Bánh Mì Ba Lẹ

10174 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
(510) 528-8882

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Oscar Gonzalez

Do not mistake my rate as a bad experience. It was a good experience asked the cashier his recommendation and he don’t let me down nor the price point of the banh mi . Only reason I’m at 3 stars was no seating for you to take in the atmosphere and eat ,yet only take cash . Otherwise then that I definitely recommend the number 8 with a Vietnamese coffee definitely a place for a quick grab and go and I’m definitely coming back and telling others . Please give this place a shot

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Pork, Sandwich, Banh MI

Chris L.

With prices going up, this is still a local staple at 6 something a sandwich. He packs my Bacon Bahn Mi with a good amount of meat! No cutting corners here :)

When I used to work in the area, I'd get their lunch plates they have wrapped up in the open fridge. Viet BBQ Chicken, Fried Egg Roll, and rice noodles are my go-to.

They also serve noodle soup, which a friend of mine way back said tasted like her mom's, very good; Chicken Pho.

Parking: If lot is filled there's always plenty of street parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Banh MI

rain

the bahn mi i miss and always will try and get when in the bay area (1 on the menu). just so so good, flavors, bread, everything. also they are cash only so heads up

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banh MI

Joon Lee

Love this place. Just like everyone else. Just wish they were open a bit later. They use the right bread with the rice floor and have a good selection of meats.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Be

No tables, but the prices can't be beat. $6.50 for a sandwich is almost unheard of, in 2024. Good quality too.

Parking: Shared parking lot with the other businesses in the strip

Wheelchair accessibility: First floor. No stairs.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Pork, Sandwich, BBQ Chicken, Banh MI

Justin Boley

This place has been around since I was young and it's only barely increased in price. They could honestly charge double if they wanted - the service is lightning fast, the sandwiches are delicious and filling. Be nice to the proprietor, he's been hustling for decades.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Pork, BBQ, Sandwich, BBQ Chicken, Banh MI

Stephanie Alexis

Great food at an awesome price. Cash only. Love the veggie sandwich. My partner likes the grilled pork.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rob Wong

Price increase!! Reg. Is now $6.25, just fyi!!! Still a good sandwich!!! Same owner!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Harshitha Adapa

Just paying for mostly bread, a bit overpriced for the what you actually end up getting.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Kit H

Friendly owner, fast services. CASH

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Pork, Sandwich, BBQ Chicken, Banh MI

Asia Chhon

Love this place! Hole in the wall sandwich shop. Dont be discouraged by the look of it, sandwiches are amazing. CASH ONLY. I forgot during my last visit and had to scramble to the bank. Super affordable, sandwiches are around $7

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Edward Chamu

Figured it was cash only.As I counted out the total and gave the cashier approximate cash and tip money too. I was putting my cash away.The cashier told me I was short on cash. Hmm I thought not but I wasn't going to make a fuss or a scene.Please be careful when paying with cash here and hopefully this business doesn't take advantage of folks who aren't able to specifically count out their cash and speak up for themselves.& Hopefully if the owner is reading this they can hold themselves accountable.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Ross Colby

This place has great prices on Bahn Mi's ~6.xx$ each , and their food is great. The service is incredibly fast and even when a line forms. I usually grab an extra sandwich for later. Their Vietnamese style iced coffee is very strong and usually comes with a tiny straw which is great to pace yourself with. There's also a wide variety of imported chips from Lay's shipped from thailand, lots of flavors most people have heard of. Must try to the "Boat Noodle" chips, goes well with a #7 Sandwich.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Flanagan

Excellent banh mi sandwiches

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork Banh, Banh MI

Traveling with John

I love the bbq pork banh mi sandwich and the meatball banh mi.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork Banh, Meat Ball S Wich

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