When it comes to Vietnamese food, Im generally not super well versed on whats on offer aside from the well known staples like Bánh Mìs, Pho, etc. This restaurant not only introduced me to more options that I wasn't aware of, but it was by far the BEST Vietnamese food I've ever had. The restaurant itself is a repurposed house, which already gives it a really intimate and cozy feel. Nothing particularly crazy about the decorations, but the space itself was simple and clean. The people who tended to us were super kind. Got to watch them make the food right in-front of us while we chatted (we sat at the bar), and their more laid back attitude really complimented the vibe of the restaurant. read more

Popped in for dinner on a Saturday night. Very surprised to find this was a main restaurant downstairs and bar/sit-down area upstairs. The Good: -Vegan and non-Vegan options -Beef pho (non-Vegan) had really great flavor -Banh xeo chay (Vegan) was really tasty -Plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs The Not So Good: -Portion size is definitely on the small size, especially considering price. Would definitely recommend! read more

Cute Vietnamese restaurant & bar in North Tacoma! Plenty of parking in the area. A few tables downstairs with one bathroom but lots of tables (bar seating) upstairs in the bar + 2 bathrooms! Food was good. I got vegan pho and vegan crepe. Both very good! Husband got the pho and he really liked it. However, for the prices, kinda small. His complaint, not enough noodles. Service was good. Food came relatively quick. Looking for vegan pho or vegan Vietnamese food, come here! read more

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My go-to spot for late-night cravings unfortunately missed the mark tonight. I've been coming here often since I live nearby, and tonight--already feeling under the weather--I decided to stop in for a small beef pho. Sadly, the experience was disappointing. Our order started coming out: the crispy spring rolls arrived, and my partner received his steak with rice and soup. But my pho never made it to the table. I waited patiently, assuming they were just busy, but all that sat in front of me were the basil, sprouts, lime, and jalapeños. The server was nowhere to be found, and the runner seemed occupied with takeout orders. I ended up sitting there while my partner finished his entire meal without ever receiving mine. In the end, I paid and shared how disappointed I was with the service. Hoping this was just an off night, but it definitely wasn't the experience I've come to expect. Also the water glass were dirty there was scum on the rims & the tables & menu were sticky. They need to steam wash those tables & wipe down the menus. read more

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I love this place! You can eat with your kids downstairs or go up to the bar to hang with the 21+ crowd. I've always gotten the phenomenal 24 hour pho but a friend recently recommended the fried rice as the best he's ever had and I have to agree. It's a big serving and I almost ate the whole thing myself. It's perfectly oily, perfectly seasoned, and is peppered with a combination of sausage, shrimp, and, I think, chicken. It's the most comforting of comfort foods, plus they serve it with a side of sauce (for either dipping or pouring on top?) and that even kicks it up once more notch. We are so blessed to have the La Ca Bar and cafes in Tacoma -- I can always rely on them to feed me and my kids very well! read more

La Cà Bar - Coconut mojito and Vietnamese Coffee Cocktail - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Christina did an amazing job. I decided to have lunch with my sister and we ordered an appetizer and each one of us had a lunch entrée. We spent two hours talking to each other and the place kind of filled up but was very steady. Our waitress did a great job managing all of tables. Everything came out in a timely order. Place is very clean. Bathrooms were well cleaned and very pleasant time at this restaurant. I highly recommend to come out here and check it out and I definitely most likely will be back again. read more

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My partner and I were just trying to find something to eat in the Tacoma area late at night. Turns out, there's a late-night pho and bar spot! Our bartender and server was the sweetest, as the moment we mentioned this was our first time, he introduced us to the menu and provided us with our meals on the house. I recommend this place if you're looking for pho to hit the spot late at night while grabbing a drink, whether that's a thai tea or a cocktail! They also have toasty fire pits that you can sit next to which is pretty cool. read more

La Cà Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Another place I found through Yelp! My daughter wanted banh mi and I wanted pho. Looked up places that could do both and this funky joint was the spot. It had really good selection of drinks, beer and wine. My pho was pretty good but their pork banh mi was superb! Lots of good meat, bread was crispy soft. The young waitress was really nice and fast. Definitely would come here again. I was small but comfy. I could see it being a fun hang out for evenings. read more

La Cà Bar - Beef pho, rare steak and meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

La Cà is probably our favorite pho place in Tacoma. The broth is always flavorful and rich, and the fried rice dishes are nice too! We've also had the food to-go, but I much prefer it in-person. One star taken off though, because while all the food was very tasty, the rice dishes came out almost 10 minutes later than the pho! And these dishes are best all served and enjoyed at once - piping hot! read more

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Great food, consistent flavor every time I've visited. I forget how big their portions are! Went around lunch time, pretty quiet so the service was prompt and the food came out fast. One of my fave places in tacoma! read more

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Out-of-towner here to say I LOVE this place and already can't wait to come back to Washington to have it again. Was hungry late at night with my partner. Tacoma doesn't have as many late night options as Los Angeles, but the menu of La Cà looked promising. We tried the banh bot loc hue, which I was surprised to see on a menu out here!! It was tasty, though the texture didn't feel quite right--maybe because it was the end of the night and not quite fully hot. The five spice chicken wings were bomb, super hot and crispy and juicy. We also got the com ga tuy hoa, which was wonderfully flavorful. Only note was that the rice, which was cooked with chicken broth, clumped up a little, giving a sort of end-of-the-day texture to it. I know that chicken broth just kinda does that with rice, plus it WAS the end of the day. m My favorite thing was my grilled beef banh mi--the bread makes or breaks a banh mi and this bread was PERFECT. Soft but still crusty, the pickled veggies and jalapeños were fresh and crunchy and a perfect complement to the juicy beef. I would love to try their pork next time. Service was great, the bartender was friendly and the ambiance was nice. Past a certain time of night they close their downstairs area (not sure when, but we came in at around midnight) so we sat in the bar area (a little louder for conversation, but we didn't mind.) Come here!!! Get a banh mi!!! Have a La Cà Collins!! I'll be back next time I'm in town. read more

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I was coming home from up north and was craving pho originally. I found La Ca Bar on Yelp with a quick search and saw they have a great street food style menu also. When you walk in there's plenty of seating downstairs, but not many people were there when we arrived. So we showed our ID and went upstairs where they have the bar and TVs playing sports games. There is also an outdoor balcony upstairs with some seating, but it seems mostly to get fresh air after a few drinks or if you smoke. They have a cool jukebox and vibe upstairs. I changed my mind and decided to order the chicken bahn mi, my husband ordered the spring rolls. Mmm delicious! Just what we needed, not too much food because it was late and we wanted a quick, fresh bite to eat without going to a fast food chain. I want to come back and try the pho next time ;) read more

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Went to this place a third time and it was OK. First was take out, second was decent but not spectacular and third was with my partner and it was so so. Their pho options are limited and not as flavorful as other restaurants. It is a fun location, but next to a cannabis store, so it is not the best location for food IMO. It has quirky decor but not really a homage for Vietnamese cuisine. The wait staff was nice but seemed very green. They kept coming back asking if we needed anything more not because we looked like we needed help or they we were being helpful, it was because they were bored. There wasn't a lot of action happening. The spring rolls were good and I Liked the crispy fried roll in the middle but the pho was disappointing. Probably won't go back. read more

La Cà Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This place is interesting to say the least. I live down the street and have been here over 5x at least and quietly sit at the bar to eat. Staff seems to be partying more than working. Twice I have seen the short male bartender have drinks on the job, and every single time I have been here I have seen the wait staff vape openly in the restaurant, upstairs in the bathroom and in the bar back room. I have also seen the bartenders and bar patrons make many repetitive visits to the bathroom together. Unsure why but I assume not good. Most of the time you can't get help because they are too busy having conversation each other. Service 1/5 As for food, It's pretty good which keeps me coming back but I stick to take out for now. They are also open til 2am on the weekends and if you're craving Asian food late night, this is probably the only place that will serve you pho past 10pm. The rice plates are better than the pho, and the appetizers are better than the entire menu. Bun Bo hue has none of the traditional meat parts it usually does. Food 3/5 read more

My friends and I always enjoy the food and ambiance. The staff is always amazing and it's a nice cool bar spot to hang out on a hot day but lately the bar has been uncontrollably hot. read more

Our mistake was going upstairs to eat. We should've stayed downstairs in the designated restaurant. Upstairs, at this time of day, the bartender was the waiter. Took him a while to initially engage. Food was brought upstairs from wait staff. The meat in my grilled pork bahn mi had so much gristle. Not a quality cut. Wasn't impressed even if there wasn't gristle. Husband had fried rice that had shrimp and Chinese sausage. He said it was good. The seats at the table were either wooden benches or metal chairs. Very uncomfortable. When it came time to the bill, we had to go ask for it. We sat there 30 minutes waiting for the bartender/waiter to check on us and/or see if we wanted anything else. Was really disappointed with this place. The highlight was my really good cocktail that he made, the Chinese spice mule. read more

Been here a number of times. The food is great. The prices are reasonable. The bartender is a tool. Probably be a popular spot if it weren't for that. read more

Our neighbors wanted to try this place so we went. Love a good Vietnamese place and this didn't disappoint in regards to the food and flavors. I will say, I have had just as good if not better Pho elsewhere for less money. The service was good, although we sat up in the bar and it was just the bartender, who seemed a bit overwhelmed. The food was on par with what you would expect and came out fairly quickly. The bar is certainly more spacious than the downstairs, but overall not a bad place to eat. read more

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Parking is a one way in and you can miss it... drive slow when approaching. Parking spots are small and short. Lastest health is OKAY, so there are a few things they got hit on. Plenty of AC for a hot day, the inside has an old coffee / cafe feel (wood & metal w/ cement floor). We had the Spring Rolls w/ steams shrimp. Very refreshing and delicious. They have open ends which will cause the noodles and some of the insides to fall out, be prepared. 4 stars The Bánh Mì Sandwich was excellent. Packed with meat, they did not skimp at all, well worth the $12. The bread was toasted on top (not too toasted that cuts up your mouth) and the bottom was soft. 5 stars Only negative was the condiments on the table. Did not use since they need to be cleaned. I wanted to use the condiments but not these. We will be returning & staff (1 person) was great for doing everything. read more

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Great food. Always seems like their vegetables are super fresh. They have an upstairs bar where you can eat too, which was pretty nice and spacious. Service was decent for being there when it was fairly crowded. Introduced to this place by a vegan friend, so a solid option for everyone. read more

La Cà Bar - Grilled Beef Vermicell - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I thought the food was great! The broth of the pho was delicious and enjoyed the overall vibe. The only picky comment is for a good cleaning of the tables and the tops of the tabletop condiments. They were pretty crusty, but we will definitely be back. read more

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The first few times I tried La Cà it was via takeout, and I was never left disappointed. Though this past year I was able to finally give the dine in a shot and it was an amazing experience. I absolutely love the service and ambiance. The beef pho and wings are my favorite! read more

I'm a little harsh but overall this is a pretty chill spot with good food. Pork fresh rolls weee packed with fresh greens and I could have used a little more pork- came with nouc mam not peanut sauce. The hue rice cakes were super delicious. The chicken salad was vibrant but the meat a touch tough. Ask for Thai chili peppers- it changes the experience. We also ordered the shaking beef, not bad but could have used more pepper, rice was good. read more

i've been here handful times over the years, but my two most recent experiences at this establishment haven't been the best. the customer service from the bartender is a hit and miss. The food quality doesn't seem to be consistent as well. I came here with a group of friends and the group told me they would never come back. I felt super bummed as I recommended this place for us to go to that night. read more

La Cà Bar - Shaken Beef Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I would like to write this review for the owner I love your restaurant. I love how it taste of your food but your customer service is horrible. She looks like she did not want to help me at all. I love to eat. Pho when I eat. My pho I like extra lime and jalapeño. and yes, I drink a lot of water. It is really hard to get the service attention. She does not pay attention to any of the table at all. She ignored us when we asked for a water refill. It took us at least 10 minutes to get one when I asked for extra lime and jalapeño do not get them at all. She was so angry when I asked her for the water refill. It was the worst customer service I ever had. Today is August 6 at 3:30 PM read more

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I love how this place is open late. Food is always good. Super laid back vibe and good service. The upstairs has a bar. read more

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Great atmosphere. Food tested great!!! Service is nice. Server is kind. Nice place for casual date night. Going back! read more

This place is pretty good, I love that they offer a smaller pho size because I can never finish the larger one. It's also a chill place to eat at. The only thing that I don't like is that some of the plants require some attention, brings the ambiance down a bit. But I will continue to eat here for sure. read more

A friend wanted to try this place out after hearing positive things but we were super let down. We sat at the bar and the bartender was just, aloof. Didn't offer us drinks, just left menus and then came back to take our order saying nothing. It was like pulling teeth the whole interaction with him. Then the bathrooms- there were maybe 4 tables in the whole place at the time- there was no soap and no paper towels like...come on in good service that has got to be one of the grossest things. Having worked in food service myself if you have down time, you're cleaning. Idk what's up but the vibes are off, the food is flavorless, overall super disappointing experience. Hopefully they can take note and make some improvements because the potential is there. read more

This was such a surprise find! This place was recommended by my sister's friend and we stumbled across this as we were in Tacoma. It's tucked away in a cute little shopping strip. We both ordered chicken dishes which were both so flavorful and fresh! Some great flavors! read more

La Cà Bar - Grilled Chicken with Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Cute little Vietnamese place in Central, with a tight parking lot you can enter from 6th or Junett. Upon entry, we were asked if we were all over 21, since there's upstairs seating with a bar. They recommended we sit upstairs, which I would say may have been our first mistake. There was almost no one upstairs, the AC was crazy cold, and our server barely came around and may not actually know how to smile. We ordered some local brews to start - Manny's and Mac & Jack's Amber were solid. The pho is definitely on the aromatic side, which our party enjoyed. Of course, you'll get full plates of basil, beansprouts, and jalapeno slices to add in. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, which was fine. The soup was very mild compared to more authentic versions I've had, and both the beef and hue sausage slices were bland. No pork hock or blood, and no banana flower or ongchoy. I called an audible and subbed egg noodles, which were honestly quite tasty and saved the dish. Not my favorite rendition, but serviceable. Prices are comparable to back home, expect $15-20 per entree. If you're in Tacoma and craving Vietnamese, La Ca Bar will do in a pinch. read more

La Cà Bar - Bún Bò Huê - $18 (Spicy Beef Soup) - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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3.5 stars for my rating When we arrived for happy hour and right before dinner rush so no one else was there so we got seated right away. There was only one server running the floor and service could've been better - to be fair we were the only customer for about 30 mins so it's not like it was busy but we would have a hard time trying to get their attention, get our questions answered and it felt very rushed to get our orders in. We ordered: nam nướng and salmon fresh rolls - wasn't bad pretty good, I love that they add extra crisps to the Nam nướng rolls bánh xèo - love how fresh and crispy it was bánh mì thịt nướng - delicious bánh bột lọc - delicious as well Overall everything was good and food came out fairly quickly. Definitely over priced for sure even during happy hour for 25% off on certain appetizers so the deal wasn't that great when you gotta order a drink as well for it to count. read more

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My friend and I came for lunch and had a wonderful time! I had the pork Bahn Mi with the veggies on the side. The meat was so flavorful and it was the perfect size. My friend had chicken with rice and the dish was huge! The rice was very flavorful and she ended up taking half home. Next time I come, I am getting that since the rice was so good! I can only imagine how the chicken tasted. The restaurant itself was quiet and had a calming atmosphere. Loved it! read more

I like they they have chicken spring rolls. Usually you can only get pork or tofu or shrimp. The portion size has gotten a little smaller, but overall the food is great. The service is a little slow, but if you order ahead, it should be fine. Inside and comfortable.. read more

Worst service Tacoma is horrible. Couldn't even get a box for my food or get a check on time and their machine was broken. This is what happens when you try to support local. read more

The food portions were very small for a regular-sized Pho or Bun Bo Hue, especially considering the price. For what we paid, we expected more. Service was also quite slow, which made the overall experience underwhelming. read more

Awesome place, food came out pretty fast. Tasted great. Service came fast and was kind. The place has a great vibe to it.

We'd give 6 stars if we could. Every aspect of our visit was great. Great greeting, easy seating, warm atmosphere, amazing staff. Fatu was our server and he deserves a raise. He was always on top of excellent customer service. He even pulled out my chair! We ordered Bahn Mis and the bread was crisped perfectly without being too crunchy. Fresh, tasty, and a great deal! read more

La Cà Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The bun bi is so good I genuinely recommend I got the bun mi with a side of pho broth and it was one of the best I have ever had

10/10 I stumbled on this place while exploring the area, and it did not disappoint. I ate upstairs on the rooftop, which made for a beautiful open-air experience. The service was just okay. There was only one bartender, and he was working the whole upstairs area and the outside, so he was stretched thin. As a result, all requests had to be made at the bar directly, which was a bit inconvenient. I ordered the five spice mule, hue city dumplings and five spice wings. Everything was so fresh, and the authentic Vietnamese flavors burst through. La Ca is an awesome bar with great food and I highly recommend it if you're in the downtown Tacoma area. read more