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Papas Thai Cafe in San Luis Obispo

4.6 (199) 1308 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States

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Thai restaurant

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San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, US

Phone: +1 805-439-2898
Site: https://papathaicafe.com/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11 AM–3 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–3 PM
Thursday:11 AM–3 PM
Friday:11 AM–3 PM
Saturday:11 AM–3 PM
Sunday:11 AM–3 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.6

199 Reviews for Papas Thai Cafe 2024:

Review №1

2023-06-24 03:01:25

I have crossed this great nation of ours by car, TWICE, and I can safely & easily say that Papa Thai food is up there with some of the VERY BEST in the country!!Fell SERIOUSLY & MADLY IN CRAZY LOVE with Papa Thai while my kid was an undergrad @CalPoly and now that she’s finished her masters and returned to SLO, we couldn’t wait to get back to our BELOVED PAPA THAI!!! We literally drove into town and made a beeline for this locally-loved-and-should-be-iconic restaurant!!!!! IT DID NOT LEAVE US HEARTBROKEN!!!!!LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place with its FANTASTIC food, AMAZING service & super laid back, relaxed vibe!! Love the curry (panang especially), love the Pad Thai, and ABSOLUTELY HEAD OVER HEELS in love with the pineapple fried rice!!! Also EXTREMELY delicious are the steamed dumplings, khao soi, and spicy basil main dish!If you want the most consistently delicious and freshest Thai food ever, GET TO PAPA THAI!!!!!!!!!!OMG 😳I completely forgot to mention that the portions are very generous and they treat everyone like family!!

Review №2

2023-10-06 16:12:27

This place is sooo tasty and the family running the restaurant is wonderful! We had Tom Yum with shrimp (spicy level - Hot) and Pad Thai (spicy level - Mild). Scale runs from Not Spicy -> Thai XX Spicy. My partner and I love a good amount of heat and we decided we would get Thai Hot next time for the proper kick of heat :) Flavor was great! The location is nice and quiet on the edge of Historic Downtown. The patio was wonderful for dinner during early October. I will definitely be returning here!

Review №3

2022-11-23 03:21:33

We had Pineapple curry, chicken fried rice and pad thai and Thai fried tofu. The Thai food has a localised taste to it. The curry lacks the usual Thai spiciness and is rich and creamy. It is mild enough for children. The restaurant was rather empty but there were lots of people ordering takeout.

Review №4

2022-06-05 16:40:49

Awesome Thai food and we enjoyed every meal we ordered. Big portions that didn’t skimp on flavor or quality.The owners were the friendliest people (of any restaurant I’ve been to. They also helped celebrate my nieces birthday out.Definitely recommend this place!!

Review №5

2023-10-07 05:41:42

Highly recommend green tea iced tea, delicious fresh tea, great helpful service. Tried chow Meir great flavor.

Review №6

2022-10-21 14:13:13

We ordered the pad see ew, fried wontons, and Thai iced tea. Flavors of the noodles is really good, perfectly spicy for me at medium spice. It leaves your mouth burning a bit with the Thai ice tea to alleviate some pain. I’m taking away one star because it seems like a large dish but it’s under a bed of lettuce, so it’s not much. Some of the flat noodles pieces were bits and tiny, not uniform and good size. The taste is on the spot but just wish there was more noodles than veggies for that price point. Popular spot, a group of people were even celebrating their birthday. Would come here again.

Review №7

2023-09-07 19:27:40

We were staying at a hotel nearby and were dying for some Thai food.I ended up ordering the curry rice with chicken, basil and broccoli while my partner ordered their green curry with tofu and broccoli with rice.The curry rice was good albeit a bit dry and I’m glad I added the basil and broccoli or else it would have been a bit lacking as it only came with onions.My partner ended up not enjoying his green curry as he found the sauce to be somewhat bland but the eggplant and tofu were both good.The service was fast and the people inside were happy so nice place overall with decent food.

Review №8

2023-11-17 04:21:50

Food was quite good, but docked one star because only veg protein was tofu (trying to eat more veg for health and other reasons). Portions were large. They were busy so it took a while (about 15- 20min). Thai tea was excellent.

Review №9

2023-10-15 02:15:33

Tasty Thai food! Many dishes can be made vegan. We enjoyed the fried rice,drunken noodles and pumpkin curry, all vegan with tofu and each one was great!

Review №10

2022-12-04 03:27:59

We ordered our food online around 4pm for pickup at 6:45pm. We arrived at 6:35 and it was already waiting on the counter, which should have been a red flag. When we arrived home about ten minutes later, our food was barely warm and the noodles and other ingredients were very dry, like it had been sitting out for a few hours. My husband called to ask them if the order had been made when it was placed (rather than made for the pickup time) and left out for 2.5 hours, and whomever he spoke to (Danny or David or something like that) hung up on him rather than answer our question. I’m sure it would have been good if it had been made fresh, but it’s all very dry and the noodles are stuck together. My picture shows how dry the chicken was. Definitely will not be going back or recommending this place to anyone if that’s the way they treat their customers. A phone number is attached to our order if anyone from the business would like to reach out and discuss this.

Review №11

2020-10-04 23:07:46

Great atmosphere and it is all family-owned with mom and pops in the kitchen! Great quality Thai food at a wonderful price! Definitely the best spot in SLO if you want great customer service and delicious Thai dishes! Fun fact, they get their vegetables fresh every morning!

Review №12

2023-01-29 01:14:57

Lots of good options. The staff were friendly and helpful. Food arrived quickly and was delicious. We had pad Thai and Tom kha soup. Plenty of seating, clean tables and bathrooms. We would be regulars if we lived in the area.

Review №13

2023-07-29 19:08:39

Everything was great but my beef smell and taste expired. My friends dishes meat cut was too big to consume. The bell peppers was a large cut and raw with our fried rice too.

Review №14

2022-01-16 22:54:16

David and Pim are amazing and so is their food. My husband and I have been here twice and the past 3 days. Yes, they are legit.We had their pad thai, Khao soi, and pineapple fried rice. All 3 things were delicious but I will say the Khao soi might be a bit spicy but it is super good regardless. Just a heads up for those who cant eat spicy food.Overall they are super friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back!!!

Review №15

2023-12-08 02:51:17

Very best Thai in slo, I have been to many other Thai places out of the area, and this is my favorite. Top of my list out of 20ish different Thai food restaurants I have tried.

Review №16

2023-07-23 23:03:26

My friends and I we had lunch together. All the food and service were awesome! The stuff were nice and helpful. And all the food was very delicious and fresh. 100% recommended! Well be back soon!

Review №17

2023-06-17 05:24:07

We had the opportunity to talk to Papa at the register. After chatting with him I had high hopes that the whole experience was going to be excellent. Overall it was a positive experience but the food wasnt 5 star worthy. We most likely wont be back but wouldnt discourage anyone from giving it a try.

Review №18

2023-07-16 01:18:32

Unbelievably nasty attitude towards honest criticisms. Look at Yelp reviews that are 1 star. Same as my experience. Love or leave, is their poor, poor attitude towards customers. I am a chef and cannot imagine talking to customers like both David and Summer do. David needs to mature into a quality manager. 20 something is too young to handle a business that serves customers. Accept criticisms gracefully unless youre being abused. I was very calm and almost got my head ripped off.Give your hard earned wages to another, more deserving Thai place.Thanks for reading this.

Review №19

2021-06-23 02:37:57

Delicious! Hard to find Thai places with Khao Soi and not only did they have it, they make it with ghost peppers and Carolina reapers! We also go the pumpkin curry which was bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients! Best Thai food we’ve had in a LONG time.

Review №20

2023-10-04 03:18:14

One of the best Thai restaurant. They tailored everything for vegetarian preference. Also, they serve family style.

Review №21

2021-07-11 03:36:11

Papa’s Thai is the best! They use fresh ingredients and know how to bring them together! Their food is absolutely delicious. My favorites are the yellow & red curries and crab wontons, but I’ve eaten many other items from Papa’s Thai and it’s all been good. I love that you can rank spice from 1 to 5. I order 1 for the kids, 5 for me, and the husband can mix together to suit him! Their brown rice is the absolute best. The people at the counter are reliably kind and friendly. Attaching a photo of tonight’s take out…red curry, spice level 5, with brown rice and wontons. Five stars for sure!!!

Review №22

2023-03-29 03:22:04

It’s very beautiful atmosphere and yummilicious food. Quick and good potions 🤤

Review №23

2023-11-20 18:41:11

My beef pad see ew had a distinct fish taste, like they put half of the bottle of fish sauce in there. Kai Kua was plain and had a strange aftertaste.

Review №24

2022-01-27 04:04:30

This place is awesome. Fast service and the noodles are fantastic (my pic doesn’t do it justice). My hubby and I shared the drunken noodles with tofu and the pad see ew with beef- can’t say which I liked better because both were fabulous! Just go!

Review №25

2023-02-25 05:00:17

Absolutely loved the food and service. I got the cashew nut main dish with tofu, white rice, and ginger and it was incredible! I have a bunch of dietary restrictions and everything was very easily accommodated. Furthermore, Papa is such a cool person with a great personality; love going here with friends.

Review №26

2022-12-31 03:53:39

Came here as our last stop on the Taste of SLO food tour and WOW. The origin story of this place is awesome, and always root for a family owned business and the fact they opened right in the middle of a pandemic and survived is a gigantic testament to them. The dish we had is a traditional coconut based curry dish with chicken and egg noodles. Sauce was crazy flavorful with a kick. You can tell this place serves only top notch ingredients- the dish was among some of the very best Thai.The family also owns a coffee plantation in Thailand and hand picks their coffee beans for their Thai coffees and again, a clear win. Incredible- a must not miss!!!!

Review №27

2021-06-30 04:34:15

Tasty!! Happy to return and try other dishes, but I will repeat the green papaya salad, (but a little too sweet for my preferred taste), leftovers came home, added other veggies and a little coconut vinegar.

Review №28

2022-10-27 16:16:58

This wonderful locally-owned Thai place has excellent flavors and I really appreciate NO MSG being used! And I love spice and finally found it here! We asked and received Thai hot spice AND staff included ghost pepper flakes on the side for us in case. And those flakes are no joke! If you like volcano hot spice then this is the place to go to get it!💯 That said, staff did an excellent job asking and understanding our spice level needs to provide the right level…not everyone wants hot. So kudos to the staff here and the awesome food. I will be back!

Review №29

2023-03-12 05:06:06

It was December 7th, 2020 and I ordered a curry that was so impressively bad that I tried to recook it when I got home (have you ever recooked a restaurant meal???!!). It was so terrible that I’m posting this review 3 years later. Everything was undercooked and and the curry had no flavor. I hope the other dishes are better or they’ve improved over the last few years. 2 stars cause I’m late and I’m giving them benefit of the doubt.

Review №30

2023-03-26 06:01:10

‼️😷😷BUYER BEWARE😷😷‼️Went here with my girlfriend and when we notified the staff that our Pad Thai and Pad See Ew smelled off, we were told “there’s nothing wrong with the food and if you don’t like it you should just leave and never come back”. We even tried to do it as discreetly as possible so as to not cause a scene or disrupt the other guests, and overall we were incredibly embarrassed to be asking for a refund. But we did because my girlfriend gagged after taking a single bite and the food was rancid. It made both of us feel nauseous from the smell alone. I will be posting the video of the manager yelling at us to leave and making a huge scene of it even though we tried being as polite and amicable as possible. They did not offer a remedy to the situation or even to remake the food they simply told us we had to leave and we were not given a refund.As far as I am concerned this was a robbery as we paid 50$ for a single vegetable roll and a Thai iced tea. I couldn’t even imagine what we did to be treated so horrible, and I will be trying to let as many locals know about their disgusting service and food. Please STAY AWAY.

Review №31

2023-11-12 04:47:54

The guy you order the food from is very knowledgeable about the menu and is good at making recommendations.

Review №32

2023-02-24 05:51:31

The person taking orders rushed us (considering the long menu and lack of line), but the egg rolls were good, and the pineapple fried rice was amazing, but the pad see ew was a bit over-cooked or over-sauced. The food was available amazingly quickly. Its like sit-down fast food.

Review №33

2021-08-10 19:22:10

Some of the best Pad Thai Ive had in awhile:) food was delicious! Service was friendly!

Review №34

2021-07-18 02:16:33

Great spot for good Thai. Owner is a cool cat. I had the red curry and green curry and it was pretty solid.

Review №35

2023-01-30 03:49:11

Great food, friendly staff, quick service, clean and inviting environment. I can not say enough good things about this place! Every time I come here everyone is so kind, even when it’s packed and phones are ringing off the hook. My food is always hot and delicious. These people really understand hospitality!

Review №36

2022-10-17 02:30:36

I thought this place was great! I was in SLO 2013-2019 and am so bummed I missed out on living here while Papas Thai Cafe was open. My husband and I were looking for a quick lunch. He wanted mexican at Santa Cruz and I thought to try something new. I got yellow curry with chicken and a Thai iced tea. Both were excellent and the curry was a large enough portion to take some home for lunch tomorrow. When the man who took my order saw me chat with my husband outside (who ordered mexican from the place next door) he made sure to let us know we were both welcome to sit inside if thats more comfortable. The staff was super nice and food was excellent, will come again for sure when were in the area.

Review №37

2023-05-21 17:49:17

This is our go-to Thai restaurant in SLO. The food is fresh, authentic and there are selections for every taste. It’s family owned and the owners are friendly and welcoming.

Review №38

2022-08-07 00:31:07

Great Thai food in a casual and friendly environment. The family who runs it and people who work here make an effort to make you feel welcomed by helping with recommendations. They remember me and help me order based on past orders. I’ve been to several of the Thai restaurants in the area and Papa’s is the one that I always come back to.

Review №39

2023-09-21 01:10:54

Good food and fair price and great for family atmosphere, me and my family love this place.

Review №40

2022-07-05 18:48:54

Its been a week since I found this lil gem while on a road trip n I still cannot get over the green papaya salad I had for lunch! It was phenomenal! Staff was great n seemed like a popular spot! If I could give 10 stars I would, the dressing was mouthwatering n they can adjust the spice! The salad itself was fresh n crisp!! Its a must stop if Im ever back in town!

Review №41

2022-02-05 01:32:54

Just ordered Drunken Noodles and green curry (all with tofu). Im eating my food right now, and I love it! The rice is still hot and fluffy, not dried out around the sides. The noodle dish is really good, and the perfect amount of spicy. The green curry is really good. It all tastes fresh, and theres no flavor overpowering the other. I do love a couple of the other Thai restaurants around here, but you cant beat veggies tasting this fresh in a warm dish. Absolutely love it. Oh! And the Thai iced green tea is so refreshing compared to the deep Thai iced tea Ive gotten other places. I love both, but this green tea version is awesome. Ive gone to Raku Ramen when they used to be next to Papas, and I was wary because I used to get Thai Boat often, and never tried anywhere new after that. Im super glad I tried it! Thanks for existing! Ill be back soon. Multiple times 😂 Also loved getting greeted by multiple people at the counter, theyre very attentive to their customers! Keep up that good energy, I know it can be tough during these times!

Review №42

2022-06-09 05:55:59

The most popular place among college student. Me and my daughter came here this evening they were packed inside and outside. I love the food here. I got the Tom kha chicken and my daughter got pad see ew noodle. They both superb! I feel like this restaurant is more authentic style. We will definitely be back.

Review №43

2021-04-18 04:32:04

Just go! You won’t be disappointed. I’m definitely going back!! Really great casual place with awesome food! Pad Tai Chicken was as good as I’ve ever had. The five of us shared each other’s dishes family style. The chef/owner “Papa” was at the register and, of course, knew the menu and made great suggestions. He came by our table and made sure all was good for us. Nice guy, nice place.

Review №44

2022-06-22 16:28:22

Awesome food and very friendly staff members

Review №45

2023-01-26 19:21:20

Dave aka Papa!!! Is great as well as the staff is amazing!!! Our whole office is addicted to the vegetable soup!!! Definitely is on my fav to eat in SLO!!! Cant wait to try the Curry

Review №46

2022-08-09 03:27:41

Owner is on premises and provides excellent customer services. The food is authentic with quality ingredients. You can tell the chef takes pride in her cooking. We ordered and recommend the Khao Soi, Green Papaya Salad, and Larb Salad. If I was dinning for myself I would have asked for extra spicy but I was with others who prefer no heat.

Review №47

2023-03-28 04:40:07

Papa’s thai has the best Thai food in slo county. The customer service is excellent! My food is always the same and I love that the whole family runs the restaurant.

Review №48

2022-05-01 04:36:02

Best Thai food this side of Bangkok. I ordered the tom yum soup, larb salad and eggplant with chicken, and everything was delicious. David (Papa), his girlfriend, Pin, and employee, Eleanor, could not have been friendlier. I cant wait to go back to try more of the menu.

Review №49

2022-10-27 03:37:48

Garlic pepper chicken was wet, soupy,, greasy and chewy 100% a microwave reheat or was made the day before. Thai tea was off and almost tasted like it had ginger ale in it. Rice and fried rice were very good.

Review №50

2023-02-04 19:36:35

Green Curry and Pad Thai tasted good!

Review №51

2021-07-06 19:30:44

Fresh, fresh, fresh!! We have tried many things on the menu and we’ve loved it all. My husband loves spicy food and they have incredible levels of heat that also keep the flavor. Drunken noodles are my all time favorite, we plan to visit any time we are in town!

Review №52

2022-02-20 04:47:10

Staff are sweet angels who I appreciate so much. i hate leaving negative reviews so I’ll focus on what I loved most first. Wontons 10/10, fried tofu was delicious. Honestly if you do love the taste of good thai with rich fish flavor, the pad thai would be right for you! Sadly I didn’t enjoy the flavors, but don’t let that shy you away from it. Some of the people that come inside on a busy saturday night expect fast service and got irritated hearing there was a 40 minute wait. My advice is to order ahead if you are picking up and make sure you have enough time for them to finish. It’s not easy right now for service workers especially the ones making your food! Next time I will try something else :) Service is great here, everyone is super nice and they triple check before bagging it up to go. Thank you!

Review №53

2022-04-16 02:10:59

Delicious. We had the Khao Soi and Basil Eggplant with brown rice and loved both dishes. Only drawback for me was the large raw onions in the Khao Soi, but it was amazing otherwise. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the portions were just right.

Review №54

2022-05-14 03:04:31

FINALLY Authentic Thai food!! Exceptional balance of flavors! Reminds of my trips to Thailand (been there 8x)! All food is made fresh to order NO MSG YAY!! Came back a second time: We ordered the green curry with chicken, pad prik khing (added shrimp) and koh soy. Dishes are tad bit too sweet for our pallet so next visit, asking for half the sweetness and more heat (will try Thai heat.. hot wasn’t spicy enough for us) will try next time we visit SLO for sure!!

Review №55

2021-10-08 21:30:53

Fast, friendly and good.Walk up place order and they will bring it to your table. No frills, nice location with seating indoors and outside their door. Menu has traditional Thai food you know. Check hours before going. Its on a corner with free 2 hour street parking and behind building. Between Hawaiian and Mexican restaurants with similar serving and seating. Really nice cashier.

Review №56

2021-12-05 19:15:10

Went to the restaurant last night to place an order. My coworker has been telling me about this place, so I had to try it. I am allergic to shrimp and wanted to order noodles and the chef/ owner came out and told me they can’t serve me because everything they make is contaminated with shrimp. So basically they don’t clean there pans before there next order.So please be aware if you are vegetarian or allergic because they don’t want to take the time to clean there pans.

Review №57

2021-05-09 14:42:01

We went there with our whole family of four + mother in law, experts in Indian cooking, and great lovers of Thai food. We were commenting about the freshness of the ingredients while eating, and then I noticed it mentioned on their website. Loved the green curry with shrimp.The owner stopped by. Very friendly fellow.

Review №58

2021-08-26 22:48:51

Leaving the same review here that I left on Yelp. My family and I were passing through San Luis Obispo when we decided to stop for lunch at Papa’s Thai. After reading all of the stellar reviews, we couldn’t resist—and we were not disappointed! The food was absolutely phenomenal. Both of our dishes (the Chicken Pad Thai and Chicken Chow Mein) were hot, fresh, and delectable. Beyond that, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We came in around 2:00 PM, so we basically had the place to ourselves. Our 6-month-old son was with us, and one of the employees (Pim) was kind enough to offer to entertain him while we ate. She carried him around the restaurant showing him all the different wall hangings. She also brought him over to her coworkers for some peekaboo (which he loved). Dining out with a baby can be stressful, but the workers at Papa’s Thai made us feel at home. The reviews are worth the hype—if we were local to the area, we would be regulars for sure.

Review №59

2021-10-18 02:32:35

Fresh Thai food with a good selection of sautees, curries, and noodles. A small bowl of rice is included with most orders. Prices are reasonable ($13 for many dishes). There wasnt anything exceptional about the meal, portions, or experience but it was all solid.

Review №60

2021-04-26 18:39:38

Food was great, the server was super sweet and attentive. Very helpful. We ordered simple dishes, the chicken pad thai and yellow chicken curry. Pad thai was perfect! I wish I had ordered it with chicken AND tofu maybe some cilantro. The curry was also perfect, not too sweet and not too watery. The Thai Tea was strong and delicious too. Loved the vibes here.

Review №61

2020-10-26 01:03:22

Real nice stop.We had the Pad Thai with peanut sauce.It was great! Surprisingly good price, too.The owner is a very nice and chill guy. He came to our table to make sure we were taken care of.

Review №62

2022-06-09 04:39:04

This was disappointing Thai food. The flavours were extremely bland and one of our group ordered medium heat and got unacceptably spicy food. There was pork in one dish that should have only been beef. Not sure why this restaurant has generally received other such good reviews

Review №63

2020-12-05 01:32:48

I highly recommend Papas Thai Cafe. I had the Pumpkin Curry and it was delicious. I brought home vegetable fried rice and Chow Mein for my husband and he commented several times on how good it was. The owner is very friendly and there is plenty of parking in the back. I will be going back soon.

Review №64

2021-05-15 06:05:54

Visiting the area and decided to have dinner here, we’re glad we chose to. Nice setting, clean, good price and great customer service. The food was great we all enjoyed it (pad Thai, yellow curry and drunken noodle). Would definitely go here again.

Review №65

2022-10-09 02:32:18

I love the Pad Thai and fried rice. My girlfriend loves the spicy Tom Kha Gai. We always stop here when driving through the area. SO GOOD!

Review №66

2021-06-26 02:15:16

Papas is awesome! The food is very good and Papa himself is always so personable to the customers. As a non-soup-fan, I can tell you that the soup here is really good.If you like spicy, let Papa know and he will take care of you.

Review №67

2020-02-03 23:19:42

This place is great! Best Thai food in SLO. The noodles are cooked to perfection. Delicious peanut sauce, and theyll make it HOT if you like it spicy. Definitely new favorite restaurant thats opened in town this year.

Review №68

2021-07-17 02:54:26

My sister and I came here heading back home on a trip, both of us with heavy hearts. The friendliest staff greeted us and we were privy to some of the best Thai food weve ever had. By the time we left, we were feeling a million times better. The only thing I dont like is the distance it is from home. 100% will visit next time I pass through town.

Review №69

2021-12-07 15:56:57

This is literally the best Thai place in town. The cooks are from Thailand so every single meal is home cooked. David is always there with a big smile on his face. Pin is always ready to talk and dishing out meals!

Review №70

2022-01-17 21:22:10

This is the best Thai food in slo. They owner is the most friendly person who has created a restaurant that serves amazing food everytime. I usually get pad Thai and yellow curry. I am an enthusiast for yellow curry and they make the best one around, definitely my favorite. If your looking for good Thai food in slo, this is where you should go. By far the best! - From an avid customer.

Review №71

2020-02-01 20:45:54

I ordered the pineapple fried rice and it was amazing, the best I’ve had! Awesome friendly staff and very quick! Great fresh ingredients and really unique and great flavors. Highly recommend this place, super happy to have a new Thai option in town!

Review №72

2021-11-30 18:55:04

Delicious food, good drinks and excellent service.

Review №73

2022-07-07 19:44:11

Slimy noodles.Ordered pad thai. We received flavorless slime noodles. When we asked for a refund employees were immediately rude.Cashier had a playboy bunny hat that read, “pleasures.” He seemed to be also without taste.Save your money.

Review №74

2021-10-06 19:59:22

By far the best thai food + experience in all of San Luis Obispo. All of the food is prepared fresh when you order and the ingredients are high quality. The thai tea, like the food, is absolutely insane and also made fresh. The owners / staff are the nicest people ever and are very welcoming. I’ve got nothing but amazing things to say about this place. 11/10

Review №75

2020-08-16 05:03:26

We had the eggplant and pork, yellow curry with chicken, papaya salad and Thai teas. Probably THE best Thai food Ive ever had. So much flavor and just a hint of spiciness. I normally dont pack up unfinished food but I did tonight, since Im out of town. Ill be back next time we are visiting the area.

Review №76

2021-02-07 06:10:03

Highly recommend! Tasty drunken noodles and flavorful green curry. Lots of veggies, great portions and pretty good prices. The owner is very friendly too, he truly cares

Review №77

2021-02-12 13:32:19

The food is absolutely delicious & service is exceptional!!!Will be back when temperatures are warmer outside as the county seating regulations currently only allow for outdoor dining & takeout. Can get a bit chilly.Truly has no baring on quality of food or restaurant.

Review №78

2021-09-25 02:43:44

I love this place!! The owners are so kind and personable. Ive been here 3 times in the last month and have loved everything ive eaten. I normally dont like sweet and sour chicken but theirs is the best ive ever had. Cheapest and best Thai food in SLO BY FAR.

Review №79

2021-07-03 13:53:42

This place was awesome! The owner was really helpful. Asked if we wanted to try a soup, Khao Soi. I went in for Phad Thai but tried the Khao Soi. Could be the best thing I’ve eaten in quite some time. Perfect flavor, spice, heat. We saved our rice to finish the soup! Go have the soup!! Also, We had veggie stir fry and it was excellent, charred veggie were a hit.

Review №80

2021-10-23 02:32:56

Food tastes amazing. Staff are really nice and make an effort to remember you personally. So far Ive only tried their curries, khao soy, and pad see ew. I strongly recommend all of them. Good quality and service. A+

Review №81

2020-10-10 17:14:56

Papas serves the best Thai food in the county, how do I know? My wife was head cook at 2nd street Cafe when they received best Thai food restaurant in the county. My wife works at Papas now and he feeds me for free, this place is awesome and you need to try it out, it is heaven on earth

Review №82

2021-01-03 01:51:50

The curry tasted fine but there was hardly any meat and there were large chunks of potato that were not cooked thoroughly. They also gave us white rice when I had ordered brown rice. Last time they left out our drunken noodles entirely and the Tom Kha soup mushrooms were not cooked hardly.

Review №83

2023-02-09 04:22:01

Loved this place. Staff were very nice and food was great. They had a high chair for my kid and there was street parking outside.

Review №84

2021-08-01 23:34:29

Been going there since they opened. I love the pad Thai and papaya salad. Today I ordered alot of food for my family and they wrote us a lovely note thanking us for the support and threw in 2 free Thai teas. Thank you so much!

Review №85

2021-04-01 16:43:31

Great service and food here! We picked up Tom Kha Gai with shrimp and Pad Thai with chicken. The shrimp and vegetables were perfect, and the Pad Thai medium spice was tasty. Your experience will be positive.

Review №86

2023-02-05 11:38:38

The food was amazing and the prices right on the mark. One of my favourite meals while we were in the US.

Review №87

2021-01-03 04:57:57

Omg you guys we have been to Thailand many times so we know excellent Thai food and this is it! We were so hungry we forgot to take pictures, but we ate Tom Kha and Wonton both excellent. I forgot to tell him how spicy and they still spiced it perfectly. The combination fried rice was to die for. The chicken pad Thai was excellent. Everything excellent. Do it! Try it! Love it. You’ll thank me! You’re welcome!

Review №88

2021-02-17 20:35:47

There are A LOT of Thai Restaurants in town and something like 20 in the county -- which I consider a blessing. It would be inconsiderate of me to mention my other favorites but I will say that there are TWO exceptional Thai Restaurants in the city of SLO (and 3 to 4 in the county), Papas Thai is in that top 4.Whats outstanding? Two things so far:1). The Curry. The curry game in this place is top notch. Theres just something to them that go above/beyond and I believe its the best Thai Curry you can find in the city of SLO.2). Friendly Hours. Most Thai restaurants are notorious for being closed at certain times and certain days. The reason I even gave this place a chance was because our standby wasnt open but we still wanted Thai. So Papas is always going to win that battle.Good on you Papas for coming into a place flooded with good Thai food and holding your own!

Review №89

2022-10-01 11:29:32

Very good, freshly prepared food - you can watch them cooking. Very polite staff. Highly recommended place to eat!

Review №90

2020-03-17 05:37:44

Best Thai food in San Luis Obispo. Ive eaten there several times and tried different dishes. All excellent especially noodles and dishes with peanut sauce. Also, try the Thai coffee. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. This is my go to Thai restaurant in SLO! I highly recommend Papas Thai Cafe! This is a must of you like authentic and fresh Thai food.

Review №91

2022-04-16 02:10:14

The food was AMAZING.Had the khao soi (highly recommend) and eggplant with basil, both were delicious. I wish I had a Thai place like this where I live!

Review №92

2022-07-24 01:39:57

Food is amazing, service too! The khao soi is the best. The owner with the playboy hat is super accommodating! Will def be back again soon :)

Review №93

2022-03-01 01:53:48

Eaten here several times and its always excellent. Usually get a Mango Salad (its spicy 🥵), one of their Noodle dishes, and the Papaya and Sticky Rice Desert.

Review №94

2021-05-14 04:10:22

My now favorite local Thai restaurant. The food and service are both great! An awesome and fresh fast lunch/dinner whether you are dining in or taking out.

Review №95

2020-10-06 21:34:12

This has to be the best thai place in town. The owner and his wife are so friendly and talkative! And all the food is prepared by the wifes parents born and raised in Thailand! Get you there for great food and even better energy!

Review №96

2020-07-01 04:18:54

Passing through from San Francisco and stumbled upon this delicious Thai restaurant. Casual, outdoor dining, excellent Pad Thai and Yellow Curry with brown rice. My family loved it! Nice addition to San Luis Obispo!!

Review №97

2021-09-23 03:52:13

Amazing is not the word. Super fast super fast. David really took care of vegetarian options.No fish no oyster sauce no meat no beef. It was the best meal I had in Obispo

Review №98

2020-03-13 00:07:03

Without a doubt the best Thai food in SLO. I visited Thailand about a year ago, and a lot of the food here seems very authentic. The staff is very friendly and cares about the customer experience! Definitely would recommend to anyone whos a fan of Thai food.

Review №99

2020-06-12 22:57:10

First time coming here. We arrived approx. At 2:45-3:00pm. There was 6 of us and our food came out in about 15 minutes. The food was delicious! We enjoyed all of the food.Thank you so much for a delicious and enjoyable meal.

Review №100

2021-11-19 03:36:35

Wonderful food. My go to is the drunken noodle and Ive had a hard time straying once I discovered this dish. Medium is a perfect spice level for me.

Review №101

2020-10-10 23:17:32

Family owned place with a very personable owner and excellent thai food (the best in slo for sure!). Lots of menu options can very easily be made vegan upon request. Highly reccomend the pumpkin curry and pad thai!

Review №102

2020-03-24 23:47:25

Totally awesome Thai food. I absolutely love this place. We have been eating there once a week and now that we are sheltered in place we are getting it to go. They are great people and the food is amazing.

Review №103

2020-02-15 07:50:18

You are right I was a little harsh by giving a one star review. I am sorry for that ... My coworkers and I were on a set schedule for lunch And drove across town to support your new business. We planned it At the beginning of the week to go there on Friday so i was just a little disappointed to see you not open.

Review №104

2020-09-27 22:13:15

Good foodFriendly ownerClean restaurant

Review №105

2022-04-15 02:36:20

Hands down my favorite Thai restaurant in the county. The food is always excellent, ordering is easy, and the people are great.

Review №106

2020-02-27 04:49:14

Excellent customer service and even better tasting food! I will return regularly when I am craving perfectly crafted Thai Foods. You must try the Pink Milk!

Review №107

2023-06-20 22:33:14

Authentic food, Genuine Warm Staff, Absolutely Knowledgeable!

Review №108

2023-05-27 01:37:26

I have eaten here a handful of times now and all Ive gotta say is, if you havent, what are you even doing?

Review №109

2021-07-11 03:57:59

Great food, super friendly people. I ordered the khao soi, Thai level spicy, and boy did they deliver! Highly recommended!

Review №110

2021-07-23 02:34:21

My great friend and I went to this restaurant as we headed to SLO Farmer’s Market. The attention we received was astounding and the food was delicious. We enjoyed eating every dish!

Review №111

2021-03-27 04:21:14

Excellent food. They are honest goes into making food. We asked for pure vegetarian flavor, they prepared it for us. Enjoyed thoroughly.

Review №112

2022-04-21 05:04:49

Amazing food, genuinely nice and friendly people, family run restaurant.The Khao Soi and pumpkin curry were fantastic

Review №113

2020-12-12 03:09:46

So far I’ve had the pad Thai and the drunken noodles and the ice cream all of it was really good. Goo Thai ice tea as well. Slo doesn’t have the best selections for food so this is a nice change of pace. Thank you Papa’s!Edit: Oh man just had the pumpkin curry 🍛 🎃 sofá king delicious 👑!!!

Review №114

2023-04-25 13:46:14

Busy, buzzing but only short waiting time. Food was excellent and prices good.

Review №115

2020-02-01 22:14:14

A welcome addition to uptown SLO, we had an enjoyable experience with some tasty noodle dishes and a super friendly staff. We are looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

Review №116

2022-10-07 04:20:54

The owner is really nice and the atmosphere of the place is always high energy. Great food too.

Review №117

2022-04-21 05:05:09

Get the Khao Soi. Freaking incredible. Fantastic family owned restaurant with lovely staff who made us feel at home. We can’t wait to come back.

Review №118

2022-03-27 23:12:09

I eat here too much not to leave a review. Great fresh food with quick service and reasonable prices. Not much to complain about.

Review №119

2020-02-28 00:44:46

We’ve eaten at Papa’s Thai two times this month and thoroughly enjoyed our meals, lunch and dinner. Friendly service, fresh food, easy parking and roomy seating.

Review №120

2022-08-12 19:23:35

Tasty and especially fresh from the veggies to the meat. We return each time we’re in SLO!

Review №121

2022-03-09 22:18:33

Best Thai food in SLO county hands done. Wonderful owners - everything is delicious !

Review №122

2020-07-02 22:13:04

My FAVORITE Thai place on the ENTIRE central coast! Excellent customer service, convenient location & AUTHENTIC Thai food that is PLATE-LICKING delicious! An absolute MUST try if you havent already! 🤤🤤🤤

Review №123

2022-07-15 04:11:43

This is my go to Thai food restaurant. Their food is delicious and their customer service is great. They go above and beyond.

Review №124

2020-10-07 16:56:15

I LOVE everything on their menu!!! My favorites are the yellow curry & the drunken noodles with shrimp! Both are must tries!!!

Review №125

2020-08-15 05:19:55

I highly recommend this restaurant! Fantastic food, good portions, and friendly staff family owned. Five stars well earned

Review №126

2022-10-20 00:40:42

Great food and service in San Luis Obispo for Pat Thai. Highly recommend from a Thai Guy.

Review №127

2020-02-07 16:38:40

It was very good. It had some new Thai items that I havent seen at other places. I had the Pra Ram which was very fresh and tasty.

Review №128

2022-04-25 05:11:13

Pad thai, pad see ew were legit. Casual setting and very friendly people. Glad SLO has a great Thai option.

Review №129

2021-04-04 02:14:24

Great food, attentive service, would definitely recommend. Egg rolls, tom kha, and drunken noodle were divine

Review №130

2020-08-18 19:08:22

The food was very delicious and the very hospitable service.highly recommend the green papaya salad and yellow curry

Review №131

2021-02-22 01:46:48

Fast friendly service. Ordered the egg rolls and the pad see ew. A little expensive for the portions but was good.

Review №132

2022-06-08 06:05:01

Loved their pineapple fried rice and Tom yum. Would love to go again

Review №133

2022-11-11 00:49:40

YUM :) veggie pumpkin curry - soooul good - thank yewww

Review №134

2021-11-13 17:28:36

The staff was very friendly helped us out by choosing what to eat The food was good and they are fast with bringing the food out to you

Review №135

2021-10-02 19:14:31

All our food was fantastic. Pin behind the counter was so nice and helpful, too.

Review №136

2021-09-06 05:24:45

Awesome food, friendly staff, and reasonably priced. I suggest the Thai iced tea and Pad Thai!

Review №137

2023-03-24 03:49:01

Great, quality option for fresh Thai Food!

Review №138

2021-06-01 17:12:56

Friendly staff, creatively prepared dishes; you find more here than the typical Thai place.

Review №139

2021-05-16 23:21:49

The food was really good... I’m glad they had brown rice for my husband..

Review №140

2021-02-13 23:39:39

Delicious food, best thai place in slo. also not too pricey and friendly staff

Review №141

2021-07-09 03:03:46

Great food, friendly service, casual dining. We enjoyed our meal.

Review №142

2021-05-27 20:33:46

So good! Fresh and flavorful! 10/10 recommend. Staff is super friendly!

Review №143

2021-04-21 14:56:54

The food was good, but the nerdy white dude with glasses needs to check him self, and watch how he talks to people.

Review №144

2020-11-14 06:17:08

Delicious Thai coffee and perfect Pao Curry! Thank you for a very nice meal.

Review №145

2020-10-14 23:03:09

We ran across this place and the food is phenomenal! The owners are the nicest people.

Review №146

2020-08-12 03:37:56

Beef cashew.stir fry..yummy in the tummy

Review №147

2021-02-08 05:21:31

Thank you for your excellent food and customer service! My Pad See Ew was delicious!

Review №148

2021-08-14 00:28:33

The food was fantastic and the help was extremely nice. We will be come back again.

Review №149

2020-06-02 19:30:27

Very fresh veggies, perfect flavor. Friendly owners. Highly recommend.

Review №150

2022-03-24 21:20:12

Maybe the best Thai food in SLO. Great service as well.

Review №151

2021-05-25 03:01:17

Best Thai in SLO. Fresh ingredients, good flavors, and friendly service!

Review №152

2020-12-18 23:34:58

Very friendly and excellent food. Would definitely return and suggest this place.

Review №153

2022-01-01 05:59:10

Authentic Thai food, reasonable prices, friendly service.

Review №154

2021-05-05 18:44:43

Awesome restaurant run by cute couple! Five stars must visit

Review №155

2021-03-23 12:35:00

Great food, and super friendly staff all provided in a clean environment.

Review №156

2021-05-30 00:54:42

AMAZING. Had Lunch and the kids voted to go back for dinner so were headed there now

Review №157

2021-06-25 23:29:25

Amazing pad thai! Owner and employees are friendly and accommodating as well.

Review №158

2020-12-30 03:15:24

Great tasting food and large portions. Friendly owner and staff.

Review №159

2022-01-20 01:18:28

I LOVE their red curry!! So delicious 😋

Review №160

2021-09-12 02:33:16

Spicy basil chicken and garlic pepper chicken are bomb as hell. This place rox

Review №161

2022-03-30 22:16:39

Great food. Amazing Thai coffee!

Review №162

2020-08-12 03:14:31

Excellent service, spacious front patio, delicious food. And super quick!

Review №163

2021-03-15 02:49:26

My roommate and I love this place, especially love their soups!

Review №164

2020-07-10 21:35:32

Amazing food, kind staff and all homemade and family recipes.

Review №165

2020-12-28 15:12:25

Love, love, love their food. Great people that work very hard to satisfy you.

Review №166

2021-04-10 20:05:37

The best!! Super flavorful and spicy, love this place

Review №167

2021-08-01 03:32:31

Way beyond expectations! Awesome food with large portion!

Review №168

2022-06-24 03:33:02

Good crevices!

Review №169

2021-06-15 07:19:23

Tasty....well prepared food...friendly service. Airy and spacious.

Review №170

2021-05-05 18:42:15

Great food, atmosphere and service! 👌 Highly recommend.

Review №171

2020-10-02 21:04:40

I absolutely LOVE this restaurant & EVERY yummy item on their menu!!!

Review №172

2023-01-16 00:25:32

Diner atmosphere and really good food

Review №173

2020-02-25 02:48:53

Fabulous food with delicious flavors! We will be regulars!

Review №174

2023-02-21 23:52:33

Friendly service and good food.

Review №175

2021-04-30 17:20:32

Really good thai foodthe fried rice was bland

Review №176

2021-10-25 22:18:10

Always great every time I’ve been here.

Review №177

2021-06-26 02:00:21

Amazing spot — staff is friendly and goes out of their way

Review №178

2021-03-17 03:06:31

Pad see ew was delicious, highly recommend.

Review №179

2023-05-22 01:07:18

Seriously so so so amazing!

Review №180

2022-12-14 16:32:38

Small portions when I oder to go

Review №181

2020-08-21 06:37:20

Delicious and quick takeout, with friendly service!!

Review №182

2020-10-31 23:12:31

So reasonable price with delicious food

Review №183

2020-10-18 21:27:09

Nice! Thanks a lot!

Review №184

2021-12-11 05:31:33

Great food and atmosphere.

Review №185

2020-12-06 16:29:50

Yummy and affordable thai food!

Review №186

2022-03-29 17:45:13

Really good curries.

Review №187

2021-11-10 02:59:52

Delicious, friendly and fast!

Review №188

2020-10-25 02:37:26

Average thai food and service.

Review №189

2020-08-31 16:59:26

Very good

Review №190

2022-09-14 23:59:43

Great food.

Review №191

2020-03-08 04:24:00

Really good pad thai!

Review №192

2020-08-11 23:39:42

Yummy food and cool masks

Review №193

2021-09-05 19:08:13

Good papaya salad.

Review №194

2021-02-21 19:06:40

Underrated Thai experience.

Review №195

2021-05-14 02:24:14

Best Thai in Slo!!

Review №196

2021-07-24 03:08:52

Excellent food!

Review №197

2020-12-30 03:41:51

Food was delicious.

Review №198

2022-11-24 08:13:36

Good Food.

Review №199

2020-10-17 04:53:31

Try the Carolina Reaper