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I'm wish I would have taken pictures of the food BUT we were super hungry after a long day of work LOL we ordered the food to go but the portions were GREAT!!! I have tried the chicken pad Thai from so many places in SA & they're ok but lack flavor; but I am happy to report that theirs HIT THE SPOT! It's exactly what I have been looking for, so will return for sure! My hubby got the chicken fried rice and he liked it too :) He said it looked like a mom & pop place so love supporting local businesses. Give it a try yall! It was a little pricy for 2 plates about $30 but like I said the portions were worth it; we ate and still had left overs for tomorrows work lunch LOL read more

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Cory R.

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Had the massaman curry. It was really good. It appears that they cook to order. They currently only do take out FYI, so for faster pickup, I'd call ahead. read more

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First time trying this spot! Got their chicken pad Thai, no green onion, no nuts, told them to make it as spicy as possible with added chili oil. It was so good. Definitely will return. read more

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Nicole P.

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i've been going here for a while for the pad see ew and it's amazing!! they're always consistent with the flavor, speed, and serving sizes. 10/10 read more

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Sarah D.

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Hands down my favorite Thai place in San Antonio. Worth the 35 minute drive just for take out.

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Robert S.

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It's always pleasant here and the food tastes wonderful, I highly recommend them, very nice service

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Troy H.

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I'm so glad to have a place like this near my home. The service was nice and quick. And the restaurant itself looked very clean and tidy. My food was hot even after I got home. The pork was juicy and coating was nice and crunchy. The noodles are top notch, something I would expect from a sit-in restaurant. And they give you so much broth for the ramen that you'll have leftover for later. I also got the cheese rolls. They were crunchy yet soft. And the filling was amazing. I will definitely be a regular here. read more

Thai Lao 78 - Katsu Ramen - Thai Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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James O.

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We love to get take out from here. Our Fav go to are the Massaman, fried cheese, and Pad thai (lots of meat!) We love the family that runs the place and always come back for more. read more

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Matthew R.

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Pad thai was ok.. didn't like that they put it in a styrofoam container right out of the pan. Was wandering why the noodles were stuck together...Cause it melted the container. read more

Thai Lao 78 - Pad Thai burnt through container. - Thai Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Sandra V.

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the best Thai place me and my husband have ever tried and we've been all over San Antonio looking for new food spots. best service the lady was so nice and friendl. the food came back very hot from the stove and the cheese rolls hit the spot it's totally amazing love the flavors and spice levels we chose. definitely recommend other people to try. read more

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Titeana H.

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So I got the chicken green curry. I added shrimp and broccoli..... I personally don't like it. I should of knew it was going to be sweet because it was cooked in coconut milk...... but the flavor of it just ain't for me. read more

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Sara S.

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Delicious & Fresh! I will be returning again and again. So grateful they are only a few minutes from my house. Best Thai I've had since my time in Brisbane! read more

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Paola A.

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10000/10! I can't recommend enough! It's sooo amazingly delicious! Authentic flavor and amazing flavor. Staff is very kind and very sweet I loved the service! The restaurant itself is very clean and cute, the ambiance is great read more

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Melissa C.

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Tried this place for the first time it was delicious and the portions were large. I can't wait to go back and eat the yellow curry again.

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Erica O.

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I've been going to this place for a few years it is close to me and I've always had a good experience! Food it's always hot and fresh never had any problems highly recommend! read more

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Mari H.

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Terrible not even worth one star. What the hell happened!!! I just picked up egg drop soup which before was better then 5 stars. I want my money back !!!! Today piss water would have been better. It was nearly clear and a hint of green. Disgusting and embarrassing read more

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love their food :)!! service was quick and kind. Ambiance is very much mom and pop shop!! overall everything was great

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Jose C.

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First time eating here, didn't realize it was so close to home. Dining is currently closed but man do I have to say for a small hole in the wall restaurant the food is delicious! The chicken was nice and tender with plenty of flavor, the soup was nice and hot. When they tell you it's gonna be about 15 minutes or so it's because they're prepping the food in the kitchen and serving it hot! read more

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Amber Y.

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Incredible service from the moment I walked in to the moment I left! This was my first time here and I can't wait to come back. The food was incredible! I ordered chicken pad Thai level 2 heat and dumplings. 5/5 would def recommend read more

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Angel F.

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Great food and service. The yellow chicken curry is to die for. Since COVID they are just carry out. read more

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Christopher M.

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Great food at a great restaurant! It's super convenient to call in our order and pick it up on the way home! Everything we've had has been amazing and delicious! read more

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Jose Raul P.

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We just might be on to something.. You wouldn't expect this place to pack this much flavor! Their Pad Thai is advertised as "the best in town!" I'm not sure if I can go to that extent, but for the price you definitely can't beat that! Great serving for a very cheap! I ordered to go and everything was ready right at the time they told me it would be ready. As someone that has a timed lunch, I genuinely appreciate that. You'd be surprised how many places get that wrong. The Pad Thai has great flavor and had a good amount of protein in it for the price. Next time I order, I might add extra protein, even if they charge me extra, because once again for the price you really can't complain. read more

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Angel F.

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Everything about this place makes my taste buds go crazy. #1, best in town. They are only checkout since COVID.

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Natalie T.

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Food is delicious! I went here twice last week! Ordering online was very easy. I didn't take a picture but they have this clear noodle soup that's delicious! Very garlicky-it's going to be my go to soup when someone is sick but I'd eat it every single day! read more

Thai Lao 78 - The inside is still closed, order ahead and pick up! Just a heads up before you get there thinking you will eat inside like we did. - Thai Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Donna D.

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I ordered a Thai Boba tea and potstickers to go. Service was fast and the lady taking the order was nice. I had to ask for utensils and napkins but other than that i was in and out in 15 minutes. The potstickers were fantastic along with the dipping sauce. Thai tea was good was well. They don't have a large menu and just basic Thai food. read more

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Paul C.

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A great dining experience. Excellent preparation and presentation. I have become a regular with eat in or togo. Aroma is a plus and adds to the eating experience. May induce you to expand on what you order. Try new things. read more

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Nikki A.

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I was excited to see such a wide variety of food options when I checked out Thai Lao online. Living in a household where we all may want to eat something different, we need options. This night that's exactly what happened. I got Japanese, my husband opted for Korean, my best friend got Thai and her husband got Chinese. I think I should've stuck to my first craving for Thai. Instead I was drawn to the ramen. It wasn't my favorite, but the problem I think is I am comparing to a ramen restaurant. Ramen should probably be done exclusively at a ramen only restaurant, my thoughts. The pork belly looked good and the veggies rocked, but nothing else did it for me. My husband enjoyed his Korean meal. Next time, I'll get Thai or Korean from here. read more

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Jeri E.

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Best food ever. I always go for veggie Pho! Best there is in San Antonio. Great customer service. Very nice. Wish they could hire staff to open up the dining room again. read more

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Eni A.

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It smells inside the location they try to air it out with an industrial fan but the odor is probably why they are only open for takeout only. The pad Thai was not good to me but the yellow curry was delicious and so the pineapple fried rice was full of vegetables I really appreciated that. read more

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Doreen P.

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My son and I luv this place. We get the shrimp Drunken noodles and Vietnamese egg rolls.. read more

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Rosa P.

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The food is amazing. Everything is fresh. Services is pretty quick also. I have been here a couple times already and it hasn't disappointed. One tiny tweak would be maybe adding a couple more shrimp into the pad Thai. It's only 1$ extra for shrimp though so that is a good deal. This is my go to Thai spot now I love it!! read more

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Anne L.

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The sign from the street says "PHO" but this place is more accurately described as Thai restaurant with other Asian food options (2 Vietnamese dishes, miso soup, Laotian food AND boba!). Had pad seew and it was tasty with a good portion of beef! The red curry was good too but the I thought it was more soupy than other Thai curries I've had and was a little slim on the meat and veggies. Service was friendly, lots of customers for a fairly new spot. Will be back! I haven't tried their boba yet though... That's for next time! read more

Thai Lao 78 - I think listing Vietnamese and Pho is over representation of the type of food on their menu! It's more Thai... - Thai Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Madoka E.

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Price kind high but taste is great Service good , food good, price $$ for foods.Tom Kha Soup read more

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EzEquiiel P.

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This is my 3rd consecutive day eating lunch in these place and I love it ! Owners are very kind . Service is fast and good. Not a fan of cashew nuts and you have to option to opt them out. read more

Thai Lao 78 - Massaman Curry A harmonious curry slow cooked with potatoes and carrots topped with crispy cashew nuts. - Thai Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Lyneida H.

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The food taste like frozen food. The services was good, and the price too high, and too noisy,

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Pausea L.

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By far my fav Thai restaurant. We recently discovered this place 2 weeks ago & this is our 3rd time back. Worth the money & the service is good the lady is so sweet. Great portions. The cheese rolls are a must, & the kastu curry is my favorite. read more

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Lauren W.

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The food is sooo good. We've tried a number of their menu items, and it always exceeds our expectations. We have not yet dined-in, so we call to order and pick up, and it has been easy to do. The prices are fair for the large portions, as we can usually have dinner and make lunch with the leftovers. read more

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Nancy G.

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This FM 78 location is the best. The portion sizes for dinner are huge! The dinner portion phad thai and pad woon sen are enough to to split between 2 people and still have leftovers! Their food is fresh and made once ordered. They're friendly and efficient. If you're looking for great Thai food, look no further! I highly recommend their green chicken curry medium heat and fresh shrimp spring rolls. read more

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Yasmine M.

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The staff is always friendly every time I go in and food is ready in a timely manner. Food is always delicious!!

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So I was in Converse around 2Pm and searched yelp for a lunch idea when I came across Thai Lao 78. Decided to give it a try Arrived to see a sign take out only, a little disappointed but went in anyway. I ordered beef pad Thai spicy 5 and it was wonderful delicious and spicy. Enough for 2 meals (breakfast the next morning)). A great place if you have a spot to go to eat, or eat in your car. I would give 5 stars if they had iced tea and a place to sit down and eat lunch. I'll pick up food from here for home again and again. read more

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6531 FM78
San Antonio, TX 78244
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Hours

What time does Thai Lao 78 open?

Thai Lao 78 opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Thai Lao 78 close?

Thai Lao 78 closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Thai Lao 78 is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Thai Lao 78 take credit cards?

Yes, Thai Lao 78 takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Thai Lao 78 serve alcohol?

Yes, Thai Lao 78 serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Thai Lao 78 have TVs?

Yes, Thai Lao 78 has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Thai Lao 78 have outdoor seating?

No, Thai Lao 78 does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Thai Lao 78 have parking?

Yes, Thai Lao 78 has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does Thai Lao 78 have free WiFi?

Yes, Thai Lao 78 has free WiFi.

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