Grandpa Tao Kitchen Menu

Based on 135 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Grandpa Tao Kitchen 92021

Address:
1190 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Phone: (619) 442-1211

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Hours

Friday	11 AM–9 PM
Saturday	11 AM–9 PM
Sunday	11 AM–9 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	11 AM–9 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–9 PM
Thursday	11 AM–9 PM

Appetizers
Special Appetizer \| Cha Gio & Goi Cuon 2 Crispy eggrolls, 2 spring rolls. Served with lettuce, fresh mint, light fish sauce, & peanut sauce.	$12.00
Crispy Egg Rolls \| Cha Gio 4 Crispy egg rolls with pork, chicken, taro, mushrooms carrots. Served with lettuce, fresh mint & light fish sauce.	$9.45
Vegetarian Egg Rolls \| Cha Gio Chay 4 Crispy egg rolls with tofu, taro, carrots & glass noodles. Served with lettuce, fresh mint & light fish sauce.	$9.45
Spring Rolls \| Goi Cuon 2 Rice paper rolls with shrimp, pork, vermicelli, mint leaves & bean sprout in thin rice paper served with peanut sauce.	$8.55
Vegetarian Spring Rolls \| Goi Cuon Chay 2 Rice paper rolls with fried tofu, lettuce, fresh mint bean sprouts & vermicelli noodles. Served with peanut sauce.	$8.55
Fried Squid \| Muc Chiên Tender squid strips encrusted in panko batter fried golden & served with an exotic mayonnaise dip.	$12.50
Fried Battered Shrimp With Sauce \| Tôm Chiên Dipped with our special sweet chili sauce.	$12.55
Crispy Fried Tofu With Garlic & Pepper Dipped with our special sweet chili sauce.	$11.40
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings With Garlic & Pepper \| Canh Gà Chiên Don 6 Wings. Takes 15 mins.	$13.65
Potstickers 8 Fried pork pot stickers served with soy sauce.	$12.55
Miso Soup	$6.85
Edamame With Salt	$9.15
Spicy Garlic Edamame	$10.25
Banh Mì Sandwiches
BBQ Pork Sandwich Served on a loaf of French bread, garnished with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, onions, jalapeño peppers and mayonnaise.	$9.15
BBQ Chicken Sandwich Served on a loaf of French bread, garnished with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, onions, jalapeño peppers and mayonnaise.	$9.15
BBQ Beef Sandwich Served on a loaf of French bread, garnished with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, onions, jalapeño peppers and mayonnaise.	$9.70
BBQ Shrimp Sandwich Served on a loaf of French bread, garnished with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, onions, jalapeño peppers and mayonnaise.	$9.70
Fried Egg Sandwich Vegetarian. Served on a loaf of French bread, garnished with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, onions, jalapeño peppers and mayonnaise.	$9.15
Tofu Sandwich Vegetarian. Served on a loaf of French bread, garnished with pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, onions, jalapeño peppers and mayonnaise.	$10.25
Rice Vermicelli
BBQ Pork \| Bún Thit Nuong Thin rice vermicelli noodles served cool with shredded lettuce, cucumbers, pickled daikon and carrots, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a light fish sauce.	$14.25
BBQ Chicken \| Bún Thit Nuong Thin rice vermicelli noodles served cool with shredded lettuce, cucumbers, pickled daikon and carrots, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a light fish sauce.	$14.25
BBQ Beef \| Bò Nuong Thin rice vermicelli noodles served cool with shredded lettuce, cucumbers, pickled daikon and carrots, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a light fish sauce.	$14.80
BBQ Shrimp \| Bún Tôm Nuong Thin rice vermicelli noodles served cool with shredded lettuce, cucumbers, pickled daikon and carrots, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a light fish sauce.	$14.80
Crispy Fried Tofu \| Bún Dau Hu Chiên Thin rice vermicelli noodles served cool with shredded lettuce, cucumbers, pickled daikon and carrots, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a light fish sauce.	$14.25
BBQ Pork & Egg Rolls \| Bún Thit Nuong & Cha Giò Thin rice vermicelli noodles served cool with shredded lettuce, cucumbers, pickled daikon and carrots, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a light fish sauce.	$14.80
BBQ Chicken & Egg Rolls \| Bún Gà Nuong & Cha Giò Thin rice vermicelli noodles served cool with shredded lettuce, cucumbers, pickled daikon and carrots, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a light fish sauce.	$14.80
BBQ Beef & Egg Rolls \| Bún Bò Nuong & Cha Giò Thin rice vermicelli noodles served cool with shredded lettuce, cucumbers, pickled daikon and carrots, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts and a light fish sauce.	$15.15
Fried Rice
Beef \| Com Chiên Bò Long grain rice stir-fried with onions, carrots, green peas, eggs, mandarin sauce and your choice of various meats.	$14.80
Chicken \| Com Chiên Gà Long grain rice stir-fried with onions, carrots, green peas, eggs, mandarin sauce and your choice of various meats.	$14.80
Shrimp \| Com Chiên Tôm Long grain rice stir-fried with onions, carrots, green peas, eggs, mandarin sauce and your choice of various meats.	$14.00
Special Combo \| Com Chiên Thap Com Beef chicken and shrimp. Long grain rice stir-fried with onions, carrots, green peas, eggs, mandarin sauce and your choice of various meats.	$14.80
Seafood \| Com Chiên Do Bien Long grain rice stir-fried with onions, carrots, green peas, eggs, mandarin sauce and your choice of various meats.	$14.80
Char Siu Pork \| Com Chiên Xá Xíu Long grain rice stir-fried with onions, carrots, green peas, eggs, mandarin sauce and your choice of various meats.	$14.80
Yang Chau \| Com Chiên Dung Châu Long grain rice stir-fried with onions, carrots, green peas, eggs, mandarin sauce and your choice of various meats.	$14.80
Rice Plates
BBQ Pork \| Com Thit Nuong All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.25
BBQ Chicken \| Com Gà Nuong All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.25
BBQ Beef \| Com Bò Nuong All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
BBQ Bone-In Pork Chops \| Com Suon Nuong All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
Stir-Fried Chicken \| Com Gà Xào Rau All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
Stir-Fried Beef \| Com Bò Xào Rau All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
Stir-Fried Seafood & Vegetables \| Com Do Bien Xào Rau All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
Spicy Lemongrass Chicken \| Com Gà Xào X? ?T All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
Spicy Lemongrass Beef \| Com Bò Xào X? ?T All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
Stir-Fried Curry Chicken \| Com Gà Xào Cari All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
Stir-Fried Curry Beef \| Com Bò Xào Cari All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
Orange Chicken \| Gà Cam All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$14.80
Special Combo BBQ \| Com Dac Biet All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$16.55
Rice With Grilled Shrimp & Egg Rolls \| Com Tom Nuong & Cha Giò All rice plates are served with steamed rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled carrots, daikon and a side of vinaigrette fish sauce.	$15.15
Fried Egg Noodles
Beef \| Mì Xào Bò Stir-fried egg noodles with bell peppers, carrots, onions, baby bok choy, broccoli, bamboo shoots and snow peas.	$14.25
Chicken \| Mì Xào Gà Stir-fried egg noodles with bell peppers, carrots, onions, baby bok choy, broccoli, bamboo shoots and snow peas.	$14.25
Shrimp \| Mì Xào Tôm Stir-fried egg noodles with bell peppers, carrots, onions, baby bok choy, broccoli, bamboo shoots and snow peas.	$15.40
Seafood \| Mì Xào Do Bien Imitation crab, squid, fish. Stir-fried egg noodles with bell peppers, carrots, onions, baby bok choy, broccoli, bamboo shoots and snow peas.	$15.40
Vegetables & Tofu \| Mì Xào Dau Hu Stir-fried egg noodles with bell peppers, carrots, onions, baby bok choy, broccoli, bamboo shoots and snow peas.	$14.25
Meat & Seafood \| Mì Xào Th?P C?M Stir-fried egg noodles with bell peppers, carrots, onions, baby bok choy, broccoli, bamboo shoots and snow peas.	$15.40
Pho
House Special \| Bò, Gà, Tôm Rare steak, chicken, and shrimp. Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$14.80
Well Done Steak \| Chín Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$13.15
Rare Steak \| Tái Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$13.15
Rare Steak & Well-Done Steak \| Tái & Chín Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$13.40
Combination Special \| Pho Dac Biet Rare steak, fatty brisket, well-done flank, tendon, tripe, & meatballs. Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$13.40
Chicken \| Pho Gà Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$13.15
Shrimp \| Pho Tôm Shrimp, fish ball, imitation crab, squid. Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$13.65
Seafood \| Pho Do Bien Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$13.65
Vegetables & Tofu \| Pho Rau Cai & Dau Hu Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$13.15
Pho File Mignon Beef or chicken broth served with your choice of various beef cuts, chicken meat or shrimp with fresh noodles.	$15.95
Chef’s Special Menu
Shaking Beef	$17.10
Beverages
Tea \| Trà Dá Hoac Nóng	$4.00
Thai Iced Tea \| Trà Thái Trân Châu	$5.70
Milk Tea \| Trà Sua	$5.70
Canned Soda	$2.85

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RJ Martinez

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Grandpa Tao Kitchen, and it was absolutely fantastic! The appetizers, including the egg rolls and spring rolls, were crispy and flavorful. The BBQ Beef Rice Vermicelli was tender and packed with delicious BBQ flavor. The Banh Mi Sandwich with BBQ Pork was a delightful combination of savory pork and fresh veggies on a perfectly toasted baguette. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for tasty Vietnamese food, Grandpa Tao Kitchen is a must-visit spot. Highly recommended!

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Abril Hernandez

I have been here quite a bit, and each time the food is made deliciously. There are many different dishes and appetizers for any time of day and season. The food and the drinks are paired wonderfully together. As for the setting, both indoor and outdoor seating have a calming and soothing ambiance. The staff is very nice and respectful; greets with a wide smiles every time.The portions of each dish are great and will have you completely satisfied. I highly recommend.

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George Tyson

Great Asian fusion!!! BBQ pork, chicken wings, egg rolls, Vermicelli was great!!!! Beautiful and nadir and the patio and very clean!! What a great hole in the wall!!

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My Le

It’s nice to have a Vietnamese fusion place in this part of town. They have a parking lot in the back. You can enter from the back or front entrance along the side walk. Great outdoor patio.

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Seju Myers

My husband and I had been looking for a right pho restaurant for us and finally found it. Nice food, kind staffs, and good piano music there. We really enjoyed foods and the atmosphere.

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alex

Yummy!! We had a couple bowls of pho (seafood and steak) and they were the best pho’s we have had in east county and possibly San Diego! Service was excellent too. We will definitely be coming back to try the rest of their varied menu.

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Kimberly Orihuela

I love this place. The family is so lovely and they work so hard. Their food is delicious every time I have it plus always a clean restaurant. Fresh ingredients daily and authentic broth taste. Highly recommend supporting this h

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Jeff S

Great food large chicken pho $12.99 excellent. Quick service. Clean restuarant

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Adam Ghahate

My coworker and I were definitely not expecting this place to be this good. Both of us are very familiar with what we ordered from other restaurants and this food is very very well done. Great flavors and cooked perfectly. Seasoning is excellent throughout. Portions are more than we expected and service was excellent.

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SongHong King

Was in La Mesa for an errand and wanted Vietnamese food. Drove to Grandpa Tao Kitchen by looking at the reviews. I was caught by surprise for its nice atmosphere and a warm welcome by the staff.

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