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Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1201 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: (805) 332-3378
Website: http://al-pho.cafes-city.com/
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AL PHO – Santa Maria, CA – Full Menu, Reviews, Photos
Welcome to AL PHO – 1201 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA. Low prices, excellent and prompt service. We are waiting for you!
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AL PHO is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Santa Maria, CA, that offers a range of traditional pho options, including vegetarian selections.
Reviews
Dan Lam
First time here for Pho . Average price $15 per bowl. Any additional meat is $2.50 . 4 bowls, around $80. So the question is how is the pho? Here is my opinion, coming from someone who ate a lot of pho in his life. The beef was overcooked , the broth is ok, the meatball is very good . Overall, the pho is average. Another question is, how is the Viet coffee? The Viet coffee is too sweet ☕, not enough coffee. If you want pho and you are in the area, try it out and let me know your opinion! #Pho #Noodles #Beef #Broth #Meatball #Coffee #Vietnamese #Food #Opinion #Review
… moreShonvir St. Andre – Ghuman
The staff were friendly and the restaurant itself appeared clean and well maintained, which unfortunately made the overall experience even more disappointing once the food arrived. Given the pricing and presentation, I expected a much higher level of quality and care in the kitchen.
I ordered the Ghost Pho, and the broth was shockingly underwhelming. It tasted watered down, lacking the depth, richness, and aromatic complexity that should be the foundation of any good pho. There was no noticeable balance of spices or slow-simmered flavor — just a flat, diluted taste that felt more like hot water than a properly prepared broth. The chili oil added heat, but it had virtually no flavor or character, which made it feel like spice for the sake of spice rather than something thoughtfully prepared to enhance the dish.
For a menu item positioned as something bold or specialty, it completely missed the mark. After a few bites, it was clear the dish wasn’t enjoyable, and I ultimately left without finishing my meal, which is something I almost never do. Considering the price, the value simply isn’t there — paying premium prices for food that tastes this lackluster is frustrating.
It’s disappointing because the front-of-house experience suggests a place that cares about quality, but the food does not reflect that at all. Based on this visit, I would not return and cannot recommend it to others looking for good pho or a worthwhile dining experience.
… moreI ordered the Ghost Pho, and the broth was shockingly underwhelming. It tasted watered down, lacking the depth, richness, and aromatic complexity that should be the foundation of any good pho. There was no noticeable balance of spices or slow-simmered flavor — just a flat, diluted taste that felt more like hot water than a properly prepared broth. The chili oil added heat, but it had virtually no flavor or character, which made it feel like spice for the sake of spice rather than something thoughtfully prepared to enhance the dish.
For a menu item positioned as something bold or specialty, it completely missed the mark. After a few bites, it was clear the dish wasn’t enjoyable, and I ultimately left without finishing my meal, which is something I almost never do. Considering the price, the value simply isn’t there — paying premium prices for food that tastes this lackluster is frustrating.
It’s disappointing because the front-of-house experience suggests a place that cares about quality, but the food does not reflect that at all. Based on this visit, I would not return and cannot recommend it to others looking for good pho or a worthwhile dining experience.
Dima Tsoy
I needed a pick-me-up after recovering from a fluke over the weekend, and the best way to do it was by ordering a bowl of beef pho. This place is one of the few places on the central coast that serves pho. As for the quality of the pho, I must say that I’ve had better in other places like Sacramento, where large Vietnamese community resides. After all when I’m craving pho or need a magical cure, I almost always go to Al Pho.
… moreFBI Noreallythefbi
Their pho tastes really nice, it has nice light tasting broth with the perfect noodles to match. I really can’t rate the service though because I’ve only eaten inside once (they have a good pickup service that’s great for introverts, or just someone who’s in a rush). I believe they do have a bar there but it’s not like a full on pub, so I’d say it’s still pretty child friendly. They’ve got plenty of other good stuff too. 🙂
… moretyk
The food here is absolutely addicting. I CRAVE this every week. The atmosphere is cozy, staff is friendly and quick to serve you your food. Speaking of food, the pho and spring rolls are delicious. I always go with extra beef for my pho. Whenever I come here it isn’t too crowded and there’s plenty of seats, including I think 5 tables and a counter/bar. Anyways, this place gets a five star. One of my fav food places. ❤️
… moreBerenice Andrade
I was missing my old Pho place from my hometown until we found this gem! You know a Pho place is good when their basic chicken Pho (picture below) is packed with flavor on its own and Al Pho is THAT good! If you love spicy like us then you have to try their Ghost Chili Oil, it is absolute literal fire and we love it!!! I don’t have a picture of it, but if you’re lucky you can even buy their chili oil in a jar and take a little piece of the delicious flavor home. I have also tried the Spring rolls and they are really fresh and tasty with delicious peanut sauce. For beverages we have tried the Iced Thai Tea and the Iced Vietnamese Coffee, both are amazing!
… moreDarby Neil
The food is Good but mostly liquid of course and you will pay for it. We got one sprig of basil on the toppings plate for five of us. I asked for more they said okay but we have to charge you for it. Then tried to justify that by giving us a whole plate full, way too much. One or two sprigs more would have been fine.
… moreMichael Miser
I’ve eaten at Al Pho before and really liked the food, which makes this experience disappointing.
I recently visited with my boys and had them save a table while I stood in line to order. The line was slow, and a few people cut in front of me, but I stayed patient. Just as I was about to order, a waitress told my boys they had to leave the table because we hadn’t ordered yet, even though I was literally next in line.
It was embarrassing for them and frustrating for me as a parent. I understand if there’s a policy about seating before ordering, but it would’ve been more courteous to first check or explain rather than boot a family mid-order.
I genuinely hope management reviews how staff communicate in these situations, especially with families who are actively trying to order. It’s a simple courtesy that goes a long way toward keeping loyal customers coming back.
… moreI recently visited with my boys and had them save a table while I stood in line to order. The line was slow, and a few people cut in front of me, but I stayed patient. Just as I was about to order, a waitress told my boys they had to leave the table because we hadn’t ordered yet, even though I was literally next in line.
It was embarrassing for them and frustrating for me as a parent. I understand if there’s a policy about seating before ordering, but it would’ve been more courteous to first check or explain rather than boot a family mid-order.
I genuinely hope management reviews how staff communicate in these situations, especially with families who are actively trying to order. It’s a simple courtesy that goes a long way toward keeping loyal customers coming back.
t l
The only reason this is considered “good” vietnamese food is because there are no good viet places in the area. Meat for the bun (vermicelli) is overcooked, pho is cloudy and over salted, and spring rolls are made of primarily noodles. Also don’t try and go here even a couple hours before close. They have run completely out of food before. Like, literally there was nothing to order and they were open for another full hour. I am viet and most of these things contain one element that need actual cooking, the rest is assembly. How do you run out of food when that’s the case? Honestly someone open more viet restaurants, places like this need some healthy competition.
… moreMelinda Chris
Tried this place again. 2 years have passed and I was hopeful. It was definitely better than before. The ghost pepper wings are crazy crazy hot. Preferred the hoisin ones. The pho was better too. The noodles were gummy last time, they were good this go around. Not the best pho but for around here it is. Will likely return.
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