I love Pho Saigon! I've been coming here for almost 9 years! It's stayed consistent since, which is why I always choose Pho Saigon over other Vietnamese restaurants. Their pho broth is so good! Menu is quite the same as other Vietnamese restaurants, but what I love most is their service! Priscilla (sp?), the owner, is a sweetheart. Very kind and helps out her staff when it gets busy. The waiters are very attentive and fill water cups constantly. Recommended: Small bowl of broth and noodles for our little boy Pho Rice Vermicelli (so yummy with the egg rolls) Spring Rolls Egg Rolls Thai Tea boba Calamari read more

Pho Saigon Express is a pretty good, I must say!! I was curious about this place, because someone (not saying any names - Joe) said that this place makes their own pho noodles!! ..and after a day of snowboarding, I was game! So we get there, sit down, and get ready to order. I look around, the place is well decorated, and is nice and clean. A plus of course. Then we ordered from a waiter that was for sure Mexican, but to our surprise, he understood Vietnamese and even spoke Lao to us! LOL! Yeah, tripped us out for a second! Good guy though.. But yea, so I had an X-Large Bowl and my other friend had the Bum Bo Hue. The pho came out to be very good! The broth was nice and tasty, and the noodles (hand-made allegedly) were great. Cooked perfectly! The Bum Bo Hue was average... I dont think any place can beat homemade or the place in East San Diego. They da-they da best! So great service and great pho'!! I'll come back again! ..pho sho! read more

With over 204 photosI wondered if this was a good place. We sat down and saw many big steaming bowls pass by us. Then I ordered the Calamari. TOO SPICEY! Waiter did not advise but the beautiful girl Pricilla did and brought me a new one. So now the hottest around me was her! She has the best personality I have ever seen! Of course, all Pho places from LA to here, are exactly the same. This one has excellent service! read more

Needed some din for a Friday night and decided to place an order for Pho Tai here. It was so delicious! I found it to be better than some of the other local places I've tried thus far. For less than $7.00 I got waaaay more than my share. I took it home and placed it in one of my medium soup bowls and had to split the noodles in three helpings. They give you plenty of bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, red onions, and also enough thinly sliced flank steak to put you into food coma. When I walked into the restaurant to pick up my order, the place looked spacious and clean. In addition, the service was wonderful. They asked me if I needed anything while I waited for my order and also provided some dipping sauce for the meat, as well. I'll definitely be back again to try other things on their menu next time. Oh, and there is also ample parking available as they have their own lot. read more

The best place in N County for Vietnamese food with a great vegan menu. Actual vegetable broth pho with all the usual trimmings; great fried tofu spring rolls with a yummy peanut sauce; lots of other great vegetarian rice and noodle entrees like pancit and fried rice, just ask for things without egg if you want it vegan. Banh mi good with fresh ingredients even if the bread is more Mexican than French. One of the best things about this place is the service. The waiters are all polite and efficient. The hostess, Ceela, is an absolute doll who always makes us feel like family coming home for dinner, or lunch! Service: 5 Food: 5 Cleanliness: 5 read more

Came here for lunch. Food was good, hard to go wrong with pho. What makes this place special is the staff. Incredibly friendly and attentive. Overhearing some conversations, it's clear they value their regulars and customers. read more

I was introduced to this place by a girl at work and holy wow. First Impressions: When you walk up and see it from the outside you wouldn't guess that you're about to have some of the best pho of your life. When you walk in you will get the biggest, warmest smile you ever saw in your life. The Interior: Humble, but clean and comfortable. The Service: This place has amazing service. They are kind and attentive. I am never disappointed by the way I am treated. The Pho: and when I say Pho and not food it is because I really cannot bear to venture away from the deliciousness that is this soup. It is fantastic. It is literally one of the most delicious things that I have ever eaten. The broth is fantastic. I am also a big fan of the egg rolls. Crunchy and delicious. But it is all about the Pho. I get a P18. Always. Go and go often. It is fantastic. read more

Came here because its my parents favorite Vietnamese restaurant. The food is very very good. I was surprised that the pho is on the same level as City Heights places, so that gets the stars. It loses stars because they have the worst staff of any place I've ever been. A bunch of 18 yr old punks who don't know anything about service. When a table is done eating, you are supposed to clear the dishes away while we digest and converse. You don't wait until we leave. Also, when someone orders pho, they shouldn't have to ask for sprouts and basil, that should be automatic. read more

Pros: they have vegetarian Pho (with vegetable broth), clean, and cheap Cons: Not the best Pho I've had. It wasn't spicy enough, and the broth doesn't seem "homemade"... so I'll keep searching for the best Pho in SD/Escondido. *I've only tried the Pho, so other dishes may be better - I'll update when/if i try them" Overall: decent food for a good price. read more

I am very particular about my PHO.... Nothing really compares to what I've tasted in Ventura County. However, this place wasn't too bad. I doctored it up with the sauces, lemon and I was good to go. Service was fast, they have a good selection in their menu. And yes as another yelper mentioned lots of hispanic people working there, but then again what do you expect, we're in Escondido, HELLO?! The owner was there and she obviously runs the show and she's not hispanic, she's Asian. So enough said, this place isn't too bad, I've had slightly better but it was A-okay in my book! read more

I've been to many Vietnamese restaurants throughout the states. They can often be dingy or feel less than clean; hard to put a finger on it. Not here! This place was bright with windows all around, clean seats and booths with friendly service. The food came out quickly and the hot food was hot and the noodles were perfectly cooked at the right temperature for bun. Inexpensive, delicious Vietnamese. even had some Thai tea! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese food! Yum. - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

My husband and I ate here for the first time today and what a gem we gave found! Before we even got in the door, I could smell the food; a good sign in my opinion. The staff was friendly from the words "hello, two for lunch?" to ordering, to service of the meal. I had the Phò with rare steak and tripe. It was delicious - I could taste the clove and anise in the broth and the tripe was tender and perfect. My husband had the Bahn Mi sandwich with grilled pork. He said the vegetables were crunchy and flavorful and the roll was crispy and light. We met Priscilla on our way out and thanked her for a lovely lunch. We WILL be back... I can't wait to try more menu items! read more

Walked in, greeted by what I believe is the owner and she was ridiculously adorable. Seated quickly, water was brought to the table immediately. Very nice staff. Ordered fried calamari, pork friend rice, spring rolls, vermicelli bowl and everything was amazing. I live on the other side of town and would definitely make the trip over here for their amazing service and food. read more

Pho Saigon Express - House special fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Pho in escondido! I do appreciate that they are there. The food is pretty good. It is expesnive for Vietnamese food. But you have to think of the area, nowhere in North county is as good as their food. I still go there everynow and then and order their food to go. A large bowl will easily feed me and my girlfriend. Definately must try in Escondido. read more

This place has been my usual pho spot for years. They serve great curry, awesome soups and a killer vermicelli bowl. Their bobba selection is great too. I always get fast speedy service. If your just trying to get your feet dipped into the ecstacy that is Vietnamese food try a vermicelli bowl then a pho soup then graduate to some yellow curry. The owners are wonderful and always super friendly. read more

Pho Saigon Express - My favorite dish at Pho saigon - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

This place is always the best Vietnamese food family-owned Priscilla so awesome that's why I always go back over and over

Start with service: absolutely sweet and helpful. Start with good service and you are almost guaranteed good food. Food: new favorite pho. It is about the broth. This is a great broth. The salt ratio is easy in the palate. It accents the added goodies, doesn't under or overwhelm. Try this (SERIOUSLY): get a peanut butter Bahn Mi and put all the normal stuff on it, carrot, cilantro, onions, etc. squirt some lime on it. BAM! I swear on my Yelpiness that is is delicious. Get past your ewwwww moment. Halo halo: super coconuty so the wife loved it. Fried tofu: what a great crispness to softness ratio. Super hot, beware. Only 4 stars because a 5 star is reserved for that HOLY F$&@ moment when it comes to food. New favorite pho. Period. No really, I put a period after pho. Again. read more

Definitely good. I'd eat here again. Fresh and tasty. Makes you feel like you're in Asia.

I'm giving it one star for our waiter. He was attentive and friendly and an overall good server which is why he still got a good tip even though his manager screwed up everything else. NOW THE BAD PART! The lady in all the pictures named Priscilla lost my debit card. How do you charge the customers card and not bring the card back to the customer?! I waited while her staff, not her, looked for the card for a good 20 minutes! Then she had the audacity to keep asking me if we were sure we didn't have the card. Of course not lady we didn't get a receipt to sign or the card back. All she did was say sorry and cancel the transaction. Still doesn't make up for the fact I don't have access to my money until next week. Priscilla if you own or manage this establishment you need to quit! You should not be allowed to handle any payment transactions. This is such an inconvenience because I cannot access my money until Tuesday, since Monday is a holiday. Thanks Priscilla for being a crappy employee! read more

I have been a long time fan of vietnamese food and am always searching for good places in and around Escondido. After a dissappointing experience at Pho Lena, I decided to try this place for the first time last night for some take out. I was absolutely delighted! Although it was take out, portions were generous and included all the sauces and fixings as if I was dining in myself. We tried the steak well done pho, chicken pad thai, and crispy pork rolls and they were all amazing. The broth in the pho was some of the best i've had. It was rich, flavorful and not to salty. The chicken pad thai was delicious as well. Although I love pad thai, I can sometimes be sensitive to a slightly fishy flavor depending on the restaurant. To my delight there was none at all. It was flavorful without an overwhelming sweetness. The crispy egg rolls were top notch complete with tons of lettuce and mint in out take our bag. I will definitely be ordering here again! It well priced and not a thing dissatisfied me about any of the food we ordered. read more

I love this place! I come regularly and the owner pricilla is one of the most friendly people in town. She somehow remembers everyone's name and what they get. read more

Brought my preggo gf here to Pop her pho cherry, and it went amazing lol we had a shrimp and beef egg roll, asked for one and she gave us two since it was our first time here. We also had some delicious fried calamari which was dam good! And our well done pho, was amazing! Nice big bowls, and hooked it up with a lot of meat! It's a must to go spot here!! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Well done steak pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Over charged and did not follow their own pricing. Do not go here and if you do demand that they charge the right price or change the pricing online.It's a shame that the owner is cheating people because their food is actually decent. read more

They had a very good selection for vegetarians, and the taro boba was great!

We love Pho Saigon, they have such a wide variety of options and they serve boba!!! Whenever I need my Taro boba fix these guys are my go-to! I usually order their well done steak pho, and my son loves their shrimp spring rolls. Anything you choose is going to be fresh and delicious so give it a try! read more

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They may not cook as well as my dad, but they come pretty darn close! I consider this one of my favorite places for authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The smell of pho wafts through the air and it's the perfect place to head to on a cold night. A part from the steaming bowls of pho, I'm a huge fan of the variety available on the menu. I recommend trying out the banh mi, Vietnamese crepes, crab cream cheese wontons and chicken spring rolls! Everything tastes really fresh and you really can't go wrong with these specialties. The restaurant is very clean and there is a lot of Vietnamese decor. The only downside is that the servers sometimes don't really seem to know much about the dish or how to elaborate on it. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers. read more

This is the best pho house in san diego. Not only the pho but the calamari is the best we've ever had. The people are friendly and always remembers our favorite. We even bring our out of town guest here and they agree. read more

Thank you Naomi and Kevin! This place is like the PRICE IS RIGHT! Your money feeds your hunger, no need for a SNICKERS bar. Glad to see a good Vietnamese restaurant in Escondido. I live in San Diego, but when I'm visiting my parents I will make every effort to drive down to Pho Saigon Express for their bbq pork dish! Here bbq piggie piggie all tender and savory. The bbq pork dish comes with rice, a broth soup of some sort and shoelace carrots and cucumbers. They give you a dipping sweet tangy orange dipping sauce. I always dip my carrots and cucumbers into it. It's very tasty and you get your moneys worth. Give it a try. When I was sick I also tried their Chicken Noodle soup. They used rice vermicelli noodles and the broth was aromatic and dazzling. As the broth danced down my throat, my sickness and horrible cough was soothed and the horrible tiger of a cold felt like it was going away. I've tried their meatloaf which was moist and hearty. I've also tasted their crackling fried spring rolls. Unfortunately I'm not a fan of spring rolls, so I have to ask for fried versions. I like to order their hot tea (jasmine) and think about the possibility of traveling to Vietnam. They have a pretty mural wall of the limestone cliffs of Vietnam in an area that must be tropical and close to the areas of Nga Trang. I love going here with a few of my friends and catching up. They have some flat screen tv's also for news or sports. Check it out sometime for a little different flavor for Escondido. I think my average bill is around $12. read more

Salt & Pepper Wings are da' bomb! Best in North County!!! I've tried quite a few items on the menu & I haven't been disappointed.

I absolutely love it here! great food! Great people! Affordable! Wide variety! Great quality! What more do you need? read more

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Was greeted by a very friendly hostess and all the employee's work together to make sure you always have water and make sure you don't need anything . It was busy but wontons came out first and the food was great. We'll done on the pho and orange chicken Definately will go there again! read more

The best pho I have ever had. I highly recommend this place. Steak was incredibly tender, broth was full bodied and just right!

Pho the love of fishballs, this place has super yummy soup. I had the seafood soup with lots of veggies and doused it with all the sauces. They had five kinds of sauces. However, only three stars because the servers were not as attentive as they could be. It would be a good take out place. read more

Their dishes are cooked to order with TLC by skilled Vietnamese chefs. The Gun Dac Biet Siagon (#54), and the Vietnamese style curry and chicken soups are all amazing! Something as simple as chicken noodle here will make you believe it could possibly be the best soup slurping experience of your life outside Vietnam. All proportions are generous. The chicken soup consists of savory broth, fresh pho noodles, tender lean chicken, cilantro, green onions, spices, and a side dish of fresh bean sprouts, hot green peppers, lime, and not 1 but 2 whole branches of fresh basil for about $5 bucks. AND the place is clean with an A RATING. On the table are additional sauces and spices for the fire gods to indulge. The ambiance is nicer than it seems from the outside. If you're solo, they will usually seat you in front of a large flat screen TV. The restaurant is owned and operated by a lovely Vietnamese family. There are lots of regular Vietnamese customers keeping the kitchen busy. Though you might not see lots of these folks sitting in the dining room very often, if you pay close attention, you'll spot them dropping in for takeout on a regular basis. read more

This place is great! The people who work here are always so nice. Everything ive tried so far is delicious!! Im not the biggest fan of Pho but the beef one here is my favorite! The pork crispy egg rolls are soo good!! read more

Love the vegetarian pho! I get it with steamed tofu. Glad they are open for takeout during this difficult time :)

Looking for the best Pho in North County, Saigon Express never disappoints. Got my order within 7 minutes and Priscilla, who always remembers my name will get you in and out with all your fixings. Help support this local family owed restaurant by getting food togo or delivery today. read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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This is one of my favorite restaurants. The first time I went was with a vietnamese friend and I just kept coming back. If my boyfriend and I don't go for a couple of weeks, the owner, Pricilla, notices our absence - that's how much we like it. Excellent service - the food comes out amazingly quickly and your water cup is always full. Friendly staff and delicious food. Everything is fresh and well prepared, and the prices are very affordable. I've tried other Pho places, but none of them even come close. Favorites: Hot crispy egg rolls with fish sauce, rolled in lettuce and mint Chilled fresh spring rolls (shrimp or tofu) with peanut sauce Salt and pepper shrimp with sauted onions and jalepenos Pho Ga (chicken soup) with lime, red basil, and bean sprouts, sriracha and hoisin sauce Grilled chicken vietnamese sandwich with carrot, cucumber and cilantro on french bread They also have boba smoothies in many different flavors, and thai tea. read more

Been coming to Pho Saigon for a long time and I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. The food never disappoints, the menu has something for EVERYONE, the service is amazing, and Pricilla is ALWAYS so friendly and welcoming. Definitely my favorite Pho place in all of North county. read more

I came here for the first time yesterday with my dad. His recommendation. I loved it!! My food was delicious and the service was so great. Everyone we talked to that worked there was so kind and sweet. Not to mention timely! They had our food out so quick and was totally affordable. I will definitely be going back! read more