We had a speedy lunch at Pho Tres Bien Bistro. The place was almost empty but somehow our server was chatting with the cook in the kitchen. We had a new server who was really learning on the job in her first day. Lovely young lady with a daring smile; and a great attitude saying "i can do that". We ordered some Vietnamese Spring rolls that could have been less oily. A great Spicy Beef Noodle soup. My son had a Pho with some brisket and tendon. Overall the food was solid but not as good as the original Pho Tres Bien on Gateway. Service was slow at the start but really efficient and friendly thereafter. The ambiance is totally relaxed and plaisant with charming Vietnamese paintings. read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Worst customer service and pho took more than 30 mins to arrive and was so plain. First and last time coming to this place!

The pho here was awesome!!!! The service was really good and the food was hot and ready. The ambiance was really nice and the restaurant is nice. I would def come back here read more

Our visit here for lunch was great. The service was friendly, the food was fresh, and the pricing as expected. I am not usually a big fan of pho but after our visit today I will need to rethink it. Maybe it was the bistro feel that hit home. I much more preferred this spot to their location in I10. read more

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Hands down probably the best broth I've had in the entire country!!! So rich in flavor I ordered the pho rare beef n brisket and they offer multiple noodle options including glass noodles which are Bariatric friendly. I've ordered here now 2x in a week! Packaging is great fast even through door dash can't speak on the service beyond that or the ambiance. read more

Review solely based off first time experience. Walked in and waited to be seated. Was unsure if had to seat myself or wait to be seated no sign anywhere. There was a waitress nearby on the phone who saw me but couldn't be bothered to let me know if I could sit myself or wait to be seated. Another waitress was having a conversation and again couldn't be bothered to attend and entering customer. Was craving some pho that day but if the service sucks then I give my business elsewhere. read more

Fast service and friendly staff. Placed an order to go brisket pho and the meat was rare. I did specify which one I wanted and to my surprise it was pretty much raw. Shrimp rolls were fresh, crisp and filling, compliments well with the sriracha sauce not the brown one given. It was right before closing, so place was tidy and clean. Quiet lighting and quaint little space. read more

I've been here several of times before now but I just stopped myself from devouring the delicious food before taking a picture for this review. So, I spoiled the review around the seventeenth word but sometimes excitement does that to me. I always order the same thing, although I have tasted other dishes. It's just too good for me to try and get something else. The tofu is good and comes with some flavor of its own. The curry is not spicy but the salsa you can add does the trick. The parking test passed. The location allows for that in comfortable quantities. The service was good and although we didn't find our favorite taro flavor tea we did get a good recommendation. The ambiance is set out for you to just enjoy the company and low light while looking out to Mesa's never-ending constructions. If you're looking for a good curry and tofu, look no further. You can thank me later and provecho! read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Curry Tofu and Honey Peach w/Boba - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Finally! Pho Tre Bien has made it's way to the Westside! And it's everything I was hoping it would be. If you're a fan of the original PTB, you'll love this spot too. I decided to head here for lunch on one of my solo excursions and this was actually kind of perfect for dining alone. Don't get me wrong, this is still a great place to eat with a friend or even a small group, but it's just comfortable enough with window-side tables that eating alone doesn't make you feel like a monster with no friends. Everything about the ambiance is quite wonderful really. The day I went, each table had a little vase with a couple of pink carnations. This bistro uses a nice mix of wood, brick, and tile throughout the tiny space. Even though it's tucked away into a pretty modest plaza, I didn't feel it from inside PTBB. I also really liked the patio area which had beautiful flowers in full bloom and a few tables. I think next time (if it isn't too hot) that's where I'll sit. The patio also leads me to believe they may be dog friendly, but I'll ask next time around. The food and service are exactly the same which in this case is a good thing. I ordered the Charbroiled Ribeye (which also happens to be the very first dish that I ordered at the OG Pho Tre Bien). Just as delicious as it's ever been. Just a heads up, by American standards this is a small dish (but it does have a lot of rice and rice is pretty filling) so I like to think this is the perfect dish for lunch or a light dinner. I can't remember exactly how much my drink and food ran me up, but it had to be in the ballpark of $15. I just remember it was exactly what I expected from my previous experiences with PTB. I also saw that they run a lunch special here. I saw it after I had ordered, but it was around $7 which is a pretty sweet deal on any meal here. I really love this newly opened spot and it definitely is up to par with what I've come accustomed to from PTB. One of the best locally owned restaurants in EP! I'm so glad to see them doing well enough that they're able to open multiple locations that are just as lovely as the original. read more

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Negatives: Been here a few times, and the pho...not good. I'm talking specifically about the beef pho. The broth is waaaaay too watery and lacks rich flavor like a true pho beef broth. When I order rare meat, I want to see pink when it is served! Not a chunk of cooked meat plopped in a bowl. The meat is also oddly thick. It should be delicately sliced so that it can cook quickly in front of your eyes. Instead I felt like I was biting into a dense chopped hot dog. Positives: The appetizers are reliable and affordable. Spring rolls with peanut sauce and chicken skewers are my favorite. The ambiance is nice, and the flowing stream creates a soothing outdoor patio feel, and dim lighting makes you feel transported to a calm, relaxing location. Strangely, the thai tea is pretty good! Overall, not terrible. But this place has a lot to work to do if they want pho lovers to return! Until then, they will remain busy because lots of customers cannot tell the difference. read more

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This place is a smaller version of their main restaurant, Pho Tre Bien. The restaurant itself is definitely smaller in size, but the service is just as quick. Although, competitive to their main restaurant, they are definitely lacking in terms of quality. For their pho alone: the broth is just as good but I definitely think that the do not have as much meat and veggies as they do at the main restaurant for the same price. I would definitely rather take the drive to their main Pho Tre Bien place off of Gateway Boulevard. read more

I used to love going to the original location. Stopped in here to grab a bite and was sorely disappointed. The "summer rolls" contained only grated carrot and dried sausage, and the soup had the wrong style of noodles. This was hands down the worst Vietnamese food I've ever had. read more

Not sure how someone thought that the 2 orders of egg rolls burnt this badly were edible. This would never be served dine in. Seems like they're trying to get away with bad quality food due to the fact that it's carry out only and your food is packed up beforehand. The Pho was decent. The Taro boba tea had chunks of ice in it and the boba were over cooked as well, thus very mushy. Ultimately we did not consume half of our order tonight. Have had issues with this restaurant in the past but wanted to give it another try. Will now not be going back. read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Vietnamese egg roll. - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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We went here for lunch before my class started. We went at 12 on a Monday. We were lucky and got the last inside table. There is not too much inside seating there is also a few outside tables. The staff is super friendly. The food was cooked perfect. We had the rare beef pho and Vietnamese egg roll both were awesome! Our food was out quick and we were eating and on our way to class before we knew it. I really like the convince of the location being close to UTEP read more

Wow, I don't know what happened here, but this Pho has degraded from my "GO TO" to never going again! Pho steak was full of grease and chunks of white meat gristle. No steak at all. We asked, were told that is authentic. I have been enjoying authentic Viet food since Little Saigon in the 70s, and this was just foul. Service was bad, but where is it good in El Paso? read more

Great food, service, and ambiance! A very romantic place to go a date with hubby. I will be returning!

Worst "pho" I have ever encountered, hands down, and possibly the worst takeout food, period. "Broth" was literally water. Unfortunately the service is no better. Called to ask for a refund - we paid $25 for two bowls of warm water and two bags of days-expired bean sprouts - and was refused because we used the phone the next day to report their mistake instead of immediately putting our two year old back in the car and driving another 30 mile round trip to tell them what happened. Was offered another bowl of warm water instead. Save your money - Saigon Taste is just down the street, and values customer satisfaction. Update...coming thru the neighborhood today w family and decided to take them up on offer of a replacement bowl. Went w the curry and lemongrass tofu dishes this time. 2/5 on the curry, 5/5 on the service. Not the worst food I've ever had, but nowhere near what we make at home. read more

Even though they had shortage of staff, service was great and the food was very tasty.

Having never eaten Ph (also known as pho), I was a little reluctant to try ethnic food after I last tried Korean and desensitized most of my tastebuds for almost a week. My misconception has always been that ethnic foods are all comprised of bold flavors and piquant spice. Thankfully, Pho Tre Bien has refuted this notion. It's a rare moment when I enjoy being wrong. The delightful flavors and aromatic qualities of each sauce, protein and vegetable are well-balanced on the palate. It was a nice surprise to find sophisticated and transparent culinary techniques at such a quaint location.  We started with a simple appetizer of shrimp spring rolls. They were pleasant and had a thin wrapper of rice paper, served with a light chocolate sauce with peanuts, along with an assortment of dipping sauces. I at least attempted the Sriracha and Hoisin sauce, but I am a little wimpy about the heat. I typically only request water when I'm trying something new, so that my palate is not influenced. The Thai Tea is an authentic beverage, with a light sweetness from the tapioca pearls, served in a bright orange color (which is a result of the type of tea used). For the main dish, I ordered the Pho with chicken breast, which came with a plate of optional toppings, as well as the Pan Fried Noodles (Vermicelli) with Beef. The bean sprouts, jalapeño slices, onions, a bit of lime, and cilantro changed the chicken Pho into a hearty soup. Not a single ingredient overpowered the other, but rather worked together to establish a true level of umami. The vermicelli was served in a modern presentation, much like a little nest, with a thin layer of spice and broth along the bottom of the bowl, lightly saturating the cabbage, thin noodles, sliced beef, chopped vegetables (carrots, broccoli and onions). It was easy to manage with chopsticks, but thankfully Pho Tre Bien is up with the times and also offers silverware.  The service was superb as well. Acting the role of hostess/ front of the house/ server, Gracie was friendly, knowledgeable and hip. She was quick to offer suggestions and made sure we felt welcomed. I definitely will be returning. While this particular location is a bit smaller than neighboring ethnic food restaurants, the ambiance was charming and homey.   When you're in the area, consider Pho Tre Bien, rather than the usual fast and easy fallback choices in the Kernplace area, like Whataburger, McDonald's or Taco Bell. Your palate deserves a better experience. It's also nice that the location extends, in case you need a more quiet area. read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - The ceiling and walls have artwork and designs - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The Pho was delicious. We both had the Brisket Pho. It came with plenty of veg but Cilantro instead of Basil Leaves. Im taking off a star cos the Pho was not served hot enough temperature wise. It should've been piping hot. That & Basil Leaves would've made it perfect. Having said that, the service certainly makes up for it, ths staff are impecable and polite, their service would earn them 5 stars! It gets busy around noon so try to arrive for an earlier or later lunch, unless you fancy waiting or sitting outside or at the bar. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated & the restrooms are immaculate. Good experience, perfect service, but please start serving Basil Leaves & serving the food hotter! read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Really yummy pho! I always order the chicken pho, and it's never a bad idea! The broth is flavorful and just so good!! They always bring you a side of bean sprouts parsley and lime! I personally don't think the pho needs any extra sauce because it's so flavorful on its own! You have the option of switching out your noodles for yellow noodles which is also really great depending what you are in the mood for. I think that aside from the amazing flavor, the cleanliness of this restaurant and how trendy it is really sets it apart from the other restaurants that have pho. Most of the other places I've had pho seems to be less clean and just not as nice. I love this place! Although this place specializes in making pho, the chicken clay pot is also AMAZING! You really can't go wrong here. Lastly, the staff at pho tre bien is like no other! They are so polite, nice and helpful! Even on their busiest days they don't skimp on the amazing service! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, pho tre bien!! read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Chicken pho with bean sprouts and siracha! - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Great food and great staff. Multiple great locations throughout the city. To insure you'll always get great pho. Ariana is an amazing waitress if you're ever at the mesa location. read more

Our go to place for pho in El Paso!! We haven't been disappointed by the flavors or selection.

Service here is terrible and slow! We were a party of 6 and waited an hour and still got nothing. When I asked the waiter how much longer he acted like he didn't even know we were waiting for food. As we were leaving they brought out ONE bowl and they acted like we were being unreasonable for leaving. I would not give them any stars if that was an option! This is not the first time I've had an issue with slow service here either, but it is ridiculous and I'm never going back. There is another location off of i10 and Hawkins. Even if it takes you 20 minutes to get there you'll still get served, eat, and leave in less time than it takes this location to even bring you water! read more

I'm from Hawaii where Pho is at every corner. It's hard to beat good pho. But this place was excellent! The broth is delicious. We also order us some fried egg rolls! Very tasty read more

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Small portions. I paid $15 for a small Bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup) and a pork banh mi. This chain is very Americanized and the dishes reflect it. The pho is ok but very small. The service is slow. I liked the "bun bo hue" but it tasted nothing like the real thing. It's good if you don't know what it's supposed to taste like (good for El Paso). However it was very spicy. There was a distinct layer of chili oil that made the soup meh. The banh mi wasn't good. The pork was drowned in sauce and my boyfriend didn't even finish it (and he's a vacuum). read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

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Ordered a large seafood pho and got a stingy amount of noodle. I'm disappointed for paying close to $18 for ubereats for just one dish and got such a small portion. read more

Sadly disappointed in this location. Everything we wanted to order they were "out of". First wanted fried egg rolls, out of that. Then wanted mango bubble tea, out of almost all fruit flavors. Wanted a Vietnamese sandwich, well they ran out of bread yesterday. Finally settled on some ribeye and rice, when I got my food there a long black hair in it! Disgusting. Will never come back to this location. :( read more

Order the food via ubereats. The food for el paso vietnamese isn't bad. Order a banh mi and pho steak. The only reason that I am giving it a 1 star was from the multiple hairs that I found in the broth. read more

If I can give them zero stars, I would. But one star is the lowest. I placed a to-go order for some beef stew. I got home and opened the container, boy was i pissed. The container was practically empty, see the picture yourself. Why did you guys give so much rice when there's only so little beef stew. If you ran out of stew maybe tell me and I can order something else? But to rip off a to-go customer like that is very wrong. I'll be sure to never go back. Thanks but no thanks. read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

We usually love coming here. The last two times we have gotten it to go though the meat and broth have been completely short with the quantity. We ordered two large (one rare steak, one meatball) and the brother barely filled our small bowls at home. The meat consisted of 1 cut up meatball and barely any steak at all. For $9 bowls a piece I would expect it to be more or even the same amount you give in the restaurant. Very disappointing and will take our money else where for Pho next time. read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - "Large" size pho in our small bowls and the amount of meat they have us. Disappointing to say the very least - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I love this place! Excellent quality of food. Yes, the service is lackluster. 4 stars. 1. Don't go when you're in hurry 2. Lunch hour 12-1 is a mess for a table and order 3. Order takeout when they open 4. Go on off hours This is authentic food and good prices.. Get your pho on! read more

4/4/18 4:30PM Environment: Well furnished. Clean. Cozy Service(The reason for this review): Not sure if the waiter is new or just really didn't want to be there. Incredibly slow. We spend more time waiting for him to take our order than eating the food. Had to cancel a drink order because we were already finished with the food and he haven't even started making it yet. If it was busy I would have understand why the service was so poor but there was only 2 other tables when we arrived. Food: We order two large Pho Tai and it was below average at best. The broth was really oily and overall it was really unauthentic. read more

The boba in the bubble tea seemed like they were going bad and there was too much of the fluid in my tea. Would not recommend. Had to throw my drink out. It was gross. read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Mango bubble tea - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

My go to spot for pho! Love it! Not on the menu but ask for the char broiled beef spring rolls... promise you will love them. Good service and good food makes dining better and that's why we come back! I have A comment for the owners... it's been over a year since I've been coming here, can you please fix the front door ? That door slams and makes a really loud noise when dinning in. It bothers the heck out of everyone in the restaurant. Please fix . read more

So this place was a bit off compared to the original spot off the 10 and even the express off fred wilson. Though its just as small as the Express spot, its more cool and divey. The service was pretty good but kinda funny. I sat myself since I didnt see a sign to be waited nor did anyone acknowledge otherwise. But i spotted a half booth table and asked a waitress walking by if that was available. She said yes, so i sat myself there. It was pretty busy and packed at lunch hour, so i shrugged it off. She informed me that they'll be with me in a moment, so i was eased. My waiter came soon after and i was able to order my hot tea, water, and my chicken pho all at once. He brought out my hot tea, no water, but figured it would come later. Being by myself, i brought all my stuff with me to use the bathroom, leaving just the tea on the table. When i come back after a few mins, my tea was gone. Lol. It was pretty funny. I hadda let him know someone took it, and he was confused about it so i reiterated what just happened. At least i got my tea back, still no water tho lol. Aside from that, their food was also a bit off. The broth was more salty, kinda more fish sauce tasting instead of smooth and velvety like the other spots. And it was more on the luke warm side which was disappointing since i was a lil sick and needed that hot kick for my throat and sinuses. Their sizes were smaller too but at least that made their prices lower which was good. Still a satisfying experience overall, but man, that disappearing tea act was funny lol. read more

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This is honestly my favorite place in all of El Paso to get pho! I go here almost every week just to spend some time on my own, read a book and study. I always order the vegetarian rice noddle soup and occasionally the tofu spring rolls. I absolutely love it and it always leaves me feeling full and happy! Sometimes you luck you and there's no one else in the restaurant but sometimes it can be a little packed. The servers are always so nice and have started to recognize me which is always cool when you get to be considered a "regular". As long as I live here, I will always come here! read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

This restaurant offers the best Vietnamese food I have had in El Paso. My wife and I had the chargrilled pork spring rolls, a rare beef pho, and a combination pho. The first thing I check when having pho is the taste of the broth. The broth was excellent. In fact, everything was excellent, even the flavor of the fish sauce condiment. We had small bowls, which were plenty large enough. I can imagine the large bowls must be huge. I plan to frequent this restaurant regularly, especially as its location is convenient to west side residents like me. read more

Pho Tres Bien is the best Pho I've had in the area surrounding Kern. It's usually busy, but I've never had problems with service. You can get a quick, aromatic and tasty brisket pho for a great price here. read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Lunch special includes half a Viet sandwich and Pho sampler for $7.95. - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas

We have been here at least a dozen times-- always great service and tasty food! We normally have the brisket pho and shrimp spring rolls to start. today was no different-- but we had the lunch special which came with a small pho and 1/2 sandwich. The beef sandwich was a good size and perfectly cooked. The sauce with the fresh veggies was a perfect combo on the sandwich and the Brisket pho and shrimp spring rolls were great, as normal! read more

Pho Tre Bien Bistro - Lunch special- 1/2 Beef Sandwich and small brisket Pho + shrimp spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - El Paso, Texas