Pho Ca Dao & Grill Menu (Update 2025)

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Introducing the menu at Pho Ca Dao & Grill, a Vietnamese noodle restaurant in Santee, CA, known for its diverse offerings. With options like vegan and vegetarian dishes, beer & wine, and a variety of seating arrangements including covered outdoor and heated outdoor seating, this spot caters to all preferences. Customers rave about the generous portions and quality of dishes, with reviews praising the flavorful pho, banh mi sandwiches, and rice plates. The menu also includes refreshing drinks like smoothies and traditional Vietnamese coffee. Despite some mixed reviews on service speed and consistency, the overall sentiment is positive, especially regarding the authentic flavors and value for money. Whether you're a pho enthusiast or looking for a satisfying meal, Pho Ca Dao & Grill promises a memorable dining experience.

Appetizers Fresh Rolls PCD Wings PCD Sandwiches Our Specialty Pho Fried Rice Steamed Broken Rice Plate Vermicelli Noodle Salad Bowl Vermicelli & Udon Noodle Soups Kid's Meal Specialty Drinks Coffee & Fresh Squeezed Flavored Green Tea Milk Tea Smoothies

Appetizers

Crunchy Egg Rolls Pcs

Savory mixture of ground chicken, mushroom, carrot, taro, onion, and noodles. Wrapped and fried to a crisp golden brown. Served with fresh cool greens and house special chili-lime fish sauce.Click on Vegetarian for our vegetarian option.
$9.95

Crispy Tofu

C_m t_m tu h_ chin dn.
$9.95

PCD Spring Rolls ( Rolls)

Poached shrimp and pork.
$7.00

PCD Surf & Turf Rolls ( Rolls)

Grilled shrimp and beef rib-eye.
$8.00

Grilled Pork ( Rolls)

House special marinated charbroiled pork rolls. Served with house special chilli-lime fish sauce.
$7.00

Grilled Chicken ( Rolls)

House special marinated charbroiled chicken spring rolls served with house special chilli-lime fish sauce.
$7.00

Grilled Beef ( Rolls)

Grilled beef wrapped in rice paper with fresh lettuce and herbs, accompanied by a side of dipping sauce. Two rolls per serving.
$7.50

Grilled Shrimp ( Rolls)

House special marinated charbroiled shrimp rolls. Served with house special chilli-lime fish sauce.
$7.50

Tofu Spring Rolls ( Rolls)
$7.00

Fresh Rolls

PCD Wings

Glazed Fish Sauce Wings

Cnh g chin n__c m_m.
$10.50

Salt & Pepper Wings

Canh ga muoi tieu.
$10.50

Sweet Chili Wings

Canh ga chua ngot.
$10.50

Grilled Pork Banh Mi
$11.00

Grilled Chicken Banh Mi
$11.00

Grilled Shrimp Banh Mi
$11.00

Grilled Beef Banh Mi

Grilled beef banh mi with pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, cucumber, and carrots in a crusty baguette.
$11.00

Tofu Banh Mi
$11.00

PCD Sandwiches

Our Specialty Pho

Pho Ca Dao House Special Bowl

House special combination of rare steak, brisket, soft tendon, fatty brisket, and tripe.
$13.50

Filet Mignon Pho

Filet mignon and vietnamese meatballs.
$15.50

Rare Steak, Flank, Fatty Brisket, Soft Tendon, & Tripe

Tai nam, gau, gan, sach.
$13.50

Brisket, Flank, Fatty Brisket, Soft Tendon, & Tripe

Chin, nam, gau, gan, sach.
$9.50

Oxtail Pho

Braised oxtail, rare steak and vietnamese meatballs.
$15.50

Rare Steak, Brisket, Flank, Soft Tendon, & Tripe

Tai, chin, nam, gan, sach.
$13.50

Rare Steak, Flank, Soft Tendon, & Tripe

Tai, nam, gan, sach.
$13.50

Rare Steak, Flank, & Soft Tendon

Tai, nam, gan.
$13.50

Rare Steak, Brisket, & Flank

Tai, chin, nam.
$12.50

Tofu Pho

Crispy tofu, rice noodles, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs in a savory broth, garnished with sliced jalapeno.
$12.50

Brisket & Flank

Chin, nam ve don.
$12.50

Rare Steak & Fatty Brisket

Tai, gau.
$12.50

Rare Steak & Flank

Tai, nam.
$9.50

Rare Steak & Soft Tendon

Tai, gan.
$9.50

Rare Steak & Tripe

Tai, sach.
$9.50

Rare Steak & Brisket

Tai, chin.
$12.50

Brisket

Tender brisket slices with rice noodles in a savory broth, garnished with fresh cilantro and onions. Served with a side of bean sprouts, basil, and lime.
$12.50

Rare Steak

Thinly sliced rare steak paired with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts in a savory beef broth.
$12.50

Beef Meatballs Noodle Soup

Pho bo vien.
$12.50

Grilled Chicken Pho

Tender grilled chicken in a fragrant broth with rice noodles, garnished with fresh herbs and green onions.
$13.50

Beef Stew With Bread

Vietnamese toasted bread with house special beef stew richly flavored with lemongrass and fresh spices.
$12.50

Chicken Pho

Rice noodle served with our long - simmered chicken broth and tender shredded chicken accompanied with house special ginger sauce.
$12.50

Seafood Pho

Seafood noodle soup with a combination of shrimps, fish meatballs, and imitation crab.
$14.50

Grilled Lemon Grass Beef Pho

Noodle soup served with our special marinated grilled beef on the side.
$13.50

Grilled Shrimp Pho

Noodle soup served with grilled shrimp served on the side.
$14.50

The Big Bone Soup

Tender beef slices with marrow bones, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.
$13.50

Assorted Vegetable Pho

Beef noodle soup with steam vegetables.
$12.50

PCD Fried Rice

Com chien ac biet.
$14.50

Chicken Fried Rice

C_m chin ga.
$13.50

Shrimp Fried Rice

Com chien tom.
$13.50

Pork Fried Rice

Seasoned rice stir-fried with tender pork, mixed vegetables, and scrambled eggs, garnished with fresh herbs.
$13.50

Beef Fried Rice

Com chien bo nuong.
$13.50

Tofu Fried Rice

Com chien chay.
$13.50

Fried Rice

Steamed Broken Rice Plate

Grilled Pork & Shrimp

Com tam tom thit nuong.
$13.50

Grilled Pork & Fried Egg

C_m t_m th_t n__ng tr_ng chi_n.
$13.50

Shaken Filet Mignon Beef

Com tam bo luc lac.
$13.50

Crispy Tofu

Com tam tau hu chien don.
$12.50

Grilled Pork, Eggloaf & Crispy Shrimp Bean Curd Wrapped

Com tam cha thit nuong tau hu ky.
$13.50

Grilled Pork Chop

Com tam suon.
$13.50

Stir Fried Tofu & Vegetables

Com tam chay o xao.
$13.50

Pork Chop, Shredded Pork-Pork Skin & Eggloaf

Com tam bi cha suon nuong.
$13.50

Surf & Turf

Com tam bo tom nuong.
$13.50

Grilled Chicken

Com ga nuong. served with rice and soup.
$12.50

Grilled Beef

Com tam bo nuong sa.
$12.50

Grilled Beef & Fried Egg

Com tam bo nuong trung chien.
$13.50

Crispy Shrimp Bean Curd Wrapped

Com tam tau hu ky.
$13.50

Create Your Own PCD Rice Plate

Com tam ac biet.
$12.50

Crispy Fried Egg Rolls Vermicelli

Bun cha gio.
$12.50

Grilled Pork Vermicelli

Bn th_t n__ng.
$12.50

Surf & Turf Vermicelli

Bun bo tom nuong.
$13.50

Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli

Bun tom nuong.
$13.00

Crispy Fried Egg Rolls & Grilled Pork Vermicelli

Bun cha gio thit nuong.
$13.50

Grilled Shrimp & Grilled Pork Vermicelli

Bun tom thit nuong.
$14.50

Grilled Chicken Vermicelli

Bun ga nuong.
$12.50

Grilled Beef Ribeye Vermicelli

Bun bo nuong.
$12.50

Crispy Shrimp Wrapped Bean Curd Vermicelli

Bun tau hu ky.
$11.00

Vegetarian Egg Rolls & Fried Tofu Vermicelli

Bun cha gio chay tau hu.
$13.50

Create Your Own Vermicelli Salad Bowl

Bun ac biet.
$14.50

Vermicelli Noodle Salad Bowl

Vermicelli & Udon Noodle Soups

Spicy Beef Vermicelli Soup

Bun bo hu.
$13.50

Vietnamese Udon Seafood Soup

Bnh canh __ bi_n.
$14.50

Brisket Pho

Kid's meal featuring brisket pho served with a choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
$9.50

Beef Meatballs Pho

Beef meatballs in a savory broth with rice noodles. Served with a choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
$9.50

White Meat Chicken Pho

White meat chicken pho served with choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
$9.50

Grilled Chicken

Served with rice.
$9.50

Grilled Pork

Served with rice.
$9.50

Kid's Meal

Specialty Drinks

Thai Iced Tea

Creamy Thai iced tea with a hint of sweetness, made from brewed black tea, spices, and milk.
$4.50

Strawberry Lemonade

Refreshing strawberry-infused lemonade, a perfect summer thirst-quencher.
$5.50

Young Coconut Drink

Refreshing young coconut juice, served in regular size.
$4.50

Iced Black Coffee
$4.00

Vietnamese Drip Coffee
$5.50

Vietnamese Coffee
$5.50

Iced Tea Lemonade
$4.50

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Refreshing, freshly squeezed lemonade with a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
$4.50

Coffee & Fresh Squeezed

Flavored Green Tea

Original Green Tea
$5.50

Lychee

Lychee-infused green tea. Options for size: large or regular.
$5.50

Winter Melon

Winter melon green tea, options in large or regular sizes.
$4.00

Passion Fruit

Passion fruit green tea, available in large or regular sizes.
$5.50

Mango

Mango-flavored green tea, available in large or regular sizes.
$5.50

Strawberry

Strawberry green tea. Size options: large or regular.
$5.50

Pineapple

Pineapple-infused green tea, available in large or regular sizes.
$5.50

PCD Milk Tea

Choose base: black or green tea. served chilled with creamy milk.
$5.50

Winter Melon Milk Tea

Base choice of black or green tea, blended with creamy winter melon flavor.
$5.50

Taro Milk Tea
$5.50

Coconut Milk Tea

Base choice of black or green tea, blended with creamy coconut milk.
$5.50

Milk Tea

Smoothies

Mango

Mango smoothie, available in large or regular sizes.
$5.50

Avocado

Creamy avocado smoothie. Options include large or regular size.
$6.50

Strawberry
$5.50

Peach

Peach smoothie. Options for large or regular size.
$4.50

Lychee

A refreshing blend of lychee fruit, delivering a naturally sweet and fragrant smoothie.
$5.50

Passion Fruit

Tangy passion fruit blended into a refreshing smoothie. Available in large or regular sizes.
$5.50

Pineapple

Pineapple blended into a smooth, refreshing drink. Options include large or regular sizes.
$5.50

Taro

Taro smoothie, available in large or regular sizes.
$5.50

Winter Melon

Winter melon smoothie available in large or regular sizes.
$5.50