I visited Thai Thai in San Marcos for the first time and really enjoyed it. It's a cute little spot close to Cal State San Marcos with a busy parking lot, but still manageable. The service was friendly and everything came out quickly and nicely plated. I started with the Thai iced tea, which was delicious. I also really liked the lunch specials, which run from 11am to 2pm and are both under $17, which makes them a really good value. My dining partner ordered the yellow curry with combo protein and really enjoyed it. I had the garlic chicken, which was super flavorful without being overpowering. It came with soup, an egg roll, a potsticker, cucumbers, and fruit, which made it feel like a great lunch deal. Overall, it was a solid first visit and I'd definitely come back again. read more

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Great tasting Thai Food at surprisingly reasonable prices. The dining area is clean and comfortable. Parking is difficult as it shares it with other businesses but still doable. Service is always on point. Their Pad Thai is delicious. I get it with level 7. Just enough of spiciness for me. I will be back! read more

Wow! This has to be the BEST chicken satay I have ever had! I needed a quick bite of protein and, if I'm being honest, wanted a treat of plain white Thai sticky rice as well. The sticky rice was as good as I imagined, but the satay was a fabulously pleasant surprise. Not only was the chicken tender, it was a generous potion of breast meat on each of the four sticks. The accompanying peanut sauce was also good and not too sweet. This was a spur of the moment choice while I was in the area, so I didn't order until I walked in. The lady who took my order and payment was very nice and had a warm, caring smile. This Wednesday night there was a steady stream of pickup orders, walk-in to-go orders, like me, and customers dining in. I only waited about 15mins and received a discount for paying cash. While waiting, I admired the low light, intimate setting with plenty of room for couples or groups. The decor was festive for the holidays, but also beautiful Thai touches. A very nice space. Other dishes coming from the kitchen to the dining room also looked delicious and I would love to come back when visiting this area again. Cheers! "CC" read more

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def an authentic thai food. servers were nice and quick. it is a small place but not too crowded when we came in. good aura, vibe was giving. some trouble with parking but otherwise ok. read more

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Hubby & I have done dinner take out from here so when an opportunity came up to meet friends at the restaurant I jumped at the chance to check it out. So came for lunch to meet with a few friends. Good menu options but I settled for the lunch deal (spicy basil chicken which came with an egg roll, potsticker, soup and pickled cucumber salad). I thought my spicy chicken basil dish could've used more basil but I was hungry and it was good enough to keep eatting. The mango sticky rice for dessert is always a good end to a meal. Parking was easy since it was early enough but the lot is small and can be challenging. Staff is friendly. Solid 3.5 stars. read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Came here around 5pm for dinner with friends and it was pretty empty - the dinner rush came about an hour later. It's a smaller restaurant, but it looks like a lot of folks would come in for takeout. I ordered the Pad Thai with Tofu and a Thai Tea with Boba. My food was delicious - the Pad Thai hit all of the notes; I will say that I ordered it at a spicy 7, and it was still mild for my taste so just note that if you're looking for some more kick to your plate. The Thai Tea was absolutely huge - think one of those extra large soda cups from a fast food restaurant. Definitely consider sharing. I would just get the Thai tea by itself next time, as the boba pearls did not add much to the experience. Our experience here was lovely, and I would definitely return to try other options on the menu if I were in town. read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai with tofu - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

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TL;DR: Solid Thai spot with a chill vibe, friendly staff, and plenty of space. Food was good and it's a nice place to eat with family. ----------- I came here with my family of five on a Saturday around lunchtime, and it was pretty empty which honestly made the experience really relaxing. It's pretty close to CSUSM. We got seated right away and didn't feel rushed at all. The staff were super friendly and checked in just the right amount. We ordered a few appetizers and entrees to share. I thought the food was solid overall. Everything came out quickly and had good flavor. It wasn't anything too wild or overly fancy. There's a lot of seating and the inside has this quirky, kind of mismatched charm. It felt casual and welcoming. I'd come back again if I just wanted something pretty good and fast. read more

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We are frequent customers here and were very disappointed with our recent takeout order. The main issue was the spice level. Our receipt clearly listed "not spicy" and "mild" for multiple dishes, yet most came out far spicier than requested. We had to add sugar just to tone down the spice level, which shouldn't be necessary when spice preferences are clearly stated. Our 91-year-old mom was craving Thai food and cannot have spicy food, which made this especially disappointing. The dishes visibly contained red pepper flakes and chili-heavy sauce, directly contradicting our order. We understand that it was Christmas Day and the restaurant was very busy, and we appreciate the staff working on a holiday. That said, honoring clearly requested spice levels--especially for customers who cannot tolerate heat--is essential. We hope this feedback is taken in the spirit intended, as we would like to continue ordering here. Lastly, while we arrived on time for pickup, the order was repeatedly delayed and we ended up waiting about 20 additional minutes. read more

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Great food and great service!!! Good price and yum yum!! Food is little sweet for me but it's still good. Lots of parking spaces available. read more

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Wanted some Thai food for lunch and passed by this place so dropped in. Looks like there's a side entrance to apartment buildings but there is a small free parking lot for patrons. There are other businesses in the plaza. Sign says no public restrooms but there are restrooms for customers. Small cozy place with a handful of tables. There was no wait on a Sunday for lunch. Food comes out pretty fast. Tried the green curry (asked zero spice but still came out with a kick), pad see ew chicken and sweet and sour pork. Portion sizes are small to decent, pad see ew didn't have a lot of noodles. For proteins, there are options of M duck and M chicken. M stands for imitation (as in not real meat, comes from a can). Came with rice, shaped like a heart. Pretty good Thai spot. read more

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Omg!! I AM SO GLAD this place FINALLY opened!!! Thai food is my favorite cuisine!! Our server was Lisa, she was SO friendly and sweet and patient w/ my husband and I ordering, she explained the menu options, and made conversation our entire time, you can tell the owners here are BIG on customer service, everyone is so friendly!!! ALL the food we ordered was soo good, flavorful, light, refreshing and so filling! Papaya salad /som tum - 10/10 = i'm used to eating sweet papaya salad, this salad was more flavorful, lots of lime for citrus flavor and more peanuts!! I love peanuts! Chicken wings! They gave a lot more than usual thai restaurants, and this was crispy, hot paired with their sweet & sour sauce. We asked Lisa if they have any spicy dipping sauce and she had the kitchen make (Jeow) spell check?? And it enhanced and elevated the flavor paired SO good woth the dipping sauce (i asked if I can buy a larger sized sauce for home, and she did!!) Panang curry was flavorful as well and they put a lot of chicken and shrimp!! Thai tea was great and they gave us a HUGE mug to drink it in, compared to other restaurants that have smaller serving sizes, they definitely do not skimp out when it comes their portions! Lastly to finish, we got the mango and sticky rice which was so good with their sweet milk, it's such a refreshing dessert because it still feels healthy. I'm wishing this place all the success, I loved everything about this place, service, and the restaurant was SO CLEAN and spacious!! I'd come back here every day!! read more

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My best Thai place thus far in North County SD! Portions were plenty! There's nothing I love more than to wake up the next day with leftovers!!! To start we ordered wings which sauce was delicious. I ordered the chicken and beef fried rice with Thai iced coffee. Service was great and ambiance was family oriented. Definitely will be back! Mouth watering just thinking of the food. Must try if you're in North County read more

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Had such a great experience at this Thai spot! I ordered the chicken yellow curry and it was absolutely delicious rich, flavorful, and honestly tasted like it was homemade. We also got the chicken pad Thai, which was just as good and really hit the spot. The service made it even better the lady who attended us was so kind and welcoming. On top of that, the food came out super fast and was nice and hot. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Yellow Chicken Curry with a side of Rice - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

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I got the CRAB FRIED RICE 3 spice level.., It was pretty good but whhyyyyyy is it sooo sweet??? Like I had to keep adding soy sauce to take away from the sweetness. Other than that I enjoyed it... Large portions and packed with care read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - I got the CRAB FRIED RICE 3 spice - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

Food was good! We had fresh spring rolls but is was ok little dry!! Fried was good, pad Thai was little too sweet too American style for Thai customers! Pad Prik King stir fry was little salty! Desserts Thai restaurant alway advertised the famous Mango and sticky rice! This this the first time I ever seen sticky rice drowning in coconut milk and mangoes was swimming in that take out container fried banana young lady said so good and crispy just like just like Thai street food . Batter on that banana was so thick can't find the banana inside! We probably won't go back there anytime soon The service: young lady was very present and sweet! The old woman kind of strong personality I think she the owner! The man bartender brought a drink and I say hi he doesn't recognize the customer and acknowledged back! Overall is okay for me and is not a place that I will run right back and give it another try. I have better! Especially Mango with sticky rice was the worst's I ever seen! Sticky rice like a roll of ball put it in microwave and put the coconut milk on top and serve There's so many Thai restaurants in San Diego and city's near by! Try them out! read more

Closed at 8:40pm even though it says 9pm. Drove all the way there. They said the kitchen closes early

Super delicious, flavorful Thai food! All the dishes are well-made. No complaints here.

Came to dinner here with my family. There was not much of a wait, the staff here was friendly and helpful. We ordered Pad See-ewe with a Combo meat, minus shrimp and an order of Thai Samosa's The Samosa's themself seemed cooked well, however the really were devoid of flavor, I don't think that I would order these again. The Pad See-ewe came out with Shrimp, which we had ordered it without, the server apologized took the plate and came back a little while later with our order. Clearly it was the same order with the shrimp now picked out, and it was also cold. While I do not have a shrimp allergy, I feel that is not acceptable handling of a kitchen mistake. I could have picked the shrimp out myself. The other meat on the plate, pork and chicken were both extremely dry, the noodles were actually quite good. The only issue with the noodles is that there were not very many of them, for a noodle dish. We ordered a small Mango and sticky rice, which while it had an odd flavor to it from what I normally experience, it is a rather large portion. read more

I've been here twice now and I am not disappointed! Portions are large and you can customize the spice! They truly do Thai hot, my friend loves spice and she was saying it was to her standards. It's a small restaurant so when they're busy it's a tight squeeze, but honestly it's worth it! The staff are kind as well, there are a few bathroom stalls available in the back, and don't forget to take a peek at the little outdoor patio area. Nothing showstopping, but it's a nice moment of fresh air and to view the sunset. read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Thai tea around $5.16!! Super large for the price! - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

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The service was mediocre at best, but that's not the reason for this review.. I have frequented Thai restaurants for the past 30 years and know a thing or two. The soups here tasted of a "sweet chemical" which we both noticed and commended on, but helped ourselves anyway. Let's just say within half an hour of eating it caused a complete purge in the form of severe diarrhea. The body hit the flush button of whatever toxin had just been eaten, then causing bloating the next day. We suspect they're using chemical sweeteners or a premade broth full of preservatives... either that, or they're putting laxatives in their soup. I recommend you do not go to this place. read more

Small Thai food place located nearby CSUSM. Service was good and attentive. Recommended if you're in the area and need a reliable place to grab dinner with a small party as the tables aren't very big. One bonus of the place is the Thai tea/ coffee were huge and very good in my opinion. Food ordered what chow mein noodle and spicy noodle. Both were good but vegtables were undercooked. Overall not a bad place for some quick food. read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon - dined in and had the place to ourselves the whole time we were there. Servers were very attentive. Ambiance is nice, lots of decor... We ordered chicken pad se ew & the seafood pad se ew. The presentation of the food gave me high hopes but I wasn't impressed. My boyfriend enjoyed his- which was the seafood option. However there were some really chewy mussels, he enjoyed it. My chicken pad se ew honestly didn't have any flavor... I was pretty disappointed. The veggies were close to raw... the Chinese broccoli had a chemical taste to it. I doused my food in chili paste to make it flavorful. Like another reviewer mentioned, the chicken was flavorless....the upside to my experience was ordering the mango sticky rice to go. You can't really go wrong with that dessert option, it was phenomenal. I would definitely order that again but the food was less than impressive. read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Mango sticky rice to go. 10/10 (large size) - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

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The food we ordered was pretty good....there is a nice menu...we only ordered 3 items. Our server was good....he took our order and bought our food out...the restaurant itself, is nicely decorated, clean and nice tables, with ample seating. read more

If my review were based solely upon the flavor and presentation of their food I'd be inclined to rate this sweet little Thai restaurant three stars. Their parking is ample and easily accessible in the free lot directly outside the front door. This is always a plus. We always enjoy their affordable lunch specials. These specials include a cup of savory soup (which I was craving while feeling the beginnings of a scratchy cold). The waiter was the downside of this meal. I waited tables for years and couldn't help but notice him pulling the same old stunts I've watched sly coworkers pull back in the day. I had raced to arrive before their 3:00 cut-off for their lunch special. I kid you not---at 2:50 pm I was the ONLY customer in the place. He instructed me to take any table I want. I chose a table about five feet from where he stood....ignoring me COMPLETELY until it was too late to qualify for their lunch special. Oh lord. Really Sir? I decided to give him benefit of the doubt, thinking to myself: "Who knows what troubles this man may be facing today in his own life?" Because he finally glanced my way promptly at 3 pm was no longer eligible to order any tasty lunch special. I was forced to order only from their dinner menu, I selected a large potful of their Tom Yum Soup with chicken in it for the head cold I suspected was beginning to strike. Their soup presentation is lovely with a flame shooting up through the middle of the bowl. The soup was watery so I requested a side of Jasmine rice. He eventually returned with the rice. By the time he showed up the warming flame had dissolved and the soup was now barely warm. I ordered their Chicken Satay to bring home to my daughter. She found it inedible and offered it to me. I could barely manage one bite. What annoyed me most was this man's tricks when it came to paying my bill. I paid in cash for our two meals. Figured in a generous tip --- mostly just to be kind. His service had been lacking on every level. Thinking he was being sly he brought me my change----one $1 bill, four $10 bills and one $20. He then disappeared. One of the oldest tricky waiter moves in the book. This forces the customer to tip you $10 for lousy service or to wait around hoping to break the bills down. By this point, still hungry, not wanting to stiff the guy but not amused (bring no stranger to the antics of an embittered server), I waited for his eventual return. I kindly handed him one of the tens and asked him to break it down into a five and five ones. When he eventually returned (mind you, this was midafternoon, I was still the only customer in the place) he, now visibly annoyed, handed me two fives. Oh lord. Just shoot me now. I asked him point blank---"Listen, Sir, I waited tables for more than 25 years. Do you think I have no idea what this is about? Do you really imagine you can force a customer to overtip you in desperation to finally move on with their day by deliberately handing back no $1 bills in their change?" Visibly pissed off at me by now he abruptly snatched one of the fives from my hand, slapped fives ones down on my table and turned on his heel. Oh my. I will check my receipt and add the name of this embittered waiter to this review. Simply so their management can learn what's happening when no one is there. We've been regulars here for years. I'm in no rush to return. read more

A tiny little restaurant rich with artful decor. Outside of to go orders, we were the only customers on a Saturday night. I appreciate the giant water glasses they give you, and also the quick service. The pumpkin curry, pad Thai and Tom Kha soup were all delicious. The portion for the pad Thai was huge with plenty of nicely cooked chicken breast. Super cute presentation, too. We will absolutely be back. read more

We've gone to the one in Vista and presentation and portion, this one is 100% better! There was so much more meat than vegetables! The service was great! No complaints. read more

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We went on Uber eats looking for some Thai food and stumbled upon this restaurant. For $60 (including an Uber discount) we got the Tom Kha (small), the panang curry, and the seafood special. I know when it comes to Thai food they do not mess around with their spices so to be on the safe side I ordered the medium level for one dish and the other two I had requested a level 4 on spice. Oh... my....goodness....The heat was intense. I cannot even begin to imagine what an 8 level would taste like. Fire? I am not kidding, they must be laughing at this silly girl who was brave enough to order a medium. My mouth was on fire. But did I love it? Yes. Did I finish it? Yes. The food was flavorful, generous portions, and hit the spot. I will be back, and I will be ordering a level 3 and mild. I don't think I could handle a "medium" spice level again. Lol read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Seafood special - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

This place is amazing! Food was delicious. Service and atmosphere were slso great. I will definitely be returning.

The food here is delightful. We have tried so many things on the menu and have yet to be disappointed. The Tom Yum soup is perfect, tofu spring rolls are a mush. They serve a great peanut sauce with them but also this spicy sauce that leaves you wanting more. The Thai Basil chicken is my mom's favorite. The service is consistently great and I love that they pay attention to details and holidays by decorating the restaurant for each occasion. The details set this restaurant apart and they mould their rice into a heart. Nice touch! read more

Solid little spot close to CSUSM! Grabbed weekday lunch here with family in the area. There wasn't a wait, but there were constantly a decent amount of people in the small restaurant throughout our meal. I ordered the lunch combo with red curry. I really liked how the combo came with soup, salad, egg roll, and potsticker - which made the meal a really good deal! I thought the curry was good, not as spicy as I thought a 5 would be. I was satisfied with my order, but not blown away. We also had mango sticky rice for dessert. I wish there was more rice for the amount of mangos on the plate. The mangoes were also pretty sour - but they aren't in season so I know I can't fault it much. Service was attentive. Overall, pretty decent spot for Thai food! read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Red Curry (combo) - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Cute little spot in San Marcos with great food!! The service was amazing, quick and accommodating. The place is small and cozy, the interior aesthetic was clean, with splashes of elegance. We felt comfortable and not rushed, ate well and taken good care of!! The curry and fried rice were perfection! read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Crab Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Padseew needs a little work. Needs more egg more bite and less broccoli. In Thailand it's actually not a broccoli based dish, it's a soy, egg, and wide egg noodle dish. More peanut crumbs as well makes it more authentic, but I'm sure like many that avoid this advice, that is because they are trying to save money as opposed to increase taste in order to increase customers. Broccoli cheap, protein and eggs expensive. It is a well known restaurant mistake and trick just like over serving rice, and it has become obvious to all now and days. I hope the advice helps the restaurant in the consumer. Cheers. Cheers read more

Flavorful, Balanced, and Unforgettable! Thai Thai in San Marcos delivers a quietly exceptional Thai dining experience. The fresh shrimp spring rolls were clean and vibrant with amazing dipping sauces. Both the pad see ew and vegetable stir-fry struck the perfect balance of comfort and freshness. The pineapple curry stood out with its rich, tropical warmth. But the real star was the mango sticky rice--a stunning finale which was the perfect way to celebrate our birthday dinner. The mango was perfectly ripe, the sticky rice tender and warm, all bathed in a silky coconut cream. Simple, elegant, and unforgettable. Thai Thai knows how to end a meal on a high note. Service was fantastic. Very warm and welcoming. Overall a fabulous evening and experience. We will be back and regularly! read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

Pretty solid Thai food, no wait on a Saturday night. The service and food was super fast. Keep in mind that their spicy levels seem to be Thai levels. Their "medium" was a 3/10 and it had a great kick! (I normally eat fairly spicy). The beef salad was the best dish we got! It was super flavorful with lots of colors and textures. The beef slices were a bit fatty for my liking but the flavors were fantastic. We took the leftovers home and plan on putting it on top of more lettuce. Green curry was light, but still creamy. Next to the salad, it seemed mild in flavor but was still delicious and comforting. Finally, we got the pad see ew with fried eggs on top. It was hearty and filling with nice bouncy noodles, but I felt like it was missing some of the char/smokiness I like in pad see ew. It was still tasty though. We had plenty of leftovers to take home (their to go containers are terrible, so maybe bring your own Tupperware). Overall, it was a satisfying dinner! read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Been on the hunt for a go to Thai place, unfortunately this is not it. I am pretty bummed about it. Starting out with the moment we walked in, at the host desk, a young staff member was finishing up gathering a persons to-go order. That's fine, we understand it was the dinner rush and many folks were ordering takeout. However, we stood awkwardly waiting several minutes before we were even greeted by any staff members. And it's a TINY place, so the staff quite literally ignored us and didn't make eye contact as they walked in front of us to go run food/drink to customers back and forth before acknowledging us. When we were finally greeted, the host asked us if we were okay with an outside table (which was an odd request since there were at least 3 open and clean tables inside and it was a HOT day) so we insisted on an inside table and they were able to make it work. We sat for over 10 minutes without being greeted by a server or asked for drink orders, especially odd given the same host who sat us came back twice to grab the additional menus and place mat settings (there were only 2 of us, yet the table was set for 4) during which he continued to not make eye contact with us. I decided to give them 5 more minutes before we upped and left to eat elsewhere and quite literally at the last second one of their staff finally came over to take our order. She was actually the only professional we experienced during our dinner and I wouldn't be surprised if she was the manager since she carried herself as such. She was sweet and attentive and put our order right in and got our drinks to come over right away. The rest of the staff weren't very hospitable. Our receipt was thrown on the table before I was even finished eating--which I'm not even sure why because they never asked us if we'd like dessert nor did we request the check (also note that it was well over 2 hours BEFORE closing hours nor were there additional parties waiting to be seated, so there was actually no reason to be rushed out). On to the food. Loved the spring rolls with shrimp. Tom Kha was great although the chicken was chewy. Thai iced tea with boba was rich and creamy although the boba was quite too soft and squishy which I prefer more of a bite to it. Not pictured was the Pad Thai (veggie) my boyfriend ordered which they recommended to add an egg on top (amazing!), but he did feel the noodles were a bit rubbery. I might order takeout from there in the future, but I do not want to return for a dine in experience. read more

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Food was okay. I ordered the Pad See ewe noddles & had absolutely no flavor or salt. They definitely need to work on that

Ordered through doordash. I got their thai fried rice, pad see-ew, and mango sticky rice. Pad see ew and fried rice had ZERO flavor. Chicken in both dishes were so dry and flavorless. Not sure how there were good reviews but it didnt even taste like there was salt used. Pretty sure they just boiled the chicken for the rice. Mango sticky rice was decent. Overall super over-priced for what it is. read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Pad See-ewe and Thai Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

Food (5/5 stars): Thai Thai in San Marcos is one of our new favorite Thai places in North County! The Pad Thai was so flavorful and the spice levels were on point! Their portions are generous and the dishes looked beautiful. Highly recommend! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: very reasonable * Wait Time: minimal on a Sunday for lunch * Service: they're super friendly here! Amazing service * Parking: there's a parking lot * Ambiance: it's a beautifully and traditionally decorated restaurant read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California

My favorite Thai spot in Santee. Their garlic edamame isss theee best! And their spicy fried rice is top tier. Ten ten recommend. read more

Thai Thai is one of our favorite places for lunch that is close to work. Staff is always warm and friendly. Seating is plentiful and comfortable with patio seating available for sunny days. Food is so fresh and menu is extensive. So many great options. It's usually hard to decide. Lunch specials on the back page of the menu are a great way to get a smaller portion yet it comes with soup, salad, cucumbers, and a potsticker. I had the lunch sized yellow curry today and it was perfect for a rainy day. Lots of vegetables and chicken and curry was warming and flavorful. Spice level 5 was mild-medium. A good starting point as it wasn't too spicy. The rice in the shape of a heart was a thoughtful Valentine's Day week touch. We will be back to continue eating our way through the menu. read more

Thai Thai Restaurant - Lunch serving of yellow curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - San Marcos, California