcoming. The pho was very tasty, the spring rolls were delicious, and the Vietnamese coffee was absolutely the bomb! Everything came out fresh and flavorful. We'll definitely be coming back again. read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Very classic and typical pho experience! There weren't too many people inside when I came so I was able to be seated right away. The inside is very clean and they have a cute little serving robot lol. Overall, the food was pretty good and there was nothing to really complain about! read more

I've come to learn that every single Pho Ca Dao is different in their flavors. I've been to some that are great and I would say this one is average. Not bad by any means, but nothing that impressed me. The prices are hard to beat, most dinner items average about $13. Pretty good deal. I door dashed the classic spring rolls and the Vietnamese coconut chicken curry. I'm kicking myself for not ordering the grilled shrimp spring rolls as I imagine they would be better. The meat in the classic ones wasn't to my liking. Bland and overcooked. The shrimp, mint and peanut sauce was nice. As for the curry, it's decent, I've definitely had far better so to me this is about a 6/10. Personally, I probably won't go back to this location because this is now my second "meh" experience here. If you're looking for cost friendly, go here. If you're looking for better flavor try the spot down the street. read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - A7. Classic Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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Very nice & clean inside with lots of seating. staff is super friendly. I appreciate the interior decor, very eye catching. I got pho and it was delicious, so good especially when you're sick. My cousin got this other dish with rice I forgot which one (see the picture) but it was also delicious just the ratio of meat to rice was a little off. Another interesting thing is I tried their salted lemonade soda for the first time and I never tried something like that before it's literally salt with lemon and soda hahah. Pretty good tho I enjoyed it. Lots of parking outside too. read more

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Pho Ca Dao is mouthwateringly amazing and delicious! Whether we dine out or order in, the meal is always phenomenal. The attention to detail is unmatched! Unpackaging a delivery order from here feels like Christmas morning, I swear, LOL! I forgot to take a photo of my pho delivery, BUT each item comes separately, which I appreciate immensely. Raw steak in a baggie, fresh veg in another baggie, noodles and green onion in another container, and hot broth in the styrofoam soup container. It's truly a treat, and nothing arrives soggy or overcooked! Service and ambiance are lovely when we dine in, as well. read more

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This place is just a block from the Escondido Center for the Arts. We were hungry after performing, and looking for a place close by. My daughter order a pork and rice dish, and my husband and I ordered pho. Plus some appetizers- chicken wings, and spring rolls. Like at the other Pho Cau Do restaurants, we were not disappointed. Food was good and comforting. Glad there was one so close by. read more

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The ambiance and service was great. Friendly staff and our food came out quick. Food was very good too. I would recommend this place. read more

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Came here 7.28.25 aprox 3pm. Ordered Grilled Salmon w Rice Vermecelli noodles cuz im on a diet. Salmon came out FRIED! I didnt wana be that pain in the "A" customer so didnt complain but now I feel the owner needs to know to better his restaurant. So here is a picture of proof. Get it right dude! Now u broke my diet and was working on my abs. Correct this and I wil give u 5 STARS. read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - This is DEFINITELY FRIED! Not Grilled like the menu says. - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Went here because we were craving something brothy.. what better was than to have pho.. so we decided to come here.. it wasnt too busy when we got here.. we got seated right away.. they have have a robot that serves the food, which is nice to watch.. we wanted to try something a little different so we ordered the "Pho" with bone marrow.. its a must try for us read more

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Waited 15 minutes before our order was taken.. there was only 2 other customers in the entire restaurant. the pho was flavorless- clear broth and all... and to add to this my daughter and me both got food poisoning the next day.. I threw up 4 times and was nauseous the entire day.... will not be returning read more

I called in to order pick up and when I got there my order wasn't even placed. I waited and waited. Went to the counter to ask about it. Then they decided to prepare it. Waited some more and went to the counter. If it wasn't ready then and there I'd leave. In all it took 30 mins to get my food and it wasn't like there were customers. What's the point of calling in ahead? read more

Disgusting! I door dashed 2 soups. I opened up my soup this is what I found! I immediately called the restaurant and they said they'd refund me my money.Way to ruin pho for me,traumatized. Wonder if they continued to serve others from this same batch!?! read more

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Absolutely loved the fresh food, clean atmosphere, and the friendly staff. This place is my new hidden gem and I will definitely be back. Tried the Chicken Pho, Steamed Chicken/Shrimp Buns, and chicken broken rice. All were fantastic! read more

Food is great here! As well as takeout! Great portion and service is amazing! They have an outdoor seating area which is helpful if you have a furry friend joining you! The ambiance is very nice and organized! The restaurant is a good size! Def worth trying! read more

The restaurant itself is super tidy, loved the decor and the fish tank in the center. The service was very slow for a Sunday morning, I am going to assume they were just understaffed because the restaurant wasn't full but I saw the staff running around and being diligent. We ordered a bowl of pho with rare steak and flank but it was served without the flank and it got served to us separately in a second bowl. We were served our salted lemonade soda before our waters and had to order our water half way through our meal. Noodles were a tad over done and were stuck together while eating it or too soft and fell apart. For convenience and location I say this place is SOLID for the area, and I will be back. read more

Food here is good. I order here frequently for togo. Dining in is not often since customer service is a hit or missed. My usual order: spring rolls, egg rolls perfectly crunchy, banh mi is the best here, pho has good broth flavor and they supply it a LIME slice as it should be. Not a lemon slice, places that serve lemon with Pho- That is just wrong-yuck!! read more

Excellent food! Went here with my date in the Summer of 2025 after navigating to the wrong Pho Ca Dao, but this is a wonderful spot and just as good as my regular one. Not especially busy around the lunchtime we went to. The service is good and not especially notable. As with a lot of Asian places, the service is not the standout but rather the food. This is a great pho place, and I highly recommend the PCD calamari as an appetizer for whatever you're going to get. I got a BBQ pork banh mi, and my date got a beef pho. Both were great. read more

This is my go-to pho place in North County SD! I love all the Pho Ca Dao locations, and since my last review for the RB location; they seem to finally get their customer service up to par. Right when we entered, the establishment was very clean and I like the way the interior is decorated at this location. There's not a lot of parking for this location since it's off to the side of N Escondido Blvd in a small plaza, so be mindful of that when visiting. The host was quick to greet us and get our orders quickly. They served our food quickly and checked up on us pretty often. I got something different than what I usually do, which was the N10 Oxtail & Sliced Eye Round Steak Pho, and my fiancé got the N11 which is my usual. The oxtail was beautifully cooked and tender, it made the flavor of the broth delightful that I hardly had to add any of my usual sriracha and hoisin sauce! We always get a banh mi to share so that we could dip it in our soup. So the BBQ Pork it is! It was a perfect addition to our cold day and hit the spot for feeling under the weather. read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - N10. Oxtail & Sliced Eye Round Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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Have been going to this restaurant off and on ever since it opened. Today I had to leave before ordering because the music was uncomfortably loud hard rock music. It was inappropriate and blaring for dining in, especially at 5pm on a Saturday. It actually blared into the parking lot. The young men (teens? College age) working there were oblivious to it, maybe enjoying it. There may have been 1 or 2 other people eating in. When my husband asked about the music & the volume, he received blank stares. I hope the owner realizes that his workers may be driving his customers away. They definitely drive me out. It has never been this way. I guess they want take out customers only. No longer a nice, family restaurant. read more

Updated: This is the 3rd time we try to dine in, they close at 9 and last seating is 8:30. At 8:12 pm they told us they couldn't sit us and that it was to go already. They look like high school kids looking back at each other and deciding to sit us or not. They said no because kitchen closes at 8:30 p.m. read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - Hours. - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

My boyfriend and I had come here shortly after we had gotten together, and it was delicious! I think this is a new pho restaurant in Escondido, so I encourage you to visit and drum up business for a new Asian restaurant in NCSD. I normally score pho places by their tendon and tripe, as well as if they have che ba mau as a dessert option - which in this restaurants case, has very thick jelly-like tendon and deliciously made che ba mau. The servings were an excellent size and with a good helping of meat with the standard chili, mung bean sprouts, and lime delivered with our order free of charge without having to ask. My boyfriend got basic pho and ate it with a fork, so I had to shun him, but he was also very happy with his food and left sated. To add to the cutesy vibe, there was a little robot that brought our order that had cute faces, but the staff did come over to unload to our table and ask if everything was going okay. read more

The service was great, very attentive and the food was great. Recommend the pork chop plate.

Not sure what's happening with this location because things change A LOT. Each time we go, there are a whole new set of workers. We don't see the original owner/manager anymore. And recently there's been a pretty big menu change. The special pho we get every time used to be $10.50 and has just increased +$3.25 to $13+ dollars. As well as a whole new set of employees and uniforms. We will continue to come here because their broth is our favorite in town, but the menu change is pretty drastic. read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - Classic Broken Rice with BBQ Pork. Be sure to check for your side of broth if you are ordering to go! - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

The place has a very clean look on the outside and the inside. When I entered my eyes were drawn to a beautiful fish tank. The food is good. We got egg rolls, pho, and a beef dish. Food comes out quick. Service is very friendly and the place is clean. My kids are 9 & 10, they got a kick out of the robot that delivers food to the table. read more

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Food that we got mid. We got the shrimp spring rolls, Saigon steamed buns with beef, lemongrass beef pho and Shaken beef with garlic rice. The only thing we enjoyed were the spring rolls and Saigon buns. read more

I ordered via DoorDash & the pork banh mi was the best I've had in a long time. The meat was tender & seasoned perfectly, the baguette was crispy on the outside & soft on the inside just as it should be. I will definitely be ordering it again. They also included a side of their pho broth with pieces of meatball in it & it was so flavorful & amazing! It was also still piping hot! I'm ordering their pho next time & I can't wait. read more

Very nice, modern and clean wirh top notch service. The food was good nice and comforting. I had coconut rice wirh shrimp. It cane with salad and a very tasty onion broth. Either to pour on or sip, if this us the broth for their soup its veey good. My husband had pork wirh a shrimp paste which was an interesting tasty texture. We had the Vietnamese wings which was not a big deal. Every server must have come by at least two times each to check on us. The robot server was cute but nessasary? Maybe for the giant bowls of steaming pho. This was our firstin person visit to this location will visit again. read more

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Food (4/5 stars): This was some good, bang for your buck pho. Only $10.50! The highlight was the broth, but the meat wasn't as tender as I would've liked. The noodles were also not as soft Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: very reasonable * Wait Time: minimal for a party of 3 during Sunday lunch * Service: very good and friendly. I was surprised by the machine that brought us our food! * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's a nice, modern looking restaurant read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - PCD Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

It was my first time here because my baby brother recommended it. We got seated right away and our waitress took our order. The food took about 5 mins to come out! Now that's service! And the food was delish! I highly recommend this place if you ever want Vietnamese! read more

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The food was really good and a lot of it. The small pho was quite large. We ordered egg rolls and shrimp paste rolls, which were good, but slowed down the pho. Just keep that in mind if you are in a hurry. Everyone who came after us who got pho only got served before us which made my mother in law very anxious. My kid loved the cat robot. It only delivered pho and utensils when we were there. Definitely a fun and delicious place to check out. read more

Food is absolutely delicious! I ordered 5 or 6 items on the menu and still plan to come back and try more food! The taste is fresh and rich on every meal. They can use a lot of room for improvement in efficiency, structure, and customer service. My experience from walking in the door to paying my bill took well over 1.5 hours. So don't come here if you're in a rush. You will have a terrible experience. But if you're relaxing and want some bomb food, this place is great! read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - Bao Buns beef, fried rice chicken PCD, pho, crispy rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Holy shit I forgot how good pho is from pho ca dao. I ordered online to go and expected to wait but it was ready when I arrived. The place is clean and the service is friendly. This is the second time this week I came here. I will be coming back pho sure. read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - C12. Short Rib Garlic Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

worse pho EVER. the broth was crystal water clear and had no flavor whatsoever. i've never had pho i didn't love but this place proved me wrong. very disappointing. read more

We bring the kids here a lot just because of the cute kitty cat robots. Some how that makes the experience even better. My husband and I used to go to the Mira Mesa location for years when we lived down in Mira Mesa so we were really happy when we learned the same team was going to open up in Escondido. The place is really nice and almost feels sports bar-y when it's a Pho place. The bar is huge and has quite a few TV which makes it easy to ignore your spouse who is always on their phone anyways. :D The service can be a hit or miss sometimes, but in general they do their best not to forget folks. I really like the menu at this location. It's very fusion - with the new and old. My go-to dishes are always the classic spring rolls and the chicken boa buns that look like tacos. I went out on a limb and tried the calamari appetizer and it was surprisingly really good! Whatever spice they use is good and the breading reminds me of the batter they use on the chicken wings. As for the kids dishes, they know kids. The pho is tasty without veggies, which is a hit with my kids. The portions are huge, which is great for anyone besides my kids because my kids eat like nothing. We'll be back! read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - A different kind of chicken pho with coconut milk. It was so good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Special oil chili pepper best with pho on the side. Always ask for rare steak on the side or not either way the thin slice of beef can't go wrong. read more

Pho Ca Dao Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Food great service is getting worse. I come here often minimally once a month. Today I couldn't make it to the location so I called in and asked my spouse to pick up my order. Maybe they aren't the correct demographic for their restaurant, but my spouse was treated poorly, on the phone I was quoted ten minutes and we waited closer to twenty to be dismissed, dirty looked and force to wait another twenty three mins. It was a one soup order today I don't understand what we did to disrespect anyone but I don't think we will be back any time soon. Completely has made me feel a certain way about how we are treated. read more

Service was great, the waitress was very attentive. The place got busier little after we got there and she made every effort to check in on us. The place was clean. The portions were abundant and tasty. Our appetizers and soup was out in quick. The prices are very reasonable. I think I found my new pho place. Thank you for the great service. read more

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