Pho Ca Dao & Grill in Chula Vista

Review №1

2023-08-15 01:59:20

Decent food. Fried egg rolls were the best! Food was served one plate at a time. Theres a bad smell right as you walk in. Im assuming it was coming from the bathroom. Its only at the entrance though. Servers were decent. But the entertainment for our kids was the robot waiter! Was pretty cool watching it carry the food. Not sure how they chose who gets served with the robot, it didnt come to our table but was still fun to watch. It was a good experience just kinda warm inside, no AC was on and it was a hot day. But the food was just decent. Not a lot of meat in the Pho. There is a small parking lot on both sides of the restaurant.

Review №2

2023-11-17 04:50:14

Im only giving this 1 star for the Ox Tail Pho. Other than that, the customer service here is terrible.Weve been previous patrons and decided to give it another try because we wanted the ox tail pho. Service was lacking previously, but this time it needs to be addressed and fixed.Firstly the person at the front was rude. They ignored us, no waitlist or confirmation it would a moment to seat us. Multiple people kept ignoring and coming to the front desk running tickets, bussing tables back and forth, then after 8-10 minutes one person finally reluctantly asking if we wanted to sit. We said, well yes? Table for 3 please?She picked up the menus and walk us to a messy table but realized it wasnt clean. So she then resorted to putting us at an awkward table that blocked the kitchen doors and had a wall divider in between the seats.We politely asked to sit at the other table that needed cleaning, but her face cleared displayed she was annoyed, rolled her eyes, and told us, youre gonna have to wait, ok?We said that was OK, but she left to tend to whatever she went to and didnt head to cleaning the table while we were awkwardly standing next to other guest tables while they were eating.We decided to leave for her rude behavior and lack of customer service. I regret telling people to go here for the oxtail pho. I will need to forewarn them about the rude customer service.*****UPDATE***** NOV 2023Third times a charm! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted hello by multiple servers and we were seated immediately. Charles was our server and was courteous, friendly and attentive to our table. The food quality is still great! Just note that the large bowl just means more broth and noodles (not protein).I just noticed the owners response to my last message and I appreciate the attention to our concerns.We definitely felt the difference in energy, employees, and service this time around and look forward to recommending the restaurant to family and friends.

Review №3

2023-11-17 08:09:56

Ok so the food is usually good... if they get your order right. We go here because its the best pho place in the area. But compared to before covid.... the difference is night and day. Always check your food if ordering to go. Of the past 4 times we have ordered 3 of 4 there was something missing or incorrect. Be prepared to wait. Even if there is nobody in the restaurant it is rare that the order is ready when you go in. The yt waiter has been there awhile and he tries his hardest to make everybody happy but a lot of what happens as Ive observed, is out of his control. There is a very obvious language barrier amongst certain restaurant staff vs wait staff, and the results are passed on to the customers. Compared to the other restaurants in the vicinity, Pho Ca Dao still has the best food. Its the rest of the restaurant experience that needs improvement. My advice, order to go.

Review №4

2023-10-31 23:08:24

I was craving some vegetarian Pho and randomly picked Pho Ca Dao. Damn tasty pha. I had added some tofu. A regular bowl was enough to fill my belly.Service was good. They use this robot thing to deliver food. Just like in Japan.Interior was clean and maintained. I was a little cold but thats on me.Overall a good experience and will return.

Review №5

2023-02-06 07:12:10

Good portions, had the big Pho and enjoyed it all the way, the spring rolls were the biggest I had so far, they do have draft beer, and was Ice cold man, that was so nice, had an 805, next time Ill have a Sapporo. Afterwards I had a green Jasmine hot tea.They were súper friendly and theres even a server robot that brings you the food!

Review №6

2023-01-03 21:52:19

Here is 5 Stars for service and food. Meet a friend here from Georgia and he loved it! Good flavored broth pho. Had the filet mignon pho #1 and the meat was very good. The Boba Thai tea was also good. Great place for families as they offer good priced kids meals that include drinks. Other dishes we had was the fried rice was excellent!

Review №7

2023-07-09 21:42:15

Slow service, slow food, low quality meat inside pho (old, yellow fat on side of the meat in picture), bad quality noodles, but good decorations.

Review №8

2023-09-17 20:58:03

Lazy Sunday . drove by stopped.. best food Ive had in awhile! Egg meatloaf, grilled chicken & egg rolls created my own plate..nice lil salad didnt even need sauce!!! Very fresh food...Food has so much flavor!! I also picked up two large pho broth delish!! Love sipping at night or in AM.. service was excellent too!

Review №9

2023-11-02 04:32:38

Food is fantastic. Expect to wait a few minutes to be seated during busy times. Our food came out quickly once we ordered👍

Review №10

2022-04-03 00:43:23

Chicken on picture not cook well (raw)poor service, slow and never checked on table.Sorry it is the truth, I support local business but definitely neger come back here.Recommended: nop, not the best place to eat.NOTE: I had 2 stars but lowered to 1 because they not even bring the check to pay.