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    Thai Elephant Morro Bay

    4.4 (610 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Seafood, Noodles
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Thai tea
    Jessie D.

    Service was good! It's a cute little hole in the wall, and definitely a local spot. It was 100% full the whole time I was there on a Friday evening. The pad Thai was marvelous-- dark and tamarindy, with a silky sauce that coated everything well. Presentation wasn't super thoughtful, as it looked like it had already been mixed, but the flavor made up for it. Some more veg would have also been appreciated. The thai tea was very one note, and not very strong. I won't be ordering this here again.

    Fried Egg rolls
    Jus E.

    Exceptional service,Ambiance and delicious food! A true lifesaver.We finished walking along the Embarcadero and decided to find a spot to eat a bit further away from the main pier... We didn't realize how early things started closing, and we quickly found ourselves stuck with almost no options! By total accident, we stumbled upon this Thai restaurant.When we walked in, we asked if they were closing. They told us they were shutting down in just a few minutes, but they kindly welcomed us in anyway! It was such a wonderful, generous act. Franz sat us down and was incredibly friendly, attentive, and kind, making sure we were completely taken care of even though it was past closing time.To make things even better, the food was absolutely amazing! Every single dish we ordered was incredibly delicious. We walked out happy as a clam with very full bellies. I highly recommend this place, and we will definitely be back the next time we are in Morro Bay!

    Jungle curry. Delicious! Pad Thai was also very good.
    Debbie G.

    Food was absolutely delicious! I'm very particular about Thai food. Waitresses were very polite and friendly. I would strongly recommend this place.

    Pad thai
    Brittanie R.

    I ate her about a week or two ago. I decided to take a little ocean vacation for the weekend. A friend and I came here for dinner and it was so delicious. The place was pretty full, but it was spring break and a Friday night. They were able to make my pad Thai vegan. Their edamame was so delicious, the sauce that came on top was amazing. I even mixed the extra sauce into my pad Thai once we finished all the edamame.

    Green papaya salad with beef
    Thomas M.

    Friendly, clean and relaxing environment. Fast, courteous service. Food was delicious. Fresh and flavorful spring rolls. My wife enjoyed her green papaya salad and I had the yellow curry. Both dishes had generous portions of protein. Yum, yum

    Chang L.

    Food is tasty and served quickly. Its on the main strip of shops. Service was friendly. Ambiance is old town restaurant vibe.

    Randy V.

    Food ok Service good Ambiance ok Overall our food was pretty good except for the crispy Perking duck. The breading was pretty bad and a duck meat inside was really tiny. The sauce they use is mid. Definitely not worth $25. If I was in the area again, I would come back.

    Satay chicken
    Allison C.

    Ordered some take out to watch the World Series so can't speak much to the ambiance or service. However, I was impressed that the owner made good on remaking an order of pineapple fried rice that ended up being very spicy to the point where I could not eat it. She said it never should have been made that way unless requested and wasn't sure what happened but the fresh order of non-spicy pineapple fried rice was so good! The chicken and shrimp were not overcooked and I loved the bits of raisins and cashews added in. I could eat this again and again. We had 3 ordered of satay chicken and the cucumber and peanut sauce that came with it was perfect. The chicken skewers itself were a bit inconsistent as some of the pieces were a bit overcooked but some were perfect and moist. I would still order these again though. Overall, I was impressed with the quality of food and the prices were comparable to what I am used to.

    Interior
    Mary C.

    Exceptional service and generous portions! The hot cheese puffs were incredible--crispy on the outside, perfectly soft on the inside, and totally addictive. I also had the Tom Kha Seafood soup, which came with a fragrant mix of coconut milk, lemongrass, mushrooms, cilantro, and onions. The presentation was lovely, and the seafood was fresh and tender. The broth - too tart or sour for my liking, however. (Maybe it was the cilantro?) I came back the next day to try the crab fried rice--and it did not disappoint! It was a hearty portion, with just the right balance of crab (real crab, not imitation), egg, onions, peas, carrots, and tomatoes. Definitely a spot worth visiting (and revisiting)!

    Spring roll
    Nory B.

    Came for lunch today and remembered why I love this place so much! The service is always welcoming and prompt, and the food is delicious! I love the fried rice, the jungle green curry, pad see ew and especially the spring rolls with shrimp! I always stop by when I'm in Morro Bay.

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