Pho Leo & Grill

Great place to get Vietnamese food in San Diego; I don’t normally eat Pho outside my house 😅, but Pho Leo is expectational. Moreover, their grill pork is fantastic on rice, the broth on the side is great as well. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

New! Great Items on the menu , large dining room with tables and booths, great for family dinners Staff welcoming with quick service Reasonable prices. Ordered Spring Rolls nice portion and ice dirty Thai tea added coffee to it yummy! Vermicelli with grilled pork and if you like spicy the chili sauce on the table is fire good! Very filing would certainly go back to try other items on the menu.

We came on the grand opening day. First impression: the restaurant is massive, clean, and new. Food: We were very impressed with the food, service and aesthetic of the restaurant. Coming from the SF bay area/San Jose, we had high expectations for Vietnamese food and Pho Leo did not disappoint. Favorite dishes: pho short rib and pork chop broken rice. The pho broth was clear and flavorful. The meat choices were plentiful and fresh. The BBQ meat on the broken rice was marinated to perfection. We came in the big group so we ordered multiple items to try. We liked all different types of bbq pork. Must try item: BBQ short rib as most other Vietnamese restaurants don't have them. There are also chicken pho and grilled chicken dishes, although we didn't try them, saving them for the next visit. Drink: must try salted plum drink, Thai tea (fresh brewed) and lychee tea. Service: quick even though it was busy. Our waitress was so nice and gave us good recommendations. Overall it's a brand new restaurant that is worth checking out as the food is top notch, the place is big so great for big groups as well. There is a section at the back that would be great for hosting parties, events or company lunch or dinner. I highly recommend Pho Leo. We will be back for sure . Glad that San Diego now has a great authentic restaurant that is comparable to the ones in the OC and San Jose.

Tried Pho Leo during their soft opening and was genuinely impressed. As someone who’s eaten Vietnamese food all over San Diego, I can say the pho here is delicious and clearly made with very fresh ingredients. The broth was flavorful and balanced, and while some of the meat had a very “clean” taste, it still worked well in the dish. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. You could tell they’re still working out a few operational kinks, but that’s expected during a soft opening. Overall, a strong start for Pho Leo, definitely worth checking out! Rating: 4.5/5

(Update from my most recent visit 8/7, beef rib was super tough, the brisket was also very stingy/chewy this time. Wish it was consistent and as perfect as the first time. All i ate from my pho leo soup were my 2 beef ball halfs.) First time here, the food was delicious along with the customer service. Kaitlyn was really nice and attentive even though we showed up soon before closing. I also messed up on my order and she insisted on having it corrected. We will be coming back here for sure.

Really good vegetarian Pho. The full flavor of the broth and the variety of veggies is really nice. We also had the Vermicelli noodles with tofu. Wow! Talk about tasty and healthy all in one.

(3/5 stars means solid, as expected) Update: the second day went much smoother since they made guests wait to be seated rather than seating all the open tables. We got both the egg and rice noodles dishes dry, meaning the soup came on the side. The toppings were the same and portion sizes were the same. The side soup was a pork broth and was good. This is what should’ve came with the broken rice dish we got but was probably mistakenly pho broth. Rice noodles hu tieu - note: the true meaning of hu tieu is a starch chewy noodle. This was not hu tieu, it was fresh pho noodle. The texture of fresh pho noodle is soft. This one was a little on bland side. Egg noodles mi - the sauce was way too salty and there was a giant clump in the egg noodles that was raw in the center. But I enjoyed the egg noodle texture way more than the rice noodle. I would recommend egg noodle between the 2 if you had to pick. But for $16.50, the noodle portions were too small. My senior parents have smaller appetites and even they were still hungry after. Bottom line: stick to the pho dishes since those are better flavor and portion size for the price. ——————————————— This must be the biggest cleanest Vietnamese restaurant I've ever seen! Also very bold promotional choice offering 50% off all food items. Though it’s hard to tell if they shorted the portions due to the promotion since our broken rice Leo was missing pork chop and spare rib. It used to be a Chinese buffet back in the day that my family have been too. Very cool how they've changed the space for this restaurant. All the tables, chairs, and booths are new and have firm cushion. We took my Vietnamese parents here on the first day and no line at 10am opening time--walked right in. All the servers are friendly and well-informed. They checked on us frequently and were apologetic for the kitchen delays. Alexis was great! We ordered egg rolls, pho special, pho short rib, pho Leo, and broken rice Leo. The eggrolls came out fast, hot out of the fryer and were tasty. The fish sauce has a nice spicy kick. For pho, they have the regular (chewy) noodles or the fresh rice noodles that are wider and not chewy. We prefer chewy noodles so we all got the regular. The fresh noodles become soggy in hot broth. The regular noodles had nice perfectly cooked texture. All of our pho also came out quickly. The pho broth was sweeter than we like. Just to note: The pho special doesn't come with meatballs, but the pho Leo came with meatballs. The pho Leo was huge and came with so much noodles!! It was like the XL train bowl size of the old days. In their pho the rare meat is ribeye so it is super tender and has good flavor. The short rib beef meat slides off the rib bone and is tender, but not seasoned. The broken rice Leo took much longer to come out. Overall it was okay. The pho broth it came with didn't really go well together. The pork meat was cut too thin to enjoy only 1 piece. It was missing 1 spare rib and 1 pork chop and lacked flavor. Pho is solid and we would like to come back to try their other dishes. Parking is plenty and easy in the large parking lot. Location is easy to get to.

I love Vietnamese food, I've had it in Vietnam the 4 times I went, and countless times in Orange County, so I'm going to be constructive, because I want people to have an authentic experience. This restaurant took over a former Chinese AYCE located in midway near Point Loma and OB. It's been renovated and is beautifully decorated and modern now. There is plenty of parking and plenty of seating inside. We came at opening for their soft opening, so we were seated right away, however there was a line about 1 hour after opening. Our waitress took our order and the phở came out in about 15 minutes. Our broken rice came out about 45 minutes later after we had to ask about it. We ordered multiple different phở. The phở broth is very sweet, more than I'm used too, but was good. The bánh phở (noodles) were very chewy and firm. The beef rib was tender, moderately beefy, but very under seasoned. My wife's special phở was missing one of the meats and my broken rice Leo was missing some of the meats spelled out in the menu. See my pictures. Maybe it was due to this being a soft opening, but they still seem to be working out the kinks. Since it's half off right now, I'll give them a pass, but once they fully open, I hope they fix the little hiccups.

Delicious broth and yummy fresh noodles. Also, the service was excellent! We will be back

When you walk in the atmosphere is lively and welcoming. The staff were friendly and quick. The food portions were hugeeeeee. The water was a little metallicy but the green tea was great. I personally wasn't a fan of there special noodles, but I'm a texture person so that wasn't the move to me. But that isn't to say they weren't good to others.

Upbeat new Vietnamese in Point Loma. Staff so welcoming and positive . Food was fresh delicious and beautiful !! My new favorite !

Came to Pho Leo & Grill in Point Loma for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! Plenty of parking, which is always a plus. At first we were a little skeptical because the restaurant has such a modern look, we weren't sure if the flavors would be authentic. We ordered the beef bone pho and the grilled pork chop rice plate, and everything was excellent. The broth had depth and richness, the kind you want in a good pho, and the pork chop was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Service was friendly and attentive too, which made the whole experience even better. Best part? My dad, who is a true Vietnamese man and definitely picky about his pho, gave his stamp of approval. That says a lot! Definitely recommend if you're in the area.

You know it'll be a good by: 1. Walk in and the aroma of a home cooked pho broth hits you back to the good old days. 2. Customers scatter around include both young couples, families, and older Asian folks. 3. They're rolling piping hot pho bowls and platters of rice plates on carts to you and the others. Overall, very large and clean spot. Hostesses are so friendly and welcoming (huge win for the restaurant). Menu is simple (to the point it's almost Americanized) but the food coming out of the kitchen is very very authentic and delicious. It's truly comparable to places like Little Saigon in Garden Grove, and the Viet restaurants in San Jose. Pho broth was mostly clear, and clean (not fatty/oily), and complimented with adequate portion sizes of meats. I left full. I hope people go out of their way to find this hidden gem.

I'd give it a one star but I know those sometimes somehow disappear. Space is clean, but that's the only redeeming quality about this place and there are MANY other delicious Vietnamese options to choose from in this area. Not only did they get my order wrong multiple times, they didn't make any attempt at good customer service. I asked for my food to go because the experience was so awful and they made me pack it up myself - I guess maybe normal but it felt like adding injury to insult. On the taste note, everything was bland and slightly off. My nem nuong cuon was also burned and I could taste the more than chargrilled flavor. It was inedible. Just go somewhere else. Examples: Pho Point Loma & Grill or The Pho Shop.

I ordered the pho and the mango tea. The pho broth was delicious and the fresh noodles were delicious and not chewy at all! The tea was not too sweet and delicious. I would come back for the fresh noodles.

Had lunch here with the family and loved it! The space is super clean, spacious, and welcoming. The pho was flavorful, and the broken rice with BBQ chicken was delicious. Service was fantastic our server even brought out a coloring sheet and pencil for the kids, which we really appreciated. We'll definitely be back!

My boyfriend and I would frequent Pho Point Loma (right across the street) as it's been there for years but it's nice to see more asian businesses pop up especially in the Point Loma area where there is barely any asian options as is. Upon entering we were surprised to see how huge this place is. However, the menu is very small. It's only one sheet front and back. Considering the size of this place I would think maybe their menu would offer more. We got the pho and dry egg noodles. The pho broth was very interesting. I can't quite put my tongue on it but it has a strong star anise flavor yet it is very light. The egg rolls were good but the portion was small. My egg noodles were also good however I felt the portion was small. The prices are average for the area. Not cheap by any means. I also got their homemade boba tea. If you love sugary drinks this is right up your alley (I enjoyed it very much). You can tell whoever made this place put their heart and soul into the restaurant. All the little touches show that they care. The servers were all young which is different from most viet places that usually have the older folks serving the food. It feels young, fresh, and a little hip. Overall, this place isn't by any means the best Vietnamese food in SD but it's good for the Point Loma area!

Dropped off the bf to the airport and wanted to take myself out to dinner, so thanks to Yelp for the help to find this spot for me! I love me some Vietnamese food! It always hits the spot. For hot summer days and nights, vermicelli is my favorite go to dish. The pickled carrotsc fresh shredded lettuce and mint leaves, plus I asked for basil makes this cool dish so fresh and light and just perfect during my follicular phase! If you're lost rn ladies, look up cycle syncing so you can learn how to bio hack your way into a healthier you! Yeah, better skin, no more bloating, aging? Pft, that's for old timers! In this date and age, we got technology to eat our way back to vitality and our ultimate health! Back to food review! I love that they have a fresh grill here, because the grilled meats is the star of this dish! The portion is so big I can eat this for lunch tomorrow too. The restaurant is so spacious, so dining alone didn't feel odd. I had my own table with a view by the window. Let's normalize taking ourselves out ladies. We don't always have to be on dates, or have someone to eat with. I honestly enjoy sitting in silence, unbothered sometimes. Look how generous they were with the basil and hot sauce! Btw, the hot sauce they have is made in house and it's spicy af! It's so good though, but you have been warned! My mouth is in fiyah!!! The lady that was my server is so sweet and attentive. Checked back to see how the food was tasting, and the food came out pretty quickly and noodles were so fresh! Not overly cooked, which is my pet peeve. Give me soggy noodles and I will throw it back at you! lol just kidding, I will definitely get offended and send it back though. Lastly, they make a sweet sauce to pour into your bowl so there's a umami, savory and sweet sauce to toss into your salad/noodle dish. If you have never tried this, it's a great alternative to pho on a hot day! Come back for pho when it's cooler out. Enjoy

A long vacant Chinese buffet in the Midway District is now the home of a new Vietnamese restaurant. Pho Leo & Grill debuted in the middle of last month with a 50% discount offered during its soft opening weekends. The staff severely underestimated the initial customer demand as we tried to visit for a Saturday lunch and was told the wait for a table would be at least an hour. We decided to leave because one of our friends who was already seated with her party had waited over an hour and a half to get their correct food order!! When I returned on a weekday evening a few weeks ago, the place was less than 1/4 full. Parking was ample in the lot to the east of the building because the fast food joint in that section was closed for business. The dining capacity was huge and had to be over 100 because it used to seat that many for an AYCE buffet. Along the back of the room was a long window to the kitchen preparation area in which you could observe the cooks grilling various proteins. The menu was split between two laminated pages. One sheet listed the pho and broken rice. There were seven choices for the former and five choices for the latter. Appetizers, noodles, and vermicelli made up the other sheet. There were six, three, and one selection for each of these categories. I don't know if there are plans to expand the offerings because it seemed limited compared to other local pho eateries. For my meal, I started with the Spring Rolls which came as a pair. Each roll was stuffed with pork, shrimp, rice vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprouts, and mint inside a rice paper wrap. The size of the rolls and the peanut sauce for dipping were comparable to elsewhere. A bowl of the Vermicelli with Grilled Pork was my entree. Cucumbers, carrots, lettuce, bean sprouts, and pickled vegetables accompanied the rice noodles and pork inside the bowl. A cup of fish sauce was provided on the side to pour into the vessel. I found the quantity of meat to be ample, but I wanted more noodles for the base. The speed of service and accuracy of making my order were on point which was a welcome sight given the operational difficulties they experienced during their early days. The average rating of my two trips to Pho Leo & Grill was at a three star level.

New just recently opened good location lots of parking huge dining area with booths and table style seatings. Staff welcoming and helpful with menu items. Started with Spring Roll that had shrimp, pork , vermicelli and veggies with a good dipping sauce. Vermicelli with grilled pork and egg roll it was a good size portion that will fill you up and the flavors delicious. Dirty Thai Tea yes! It's Thai tea with a float of coffee on top so you get both in one iced drink yummy . Condiments at the table hoisin sauce , sriracha and chili sauce spicy and good Dining experience great! Will certainly return and please have Mango Sticky Rice :)

A new, spacious restaurant in Point Loma. We waited a week after their grand opening to try it, and unfortunately, this establishment was an extreme disappointment. It wasn't too busy when we visited for lunch. There were plenty of employees, yet, the service still wasn't up-to-par. I understand that it's new but employees should know what's on the menu and what's being served. When we placed our order, we had the server confirm what was asked. And, the order still arrived at the table wrong. When the food runner delivered our order, he didn't know what he was delivering. He wasn't confident on what he was placing on the table and stood there with gloved hands on his hips and shrugged shoulders. So, that basically caused 3/4 of our table to eat the wrong meal. By the time we each took our first bites, we realized the bowls were all mixed up. There's a few different pho options, and everyone at the table chose the "create your pho" option, including a choice of fresh or regular noodles. So if you're opting for that, you may want to actually toss/mix the bowl to confirm that it's your bowl before eating. We also had a broken rice with chicken plate that we asked to make sure no pork was included. Once again, the server confirmed no pork and what happened? The plate had fried pork bits with scallion on top of the rice. So, for the ones who cannot eat pork, please triple check. There's also not many choices for a vegetarian either. So, heads up. The pho broth is on the sweeter side. Nothing wrong with a sweet pho because some regions are like so but the flavor wasn't that great. It was underwhelming. The only good thing about it was the noodles option, that's it. As for the rice plate, the chicken was flavorful and grilled nicely. It came with a side of pickled vegetables that were barely pickled. Would it leave you craving more? Absolutely not. Drinks came after the food order. Homemade fruit teas served in a bottle that wasn't chilled. Togo ice cup was requested and delivered without a lid. Peach tea, fresh lemonade, and salty preserved plum with club soda drinks all not in our favor. Overall, a waste of money. There's definitely better pho places in the area.

I visited Pho Leo for the soft opening. They offered 50% for the weekend. I ordered the Broken Rice Leo combination plate. Broken rice was room temperature and had low moisture content. Mild flavor was ok. Soup had green onions in it and had a nice flavor. I prefer soup with meat and veggies in it. Pork rib was tender with nice char and I liked the smoky flavor. Pork chop was cut thin and had a nice smoky flavor. What I didn't like about the 2 meats is they were marinated in some kind of sauce with garlic in it and I tasted quite a bit of garlic. Server was nice and provided very good service.

(3/5 stars means solid, as expected) Update: the second day went much smoother since they made guests wait to be seated rather than seating all the open tables. We got both the egg and rice noodles dishes dry, meaning the soup came on the side. The toppings were the same and portion sizes were the same. The side soup was a pork broth and was good. (This pork soup is what should've came with the broken rice dish yesterday when they served with pho broth). Rice noodles hu tieu - note: the true meaning of hu tieu is a starch chewy noodle. This was not hu tieu, it was fresh pho noodle. The texture of fresh pho noodle is soft. This one was a little on bland side. Egg noodles mi - the sauce was way too salty and there was a giant clump in the egg noodles that was raw in the center. But I enjoyed the egg noodle texture way more than the rice noodle. I would recommend egg noodle between the 2 if you had to pick. But for $16.50, the noodle portions were too small. My senior parents have smaller appetites and even they were still hungry after. Bottom line: stick to the pho dishes since those are better flavor and better portion size for the price.

Here's what I ordered: Broken Rice special with pork chop plus an added spare rib with a dirty Thai tea. FOOD: (B) The food was good but not great. The flavor of the meat (pork chop & spare rib) was comparable to many other viet restaurants. The pork chop was thin than I expected. The Tau Hu Ky was small (2inx1in) compared to Pho Van & NHU Y. The side soup was served warm and a bit on the sweeter side. The STAR of the rice plate for me was the pickled cauliflower! Very unexpected. Would I order this plate again? Probably but with the spare rib instead of pork chop. The spare rib was meatier and the texture was better. If you love Vietnamese coffee and Thai tea the dirty Thai tea is for you! The best of both..... I'm wired! SERVICE: (A) I was seated right away on a Monday late afternoon (5:30pm) My server was great! Kudos to Allysa for being friendly nice and attentive. Check wasn't given while I was still eating was a big plus. She checked in often but not too much where it became annoying. AMBIANCE: (C) Fairly chill and quiet. Modern new and expected. You don't have the usually chopsticks, soup spoons and sauce cups already at your table like Pho Hoa in City Heights. Definitely catered to a specific demographic. I did have a visitor (fly) visit at the end of my meal. Would I come back? Yes, to try their PHO and Egg Noodles and update my review. Update: PHO (D) got the Pho Leo with Fresh noodles. underwhelming something was off with the broth. Didn't get much protein with it don't be fooled by the "rib" it was not tender at all tried to take a bite and was chewy more bone than meat . No aroma. The fresh noodles were wider but all broke apart when trying to pick it up. Definitely would not recommend.

I love Vietnamese food, I've had it in Vietnam the 4 times I went, and countless times in Orange County, so I'm going to be constructive, because I want people to have an authentic experience. This restaurant took over a former Chinese AYCE located in midway near Point Loma and OB. It's been renovated and is beautifully decorated and modern now. There is plenty of parking and plenty of seating inside. We came at opening for their soft opening, so we were seated right away, however there was a line about 1 hour of waiting after opening. Our waitress took our order and the phở came out in about 15 minutes. Our broken rice came out about 45 minutes later after we had to ask about it. The egg rolls were crispy and flavorful with plenty of filling. We ordered multiple different phở. The phở broth is very sweet, more than I'm used too, but it was overall flavorful. The bánh phở (noodles) were very chewy and firm. The beef rib was tender, moderately beefy, but very under seasoned. My wife's special phở was missing one of the meats and my broken rice Leo was missing some of the meats spelled out in the menu. We didn't know about this until we went home and reviewed the menu. See my pictures. Maybe it was due to this being a soft opening, but they still seem to be working out the kinks. Since it's half off right now, I'll give them a pass, but once they fully open, I hope they fix the little hiccups.

I had the chance to try this spot during their friends and family night, and it's safe to say I'll be coming back! I ordered the rice plate with short rib, and it was absolutely amazing. The ribs were perfectly cooked tender and juicy. What really stood out was the homemade fish sauce that came with the dish. It paired beautifully with everything on the plate and brought all the flavors together. They also pickle their own carrots and daikon which balanced the flavors of the meat. Portions were generous without being overwhelming. The interior was spacious compared to most pho restaurants. Perfect place for small and large groups. It's clear that a lot of care goes into the food here. Excited to come back and try more items on the menu next time!

Finally fresh noodle pho in San Diego!!!! :''') TLDR: different from most pho places in SD and 100% worth a try! Unique items and hard to find ingredients I came for the soft opening because I heard they have a com tam grill and I was suuuuper interested! The place is gigantic, tons of space and seating, perfect for huge groups. It was their soft opening so they were still getting used to service and had only a few menu items available. Pho Ribs: super solid pho but with FRESH NOOOODLE. I have been on the hunt for fresh noodle pho for years, pretty sure this is the first place in SD to have it. If you love pho, def come try it. I've only had fresh noodle in Vietnam and Bay area, so suuuuper happy theres one here!! They also had rice patty herb on the side! Com Tam: they have a full on visible GRILL where you can watch them grill your meats!! I've never seen that before here in the US!! They also pickle their own veggies, including pickled cauliflower which was unique and a game changer! Their fish sauce was super spicy, just how i like it lmao. DEF try the crab cake, was sooo tasty. Compared to most pho places here, i feel like this place brought really unique items to their menu, making them stand out a lot more. I've been to a lot of pho places but this us the first time in a while that a place made an impression on me

YUMM New pho joint in San Diego! The space has a nice open concept layout with a clean and modern vibe, love the lighting. What really caught our eye were the two grills in the back, such a unique touch and fun to watch in action. Flame grilled meat is so nice to see. We ordered the pho with 2 rib bones and the com tam with 3 rib bones. The pho broth was deeply flavorful, and I loved the flat noodles, you don't see this often in San Diego. The rib bones added a nice richness, but if you're craving something more classic, I'd recommend going with the regular combination pho for that nostalgic, traditional experience. There's a specific herb Ngo Om that no pho restaurant has but this does, often used in Vietnam (autheticity points!). Every bowl is served piping hot, this is a huge plus. Their com tam dish here will be the go to dish for me. It came with a crab cake that swapped out the usual egg (cha trung) and wow, I could honestly eat five of them lol. You can really taste the crab in every bite. What tied the whole dish together was their house fish sauce, spicy, tangy, with a hint of pineapple. I would consider buying a side of their sauce if it was an option. Chef Leo, came by our table and gave us a warm welcome. He even offered a quick tour of the space and shared insights about the food. You can tell he puts his heart into every dish. The restaurant is spotless, organized, and ran with care. It's a family business and the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Vietnamese food in a welcoming and well designed space. We'll definitely be back! Lots of parking

Location is new so the inside of the restaurant is clean and when we went it was pretty empty. I appreciated that the restaurant offers their homemade noodle or packaged for the pho. My spouse said the pho was "okay" she said that it almost tasted sweet which she wasn't expecting. Not necessarily bad, but different. The vermicelli bowl was served with I thought would be a fish oil/ sauce but it was also sweet. Chicken was not as grilled as some other places I've been to. It was good but not great. Prices were a okay for the serving sizes. I wish I could give more information about this place but I do feel like it was mediocre. Wasn't awful but not the best I've had either. I most likely won't be back.

Came here a few weeks after their recent soft opening. Place is super big and clean. Nice to have another pho option in the Sports Arena Midway area. Ordered the Pho Leo special and it was generous in portion. There are 2 noodle options to choose from, either fresh wider flat noodles or their standard thin noodles. I chose the fresh and it was on point. Will be trying the thin option next time. The pho broth was above average and on the slightly sweeter and thin side. I tend to prefer a fattier heartier pho broth. I don't hold this against this store because it could be a regional and preference issue. At least the broth was still delish and not diluted like a lot of places these days. The accompanying standard platter of bean sprouts, peppers, lime, and basil were all on point as were the sauces. Their homemade chili sauce was like crack to me. I could not get enough. Lastly, a big shout out to the 2 waitresses Dana and Alyssa who were both super friendly and attentive, coming by to refill my drink and chat about their grand opening experience and what else to try on their menu. I look forward to coming back for their broken rice and egg noodle dishes. This review will be updated after that.

Nicely designed interior, pleasant service. However, I ordered the vermicelli with grilled pork and the pork, while tasty, was scant. Not sure if I'll return, but if I do I plan to order something else.

My Husband and I came to visit PHO LEO & GRILL on their first day of their Soft opening on June 14, 2025. We arrived the moment they opened their door and inside I believe that only 7 tables were occupied, but after an Hour the place got so packed. Since we came early, we had high hopes that we were gonna be eating well and that the food will be delivered fast. UNFORTUNATELY, all of the food that we ordered was completed in 1 HOUR and 40 mins . One of our orders was BROKEN RICE with GRILLED PORK, it kept coming back to our table three times, despite me saying that we already had the Broken Rice with Grilled Pork and that what we had been waiting for was our BROKEN RICE with PORK CHOP. The MOST ANNOYING PART of our experience here is that THEY WERE CHANGING the INGREDIENTS from what they described on the MENU without letting us know first when their ingredients were not available. For EXAMPLE i ordered the GRILLED PORK SAUSAGE ROLL and they delivered a SHRIMP ROLL. I told our server "Look at your LIST of what we ordered and tell me what you see" and she said yes, it was the GRILLED PORK SAUSAGE ROLL. So she brought it back to the Kitchen and back to me again with a wrong one, this time she brought out a GRILLED PORK ROLL, so i sent it back again to the kitchen and they came back with the same GRILLED PORK ROLL and told me the KITCHEN said it was because they didn't have the GRILLED PORK SAUSAGE ROLL that day. OMG PLEASE if you don't have the INGREDIENTS, DON'T REPLACE it with a different one WITHOUT ASKING US FIRST and please COME BACK TO THE TABLE of YOUR CUSTOMER and LET THEM KNOW it is not available. Another example was my VERMICELLI with GRILLED PORK, you have the option to choose add-ons to your Vermicelli noodles, so I saw on their menu a picture of a Grilled Shrimp with a head and shell on for $3 each, so I ordered 2 of them and confirmed with our server if it really was the whole shrimp 'coz it's $3 each, and she said they were. So the Vermicelli noodles came and my order of Shrimps were not there, so I sent it back to the kitchen 'coz my Shrimps were missing and when it came back there were Shrimps, but with no head and shell like as beautiful in their picture. So again, I told our Server to let the Kitchen know what i really ordered for an extra $6 for 2 grilled shrimp with the head on and the shell still. She came back and said the KITCHEN said it was not available today. Geez, again don't replace the customer's order without letting them know first :( My Patience was getting lesser on what was happening , we were among the 7 customers who came the moment they opened their Door at 10:00am and still they completed our food after 1 hour and 40 minutes and within those times there were so many ERRORS. There were 3 MORE ERRORS that happened within the 1 hours and 40 minutes while we were there, but I don't want to write more here. So FAR with all the FRUSTRATIONS, the POSSITIVE i can SHARE here on YELP is that THEIR GRILLED MEATS were REALLY DELICIOUS and TENDER!!!! I ordered a lot so that I could try which one were the good ones so that when we come back with our son i already know which one to order next time for my Son. Here is what I ordered to try: *BROKEN RICE with PORK CHOP *BROKEN RICE with SPARE RIB *BROKEN RICE with GRILLED PORK *PHO SHORT RIBS *EGG ROLL *GRILLED PORK SAUSAGE ROLL *THREE COLOR DESSERT *THAI MILK TEA *VERMICELLI with GRILLED PORK with an added side of 2 GRILLED SHRIMPS There's plenty of parking around. The inside was very Spacious. My other orders that they messed up so many times they removed from our bill 'coz what happened was really frustrating. In spite of all of the Frustration we experienced, I wont rate this 1 star, but three Stars since it was a new restaurant and it was their first soft opening day, they still have a lot to learn and improve. Thank you Ashley for your nice greetings the moment we got in and Thank you Jessica and Dana for coming back & front to the Kitchen to check what was happening on our food. We will see you again in a Month or so and WE ARE HOPING the KITCHEN is ALREADY ORGANIZED and IMPROVED by then with preparing food orders.

I absolutely love Pho Leo! I usually avoid eating out for pho because most places overdo it with MSG, but Pho Leo is different. The broth is rich, smooth, and tastes truly authentic, without that overwhelming salty aftertaste. What really sets this place apart is their fresh, house-made noodles, so delicious and a rare find. On top of that, the space has a modern, elegant vibe that makes dining here feel extra special. Also, customer service was great, very attentive! I'm thrilled that Point Loma finally has a Vietnamese spot like this. Thank you, Pho Leo...we'll definitely be back! :)

Came in today with a couple friends to try it out. Menu was small and that's OK, more attention provided to what they make Staff was incredibly delightful, quick, and knowledgeable. Food was outstanding, the pho, egg rolls, and pork sausage rolls were all outstanding. We'll definitely be frequenting this place and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for pho/broken rice. Couldn't recommend the place any more, tasty all around!

Ask for the fresh noodles! Worth it! Place is clean and welcoming. The servers are very accommodating. Had the short rib pho. It was delicious! The broth had such a great flavor. Definitely coming back!

Food is good. Broth is light, fresh noodles are a must get, and the meat is really soft and tender. Chili sauce is actually spicy and flavorful. But the amount of food in the bowl doesn't seem much compared to other local pho restaurants. Place is brand new and spacious! But service... servers are nice but the wait time for a non-packed restaurant is long. Had to ask twice for extra lime. Waited 25 min for the check because nobody checked or walked by us in that time. Ended up walking to the front to pay and they said "sorry if we made you wait."

We travelled from WA to here and gave Pho Leo and Grill a try. The foods here are tasty and delicious. We ordered Pho Leo and Special broken rice combo. They are good. The taste of Pho likes homemade. My kids likes the broken rice combo . The soup comes with rice is good as well. Desert is good too . The service is friendly and nice. I would recommend this restaurant if you are in town.

Welcoming vibe as soon as I walked through the door, the smell made me extremely hungry! The Pho broth delivered deliciousness to perfection and didn't make my tongue numb. I recommend the house noodles nice chewiness/texture and doesn't get soggy too quickly. The calamari was delicious as well the breading had seasoning in it The service was good, the server was nice but seemed a bit overwhelmed, could have checked on us a bit more for water refills, or to sell more soda. I would suggest investing in a soda machine to offer free refills instead of selling can soda. I definitely recommend Pho Leo & Grill, and will be going back to try their Broken rice dish next along with more of their calamari, the employees were super friendly and the food was phenomenal.

Everything was so yummy! Appetizers and pho came out fast. Customer service was amazing. The meat quality was also great! They play great music

Worth the wait! Been driving by for a year as they underwent remodeling and finally got to give it a try tonight. The interior design is impressive and the restaurant is spotless. Brand new everything from tables to chairs to flooring + tons of room for small or large groups. Menu and flavors were off the chart. Plating was beautiful, toppings and pickled vegetables were super crispy and fresh - makes all the difference. The pho noodles were the best I've had in SD and the Broken Rice and Spare Rib was unreal. Super cool to see the rotisserie and grill through the open kitchen and watch the food be made to order. This spot brings some much needed newness to the Rosecrans restaurant scene. 5 stars frfr.

My family and I recently tried out a new pho spot, even though we felt a little disloyal to our usual favorite! Here's a quick rundown of our experience: The service was incredibly friendly, helpful, and efficient. The staff was happy to joke around, teach us how to open chopsticks, and still had our food ready in no time. The menu is compact, but don't let that discourage you. They've truly mastered their craft! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and incredibly fresh. I especially liked the broth (yum!). We tried the pho special, fresh shrimp rolls, and egg rolls, and all of them were amazing--we had absolutely no complaints. The ambiance was gorgeous, clean, open, and very inviting. Something we noticed was that there were no TVs, which created no distractions and allowed for good conversation

The service was underwhelming. After being seated for about 10 minutes without any acknowledgment, I had to flag down a staff member to ask who our server was. A young woman said she'd let him know--but after another 5 minutes, she ended up being our server. We ordered the Pho Special, broken rice with pork, vermicelli with pork, and the grilled BBQ spring rolls (which never arrived). The pho was just okay--on the sweeter side, and the meat was cut thicker than the traditional thin slices. The broken rice with BBQ pork was decent, but the pork lacked flavor, as if the seasoning didn't stick during grilling. The vermicelli dish was disappointing--the pork looked gray and tasted like it had been boiled and barely touched the grill. The interior renovations are nicely done, but the AC wasn't on when we arrived, so it was uncomfortably warm until more guests showed up and they turned it on. All in all, not a great experience. I probably won't be returning--Pho Point Loma across the street remains my go-to.

Regarding food, it's great in quality and quantity. Pho bowls are big and the broth is flavorful with the option of thin and wide noodles. My partner had a broken rice dish. The meat was cooked well and had the "not to sweet" BBQ flavor I really love. It came with a fresh Cha Trung which really brought me back to my childhood. Regarding ambience, the interior design is clean, spacious, and stylish. They have an open kitchen that looks incredibly clean and organized. The music they play is loud enough to fill the silence and echoes above in the high ceiling so it's not getting in the way of your conversations. The spacing between tables keeps your conversations more isolated; ultimately it's roomy! Service is great. Staff are attentive, considerate, and friendly. Bathroom is very clean!

Great service with a smaller menu which concentrates on the quality of each dish rather than offering a ton of options that's aren't that great. Love this spot!! Pho broth is fantastic and the fresh grilled pork sausage is amazing!!

We visited pho Leo for the first time and they did not disappoint! The team was extremely attentive to all our needs and went above and beyond to cater to our group. Every dish was incredible and well thought-out. My favorite was the Leo rice special for 2, which had all the traditional fixings you'd come to expect, and then some! The menu had all the core favorites when it comes to a Vietnamese restaurant, but with a unique twist to make each dish stand out. We can't wait to come back to try all the other items!

I eat at Vietnamese restaurants with my parents a lot especially in El Cajon aka Little Saigon. I wanted to go support a new local Vietnamese restaurant so here I am - when we entered the restaurant there was no one at the front to greet or seat us; when someone did come he was about to say something but went quiet & seated us (just an lol moment). Here I needed water so much... I ordered the Broken Rice Combo A (thit noung-grilled pork & shredded pork) but because I was so hungry I didn't realize that I received the wrong order which was regular broken rice that comes with only thit nuong - so that's a mega bummer. The meat was very thin but plenty, it was good at first but after each bite the meat marinade is SUPER SALTY? Meat was also kinda dry & tough. Broth was also quite salty so only water was the helpful item I had. I've had plenty of this dish elsewhere but it'd never be that salty. BUT I DO APPRECIATE that the rice is legit broken rice, some restaurants will give you regular rice at times. Sadly I don't think I'll take my parents here.

We were in the Sports Arena area and saw this new pho place so decided to stop by and try it out. I think this use to be either a Sizzler or a Chinese buffet. Located off Midway Dr and Rosecrans. A very spacious restaurant with plenty of seating and parking is big since it's located in a shopping plaza. We went on a weekday during lunchtime so it wasn't crowded at all. The menu is straight to the point with lots of favorites for each category such as pho for noodles, a specific rice dish, a few appetizers, and some other items. Of course we went with the pho, cause that's the starting point on if it'll break or make it in this business. The one thing I liked and found interesting about the menu was how u can choose what u wanted in your pho, a la carte style. It's not your basic pho where it comes with all the different meats and other ingredients you can in the bowl. If u just want plain noodles and broth, u can choose that. If u want just a specific meat like just briskets, u can do that. So that's pretty neat u can have those options. I went with rare rib eye, brisket, and flank. My kid went with plain noodles and rare rib eye, no onions or cilantro. Also u have two choices of pho noodles: regular style (thin version, kinda like vermicelli) and fresh style (a wider cut). The broth taste was good, not too salty and not too bland. I added hoisin sauce for more taste. The portion was generous and there were lots of meat. My kid also enjoyed his bowl. We also ordered a side of shrimp and pork spring rolls. Came with the peanut sauce for dipping. It wasn't bad but could be better. Felt like it was a little on the dry side with the wrapper and it was sticky. But the ingredients were fresh and good and the sauce was also good. Like I said, this restaurant is very spacious, so it shouldn't be a problem finding a table. Overall, this was a good place and definitely will try again when we're in the area.

Came in an hour before closing and was still warmly greeted. My kid ordered chicken pho with the regular rice noodles and I ordered a combination with the fresh made wide rice noodles and both came out; fast, hot, and delicious. We also ordered the regular fried egg rolls which came out just right, I'm used to them being burnt or the ingredients being old sometimes both. The place is well lit and the music isn't too loud. The bathrooms are also very clean.

Service was good. Pho is good. Broth is clean, tasty, sweet, and the beef rib, very soft and tender. Portion is nice. Vermicille with egg roll and thit nuong, was a little disappointing... What was good, the meat was grilled well, fresh, not old/reheated but not portioned well with the amount of noodle and garnish. Not as caramelized as other places. And came with only 1 egg roll, been nice if there were two. Otherwise, a very nice establishment inside, like the decoration and overall quality of food.

Pho Leo & Grill on Midway Dr is a new Pho joint that took over from the old Yum-Yum buffet's space. Now it's clean, modern, with tall ceilings, a roomy layout, and a nice open kitchen area with a laid-back vibe, not your typical cramped pho joint. Service was stellar. Our servers were friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The menu is refreshingly short and focused. We had the "Vermicelli with Grilled Meat" and the "Pho Leo". Everything tasted clean and well-balanced. The vegies fresh and the pho broth was rich and flavorful, none of that salty shortcut nonsense. Also loved that you have a choice of fresh noodles! Meat was tender across the board, but let me talk about that rib ... fell off the bone with zero resistance. See pic! Oh, and you have to try their "Dirty Thai Tea", apparently, made with a unique house blend you won't find anywhere else. Easily one of the best Thai teas I've ever had. Pho Leo's is a promising new pho spot in town. A well-designed, modern space that feels both spacious and welcoming with fantastic service, and flavor-packed dishes. Definitely coming back.

This place is amazing! The first time, I tried the Spare Rib pho, and the meat was perfectly tender with great flavor. On my next visit, I went for the regular pho with three toppings and was impressed by the generous portions--I left completely full and satisfied. What really sets them apart from other pho spots is their egg noodles (dry noodles) served with the soup on the side--so flavorful and unique! The service was equally great, with the staff checking in often and the food arriving quickly--hardly any wait at all!

The water was the best part of the meal. That shouldn't be something I should have to say ever... but it's true. The food, a simple vermicelli with grilled chicken, was barely edible.

Fairly new pho restaurant in Point Loma. This restaurant is spacious, beautiful and very modern. The staff is very nice and welcoming. The food was delicious and very flavorful. The dry egg noodles was my favorite. Soo good! Great food and great service! Can't wait to go back and try more food on the menu!

Hôm nay cả nhà kéo nhau đến ăn tối tại đây, vẫn phong cách phục vụ nhanh nhẹn và thân thiện. Không để chờ hơn 15 phút, 5 món đã được đặt trên bàn, 1 mì khô đặc biệt , 1 bún thịt nướng, 3 phở . Và trong tích tắc 5 tô cũng cạn sạch vì rất ngon, vừa miệng, miếng sườn trong tô phở được ninh rịu, thịt như tan đi trong miệng, tất cả mọi thứ từ cách trang trí thể hiện trên các món ăn ,hương vị và độ nóng của phở, đã được Chef hoàn thiện đến mức chuẩn. Sẽ sớm trở lại nữa vì phở, vì ly Dirty thai tea quá đỉnh, và vì ly soda chanh muối quá tuyệt luôn. Our whole family came here for dinner today. As always, the service was quick and friendly. In less than 15 minutes, all five dishes were served , one special dry noodle, one grilled pork vermicelli bowl, and three bowls of pho. In no time, the bowls were empty, everything was delicious and perfectly seasoned. The rib in the pho was tenderly simmered, the meat just melted in the mouth. Every detail, from the presentation of the dishes to the flavors and the steaming hot pho, showed the chef's mastery. We'll definitely be coming back soon for the pho, for the amazing Dirty Thai tea, and for the incredibly refreshing salted lemon soda. love Pho Leo&Grill.

Food I ordered the broken rice with pork chops, which was perfectly seasoned and grilled with just the right amount of char. The home made dipping fish sauce was mildly spicy and had a light, uniquely sweet and savory flavor. The side soup was made especially to accompany the broken rice dish and not just scooped from the pho broth pot, you can taste the difference! I had a taste of the broken rice with spareribs as well and I will definitely getting that on my next visit. The grilled spareribs are their signature for broken rice and it lived up to the hype. Service The servers were still under training but were attentive and helpful. Ambiance It's spacious, clean, and lively. Not your usual cramped pho spot. Plenty of space and distance from other customers.

Our first time here! I highly recommend. You are greeted by genuine friendly hostess and server took time to explain the menu. The restaurant is spotless and clean! Food was served pretty quickly and the meat was grilled upon order. The meat was tasty and the vegetables were yummy and fresh. The owner took time to ask how the service was and asked for our feedback. We will be coming back to try other dishes!!

Great fast service. Very comfortable booth seats Delicious vegetarian dishes. Especially the vermicelli salad noodles with tofu. The sauce was insanely tasty. Thai tea at the end was so yummy too! Also my husband beer, sculpin IPA, $5. July 4th special