50 Best Thai Restaurants near El Monte

“Amazing food! Nice service and friendly owner!“

“😃I like the way they cook all family members working real Thai Food cook by Thai people“

“I was thoroughly impressed by my visit to this Thai restaurant. The service was impeccable—the staff was friendly, efficient, and made us feel right at home. The food was outstanding, with fresh ingredients and bold, delicious flavors in every dish. The crispy spring rolls and the Pad Kra Pao were particular favorites. As for the ambiance, it was the perfect balance of cozy and elegant, with traditional Thai elements throughout the decor. The soft lighting and soothing atmosphere made for a truly enjoyable dining experience. I can't wait to return“

“They have really good Soups. Fried rice is pretty tasty as well as the Green / Red curry. Prices have increased quite a bit in the last couple of years . I do wish they close little later at least on the weekends. Please fix your sofa seating area, it is ripping off.

Vegetarian options: Several dishes can be made with veggies and/or tofu.“

“I heard they reopened and did a phone order for lunch! I ate the Ka Pow Gai with a fried egg, and my coworker had Crab Fried Rice. Let me just say... so delicious. Writing this has made me want to reheat the leftovers right now (the portions are hearty!) We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. I have to eat inside the restaurant at some point, it's super cute inside.“

“Their Orange Chicken is the best!!! Not overly breaded & perfectly seasoned & cooked.“

“An experience is fun when that moment fills your senses with life. Lucky Thai is an emotional space; the host lady looks at you with genuine interest and showers you with smiles. Once the food is placed, the very focused chefs create your food with intensity, rhythm, and grace. They are nonstop, choreographed, and full of flames. They will call you, and your food will be at the side counter. It's street food style, but inside the market. With the first taste, you know your decision was right, your intent to be there was rewarded, and your day will go well. I'll leave the rest to you to figure out and to make of Lucky Thai your moment!“

“It appears to be family owned and operated, and you can tell they love to serve great food! Well worth the stop after a day at the Santa Fe Dam Rec Area especially when it's only a few minutes away!

Parking: We stopped by on a Saturday evening and found plenty of parking. Don't overshoot the entrance as there aren't any good places to U-turn nearby.“

“Thai Thyme is cozy Thai restaurant that specialize in authentic Thailand cuisine. It’s located in Monrovia. They have vast selection of food and drinks at a reasonable price. Interior looks charming with high ceiling and exposed brick. Atmosphere was relaxing.

We have walked passed by Thai Thyme for years but never hand a chance to check-in until tonight. Because it tends to be packed due to its popularity. Anyway, after we perused their menu; I ordered a Chicken Pad Won Sen, Spring Rolls, iced tea and water. The noodle was tasty, moist and flavorful albeit a bit salty. Similarly, spring rolls were delightful. Drinks were good.

Staff were very attentive, engaging and respectful. Prices were fair and competitive. Atmosphere was relaxing and has a good vibe. Overall, it’s a nice Thai spot in my favorite town of Monrovia. I recommend you visit.“

“Always great food!“

“the food is cook when you order. the service is great. prices are reasonable everything is delicious 😋“

“⭐ - 3 previous visited.

Better service. Improved food. PAD See Ew is really fresh. The chicken satay is very good. The green curry is good which matches with rice. Tom Kha Gai is good but shrimps can be more fresh. Probably can be worth trying for lunch or dinner.“

“As a Thai person, this place is soooo good. They got the Kao Man Thai Tod, which is Hainan Fried Chicken. Its so hard to find in LA but this place got! Not only that they got Kao Neow Kai Tod, which is Fried Chicken with sticky rice. I really recommend this place!

Their service is also amazing, this is my third time coming here and they remember me ? they always greet their customer warmly and make them feel welcome!

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“Stopped by on our way to the mall and this place didn’t disappoint. The Thai Mexican fusion is a little different but even though we didn’t try it the Thai dishes we ordered were excellent.
Service was good but the owner made up for it by being very attentive.

Very affordable for the portion and quality. Don’t skip this place!“

“I finally remembered to try this place. It didn't disappoint. Everything was made fresh to order. The veggies were crisp and tender. The shrimp were nice and plump. The Tom Yum was zesty and flaming.
It's a nice place for friends, family, or a casual date. It's not fancy. You order before you're seated.
The prices are just about the same as most Thai restaurants. Which bothered me a little since we had to stand in line to order.
But overall, it's a great place! It was yummy! It's was peaceful.“

“Delicious and nice place.“

“Finally! Some decent Thai food in Pasadena. We had the Crab Fried Rice and Chicken Panang. Both were fabulous!!!

Update: Ordered from here again! Was not disappointed; everything was excellent! Ordered Crab Fried Rice, Chicken Panang, Egg Rolls, and Chicken Gyzos. Best Thai I've had in a long, long time.“

“Food was so good that I tipped the cook. Unfortunately, the server put the money into her pocket and continued to serve the customers. I highly doubt she passed it to the addressee.

Parking: Only few spaces on the street“

“Love this place! Highly recommended :)“

“Tiny little place serving up food well above its weight class! Really good food! The chef even came out to personally ask us how the food was. So nice! Really interesting decor too! I'd come back with my date! But the place is tiny, so if there's no seating inside, and it's too hot or cold to eat outside, take it to go! The food is worth giving a new home in your belly!“

“This new spot just opened recently. I was going to buy Subway next door but decided to go inside this place. It was the best Thai food I’ve ever had. Authentic food! I ordered Tom Kha chicken soup for my son since he was feeling under the weather. He loved it. Then ordered Krapow over rice for me. It was sooo good. Spicy but great flavor. It’s ground chicken with spicy chili garlic sauce and basil leaves over white rice. Friendly service too. I’ll be recommending this place to family, friends and coworkers.“

“Amazing experience! We will be coming back any time we're in the area. Everything ordered was well seasoned, delicious, and very fresh. We ordered two different soups, curry, a noodle dish, and fried bananas.
The customer service was great and the prices are reasonable for the quality and amount.“

“This place is a hole in the wall with amazing taste! We drove over from Eagle Rock and it was quick and easy. They have a parking lot so parking is available. Taste felt authentic and yummy 😋. Watch out for kick in soup 🔥!
Check them out!“

“I was recommended to come here by a friend and each time I come, their service has consistently been good. The restaurant is small, so i usually go early to avoid the line. Their food portion is a bit smaller but the taste has consistently been good. I always get their salad.“

“First time here. I was visiting my very good friend and he wanted to have Thai food.

We walked in around 5pm ,and the restaurant is pretty busy, at least half full.

We ordered Tom Yum Soup, Spicy Combination Fried Rice, Spicy Beef Salad, Chicken Chili Basil and Tofu and Chicken Mix Vegetables. The serving size is big enough to share. We had more than enough food for the 3 of us.

Great flavors, well prepared, high quality ingredients and you can taste the authenticity. The Beef Salad to much acidity. The Chicken Chili Basil is on the sweet side. Even the jasmine rice is good quality and taste. My only complaint is the spice level is mild even when we ordered spicy. Just add more with prik nam pla. In the end, we shared an order of the fried banana with coconut ice cream. I wish they bananas were bigger.

Service is attentive and prompt. We got our food with a little wait. Two service staff was very effective managing even when the restaurant was almost full.

Overall first time impression was great making our dining experience an enjoyable one. Solid 4 STAR 🌟.“

“Great food, great service, generous portions.“

“This place is like a hidden gem. Been here with my gf many times now, and we had ordered almost everything on the menu, and the dishes are consistently delicious. My favorite so far is the beef broccoli, the meat is very tender and well-cooked. 8.5/10“

“Fantastic Thai restaurant that offers authentic flavors and incredible value. The food is very delicious and I was quite surprised by how large the portions were given the price. They are not stingy with the meat nor the vegetables and the flavor is perfect. I have gotten delivery from here before but dining in is way better. The interior is a bit small so seating is limited, but well worth it and the staff are very friendly.“

“Food was absolutely delicious! Jonathan was an exceptional - guided us through the menu.“

“nice and fresh and clean 👌#1 service good customer service!“

“Good food fast delivery friendly“

“Parking was good. Food is good for reasonable cost. Service is good. No sign on the back door so you can't tell if it's the correct place. I had yellow chicken curry. It was good tasting with good, but not perfectly cooked chicken. The curry is very watery. I used 2/3 of it, and it made my rice an unpleasant soggy consistency. Spice level is pretty spot on.“

“The food is like I am in Thailand. So delicious. The restaurant is big, clean and comfortable! The service is fantastic. They are all wonderful, especially Jenny. Highest recommendation for Tantawan! Try it, you’ll love it!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“i had the dinner special yellow curry with pork. it has carrots and potatos in it! it also comes with rice and a salad :) cheap and filling! also if your like me and dont really like heat then get the mild option. its tolerable!“

“Wonderful food !!!very fresh and tasty !!! love the eggplant Nathan the waiter was wonderful everything fresh and delicious!!“

“I am not the type of person to do many reviews but I feel this restaurant deserves one, especially, my recomendation. Tried this place with a couple of friends who are very picky when it comes to the authenticity of Asian food, especially when it comes to Thai food. Their verdict was that it's the real deal. We all enjoyed the delicious food and the awesome service. This could be our go-to place for Thai food from now on! 👍“

“We went shortly after 9:00 pm. It's great to know there's a sit-down restaurant that is open after 8-9:00 that isn't in Old Town Pasadena, easy free parking across the street. Our food was excellent. The server was very pleasant. A plus to us was that there was no background music that we had to listen to or talk over“

“" Close to Bikram Hot Yoga Covina Totally a Treat after a class. Always a Fantastic Delight !! �“

“Un lugar muy limpio. Y la comida muy rica. Su personal muy amable .Es un restauran familiar.“

“Absolutely obsessed with this Thai spot!
We stumbled upon it a while back and have been coming back ever since—countless times, and for good reason. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. Everything I’ve tried on the menu has been a hit. The servers are kind, attentive just enough, and let you enjoy your meal without hovering—which I really appreciate.

As long as their doors are open, I’ll keep coming back. A true gem!“

“This is a delightful little Thai place! We got the pad thai with 3 meats and it was good except I only had 3 pieces of shrimp in my whole dish. Other than that, everything was great! The wonton soup was good and the mango sticky rice is a special treat you must try. Most outstanding to me was the perfectly made Thai tea that wasn't overly sweetened as usual. It was perfect!“

“Pretty nice Thai restaurant. They have lots of options and seems very authentic. This is the first place I have been to that offers combination meat with chicken, pork, beef, and shrimp together, which is great for variety. I got the pad Thai, and it was good but too sweet for my taste. The waitress was very nice and the place is clean.“

“I ordered chicken Tom Yum and a side of rice, (paid extra to add shrimp to my soup) via UberEats. The soup itself has amazing flavor! Fresh ingredients. I would have given this restaurant 5 stars had it not been for the fact that I received 1 shrimp when I paid extra to have shrimp added. If it's a case of $1 PER shrimp, this needs to be clearly addressed in the ordering options so we can add more than just one.
Apart from this, the food is excellent, and they even included the thai chilis I requested on the side.
I would order again. Please fix either the pricing or the portions. Thank you!!!!“

“Been to many Thai restaurants in the are since moving back home and by far Tantawan is the best. Food is delicious, generous portions, and the staff is amazing. I had to wait a bit and the employee gave me a thai tea for the wait.“

“Nice food and friendly service! I love their soup noodle and crying tiger.“

“Un lugar muy limpio. Y la comida muy rica. Su personal muy amable .Es un restauran familiar.“

“I recently visited Trendy Thai in Irwindale and had an outstanding experience. The service was warm and welcoming. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious! The chow mein was perfectly cooked with a great balance of flavors (quite spicy though). The cashew chicken was tender and packed with flavors. Overall, Trendy Thai offers an incredible combination of delicious food and excellent customer service.
I recently visited Trendy Thai in Irwindale and had an outstanding experience. The service was warm and welcoming, with the staff going out of their way to make sure we felt at home. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious! The chow mein was perfectly cooked with a great balance of flavors, while the cashew chicken was tender and packed with a savory kick. The potstickers were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making for a perfect start to the meal. Overall, Trendy Thai offers an incredible combination of delicious food at a very reasonable to low price and excellent customer service. I'll definitely be returning soon! Highly recommend! definitely be returning soon! Highly recommend!“

“Good food , good place, good price 。“

“Friday 3/28/25 Dinner at Fire Tiger Thai Food in Whittier with my friends Erwin and Victoria. Enjoying a wonderful dinner together after a hard day’s work. We ordered Shrimp pad Thai, fire tiger wings, seven sea soup, crying tiger, and mango sticky rice. The foods were so delicious and savory and a good size portion. Not salty, not too spicy, just right to taste with all the herbs and spices.

Nikki, service staff, was super nice and work diligently to serve all the customers.

The restaurant was beautifully decorated with flowers and was cleaned.

I recommend trying this restaurant.

David Young
Restaurant Enthusiast“

“Excellent Food! Excellent Service!!! I was having a stressful day and decided to get some delicious Pad Thai from my favorite restaurant, Srisiam Thai Kitchen. The cashier delivered the food to me while I was in my car and I was gifted eggrolls! Thank you so much for ending my stressful day on a good note! I truly appreciate your delicious food and superb customer service! Thank you so much!“