Based on the Yelp reviews I read, I decided to stop here on my way home from Yosemite. The…read moreestablishment is quite small and is located in a strip mall. The ordering process was fairly easy, and the staff at the register were friendly. The biggest disappointment was seeing an employee who had been smoking outside return to the kitchen and begin preparing food WITHOUT washing his hands or wearing gloves--a huge red flag. Thankfully, I didn't get sick. As for the food, it was mediocre at best. The crab rangoons were especially disappointing. On the positive side, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable.

I miss Hawaii all the damn time--on a hot day, there is no meal quite so satisfying as a plate…read morelunch and some musubi! THBBQ is a bit of a drive, but the food is totally worth it! I ordered a small selection of things because it was my first time and I was hella hungry. I grabbed the Land & Sea (BBQ chicken, crispy shrimp, crispy fish) which comes with Mac salad, rice & veg, but this isn't my first rodeo so I got double-Mac instead. Also picked up an order of crab Rangoon, and the spam musubi because how could you not?! They also tossed in a variety of delicious dipping sauces. Everything was so dank. Just absolute top grindz. I got my food to-go and had a 25 minute drive home and still, the shrimp and fish stayed crispy! It's small inside and tidy, but if you've read any of my reviews as of late, you know that airflow/A.C. is crucial for me to really enjoying myself and it was just so still inside. I didn't love that. Great customer service though! So definitely get lunch or dinner, but you're fine to get it to-go!

El Pollo Bragado in Modesto is a great place to enjoy a delicious meal. The food is always fresh,…read morefull of flavor, and well prepared. Every dish is seasoned perfectly and tastes homemade. The service is excellent, and the staff are attentive, friendly, and make you feel welcome. The atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable, making it a nice place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. I especially recommend this restaurant for families with little ones who may be picky eaters, as there are options that everyone can enjoy. I also highly recommend their catering service, which is a fantastic choice for gatherings, parties, or special events. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful food and great service, El Pollo Bragado is definitely worth visiting.

Super good chicken and meat , great flavor! & cherry on top is great prices! Love the family mealsread more

We usually order the chicken wonton, and it's always good! It's my mom's go-to meal when she's not…read morefeeling well. We've also ordered other dishes, and they are delicious. We always get takeout, and they consistently prepare our orders quickly every time!

Huge portions great customer service hot fresh food salt and pepper wings recommended extra fresh…read moreegg rolls and clean eating area

First time coming, ordered online, the order was ready by the time we arrived. Portion sizes were…read morepretty big and the prices were good as well. The food was good. This place is 5 mins away from us and we will for sure continue to come here

Still not the best but took updated photos…read more Very basic, kinda bland, only thing they really got going is the convenient location on the east side of Modesto near Empire, Hughson and Waterford.

As everyone one said the young lady is very friendly and welcoming. Just finished my spring rolls…read moregot take out and very happy with them! I have never had Vietnamese spring rolls before and they were good the peanut sauce was special good though! Glad I checked it out passed the appetizer test.

We were on the way back home from Yosemite and needed a break from driving and honestly needed our…read moreVietnamese food fix after eating American food almost the whole week. I had heard about Viet Noodles Xpress and decided to give it a try. The pho hit the spot. The quality of the beef is not as great as what I get in San Jose but it was still good, the broth had great flavor and the noodles were cooked perfectly. It was super comforting and much needed after being in the mountains for a few days. My wife ordered the bun bo hue and it tasted great. Lots of protein options and really good depth of flavor in the broth. I enjoyed it almost as much as the Pho. The staff was awesome. It looks like a family owned place and everyone worked together smoothly and was really welcoming. They were friendly, gave suggestions, and were quick with everything we needed. This will definitely be a spot we check out again if we are ever in the Modesto area.

This small to-go spot is a must try! When I walked in the place was small, but very calming, clean…read moreand not chaotic. The ladies working there were super kind and polite. They packed everything nice and neat and reminded us of everything we ordered. The food was amazing! We ordered egg rolls (mixed chicken and veggies), combo plate with the beef skewer (comes with fried rice, chow mein, and 1 egg roll), popcorn chickens, spring rolls, and grilled chicken skewers. The fried egg rolls and popcorn chickens fried to a perfect light golden color, making it tasty, light and crispy. Egg rolls came with dipping sauce but it's optional in my opinion because they were already flavored perfectly! The popcorn chickens were lightly battered and crispy and came with Sriracha-mayo dip making it a perfect combo. For the chow mein, and fried rice, I was expecting them to be typical Chinese style, which isn't bad. But, to my surprise, the noodles had a hint of sweetness and garlic aroma in a way that makes it very Cambodian. The fried rice tasted like it was prepared the Cambodian way, where the rice had a smoky flavor. The skewers were delicious! They were tender and the flavor was just right! They threw in some tempura green beans which I missed on the menu, and those were delicious. It tasted fresh and the batter complimented it and did not overpower. They also threw in some papaya salad and it was delicious! It came with sticky rice! I didn't post the other food because the kids finished them before I could get a picture!!

I tried their amazing food at the farmers market! It was right around the closing time of the…read moremarket, but they were still taking orders. They ran out the chow mein and the fried rice, but it's okay, this ends well! They had so many customers, so having patience was a good friend to have while waiting to not only get some crunchy popcorn chicken but some leftover fried green beans on top that were generously added. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu at their restaurant location.

Spent 10mins scratching at the door until the clock finally hit 10am,…read moreFirst ones in. Within 8mins of ordering the phood was served. Vietnamese Hi NRG bumping on their speakers and kung fu troma ninjas clashing on the television while I seasoned and garnished my beef stew. Servers are always tending to me and the phood never disappoints.

First time here Came in on Friday evening (11/21/25) was greeted by a guy. We told him that we had…read more7 ppl and he made a comment and a face like he wasn't happy to serve that many ppl. It took him awhile to take our order too. The food came out good. We each ordered different items since there's quite a selections. The food is authentic for Vietnamese food. Bun Bo hue (spicy noodle soup) was good pho - was good Vermicelli with grilled pork, shrimp and egg rolls- was good and a plus for the fish sauce to my taste Banh hoi with grilled pork- a lot of vegetables and was good. Rice plate with grilled pork, steamed eggs, shredded pork (bi) and tofu/shrimp patties (tau hu ky)- was also good Rice plate with grilled chicken and all the other items - was good Dim sum- was good Overall, everything was delicious except the unfriendly service we had with the guy. But will come again. Update: came back again on a Friday evening on 12/5/25, same thing with the guy. Had this RBF, very unfriendly, makes the guests vibes so unpleasant. He shouldn't be a waiter and should just be in the back. Customer service is very important. Anyways, thank goodness that he didn't wait on my table, it was a lady and she was pleasant. Again... food was amazing and delicious. I'll still come back and just have to disregard this person's attitude.

For people who like the freshness of vegetables, grilled with your choice of proteins with an…read moreassortment of oil's and seasonings, this place is great.

Been ages since I've been here but decided to come here for lunch to introduce it to my employee…read morewho has never been there. We came around 1 pm but the meat and vegetable counter was neat and tidy. The meats to choose are beef, pork, chicken and turkey. To get your moneys worth, you have to stack your meats, vegetables and noodles in one bowl for it to be personally cooked on the large flat grill. Your Mongolian bbq includes one scoop of rice, one gzyoza and egg flower soup. One bowl is part of the price but if you wanted a second round, it's only an additional $2 which is a good deal. Everyone had noodles that you can take home if you don't finish. Overall, everyone enjoyed Mongolian bbq and the newbie said she can't wait to go back here for lunch.