Vietnamese Bistro in Lincoln District
Central Vietnamese dishes, cocktails, and a space worth sitting down in. On S 38th St in Tacoma.
The Newest La Cà — Built for a Night Out
Tuan bought the building at 1001 S 38th St five years before opening it as La Cà 38th. The wait was worth it — this is where the Central Vietnamese dishes that don't fit the bar menu get their own spotlight. Same family recipes, nicer setting.
Full bar, cocktails that pair with the food, and a dining room that makes date night and birthday dinner feel right. Still casual enough to walk in wearing jeans.
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What to Order
Central Vietnamese dishes — some you'll recognize, some you won't find anywhere else in Tacoma
Central Vietnamese-Style Pho
Tuan's family recipe — slow-simmered broth with beef brisket and strip loin, served over fresh rice noodles. Central Vietnamese-style phở with richer, more aromatic spicing than the Northern version.
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Central Vietnamese Specialties
Bún Bò Huế (Huế City beef noodle soup), Bánh Bột Lọc Huế (steamed Huế dumplings), Bánh Khọt (coconut mini rice cakes), and Cơm Gà Tuy Hòa — Central Vietnamese dishes you won't find at most Tacoma Vietnamese restaurants.
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Starters & Spring Rolls
Fresh rolls, crispy imperial rolls, wings, and papaya salad. Good for sharing while you figure out what else to order.
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Open daily for lunch and dinner. Walk-ins welcome, or call ahead for larger groups.
Happy Hour
4PM to 6PM ~ 7 Days a Week
Happy Hour Specials
All Appetizers
$3 off every appetizer on the menu
Beer & Cider
$1 off all drafts, bottles, and ciders
Wine
$1 off by the glass
Well Cocktails
$1 off classic preparations
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about La Cà 38th
Our hours are: Mon-Sun: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. We recommend calling ahead on holidays as hours may vary.
Give us a call at (253) 503-3458. For groups of 6 or more, we'd suggest calling ahead — especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Vietnamese — phở, bánh mì, rice plates, spring rolls, and a bunch of dishes from Central Vietnam that you won't find at most places around here. Check the full menu on our menu page.
Takeout — just call ahead or walk in. For delivery, we're on DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub. Big orders? Give us a heads up so we can have it ready.
We do. Tofu phở, veggie spring rolls, and most of our rice and noodle dishes can be made without meat. Just let your server know.
1001 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98418. There's street parking and a few lots nearby.
Have more questions? We'd love to hear from you!
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Three La Cà locations across Tacoma — same family, same recipes, different vibes.
La Cà 38th
Vietnamese Bistro — Lincoln District
- Lincoln District on S 38th St
- Full bar with craft cocktails
- Central Vietnamese specialties
- Date nights & celebrations
La Cà Bar
Vietnamese Kitchen & Full Bar — Open Late
Mon-Thu: 11:00 AM - Midnight
Fri-Sat: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sun: 11:00 AM - Midnight
- Family recipes from Central Vietnam
- 24-hour bone broth phở made fresh daily
- Full bar with craft cocktails & local drafts
- Open late until 2am Fri-Sat
Find La Cà 38th
1001 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98418