Pho Mai Cali

9888 Magnolia Ave, Santee
(619) 328-2700

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Natalie Self

REALLY DELICIOUS AND CLEAN FLAVOR PHO! THE EGGROLLS ARE AMAZINGLY YUMMY! The staff are super friendly and made the experience wonderful! Most definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Niqi

Delicious and incredibly welcoming! Will definitely be coming again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vincent Train

Came here one sunday morning craving some pho. This place did not disappoint! Great price point, service, and amazing portions! Was really satisfied once I finished my food. They even had candy laid out for us to pick for halloween!

T B

Felt bad arriving pretty late; 1945 when they closed at 2030. However it was a long day of flights and our hotel was far away and reviews for this place suggested it was excellent. I'd wager a guess I've eaten at at least 100 pho establishments in my time on earth and for sure this one ranks in the top 5. The food was great. The beef ribs were AMAZING and those deep fried buns were to die for. The prices are very fair and portions filling for most any adult. Most importantly the broth was rich and had a good mouth feel. Beefy but very light almost as clear as a consomme.

Wish I lived in San diego so I could visit this more than once but gives me something to look forward to coming back for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Rib, Fried Bao Bun

Lorna Bisson

A few months ago we traveled in Vietnam. Nice to sample the flavors here. So yummy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Top Sirloin Pho Bo

Faustino Martinez

I was so hungry. Now I am satisfied. The food is great. It's a must stop. Ordered the Dino bone with this item. When it arrived photographing was not in mind. Dinner time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dino Bone

Jonathan G

Great! I also flew a plane past it the other day

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Eleana May

We were excited to try Pho Mai Cali in Santee because some of my friends recommended it. The restaurant is cozy, beautiful, and clean, which made it even more appealing. We ordered a few dishes, and I tried the House Combo Rice Vermicelli and the Mango Salad. I didn’t really like the Mango Salad, maybe because there was too much mint, but I loved the Lychee Lemonade! The servers were nice, and I’d definitely return anytime. Plus, they gave us a complimentary juice bottle to-go, which was a sweet treat! I love this place, definitely worth a visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Brandon

Last time I eat here. Got a order to go. $3 tip and they wanna charge me for Sriracha packs for my plate. Keep it

Santee Chamber

Jaden was so welcoming and hospitable. Food is not only show stopping, but also delicious. The atmosphere is super aesthetic and so cute. The mural is a beautiful picture of Hanoi Vietnam where the chef is from. Menu lists recommended items and Jaden gave us the best food that was out of my comfort zone, but so amazing. Mango SALAD!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angie M

First time going to this location I’ve been to other restaurants where they review was 4.2-4.3.I saw online the review for this was 4.8 so I thought I would give it a try. I went in a couple minutes after they open, so I was the only customer in there I ordered egg rolls and the basic pho I believe it was A8 all I know is the pricing was $15.99 is what it said on the menu. The egg rolls did not come out until I was more than halfway finished with the soup. The soup tasted bland like just plain beef broth. The eggrolls were $4.99 two skinny eggrolls, which I thought was too much but I didn’t say anything I just dealt with it so when I get up to pay for my bill, I noticed that he charged me $16.99. for the soup I showed him on the menu that it said $15.99. His comment to me was well our menu has changed. It’s $16.99 now and then proceeded to tell me my total. I wouldn’t have cared so much that it was a dollar extra however he didn’t really seem concerned about it either which tells me a lot so I don’t recommend this place. The food was very bland and the service was bad.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Bradley Hutchinson (Darb)

We love coming here. Quality food, and impeccable service. It deserves to be frequented. Doesn't ever seem to be busy when we are here, and it should be. Please give this restaurant a try. The egg rolls are on point, the Pho is warming and hearty, and the salad rolls are refreshing. My daughter, who is a picky eater, gobbles up her food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket, Steak

Loc Nguyen

Impressive pho ! Great favor, in fact one of the best pho South of the Westminster area. Bathroom is very clean. Pricey. No Amex taken. Disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hanoi Style Pho, Taro Smoothie

Dinh Lee

The food here is super authentic with lots of great vietnamese flavors! You need to try the Dino bone (limited availability) and their chicken wings. I also thought the ube coffee was really good - not too sweet!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Toko

I love this place! They have wide range of menu and all of my food were amazing. If you are looking for authentic Vietnamese restaurant not just pho, I highly recommend you to visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Phở Ox Tail and Brisket, Brisket, Hanoi Style Pho, Beef Rib, Steak

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