Maybe it's just me, but I don't like the kids serving the food.
I love Avina's. About 5 years ago, my dad and I used to come here two times a week for Vietnamese food. It was so good! I remember coming to their restaurant before they even moved to this plaza. I know when it was Avina and just her daughter working the place. The food never faltered. I also remember seeing a family who had called ahead for dinner and she had all the dishes they wanted, done and served as soon as they sat down. I mean that was just awesome for this small whole in the wall place.
Now, I'm not so sure anymore. I do know after I have come back I have only had one visit to Avina's. I had Canh Chua with shrimp. It was delicious as I remember but a tad too sweet. I had a Vietnamese iced coffee. It was a bit watery. It still gets the 5-stars because I love Avina and her daughter. The place serves good food for a good price. I miss the TV only having Vietnamese shows.
Dishes that I remember eating here that are always good:
Pho Tai
Canh Chua with Shrimp
Vietnamese pork chops over rice
Vietnamese beef stew with slices of baguette
Spring Rolls
Egg Rolls
Vietnamese Pancake
Vietnamese Ice Coffee
This is my general list of what has to be good at a Vietnamese restaurant. It's not just a Pho shop and it's definitely not a Banh Mi shop.