Chào XO Kitchen

We serve comfort food with a twist — from rich, savory phở and kare curry to our creamy mushroom ribeye rice and house-made ube coffee. Our cozy and stylish eatery blends traditional Vietnamese flavors with bold, creative dishes made for today’s cravings. Whether you're looking for the best lunch in San Diego, Asian fusion rice bowls, or just a place that feels like home, Chào XO delivers warm hospitality and unforgettable flavors. Dine in, take out, or ask about our catering trays for your next event. Comfort food reimagined. Always served with XO (hugs and kisses)!

Chào XO Kitchen is a vietnamese in National City, California. It is listed at 1420 E Plaza Blvd Ste D-05, National City, CA 91950, which places it among the local businesses of National City that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under coffee shop, coffee store, filipino restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–8 pm. It is closed on Wednesday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Chào XO Kitchen at (619) 773-6098; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, chaoxo.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 406 reviews, which is a strong result for a vietnamese in National City and suggests consistent service.

National City is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around National City is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

See the other vietnamese & pho in National City listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.