Looking to satisfy your appetite for Southeast Asian fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southeast Asian restaurants around Albuquerque, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. May Cafe
Topping the list is May Cafe. Located at 111 Louisiana Blvd. SE, it is the highest-rated low-priced Southeast Asian restaurant in Albuquerque, boasting 4.5 stars out of 72 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu you'll find pho, noodle soups and stir-fried noodles with vegetables, chicken, beef or pork. There are also a variety of appetizers, such as bacon-wrapped shrimp and fried wontons.
2. Pho #1
Next up is Pho #1, situated at 414 San Pedro Drive SE. With 4.5 stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
This spot's signature dish is pho made with a homemade broth. The restaurant also serves spring rolls, beef-wrapped grape leaves and fried squid.
3. Cafe Da Lat
Fair West's Cafe Da Lat, located at 5615 Central Ave. NE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Vietnamese spot 4.5 stars out of 101 reviews.
Chef specials include caramel catfish, seafood sour soup and a chicken and shrimp crepe. The eatery also offers frog legs, crispy calamari, ginger mussels and more.
4. Banh Mi Coda
Banh Mi Coda in Trumbull Village is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 384 Yelp reviews. Head over to 230-C Louisiana Blvd. SE to see for yourself.
The eatery serves up a variety of Vietnamese sandwiches served on French baguettes; options include chicken, lemongrass meatball and grilled pork. Noodle bowls, salads and Vietnamese rice balls are also available.
5. Lime Vietnamese Restaurant
Over in San Gabriel, check out Lime Vietnamese Restaurant, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 161 reviews on Yelp. Dig in by heading over to 9800 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 2.
Menu offerings include pork chops with jasmine rice and stir-fried noodles with chicken, pork, beef or shrimp. When it comes to drinks, look for Vietnamese coffee, passion fruit juice and a variety of shakes in flavors like avocado, mango and coconut.
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