I haven't been back here in awhile but today went there for Sunday lunch. Place was busy but we were seated right away. The food was good, probably 1 of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in Arlington right now. The pho bowl was a little more expensive than other places but it's huge and you get a beef rib with it.

I visited friends in McKinney and we drove an hour to Arlington just for this pho because it's one of the few places that offers beef rib bones. I had no expectations, yet they totally made my day! The restaurant wasn't the typical hole in the wall. It was spacious with a takeout counter for prepackaged desserts and food items. Decor was nothing to talk about but it's typical of most local Vietnamese restaurants. Nothing flashy. It's the food that really counts. We ordered the spring rolls and two types of summer rolls aka goi cuon as appetizers. I had the Vietnamese iced coffee and my friend ordered the milk tea with boba. We all chose the Pho Dac Biet all around. The service was a little lacking but the pho more than made up for it! Seems that disgruntled staff equates to darn good pho. The broth was rich and full bodied because of the savory beef base. You get more meat to noodle ratio which isn't standard, so I appreciated it. One of my pet peeves is when Vietnamese iced coffee isn't simply made of chicory beans and condensed milk but has added sweet creamer to it. I'm not a big fan because I like the traditional method. The appetizers were just okay and the peanut sauce was lacking. I will definitely come back for more but next time I'd like to try their other dishes as well. I highly recommended this place for the pho because of the added rib bone! There's a small parking lot but it's nice to have access to parking.

My experience here was too good to not write a review. Came in, immediately sat down. Definitely a spot for the local Vietnamese to chill at, which was a great sign of authenticity. Waiter was awesome; he was very patient with me regarding the menu lol. I had Pho and egg rolls; probably the best of which I've had in my life so far. The big serving size was greatly appreciated and not taken lightly! I'll gladly contribute my money to this business again.

Such delicious pho! I had the XL bowl of pho tai. Unexpectedly it came with a huge beef bone! Meat was sooo tender it fell off the bone. Definitely worth it for the price. Staff were super nice and quick. There's even a counter with Vietnamese treats and pastries right when you walk in. Area is kinda sketchy with a hole in the wall vibe but plenty of parking. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Ba Le is hands down the best place in Arlington to get pho! I always order their pho dac biet (combination) which comes with everything including a giant beef rib! The bowl itself is huge and the beef is so tender/fall off the bone. Their broth is also very flavorful. When I'm not craving pho, their bo kho with noodles is another favorite of mine! I love adding their chili oil to it. We also ordered a banh mi (pretty good but not as good as quoc bao or saigon deli imo). Their Vietnamese coffee comes pre-made in a sealed cup so be warned if you're expecting fresh drip coffee. The restaurant itself is very spacious and has plenty of seating! You may have to flag down a waiter if you need refills or something during your meal. Once you're done eating, you go up to the front cash register to pay. Overall, I love Ba Le so much and can't recommend them enough!

Never have I seen a pho bowl with A MASSIVE BEEF RIB for under $20. What's crazy is that the beef rib is included in the $16 price, but you have to pay extra for the meatballs! Which of course I did because Vietnamese meatballs are the best. The beef stew was also really hearty with some sweetness from the carrots. If my cholesterol could handle it, I would come here every Sunday after church for the beef rib pho. I also really want to try their BBH

Found this place on Tiktok and decided to stop in. BOY AM I GLAD I DID. Service was quick, the atmosphere was bustling with customers but still homey, and the food was . Fav pho in DFW metroplex. I got the combination pho- FAV thing in the menu! Looking for some good Vietnamese for a good price- stop in!

We came to highly rated whole in the wall after a recommendation. The Pho and the Ban Mi were delicious. It has been here for some time. The service was quick and it was clean. We re-discovered this place after after several foodies posted about it. We will come again.

I normally go to Ba Le for sandwiches. Their bun mi combination sandwich is awesome. This time I wanted the phò and it was great. Look at the giant beef bone with lots of tender meat on it. The staff is friendly and the place is pretty clean. All and all its pretty standard Vietnamese food but done well.

So far this is the closest "real deal" I've had to actually having authentic Vietnamese food in TX. The broth was amazing and full of flavors. After adding my spicy concoction, it was perfect. The bowls are huge and a nice mix of noodles and meat. This time I got the boBun Bo Hue which was spot on. The place is clean, with some local Vietnamese also enjoying it there.. so you know it's good and authentic. Service was really fast, and she was nice. Worth the price for the huge bowl, and I had plenty of broth left for round 2 at home.