20 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near San Marcos

“I have been coming here for many years. Clean, fast, and always consistent. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or looking for a warm filling bowl on a chilly evening, this is your spot. One of my favorites especially in north county.“

“We walked in with half an hour to close and still had a phenomenal experience. I don't always like pho but this was amazing. Ordered the #2 (rare steak) and it was only $1 more for the large. 10/10 will be back, ideally earlier in the day!“

“Family ran restaurant with delicious food!! We ordered 2 sandwiches and spring rolls. Everything 10/10 that we placed another order before leaving, to take home for later! The staff was so incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. 100% recommend trying this place out!“

“Simply taste 👍 ! The best place to go out for lunch.“

“I have only ordered the Bahn mi for pick up at this place. Each time it has been fresh, delicious, and bursting with flavor. The French roll it is served on has been fantastic 👌. Crusty, slightly chewy, and fresh.

There are always customers inside when I come in, so clearly they keep busy. This is a solid indicator that the food is good, in my opinion.

I can't speak to the rest of the menu, but so far, what i have had, has met and exceeded my expectations.

The price seems reasonable for what you are served. I ask for extra jalapeños on my sandwiches and haven't been upcharged, yet. So that is pretty cool.

Check out pho hut grill. It is worth it.“

“great spot with great food. I always feel welcome when I go in there“

“We’ve been coming here for like 15 years. The pho broth is one of the best: deeply savory but not too salty or sweet. It could rival some of the more popular Westminster spots.

I’d say this pho is a step above any of those pho franchises like Kevin’s Noodle House or Pho Lee Hoa Phat.

Service is always quick, efficient and with a smile. Bonus: they’re open on Christmas until 3pm!“

“I could not decide which bahn mi so I got my 2 favorites
WOW were they good!
Will definitely be coming back for more
I was greeted when I walked through the door immediately, the woman was very nice and friendly and made me feel very welcome.“

“Food is great and the cleanliness on this restaurant is amazing.“

“I had the vermacelli noodles with beef and egg rolls. Soooo good! The beef was tender and tasted like it was bbq’d. Everything tasted great! 👍🏼👍🏼“

“I have been physically ill for a long time, often finding myself struggling to eat due to the amount of pain it causes me. I came across this place by happy accident a year ago and it has been my savior. On my worst days, when I can’t bring myself to eat anything at all, I tell myself “at least try to eat some pho” and it feels like a burden but once I take that first sip of broth its like my body comes to life and suddenly I am capable of eating. Willing, in fact. My go to is their rare steak pho and the meat is always so beautifully marbled and fresh, the broth is pleasant and savory, and the noodles are always excellent. The portions are also incredibly generous for the more than reasonable prices given the state of the economy right now. If you’re looking for good pho, or a pick me up when you’re feeling sick, definitely give this place a try“

“Soy. Un cliente. Q. Frecuenta. Mucho. Este. Restaurante selos. Recomiendo muy. Deliciosa su comida Grasias. Por todo.“

“Good pho, 3.5/5. Really enjoyed the broth flavor, pretty good fresh noodles, meat was a bit sub par extra chewy texture and fat around edges. Given the hefty price per bowl, and restaurant name, should improve quality of meat served.“

“I really like this pho place and come here quite often. In my opinion, it’s one of the best value-for-money pho spots in the area. The interior has a very classic, old-school Vietnamese vibe, which I really enjoy.

The staff are super friendly and welcoming, and the food is very filling for the price. The large pho portions are huge. My husband and I can barely finish one bowl, and there’s always a lot left.

The spring rolls are delicious, especially with the slightly sweet dipping sauce. The chicken is tender and flavorful, very authentic. Overall, a great spot and definitely worth supporting.“

“I enjoyed Pho Central so much ! The owner was so welcoming and accommodated us right away. The food came out super fast and was DELICIOUS! I’d def recommend anyone to come here, the atmosphere is so cute and perfect and cozy for soup to go or to sit in !“

“Great Manu to choose from, great price too!“

“Great food and beautiful outdoor seating.“

“Good food & service. Robot caddy that delivers food to table was fun to watch 😋“

“I come here almost daily because I am obsessed with their match Tres leches with matcha boba and egg pudding. It's a combination that lives in my taste buds memory. like the marriage between a matcha frappe with flan. At the family table came boba and a snow cap that easily translates to tantalizing flavors jumping for joy! Then the Bahn mi is packed with the perfect ratio of meat, picked carrots, cucumber, and JALAPEÑOS!!! I love a jalapeño that delivers and these always hit the mark. The fact that the ingredients are fresh and natural are major brownie points.“

“We arrived a little after 7 pm on a Wednesday night as a party of 2 adults & 1 toddler. The restaurant was packed, but the host graciously cleared a table I'm assuming they usually use for host things to seat us right away.

Our server was so kind and friendly towards our toddler, and all the servers were very patient with us as we decided what to order since it was our first visit.

The food came out hot and quickly, and was quite tasty. We got the fried eggplant appetizer, drunken noodles (veg/tofu), Lao curry bowl (chicken), and mango sticky rice. The drunken noodles were up there with some of the best I've had. Everything else was good, but not amazing.

We had a great time though because of the service and friendliness of the staff, and will definitely return.“