19 Best Thai Restaurants near Rancho Santa Margarita

“Always our choice for Thai food!“

“This is my favorite Thai restaurant in RSM. The service is always great.The menu has a huge selection of appetizers, lunch specials, dinner plates, and desserts. I get the Thai tea on every visit.The food never dissapoints. Everything tastes fresh and has lots of spice and flavor. We are allowed to sit anywhere in the restaurant. The booths are the best. Music is entertaining to listen to while eating our meals.“

“Everything was good but the drinking water they used out of container on back counter had a bad taste just recommend getting bottled water otherwise excellent meal“

“I have been coming here for years. The service and food are great! My favorite is usually the Pad Thai, but the Crying Tiger I tried tonight was also amazing. My wife likes the yellow chicken curry, which is also delicious when she shares some with me.“

“Thai Garden Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience that’s hard to beat. The Thai tea here is a must-try—smooth, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, making it a great start to any meal. The food is amazing, with standout dishes like the chicken dim sum, which was deliciously tender and packed with flavor. The drunken noodles were equally impressive—perfectly spiced and full of vibrant textures. Beyond the food, the service was attentive and friendly, enhancing the overall experience. The restaurant itself was spotless, maintaining a welcoming and clean atmosphere throughout. On a Tuesday evening, the place was bustling with patrons, a testament to its popularity. This speaks volumes about the quality of food and service they offer. With such a positive experience, I’ll be back. Highly recommend Thai Garden Restaurant for anyone craving authentic Thai cuisine in a comfortable setting.“

“Siam Thai is a family owned establishment in my neighborhood with friendly ownership and conscientious service. My favorite dishes are the Crying Tiger Salad, Papaya Salad, and the Honey Duck. The individual ingredients are superior quality and spiciness levels are accurate to the requested amount. I prefer very low spice in order to taste each natural flavor. The Boba Tea bar is a newer addition and the drinks are decorative and well mixed- especially the Taro Milk Tea. This restaurant is part of my weekly dining out ritual.“

“Excellent local Thai food place, the lunch special is very reasonably priced, well portioned, and comes with soup, salad, and rice. Everything we tried was tasty, however I would recommend not getting the lemon chicken as it appears to be just chicken scraps deep fried instead of actual pieces of chicken. Service was acceptable, staff were generally friendly. The pad Thai and crying tiger were well liked by my party as well as the broccoli lovers. Overall if you enjoy Thai food this is a good option for your next dining destination.“

“I've been going here for 13 yearsThe quality of food and service has never taken a dip in that time.As long as they are around they will always be a staple in my culinary Rolodex -

Kid-friendliness: The staff all love my two boys - They will always bring a little something for them out if They get restless while waiting for the food ?“

“Ahairn arroy mak ka!! Kob koon ka!!“

“If you want the best crispy fried chicken ever... you NEED to come here.

Crispy Fried Chicken: GET THIS!!
The most deliciously crispy, juicy, and mouth watering chicken you will ever eat. Paired with the sauce, I don't think it can get any better. I don't even live near here and I come back just for this.

The other items were tasty and seasoned well but the fried chicken just stole the show for me.

The service was very friendly and accommodating. And for dinner time, we were almost the only ones in the restaurant. For how good the food was, this place needs to be put on the radar!

Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Atmosphere: 6/10
Value: 7/10“

“Today was my first time here but the Volcano Seafood I ordered is absolutely amazing“

“Have ordered take out from here a few times. If you are vegetarian/vegan be sure to let them know before ordering. They accommodate and replace the fish sauce even. We ordered:
panang curry with soft tofu (5/5 - tasty)
green curry with soft tofu (3/5 - bland, no veggies besides bamboo shoots)
crazy cashew with veggies (4/5 - a little sweet and bland).

* the pictures were taken after everyone took a serving“

“Still really good food, service and atmosphere but prices continue to rise and sadly we’ll have to find another Thai restaurant that’s more affordable. Thought it was strange that Panang curry with chicken does not come with rice; we had to pay extra for a bowl of rice…?“

“Good food and reasonable price Friendly and wonderful service , definitely will recommend it 👍❤️“

“Food was amazing! Got the lunch special which includes a free Thai tea or Thai coffee. Such a great deal. Service was amazing and friendly and overall great restaurant. Highly recommend! Will def be back. Cheese wontons and crazy cashew was my favorite.“

“Delicious food, great service and family own business. I try Tom yum noodle soup (Thai style). Yum!!!“

“A good local joint for tasty Chinese or Thai food options. Staff are very friendly and service is generally quick, making this an effective work lunch destination. The serving sizes are generous and the prices were reasonable, especially for the lunch specials. I highly recommend trying the Pad Tai as it has a fantastic flavor.“

“This is one of the best Thai restaurants I have been to. The Drunken Noodle is always our top priority, SUPER DELICIOUS!!! Because they use FRESH ingredients. Usually, I ask for less oil and they did it. The service is also wonderful!!!The Crying Tiger is yummy.......Ask for medium rare. The Thai sampler is also great !!!.....You can taste many kinds of appetizers in 1 order. The Thai ice tea in this restaurant is the best Thai tea compared to other Thai teas in other places. One more thing, the Angel Wings are super big and inexpensive. We ordered Pineapple fried rice for a friend and he said it's delicious!!!We have been a regular going to this restaurant for more than 10 years with those same orders and never get tired of the food.“

“Pat and her sister do an amazing job running Siamese Express. The food is delicious and the prices are more than fair. My favorite Thai restuarant between Laguna Niguel & Aliso Viejo.

Parking: Plenty of free parking close to the restaurant.“