None of the reviews are wrong. Are the people working overly friendly? No. Do they berate each other in another language loudly? Yes. Are they sometimes "out" of literally everything but basic pho? Absolutely. Is it fancy? Well, in a 80's fake plant-chique kinda way? However, you'll notice the 4 stars? The food makes it all worth it. As long as I'm served the delicious pho I don't really need someone pandering to me, and as long as I'm not the one being berated, who cares?? The pho is just that good. read more

Very good pho! The juice was very flavorful and I've never had pho with that much flavor. My friend ordered the shrimp rolls and they were delicious. Will definitely go back and the server was very sweet. The place felt very homie as well. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Alright I'm going to be really honest with y'all. Costumer service not good AT ALL. The lady in the back and the older man who works upfront are always what it seems to be fighting sometimes extremely loud! LOL. The older man works upfront and tables all by himself and he is always kinda rude but he is older and seems to be tired with having the run the business.. But the food... 10/10 !!!! I always come back for the food! Is very authentic Vietnamese pho! I've never had any issues with their food other then with the guy I'm giving it all stars because of the food and that's about it. This is not a very fancy place so please come prepared with that in mind read more

Right down the road from my place, great prices, and WOW- wonderful wonderful food (especially the pho)!! This is one of my favorites and I'm worried I'll become a regular pretty soon haha! Only negative is that my water was never refilled until I caught someone to ask. I drink a ton of water though and over do it on the spice each time, obviously not learning my lesson. If they could make sure drinks are refilled, then this place would be 100/10. read more

Best pho i've had in america. And vietnamese coffee. I haven't tried anything on their menu that isn't good and im so picky with food, eat here if you can!! I come monthly! read more

Great pho for super cheap! The menu had a lot of options but they give you all the add ins to make it your own. The egg rolls were to die for! I had the #1 and the other pho was #15. So good! Will definitely coming back to this hole in the wall!! The only down fall was the waiter, I think, was the chef too. So once our food was delivered we never got checked in with. Could have used a refill but nothing too bad. read more

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So I tried to call an order to go. The man who answered the phone hung up on my twice. I drove all the way over and arrived 15 min before closing. I was then told I couldn't order anything else but soup. The lady was rude too. I guess they make more $ than they know what to do with. Super rude read more

Combo pho with ribs is super yummy!!! Portion is perfect, enough to keep your belly full leaving the place. I wouldn't eat chao long or com dish. Sugarcane is very refreshing. Banh mi are fresh and crispy. We ordered plenty to bring back home. Also ordered pho to take home as well. read more

I've been to this place twice. When I first tried pho a long time ago (before it was popular in the US) I went with Vietnamese friend to a Vietnamese restaurant in Dallas. The first thing he told me is get the one with it all (brisket, flank, meat balls, tendon, tripe, etc.) because it provide the best taste. Since then I have always looked for the pho with most ingredients in the menu. So I went to this place after reading some reviews and looking up the menu. They, unlike other places, still had things like tendon and tripe on the menu. As previously mentioned, I looked for the pho that had it all and order it. When it came out I notice it only had brisket and meat balls. Since I didn't want to make a fuzz, was starving and it actually tasted good I didn't complain. I figured the old man taking my order didn't understand me right even though I pointed to the menu selection. Move forward 2-3 weeks, I decided to go back and this time make sure they got my order right. Again I order the same and made sure I clearly pointed. AND AGAIN it came out with only brisket and meatballs!!! So I went up to the counter and talked to the younger man about it. I told him it was not what I had ordered. That I wanted the one that also included flank, tendon and tripe. This is why they only get 2.5 stars...He told me they didn't carry tripe anymore because they have been there for years and their regular clientele never ordered it. Ok that's fair, but then get rid of it on the menu!!! I saw they made corrections to the prices so why not also menu items you no longer carry. He did offer to get me some tendon but I was already disappointed. Shame though, because the pho (meat and broth) was actually really good and their prices are very fair. One other suggestion, clean behind the counter. It's not a good look when your cash register is so dusty and dirty it looks like it just came out of an eternal storage. read more

So delicious I forgot to take a pic before. I have tried a couple of different plates but I always go back to the chicken pho and the spring rolls. I always enjoy my visits here, but for any newcomers remember that this is not a fancy place, the server is the host and the cashier. I believe this a family owned restaurant with the wife and son in the kitchen while the husband handles front of the house. Unfortunately that means that the service is a little slow, and once you get your food most likely he will not visit your table again, you will have to get his attention. But the food is delicious and the prices are reasonable, I will definitely be coming back. read more

Excellent pho. Have had it here four or five times. Beautiful rare beef cooks in the REALLY HOT broth. A slice of onion is a welcome addition to the flavors. Would give it five stars except for the cleanliness of the place. The owners really need to take some time off from cooking and scrub this place, floor to ceiling. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Perfect pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place sucks ass Waiter was drinking a tall boy bud light behind the counter while we were waiting on refill water had a #10 broth was watered down and really fatty. Had a pork sandwich had a disgusting amount of mayo And egg rolls were way over cook. Will not be coming back. read more

When we walked in the door, we were warmly greeted by the sweetest Vietnamese man. He quickly recognized my daughter because, she eats here at least twice a week. We sat at her usual table and we ordered some of our favorites. We each ordered the Grilled Pork Banh Mi Sandwich (hubby & I split one).....soooo good.....Iced Coffee w/ Condensed Milk.....WOWZZZZA, WOWZZZA WOWZZZZA! ......Cha Gio Egg Rolls (BEST I've EVER eaten!) & Hubby & I ordered the Pork Vermacelli Bowl......it's calling my name right about now! We're hooked! Ba Le is a cozy quaint little hole in the wall place that has been in the same location for 40+ years. The little strip shopping center is a little funky & has seen better days but, Ba Le was exactly what I expected. The sweet & friendly Vietnamese man works his tail off trying to serve and please each and every customer. You could instantly tell that most of the customers have been coming here for years & years. They were regulars & for good reason! The food is delicious & the service is great ! We are now officially Ba Le regulars! 'Till we meet again! read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Ba Le Ice Coffee......Yummmm! - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I heard somewhere that pho is a good hangover cure. After rocking a Defcon 2 hangover all day, I decided I needed to put this theory to the test. A quick Yelp search for pho within a few miles of my house showed one result: Ba Le. Not convinced that I was going to find great pho but unable to drive any further, I crawled to the car and headed for Ba Le. After reading the other reviews, I was expecting a crappy (i.e. dirty) hole-in-the-wall that would give my pickled bloodstream a run for its money. What I found was a friendly owner (who was leaving as I pulled up and who came back in to cook my food) and an adorable little restaurant that was not only spic-and-span clean, it smelled like Vietnamese heaven. Once I got home with my pho and egg rolls I was tickled when I unpacked everything. The meat and veggies were packed in a container and the broth was packed in a large cup. I guess this is the standard to-go method for pho but I was pleased by this discovery. The broth was hot enough to cook the meat (I'd worried about overcooked meat and lukewarm broth on the drive home) and I had fun putting it all together. I'm no expert on pho but this is by far the best pho I've tried yet. The egg rolls had meat in them, which I didn't expect, and were crunchy goodness. Flash forward to the next day when all I could think about was trying a Banh Mi. In the light of day, Ba Le was even cuter and more inviting. The large TV was showing Hairspray and the smells when I walked in confirmed my lunch craving. I couldn't decide between a steamed ham and a shredded chicken Banh Mi, so I got one of each. At $2.50/ea. this was a very affordable experiment. I preferred the ham to the chicken and was happy with the addition of mayo (is that authentic? no clue). I also got another order of pho to put in my fridge for later. For $4.95 how could I not? I'm pleased as hell to have found this little neighborhood gem. I've read of Vietnamese restaurants that offer mouth-watering food on the cheap but have yet to actually find one. Now that I have, Ba Le will be seeing quite a bit of me. read more

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Our family's go to lunch spot! Super affordable and so delicious. The broth is so hearty and rich, and portions are big. The same man takes our order every time he is patient and kind, practically runs the entire front by himself. The ambiance is like any typical hole in the wall vibe of place. read more

Fricking yum! At least the stuff I've eaten here which are the banh mi (sub sandwiches). I am Vietnamese and my whole family like this place the best. I think they really got their French bread rolls down. It's soft, fresh and buttery. Even if we don't get the sandwiches, we'll buy a couple of bags of just the bread to take home and eat with other things. We usually order the Dac Biet (special combination) sub. But I specifically like the meatball subs the best. I think it's called xiu mai. Plus to finish it off. I always get a cup of freshly squeezed sugar cane juice! Makes the trip worth it. Generally Vietnamese food are pretty cheap. But this place charges a tiny bit more than other Vietnamese places. Still. It's cheaper than a lot of food out there and it'll fill you up. read more

This is a nice, humble business that serves good, cheap food. I was lucky we arrived when we did at 7:15. When another couple came in at 7:35, the owner told them they were closed. My friend ordered Thai Tea, but we both got one. I never had Thai Tea before, but it was quite an experience. It had a tomatoey base without any acidity. It wasnt loaded with sugar, so it was pleasant to drink. I ordered Rice Paper Spring rolls, and the #36(shredded and sliced pork vermicelli with an array of vegetables. The spring rolls were surprisingly good, even though I wasnt expecting them to be cold. The vermicelli was soft but not mushy. The pork was excellent in flavor and texture. The vegetables were fresh and they give you a big bowl for a cheap price. I would eat here again, although probably not a date (not very romantic setting. feels like my aunt's empty kitchen dining room area. read more

A small hole-in-the-wall Viet restaurant (mom and pop kinda establishment). Very mismatched decor, old school tv, you know......the whole deal. Service is very friendly (from the man more than the woman though). Pho isn't as flavorful as what I'm used to (on the bland side). Portions and prices are decent. I wouldn't drive all the way to this side of town just to eat here, but it's decent if I'm in the area and craving Viet food. read more

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I had the Bun Bo Hue. The guy says he can't serve it to me because it was too early so he didn't have any pork blood. I told him, I don't want any pork blood, so don't worry about it. I'm still ordering it. It was moderately spicy and very rich broth with lots of meat mixed in with the rice noodles. I swear, their Bun Bo Hue had more meat than 4 Pho dishes at any other Viet place. The insane amount of ingredients and freshness of the ingredients made this place a bargain. Their vietnamese coffee is very strong and a definite eye opener. However, he doesn't have you make it with the little viet press at your table. He makes it in the back and gives it to you in a styrofoam cup. Anyways, if you're in the area, be sure to drop by. It's definitely the best deal Viet place in DFW. Just be sure to look at my pic before you come as the place is very tiny and hard to find. Bon apetite! read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Ba Le - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

"This is the best soup ever" said Thomas, 5. He liked the broth so much he dug in with two spoons at the same time. We were greeted warmly by a kind family when we walked in the door. The Pho turned both of my kids into fans. Prices were great! Everything was $1-$3 less than I see at Vietnamese restaurants in Dallas. Ambiance is nothing exciting, but it feels very mom and pop. I'm happy to be here. We will be back! read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It's my favorite Pho place! I eat to-go here all the time. The ambience is kind of Mom and Poppish. Food is fast and affordable! I just wish they were open for dinner time after 6 pm. But I understand that Mom and Pop they need to sleep & relax! They work so hard and dish out the best Pho in Mesquite, Dallas, and Garland! read more

Came here a few times now and I love this place. It is the most authentic and delicious Vietnamese restaurant in Dallas. I've had the Chicken Pho, BBQ Pork Chicken and Shrimp Flat Rice Noodle Soup, Chicken and Fish Flat Rice Noodle Soup, and the Bun Bo Hue. For the banh mi, I've had the shredded chicken and BBQ pork. All the broths have exceptional flavor. But I must warn you, there's alot of fat in these broths. It's part of the reason why they taste so good I guess. So if you're on a diet, you should take caution when coming here. My favorite is the chicken and fish flat rice noodle soup. The chicken and fish are tender and the broth is this flavorful pork broth. My favorite kind of noodles are the flat rice noodles and this dish has it too! All and all very very good. The bun bo hue has such an authentic and flavorful taste. I'd say the heat level is in between medium and hot. BE CAREFUL not to slurp too fast otherwise you may be choking on the spicy broth for a good 5 minutes. The chicken pho is great too! In my opinion, a homemade broth of pho is pretty hard to get right. The shredded chicken and bbq pork banh mi are the best banh mi's I've ever had. The meats have so so so so so much flavor. The bread is soft (and not the kind that are hard enough to injure your mouth). Great stuff! Kim is the owner, cook, and server of this fine little place. Even though she has many hats to wear, she still makes the best food and the wait times really aren't that bad considering she does it all. I'm just sayin. Come here today! read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Bun Bo hue, spicy goodness - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Wonderful meal, and warm atmosphere. Always a staple in the neighborhood. Thank you for not being sheisty with the cilantro and jalapeño! Thank God for good Vietnamese food on this side of town. read more

I found this place on Yelp. I'm a Real Estate Investor and I travel throughout the DFW metro area daily. The first time I saw the restaurant I declined to eat there. If don't judge a book by its cover has ever been true, then this a perfect example. A couple months later I was in the neighborhood again so said I'm going to try it. Best decision I ever made. It's a small unassuming spot in a strip mall. Nothing spectacular here to see. But the food is AWESOME!! Service is good. Friendly staff. Beef Pho is the best I've had in DFW area. The fried egg rolls are just too good. Now I go out of my way to eat here every chance I get. Lunch and dinner. You won't be disappointed. Great prices as well read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Beef Pho with Rare Steak, Beef Brisket, Fatty Brisket and Meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Been looking for a pho restaurant by my new job and I couldn't find one and thankfully I found this one , it's a small restaurant but I think that's what makes it better. This place was great , was not the best pho i'ved had but definitely top 5 , the service was fast n good and the food was delicious and the price was good as well I give it 5 stars read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Delicious chicken pho and shrimp spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Let me tell you, their bread here is absolutely amazing! So crispy, flakey, and buttery. I come here and just order the bread itself and eat it right out the bag. It is THAT good! Their meat subs are also on point! This is my go to place for Vietnamese sub sandwiches and it should be yours too!! read more

Love this place. They don't go much on the looks...but the taste is amazing! Been coming here over a yr....& wouldn't stop. Love the eggRolls read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Small little place...but what matters is the taste!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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My favorite pho around. I love the hole in the wall feel and how this place screams authenticity. I found this place on a whim and I'm so glad I did. Make this place one of your regular stops because the pho is delicious. Meatball pho & lemonade are both my weekly requests read more

The pho here is good. The broth is not bad and the noodles were cooked just right, al dente. Besides the usual veggies here they gave us cilantro as well. If I'm in the area this bowl of pho is good for $6.95 for a large. A deal. read more

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I have had better spring rolls ( the strip of pork was really dry- not much shrimp) but the pork vermicelli was tasty.

Owner was the waiter. Been in business for 25 years Too much msg in the bland PHO. Rice was old and hard Meat and pork taste like rubber Hot inside with only fans blowing Food took about 21 minutes to come out Ordered cafe SU DA and never came out Not a place I suggest for out of towners Outside and inside needs reminding read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Only complaint is it's really small but food is good. Taste like your momma made it. They have 2 location this one is smaller but it feels comfy. Decor is a bit outdated lol so if you're looking for that nicer atmosphere this ain't it. Just a simple in and out. read more

Vô tiệm gọi món, ox gọi sữa đậu nành (trong menu có) nhân viên nói ko có. Mình hỏi cơm tấm sườn (sườn miếng hay cây) He trả lời : Tiệm chỉ bán cho khách Mỹ, khẩu vị ko hợp với người Việt, xin lổi anh chị, ko sao đâu. Rồi tự động cầm 2 menu đi vô. Ko hiểu luôn, tự động đuổi khách mà khách ko hiểu lý do luôn. Bó tay read more

Best place to eat pho every time it's delicious. everything I've had is Really good. Family owned and very nice people.

I'm so over this place. The owners are so disrespectful. I called to the restaurant to put in a to go order and they told me I can only place to go orders in person. So I arrived and I wanted the rice plate with everything on it and he told me that they only do meat and rice because "everything else is too much work" . That surprised me. I asked for the noodle with veggie, meat and egg rolls and he said he doesn't do egg rolls. Not because he doesn't have any, because he doesn't want to fry them. Not coming here ever again. Oh heads up. This place is gross. Restroom is disgusting. read more

The food here is pretty good, but it is very salty and the portions can be deceptively small at times. We loved the pho, and the chicken and beef is real chicken and beef, not that Chinese mystery meat. Perhaps the only major complaint I have about this place is its location. It's not in a great area. The day before we came here, cops arrested a guy who had gone on a string of burglaries before being beat up by a homeowner's son. I highly suggest ordering out and eating at home. A good meal will run you about $25 for two people, so it is not expensive. Also, I put pictures of the menu online so you can see exactly what you can order. They do not have a website with that information online. Try it. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Been here three times with my daughter and never going back. They always give her the child portion of pho but charge the same price for both. We never even ask for the kid size portion. They just assume she wont finish it and gives her less of everything in the bowl. The 1st time I just chalked it up as a mistake, but when it happened the next 2 times I just realized these people are dishonest. I asked for a receipt but they wouldn't give me one. It's already a disgusting looking place anyway but once I saw them reuse the basil and bean sprouts from another table I knew that was it for me. read more

I've been wanting to go here after reading some of the reviews and seeing some of the pictures, but I'm rather disappointed in this place. I got there around 10:45, they were open and had a few people in there so that was a good sign. I ordered the rice platter (I'm Vietnamese and ordered in Vietnamese) and the first thing the guy said to me is it'll take 15 minutes because they don't have the stuff ready. He said that their main customers are Americans and only order Pho, which they can make in a minute or less. I was ordering take out and did not want to bother with the soup, so I told him I'd wait for the rice platter. He went in the back and I can hear a woman raising her voice at him (I'm guessing she's the owner from previous reviews??). Got my order 15 mins later and drove home. When my husband and I tried the grilled pork, it was just bleh (nothing spectacular). The other stuff that came with it (egg cake, etc) was not good at all! We pretty much ate a bit of the pork and threw everything else away. I'm happy that I can cross this place off my "must try" list, but I would not come back or recommend anyone else going here if they want something besides Pho. read more

Hands down the best pho!! I love it here. Every Time I come to Dallas, I always have to make a stop here. Love it!! The price is good also. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

When you arrive, the sign above the location says 'Vietnamese Cuisine' so if you see that, you're in the right place! I personally tried the large bowl of beef pho and tell me tell you right now that is the best-cheapest pho so far...I've had better pho for a couple more bucks..but this is definitely on top of my list! Along with the pho I had spring rolls which were pretty awesome and the peanut sauce that goes with it was just the right amount of peanut-y. My sister ordered the egg rolls and it was definitely the most authentic egg rolls I've tried....ever! The service was good as well. As soon as we sat down, we were approached and our order was taken. The menu was also pretty extensive which was pretty cool because that just means lots of options! Yay! So overall I definitely recommend this place to anyone who is in the mesquite/garland area or anyone really!! read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Beef pho! The meat cooked in the broth and was ready to eat in seconds! - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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