Tried the Grilled Pork Vermicelli for the first time, and it was delicious! Great food and service.

Wanted to take my fiance out to dinner and found Pho Tam on Yelp. Good reviews and close by...why not? Easy to locate and parking was sufficient. We walked in and met the funniest lady working. Not sure if she's the owner or what, but she made the experience good from the get-go. We ordered egg rolls and the Specialty Pho, and they hit the spot. Good portion of meat, noodles, and broth. The broth was savory and clean. Meat was good quality. Egg rolls hot and crunchy with a spectacular sauce. Overall, the meal with delicious and filling. The interior was nice. Not elevated like some fancy place, but more homey and welcoming. It was clean and set a chill tone. Again, I have to comment on how friendly and fun the host/owner was. She truly did make the experience so fun. I'll definitely be coming back based on how sweet she was. The excellence of the food is a bonus on top. read more

Worst customer service experience I've ever had. This was my first and last visit. I clearly explained that I do not eat pork, but my order still contained ingredients I did not request. When I politely asked for it to be corrected, the employee became rude, yelled at me, and told me to leave. My two-year-old daughter started crying because of the yelling. Other customers witnessed the incident. I left feeling embarrassed and disappointed. Customers with dietary restrictions deserve respect and understanding. I will never return to this store. read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

The front desk forgot my banh mi last night from Uber Eats, so I called them to verify what happened and what they could do. The lady on the phone told me to just pick it up, but her voice was so loud even though it was their mistake. That's the reason I use Uber Eats, I don't want to order and pay again for someone else's error. I told her I would pick it up when I'm free. I asked for her name, I think she said Dianne, and of course I gave my name too. When I got the food, I asked if I could get a second banh mi since it was their mistake and she made me feel humiliated with the way she talked to me. She should have been calmer, especially because it was her mistake. If I asked her, "Can I just get two since you were wrong?" she didn't need to respond in such a high-pitched tone. I couldn't handle how she talked to me, so I took a video to remember how it made me feel. I really like their food and I love Vietnamese food, but this experience was humiliating. I tried to stay calm. The food was okay, but this is something I won't forget. read more

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I enjoyed my pho and calamari! Great customer service as well! Went in to eat with my fiancé, but unfortunately another customer ruined my experience with her complaints about food containing pork when asked for only beef (Her bowl didn't contain any pork which was stated many times) She pulls her phone out to record 'cue the dramatics' and pulls the "my daughter" card lolll my gosh her daughter didn't cry once in the store so her review is completely misrepresented considering we HAD to witness this entire interaction go down. Her worries about the so called pork, was actually BEEF tripe. I decided to speak up and let her know, but I don't think anything could've gotten through her thick, manipulative skull so I should've just stayed quiet! However, the employee didn't deserve that. Well that left me full and entertained haha. Will come again for sure!! read more

Okay. This place is off the beaten path. About a mile off the 8 but keep going it is so worth it. It is a hole in the wall. It doesn't look like much from the outsider and most people would pass it by. That would be a mistake. The food is superb. The place is clean and the service is just right. The pho was great and the vegetables with chicken was amazing. It's a little out of the way but it is very much worth your time to find it. read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

I had a coffee and chicken sandwich amazing I came in here for a friend and was introduced to a new coffee Vietnamese coffee wow amazing food was fantastic. Service was amazing. read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Holy crap I just had a cup of coffee from here that I think will energize me for a month. What a really nice place. - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Tasty pho spot in El Cajon! Service was fast and friendly. The broth tasted authentic and rich, it had a feeling someone's grandma made it for generations. Prices were reasonable, definitely worth checking out if you are in the area!! read more

Pho Tam & Grill - P1. Special Combo / Đặc Biệt Xe Lửa - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

This place is a bit hidden, but honestly so good! Out of all the local pho spots in El Cajon, this one has become our favorite. I ordered the mixed seafood pho and my husband got the special combo pho, we were both super happy with our bowls. We also tried the spring rolls and everything was fresh and delicious. Our waiter was extremely kind and welcoming. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and our food came out quickly. To finish off the night, we ordered Thai milk tea and it was the perfect cherry on top. Definitely check this place out! read more

Pho Tam & Grill - P3. Mixed Seafood Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Flood is decent, nothing special. Be careful with extra charges, they will add unexpected costs to food items.

Wow!!! This food was perfect!! I've had Vietnamese food before and I swore to not eat it again!! Well this place changed my mind!!! Food is fantastic, service is so great they gave us wam tea while waiting for our to-go order. The restaurant is nice, older but nice like grandmas house!! Give them a try!!! read more

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This used to be one of my favorite places but I won't come back after this. I ordered bánh xèo to go. The veggies that came with my item should have been cleaned more carefully. Bánh xèo was soggy with uncooked batter. What a disappointment. read more

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Probably the worst pho I've ever had. And so sheisty too with everything. Do not recommend at all.

Came back today, they are always so nice. I really felt like I was at home. One of the ladies came over and put grilled onions on my food and packaged my food nicely. I love this place and their food. Thank you guys so much! I will be coming back again. read more

Pho Tam & Grill - G3, F9, and A1 - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

it was hard to give our order to the server, who was very sweet. We told her what we wanted but she kept talking very fast and suggesting other items, and it was hard to understand. We ended up not getting the main dish we had ordered, we shared a bowl of Pho, which was delicious, egg rolls and a Ban Mih sandwich, which was also very good. My husband's combo meal never came and we think it was due to a misunderstanding. We were the only people in the restaurant and we wondered why... it was 6 pm and we ate in. Curious. read more

A great little family owned spot in El Cajon! Food was delicious and portions are generous. I always enjoy a Vietnamese coffee after my pho and theirs is nice and strong! The woman who served us was friendly and service was quick! They earned a new returning customer! read more

Been coming here for years. Food is awesome. Great pho. Owner is very nice. Photo here is the Grilled Chicken fried rice. 10/10 read more

Pho Tam & Grill - E3. Grilled Chicken Fried Rice / Gà Nướng - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

I drive out of my way, past closer pho restaurants to my house, because I enjoy their pho. I called in an order to go and asked for extra jalapeños. Even asked at the front before I left and they said yes. Exactly one jalapeño in the bag. Such a let down. read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Chicken pho to go - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

My first time eating here and it's THE smallest banh mi I have ever seen!!! It's the same size as a spring roll! Also, I ordered to go and the lady assured me all the fixings included on the side! They forgot to put it in the bag. I have meat and bread. The worst to be craving something and not getting what your ordered. This is a bad first impression. read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Grilled pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Although the place was empty that was no indication of the rating. The waitress/hostess was VERY friendly. Really enjoyed our children and helped them eat their meals more authentically. She had a playful personality and was very accommodating. The food was very good. The pho broth was amazing, and the bún was full of flavor! Spring rolls were a good size and we enjoyed the sauce that came with it. We will be coming back! read more

Summary: The food here is not only flavorful, but very affordable! We ordered 3 large phos, one combination crepe, and the fried tofu appetizer. Service: We were greeted by Diane when we came in. She quickly asked us if we wanted to start with any appetizers. When we let her know that it was our first time visiting, she kindly let us know that she would give us some more time to look over the menu. While we looked over the menu, she brought us over a carrier of sauces: hoisin sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce. I noticed right away that the sauces all looked brand new and completely clean. Usually when I go out to eat, the sriracha and hoisin sauce bottles have crusty spots on them where the sauce comes out. Food: we ordered the rare filet mignon and brisket pho. It was so flavorful that I did not even need to add hoisin and sriracha. They also brought an extra large plate of veggies for our pho. We never had to ask for extra because the portions given were so generous. We also ordered the combination crepe, which had shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts stuffed inside. This was also great! It was my first time trying it but the outside was crispy and flavorful, and the filling had a good amount of meat and veggies. The fried tofu itself was flavorful, but I was disappointed that the onions and jalapeños cooked with the tofu were still raw. Because of that, I couldn't eat the onions- it would've been too harsh of a flavor. Ambiance: it is very quiet here, and they play instrumental music from recent pop songs. The staff are all very friendly. read more

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Amazing food and service! I got the chicken pho and Vietnamese coffee both very delicious I would recommend coming to this place read more

Pho Tam & Grill - 23. Vietnamese Coffee and chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Amazing food and amazing service! We came in and sat right down. Our amazing waitress did an amazing job taking care of us and provided amazing service. I got the chicken pho and the portion size was very very good. We also got the pork spring rolls and they were AMAZING!! Overall, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Pho Tam! read more

Pho Tam & Grill - H1. Vietnamese Beef Stew With Rice Noodles / Phở Bò Kho - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Food was good. Service was quick... I will definitely come back to try more of their food.

Pho was alright, the wings we ordered came RAW / RED inside and the manager said "we'll get it right next time" Rather than issue a refund or offer a recook read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

This was floating in the curry chicken dish. At first it was hard to determine what it was.. The owners, I assumed are married,refused to admit that it was a bug. The lady owner was trying to be nice at first. Telling us it was a flower..she knows because she is the cook. After she walked away I took a photo so I could get a closer look. The man took his own photo to prove me wrong. Obviously we didn't eat the food. They noticed and came back to our table only for the argument to commence. I will say the husband agreed to take the curry chicken off of our bill, his wife was PO'd and yapping at him in their language..he said to her Game over.. haha what the heck does that mean. This was our first time and last time spending money at this place. Bugs happen, all they had to do was own it.... read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Doesn't look like a flower to me.... - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Food is excellent. Service is excellent. We all enjoyed our meal. We will be making this our go to spot.

Went here for my lunch break since I was craving some Vietnamese food. The lady working was super nice to me! I initially came in wanting the bun thit nuong but she insisted on the pho, which I am very glad that I ordered it! The broth was flavorful and I will definitely be coming back for another lunch break. The Vietnamese coffee was very strong as well (and I love myself a really strong Vietnamese coffee). I think it had a bit more of a nutty flavor which was nice. read more

Pho Tam & Grill - P1. Pho Special Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Alot of hidden fees ordered one pho bowl and came out to $21. $21 for a single pho bowl is crazy. and they tip themselves as well. No wonder they dont have any customers, el cajon beware. read more

Pho broth was good, noodles great. Meat needed to be boiled for a few more hours. I like tripe and tendon but this was chewy like I've never had in pho. Service was great too. I mentioned this and she said that's how it is, okkkkk. I'll try it again because it's the closest pho to where I live read more

Delicious and fresh!! Love their broth and everything was amazing!! I never know when they're open because the building definitely has been taking some beatings over the years with crazy drivers but whenever we catch them open we eat here and haven't been disappointed. They're very welcoming and the remainder of the inide is nice despite the blemish on the outside. read more

I love coming here. Small family business vibes that care a lot. Always get great service and food comes out quick! read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Filet Mingnon Pho only $15 - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Like a 3.5+ Pretty standard Vietnamese food! Definitely want to come and try a rice plate. I got the combo pho without tendon but extra meatball. The broth was a teeny bit sweet but I fixed it with adding their SPICY chili oil. They have two kinds; a red lighter in color and the dark one. The lighter one is like a sweet chili. Anyway I enjoyed it after drowning my soup in hot sauce & jalapeños. My mom got the shaking beef and loved how tender the meat was. My dad got the teriyaki plate and if you're hungry, I'd recommend getting something other than those because the portions aren't as huge. They have indoor & outdoor seating. The outside was definitely beautiful especially with all their plants but I did get a ton of bug bites so if you decide on dining out make sure you use some bug spray lol read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Combo pho - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Very good Flavor in the Chicken Pho. Pricing is reasonable. I'll be back. I ordered to go and came with a good amount of sides.

My wife and I visited Pho Tam for an early lunch. We had rare brisket Pho, barbecue pork vermicelli, and egg rolls. The food was excellent. The meat was tender and not fatty. The veggies were crisp. The egg rolls were hot, crunchy, and tender inside. We will visit again and recommend. read more

Went dine in a few days ago, the bill didn't seem right. Either they charge hidden fees or their menu is outdated. Overall, I would not recommend this place, there are so many other great pho restaurants in San Diego with a clear pricing, as well as great taste. read more

I came first day of the year, the weather was perfect for pho. I was seated right away, ordered chicken pho, and was served almost instantly. The plate came plenty of noodles, chicken, and vegetables! It was delicious, besides the fact I added sriracha and lime, Mexican me. I will definitely come back again. Happy new years! read more

Pho Tam & Grill - Chicken Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

First time going and the man at the desk was super polite and nice and than I believe it was his wife came out with chili oil for me and she was super nice as well! I got the pho combination they have there and got my sauces on the side as well which they gave me plenty of. Broth was very aromatic and very clean broth just how pho should be. After heating up my broth and getting my toppings and all the soup was very very good and best I've had so far In SD . Glad to know I have a good Vietnamese spot down the street from me cause man I crave it especially after a hangover definitely coming back ! Place was very nice and looked very clean as well read more

Pho Tam & Grill - H1. Vietnamese Beef Stew With Rice Noodles / Phở Bò Kho - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Came here to celebrate my birthday and had such a great experience! The food was delicious, the customer service was amazing, and the atmosphere inside was really nice and welcoming. Also got a free drink! Definitely a spot I'd come back to again! read more

Pho Tam & Grill - special pho filet mingnon - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Love the pho and BBQ banh mi here! The portions are generous. Everyone who works here is so friendly, considerate, and they remind me of family. A bright light in the area, for sure. read more

Pho Tam & Grill - P19. Meatballs Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - El Cajon, California