50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near La Mesa

“So good here! This food is amazing.“

“Food is good. They have 75 page menu, definitley can get lost in it. The cost on the Google serach is misleading. Most, if not all of the starters are > $20. The main course is also upwards of $25, some in the mid 30's. Portion sizes can be little more generous as the cost is high (IMO). The restaurant does provide complimentary dessert (not sure if they offer it to all the customers) our 1st time to the restaurant.“

“We really enjoyed our meal here! The Pho Nom was my favorite, the broth tasted rich and authentic, and the portion was very generous. The broken rice, chicken wings, and spring rolls were all delicious too. A special thanks to James, who was so attentive and helpful throughout our meal. We’ll definitely come back!“

“My one and only place for ordering party trays. Their food is absolutely delicious and their customer service is just amazing. Highly recommended !!“

“the pho mai was really great, came with a lot of meat and toppings. the flavor was awesome and the noodles were very bouncy.
the rare meat pho was also really good, and extra noodles were only $2.
the bbq rice plate had a variety of meats, but i think it would taste better with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes. the spring rolls had a great texture but didn’t have a lot of meat.
the service overall was good and the server was super attentive. you can also get a free drink by leaving a review!“

“Good service, good atmosphere, great food“

“Nice staff. Great food. They serve you a plate of salad w/ homemade tofu and a pitcher of lemon water with no extra charge once you're seated. At the end they serve you ice cream, no extra charge too!“

“The food here is delicious..ate there twice and can't wait to go back.“

“Best food, drink, service and atmosphere I have experienced in a long time. Rivals Michelin restaurants.“

“Great food and a wonderful dining experience“

“With 10 eateries in this tiny strip mall on a main road, you have a lot of choices. Choose this place. Fast friendly service. Great food at reasonable prices. Large portions. Want it mild? No problem. Like it spicy 🔥 they do that too.“

“the service is great and fast plus the food is awesome 👌 💯“

“Photastic dining experience! The Best ever. Great service and timely in food preparation. The place to enjoy Pho in all of San Diego 5 stars review.“

“This is my favorite Vietnamese spring roll place EVER. The combo #2 is my go-to. For $14, you get so much variety: traditional nem nuong roll, fried tofu and shrimp, soup, and the special pho roll (my favorite and so different, you can't find this anywhere else!) The icing on the cake is that the combo comes with a complimentary jasmine tea. This is the perfect refreshing meal if you want something light yet fulfilling year round. I haven't gotten around to trying the rest of their menu, but I definitely will considering combo #2 is my tried and true.

Featuring my half-eaten food pic, I had an epiphany mid-bite that I should write a review since I've gotten combo #2 so many times.“

“Peter was an amazing server who was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His great customer service and positive attitude made our experience at the Vietnamese restaurant even better, and he definitely deserves 5 stars! The food alone also deserved a 5 star rating with authentic vietnamese dishes.“

“Enjoy the pho 🍜 at this restaurant is very delicious 🤤“

“Fast service. Fresh Vegetables & delicious foods. Grilled & BBQ Kobe & Pork are to die for. Egg rolls are tops.“

“Great portions and great taste. Very friendly servers, I recommend.“

“Good authentic food. Great service“

“It's probably the bedt Pho you will find in San Diego. Tried a lot of places, but this places broth tastes clean and refreshing. Especially when other places may make you feel kind of heavy. The price is also really good as well.

Also, the last thing I will bring up are the host, they always find a way to make you feel comfortable while waiting for your food.“

“Wow, I would drive back to San Diego just to have this coffee again. Don’t let the egg coffee cream weird you out. It’s very delicious. It has a sweeter cold foam taste which matches well with the coffee they use here.
I do want to warn that the line gets long! We were in line for about 25 mins but honestly it wasn’t too bad. The inside is small with very very minimal seating. A good thing is that drinks come out fast so no need to wait extra longer for the treat.
Parking in San Diego is a bit tricky but there is a structure a block or two away.
Definitely making this place a must stop every time I come to San Diego.“

“My wife and I recently found this place and love it so much we came back the next day. We got salmon nigiri, pho, bahn mi, soft shell crab hand roll and tuna nigiri.

We were a little skeptical when ordering the sushi since the interior isn’t the nicest looking, but looks are deceiving! The salmon, tuna, and crab were very fresh, and the portions were great as well! The pho had amazing flavor too. We asked for the meat on the side, and it was very fresh and delicious. The bahn mi is my favorite in San Diego, everytime I order it the bread tastes like they just made it, and the meat seasoning is crazy good.

The owner (I think) is very friendly and kind too, and always makes sure we get our food quickly!

Don’t let the old bad reviews sway your visit, this place has delicious and fresh sushi, pho, and bahn mi, for an extremely reasonable price which is hard to find in San Diego. We will be back regularly!“

“Their menu is very simple but the food is great! I love their soup(s)!“

“Fresh and Yummy Banh Mi Sandwiches!!“

“bueno y limpio...el mejor PHO DE LA REGION“

“Had their egg rolls with the rice paper a year ago from a co-worker who brought a tray in to work. Haven't stopped thinking about it.

But somehow, it wasn't as good as I remembered it. Still good but a little too dry and too salty.
Bahn mi was great.

Not much of a seating area so beware if you plan on eating in.
They only take cash.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not much room for wheelchair“

“I had the spicy beef soup It was excellent, top quality. You have to taste it to believe it. I also had the fried chicken wings . This is a hidden gem of San Diego.“

“The pho is really good here. It comes out piping hot and the broth is rich and beefy. The amount of noodles you get use to be adequate but seems less so as of late. The only big problem about this place is the limited parking. Their lot in the back only fit about 3-4 cars while the front shared space only has room for maybe 5. Don't even try to park in other property lots such as the liquor store. The owner watches the camera like a hawk and will not hesitate to call the tow truck.“

“I loved !!! great food and service“

“This place is truly amazing! The customer service is incredible, and the owner is so friendly and funny. The service is quick, and the food is a 10/10. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, I highly recommend the smoothies; they’re creamy and delicious, with genuine natural flavors rather than anything artificial. And if you’re craving something hot and cozy, this is the perfect place to eat!“

“I had ordered a meal to go for my lunch break and realized I had more time and that I could sit down. I asked if I could and the servers/owner said yes yes,and bought me a plate and helped me pour my food in a plate rather than eating out of the to go box. I thought it was very sweet! I was very grateful she helped me feel not rushed to eat my food. And she was right it taste a lot better in a plate than a to go box’s“

“I love this place it’s food is amazing and the staff is very kind. Curry soup is the best thing on the menu.“

“When it’s cold and rainy or you just want some hot food to warm you up or test if you’s taste still works!!! Best place to be“

“I had two days of training nearby so thought I'd try it for lunch. It was really delicious. Day service. A bit gruff and business like by American standards but fast, efficient. I was very pleased overall. Oh yes a bit of a hole in the wall but so tasty it over came that.. really glad I tried it. Will be back.“

“My wife and I got the hu tieu and com tam suon bi cha. Easily the best we’ve had so far in socal. Very good price and easy parking, the rice also comes with 2 pork chops which is crazy good for its price. And the sugar cane coconut drink was refreshing during this heat wave. Would definitely come back here again“

“Authentic Vietnamese place serving only 4 dishes. But if you like made to order banh cuon (steamed rice rolls), cha lua (steamed pork loaf), or best of all, gio chien (fried pork paste), you really won’t be disappointed. These simple items are much better than what’s available elsewhere because of the ingredients and because of their freshness. Yum!

Note: You can reheat the fried pork paste in an air fryer at home and it still tastes good, but when it just comes out, the smell of it is so irresistible!“

“Absolutely the most of the most! The veggies are abundant fresh and crispy. the pork is tender and flavorful and the tiny rice noodles are hot and well cooked. they serve it with large lettuce leaves that you wrap all the goodies up as a Vietnamese burrito. and dip it into a flavorful sauce called fish sauce but it is not fishy and does not taste like fish. Tops! Every dish is tops. and the soups are also fun to try. A fun meal pretty much describes the Saigon Restaurant. Thank you, Victor. He's the top cheese there. I'm so happy this restaurant survived the pandemic.“

“Canh bun is the best in town“

“Food came out quickly. Good quality.“

“good food and awesome customer service“

“Went to dinner with family last night and had amazing experience. We ordered the spring rolls, lemonade, Vietnamese coffee, chicken pho for our kiddo and rare/well done steak for ourselves. Portions are huge, pho is incredibly flavorful, and to this day they serve the best Vietnamese coffee I have tried from any Pho restaurant in SD (and I have tried many)!!! Restaurant was busy (you know it's good when the restaurant be crowded), but they served us fairly quickly and staff were very sweet. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for great Pho place near Spring Valley Area.“

“This has to be my 20th time here and each time it’s always been good .. the girl up front does have a natural RBF but her behavior towards me has an always been kind. I alway get the pho fillet or pho tai.

I understand it’s always 50/50 .. but we can’t always except to be treated like a five star customer ..that’s not possible ..“

“Wanted to try the authentic-ness of the place I like it and i would go again, I would definitely recommend some people cos' you know everyone has different taste buds Lol , and their customer service was awesome 🖒“

“Food is delicious with great affordable prices. Definitely worth the drive.“

“Authentic and delicious. Definitely my go to when it comes to catering and lunch when I’m in the area“

“Excelente comida 🥘 y atención“

“We tried this restaurant two nights ago, for the first time. I called and placed an order, it was ready in like 15 minutes for pick up. Brought it home and devoured every bite! We got the BBQ Pork rice plate, BBQ Chicken rice plate, steak Pho, and egg rolls. It was enough for my husband, two of my children, and myself. It was absolutely delicious!“

“Small venue. Excellent Vietnamese coffee served. Restrooms available. Big screen TV available for viewing. Lotto card scratcher machine located inside. Hot Spot available as well. Live music on weekends. Owner is very nice. Lots of regulars. Always busy. Clean atmosphere. Serves food upon request. Beer also served nights & weekends. Always satisfied.“

“I ordered Thai style Hot Pot
It was delicious. Broth thick in flavor and various veggie topping.
I ate Mr. Trieu Tran for years before this Mai’s Kitchen opened.
I believe he does Authentic Vietnamese Food better than American-style food.“

“The best authentic Vietnamese"banh mi" in Southern California. I live in LA, but every time I travel to San Diego, Paris Bakery is always my first place to visit. They have a variety type of Banh mi with reasonable price, their tastes are always delicious.“