3 top options for affordable Vietnamese food in Santa Ana

Cay Dua Restaurant | Photo: Pauline L./Yelp

Looking for a yummy Vietnamese meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable restaurants serving such fare around Santa Ana, 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. Pho Tau Bay L.T.T. Restaurant

Topping the list is Pho Tau Bay L.T.T. Restaurant. Located at 3610 W. First St., Suite C, it's the highest-rated low-priced Vietnamese eatery in Santa Ana, boasting four stars out of 298 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Johnny T., who reviewed the restaurant on April 7, wrote, "My favorite pho place in OC. This isn't a light broth but a bold and flavorful one."

Yelper Paul N. noted, "Best pho I've had in a while. They also have banh uot, which is like a Vietnamese thin pancake wrapper that is made with rice noodle sheets typically with ground meat and shiitake mushrooms inside."

2. Cay Dua Restaurant

Next up is Santa Anita's Cay Dua Restaurant, at 3522 W. First St. With four stars out of 217 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.

According to Yelp, Cay Dua Restaurant is a family-owned business that serves up Vietnamese pancake-crepes, also known as banh xeo, as well as anchovy hot pot.

3. Lo Banh Cuon Tan Hoang Huong

Last but not least is Riverview West's Lo Banh Cuon Tan Hoang Huong, at 5015 W. Edinger Ave., Suite H. It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Vietnamese spot four stars out of 82 reviews.

Yelper LuDogg T., who reviewed the restaurant on May 31, wrote, "Love this place. Highly recommend and definitely my go-to place for banh cuon."

Yelper Lynn N. added, "Great prices for good Vietnamese comfort food and party trays. They charge by the pound and the food is consistent. They give plenty of sauce to go with your food."

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