Visiting my dad in McAllen for the holidays weather was gloomy and I wanted some hot pho. Stumbled upon this gem and they did not disappoint. Owner was super nice told us he was from Houston hence the name lol ordered the brisket pho amazing. Def found our pho spot when we come back to visit! read more

Pho Houston - Art - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Spring rolls were extremely tiny compared to chopsticks. The pho is good but don't order any sides not worth the price imo

My family was craving some pho, and since our usual spot was closed, we decided to try somewhere new and we're so glad we did! This place is a hidden gem. It's small but still feels spacious, with a cozy, homey vibe that makes it feel truly authentic. The service was wonderful! Everyone we spoke to was kind, attentive, and helpful. We started with the vegetable egg rolls, which had the perfect crunch and great flavor. My husband and mom both ordered the special combination pho with tenderloin, brisket, meatballs, and tendon, and they couldn't stop raving about it. I went with the vermicelli with grilled pork and egg rolls, and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was super flavorful and fresh. We'll definitely be back read more

Pho Houston - Special combination rice noodle soup with tenderloin, brisket, meatballs and tendon - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Food was good, but the service wasn't. I asked if they could split the soup for sharing, but instead I was given an extra bowl to do it myself. By the time I managed, my food was cold. Overall, not a great experience. I probably won't be a returning customer. read more

Pho Houston - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

First time to this restaurant, wanted to try the food out especially since there were some good comments. We entered and were greeted from a distance by a waitperson to sit wherever we wanted. They soon brought menus, silverware and took our drink order and later returned to take our food order. We had two different waiters bring our drinks, condiments and food. We had 3 different sauce cups brought to us; we asked what they were for, the waiter told us but we had a hard time understanding him. The food was good, my husband liked the chicken and noodles pho and I got something similar to a bun with shrimp and stir fried vegetables with very little and subtle flavor. I was told one of the sauce cups was to be poured into the dish. The vegetable rolls were hardly filled and somewhat greasy. The restaurant was lightly decorated with an Asian flare and music in the background; I would recommend it to be turned down just a tad. There was a customer's baby crying almost the entire time we were there. read more

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My favorite pho place in the RGV! We drive from Port Isabel (about an hour drive) to have their pho. Service is great and the food is deliscous. read more

Was looking for a last minute spot and this hit the spot! Broth was amazing service was 10/10 read more

Pho Houston - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Had the tenderloin pho. Delicious. Large portions. Wonderful service. Great environment. Brought the fam from out of town. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Oh, wow. Has it really been three months since I last churned out a five-star review? Pho Houston in the heart of McAllen really broke me out of my funk. My family and I dropped by here during our Thanksgiving weekend excursion to the Rio Grande Valley, and yes, the name had a lot to do with it. As it turned out, the owner(s) moved south from Houston. I've had my fill of Chinese and Japanese cuisine near the border, but it was my first time having Vietnamese far away from home. The beef noodle pho I had on what was a wet, dreary afternoon did its job of keeping my stomach satisfied for the rest of the day. I loved how flavorful and aromatic it was. Everything from the beef chunks to the noodles were fresh. The egg rolls I had beforehand were an excellent way to start lunch. Since we head toward these parts every year when the weather is cooperative, it's likely a second visit in the future will happen. read more

Pho Houston - BEEF NOODLE PHO - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Pho broth is really nice. It's not too sweet like other Pho restaurants. The original Pho flavor should not be sweet. The portion is pretty small. The Pho noodle is ok, it's not well done. Meat and topping are decent. Vermicelli and fish sauce are decent but nothing to blow me away. They don't honor the check-in on Yelp, but it's a mom-and-pop shop. I don't think they manage their Yelp page. Probably someone helped them to create the page and never updated it. read more

Pho Houston - Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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Love the pho and the service is grate all the food it's prepared fresh ,grate ambiance delicious food love it

Place came highly recommended and so we stopped by for dinner. We were greeted and seated immediately. It's a cute Mom & Pop stop. I was also reassured as there were other Asians dining there! There were plenty of tables full of dirty dishes waiting to be cleaned. The place was moderately full. We got our drink order in right away. We ordered spring rolls and pho. I had the beef and my hubby had a shrimp/pork pho. The spring rolls were delicious. Not convinced that they're home made, but good nonetheless. I do appreciate that Hubby and I got our own sauce to dip. We didn't have to share, which I liked more than I expected. My beef pho was good. It has a lot of hot broth. Noodles were more al dente than I preferred. The beef was generous with the flank steak and meatballs. The broth was good, but I've had better. Maybe it was late and the broth got watered down, but it lacked depth and the flavors weren't balanced. I tried my hubby's pho, which uses a different broth. I believe it was chicken based, but it was lighter and smoother. It was more delicate and rich. I would've preferred that one and would have probably enjoyed it more. Next time I'll try their vermicelli or another pho read more

Pho Houston - #7 beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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The food was very good and filling. There's plenty of broth to make another bowl for sharing. Spring rolls are my boyfriend's favorite with hoisin sauce, highly recommend that and the brisket pho. read more

My face is on fire(in a good way) and my belly is full! I enjoyed it. Best Pho so far in the Valley. I agree with the other review about the sweetness of the broth. I want that rich, beefy, I spent three days making the broth flavor. Can only give a 3.6 star rating. Portion was just right. read more

Pho Houston - Not sure - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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This place is good. Was visiting from another town but this spot tastes like home. Staff is friendly. read more

Pho Houston - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

The food is so good and great price the pho was just what I wanted I have gone back and there has never been one complaint it's really a hidden gem read more

The vermicelli with chargrilled pork was delightfully fresh and authentic. The friendly waitstaff answered our questions and helped us pick delicious dishes. This Houstonian will definitely return the next time I'm in the Valley. read more

Good food, new owners at le lai changed their menu so this is our new go to for Vietnamese.

Authentic Vietnamese Pho. Best in The Valley from the culture who started it all. Their menu is filled with variety of Pho options. They are located where the old Khans grill use to be, in front of Hollywood movies. They even offer a kid pho bowl if you ask them, as it is not in the menu. Will keep coming here for ever and always! read more

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Everything was great. Menu is kind of limited but that's ok because the pho was sooo good. I would definitely recommend if you are in the RGV and craving a great pho restaurant. read more

Their pho is the best pho in town. Their service is amazing. It's such an amazing place for anytime of the weather.

At lunch Sunday we both ordered pho. Peggy had the chicken pho and I had the beef pho. Both were excellent. The basil,bean sprout,and jalapenos were a great addition. The service was very good. The restaurant is not large but plenty of room and super clean. read more

Food is amazing the best Pho soup in the Rio grande valley.highly recommend the number 5 and 11.

Good and simple go-to pho. Of all the pho places I've tried in McAllen, this is the most well-balanced. The broth is clean and savory with subtle notes of clove, star anise, and cinnamon. Not too greasy, salty, or greasy. Broth is the all-star and tender brisket flank is the runner-up. As usual, comes with a plate of fresh herbs and vegetables for garnish. Their iced coffee is a must-try. The nutty coffee roast is a unique profile complemented by creamy condensed milk. Bonus - the owner is very personable and makes sure you are taken care of. read more

Pho Houston - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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A restaurant that is what it says it is. In a community severely hurting for legitimate Asian food, you've got authentic, Pho, Bun bo Hue and Vermicelli to satisfy all your Viet food cravings. read more

Food was good. Service and atmosphere is "get in, get out". Menu is very small. Decent little spot in the valley. read more

Pho Houston - Egg rolls and combination pho - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Oh! Em! Gee! This place is solid!!! The pho broth is full of taste. The cuts of meat are great. I had the #8 so I could taste all of them (combination of flank steak, tendon, and meatball) and they were all delicious! We also ordered the veggie spring rolls which were great in size and texture. Definitely will need to add the sauce. The veggie egg roll were awesome. And you must get the shrimp dim sum if you love shrimp. These 4 little things were jammed packed with flavor! They are not on the menu but we asked about them. They take 30 minutes to make why h was perfect because the food came out super fast . Great customer service and the place is big to accommodate bigger families. It's a family owned place and a must try fue sure. We will definitely be returning to get those dim s again and try the desert drink. read more

Pho Houston - Pho with pork and shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

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The pho was really really good. Service was also great, ordered to go and was quick and efficient. Definitely my go-to spot now. :)

Great pho and service. Just like the one in Houston I have been too. i believe it is family ran.

Food was tasty and fresh. The bean spouts were a bit old, but that can be attributed to the cold weather that hampered deliveries. Definitely worth a stop to discover good Pho in McAllen. read more

One of the best Pho spots we have been to! Great customer service, very clean, and super yummy! The portions are perfect and filling. Also very affordable! Huge fan. Will be coming back when I'm in the area. read more

Food is one of those things that I pride myself on enjoying. Here I'm in love. I can't speak too much to the service or ambiance as I've always picked up, but the food is amazing. If you're looking for pho this is your place. The name is its standard and it's gold! read more

The food here is amazing and the staff are excellent. It was also very clean and relaxing inside. I ordered the #5 read more

Pho Houston - Menu item #5 - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

Favorite pho spot! The Staff is always kind and friendly and The Pho never disappoints !

Amazing food, great customer service, and wonderful overall vibe of the restaurant! The pho was very tasty and delicious and there were sauces and additional toppings on the table to add. The pho came out hot and cooked perfectly. drinks were inexpensive and was very easy to split the bill. read more

Service is just okay, and food is kinda over rated. I think they could improve more on the flavors of their broth~ less salt but more beefy flavor. Ambiance is good, cleanliness is good read more

Pho Houston - a view of the sun through the windshield of a car - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

I tried the chicken pho for the first time today and it was amazing!! I got it to go and it was packaging perfectly. They gave the perfect amount of noodles, broth and condiments. Very flavorful soup. I will definitely be going back! read more

Pho Houston - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - McAllen, Texas

The staff is friendly, the service is quick and the food is delicious. Their Shrimp spring rolls are the best.

Everything thing from the relaxing Jasmin tea, the spring rolls, egg rolls and beef noodle soup with tendons, yes, tendons, was delicious. The two different sauces, one spicy peanut sauce for spring rolls and one sweet for the eggs rolls and these rolls added another texture to our meal. I added a chili paste to my beef noodle soup, and a friendly man was passing by our table and conversed with us telling us, "Asians liked their meals spicy, too." He was smiling when he shared his food tastes with us. I found it interesting because he noticed that I had a lot of the chili paste in my beef noodle soup. lol I noticed that at another table, people had eaten crawfish, and the owner told us that another family of regulars was coming in for dinner. This he shared with us when we asked about all the place settings with plates, upside down bowls and small platters of oil and sliced, green chilies. The staff is friendly as well as the local, Asian customers. We felt very welcome and had another serving of the Jasmin tea while we relaxed after our meal and chatted. I felt like we were in another country. I know that I will be returning here often as the food is not only delicious but healthy, and the atmosphere is welcoming and very relaxing- a wonderful experience! This establishment was clean from the entrance, the seating area and the restrooms, too. read more

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Excellent service and ambiance. Their pho is savory and delicious and their rolls fresh and tasty