We went here on a Thursday night. It was quiet, no one around. We thought they were closed, but they were not. They people working there were very friendly. My husband has some questions about the menu and the waiter answered all his questions. For appetizer we ordered the chicken satay and it was very good. The two sauces they brought with it were both amazing. My husband had the Pad Prik Tai Dam. It looked and smelled delicious. He ate it all so I'm assuming it was delicious but I didn't try it. I had the spicy noodles with beef and medium spice. I was served a cup of soup before my food came. Oh my goodness, it was good. It was called Chicken Tom Kha soup. I've never had a Thai soup like this before but it was awesome!! I wish I would have ordered more. When my entree came, it looked and smelled delicious. It also TASTED delicious! The beef was so fresh and cooked perfect. There wasn't any fat on the meat and it was so tender. It had the perfect spice to eat and it was amazing!!! I ate and ate until I couldn't take one more bite. I was stuffed!!! I will definitely order that dish again next time I visit. Check this place out. It is a small little restaurant with a small outside area to eat at as well as inside. The prior working there were very nice, friendly and know how to cook authentic Thai food!! read more

Always friendly service and great food. I especially like their Tom Yum soup and panang curry. Very convenient for take out.

I think fusion-style Thai food. I found something in the food and they changed immediately. But not too sorry and not offer anything. I wanted to refund but just eat. Anyway, every food is fine. read more

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I ate there with my family recently. The food was good. The service left a lot to be desired. It took them forever to take our orders. More than once, they said they'd be right back to take our orders, but then didn't come back, and we had to ask them again. If the restaurant had been full and crowded, this would be more forgiveable, but it wasn't full or crowded. read more

If I could give this place a zero, I would. Ever since Covid started, I heard so many people complaining about getting food poisoning from this place! I didn't believe it until my siblings and I went, and we all got food poisoning at different times. Food poisoning is painful and not fun. I will never recommend this place! read more

Their pad thai with tofu is delicious can't wait to go back :) ): (: (: :):) (: :) :) read more

Siam Elephant - PAD THAI WITH TOFU - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Pretty good experience of authentic Thai food. Definitely a bit higher end on the presentation. The service was fast and pleasant. Definitely will go back. The pictures really don't do the place much justice. I walked in expecting a darker place. When in fact it's pretty vibrant and pleasant. There's this one extremely large picture of a Thai village. I could stare at the thing all day trying to decipher it. Haha. Orders a beef salad and had the chicken eggplant dish. Both were tasty. This place serves large dishes but definitely not a family style place as they are smaller portions than most other Thai places. But, hey! You trade quality for quantity. Worth the trade sometimes. I committed the sin of not ordering Pad Thai. Blame the diet gots of spring so that I can get in shape. Definitely worth the meal. Decent price for a nicer dine-in location. Small and cute. Enjoy! read more

Siam Elephant - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

We stopped in for lunch as we were passing through and were blown away by the service and the quality in food. Robert took care of us and gave us wonderful entree suggestions and was very professional and pleasant. We've now bookmarked this as a spot to stop at when we come through again. read more

We ordered the duck curry and the pineapple fried rice. I felt like the portions on the curry were very small for the prize, and I felt like the fried rice had too much curry powder on it, which I had never had on pineapple fried rice before and I'm not sure I would want it on it again.! read more

Fav place in Carp. Service is excellent. Food is delicious. Dog friendly patio and they will bring your pups water. Crying Tiger is my favorite! Everything is so good here and the staff is great. Highly recommend! read more

The pineapple fried rice was so so it had curry powder on it, that was a first for me. The duck curry was not very good. I thought it was very pricy for what we got.... I don't think I would go back... read more

Wow! Amazing We had the coconut shrimp Appetizer - I had the eggplant tofu basil dish, my husband had the garlic chicken and it was wonderful! Great dog friendly patio - thank you for that!! We had a wonderful dinner! Highly recommend! read more

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Great Thai food! Always great experience. We always have a nice time there and always have great food.

TOM- YUM was my favorite! Must order service very nice I enjoy to sit outside the patio enjoy with weather

Best Thai around. And greatest, caring team. Our friends are here from Arizona and look for Thai everywhere they go and they rated them the best. read more

It is a hidden gem in Carpinteria. Authentic Thai food in a beach town setting. I like their outdoor patio. Portions are not a big , but delicious. Friendly staff and good prices on quality Thai food. read more

The Siam Elephant has been a favorite of ours for some time. Each of the different items we have had were tasty and of good quality. Service every time has been exceptional. I recommend the Siam Elephant if you are interested in very good Thai food. read more

It was our first time here and we loved it. Great food, fantastic service, overall a fabulous experience! We loved the Thai decor and soothing music. We will most definitely be coming back! read more

Siam Elephant - beef Chili Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

The food was really tasty. It was ready upon arrival for takeout. The rice was perfect and not over cooked. Everything was hot when got back to our table. The service was friendly and happy to see us. The shrimp appetizers were really good. We drove 300 miles and found this gem. We' ll certainly be back! read more

Sad to say that this Thai favorite has changed management and the food is not the same. My Pad See Ew lunch was made with frozen broccoli and was very bland. The Tom Yum soup is not the same. I was so disappointed. Until they bring back the old recipes or cooks I am moving my business to Lao Thai. read more

I've had Thai food in so many different cities along the coast, from La Jolla to Carmel-by-the-Sea, so I have a lot to compare. This rates in my top favorites because the food is excellent, the people working there are efficient and friendly, and they let people bring their dogs to the patio. The lunch specials are generous and such a great price. Easy to find parking too. read more

If it weren't for Thai food, I don't believe I would have survived college. I would have wasted away to simply dust in a corner of the library. When you're broke or on a budget, Thai food is one of those few affordable meals that every student turns to besides pizza or Top Ramen. Now that I am no longer a college student, yet still broke, I always find myself craving Thai cuisine on the regular. For me, Siam Elephant is one of the top Thai joints in Santa Barbara County and competes with Rice By Mama down south in Ventura. I often visit Siam Elephant for their spectacular lunch special which is offered Tuesday thru Friday from 11am until they close until dinner at 2:30pm. For under $11 you receive a cup of soup (usually Chicken Tom Yum) or side salad (FYI: dressing is a runny mayo), steamed white rice, crispy fried wontons, a vegetable spring roll AND your main entree (costs $9.50 or $11 if your choice of meat is shrimp). They have an entire variety of entree choices ranging from noodles, to curries, to specialty Thai dishes. I cannot help myself and always order their Pad Thai because their tamarind sauce they use is perfection--tangy and sweet, yet a kick of sourness with some lime added. The peanuts add a pleasant crunch to the al dente noodles. The lunch special is a large portion so I usually request a box to take half home for the following day, and indulge in either sweet Mango Sticky Rice or savory Coconut Ice Cream for dessert. Siam is located right off Linden Street in Carpinteria's main street beach town. Simply look for the wooden elephants at the entrance as you head toward the beach. There is also a large outdoor patio to take advantage of on those 350 or so days of sunshine! read more

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Family owned hidden gem AND.... Pet Friendly!! When traveling to Carpentaria to hang out in a beach town, having Thai food wasn't on our minds. But, from the street, the huge outdoor patio with traditional Thai booths, we were intrigued. So, we checked out the menu and we were hooked! We sat outside at a booth, with our pooch. The options were abundant and the flavors were great!! I was SHOCKED at how many shrimp came with my curry. The dipping sauce for the egg rolls was HOME MADE!!! It was SO good!! I've never had anything like it!! The husband was so pleasant, kind and attentive. The wife helped run the place and was also very kind. Their son didn't say much but, very polite and kind. If you're passing by Carpentaria, you really need to give this place a try!! read more

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During the 2020 Crazed Covid Restaurant Damage Control, the Team at Siam Elephant has maintained an even keel. The quality, flavor and freshness of their delightful menu choices has maintained the quality we have enjoyed for years. Their patio is cozy and provides a good neighborhood vibe, good service and they are 100% into keeping everything clean and safe. They even take extra care by wiping/sanitizing your credit card for you prior to returning it to you. Their Take-Away or as some say Thai To-Go remains excellent every time. Great job guys. It will be really nice to sit back inside, won't be long! Enjoy the patio or their Take-Away! read more

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Very good Thai food, love the milk tea! The environment is good, both outside and indoor seating. read more

Siam Elephant - Massaman Curry Pad Thai Thai Ice Tea - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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The food is pretty good, the staff is nice, authentic Thai Cuisine but Americanized a bit. One thing I don't like, the price of a Thai Tea w/ Boba is a whopping $8.75 Everybody knows, Thai Tea should cost $4.25 maximum, regardless of whether or not it has ice or boba. Keep up the great food and maybe throttle back on the Iced Tea price gouging read more

Siam elephant is another favorite Thai place that I personally enjoy, from the quality of food to the venue experience.

i was here a long time ago when we were camping at Carpinteria State beach but it's been some time and couldn't recall how the food was. We stopped by for lunch, got here early around 11:15, good thing because the place was packed by 11:45. We started off with chicken sate. The chicken was full of flavor and the peanut sauce was delicious. The lunch specials were priced fairly at $8.99 and the portions were large. I had the spicy fried noodle, my one daughter had the cashew nut chicken, my other daughter had the pad prik tia dam with shrimp and my wife had the prik king. All the dishes had a lot of flaver and were each unique. Presentation was very nice as well. The inside of the restaurant is small but quaint. They also have a nice patio area. read more

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Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Had the pumpkin curry. It was delicious. Only issue was the waiter said the special came with 3 appetizers. So when he brought a plate of coconut shrimp we thought oh wow, generous serving. We ate it, our meal came with 3 small samples of different appetizers. When we received bill the shrimp appetizer was billed. I inquired he politely said it was a separate charge. Maybe a language barrier thing going on, but my wife and I never mentioned coconut shrimp to him. End of a good day, tired. Smiled and just paid. It was good though. read more

We made a reservation for an outdoor dinner sitting before going out for a long walk earlier today but the winds picked up like crazy so we ended up ordering for takeout. Food was great. Staff was fantastic, wearing gloves and masks , even sanitized my hubby's cc when it was handed back . Ordered a few of our favorites: Combo Fried pineapple fried rice made with brown rice, Thai Basil Eggplant with chicken, Pad See Ew with brown rice. Highly recommended! read more

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Magnificently flavorful, excellent quality, outdoor patio, coffee boba... love & gratitude for all of the things!

Best Thai restaurant in the area! Love the place with the nice crew and their on the spot flavors. Everytime I stop by everything is in order and the inside is always clean despite the busy hours! Keep up thw awesome cooking guys! Lunch Special- Spicy Basil LeavesPad See EwPad Thai read more

Solid food. However they tipped themself $15 on my card after I gave them a cash tip.

This is actually a pretty good Thai restaurant. The Decour is inviting, service is pretty good, and I really enjoyed the food. We ordered our usual chicken pad Thai, a curry dish, and other odds and ends. All were pretty tasty, and while prices reflect the seaside community, it did not break the bank. I don't always visit Carpinteria, but when we do, I will certainly consider having dinner here. read more

This place is decent given that there are not too many choices. We ordered the following dishes: Pad Thai with Pork- Coming from the Bay Area, I'm used to Pqd thai standard with shrimp. The had decent portion and noodle consistency was good. The sauce was a bit greasy and on the sweeter side. Pumpkin curry with beef- didn't really taste the curry and only got one piece of pumpkin with the curry. Got decent amount of beef with the curry though. Fresh vegetable with chicken- my favorite dish as it was not too greasy and was light. Mix of broccoli, baby corn, Shanghai bok choy, mushroom, cabbage, and carrot stir fried with fresh garlic. read more

Well Date of Visit : December 19, 2021 and searching for an open Restaurant in Santa Barbara after 8:00pm is kind of difficult !! So what I noticed is lots of restaurants close fairly early and driving up and down the street plus walking in asking if restaurants are opened !! And most close early !! So Finally found this Thai Restaurant opened past 8:30pm and I walk in and was seated right away and it was really slow because it was 43 degrees outside and freezing so I guess no one wants to be outside eating !! Well for us we were fairly hungry and needed some food in our stomach !! As a foodie I always enjoy trying new restaurants and eating at new places !! So I Decided on ordering the Pan Thai Noodles and I have to say it is one of the more popular dishes here !! Cooked well and flavorful !! Next I got some appetizers which were the delicious Spring Rolls which they cut in pieces for you to dip into there delicious Peanut Sauce which comes on the side !! Those spring rolls were yummy !! Last I got the Red meat Wonton Soup which hit the spot !! Tasted pretty dang good !! I also noticed the decor was decorated with a lot of elephants around and I guess it's the symbol for this Restaurant !! But I do suggest you give it a try and enjoy the delicious Thai food they serve here !! One more thing the parking was not bad but you have to park on the side street and the first 90 Minutes are Free !! Well my overall experience was good and I definitely recommend this Restaurant to everyone to try !! And if I happen to be in Santa Barbara again I might have to stop in once again !! read more

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Stick with the lunch specials, pad thai was bland. Too much ice in the thai ice tea, maybe better to eat in.

amazing food! the customer service was very friendly and the food was incredibly prompt. the outdoor seating was cute! the special combination is an amazing deal! less than $20 for a huge plate, salad, and small appetizer spread is one of the best thai deals i've seen. will come again when i'm back in town. Thanks! read more

Siam Elephant - outdoor seating - Thai Near Me - Carpinteria, California

Went here in 2021 and it was good but now NO. Came back in 2024 on family vacation and the food went down hill, it has no taste. I asked for no onions since I'm allergic and it still had onions. The service was horrible they pick and choose who they want to give attention to. I had to get up and go to the front desk for a refill on drinks. The price is not worth the meal you got, little plates and no taste. Everything is paid separately. For example: if you want the entree of sweet and sour chicken it does not come with a side option of white rice anymore now you have to pay for each size extra. The atmosphere was okay, we had my service dog but couldn't eat inside and then it was super cold outside and they gave us cold hard chairs. Overall bad experience! Possibly under new management. read more

The first time I tried Siam Elephant, I was blown away by the food. The soup and curries piping hot and bursting with umami- I would've guessed there was some secret MSG cooked in there- but NO! clearly stated on the front of the menu "No MSG added". This place has OK service and can get pretty busy during the dinner rush. This review is not about the service ( although my favorite waiter "SIRI" is awesome and attentive every time!). This review is all about the food baby. I was so impressed I went back for more the next day.... and then two days after that.... and then twice more by the end of the week! Finally this week, I went back with a friend after discovering they have a deal on Axxess for "Buy one Get one" meals on dine-In orders. I ended up going 5x in one week and finally decided to write this review. We ordered ( all medium spicy): -Eggplant with Thai Basil with Tofu combo- The surprising table favorite- so flavorfull and not overly heavy or filling like some of the noodle and rice dishes. -Spicy Fried Noodle with Shrimp Combo- How can you go wrong with fried noodles- taste a bit like drunken noodle without the ground meat. Red Curry with Chicken- Piping hot, creamy and garnished with fresh cilantro that slowly cooked in the warm coconut broth enhancing the curry flavor as the evening continued. The Combo selection comes with a cup of Tom Kha to start with was intensely tangy and creamy, fragrant and delicious, all at once- BUT WAIT, there's more. The combo also came with: *RICE *FRIED SHRIMP *EGGROLL *SIDE SALAD all for only $15 bucks !!! The bigger surprise came with the bill- $38 for 3 people, all of us so full we could barely believe it. SO AFFORDABLE. I tried so hard not to overeat but alas- was not able to stop myself from filling up. The food is SO GOOD! We were all so deliciously satiated after the meal we immediately started planning what to order for next time. Highly recommend Siam Elephant and will probably be seeing you there! read more

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