Best food in San Diego Location Escondido Check out the reviews if you don't believe me Why do I say thee best food, because it's always fresh, always hot, always spicy! Just make sure you eat with chopsticks so you enjoy it the way they make it! read more

We were looking to have hot soup and found Pho Saigon Express on the way home. We arrived before closing, but the staff was nice enough to accommodate us. The staff were great, especially the lady at the cashier counter area who was wearing a pink dress. She was personable and quite welcoming. We ordered our usual pho with fatty and lean brisket along with tendons. Although we only opted for the smaller bowls, we were surprised to see how packed the noodles and meat were in these bowls. The meat was tender and the soup was hot and tasty. read more

It is so tough to find legit Asian food in Esco & I definitely need to come back as a dine in because I got this order to go. Well Done Steak: I loved how generous they were with the steak. Egg Rolls: Meh, not tasty. Double check your to go order before you leave. There were no utensils, no napkins, only 1 Hoisin sauce per bowl. read more

This is our go to for Vietnamese food. We usually use Doordash but have been inside before. Tonight we ordered the Bun bowls with pork and egg rolls. It was the perfect filling meal for a summer night. Very good size portions and tasty. The small egg roll ( spring rolls) actually seemed bigger than I remember. We also got a spam spring roll ( not the fried tyoe). My husband loves Spam so he had to try it. It was good still had that light taste and had something crunchy inside. They have really good broth for their pho. I often just get a small cup of that. Sometimes to dip a barn mi into it read more

Pho Saigon Express - Pork bun plate with egg rolls N8. Bun Cha Gio Thit - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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A while ago, I remember ordering a takeout food here and they were slammed. I was getting frustrated because no one was acknowledging me if I received my order. Last week, I was able to convince my husband for us to go and eat there. I'm glad we did and definitely way better service and food was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you go in, you'll see a sign that says to grab your menus and find anywhere to sit. I'm assuming that's only when they're not busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Priscilla, based from the other reviews, the owner, greeted us and took our order. Very patient with my hubby as he's picky and takes awhile to decide. When my hubby asked about their spice level, Priscilla assured him that they will get his order right if the spice level wasn't up to his liking. Our food were delicious and big portions as well. I love my Yellow Curry Coconut Soup with Pork. I usually have a hard time finding Thai places that can give me Yellow Curry in a zero spice level. When I took the leftovers home, my daughter who is as picky as my husband ate and enjoyed my meal. The workers were great and it's neat to see how they all work together. Priscilla essentially was the host, waitress, and cashier. I can tell that she's loved by her patrons because their conversations. I was fascinated with her being multilingual - English, Spanish and not exactly sure which Asian language she speaks. Thank you and will definitely come back to try the other food. So much food to try! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Yellow Curry Coconut Thai Soup with steamed rice and pork in zero spicy level - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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I am not one to write negative reviews, but today I was severely disappointed by a restaurant for the first time in a long time. What you can expect: mediocre, overpriced food. A few greasy, poor quality chicken wings will set you back $19. You can get better quality chow fun elsewhere for a more reasonable price. The wonton soup (also nearly $20) was awful, the noodles were instant ramen quality (I think they were literally instant ramen noodles), the wontons were flavorless and the broth was under seasoned. It's obvious that this establishment takes shortcuts wherever it can. If you want to get what you're paying for, this isn't your place ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]My biggest complaint: every plate we were given was visibly dirty. I found a smear of wet food on a dish (not a stain!) which I could wipe off with my finger. I could find leftover food debris on every single dish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would have left at this point if the people I was with weren't insistent on staying. We complained to the woman who seemed to be running the place and she would not acknowledge the filthy plates even a bit, acting a bit passive aggressive when I asked for a new one, then proceeded to bring us new plates which were also dirty! Someone at my table ordered a coke, the can was brought to us lukewarm (no cold cup provided, though it would probably be dirty lol). read more

Food was ready 10 mins after I called in an order. Had the original #1. The taste was authentic and my son was a huge fan of the raw beef. The soup base was also flavorful. Pricing was reasonable and I'm sure I'll stop by again before this vacation ends. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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I been here a few times. The pho is great. The broth is tasty and rich. The string rolls are average but they have Plenty of parking and is good place for big groups. They have a Big menu with lots of drink options. Come try out and check it out for your self. read more

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This family restaurant has been operating for 20 years! It's a stand alone building with plenty of parking. Their menu ranges widely in Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai food. It's somewhere you want to go when you want a quick fix in Pho or Asian cuisine with affordable pricing. When you walk in, there's a sign that said "Grab a menu, seat yourself". We ordered pho, broken rice dish with bbq chicken/pork/shrimp, and spam spring rolls. The pho broth was too salty for our liking but squeezing lots of lime neutralized it. Came with lots of meat. Surprised to see broken rice dish on the menu in an area like this because most restaurants don't sell enough and end up wasting. But this place keeps it simple with only one choice. The bbq chicken and pork slices were thin and flavorful with 3 shrimps. I would have preferred more charred grill marks. Appreciate that the egg loaf was fresh and moist. I also loved how the veggies were sliced not whole. The spam spring rolls were not "American spam" but Vietnamese grilled pork paste. It was made fresh and it was bigger than my hand! read more

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Combination pho: had to throw away half of the meat, fatty or weird looking pieces. Veggie and tofu crispy noodles: sooo salty read more

I always come here to get pho to-go when I'm sick or just craving it. It's my favorite pho restaurant in Escondido. The broth is full of flavor and the meat is always tender. Cashier's are always friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decor in the restaurant is tasteful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

After a 1 week long cruise, my family and I wanted some good ol' soup somewhere. We couldn't stay too long in SD so we stopped in Escondido which is starting to get into SD county. Sadly.. Yelp led me astray this time. Aside from the attentive service, the pho broth was sweeter than I'd like and the beef from my dad's beef plate was too salty. On top of that, the rice was on the dry side. OC has spoiled me with amazing Viet food. Thankfully this looks like a popular Escondido spot so this 3 star review will just be sent to the abyss of highly rated Yelp reviews haha read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Every time I order from this place, I forget to leave a review, but it is so good. It's so good. In fact the picture I'm gonna attach to this review. I forgot to take a photo because I scarfed it down so quickly. I love the to Tok Kha Soup it is so creamy and delicious and the broth is a dream. I get it with seafood as well as red meat. My husband got the pho with the rare steak. The broth on that is also delicious. The portions are awesome. I always have leftovers for the next day and having lived in multiple states, including Nevada, Arizona, and Tennessee and now California. This might be my favvvb PHO place. read more

Pho Saigon Express - P34. Tom Kha Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Flavor wise, this food is excellent! We have eaten Viet food all over San Diego county and this is consistently delicious. The food is fresh and flavorful. In terms of service, the workers are all very friendly, helpful, and attentive. The service is ridiculously fast! It always shocks me how prompt they are about bringing out your food. We have a 2 year old and they are always really sweet to him despite how messy and loud toddlers can be. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is relaxed, it's a very home-y feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is one of our favorite local spots! read more

This place is a huge staple in Escondido especially on rainy days. The owner Pricilla always remembers my family and I. The food is always good and pages of choices to choose from. Anything I've eaten has alway been scrumptious. read more

I have tried this restaurant a handful of times over the years and it's just not one I personally have enjoyed. Other people seem to like it but the flavors are not it for me. The most recent experience was no exception. My friend chose it so I met her there. One of the staff members gave us a hard time for how we were eating the egg rolls which was pretty annoying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not great inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pho broth is a little too pungent for me. The wings were too expensive for what I got too. I will go elsewhere for my Vietnamese fix. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Little quiet place in Escondido.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I just ate a large bowl of Pho with rare steak. It was very delicious and hit the spot just right. I was so busy eating that I forgot to take a picture. Service was amazing. I will be back for sure. read more

Pho Saigon Express is my go-to spot in Escondido for pho, and for good reason. I had the chicken pho, and it was delicious--comforting, well-seasoned, and served steaming hot. Personally, I wish it had just a touch more star anise to bring out that classic pho depth, but overall it really hits the spot every time. I also tried the chicken & shrimp bún and it was excellent. The grilled chicken was especially flavorful, almost like it had been cooked over a wood fire--smoky, tender, and packed with flavor. Paired with the freshness of the herbs and vermicelli, it was perfect. For drinks, the lemonade with club soda was refreshing and light--just right alongside the meal. The service is always quick and friendly, and the portions are generous for the price. Whether you're craving a bowl of pho on a cold day or a fresh noodle bowl, Pho Saigon Express is a reliable, tasty choice. read more

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re you actually getting me. This place is amazing. It was a happy chance of doing U-turn seeing that the lights were on in this restaurant. This has been nothing but hospitable and lovely and a wonderful experience. From the moment I walked in I got amazing recommendations of what to order. And though as I was sitting and waiting, I was served tea and spring rolls. There are absolutely no complaints and I'm so excited to eat what I actually ordered. The guest and the staff are also so patient and kind. I want to come here again and again. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Al - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

My husband and I love coming here for the pho and the honey chicken! The staff is super nice and welcoming. Love supporting this small family owned restaurant! read more

Orange chicken with fried rice is so good. Also the chicken pho. It's also easy to call for pick up order. I just ordered some calamari and cream cheese to go earlier today super good read more

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Can't go wrong with this Escondido staple. My favorite pho shop, where quality hasn't changed over the last 15 years I have been coming here. Doesn't matter if you order to go or dine in, with my preference always being dine in, the quality is amazing! My friend and I ordered the well done steak pho and chicken pho to go. Service is always fast, courteous and professional. Our food was piping hot, thay both of us accidentally burnt our tongues we were so eager to dive into our food. Portions were good, everything cooked perfectly and definitely hit the spot for what we were craving! read more

Always really good soup and broth on a cold rainy day. I really appreciate the service in the hospitality whenever I come here and will always get some really good food. My favorite is the bun Bo hue rare steak pho. You will like it here! and [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lighting is warm and right and keeps the place homey.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Good pho at an affordable price with fast service. The food is catered to the local pallete and the pho broth is flavorful and minimal msg. The pho has ALOT of meat and my only complain is very little veggies compared to an OC pho place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Over all its a good place to go if your looking for an affordable and clean place for pho[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

My friend and I were craving some hot soup on a Thursday night after our friend's wedding in the area and I found that this is the only place that opens until a bit later.. Everything in the area was closed at 9pm. We came in around 915pm and the nice lady up front said the kitchen was closing and if we can put in our orders. So we put in our orders before we sat down. After us, at least 3 more parties trickled in and it was definitely around 930pm or so, but they were so nice and still took orders from the late comers. The place was pretty clean and the broth of the pho was surprisingly decent. I only say that because we were in San Marcos, which doesn't have a lot of Asian food let alone pho, and, it was pretty late at night on a weeknight and it was near closing time. Flavor of the pho was still very decent and rich and not fattening at all. Usually at a lot of soup places, toward closing time if they are running out of broth they would have to improvise and sometimes that would compromise the flavor (too diluted or too salty) but this tasted perfectly great, as if they still had a nice full pot of pho broth. They also gave plenty of meat for the bowl. We were too hungry and I forgot to take a photo of my bowl when it first came out but everything was good. We got the combination option. Tea was fine, it was not as hot but it's okay. I would come here if I am in the area again! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

I usually dine in at Pho Saigon, and it's always a great experience. The restaurant is clean and inviting. For my most recent order, I opted for delivery through DoorDash and had their Shrimp & Egg Roll Rice Noodle Bowl for lunch. The food arrived quickly, exactly as I requested, and it was full of flavor! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Shrimp & Egg Roll Rice Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

I come here often for the pho and mix it up every now and then and all of the food is incredible. And the staff is so friendly! Will definitely continue to come back! read more

The food was delicious. Highly recommend the Fried Whole Tilapia! Fresh, crisp and wonderful flavor. Sugarcane shrimp spring rolls were good, too. The rice plate of chicken and shrimp was tasty and had generous portions. As you would expect in an Express style restaurant, the service was not gracious dining, but the server and the hostess were friendly. If I had a complaint, it would be that the server should not interrupt a conversation to lean over the table to change the silverware bin, unnecessary at the end of a meal - and pretty disruptive to our dinner conversation. He should have waited until we had paid and left. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, the ambiance was quiet, very clean and nicely decorated - especially for an "Express" style restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm not from Escondido, but next time I'm driving north, I wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pho Saigon Express sits on the corner of Broadway and Washington in a little shopping plaza with a great view of KFC.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of parking and the restaurant seems to be large enough to handle a decent crowd.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was 12:30 and there must have been 25 people in the restaurant. Service is excellent as water was brought, orders taken and food started coming out a few moments after our order. We being creatures of habit order Shrimp Spring Rolls and large bowls of Chicken Pho. Spring Rolls came out with Peanut Sauce and we both thought the sauce was delicious. The Spring Rolls were in need of a tighter swaddle as they started to come apart as we dipped. Good nonetheless, we are warriors so we prevailed. Next came the Chicken Pho. OMG Becky, that soup was awesome. I kid you not! That was some of the best broth we have had since moving back to Southern California in 2022. The Pho had mounds of chicken and a truckload of noodles. It might have just qualified for the Mount Rushmore of Pho's. Price was on point with other places with the Spring Rolls ringing the register at 10.99 and large chicken pho at 15.99. This visit earned an easy 5 stars and a return visit in the future. A must try for lovers of Pho! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Shrimp Rolls with Peanut Sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very comfortable and the staff are just awesome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner is great and attentive. The food great! We have been going there since me and husband got married in 2018. We love it. I'm sure others will love it as well. It's like visiting family read more

So delicious! Very authentic! Love this place and Pricila is very friendly and she's the best!! read more

A quality local spot putting out good food at a good price! We had a group come here for a work dinner. We were able to call ahead and reserve a table for our group of 12. Once everyone got there we were able to order and get our food out to us quickly. Most people got pho, but some others got rice dishes. We split some egg rolls, spring rolls and calamari. All the food was tasty and the staff was friendly and accommodating. Lots of parking as well. read more

These dishes had so much potential. I ordered pork & shrimp spring rolls, & they gave me just shrimp spring rolls. I ordered them online from Uber so maybe that had a factor to do with it. They were extremely dry and had zero flavor to them. The Vietnamese spam rolls were extremely salty and once again no flavor. They were both very dry & took away our craving. The sauce was okay. read more

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My first time here and took an order to go . Food was decent , I bought Pho and egg rolls . It is quite pricey when adding to Pho . The rare steak pho was a bit chewy . The chicken pho was good . Plenty of vegetables when adding to your pho . One pho is enough to feed two people I feel . Staff was super friendly and fast service . They almost lost a star due to cheap plastic bags they package fairly heavy food in .. mine ripped and the dishes of vegetables all fell to the ground . I had to send my grandson back in to get bags as my food was on the parking lot floor behind cars . The reason they didn't lose a star is because their container packaging is hefty ! It should have busted open but all the containers were solid . If I am in the area I would probably go back to this location . read more

Pho Saigon Express - Inside dinning area - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Food is amazing and service is even better. Highly recommend this Asian restaurant if you're in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and Staff is extremely attentive, will be back. A+ read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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The Best PHO in Escondido! With great servers always happy to refill your drink. 15 dollars for a Medium bowl is a great price. read more

Pho Saigon Express - P12. Rare Steak, Fatty Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Recently went to this place while I was in town for a work trip. It's a decent spot. The pho was my favorite thing here the broth is really flavorful and the beef is super tender. I enjoyed other things like their egg rolls, fried calamari (was a bit chewy though) and the combination noodle bowl. The spring roll was alright I found the skin a bit hard but other than that it was fine. Overall good service and good food. read more

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This an excellent gem of a restaurant in Escondido! The manager/owner lady at the front/cashier is super friendly and helpful. Outstanding customer service. The menu had so much variety... Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai food. We loved the Pad Thai and pho noodle soup. We will definitely be back when we visit Escondido again! read more

GREAT pho! Very flavorful and a massive bowl. Tempura shrimp was also good. Very reasonable prices read more

Pho Saigon Express - Bowl was massive! Great Pho and decent prices - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Great experience on this rainy day. I haven't had pho stateside in about 3 years. I've been spoiled in Viet Nam. The portion size was excellent and the meatballs were huge. I ordered a size small and I'm stuffed. If you have a larger appetite I would get the size large. You can also do a custom pho bowl as well. The menu has a wide variety of options if pho is not your style. There a rice dishes and vegetarian. Plenty of appetizer options. Viet desserts like 3 color che or boba drinks. Service was excellent. Staff was very friendly and food came out quickly. Very clean inside and well maintained. Large parking lot. There was a money tree with bills from different countries at the check out counter. We didn't see any VND so we left a bill before we left. Definitely a great bowl pho southern style. Sweet with hints of cinnamon. read more

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