I LOVE Shai Yo. Their food is fresh, piping hot, and delicious. It feels nourishing and I honestly can't compare it to anything else in San Marcos. I've ordered the gang phed curry 3x in a row now because i'm obsessed and their portions are perfect. Their service in person and on mobile order is 10/10. Literally no complaints!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yo Egg Plant, Drunken Noodles, Curry Fried Rice, Fried Tofu with Basil, Shai Yo Fried Rice
Jennifer Saenz
Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Larb Chicken
Tony Myers
I am an a self-proclaimed experienced Thai cuisine diner and cook for 30+ years, spoiled and taught by an elderly Thai couple with one of the first Thai restaurants in a large metropolitan city. I was spoiled by their home cooking that brought me to know authentic thai food well. This restaurant has some of that, however simply misses the mark! The beef larb and pad see ew was good - the larb could have had more toasted rice… and that was kinda the extent of the good part of the dining experience. Otherwise, the curry’s were way too salty (Panaang, Mussaman, and Red) the Tom Kha was excessively lemony and limey and void of much coconut cream, and the pad krapow was also excessively limey (it should have kaffir lime and lemongrass but not dominate the flavor). All other dishes were, simply underwhelming. Sugar wasn’t the theme however that you find in a lot of “Thai” restaurants catering to a perceived American palate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mike Applegate
Always love this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Celty Crow
Best Thai food in San Marcos!! Me and my bf love Thai food and have tried a lot, and we thought Shia to was the most authentic and delicious that we have had in San Marcos, location is also conveniently next to campus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yo Egg Plant, Drunken Noodles, Fresh and Crispy Spring Rolls
Asher Dunlap
San Marcos had the most authentic Thai
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SpicyBoiDotJpeg
Great food, great atmosphere, cant go wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
haider irfan
First time trying this restaurant. Food is amazing, I love spicy so it’s awesome that they had spice levels. But what was even better was the service. The cashier dude was so friendly and accommodating to my order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Chicken Pad Thai
Gwen Henshaw
Best Thai in town! I’ve been here multiple times and have tried something different every time, each meal has been delish! Ellie is a very nice waitress and gives great recommendations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J D
Best Thai noodle bowls I've had! Everything is fresh, flavors are dialed in and you can custom order the heat. Tofu options as well.. service is great. Give it a try if you like to eat Thai!Vegetarian options: Plenty. Obviously rice and noodles and veggies, but they also serve tofu.Kid-friendliness: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Fried Rice, Fried Tofu with Basil, Sticky Rice, Chicken Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls
Easily my favorite Thai place in San Marcos -- the food is always sooooo tasty and the people working here are super nice. I'll definitely be coming back very soon :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pad Thai
Skyler Dawson
Great Pad Thai with duck, which is hard to find. Their Tom Yum is very flavorful. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pad Thai, Tom Yum
Katie Rosenberg
Kind and accommodating staff. Every thing I’ve had has been delicious.Served a large party of people with me with no issues, met every request and answered all questions kindly.I recommend the drunken noodles and the fried ice cream :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Brandon Essix
Food is great! Tiger cry with the Thai sauce is awesome! Drunken noodles were good. Good service from server, Autti.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Fresh and Crispy Spring Rolls
Isaiah Hooks
Amazing and authentic Thai Food. Excellent service and comfortable atmosphere. 2nd to none.
I LOVE Shai Yo. Their food is fresh, piping hot, and delicious. It feels nourishing and I honestly can't compare it to anything else in San Marcos. I've ordered the gang phed curry 3x in a row now because i'm obsessed and their portions are perfect. Their service in person and on mobile order is 10/10. Literally no complaints!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yo Egg Plant, Drunken Noodles, Curry Fried Rice, Fried Tofu with Basil, Shai Yo Fried Rice
Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Larb Chicken
I am an a self-proclaimed experienced Thai cuisine diner and cook for 30+ years, spoiled and taught by an elderly Thai couple with one of the first Thai restaurants in a large metropolitan city. I was spoiled by their home cooking that brought me to know authentic thai food well. This restaurant has some of that, however simply misses the mark! The beef larb and pad see ew was good - the larb could have had more toasted rice… and that was kinda the extent of the good part of the dining experience. Otherwise, the curry’s were way too salty (Panaang, Mussaman, and Red) the Tom Kha was excessively lemony and limey and void of much coconut cream, and the pad krapow was also excessively limey (it should have kaffir lime and lemongrass but not dominate the flavor). All other dishes were, simply underwhelming. Sugar wasn’t the theme however that you find in a lot of “Thai” restaurants catering to a perceived American palate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Always love this place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Best Thai food in San Marcos!! Me and my bf love Thai food and have tried a lot, and we thought Shia to was the most authentic and delicious that we have had in San Marcos, location is also conveniently next to campus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yo Egg Plant, Drunken Noodles, Fresh and Crispy Spring Rolls
San Marcos had the most authentic Thai
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great atmosphere, cant go wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time trying this restaurant. Food is amazing, I love spicy so it’s awesome that they had spice levels. But what was even better was the service. The cashier dude was so friendly and accommodating to my order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Chicken Pad Thai
Best Thai in town! I’ve been here multiple times and have tried something different every time, each meal has been delish! Ellie is a very nice waitress and gives great recommendations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Thai noodle bowls I've had! Everything is fresh, flavors are dialed in and you can custom order the heat. Tofu options as well.. service is great. Give it a try if you like to eat Thai!Vegetarian options: Plenty. Obviously rice and noodles and veggies, but they also serve tofu.Kid-friendliness: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Fried Rice, Fried Tofu with Basil, Sticky Rice, Chicken Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls
Restaurantji Recommends
Easily my favorite Thai place in San Marcos -- the food is always sooooo tasty and the people working here are super nice. I'll definitely be coming back very soon :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pad Thai
Great Pad Thai with duck, which is hard to find. Their Tom Yum is very flavorful. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pad Thai, Tom Yum
Kind and accommodating staff. Every thing I’ve had has been delicious.Served a large party of people with me with no issues, met every request and answered all questions kindly.I recommend the drunken noodles and the fried ice cream :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Food is great! Tiger cry with the Thai sauce is awesome! Drunken noodles were good. Good service from server, Autti.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Fresh and Crispy Spring Rolls
Amazing and authentic Thai Food. Excellent service and comfortable atmosphere. 2nd to none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pad Thai