From Roger’s notebook

Vietnamese

A reliable pho fix in Mira Mesa

Latest recorded visit2007-11-10
“The soup has great taste to it, and was def cooked very well.”
Roger, Google Maps review (2007-11-10)

Vietnamese

Pho Ca Dao & Grill

Mira Mesa, San DiegoRecommended

A self-described "OG pho joint in SD" that Roger stopped back into after a long gap, on the way home from Lake Arrowhead, rating it 4 stars for well-cooked, not-too-salty pho dac biet with generous portions and prompt service.

The call

Start with pho dac biet, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.

What to order

  • Pho dac biet

Best for

  • A reliable pho fix in Mira Mesa

From Roger’s Foursquare

Roger’s tips on Pho Ca Dao & Grill

On Roger’s lists: Must-visit Vietnamese Restaurants in San Diego.

Source-backed notes

Visit history

Checked in 8 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Mar 7, 2016. See the check-in log

2007-11-10day precision · source explicit
★★★★☆
“The soup has great taste to it, and was def cooked very well.”

Calls this an OG pho joint in SD, whose first location opened on El Cajon Blvd, where he'd always get the pho dac biet. Stopped back in on the way home to SD from Lake Arrowhead. Service was prompt, and portions of noodles and meat in the extra-large bowls were never skimpy.

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