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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Went in at 4 on a Sunday. Owner decided he didn't feel like being open, or clearing the dishes from the lunch hour I guess. Kicked us out.

Great place!! The food was delicious! Services wasn't too fast but it's okay! The egg rolls were so good

Great food for great prices but not so clean restaurant and needs more help than one old man to take orders, run out the drinks and food.

Delicious foods. I got banh mi and pad thai, their foods are very flavorful. Though, their pad thai isn't truly pad thai, just basic noodles, chicken, bean sprouts and delicious soy sauce mixture, it's really good. read more

Lock your cars, and enjoy the grub! ;) The location definitely does not take away from the fresh, savory flavor of the pho. I'd say that their pho is one of the best around town, despite the initial hesitation. This cute lil hole-in-the-wall is run by an older Vietnamese couple- which in my book, makes it all the more pleasant! Prices are also friendly on your wallet, as a large bowl of pho is only around $5.95! Perfect for a rainy day, this place matches your typical family run, authentic pho restaurant. Would recommend for those who aren't looking for atmosphere, but only a happy belly afterwards. read more

Not at all vegetarian friendly. Tofu pho option is cooked with chicken broth. My review does not reflect the food since my husband and I are vegetarian and did not eat there but the overall service. We called numerous times to check if there were vegetarian options yet there was no answer. We took the leap and decided to go to the restaurant anyway. While we were there we attempted to ask if there were any options for us before we were seated. We were ignored. I got up to ask again to see what vegetarian dishes we would be able to get. I was told to sit back down and wait while he served other customers, who walked in after us. There was a total of 8 people there including my husband and I. He finally comes to talk to us and says, "there is nothing here for you - no vegetarian options" and takes our menus. So we just got up and left. We were there for about 15 minutes. read more

What a delight! I've been looking for a Vietnamese restaurant close to Mesquite... and my search is complete! One of the best Chicken Pho that I've ever enjoyed in years. Very simplistic, tasteful, and fulfilling. I'm coming back for sure!!! read more

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

My husband and I really enjoyed the pho here. I tried the pho with beef and brisket and will just stick with beef next time because the brisket was pretty fatty to me. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed my pho very much. Oh and we also had fried eggrolls which were freaking amazing!! We had an older man as our server and I don't think he spoke a lot of English, but he was very kind and attentive. We'll be back in the future. read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Beef pho with brisket and eggrolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I understand that this is a mom and pop shop, but that's even more reason to try harder to compete with other restaurants if you want to stand a chance. When I came in, I waited in line, only to be told I have to wait to place a to-go order after they take all the other bill paying customers first. Makes zero sense why you would do this, but sure. I tell him my order, and afterwards I tried to ask for uncooked noodles but the lady stuck her hand in my face and said wait. She takes an order and comes back, then says how can I help you with an irritated look. I tell her I just placed a to-go order but... and then she cuts me off and says with an attitude -- if you have a to go order, you sit and wait. Now I'm a bit peeved at this point, and tell her that I understand but I want my noodles uncooked for my #10's. Then she looks at me confused and says what am I talking about? I repeat myself, she throws her hands in the air all annoyed and walks away. A different man comes to me and asks me to repeat my order, I said 2 #10, 1 egg roll, 2 spring rolls. He tells me there was a mistake, it's written as 2 #5's, and they'll fix it. The man who originally took my order comes out and asks me again while holding the menu, I POINT TO THE #10 AND SAY 2 NUMBER 10. Guess what I got? I'll give you a hint! THEY WEREN'T #10'S. read more

You have to try their com tam suon ( grilled porkchop over rice) it's amazing. The owner is very very honest he would suggest you what's good and what's not. read more

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

This is an old Vietnamese couple ran restaurant that my boyfriend and I found on yelp. I ordered bun thit nuong chai gio (vermicelli noodle with charbroiled beef and egg roll) and my boyfriend ordered pho (beef noodle soup) and a side of egg rolls. We also ordered excess oil and vinegared onions for his pho. The old man was very nice and said in Vietnamese that they don't have it because white people doesn't like ordering them which my boyfriend and I were okay about. The old man went to the back and said that we were Vietnamese and told the lady in the back what we ordered. My boyfriend and I look very Americanized but we speak and understand Vietnamese clearly. We heard her talk about how unhealthy ordering the extras were and how her food doesn't need extras to make it good. She repeatedly said that it was nasty and disgusting of us for ordering the extras. She also complained about having to make the egg rolls and then complained about how making my food was too complicated. Then she asked her husband if I were a boy or a girl and he said I was a girl. I didn't hear what she said after that but she sound annoyed or frustrated. She also complained about other things about us and the food that we ordered. Keep in mind that all of her talking was in the kitchen while we were sitting in the restaurant. My boyfriend said that the pho dac biet broth was more chicken based than beef based which is pretty bland. I thought my food was good. In the end, if you're Vietnamese, save yourself some trouble. Our meal was ruined because the lady kept talking about us throughout dinner. Just wished she waited until we left to complain. read more

Let me give you a little history of his place. This has been in this building for over 40 years. There used to be a Vietnamese grocery store in the middle of this building. Life used to happen here when I was 8 years old.It used to be populated with Vietnamese. Majority of them moved away but my mom is still around. She doesn't live too far away. We come in once in awhile just because we don't feel like driving to Garland for pho. I just always get pho and it's pretty good. Their pho is definitely authentic! For the longest time, this used to be the only pho restaurant around the area. I think it's still is. I have good memories eating here when I was little because my mom never cooked. read more

I went today around 4:30pm and the place was empty, the server saw us and left us waiting 10 minutes for a table, he was just standing by the cashier looking at a notebook. He finally sits us down, and we notice that the table was still dirty from the last people that were there. We asked him if he could clean our table, cleaned half and asked he if could clean the rest, where the paper straws and left over crumbs were, he turnes around and aggressively yells "if you don't like it you can leave"! read more

I am new to Vietnamese food and hear constantly about its 'comfort food' status etc...until tonight I just never quite felt it. Then we found The Ba Le restaurant. I yelped for something close to home and saw their glowing reviews so decided to give it a try! Easily overlooked from the outside with a very modest decor inside. MAN!!!! this place is delicious! The lady (I am assuming she is the owner) was very welcoming and pleasant and helped us decide. The Hub and I decided we'd share an array of hings so we started with the egg rolls which were good, then came the bahn-Mi, which is a sandwich. The lady suggested that we get the bbq.... SCORE!! served on a warm fresh baguette roll with fresh fixins it was truly yummy. Next we did the Pho..This is one dish I just hadnt quite got the taste for but this place is spectacular. We ordered the first one on the menu (with both tender rare and well done beef ) I am not kidding when I tell you that this broth is delicious. All we added was a little of the rooster hot sauce and it was Puuuuurfect. The more we ate the better it got and we were both full by the end.We did not stop until every last bit of everything we ordered was gone and the dishes basically licked clean. Now for the bonus bit....the price. We ate and drak and our bill was $13.00! what? progressively over the years I have found myself spending more and more on food, which I dont mind but this place ROCKS we both left very full and happy and spent barely enything. Whether you are a seasoned Vietnamese foodie or newer to it, like myself, you simply MUST try this place. I have a feeling I will be craving the pho. The owner even gave us a recommendation of what to try next time. read more

Out of all the times I have frequent this place I've only been able to leave once with food. Every time I go the waiter encourages you not to order because of the wait time or because he believes it's to late to make. I wanted to place an order for com suon nuong stated would take to long. read more

Ghetto for sure but I've been going here ever since I was a little kid I always come here for the Banh Mi & the Bun Bo Hue are my favorite hands down. I come here for comfort food but again its really ghetto. Come for the food! Com thit nuong is always delicious. It's not that ghetto anymore since they've remodeled the place, food is still as good as ever. read more

Blink and you'll miss this place. It is a hole-in-the-wall style, family owned restaurant that has been there for quite some time. The bf and I went to try it based on other Yelp reviews and hoped for the best. It's not much to look at inside. The decor is simple, and there is a old-school TV in one corner, which was playing some NBA conference finals when we were there. But all that aside, the food is quite nice. I had a bowl of chicken pho, which I enjoyed very much. Bonus points for not being stingy with the condiments and add-ins! It wasn't quite knock-my-socks-off delicious, but it was still good enough for ensure a return visit. Perhaps next time I will be more adventurous and try one of the vermicelli bowls! read more

Is Ba Le just about the best pho in East Dallas? Probably. Could their Bánh Mì bread be a little softer? Maybe. But should you drop everything and get over there right now? Definitely! The pricing here is about average for most strip mall Vietnamese noodle shops, but I'd pay more for this pho if I had to. The appetizers are good, specifically the egg rolls, and just about any soup or stew on the menu will bring a smile to your face. Megan M. is totally right, pho is a GREAT hangover cure, as well as sick day medicine (I like to call it Vietnamese Penicillin). The ingredients at Ba Le are always fresh and the veggie toppings never old or on the verge of spoiling. The times I've had Bánh Mì (sandwich) here, the bread has been tough and dry, which has been a little bit of a turnoff, but the fillings are always so tasty, I just power through it. The location is actually not as terrible as you might be led to believe by other reviews; It's not an Uptown Dallas location, but it's also not in the "ghetto". It's near a mildly industrial area and across the street from a gas station that's surely seen better days, however you won't need to worry about your car being broken into in broad daylight (can't make any promises during the evening hours). The restaurant is clean and well-cared for, so if you're hoping to fear for your overall health in here, you're going to be out of luck. The owner, an incredibly kind and sweet lady, is also the cook and waitstaff, so tip appropriately and you'll be sure to be a favorite of hers when you go back in the future. And you will go back, trust me. read more

they don't answer the phone to put in to go orders. not very useful. the menu looks really good so was excited to try and not have to wait for to go read more

Mom and pop shop. They have a bed on one side. It's oddly busy for the area. I guess there is no other Vietnamese food there that's why. We ordered the Pho and it was not good broth. Broth almost clear and not how it is done. Food not brought out right didn't order the large and the guy said its just $1.00 he didn't admit his mistake that he got the order wrong. Will not come again. Tried to order the bun bo hue and the guy said they stopped making it for 2 months already because white people around the area dont order it. They didn't also have bun bo thit nuong. read more

On the site it states they open at 10am we went in at almost 11am (10:50 am) and an elderly man. The owner? He sat us and we tried to order banh mi. He then told us it's to early. So I tried to order Cafe de Sua and he told us the same thing. It wasn't ready yet, it's too early. So we left and as soon as we walked out he locked the doors. read more

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Best asian restaurant in all of the casa view area! This place is ran by older Vietnamese man but don't let that fool you, he is fast and very gentle. read more

Yep.. This place definitely deserved 5 stars. I took my wife who is scared of trying new places and as we pulled up to Ba Le, she looked at me and asked if I was joking.. It looks like a dive place in a strip mall on the "bad" side of town. There were too many good reviews to pass up the opportunity to try. I have been testing out places all over Dallas and this by far had the best vietnamese home cooking I've ever had. Once you walk in the decor is surprising as the outside area is a little sketchy. We were instantly greeted and sat. Food was delicious. My wife said multiple times that it was the best vietnamese she has ever had and told me that I was right for making us try it even thought it looked "divey" from the outside. (Hear that ladies... a guy was right for once.. woohoo.. hehehe) We both recommend you try this place. While we were there a number of vietnamese (locals) and even some super dressed up people came in which leads me to believe that this is a best kept secret type of place. Our meal was great and it was super cheap. This is a little mom and pop type shop so don't go in thinking that this place will be spectacular but I was very impressed by the food and will absolutely go back again. ps.. thanks to the other reviewers for leaving great reviews. That made me want to try this place and I am glad I did. I even ordered based some a recommendation and I'm glad I did. Can't remember what it was called so let's go with #45. It was spicy and delicious. That's it.. go try for yourself if you are looking for an adventure. :) read more

I love Asian food. (: ..this place included. I went with the intent of getting pho so I worked hard not to change my mind when I got there. I resisted temptation and ordered tofu pho, not diappointed at all. I ordered the small not really knowing what thier sizes meant and thought it was plenty. The large didn't really look THAT much larger. I added sriracha sauce and it was mighty amazing. Also shared shrimp spring rolls with the friend and thought they were alright...not my cup of tea but glad I tried something new. Service was alright, I didn't go in expecting a whole lot, the waitress seemed a bit cold but nothing personal. As we were paying the cashier seemed really pleasant and even offered other things to try if we return. She mentioned them by number, neither of which I remember anymore. Update: failed to mention that this is not the only Ba Le in the area...there is also a Ba Le French Bakery. Pay attention to the address, don't be fooled. (: read more

My wife and I come every chance we get. Its the only restaurant of its kind in the area. Their Pho is always phenomenal. Theyll provide extra basil, bean sprouts or jalapeño if you like. The Sriracha sauce is always plentiful!!I actually prefer their Bun or a great sandwich. The Vietnamese iced coffee is the best I've ever had, by far. Another plus is they will play NFL football on the TV if you ask. It's normally already on if you eat on Sunday afternoon during the season. Gotta check it out read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Grilled pork chops with a sunny side up egg on top of a bed of rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Hands down, the best bowl of Bun Bo Hue in Dallas. As a traditional Viet, this captures the aromatics and broth of Hue to a fault. Authentic as can be and completely worth every penny. The broth makes or breaks a good bowl of Bun Bo Hue and this was done with patience for such a delicious turnout. As for the service, it was great! I came to the restaurant not knowing they closed an hour before we got there and the owner opened the door for us anyways! She even grew some of her own fruits and gave me a free bag. I love this place. Definitely a hole in the wall type of place but I'm glad I found it. Don't ever go anywhere else for Bun Bo Hue! read more

I love Vietnamese food and I have eaten it in a LOT of cities. I came here with high expectations from the Yelp reviews and those expectations were completely dashed. Soft-sided shrimp rolls - Of course, I do not know how they make it, but the result I was served had this cold, stale vibe going on, like the difference between fresh sushi and sushi that you buy off a cooler shelf in a grocery store. Every other Vietnamese restaurant I have visited has done a much better job. Vermicelli with grilled pork - This is the dish I most commonly eat at Vietnamese restaurants. This is the worst version I have had. My issues with this dish were as follows: - The vermicelli was mushy and wet, like it was cooked too long and pulled right out of the pot, not drained well, and dropped in the bowl. Or, possibly, par-cooked, blanched to reheat it, then dropped in the bowl without adequate draining. - There was not much of the pickled veggies; they were vastly outnumbered by plain cucumber - There was a lot of lettuce and bean sprouts taking up space in the bowl I hate giving bad reviews, but it is what it is. Of the Vietnamese restaurants I have tried in Dallas, I would go to Dalat (for Pho) or Zander's House (for just about everything) before I came back here. read more

Pho broth has MSG in it, noodles over cooked, spring rolls fair, service is good. A lot of other places to try in town, looking for the real authentic broth made from scratch read more

Ba Le Restaurant - Noodles overcooked, broth is salty because of MSG flavoring - Vietnamese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I sought out Ba Le on the recommendation of a friend who claimed to have had a "life changing" sandwich there. It is a little off the beaten track for me, but not so far off that the hassle would be greater than the possibility of a great meal. Ba Le is good, but not great and far from life changing. If you happen to be in Garland, and you'd like some good Vietnamese food very cheaply, Be Le is your spot. I had chicken Pho which was very good. It had a nice broth. Also, I tried the chicken Bahn Mi. The chicken may not have been the right sandwich to order, but mine was very tasty. Total bill $10. Very nice food for very little money. There are some things to recommend it. The local Vietnamese folks, the family-crowd and young hipsters, all eat here. Is there a better indicator of authenticity? The service is quick and the food arrives very quickly, too. They have a large open door to the kitchen, and it looks clean in there. And the price is very reasonable. read more

One thing to note... my rating is strictly about the food. This is definitely a dive, so I had to ignore the interior otherwise this rating would be really, really low. As any foodie knows, some of the best food comes from dives. So anyway, tried this out for lunch today. When I ordered tea, I figured it would be run of the mill iced tea, but no, it was delicious herbal tea of some sort. Could not drink enough off it. Was also given a recommendation for #35, a vermicelli dish, but I had to order Bun Bo Hue since few places serve it around town... and that was my reason for driving to Garland to try their food out. It was wonderful! Would recommend to give it a try, but keep in mind, this place is a dive. Get past that and you should enjoy the food. Oh, and after paying I was told that next time I come in I should try the #35 again. So apparently I'm trying that next time I'm in Garland... or have the time to get out that way at least. read more

I absolutely LOVE the pho And the egg rolls are definitely amazing. The only thing I don't like is the communication is not so good and not so attentive. I almost have to get there attention every time I go but once again the food is GREAT and I completely don't mind calling them to my table but definitely should work on that. read more

My friend Action Jackson turned me on to this place. It's undergone a bit of a makeover since I first started going there 3 years ago, which really classed the joint up a bit. The food is amazingly fresh and delicious. I can't say whether or not its authentic, but every time I go there, most of the crowd is Vietnamese. Pardon my spelling, but I usually get Bon tit-ngon (sp?) which is superb. The soup is incredible. The service is prompt and friendly. Give it a try...it's worth it! read more

Holy crap, location is kinda bad but this is the best Pho in Dallas area. You gotta just drive up to here and eat the pho. Price very very reasonable, serving is huge. The lady owner has been here for a long time and she is the only cook. read more

Best Vietnamese in Dallas, no contest (I live in Lakewood, and have eaten at them all throughout the metro). Pho is sublime (get the #3 "everything" combo if you dare), and the BBQ Banh Mi is the best sub sammie in Dallas (I recommend a squirt of the plum sauce in the red squeezie bottle to dress it). Prices are crazy low ($6 for a five star pho, and $3.25 for a big BBQ sub/banh mi). Service is "family friendly", ambiance is "vietnamese basic-spartan clean". Worth the drive- will surely immediately become a part of your regular rotation. Enjoy! read more

Very good and authentic. This truly is a "mom and pop" place. For lack of a better description, the "pork chops" were simple, well prepared and delicious as was the coffee. This place is bookmarked. read more

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I love this place. I usually get the 44 with extra meat and dump all the veggies in there. It's delicious.

Love going to this place! I always recommend this place to all my friends. The staff are so nice to me and I never had a bad experience with there establishment. Everytime I come in they always have a smile on there face.. read more

Don't let the location or their space scare you. The pho is awesome and the owners genuinely want to serve you excellent food. Be patient, this is a family business run by the owners/couple. The gentleman takes orders and serves food and the wife is the chef. Lunch time is incredibly popular, so be prepared for a bit of a wait between 11:45 am and 2:00 pm. If you're in a bit of a time crunch, go during non-peak hours. Business hours are 10:00 am - 8:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On Tuesdays, they are open from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. read more

My partner and I both ordered "large" noodle soups and were disappointed with the portion size. I've eaten at many pho soups around DFW and this was by far the skimpiest I've ever had. It was about a third of a large, but not a third of the price! I had a couple shrimp thrown in and a few pieces of bbq pork. They didn't even try to make up for the portion size by adding more broth or cilantro. Fried spring rolls weren't bad, they were hot and crispy. Service was quick. It's too bad because this place is about 10 minutes away from my home. Sorry, but next time I'll head out to Garland. read more