Craving Vietnamese food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Vietnamese restaurants around Albuquerque, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Cafe Da Lat

Topping the list is Cafe Da Lat. Located at 5615 Central Ave. NE in Fair West, the casual spot is the highest-rated inexpensive Vietnamese restaurant in Albuquerque, boasting 4.5 stars out of 101 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Marilyn B. noted, "Not only is the food superbly prepared and served, but this restaurant houses a generous vibe within its walls."

The eatery serves classic dishes like vermicelli noodles, fried rice, curry frog legs and banana sticky rice, and you can check out the full menu here.

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, the authentic Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.

Yelper Kirstin B. wrote, "Full stars! As someone who has traveled to Vietnam, this place has the most authentic, and amazing pho in town!" Look for loaf leaf wrapped beef, jasmine rice dishes, noodle soups, lemongrass chicken and more on the menu.

3. May Cafe

May Cafe, located at 111 Louisiana Blvd. SE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Vietnamese spot 4.5 stars out of 72 reviews.

The menu features classic dishes like lotus rootlet salad, pork ribs, noodle soups and white rice platters, and catering services are also available.

Yelper Donna J., who reviewed May Cafe on May 15, wrote, "Great food and service."

Yelper Jason F. noted, "This place is really good! Service, prices and quality is on point!"

4. Banh Mi Coda

Banh Mi Coda, a Vietnamese spot that offers sandwiches and more in Trumbull Village, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 388 Yelp reviews. Head over to 230-C Louisiana Blvd. SE to check out the wide variety of banh mi sandwiches for yourself. 

Yelper Ashley E., who reviewed Banh Mi Coda on Oct. 18, wrote, "We had excellent food today! We tried the #4 meatball banh mi and #6 pork. We also tried the fresh shrimp spring rolls and a sesame ball."

And Yelper Cass V. wrote, "I would have to say this is the best bahn mi and spring roll location in the state."

5. Lime Vietnamese Restaurant

Over in San Gabriel, check out Lime Vietnamese Restaurant, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 162 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Vietnamese spot by heading over to 9800 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 2.

On the menu, you'll see classic Vietnamese dishes like stir fry noodles, fried rice, udon noodle soups, jasmine rice platters and more.

Yelper David L., who reviewed Lime Vietnamese Restaurant on Aug. 18 wrote, "Been looking for a great pho place in Albuquerque for months now, and after trying many spots, I have found my place." 

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