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Pho Xpress - Reviews

6533 Mission Gorge Rd, 92120 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
415

Reviews

76.9%

Satisfaction

74

negative

22

neutral

319

positive

What people say about Pho Xpress

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Grace B.
Review date: 12/25/2025
7
Good Food, Extra Fees
Overall, it was a good dining experience. The soup was nice, but the meat portions were quite small. A key point to note is that the restaurant charges an extra fee for credit card payments, so it’s better to bring some cash before you go.
  • soup8
  • meat portions4
  • credit card payments3
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Morgan S.
Review date: 11/29/2025
8
Great Pho and Squid, Okay Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was largely positive, especially regarding the food and service. The service was fast and friendly, and the food was tasty. I particularly enjoyed the pho, which had a flavorful broth with perfectly springy noodles. The salt-and-pepper squid was also a standout, consistently having the right texture with a nice crunch and seasoning. The Vietnamese coffee was strong and perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up. However, the atmosphere was just okay, not ideal for a fancy date night. I'm also personally not a big fan of their bahn-mi sandwich. Overall, it's a great place for a casual meal with good food and service.
  • service9
  • prices8
  • food9
  • bahn-mi sandwich3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
james G.
Review date: 11/26/2025
9
Delicious Pho and Friendly Service
My experience at Pho Express was really good. I really like the Pho soup here; it’s really clean and simple and delicious. I’ve tried the shrimp soup, the chicken soup, and the brisket and steak soup, and all were very good. The staff is friendly and the service is fast. I highly recommend Pho Express!
  • Pho soup9
  • shrimp soup8
  • chicken soup8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Kevin G.
Review date: 05/26/2025
9
Great Casual Meal with Delicious Options
My experience at this restaurant was for a casual but nice meal. I thoroughly enjoyed the food, especially the shrimp spring rolls, the bahn mi, and the pho. The bobo drinks were also great. The service was excellent, and David was super cool! Overall, it was a very positive dining experience.
  • shrimp spring rolls10
  • bahn mi10
  • pho10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Danny H.
Review date: 05/19/2025
9
Excellent Beef Sandwich and Coffee
My experience at this restaurant was very enjoyable. I particularly loved the beef sandwich and the Vietnamese iced espresso coffee. The pricing is very competitive and fair. A special shoutout to David and his staff; they are friendly and consistently serve high quality food and beverages. They are conveniently located in the plaza off of Mission Gorge rd, next to Vons and Jersey Mikes.
  • beef sandwich9
  • Vietnamese iced espresso coffee9
  • pricing8
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Derek S.
Review date: 05/06/2025
9
Favorite Pho Spot - Delicious & Friendly
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was delicious, with good portion sizes. I particularly enjoyed the combination pho, and I was impressed that the noodles never stuck together. The salt and pepper calamari and the Vietnamese coffee were also great. The service was friendly, and the restaurant was clean. It's our favorite pho restaurant in the area, and we visit 2-3 times a month. They don't offer different sizes of pho, but the standard size is suitable for most adults.
  • pho9
  • noodles10
  • salt and pepper calamari9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
A T.
Review date: 04/09/2025
6
Mixed Feelings on Banh Mi and Vermicelli
My experience at the restaurant involved trying a chicken banh mi and a chicken vermicelli plate. The banh mi was good, but I didn't really enjoy the vermicelli plate.
  • chicken banh mi8
  • chicken vermicelli plate3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Khmei K.
Review date: 03/22/2025
6
Flavorful Broth, Disappointing Appetizers
My experience at the restaurant was a mixed bag. The pho broth was incredibly flavorful, and the rice was also quite good. However, the egg rolls and dumplings tasted like they came straight from the frozen food aisle, which was a significant letdown.
  • pho broth9
  • rice8
  • egg rolls3
  • dumplings3
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
hailun X.
Review date: 02/22/2025
2
Shockingly Small Portions, Especially for Asian Food
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing due to the incredibly small portions. I've lived here for 10 years and have never encountered such stinginess, especially from an Asian restaurant. I ordered the xpress combination soup and received ZERO pieces of tendon, despite it being listed on the menu. The cup also contained only about an inch's worth of noodles. It was the worst experience I've ever had at a pho restaurant.
  • portions1
  • tendon1
  • noodles1
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
D. D.
Review date: 02/22/2025
3
Disappointing Vermicelli and Stir Fry
My experience at the restaurant involved trying a vermicelli and stir fry dish. I found the portions to be very stingy and the flavor was not that flavorful. While I might consider trying the pho someday, I currently have no desire to go back.
  • portions2
  • flavor3
  • vermicelli and stir fry dish3

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