Pho Tran88—named after the food they serve, the owner’s family name and a lucky number symbolizing prosperity—opened in downtown San Marcos in April 2021. Since then, the family-owned restaurant has built up a loyal customer base.
The background
Husband-and-wife Steven and Dao Tran opened Pho Tran88 on The Square in April 2021. Steven Tran, the restaurant’s head chef, and his family had previously owned Pho NB in New Braunfels but sold it in 2020.
Dao Tran said they didn’t know much about San Marcos when they set out to open their own spot.
