11-06-2025 I never knew this place was here. Us gal decided to meet up after our gym workout. I cannot comment much on the decor; I just walked straight to the patio area when I arrived at location. Outdoor seating can accommodate large party. Also they have a fireplace just in case customers need to get warmed up. Ordered: My friends seemed to enjoy their food; they emptied their plates (see pics). I had spring rolls and they satisfied my tummy. Service: Our waitstaff was cordial and speedy. She brought everything to us in a timely manner. read more

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I just love saying Pho Ca Dao--it rolls off the tongue and already makes me happy . This location is definitely a glow-up compared to the one on El Cajon--beautiful wall art, a big skylight, and stylish decor that makes it feel fresh and inviting. The service at this location is also better compared to the El Cajon location. The egg rolls came out fast, hot, crispy, and honestly the star of the table. The chicken steamed bun was perfectly seasoned, but the grilled shrimp spring rolls were skippable. Firecracker shrimp? A little too fired--overcooked and greasy. The rare steak pho was solid and comforting. We tried the Vietnamese coffee (pour-over style), but it didn't quite hit that sweet, bold vibe we were hoping for. Overall: come for the ambiance and egg rolls, stay for the pho... and the fun of saying the name again. And if I could give half star it would be 3.5. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the experience fell short. The service was very slow from start to finish, which made the overall visit frustrating. As for the food, it didn't meet expectations. The salt and pepper wings were greasy and overcooked, and not comparable to what you typically get at other spots. The spring rolls were not enjoyable either--there were way too many bean sprouts, which threw off the balance and texture. The pho lacked flavor, and the meat was noticeably fatty, which made it hard to enjoy. The bao buns were also disappointing the buns were overly sticky, falling apart, and stuck all over the plate. Overall, the combination of slow service and underwhelming food made this a place I wouldn't return to. Hoping they can improve, because the location has potential. The best part was us walking to Costco across the parking lot to get a cookie read more

Phở Ca Dao - K1. Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Don't waste your time and money on this place service is completely horrible!!!!!! Their pricing for spring rolls is outrageous and the bowls of Pho for $15-$17 is so small what a joke! The servers in there could care less if you're eating there or not you're just another number the way they act. read more

Stopped by Ca Dao in Mission Valley for lunch after a Costco run on a Sunday afternoon. This was our first time at this location after having been at other Ca Dao spots. The space is nicely done with high ceilings and a breezy outdoor patio. Despite it being not very busy, we got our orders in after an unnecessary long wait because the 3 wait-staff couldn't break away from their on-going chat. Delivery was a bit amusing as well when a robot-waiter transported our bowls over while a staff member slowly followed behind it, which honestly took longer than just carrying them over directly... but hey, something different. As for the pho, it was ok with clear broth and good flavor, though not quite as rich as what we've had at other Pho spots. Overall, it feels like quality and service vary by location with this chain, depending on the crew or robot-waiter you get on any given day. read more

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Amazing beef spring rolls and the Vietnamese coffee!! Super hearty and tasty! Loved it, and would definitely recommend read more

Phở Ca Dao - Beef spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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My mom and I had to get something to eat and my brother and his family had tried this place before and we hadn't so this was the best time to do it since I had to wait for my car to get tires replaced at the Costco in the same shopping center. From the entrance, it seemed, at least to me, that it looked more like a Chinese restaurant rather than a Vietnamese restaurant. It looks clean enough on the inside as well. One guy sat the both of us at a corner table right next to the outside seating, which looked like a mess that hadn't been touched since maybe when COVID was raging? Mom ordered some sort of chicken and tofu soup while I ordered bun with grilled ribeye meat and grilled shrimp. It was all brought to us by an automated waiter with trays. I liked how tender the meat was. I didn't like that there were only five shrimps. And there was somehow A LOT of bean sprouts in the large portioned bowl. It ate okay. It made me REALLY thirsty when I got home though. And the Sprite didn't really abate that thirst. read more

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Don't know about you, but pho always hits, no matter the weather outside. Rain, shine, summer heat, it doesn't matter, a hot bowl of pho just feels right. This spot is exactly what you'd expect from a good, no-frills pho restaurant. They're all about efficiency here, you sit down, order, eat, and go. I actually love that about pho places. There's no need to linger or overthink it. They just keep things moving and focus on getting you your food fast. The pho itself is solid and very typical of other spots around. The broth comes out boiling hot, just the way it should. Perfect for cooking up the raw slices of beef to tender perfection. The noodles have that nice chewy bounce, and the flavor of the soup is very comforting. Not the most unique pho ever, but definitely hits the spot when you're craving it. The spring rolls were just mid, to be honest. Unfortunately, we did find a small piece of plastic in one of them (probably from the wrapping or prep), but the staff handled it really well. They apologized immediately and took it off our check without hesitation. Super nice of them and definitely appreciated the good customer service! read more

Phở Ca Dao - Spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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My friends and I tried Pho Ca Dao on a busy holiday weekend, but we were able to get seated immediately. Their service was quick and friendly in this casual atmosphere with nice decorations. While their servers came around and handed us the food, there were bots that helped the servers bring the food to the tables. I tried their N3, which included delicious sliced rare steak, flank, fatty brisket, tendon, and tripe in their pho. The portion size was generous, especially with the amount of noodles they gave me! The broth had a deep rich flavor that was not overpowering, and the noodles were also cooked to my satisfaction. My friend ordered a Cucumber Cooler that was actually a stand-out. The refreshing cucumber taste was strong and paired well with our hefty dishes! read more

Phở Ca Dao - N3. Slice Rare Steak, Flank, Fatty Brisket, Tendon, Tripe Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

got a vermicelli here while waiting for my costco tires. 20 after tax and tip is a bit much but it was good. the meat was tender. clean good meal. read more

DELICIOUS Vegetarian options. Tofu Bahn Mi Sandwich is SO good. It comes with a broth soup as well. We ordered this to go, it was timely, and decent price. It was a nice size sandwich , $11. Overall, it was a great experience. I am not sure why this place has bad reviews to be honest. We ate it so fast we forgot the before pictures and only remembered the after pictures lol. Would I come here again? Definitely. read more

Phở Ca Dao - we inhaled those sandwiches they were so good - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Have been doing pick up/take out lately, and it's been pretty smooth every time. They only take phone orders in-person, so either be prepared to wait a little or place an online order. The restaurant is nice and spacious, with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are always nice and friendly, and haven't had an issue with dining there. The food is delicious! Never been disappointed, no matter who I'm dining or ordering with. read more

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My second visit. I appreciate how conveniently located this restaurant is. It's spacious and clean too. Staff is very friendly and attentive. We sat at the bar, my friend had a Sapporo with the Oxtail Pho. I had water with the Grilled Pork and Eggroll Vermicelli. So GOOD!!! read more

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Been here a few times and the food is always amazing. The waiter memorized our whole order of about 8-10 items which I found to be impressive. Our order came by means of robot and nothing was missed. We had pho with rare beef and brisket Bbq pork ban mi Com tam w grilled pork Classic spring rolls Egg rolls Strawberry smoothie Kids plate Fresh Lemonade Thai tea And the tri color bean pudding All tasted fresh and delicious! read more

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Great customer service and best pho when it comes to taste and quality of ingredients.

best pho ever....the clearest most flavorful broth and good size portions for a good price! will definitely be back

Customer service is terrible. Put in an order to go and we knew it wasn't gonna be ready yet bc we were like 10 minutes early. First guy just stares at us after we say we have an online order and has another guy handle it. They ask for name and then to see the order bc they aren't sure if it's ready yet and we were like ok that's fine and I go to the bathroom. I come back out and I'm standing waiting for my food and the guy comes up and says I think a woman came in here and took your food we don't have any to go orders rn ready for you. So now I'm confused bc when he told me this was the same time the food should've been ready so how does that work? Did this guy just lie to my face bc they forgot to start my order? Ordered online to go bc I had a time limit as well which got pushed over bc of this mishap - unsure why they didn't check who the give their orders out to but I also don't think that's what actually happened. Worker said a woman came in and said for my name specifically on the order and took it. The worker then just stared at me? Kind of like he wanted me to just leave and deal with it?? Idk but I was like ok I would still like my order though. And they seemed to just move really slow and didn't seem to care. Just doesn't make sense and seems like a weird thing to lie about. First time at this location for me but I've been a loyal pho ca dao customer for years so I'm disappointed in my experience. It would've been one thing if it was busy but there were 3 tables in the entire restaurant a they already had their food/getting ready for the check. It was very quiet so felt like the workers were trying to be lazy? Just confused how they weren't busy but couldn't remember if some random lady got my order or not? They also didn't give us any utensils :/ read more

I really love Pho Ca Dao. The only thing I would maybe change is have the chicken sit on the broken rice like the other one does. But overall it's so delicious and feels healthy. read more

Phở Ca Dao - Chicken K4. Broken Rice ! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been to this restaurant several times and have never had a problem with their food, pricing (about $15-17 per dish), service, and parking. The place is very spacious and I've never had to wait. My go-to orders are the VN11 with rare steak, tendon, flank and Bun Bo Hue XL. Service is fast and a robot brings your orders to your table. Broth is decent and they provide generous portions with a lot of meat, which is always a plus. Can't go wrong with this pho place! read more

Phở Ca Dao - bun bo hue xl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Noa's Service was amazing. The food was good as always. The broth is why I come here. The quality and consistency. But Noa's service itself is a reason to come back. read more

Been to this location 4 times. Twice I sat to eat and twice I ordered to go. I have never had a bad experience. My favorite pho, delicious spring rolls and Vietnamese coffee. Will be going back again :) read more

After a week of feeling under the weather, we decided to visit this place for a warm bowl of pho. Upon entering, we were greeted and seated in a very quiet and clean environment. We knew exactly what we wanted: I ordered the chicken pho with extra veggies and some tofu spring rolls, which are listed under the vegetarian options on the menu. My husband chose a spicy soup with udon noodles that looked absolutely amazing. We also shared a Thai boba tea, which was delicious, with fresh boba and great flavor. The tofu spring rolls arrived first with an exquisite peanut sauce; we appreciated getting two servings of it. The pho broth was flavorful even without herbs, basil, or spices, and the restaurant provided mint, basil, lemon, and other special touches. I particularly enjoyed the tangy sour sauce next to my chicken pho, which added a punch to the soup. My husband liked his broth and noodles, noting the tenderness of the meat and the perfect cooking of the other proteins. He wished the soup had been spicier, but he was content overall. The restaurant offers plenty of parking and has a charming outdoor patio that we plan to try next time. This place was very nice, so we will definitely be back. read more

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We found this location on our way home from shopping. Starving we stumbled in, in part seeking refuge from the heat (over 100). The AC barely worked but we were really hungry. Service was very friendly but our meal was slow (c2 other parties who came after us served first). Mom had the buns with chicken but we think it may have been pork. She liked the combo but not the spice. And because she couldn't tell if it was truly chicken, she wasn't thrilled. I had the rare steak with noodles soup and it was uninspired. Didn't compare to others I've had. Noodles seemed undercooked, even after letting them sit in the soup, and flavor was flat. There is a lot of space here and it looks like it could be fun for groups. And they have an outdoor bar. In fact, the espresso martini sounded great but it was the middle of a hot day and I had to drive home. Perhaps the bar another time and give the appetizers a shot. read more

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I was very close to giving a 4 star rating but the veggie option I got was just too good!! The service is not very welcoming and they don't really smile, I think there was also a language barrier but the server was still able to communicate suggestions. The environment is nice the places ambiance is nice and mellow and has a full bar. Prices are not terrible but not cheap. read more

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Went here for dinner last night and the inside was surprisingly big and well decorated. They seated us right away and the waiter was very polite. The pricing is about average for a pho restaurant and the portions were great, I got a regular. The meat was tender and the broth was very good for the price! If you're a pho lover I would recommend trying this place if you're in the area read more

Phở Ca Dao - Slice Rare Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I came here with friends for lunch and we shared appetizers out on the patio, which has a lot of greenery and was very pleasant. We really weren't bothered by the traffic nearby since they kind of block it out. I ordered the egg rolls and they were good, hard to go wrong. We waited a bit for food, but not too long considering it was busy. read more

Phở Ca Dao - Appetizer Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been to pho ca dao a few times now, esp when we need to make a Costco or IKEA run and this latest time I noticed a cocktail menu, maybe it was always there before but that surprised me. For $11, the my pho smash was pretty solid. It was refreshing and just enough alcohol. Service was super fast and accommodating, they were really nice about letting us switch tables when the first one we sat at had a draft. Food also all came out relatively quickly and altogether after ordering. I enjoyed the egg rolls we ordered for our appetizer, crunchy with balanced filling, but oddly enough for an order of 3 egg rolls, we only got 2 pieces of lettuce to wrap it in. My pho with brisket was decent. I was a bit annoyed that they serve it pretty full in a shallow bowl because it made it hard to add the bean sprouts and mint and mix it in without making a big mess. The broth was ok and the brisket portion was good. read more

Phở Ca Dao - My tho smash - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Oh man, this Pho Ca Dao location was not as good as the one in Santee. Their menu is huge and they have a full bar, so we had high hopes, but our experience was not good. I ordered the raw steak pho and the broth was very under seasoned. At other pho restaurants o typically don't have to use any hoisin sauce, sriracha, or salt. The Thai tea also was not steeped long enough. On top of that, my friend ordered the chicken pho and got food poisoning. She's been sick all day today. Their servers were kind and attentive and the ambiance was casual. read more

All the meat was delicious and the portions were generous for the price. There were funny robots that brought your food over and the inside was nicely renovated. The shrimp and chicken were especially flavorful and the bread for the banh mi was fluffy and crisp. read more

Phở Ca Dao - Chicken banh mi, pork banh mi, meat noodle bowl 3 piece, veggie pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I went in for lunch after a quick stop at Costco. I ordered the BBQ pork bahn mi which was delicious! It came with a side of broth which hit the spot and elevated the sandwich. It was a great combo. Service was quick and friendly. I'll definitely be back. read more

Phở Ca Dao - BBQ pork bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Overall review is way too harsh. Perfectly good pho spot. The N. 4 pho was delicious.

Good food and fast service! atmosphere is just general, not too much too be excited about. Their attitudes could be a little bit more friendly to people of different cultures. read more

3.5 Stars The service itself is fantastic and they were very friendly and accommodating. The establishment itself was clean and nice. Loved the interior. Location is good if you want pho on a Costco or Ikea run. The food itself was meh. It's not super good and it's not super bad. It was good and it fills you up but it's nothing that blows your mind. We got the salt and pepper wings which are pretty small and loaded with butter. How can that not be tasty but also it wasn't anything special. The pho tai also was good but there wasn't anything special about it. The pork broken rice dish was the best out of the lot but 4 stars at best out of 5. I would say we loved the eating environment though and the service and would come back for that. read more

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Great Banh Mi and egg rolls! Service is good and prices are fair. They do a ton of business. Definitely recommend.

Food was good. Maybe 3 to 4 star. Unfortunately waiting to pay after I finished eating and they cleared my food took 20+ minutes. Maybe it's their custom not to rush their customers. Walked by me numerous times and saw me. Finally had to flag someone down which even that took long. Need to improve service please. read more

Stopped by PCD after an IKEA visit to get a quick pho fix. Service was great, our waitress was very friendly and sweet. The price was reasonable. The pho was just ok. Broth by itself was bland and lack depth, but that's what sriracha and hoisin sauce were for ha ha. After a good about of sriracha and hoisin sauce, I managed to get the broth to the acceptable level and managed to finish the bowl. Regular bowls are not big at all, and I guess that's how they made the price reasonable, by reducing the size. Would I come back? If I visit IKEA again and feel like pho, maybe. Would I drive here just for pho, probably not. There are definitely better pho out there. read more

Phở Ca Dao - Rare steak pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I love this spot!! There's a few photos ca dao's around town but the is is by far the coolest, and most spacious! There's indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. The drink menu is good. The pho is AMAZING. The surf and turf spring rolls are a must. Their bahn mi's are tasty. I might hit steer away from some of the fried noodle dishes? I havent had it but judging off other pictures and reviews, doesn't seem worth ordering over the rest of the menu. They do pho really well. So. If you're looking for soup, def stop by. Service is usually good and fast. I have not complaints! read more

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Food quality is really good!! I was craving pho and this place hit the spot. The egg rolls are nice and crunchy! I got their speciality pho and be warned, it's a big portion! Their customer service is good too, super friendly. Their staff seemed to be balancing multiple things at one time (in-house orders, door dash/Uber, to-go orders, etc) so it might take a bit to order and get your check but it's not for any bad reasons, so just be understanding! read more

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Decided to stop by for a late dinner and since it's Good Friday I can't have meat, this place has quite a few options. First time I tried their grilled shrimp pho 10/10 and my friend had lemongrass beef sandwich 9/10. Highly recommend! read more

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Wonderful fresh spring rolls!! Some of the best I've tasted in San Diego! The sandwich was tasty. An extensive menu is fun to peruse. Enjoyed watching the robot waiter bring items to the tables. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

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