Wanted to take my fiance out to dinner and found Pho Tam on Yelp. Good reviews and close by...why…read morenot? Easy to locate and parking was sufficient. We walked in and met the funniest lady working. Not sure if she's the owner or what, but she made the experience good from the get-go. We ordered egg rolls and the Specialty Pho, and they hit the spot. Good portion of meat, noodles, and broth. The broth was savory and clean. Meat was good quality. Egg rolls hot and crunchy with a spectacular sauce. Overall, the meal with delicious and filling. The interior was nice. Not elevated like some fancy place, but more homey and welcoming. It was clean and set a chill tone. Again, I have to comment on how friendly and fun the host/owner was. She truly did make the experience so fun. I'll definitely be coming back based on how sweet she was. The excellence of the food is a bonus on top.

The front desk forgot my banh mi last night from Uber Eats, so I called them to verify what…read morehappened and what they could do. The lady on the phone told me to just pick it up, but her voice was so loud even though it was their mistake. That's the reason I use Uber Eats, I don't want to order and pay again for someone else's error. I told her I would pick it up when I'm free. I asked for her name, I think she said Dianne, and of course I gave my name too. When I got the food, I asked if I could get a second banh mi since it was their mistake and she made me feel humiliated with the way she talked to me. She should have been calmer, especially because it was her mistake. If I asked her, "Can I just get two since you were wrong?" she didn't need to respond in such a high-pitched tone. I couldn't handle how she talked to me, so I took a video to remember how it made me feel. I really like their food and I love Vietnamese food, but this experience was humiliating. I tried to stay calm. The food was okay, but this is something I won't forget.

I think they are better than Pho ca do. We'll we've gone twice now and get so wrapped up in eating…read morethat I forget to review lol. Pros: * Delicious pho; we like the rare steak * Great apps; the spring roll is fresh and the fried roll is crunchy * Friendly staff * Clean restaurant Cons: * N/A Extra: * Lots of parking * Single unisex bathroom

I cannot say enough good things about the food served here…read more We start with the fresh spring rolls. Fresh veggies and made to order. I usually get the grilled pork with rice. My wife gets the special combo Vermicelli. Service is attentive and friendly. Bobby is the head chef and he knows what he is doing. Enjoy!

The eggs rolls were super good! Definitely the best value item in my opinion. The pho was also good…read morebut I do wish the broth was hotter. It wasn't hot enough to fully cook my meat. We also got the avocado smoothie which was good but there were still some chunks of frozen avocado in it which wasn't the best texture. They did take a while to give out our food and waters but other than that the workers all were nice. Love the vibes here.

This used to be my favorite pho place but it looks like the original owners must have sold it and…read morethe quality has just gone downhill. It's now just sad and disappointing. Especially for the price

Moved to Santee a while ago and was looking for a good pho spot and Pho Mai Cali is perfect. Good…read moreprices and quality. Service is outstanding and friendly. I love the bbq combo rice plate and classic chicken pho. My family loves coming here. Nice good staple to santee!

Pho Mai Cali is a staple for me and my fiancé. We always have friendly and fast service and the…read morefood is always amazing. We have tried so many appetizers and they're all delish. The egg rolls, spring rolls, wings (the crispiest most delicious wings ever!) and the pho is always on point. We love the rare steak, well done steak and newly the veggie pho! It's so fresh! I know east county has a lot of pho options but don't miss out on our fam fave!

This place is located in a small, unassuming strip mall of Mission Gorge boulevard in Santee. It's…read morenext to Okawa Steak & Sushi. We were craving pho soup and decided to check this place out. The menu is full of other entrees, and I recommend trying some of their other dishes as well. We ordered a pho short ribs, pho filet mignon, miso ramen and shoyu ramen. The ramen noodles were delicious and they had a firm texture and were able to maintain their shape without becoming too soggy. The ramen soup was refreshing and flavorful. I had the pho fillet mignon. The broth had a complex flavor profile of hearty, and savory with undertones of onions and garlic. Tammi was extremely friendly. She walked us through how she prepares the pho broth each day. I could tell she took great care and pride in her work. We also ordered the watermelon lemonade. The taste was refreshing and you can tell it was made from fresh watermelon. We also tried the mango pudding sago dessert. It was sweet and had jackfuit and coconut jelly. My kids love it. Overall, this place is a hidden gem. The atmosphere is a quaint quiet place to enjoy a nice meal with your family. I implore everybody to give this place a try. The prices are fair, the staff is kind and the food is delicious. Will come back to try their poke dishes when they are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Absolutely terrible service. From the moment I walked in, the staff member serving me barely…read moreacknowledged me. She didn't make eye contact, didn't greet me properly, and simply pointed toward a table and said, "Table 8, please." When ordering, she was cold and dismissive. I honestly thought I was interacting with a robot. I felt like I was being treated as an inconvenience rather than a customer. I didn't wait for food and just walked right out.

My bowl of pho came streaming hot in ceramic bowl with thin slices of raw & cooked beef the way I…read morelike it. Other pho place serves their pho in hard plastic melamine bowl. Second time less than 2 weeks. Arrived at 8 pm on Tuesday evening. Will come back for sure.

Good service by Henry and good food all around. Would come back. Me and the fam loved it come and…read moreget it !!!

Being one of the only places to eat at Barona with the closure of the buffet, I was surprised at…read morehow delicious my Banh Mi was! Service was quick and served with a smile. I tipped of course in acknowledgment of the excellent service. There were a few orders ahead of me but I didn't wait long. I'll be back for sure when visiting.

Really Good Banh Mi, I always get BBQ Pork, I highly recommend adding Hoisin Sauce and Siracha to…read moreit. Compared to other Banh Mi places in San Diego, this place has very generous portion sizes in terms of meat and vegetables. The vegetables is your standard pickled radish + carrots, jalapeno, cucumber, cilantro. The BBQ Pork meat is the shredded type but I don't find it an issue. I always order 4 of them to take home with me, its honestly the reason I go to the Barona Casino is just for these Banh Mis. I do not recommend the Thai Tea Boba unless your only after the Thai Tea part, in terms of price, flavor its okay and worth it, but the boba itself is lacking. They aren't very chewy, and they do get stuck in the straw.

I called to make an order for pick up. I ordered 2 spicy basil chicken, level 2 and 7 spicy…read more According to my husband, the level 7 wasn't spicy but his taste buds are a whole other level. Spicy to him would be fire to me. The food was yummy. We also got mango and sticky rice. That was also delicious. We haven't tried Thai in a long time because we haven't liked any place. Now we're happy to have a local Thai place that we actually like!

For years, I was an occasional diner at Sab-E-Lee Santee, which, at six miles, wasn't the closest…read moreThai restaurant to my house, but was the closest good one. In 2024, Sab-E-Lee Santee was rebranded; it's now called "Faidang Thai Restaurant". In February 2025, Faidang was closed by the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality for these infractions: Holding Temperatures - Major; Vermin - Major; Food Contact Surfaces - Minor; Equipment and Utensil Storage, Use - Out of Compliance; Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Out of Compliance; Impoundment - Out of Compliance. Ewwww.