Awesome friendly people. The lady was nice n sweet helpz w the food choices Best food i ll be back read more

I got the egg noodles with tons of veggies and shrimp with a fresh coconut. My friends ordered filet mignon Napoleon and it was delish. Priscilla is a very entertaining host too! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Shrimp with egg noodles, baby bok choy, broccoli, & carrot. - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

The best! One of my favorite places to eat at. There's plenty of places to eat Pho closer to home but I would much rather travel here :) I have liked everything I've tried here! It's all delicious. Great service as well. Always can expect a friendly smile when you walk in the door. read more

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My wife and a few of our friends went here based on all of the great reviews on Yelp prior to seeing a show at the California Center of the Arts. EVERY dish that we ordered was incorrect and we had to ask on three different occasions for missing dishes. The waiter even argued with one of our friends stating that she ordered something that she did not. Once all of the correct food arrived my wife and friends said that their food was good. I was not impressed with my dish though. I ordered veggie pancit and it lacked flavor. I would not recommend restaurant. read more

Was craving Pho. Yelp reviews pointed me here. Was very pleased. The "express" in the name gave me serious pause because I wasn't in a hurry and didn't want a fast food version of Pho. To my surprise they were incredibly fast (and courteous) but it tasted as good or better than any Pho I've had in recent years. The clear broth sparkled with all the proper elements and flavors needed to make the unique Pho taste. I piled in the basil, bean sprouts, jalapenos, and some rooster sauce for good measure. The rare flank steak was actually rare and tasted delixious. I also had an order of shrimp and pork spring rolls with peanut sauce that was equally fresh tasting and delicious. The decor is anything but fancy but it is well maintained and bright. Service was friendly and always checking if I needed more water or anything else. I will be back. read more

Found a new PHO Restaurant...1st time here and I Already love it the food is great and the service is outstanding... read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

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Over the past few years we have tried many Pho restaurants but nothing compares to the Pho at Saigon Express in Escondido. The experience begins with the bubbly owner/hostess Priscilla. After only visit, she would greet us by name every single time, looking you in the eye with a genuine smile and welcome. All of the staff has been there since we have been frequenting this establishment and are equally friendly and professional. The atmosphere is comfortable, clean and cheerful with plenty of seating and always has a wonderful selection of music quietly playing in the background. The Pho is the absolute best and the star! It is prepared just like it was a century ago with the broths simmering for over 24 hours for an unparalleled depth of flavor that you simply cannot get in most other Pho houses. On a crisp, cold night, this hits the mark. Come early tho because everyone else thinks so too! Not to be missed are the heavenly chicken wings, which can be a meal on their own. For those hot summer days, the Bun is also exceptional. Try the Pork Bun with Egg-roll. Equally as tasty is the Vietnamese Cabbage Salad with Chicken. We can't decide which desert is our favorite. As an insider tip, in the fridge that sits against the back wall, there are clear plastic cups with what appears to be tri colored jello (but it's not). It's not on the menu but it is AMAZING. They add tiny speckles of ice over the brightly colored cubes and drizzle sweet coconut milk over everything, creating a luxuriously rich, yet light desert. It is rare to find all these elements under one roof; Warm Staff, Great Food and a Welcoming Atmosphere. Saigon Express is the exception, not the norm. Prices are very reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber. It's worth the drive from anywhere in San Diego County! ~George & his Wife ;) read more

This place was busy when I went and the service was still fast. Overall I was impressed with the food. The Pho was fantastic and the spring rolls were on point. Well done Pho Saigon Express...well done. read more

Always a good experience eating here me and my girlfriend come all the time here. Online orders are great it's like 15 minutes which i live like 8 minutes away so it's convenient if I am taking out! Fast service and they treat there customers with respect an A+++++ place to eat I really recommend it! read more

Food is delicious we had the chicken pho egg rolls and the crunchy combo noodles..we where seated quickly and our good got to us pretty quick as well without disappointing. read more

Delicious! They are so nice and the food is fantastic. They give you great portions as well....highly recommend!

Love love loveeee this place now. Employees are all every hard working and friendly. Priscilla is always there and remembers us and greets us by name and knows our orders she's a lovely gal. There was also a worker name by the name of Juan who was also a pleasure to walk to!! I always get the W11 here it's amazing read more

Today I tried the grilled chicken salad! It was so good! It comes with Sesame vinaigrette dressing that was amazing! I have never had anything here I don't love. I highly recommend eating here!! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Great staff, quick service, amazing food...all the recipe for an amazing restaurant. One of my go to places now.

Food: 3.5 stars, service: 5 stars, interior: 3 star Overall, this is a nice place that can get you in and served quickly. Nicely decorated but could be a little cleaner with wiping their floors and tables. We ordered the N1 or vermicelli combo that comes with pork, chicken, shrimp, and eggrolls. The meat was tasty but oily, and the noodles sticky and overcooked. The fish sauce was weak. The Thai tea boba was great though, not too sweet and the boba was fresh. read more

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They prob hold for the Best Pho in Escondido in my opinion, few others I have tried, the were not that good, but the beef broth here gets to the point read more

Very kind staff! Good was delicious. We have beef pho, chicken pho, vermicelli bowl with grilled chicken, wontons, and egg drop soup which was absolutely delicious. The broth in the chicken pho is perfection. We had chicken wings as well which were seasoned perfectly. Will be going back soon read more

Ordered two small size pho, they give you quite a bot! Broth is very good. Meat quality is really good as well. I got rare steak and brisket. Neither one was dry. Great service as well! read more

Ruined my cravings for selling unauthentic Vietnamese foods. Use substitutions & omitted real ingredients. Wasted my wallet. Insulted my palate. While I was satisfy of the hospitality by the owner herself (2 stars). Her customer service is very welcoming and professional friendly comparing to other pho restaurants. I can't say the same for the foods though (minus 3 stars). The foods are 1. pricey 2. small protein portion. 3. NOT REAL Asian ingredients used wholey. 4. partial substitutions and or omit real asian ingredients. Imagine you ordered spaghetti meatballs at an Italian restaurant but you got substituted basil for lettuce, and meatball for pork. NOT RECOMMEND IT TO FRIENDS especially Asian friends because they know what's real and what's not. read more

The boyfriend has been living in Escondido his entire life. I asked him to take me to an Asian restaurant, and he instantly thought of this place. Their pho is really good. Not only that, their service is really quick too. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Good Times. Good Food. Good Company. One of many good Pho. This place has the best hostess ever. Keep smiling doll you are beautiful. May your family and food prosper. Definitely recommend this place . read more

Got some pho to enjoy with my husband last night and was so delighted by how good it tasted! We called ahead and asked if the vegetable tofu pho can be made vegan and the man enthusiastically said yes and gave a selection of broth offered. When my husband went to pick the food up, he said everyone was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back!! read more

The customer service is phenomenal. Everyone is so sweet, considerate, and kind. The food is great! They have a large selection to choose from. read more

Huge delicious menu. Great service and the owners daughter makes sure that you are happy with your meal.

Their shrimp pho was delicious. The broth was a perfect balance of flavor. We also had a vegetable fried rice which was good. The service was excellent and friendly. The only bad part of the dinner was their tap water, it tasted terrible. read more

Beware, this pho restaurant is trying to save money by giving you less meat in your pho. I've been a loyal customer of this place especially during the pandemic. However, this place has lost my business. They are plenty of other pho places in Escondido. I understand that meat is getting more expensive and they are trying to keep their business open, but trying to save money by shorting they customer what they paid for, is just plain wrong. read more

Last week I posted my first review of this place with 1 *. However I decided to come back and see if they really have listened to their customers and I was flattered with the owner's attitude and caring service. After the first disappointed service I thought it was impossible for me to return, but I found myself back for the 4th times in 10 days. The foods have always been good but the service improvement is worth taken notice. As a culinarian I value each visit as an experience and seeing the efforts of making each of my experience lingers really made me happy and look forward to the next hunger strikes read more

Yummy food! I love coming to Pho Saigon they have the best seafood soup! Prices are amazing and the customer service is the best! Priscilla is such a sweet person and always makes sure her customers are happy. read more

This has been my go to takeout spot for years. Everything is so good and there's a lot of variety to choose from! It's always hot and ready to pick up in a timely manner. Priscilla is always very friendly, quick and efficient. read more

This place is amazing!! I ordered from Uber Eats. I used the "give $5 to the restaurant" option but I wish I could have left more. The veggie pho was possibly the best I've had- the broth was sweet and unique, the tofu wasn't fried and melted in my mouth. The tofu spring roll was also great, and the peanut sauce was delicious and plentiful. My parents loved the egg rolls and their meat dishes. 10/10 recommend!!! read more

Ok hahah how do I start this ... First of all, this place is minutues away from my house which is awesome cause I love the food here. What I like about this place is that, it isnt only clean but also spacious. Most Pho places I've been to before was cluttter and tables were just too close to each other. The service there is great, their waiters are Vietnamese and Mexican. What awesome about it is tho ... the Mexican guys can take order in Vietnamese hahahah. Which is great for older Vietnamese people who cannot speak English. Idk, I just think thats Badass cause I cant even speak a full sentence of spanish yet these guys had learned Vietnamese so quick. ... fascinating to me. Anyway lets get to the point LOL service is great, fast and friendly. NOW ... the FOOD ... I obviously love Pho, I usually order a Small bowl of Pho with rare steak and tribes, Besides that ... C14 ... the sizzling filetmignon ... absolutely is my all time favorite. I do not like sweet stuff but they have this one desert called Flan ... it will melt in ur mouth lol I may have to get some at lunch today hahah. Delicious. read more

My boyfriend and I love this place! The food's good, the servers are nice, and the prices are reasonable. I always get the chicken pho which is what I would recommend if you've never had pho before. Had a beef one during my first visit and found the taste to be particularly strong. It took me a while to even consider having pho again. My only recommendation to the owner is to replace the seats on the booths. They're so worn out they're tearing apart. Other than that, 5/5 stars! read more

Pho Saigon Express - Love the pho. Love the rooster sauce. - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Pho soup is reallyyyy good(!!!!), Calamari heavenly, Spring rolls, yummy! Customer service, excellent! They treat customers like family and make you feel at home. You'll never get that in other places. Food, staff and atmosphere a 10! And did I mention their Great servers and the owner's always smiling and warm! FOOD clean, well-prepared, delicious! read more

This has been a favorite of ours since opening! Everything on the menu is fantastic. Fast and fresh seems to be how it gets done here. The Pho is always tasty and delivered in abundance. Recommend egg rolls and spring rolls, egg rolls must be enjoyed with lettuce, mint, and fish sauce, delicious. In addition to great service, the atmosphere is great, family friendly, and fun. The owners are friendly and attentive. Even the bathrooms are clean and neat. We moved from Escondido in 2007 to the Central Valley, however EVERYTIME we come back Pho Saigon is the first place we visit. read more

I have been coming here for years. I love the food, it the best. Service is wonderful and the owner knows me by name. She always greets everyone with a smile. It is very clean relaxing atmosphere. If your in the area you must stop in. read more

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The best Pho I've EVER had ! Oh & I definitely recommend the spring rolls too. Clean restaurant & friendly staff and I can't forget to mention how much I love Cilla the owner! I haven't had one bad thing from this restaurant and I've been coming here once every 2 weeks for the last year . There's no where else I'll go for my Vietnamese food fix! read more

Pho Saigon Express - My usual , P18 - Vietnamese Near Me - Escondido, California

Friendly and speedy service. Have a big menu with lots of options. perfect for me and my husband That not In to trying new foods. My advise is if you don't like the first spring roll you order try a different kind next time. I use to think they had " bad" spring rolls. Then I tried a different kind and it was fabulous. They have so many to choose from too! They have all kinda of ways they serve pho. I've never gotten a bad tasting pho from them. Don't even get me started on the egg rolls. They are mine and my picky husbands favorite. My husband also loves the orange chicken they have. We normally order to pick up because we eat late and the baby is in bed already. The foods never soggy or nasty. We love this place. read more

We love this place!!! We've gone here for years now. I can't believe I've never reviewed it here. First off, service, always very fast and extremely friendly. Even if the place is crowded you never have a long wait because the turn around time is so fast! Food: A very diverse menu with incredibly reasonable prices. Like I said, we've come here for years now and still haven't gone through the whole menu. Love all the Pho and Ban Mei. I recommend washing it down with any of the boba drinks. read more

The broth was good and flavorful, the rare steak was good. The brisket was very good, with tasty fat and no gristle. The noodles were okay, definitely not bad. At 9pm on a Sunday they still had a good crowd. The service was very friendly and fast, as a solo diner I had my soup within 5 minutes of ordering. read more

I moved here two years ago, and I've been missing really good Asian food since leaving the San Francisco area. Finally, I've found a good, solid pho place! The other pho place here in Escondido had the same Yelp score as Pho Saigon Express, and close to the same number of rave reviews, but I was unimpressed with their food. That's why I was so skeptical about trying this place. I'm happy to say, my skepticism was unwarranted. This place not only has really good pho, but the yellow curry was just as delicious as in my favorite Bay Area restaurants! I'll definitely be back. read more