finding siam elephant was purely a fluke! out on a date that went so well we took a mini road trip to carp. siam elephant was one of the few restaurants open, so we popped in. the staff were immediately friendly & accommodating. told us about their awesome specials. we continued to chat with them & it was a great night! towards the time we were wrapping up, this amazing music came on.. we were grooving completely! i look up & so is the staff. just a special place in a special place. do ya' self a favor & check it out. read more

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I love Thai food but my husband has never tried it. I promised him it will be a good experience. We stopped by on a weekend and were seated immediately. The service is very fast so we had to decide right away. I ordered pumpkin curry with shrimp and my husband ordered kung pao shrimp and both came out perfect. The place was decorated nicely and they also had a patio seating. Lots of families and couples were having dinner with us. I would revisit whenever l am in the area. read more

Siam Elephant - Shrimp kung pao and pumpkin curry shrimp - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Panang lunch special was great and I went and ate it at the beach. The curry portion was a little small, but tasted great and the other sides were fresh. Recommend! read more

Siam Elephant - Panang lunch special - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

I live in SAN MARCOS near San Diego and come up here to camp from time to time which has the best campground right on the ocean at Carpinteria State Beach. I discovered this Thai restaurant ordering DoorDash and coming in and it is absolutely delicious and better than anything I've had locally in the big city. I have they recommend trying this place. The food is absolutely delicious. So far I had the fresh rolls, the chicken potstickers, garlic and pepper, beef, and the Tom Kai soup with shrimp. Everything is absolutely delicious. They really know what they're doing here and I can't wait to come back and visit again. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this little town restaurant. I got the pumpkin curry which I had never tried before, and it was so good. Perfect medium spicey level for me also. The wait staff were all so friendly and attentive too. Can't wait to come back. I highly recommend. read more

We have been here several times and I kept forgetting to do a review. Very solid Thai food, good quality. Delicious soups, best chicken pad Thai I've ever had (and I've had it at many places). Good service and a super cute patio with little gondolas. read more

The ambiance and staff were great. The food was terrible. My husband wanted something simple so he got the veggie soup. Bland and he ended up getting diarrhea from it. So not sure how well they are washing their produce or how clean the kitchen is. I had the won ton soup. Bland but chicken was like rubber. I am not even sure it was real chicken. Won tons - I couldn't even describe what was in them. Didn't taste like chicken, more like chewing again on rubber. I left it. It was inedible. Should have asked them to take it off the bill. We got fresh rolls that were uninspired as well. Very disappointed. read more

Good ambiance and prompt, friendly service. But the food was disappointing though. We ordered 7 dishes. I would not recommend. Response to questions: We ordered medium spicy Papaya Salad and it was bland with little to no spice. Needs more shrimp flavor, more fish sauce and a bit more sweetness. Usually, good papaya salad will have some juice at the bottom, not dry. The Tom Yum soup was not aromatic and had a strange flavor like no other I've had. I know tamarind flavor. It was lukewarm, despite the heated vessel. I'm guessing the precooked shrimp and vegetables chilled the soup to a less than ideal temperature. I counted 7 shrimp. I would at least put 8 shrimp if the dish was intended for 4 people. read more

So good, walked by this place for many years and finally tried it. Chicken yellow curry is the best! Egg rolls and chicken gyoza! All a must try! read more

DOG FRIENDLY RESTAURANT The menu has a lot of food options. Service was up to par. I love the outdoor seatings. There are two cute wooden booth tables and we were lucky to be seated in one of them. They do have it outdoor heaters available. We tried the Tom Yum soup, Pad See Iew and duck curry $20.99 and Mango sticky rice. Portion size was just right. The only thing that I thought the restaurant should change is all curry come with a small bowl of rice. For a small size is $2.5 and medium was $4 and large $6. None of the curry dish come with rice which made the price for curry /rice a bit pricey. So we chose to get mango sticky rice $10.50 for dessert instead of spending it on bowl of rice. Great service from the servers. They were very friendly to us and our dog too. read more

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The food was good, we ordered the coconut soup with veggies and it was very tasty, we also ordered salted eggplant which was very good and the pad seeew with chicken which i found mediocre. The service was good and ambiance comfortable. We sat outside and the weather was very nice. Overall a delightful experience! read more

This is such a classic place to eat for some yummy thai food. They are a local favorite and let me tell you why. Service is very attentive and friendly as always! Their cream cheese rangoons are fried perfectly and super creamy! Their chicken pad thai comes with rice and a small appetizer choice. Their tom kha soup is also very flavorful and perfect for any type of day! They have seating inside and outside as well. They also have beautiful art pieces throughout their restaurant. read more

Siam Elephant - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Soft shell crab with curry sauce is absolutely delicious and so unlike any other Thai dish I have seen. A winner! Pad See Ew is perfect. Love the outdoor patio. Great service, reasonable prices, easy street parking, dog friendly. This checks all the boxes! read more

Nice local spot in the heart of town. Plenty of outdoor seating and doggie friendly too. As for the food, we LOVED the special Soft Shell Crab w/ curry sauce. Such a different dish and we could never make this at home. Get a small side of rice to go with it. The Pad See Ew was also on point and devoured quickly. Looks like a family run place and the service was good as well. A must stop for anyone who loves Thai food, outdoor seating, and good vibes! read more

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We have come to really love this place. My daughter and I enjoy the pad see ew with tofu -- my husband enjoys the red curry with chicken. We get the "specials" so it includes rice, salad or soup and a couple apps-spring roll, tempura shrimp -- delicious! Our guest got the basil and vegetables with tofu and the broccoli and tofu with garlic sauce. They enjoyed it. read more

Wonderful spot near the beach. Dog friendly sitting outside and provides heating. The Thai food is soothing to the heart. I'm not too sure what my family members get, but I always order the Chicken Pad Thai. Along with that I get a Thai Tea that's perfectly not to sweet* and Mango Sticky Rice at the end--My dad loves getting their fresh authentic beer if you'd like that. The workers are amazing and check up on you frequently. Would reccomend to have a great beach day. read more

Absolutely loved my experience here the other day! I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken and shared the cream cheese wontons with my friends and family. The dishes were so flavorful and had the most amazing spices. I loved that everything came out so hot and fresh, and they timed it perfectly to where all the dishes everyone ordered came out at the same time, so we could enjoy it family-style. I also really appreciated the kind and helpful service, as the staff really made above and beyond to ensure that they accommodated my nut allergy. They also were helpful when we asked to order some food for takeout, and brought the food out at the end so it was still hot and fresh. Such a wonderful experience and definitely a must-try when you're in Carp. read more

Ordered online a large pick up order and it was hot and ready when I walked in right when it said it would be ready at 6:20. Food itself was delicious and very filling and we really liked the pineapple fried rice and pad Thai and pad see ew. Mango sticky rice was also delicious, the mango was perfectly ripe! read more

Just had lunch at this little Thai Food Pl., Siam elephant OMG, the best chicken Pad Thai fantastic spring rolls, five star customer service and great price right off the strip in Carpinteria. Thank you to my server very sweet. read more

Siam Elephant - Pad Thai n spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Great food!! Great service!! Siam elephant never disappoints! We always leave happy and full of great food! read more

Siam Elephant - Happy customers ! - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

The curry just didn't taste right. The curry doesn't come with rice. The people are friendly and fast. Also no fork with my Togo order.

So bummed! This used to be our favorite Thai spot but they changed the menu. Everything got more expensive with smaller portions and the Tom Kha soup now has tofu instead of chicken. Overall the flavor is not as good as it used to be too, I guess that's what you get with new owners. I'm most heartbroken about the Tom Kha which before was the best I've ever had. Sad, I'm a local and will not be coming here anymore. read more

Bottom line: a great local spot! I was working in Carp and wanted to find something yummy and quick and this place looked perfect. They have great lunch specials so I ordered the yellow curry. It came out super fast and was hot enough to burn me which was awesome - I can't stand cold food. The staff were all super friendly and professional. I can't believe I've never been here before.... It will NOT be the last time Check it out! read more

Such great service and ambiance. The food has the perfect amount of saltiness and seasoning. I lived in Thailand for a few years and the flavors were authentic and delicious. read more

3.5 overall not amazing but good. Service is great ! This place has been around for years! I think it's my third time here . I tend to stop by when in Carpinteria. We got the red curry with pork ( extra for a small order of rice) and Pad See Ew with chicken. Great customer service! Cute spot in Downtown Carpinteria. read more

Siam Elephant - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Siam Elephant has exceptionally great Thai food imo. I sat inside but almost regretted it because the outdoor seating area looked so amazing. Inside was cozy, too, though--it was very clean and inviting. The service was super fast and I noticed that the staff all seemed to be working so well together, like they had a great system and communicated with each other so well. Our food came out really fast and did not disappoint! I ordered Pad Woon Sen with tofu and Thai iced tea. I can't stop dreaming of those glass noodles! I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Carp. read more

Siam Elephant - Pad Woon Sen - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Love this place. Food was delicious, service even better. For a town that goes to bed early the Siam Elephant staying open until 9 is very nice. Their curry was a family favorite and of course you can't leave without ordering the mango sticky rice. read more

Siam Elephant - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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I have come to this restaurant over the past several years but some how things have changed they have one of the better brown rices but the Tom Yum soup was simply not to par. 7 shrimp 4 pieces of diced tomatoes and a lot of mushrooms. In a soup base that just did not make it. Service was fair and the crew was polite but something has changed . The ambiance is the same but I wish when the weather is cold they would close the doors. If you come here walk or find street parking . Maybe some other item will be better. read more

Siam Elephant - Interior - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Having come from a very cold climate, it was such a treat to sit outside in January and appreciated the heaters. They were very very busy, which is always a good sign so service was super slow, but the food was very good. read more

Mitch opened early to accommodate our large party. He sat us at 4 tables in the beautiful dog friendly patio. He was even able to let our group of 22 have separate checks! The food was amazing as always. I have the asparagus and local avocado salad with shrimp. My friends loved the chicken satay and the Tom Kha soup and the specials. I love taking new friends here they always love it as much as I do. read more

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This is our first time here, and we came based on a recommendation from a local friend. The pad Thai was excellent, and we also enjoyed the fresh spring rolls and chicken satay. We finished with the delightful mango sticky rice, making for a well-balanced meal. There's outdoor seating where kids can relax, and the fresh air and breeze were fantastic! I highly recommend this place!amazing service too! read more

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The food here is delicious. I like Thai food and they they do the very best job here.

Indoor and patio options. We had a great dinner here. Ordered green curry, Pumpkin curry and mango sticky rice. The medium rice comes in a big container! Enough for maybe 4 people? It was so much for just the 2 of us but only $5 so all good. The pumpkin curry was the favorite of the 2. Highly recommend. They come medium which is relatively spicy to some but perfect for me. Great service! Friendly staff! Loved the mango sticky rice. $66 after tip for dinner for 2. read more

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Such a standout. Food was quick, good value, and amazing. The staff are the absolute sweetest people. 10/10 will be going back

I really wanted to like this place because of the raving reviews but unfortunately, I did not enjoy my food that I got. I do want to say how cute their outdoor seating is. I love the vibe that this place gives along with the ocean breeze. We were seated promptly and my bf and I both got the lunch special. The lunch special comes with your choice of either soup or salad and we both got the soup. The soup was sadly warm borderline cold, but it was pretty flavorful. Though, the bowl was soo small. Yellow curry with rice: I was expecting a bigger portion of rice with curry just because the curry to rice ratio was soo drastic. If you can see the picture, the rice is sooo tiny compared to the curry. I only took 3-4 bites of rice along with curry and it was gone leaving me with 3/4 of the curry still leftover. The flavor of the curry also was too sweet for my taste. The egg roll and fried dumpling were also cold meaning they probably left it out for a long time and it's not fresh. Pad Thai: the noodles were chewy and the flavor was alright in my opinion. My bf had the same problem with the temperature of his food. The service was also lacking. We never got checked on after we placed our order and it took them a long time to bring us our check back. Overall, this place just did not do it for me considering how there are much better Thai restaurant options elsewhere around the area. read more

Siam Elephant - Lunch Special- Yellow curry and pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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For end of springs, we decided to visit a not so obvious beach town right next to Santa Barbara. Carpinteria is offers perfect mix of beach, relaxation atmosphere. It is the perfect weekend getaway spot. When it comes to end of our night, we wanted some Asian food. Siam Elephant caught our eyes right away. From the moment we set food in the restaurant. This place is authentic as it can gets. Once we entered, we were quickly seated. The staffs brought us menu and water. To cut to the chase, we ordered a stir fry dish and curry. They are tasteful and very healthy. The flavor balance is just right. The portion is spot on to feed 2 people. Overall, we had a good experience. read more

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Really good food. Big portions so you can share. Everyone was super friendly. Very clean, inside/outside seating. Very reasonably priced. read more

Siam Elephant - Chicken pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Food.10/10 Ambience. 10/10 Service. 10/10 and sets the bar for their attention to detail and ensuring even kids are felt welcomed. read more

We liked the service, everyone was nice and friendly, the menu options were great! We ordered pad Thai special and cashew chicken special. We like that it came with salad n 3 fried items. but the chicken was rubbery , like it was old, and the pad Thai was sooo salty, I could barely eat it and it didn't seem like the noodles were fresh. They were a little mushy and over sauced and greasy. It didn't come with cilantro or a lime to squeeze( like other pad Thai ) on it and after a while, it all tasted like mushy greasy mess. Some of the shrimp was undercooked. We were afraid we were going to be sick afterwards. I don't think we will be going back there again, very disappointed. and the bathroom was really gross and smelled. read more

Needing a dinner spot Christmas night brought us to Siam Elephant. Service was stellar and inviting. Best chicken Satay I've ever tasted. Wonton soup was to perfection. read more