I do not get the good reviews here. If you're looking for an authentic Banh Mi place, this is not it. The pork is way too thick, the pickled carrots is not even pickled. And the biggest sin of all, no paté. Not a fan of the spring rolls either. This place fails hard. Go to Hong Kong market, in the back of the asian grocery store there is a lady making real Banh Mi (it's called Ng BMT on yelp). read more

Best Bahn Mi on the east side of town. Fast and easy pick-up. I recommend calling ahead during their busy hours. Always delicious

My favorite food truck in Austin, hands down. Also one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. I'm completely and totally addicted to this place. There are some things I look for in a food trailer, specifically because it's a food trailer: Simple menu with options for everyone; consistent quality; short wait times; consistent hours; fair price/portions. So many of the food trailers I frequent fall short on at least one, but usually several of these things. SLV nails them all. The Banh Mi is always perfect. I've tried all the protein options and they're all done exceptionally well. The rolls are soft and buttery but sturdy enough to hold everything together. I've never gotten anything but fresh produce from here. I don't get the vermicelli often but every time I've had it it's been on par with the banh mi. If you're a coffee drinker their Vietnamese iced coffee is a great after meal treat. Egg rolls, spring rolls, I could go on and on. Let me just stop here so I don't keep you from giving these lovely people your business. read more

The best thing I ate in Austin was this grilled pork banh mi. Unexpected!! The pork was deliciously savory sweet, veggies adding a wonderfully fresh crisp, and the bread was toasted perfectly. This place is not to be missed. read more

Saigon On 7th - Grilled pork banh mi. The bread was nice and toasty. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I LOVE this place! Very friendly service, fresh food, fair prices... The spring rolls are made to order and probably the best I have had in Austin. The grilled tofu was still warm and the lettuce, mint and fresh jalapeno (special order) were still chilled and crisp. Amazing texture and the peanut sauce is tasty. I have not had the vermicelli bowls yet but the banh mi are always delicious (though more expensive than what you will find in North Austin). The only reason this place did not get 5 stars is because the parking is a bit of a hassle, seating is also a little odd and 7th ST. can be noisy... All location issues. Every other aspect of this place is fantastic. I look forward to many many more delicious meals from Saigon Le Vendeur. read more

I really love the fresh banh mi with pork patty( cha lua) kinds of like American Ham with cilantro and picked carrots and add an over-easy on top of it. OM...Yummy...My mouth waters already when talking about their banh mi. Plus, just add a few more bucks, you can have a cup of deliciously and strongly Vietnamese milk coffee. Can't beat that with this hot weather!!! I would recommend it to everybody who loves Vietnamese banh mi. read more

Saigon On 7th - Cafe sua da( vietnamese iced milk coffee) - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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A fun, trendy, shipping container restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating! There's a cute little cat that guards the register, so I hope you're not scared of cats! Saigon Le Vendeur is aesthetically appealing from the physical container design, menu design and food presentation. I tried the grilled pork vermicelli bowl and will definitely be returning to try the remaining menu items. The menu is pretty simple and consists of vermicelli bowls and banh mi with your choice of meat. The grilled pork has a distinct flavor - slightly charred, sweet, savory and just the right amount of smokey! The veggies were fresh, and I loved the occasional crunch of the fried garlic/onion scattered throughout the bowl. Their house sauce, garlic chili fish sauce was delicious as well and not overly salty. The serving of meat was extremely generous and I loved having a few spare pieces of pork to end the meal on a high note after finishing the rest of my bowl. The distinct flavors, beautiful food presentation, and trendy ambiance all together make this place an affordable 5-star place to frequent that won't break the bank! read more

It just dawned on me that every time I'm in Austin SLV is the food I crave consistently. The pork vermicelli: The crispy grilled pork met with the fresh greens and vermicelli is one of those soulmate type couplings. The sauce is citrusy and salty and brings everything together perfectly. read more

I had the Bahn Mi with grilled pork and house made Vietnamese iced cafe, both were amazing! I would have liked the jalapeños in the bahn mi to be a bit more spicy but that's nothing to dock points from because I still enjoyed it. I look forward to trying the Vermicelli next time! read more

Saigon On 7th - House Made Vietnamese Iced Cafe. New truck/container. - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this place. The food is fantastic. Love the vermicelli & the banh mi with tofu. They happily accommodate vegetarians. read more

Had the Bahn Mi OG and the Pork Vermicelli, both were very good!! Would highly recommend stopping by to grab lunch or dinner. You can call in your food order ahead of time, which helps because they get busy. Will definitely be back!! read more

The Banh Mi was perfect. Period. Done. read more

Saigon On 7th - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're in the mood for tasty, reasonably priced bahn mi and vermicelli give Saigon Le Vendeur a try. Their staff is friendly, patient and helpful and their outdoor seating area is enjoyable and dog friendly. After reading multiple good reviews on the ramen, I'll definitely have to try that next time. To the multitude of Houston natives claiming the bahn mi isn't up to your standards give it a rest! We get it, you're from Houston (which I gather you mention frequently and apparently is supposed to be some kind of badge of honor?) and thus your bahn mi palate is so much more refined! In response, here's my life story: After growing up in Austin I spent five years in Houston (for school) before moving back to Austin as quickly as I could. It's sort of fitting that in the bahn mi of my life, Houston is the forgettable meat section. I had bahn mis from several places in Pollutiontown (I mean Houston). Maybe I wasn't hip enough to go to the places you went to, but the bahn mi I had were filled with fatty, stringy pork that was disproportionately small compared to the bun. Conversely, Saigon Le Vender's pork was not only tender, well-seasoned and fatless, but extremely plentiful. read more

I so wanted to like this establishment after the so many positive reviews. But the food was neither authentic nor particularly good. And considering the set up quite overpriced. For good authentic bahn mi try ng cafe. Great bun can be had at an unassuming restaurant in round rock (luis henna blvd exit, close to the home depot. Saigon la vendeur follows the usual Austin adagio: some alternative folks in a cute kiosk close to downtown making money selling subpar food. It s becoming a trend... read more

A very solid meal that requires an adventure to an unusual location. In a bright red shipping container that sits next to the MetroRail tracks, these folks are spinning up some authentic eats that will leave your heart, wallet, and taste buds content. I was a bit confused by the blue truck that has the business' name emblazoned on it, which sits on the adjacent side street and is always dark and empty when I drive by. This is not where you order... if only I'd figured that out the first time I tried visiting! Anyway, the actual eating area is a bit pieced together. The shipping container was redone with wood paneling on the front, which makes it look more odd and appealing. There are a few picnic tables next to it, and a long narrow seating area stretches out in the shaded back part. Kind of a like a mini-oasis. As for the food, it's got plenty of flavor. They offer cheap banh mi sandwiches and cheap vermicelli noodle bowls, and a few sides like egg rolls. I tried a grilled pork banh mi, and it did not disappoint. All the usual condiments - carrots, daikon, cilantro - were super fresh and piled on. The meat was tasty, a little tough or fatty in places, but a great blend of saltiness and sweetness. The bread soaked up the seasonings and elevated the whole experience. One of the better banh mi dishes I've had, though not the best. Don't count it against them. They clearly have a good business going. The service is friendly, the prices are perfect, and the food is basically as delicious as advertised. Definitely check it out. read more

Haven't lived in Austin in roughly 10 years but come back around the holidays to see family. I was driving through East Austin to head to an art expo around 1:30 in the afternoon and wanted to grab something quick to eat. I spotted the random Le Vendeur food truck from afar and decided there was enough traffic to make the pit stop. (Came into this place completely blind) I parked about a block away and walked up and was greeted by the one of the three people in the old cargo looking truck. The gentleman took our order and in no exaggeration we received the food 30 minutes later. The food was absolutely OUTSTANDING, but the only knock on Le Vendeur Saigon was the time it took for that delicious bahn mi to be cooked to order as well as our delicious spring rolls. I highly recommend this spot and suggest the pork bahn mi read more

Disclaimer: I'm from Houston where we have all kinds of excellent Viet food. This place was quite, Meh. We tried the OG and the pork bahn mi. The OG had too much gristle and the pork was ok. The marinade was bland. They also had no hoisin sauce. The fried egg rolls were ok. Also, I don't think the carrots aren't pickled.... I really wish there was a Les Givral's here in Austin. read more

The seitan bahn mi with tofu is simply wonderful. Slightly spicy. Crunchy bread carrots and other veggies including cilantro. This is a trailer and eating outdoors. Nothing fancy by any means but the food is spectacular. read more

Probably the best bahn mi sandwich I've ever had. I ordered it with the grilled pork but they have lots of options like the OG with Pate and chicken. Their special board also had lamb. This thing was huge with overflowing meat and veggies. The bread was perfect and I absolutely enjoyed eating it although I was stuffed after the first half. The egg rolls were tasty also and I'm excited to try the spring rolls next time. Definitely a must try if you're in the east Austin area. read more

I have died and Saigon to heaven. Spicy chicken noodles and tofu spring rolls were the culprits - a spicy explosion laced with heaps of crunchy cucumbers, fresh mint, basil. Avenge me or else Bahn mi. Either way, I'll be haunting this trailer for all of eternity. read more

Saigon On 7th - Spicy chicken vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

AMAZING sandwiches. Fresh bread, tasty veggies, flavorful meat. Absolutely fantastic!!

The food was great but I have to admit the drinks were really what made this meal exceptional for me! My husband and I ordered: - Bhan mi - Vietnamese coffee - Jasmine tea - Vermicelli bowl Everything that we had was delicious! I can definitely see what the hype is all about. I guess for me the only reason I'm not giving five stars is it was a little overpriced for a food truck but more importantly my husband does these dishes much better at home. I'm not married to a chef but definitely someone who takes risks in the kitchen and I didn't find anything inventive about this food. That being said I did very much enjoy it and for anyone who hasn't had either of these dishes I would highly recommend this spot! They have a solid representation of what Bhan mi is and the variety of protein options is exciting. Also I must add, the man working here was beyond friendly and helpful and added to our experience. I'll be back!:) read more

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I'm in love with this cutie little food truck! The girl that took my order was super sweet and offered treats to my dog. A lot of seating with shade! The Tofu Banh Mi was up to par and you can tell the veggies were super fresh. Definitely coming back to try their vermicelli bowl! read more

Saigon On 7th - Tofu Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great Banh Mi Sandwiches, but very very slow preparation; Should not take nearly this long to make a sandwich.

Bruh. The tofu banh mi is off the fahkin' CHAIN, fam. Give these people all your money bags.

I hopped on my motorcycle put on my gear turned my music on and had a beautiful ride through the city on a beautiful day and ended up here. I had two different types of Banh Mi. I wish i had a larger stomach so I could have gotten a third (one is enough for a regular human). I took my number and looked for a seat in the odd urban garden filled with statues of what I can only assume are spiritual beings. I waited patiently and admired the scenery around me. Then they brought my food out. I was not prepared for what I saw. I stared at my food for a second because I was unsure of which one to eat first so I just chose the one on the left for reasons unknown. My first bite was spectacular my last bite was depressing I didn't want the meal to end . I cursed my fullness and hopped back on the motorcycle to return to my office and plan out the next time I would be coming here. I think this place is owned by a father and son. The food is authentic the trailer is clean and well kept. Saigon Le Vendeur helping keep Austin authentic and delicious! read more

NOM! Bahn Mi for me!? These guys are making such awesome food. We always order take out from them when we are over the east side taco life.

I live right around the corner, which is both a blessing and a curse. everything I have tried on the menu is wonderful (I've had it all), but the tofu is SO sublime! so meaty! so vegetarian! the banh mi is delicious, but I think bun is where this food truck shines. generous servings of fresh, healthy food! the folks who work there are always so friendly and helpful. the food is delicious and affordable. there is a house kitty! will be back and back and back :D read more

Fair warning: If you go during lunchtime, there will be a wait. I had to hang around for 20 minutes for my order, but it was worth it! The tofu bahn mi is the best I have had in Austin! The baguettes are lightly toasted, and the tofu & seitan are filled with delicious, savory flavor. I almost thought that they had slipped meat in on accident! Plus, the service was efficient. The owners were so kind, too. Definitely going back soon! read more

Really great banh mi!! We got the pork and the tofu and both were very good. We also got the vermicelli noodles which were good as well, but I definitely preferred the banh mi. I definitely will be back for more banh mi in the future! read more

Basically: the Bahn Mi are big and delicious and the staff are friendly and it's in a super cool location next to a thrift store so you can shop while you wait or sit in their cute little garden. @Elizabeth St. Cafe: so you're probably going to compare this to to much more expensive Elizabeth St. Cafe...and man....these are so much better and ~1/2 the price, 1/3 larger. read more

This place is better than authentic Vietnamese places (trust me, I'm from SoCal where there is a huge population of Vietnamese). ;) We usually order the pork vermicelli, spicy chicken bahn mi, and pork spring rolls. Everything we have ordered has been very good and fresh. I don't think you can do wrong here. They are also very friendly and there is a good outdoor space to hang out and throw rocks (for toddler). read more

This is my first time coming to this place. After people raving about their bahn mi, I had to come and test it out. On a scale from 1-0, I would rate the sandwiches at a 8.5. There's too much meat in there and I'm used to have more veggies than anything else. I would definitely come back again. Parking is a real pain. I had to park elsewhere and walk over. Prices are reasonable for downtown Austin. read more

Saigon On 7th - OG Banh Mi with egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best Banh Mi in Austin. Good bread good marinate on the meat. Going to come back to try the other dishes.

Tastes great and not expensive. Right next to railroad tracks on east 7th (close to perdenales). read more

Saigon On 7th - Exterior shot of Saigon League Vendeur - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing Banh Mi. Both the OG (typical style) and BBQ pork were great. They're generous on the pickled veggies and also throw in the cucumber spear--something you don't always get. Noodle bowl is nice, but really doesn't compare to the Banh Mi. The spicy chicken in the bowl and the BBQ pork banh mi really are spicy (BBQ pork had jalapenos + seeds in them), I had a hard time finishing them both! Probably Medium/Hot. Slightly pricier than regular banh mi, but seriously premium quality. $6.50 for a sandwich? Absolutely worth it. read more

Stopped here for our second dinner one night in Austin ;) We ordered the O.G. Banh Mi, the Grilled Pork Banh Mi, and the pork spring roll, and the tofu spring roll (both are "summer rolls" - aka not fried). The banh mis were delicious and fresh, with a good amount of meat in both of them. The spring rolls were alright, not the best we've had as we usually would go to a legit Vietnamese pho place for these. The rolls didn't have the traditional herbs in them and had more vermicelli than usual. The pork spring roll is not the grilled pork in the banh mi - I actually think it was spam that they blackened on the griddle. I didn't mind it since I love me some spam but I can see how it could be misleading! The tofu spring roll was more on the bland side since the tofu was not seasoned. The rolls come with a sriarcha peanut dipping sauce that adds a bit more flavor and spice. We took our food to go since it was cold - would be nice if they had some heat lamps for people to sit by and wait/eat! read more

Saigon On 7th - The O. G. / Grilled Pork Banh Mi / Pork and Tofu Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of the best bahn mi in Austin. Flavorful tender pork, great bread, crisp fresh veggies. Get an egg and avocado too!

Went with some friends in search of delicious banh mi to cure a horrible vodka hangover. Off to Saigon Le Vendeur per a glowing recommendation. Cute little trailer on 7th run by husband and wife (?) team. I ordered the special, which was steak, plus spring rolls and a bottle of water. Pretty spendy at $14 but ok, whatevs. Took about 15 minutes for our food to come out together. No spring rolls. I go and remind her. Another 7ish minutes later, here come my spring rolls. They were just ok, nothing spectacular. The banh mi was pretty good but again, nothing that'll have me running back for more. Had a few gristly pieces of steak, friends reported having a lot. A bit out of proportion on the bread-to-meet scale. If they were cheaper it would of felt more worth it. I did try the boyfriend's Vietnamese coffee and it was delicious and clearly made of rocket fuel. read more

This. Ramen. Though. The broth is just right, creamy, spicy, and delicious. The chicken is tender and seasoned perfectly with pepper and spices. I am sad they only have it during the winter season, hoping they are still serving it in March! read more