Cali Baguette Express Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cali Baguette Express, a culinary gem located at 5125 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego. This vibrant eatery specializes in authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients and homemade bread.
The menu showcases an array of mouthwatering options, including their celebrated banh mi sandwiches. These delightful creations come in bold flavors, featuring perfectly grilled meats and crisp vegetables, all generously nestled within their signature baguettes. Customer favorites include the BBQ pork and crispy pork belly sandwiches, both praised for their harmonious balance of taste and texture.
Beyond sandwiches, guests rave about the refreshing Vietnamese coffee, milk tea, and unique flavored drinks like taro. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive service further elevate your dining experience, making Cali Baguette Express a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Vietnamese flavors.
All Day Menu - Coffee
Vietnamese Iced Black Coffee
Vietnamese Iced Milk Coffee
Strawberry Milk Tea
Green Tea
Choice of flavor.
Thai Tea
Milk Tea
All Day Menu - Teas
All Day Menu - Rice Plates
Combination Fried Rice (Com Chien)
Stir Fried Rice with Egg, Peas and carrots, Roasted Pork, Asian Sausage, Spam, and Shrimp
Pork Chop Rice Plate
Marinated BBQ Pork Chops served with Steamed White Rice, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot and Daikon and lettuce with Fish Sauce on the side.
Grilled Chicken Rice Plate
Marinated Grilled Chicken Leg Served with Steamed White Rice, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot and Daikon, and Lettuce with Fish Sauce on the side
BBQ Short Rib Plate
Marinated BBQ Short Ribs Served with Steamed White Rice, Cucumber, Pickled Carrot and Daikon, Lettuce, and a side of Fish Sauce
Strawberry Smoothie
Taro Smoothie
Mango Smoothie
Mango Tango Smoothie
Honeydew Smoothie
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Avocado Smoothie
All Day Menu - Smoothies
All Day Menu - Soup
Beef Stew (Bo Kho)
Tender cuts of Beef with Soft Carrots, White and Green Onions and Cilantro in a Savory Broth. Served with a Half Baguette or can be substituted for rice or noodles under Options menu
Wonton Soup (Mi Hoanh Thanh)
Egg Noodles with PorkShrimp Wontons and Sliced Roasted Pork in a made-from-scratch Broth. Served with onions and cilantro.
Pho Rice Noodle Soup
Rice Noodle Soup with Beef Broth made from scratch. Choose Steak, Meatball or Chicken under Options or your pho will come with only noodles. Comes with White and Green onions and cilantro, Beansprouts and Thai Basil on the side.
Bacon Egg And Cheese Banh Mi
Banh Mi with our house garlic mayo, topped with Bacon, Scrambled Egg and Cheese
#14 Turkey With Pesto Banh Mi
Made with mayonnaise, mustard, American cheese, lettuce and banana peppers.
#16 Tuna Banh Mi
Tuna Salad Sandwich- Comes with Mayo, Mustard, Cheese, Lettuce and Banana Peppers
#15 Black Forrest Ham Banh Mi
Made with mayonnaise, mustard, American cheese, lettuce and banana peppers.
All Day Menu - American-Style Banh Mi Sandwiches
All Day Menu - Banh Mi Sandwiches
#13 Gilled Beef Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#10 Cajun Shrimp Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
Spam Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#1 Cali Special Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#9 Fried Egg Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#5 Chicken Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#7 Vegetarian Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#11 Meatball Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#3 Sardine Fish Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#8 Asian Sausage Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#6 BBQ Pork Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#2 Pork Loaf Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#12 Vietnamese Ham Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.
#4 Grilled Pork Loaf Banh Mi
Made with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, sliced jalapenos and cilantro.