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    Thai Cafe

    3.8 (303 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Soup
    Closed Closed
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Menu 7/2026
    Wendy H.

    The restaurant is very clean and well organized. The staff are very nice and friendly. We like their fried rice and fish cake. They are freshly made and flavorful. The noodle soup is also good. The meat was tender and the broth was delicious. We will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu :)

    Natalia W.

    Food was delicious. We got pad thai, pad see ew, cream cheese ran-goons, and mango sticky rice. Had to take it to go because we got there too close before closing time, but service was still great. Amazing portions (you get your moneys worth). Plenty of leftovers for the next day and they still tasted good. Great comfort meal for our stay in JT, would visit again!

    Joyce T.

    Located near Joshua tree national park. Pad see Ee pork, very bland. We have to add soy sauce to bring out the flavor. Pineapple fried rice, it's awesome. Price is right and portion is huge.

    N1. Pad Thai with chicken
    Arthur J.

    Great place, amazing employees, very tasty for people whether they like spicy or mild cuisine. Very relaxing place. Not a crazy amount of beverage options but the food and service 100% made up for it. Will be visiting again.

    Tom yum noodle soup (front) and yellow curry (back)
    Tiffany L.

    This was at best, the most mediocre Thai food I've had. Like many people who come here, I was visiting Joshua Tree and looking for a place to eat dinner. I hadn't had Thai food in a while which is why I picked this place. It took a while for the server to take down our orders for food, even though the restaurant wasn't that busy (but it did get busier after we left). I got the Tom Yum noodle soup because it was cold outside and I wanted something to warn me up. The vegetables (carrots, peas) were without a doubt either frozen vegetables or canned vegetables. I could tell from the texture that they were not fresh. That part kinda ruined the entire dish for me, but I still finished it because I was hungry from a long day of hiking. The noodles and fish balls were alright, and the rest was just nothing special. The curry that my boyfriend ordered also didn't really stand out. The consistency was pretty watered down. And, it also had the same vegetables that was in the noodle soup - either canned or frozen. For that reason, I don't think I'd return to this business if I am in the area again. There are plenty of other restaurants near Joshua Tree that I think would be worth checking out over this one.

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    Super yummy food, staff is friendly, it's been 100° the last couple weeks and I still crave the Thai noodle soup always

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    7 months ago

    So good! Much better with a new chef/manager! Last time was very bland and small portions. This time very flavorful and huge portions!

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    Awful experience, I've tried it twice and both time were awful. Not only thst their hours are never the same.

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    No service at all, the server is also rude. The food does not worth the money. Will never come again or recommend it to anyone.

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    Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant

    Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant

    3.9
    (394 reviews)
    14.9 mi
    $$

    Our first time and it was a positive experience. Nicer inside than the photos show with a…read moredesertscape mural the length of one wall. A no-frills, clean, low-key, small restaurant (had a restaurant feel rather than a cafe or fast food place), and situated next to trendier eateries, but here you come strictly for the food. We shared the fried chicken dumplings, the duck curry and shrimp pad thai. All three were instantly recognizable, tasty and came out piping hot. We are used to, and like, medium spicy food (choice here of mild, medium, hot) but reading some of the other reviews we held back and went with mild and were glad we did. Our meal had a definite kick that would pass as medium elsewhere, except strangely for the (very mild) duck curry but it was still tasty. Good value and friendly service. We will happily return.

    Recommendation from my daughter and son in law. Located right off the highway. Not exactly a super…read moreimpressive place but definitely looks family run. A very extensive menu. Service was not the most welcoming when we first came in but, the second waitress did smile and greet us warmly. I don't eat a ton of Thai food but this place was legit. The soup had a coconut flavor and veggies with a slight spicy aftertaste. The chicken satay was my favorite. Chicken skewers with peanut sauce. My pad Thai with tofu was tasty. A huge serving. The crispy won tons were....meh...pass on those. Flat and lifeless. We shared our displeasure and they were taken off the bill. Enjoyable meal with great company. Eat well and SYOY!

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    Inside
    Pineapple fried rice. Pad Thai noodles.
    Pineapple fried rice. Pad Thai noodles.
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    29 Yum

    29 Yum

    4.2
    (122 reviews)
    19.9 mi

    The pho was decent, but I like the broth at Pho Nuts 29 more. Plus the noodles were chopped up…read morewhich was interesting. They also forgot the bag of bean sprouts/lime/cilantro/jalapeños for the second bowl of pho. But, with only two pho spots in the high desert, can beggars be choosers? Vibes were nice inside though, with a lounge area with a stage for performances that you can also eat at while chillin' on some really comfy couches and chairs. Might have to meet up with friends here sometime for random hangs without having to cook. They also get a star for the nice lady working the register.

    I ordered a chicken banh mi, a sandwich in a freshly-made toasted French baguette with sliced…read morechicken, pickled carrots, daikon radish, cilantro, and large jalapeno slices, and more. It was delicious. It was a banh mi sandwich that is not just one of those, "It's good for a small town," but really genuinely good and well-prepared. The sandwich was about $13, if memory serves. Whatever sauce they had on it was also delicious, and the sandwich was filling. The restaurant is a very large, airy, comfortable space in back of Rite Aid and Aldi, and is a pleasant space. The place also has coffee, bagels, croissants, bagel sandwiches, poke, and pho, along with numerous kinds of tea (milk tea, Thai tea, Matcha tea). The pho and bagels I saw other people eating looked delicious. The people who worked there were very friendly.

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    Large open comfortable restaurant at 29 Yum.
    Large open comfortable restaurant at 29 Yum.
    Chicken Egg Rolls
    Chicken Egg Rolls
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    JT Country Kitchen

    JT Country Kitchen

    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    14.7 mi
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    Some people chase sunrises in Joshua Tree. We chased pancakes... and honestly, I think we won…read more JT Country Kitchen is the kind of place that reminds you why diners will never go out of style. Friendly staff who make you feel like a regular, cozy country vibes, and comfort food that'll have you questioning whether you really need to hike after breakfast. I came here with my fiancé and stepdaughter, fully expecting a good meal. What I didn't expect was to be personally attacked by the size of the pancakes. These fluffy beauties arrived looking like they were auditioning to become spare tires for my car. They're huge... gloriously huge. Then came the chicken fried steak, blanketed in creamy country gravy with a mountain of crispy country potatoes on the side. If comfort food could give hugs, this plate would've wrapped us in a warm quilt and called us "hon." Parking out front can be a bit like finding a parking space at a Black Friday sale--possible, but don't count on it. Thankfully, there's extra parking in the back, complete with reserved spaces for country music stars. We didn't spot Dolly or Willie, but we left a spot open just in case. And let's not forget the view. Step outside and--boom!--you're greeted by the stunning desert landscape with Joshua Tree National Park practically waving hello. Not a bad backdrop while digesting a pancake the size of a hubcap. Bottom line? Great people, generous portions, delicious comfort food, and enough small-town charm to make you want to linger over one more cup of coffee. We'll definitely be back the next time we're moseying through this neck of the desert. Just maybe... we'll split the pancakes next time. (Who am I kidding? Probably not.)

    Mai Tai Pancakes!!!!…read more My fellow yelpers did me a solid! This cute place packs a strong punch with an amazing and delicious menu. We came two days in a row and everything was mouth watering good! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The wait isn't long at all due to how fast service is and the food is served hot off the griddle! We ordered Mai tai pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, house pancakes, hash and loaded potatoes. Oh! I also had a watermelon mimosa and it was made with real watermelon juice not syrup!! Loved this place!!!

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    Indoor seating
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    Country fried steak and eggs
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    Food for Thought Cafe

    Food for Thought Cafe

    4.5
    (40 reviews)
    17.4 mi

    The two stars are for the view, which is nice of the Joshua trees, but that is where the positivity…read moreends. The woman at the counter, whose name I didn't get but who had pink and white striped hair, refused to serve my boyfriend even though the website said the cafe was open, the door sign said the cafe was open, and people were in the cafe itself eating and drinking coffee at a few of the tables. She said the cafe was closed because she was too busy, even though there were only a few people around. When I asked if it was possible to get coffee, she said alright but we should order the drip coffee because she wasn't very good at making anything else. While we sat and drank our coffees, a group of about six women came up and she let them order food and coffee for the group. A man was next in line and she told him the same thing she told my boyfriend: that she was busy and the cafe was closed. This pattern continued. She served women in groups of any size, but men who asked were told that the cafe was closed. This is unacceptable and I will not be returning, however nice the setting.

    Food 5/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 This cafe is authentic and makes fresh everything. The sourdough sandwiches tasted amazing. The burrito bowl came in regular bowl but tasted very good. The cold pressed juice was a good add on. Definitely will recommend this place.

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    Veggie burger and sweet potato wedges
    Veggie burger and sweet potato wedges
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