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The Papaya Lady in Merced

4.8 (38) 45 E 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, United States

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Takeout restaurant

Location on the map

Merced, Merced County, California, US

Phone: +1 209-756-8131
Site: https://facebook.com/thepapa...

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–7 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–7 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–7 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–7 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–7 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–7 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–7 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.8

38 Reviews for The Papaya Lady 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-28 02:49:25

This place is a hidden gem in Merced. best papaya salad Ive ever had and all the food / drinks are amazing. its in the back of mercado so dont be intimidated 15/10 some of the nicest people youll ever meet.

Review №2

2023-11-02 04:00:24

Want real Lao food?...then you must try this gem. It is Take-Out only, and I would affectionally call it a hole-in-the-wall great authentic place to buy Lao specialties. The owners are the cooks, so ice, and you cant beat their som tam papaya salad.My wife is Thai and I lived in Thailand so feel am a good judge of Isaan and in this case, real Lao food. Try it!We are from Las Vegas and if passing through again will certainly make this a Must go to stop.

Review №3

2022-07-04 21:38:13

Every time we eat here it’s amazing! Today we got the spring bowl salad, chicken with rice, and tapioca drink. Great portions and prices with great taste! Also such welcoming and kind service! We will be eating here again 10/10

Review №4

2022-04-27 22:58:15

Got a papaya salad and Nam Vanh, both were delicious. The man at the counter was very kind. Will definitely be back when I pass through to Yosemite again.

Review №5

2023-02-16 23:14:57

Stopped by for a bite after we saw the great reviews. It’s inside a mini market. The soup and papaya salads did not disappoint. Great coffee too. We will be back. Nicest people who own it also. Say hi in Lao… it will make their day!!

Review №6

2023-04-03 08:25:07

I love the food! The flavors are phenomenal. Great customer service. My new favorite spot here in Merced now. The drinks and food are fantastic as well as the prices. They sell out fast so beware. Once you have the food youll know why!

Review №7

2021-07-02 00:37:37

Best Nam Vanh Ive ever had. I enjoy everything the Papaya Lady makes. She sure can cook! Been a loyal customer since 8 years old. Lol 👍👍👍

Review №8

2023-01-13 21:17:49

Delicious and affordable. I admittedly don’t eat papaya salad often and I don’t eat things that are extremely spicy, but their mild papaya salad is the best I’ve personally ever had.Their fried chicken and sticky rice is also worth getting. The skin is crispy without feeling greasy, and the sauce that comes with it is an absolute flavor bomb.

Review №9

2019-02-09 23:56:05

We got the Papaya salad, Kapoon and the tapioca drinks. Everything was amazing. The shake was from Sonic.

Review №10

2021-08-19 23:51:39

I tried their Nam Vanh, and it was delicious 🤤 I love coconut, so this was definitely a treat. Their homemade syrup was tasty. Will come back again 💚

Review №11

2023-03-23 16:46:34

Theres been a few times where I had to walk out because the wait time was too long it wasnt like there was a long line, there was no line just slow service. Papaya lady was moving extremely slow, she took a very long time making 2 drinks that took her more than 5 minutes, just when I thought she was done she had to go make papaya salad. All I wanted was a drink, she couldve served me first so I can be on my way but she did not ask. I came super early to grab a ice coffee just to run late for work.. annnnd the coffee was sour. next time I will just stop by the thai restaurant.She can really use the extra help in the kitchen.

Review №12

2023-04-02 16:26:30

The best papaya salad and Nam Vanh, both were delicious. Will definitely be returning here again once I am craving for some papaya salad and Nam.

Review №13

2023-07-14 01:29:39

The best shrimp salad I ever had !!! Plus the man who take my order was super nice!!!

Review №14

2022-10-15 00:05:00

Finally!! I can checked this off my bucket list. The papaya salad was hot, spicy, and so so good. Better than good. Best papaya salad in California.

Review №15

2022-02-21 03:10:22

Came through here on our way to Yosemite and the food is excellent. Generous portions at an amazing price. The owners were very gracious and warm. We will definitely be back❤️

Review №16

2021-09-10 01:54:38

Do anyone else remember the Papaya Lady when she and her husband drove a van and parked it at Teneya Middle School? This was back in the early 90s if not the 80s. People use to line up to get a taste of it. It was delicious.

Review №17

2019-03-12 04:41:26

Staff was friendly. Bathroom was cleaned. Ordered the papaya salad and tapioca drink. The portion of papaya salad was huge but the taste was bland. I am used to strong dark shrimp/crab paste. Tapioca drink was overly sweet with a dead tiny bug inside the lid.

Review №18

2021-11-11 21:19:47

Tucked away in the back of another store is this source of wonderful SE Asian food. Amazingly generous portions. Wonderful papaya salad. Super friendly.

Review №19

2022-07-19 04:15:05

Good food but pricey for the size value....but tasty.Good for dates and other visitors to take out and enjoy Good food....Clean place but does get packed during lunch and dinner times...fyi

Review №20

2022-04-03 00:34:57

I love coming here! They make me feel like Im part of the family and I can feel the love in the food they make! ❤ I highly recommend it!

Review №21

2019-10-10 02:26:44

The best drink i ever had in my life from here Tapioca 💚

Review №22

2023-07-10 21:14:34

Very delicious tapioca dessert

Review №23

2022-07-20 22:08:01

Very nice husband and and wife making great food

Review №24

2021-12-27 23:29:01

Delicious food and great people there! The drink and the curry noodle soup were especially good!

Review №25

2019-06-26 02:31:35

Great little hole in the wall place only serves a few limited items but realy good rustic green papaya salad and the price is on point.

Review №26

2021-12-31 02:13:19

Best papaya salad in Merced. Nice and friendly service will definitely return again for sure.

Review №27

2019-11-22 00:25:25

Authentic Fresh Thai food, low price and friendly people! Tryed it once and will definitely go back!

Review №28

2023-04-08 00:10:04

Very good when you’re craving desserts

Review №29

2018-11-10 22:40:34

Low price eats and super friendly ppl!! Also tapoica is amazing 😉😉

Review №30

2019-08-04 12:17:30

She makes the best papaya salad and kapoon.

Review №31

2018-04-17 17:32:36

Very fast service and great food.

Review №32

2022-07-15 17:04:50

Delicious Red curry!

Review №33

2019-11-17 06:38:20

I love the tapioca she make

Review №34

2018-09-24 17:18:24

Love her papaya salad.

Review №35

2018-04-07 08:54:38

Love the tapioca drinks!

Review №36

2017-09-03 00:03:42

Amazing, quick, and kind.

Review №37

2023-06-20 05:35:41

Good place

Review №38

2022-07-14 04:56:29

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