Thai/Isan causal street cooking with delicious cocktail
This was a good day! Walked into Mae-Khong Thai Tapas & Bar, a very unpretentious location tucked away in the corner of a big plaza. But when you deliver on quality and service, people will find you.
The spring rolls were excellent—perfectly crisp and filled just right with fresh vegetables. The Panang curry had spot-on flavors that had us consistently boasting about its deliciousness. The medium heat was sooo good. The fried chicken was a nice try, but now that my fried chicken craving is satisfied, I’ll be back to try something else.
Our server, "Mook," was so kind and pleasant. Her attitude, demeanor, and level of service were commendable and truly rounded off this experience to a 5-star review. Saluti
First time here as I had this on my ‘Go to try’ list for awhile. A recommendation from a coworker who had told me about this restaurant. I started with the dumplings (Kanoom Jeeb) that were unique, and pretty good. They’re not sealed up like other dumpling. Five came with the order, and they were of good size. The sauce was fine; and yet they had other sauces that caught my attention. The fish sauce was okay… the garlic sauce had a good spicy kick for me. The entree I chose was the Spicy Pad Thai (Shrimp) that was good. Only plaints I have to share is they keep the tails on. I don’t like chewing on the shell. And they were a little overcooked. Be aware if you order anything with shrimp. All-in-all my lunch was good. Service was fine. The restaurant is a bit cramped. The bathroom is clean. With the nicer weather they have seating outside. Lastly, I had to try their coconut gelato 🍨 and it was a nice finish. Bits of coconut in the creamy goodness of gelato. I definitely recommend coming here to try their food, and drinks 🍹
I now know why this place has 4.8/5 stars. This food here was Soo yummy. I also loved that they had items on their menu I’ve never seen at other Thai restaurants in the valley. The grilled coconut rice on a stick was delicious and very addictive. I could have easily eaten the whole plate on my own. The coconut flavor isn’t overpowering and I love the grilled flavor. Every item we ordered was delicious and our server was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. I live in the WV and would drive back here again. If you’re looking for a good Thai place, give this place a try.
Discovered this hidden spot yesterday. I had Panang curry which was beautifully served and absolutely delicious with just the right amount of spice. Server was so welcoming and friendly. It was so quick and easy to pay the bill which makes it convenient when on a lunch break.I highly recommend this spot for delicious Thai food.
Cute little thai restaurant, had the drunken noodles and it was great
The food was delicious, staff was attentive and we got our food quickly. We’ll be back soon!
We came here biased on the reviews. And let me tell you they did NOT disappoint!! I wish I would have taken pictures but we were so hungry we just inhaled everything!! Definitely delicious! We had the fried chicken, larb moo, the coconut milk soup (can’t remember what they called it) the crab fried rice. Dessert we had the coconut gelato- omg delicious as well as the mango sticky rice! 10/10 come here you won’t be disappointed!
And it’s family owned! Which we love.
Second best.
The food was good. My gf’s happy
Popped in for appetizers. Had the spring rolls, chicken, and the dumplings. Served hot with delicious sauces. Enjoyed their attentiveness, cleanliness, and atmosphere.
Wonderful food and staff. Have been coming here for years. Highly recommend.
Everything good 😍
Very yummy and fast service
Excellent Thai food - lovely service.
Highly recommended
Food was delicious, great service
We ate it too fast and couldn't take a picture 📷 of the food, second time here. The most delicious Thai 🇹🇭 food 🍲 that I've ever had... great customer service,highly recommend.
Excellent food and service. Dishes worked well together and nothing overwhelmed the flavors
Absolutely delicious and the service was perfect.
Absolutely delicious
Food was phenomenal and the service was delightful. Would recommend to anyone who likes Thai food! The pad see eiw was amazing!
The food was amazing, service was so nice, sweet and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxing to be in. I recommend the shrimp donuts and the panang curry
One of the best thai food in AZ, I always come here for my thai food and I would recommend.
Incredible service, hot and wonderful food
Holy shit!! Cent like I was in Thailand for a second so good, so hot. 🥵 Just what once been missing.
This is some of the best Thai food I’ve ever had. The food was awesome. We had the drunken noodles and crab fried rice awesome. And to top it, all of the service was excellent by a lady named MOOK wonderful.
This was a good day! Walked into Mae-Khong Thai Tapas & Bar, a very unpretentious location tucked away in the corner of a big plaza. But when you deliver on quality and service, people will find you.
The spring rolls were excellent—perfectly crisp and filled just right with fresh vegetables. The Panang curry had spot-on flavors that had us consistently boasting about its deliciousness. The medium heat was sooo good. The fried chicken was a nice try, but now that my fried chicken craving is satisfied, I’ll be back to try something else.
Our server, "Mook," was so kind and pleasant. Her attitude, demeanor, and level of service were commendable and truly rounded off this experience to a 5-star review. Saluti
Always a joy to go here the staff is so friendly always helpful if you have any questions on thier menu and the FOOD NEVER DISAPPOINTS . ALWAYS HOT AND FRESH.
In my top 3 Thai places in the metro area. Really fantastic.
Unique selection of recipes, family owned. Very attentive service. It's not a fancy restaurant but has really good food.
Phenomenal service with the most authentic Thai tea in the valley.
The papaya salad at medium was white lady hot. Everything was good, especially the pork skewers.
My friend and I always go to the movies at AMC so finally decided to check this place out. Great service, food and atmosphere. I had the spicy shrimp pad thai and my friend had the chicken paid thai then ended it with sharing mango gelato for dessert. Definitely coming back.
First time here as I had this on my ‘Go to try’ list for awhile. A recommendation from a coworker who had told me about this restaurant. I started with the dumplings (Kanoom Jeeb) that were unique, and pretty good. They’re not sealed up like other dumpling. Five came with the order, and they were of good size. The sauce was fine; and yet they had other sauces that caught my attention. The fish sauce was okay… the garlic sauce had a good spicy kick for me. The entree I chose was the Spicy Pad Thai (Shrimp) that was good. Only plaints I have to share is they keep the tails on. I don’t like chewing on the shell. And they were a little overcooked. Be aware if you order anything with shrimp. All-in-all my lunch was good. Service was fine. The restaurant is a bit cramped. The bathroom is clean. With the nicer weather they have seating outside. Lastly, I had to try their coconut gelato 🍨 and it was a nice finish. Bits of coconut in the creamy goodness of gelato. I definitely recommend coming here to try their food, and drinks 🍹
Finally found good Thai food in Mesa! My wife and I are originally from NYC and we'd never found a place that could replace our favorite Thai restaurant there... until now. This place has food that at least seems authentic to us, and it's very fresh and tastes homemade. I got the dumplings and green curry; my wife got the papaya salad and pad thai. Those are basically the dishes we use to test Thai restaurants, and they all tasted exactly as we'd hoped and would expect from a good Thai restaurant. Very nicely presented too. No other Thai restaurant that we've tried here has really achieved that. (A couple have come close, or did it once or twice but are just inconsistent. But all four of our dishes were perfect at Mae-Khong.)
Excellent service too - we didn't catch our server's name (an oversight on our part) but she went through basically the entire menu for us, and also explained everything about the different sauces she brought over as seasoning for our dishes.
We will definitely be back!
Everyone at our office Loves this place. By far my favorite Thai place.
We noticed this place is no longer is business and have noticed the nearby business also closing their stores.
Will there be another location you are relocating to, so we can return when its open? PLEASE PLEASE!
Best Thai there is
I recently tried Mae Khong Restaurant for the first time and was quite pleased with my experience. I ordered the Chicken Drunken Noodles and Khao Pad and both dishes were flavorful and satisfying.
The Chicken Drunken Noodles was well-seasoned with just the right amount of spice and the chicken was tender. The portion size was less compared to the khao pad.
The Khao Pad was also enjoyable. It had a nice mix of ingredients and a good portion size, though I could smell some fish sauce over powering the other spices.
Mae khong delivered a solid meal with quality ingredients. I'll definitely be returning to explore more of their menu.
Excellent food and staff, will definitely be back again
Food was bland. No taste at all. Prices are not online so when I paid $27 for dumplings, tofu with mix vegetables & rice, it was not worth it!
Wow! This place is legitimately delicious. Authentic deep flavors in every bite. You must order the dumplings to start your adventure followed by the crab fried rice and the yellow curry. I’ll be back!!
I now know why this place has 4.8/5 stars. This food here was Soo yummy. I also loved that they had items on their menu I’ve never seen at other Thai restaurants in the valley. The grilled coconut rice on a stick was delicious and very addictive. I could have easily eaten the whole plate on my own. The coconut flavor isn’t overpowering and I love the grilled flavor. Every item we ordered was delicious and our server was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. I live in the WV and would drive back here again. If you’re looking for a good Thai place, give this place a try.
Some of the Best Thai food I've ever had!!!
Chill and friendly atmosphere but the layout could be a little bit better. Food was amazing, had the fried rice before and today decided to try the shrimp pad Thai. The spiciness level was perfect. Not extremely but still get a kick out of it. I would recommend this place for a good Thai spot date. Have to come back to try the drinks.
Excellent food and excellent service, very clean restaurant
A jewel at the mall.
Literally transported to Thailand after talking to the staff and understanding the menu. Hot means HOT! This is a hidden gem and so good. You have to go
An east valley gem. Great food and service!
Easily my favorite Thai spot in the area. Clean, friendly staff and DELICIOUS food. Would eat every single day if I could.
I was very pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the food. The dishes are flavorful and just the right amount of spice and heat. Best mango sticky rice in Arizona.
best Thai food in the valley! great for a date night
Our service was excellent and the waitress was very friendly and helpful. I believe her name, mok. First me there and enjoyed it.
So good. And there is a bar! The leftovers are still scrumptious. Will make this our regular haunt
I've eaten Thai from Bar Harbor Maine to Florida to San Deigo. & when I say this is the best Thai I've ever eaten. Wish I could give 6 stars! The authentic flavor profile of the dishes were like tiny explosions in my mouth. Even the spring rolls were heavenly. And don't get me started on desert. The mango sticky rice & Gelato is a must try! Will be back soon. Service was great also. Awesome atmosphere.
Great service, wait time, atmosphere, and food
First time experience having Thai food. Others in my group have had it previously. The server was great and explained the menu great. The food was great! We read reviews prior, and they have seemed to fixed issues with the small amount of food be served. We all had plenty to eat. Would go again, unfortunately, not from the area.
Good food , great customer service
Delicious food and fabulous service
Extremely small portions for the price. My noodles, veggies, and tofu dish had 6 noodles, the tofu was cut very thinly about 3 pieces cut in half. Hardly any veggies. All liquid. The pineapple rice was delicious and abundant, for $10 for calamari. The thinnest and smallest calamari that I have ever seen. Very few as well.
Hot sauces fantastic and very good and pleasant service. The dishes not worth the money.
Authentic Thai food
Excellent food and remarkable service. Spice level was right on.
The crab fried rice was a total waste of money- do not order - no flavor, it was just rice , some egg and minimal crab and it was greasy ! this is Not Thai crab fried rice- I’ve been to Thailand that was a Total Disappointment!!!
My wife and I have been regulars for awhile now and they never disappoint, dine or take-out. My recommendations are the Tang Gua cocktail, the spring roll tapas, and the pineapple fried rice.
Seriously so authentic to Thailand and delicious. All the ingredients were fresh and everything was tasty. We had the Fried Pork Belly, pork skewers, laab and sticky rice. 10/10 ❤️
Really enjoyed this Thai place! The food was very fresh and the service good. Nice drink selection as well, looking forward to coming back!
Omg! This place is absolute heaven! The music is on point, groovy and makes you tap your foot as you eat. And this food! Service is respectful and prompt, good comes out quickly and is delicious like flavors straight from Thailand. This is the most authentic, tasty, and beautiful place to eat. You simply MUST try it
One of the best Thai place. I have been. The owner are really friendly. Great atmosphere as well !
The food is delicious!
I have been to Thailand multiple times and have never found the flavor profile in America....until now! So authentic you will feel as if you are there! Amazing service! Great ambiance with full bar! Honestly took my breath away and every bet BETTER than the last! You have to try it
Excelente comida y excelente servicio
Incredible food. Guy knows how to cook Cocktails are great.
Great food great people
Great food great people.
Always good to find a great papaya salad while traveling! Everything we had was delicious. We will be back for more.
Authentic Thai food hands down
This is definitely one of the best and most authentic Thai restaurants in the valley. It’s simply delicious..
Definitely try the green curry and crispy pork belly. Both are excellent.
Absolutely Delicious!
Love the FOOD and the service!!! Great people!!!!
Very tasty gluten free pad Thai! Extremely helpful staff and they were very understanding and helpful with ensuring the food I got was gluten free.
I order alll the time. I bring my girlfriend whose family is from Thailand and she says it reminds her of her grandparents food. Loveeee
I love the tapas approach to being able to sample so much good food. Small portions means more opportunities for more taste.
Food quality is no good. Service was too slow. Employee who was taking order , don’t speak English.
I decided to take myself out for a mommy date. I had an amazing time here. I sat at the bar, the service was speedy, the food was delicious, and the drinks were gas 😮💨 I had the holy basil with beef please give it a try it was amazing, but the larb moo was *chefs kiss* it reminded me of a dish from home called salpicon for my fellow Salvadorians. With its own twist, would pair great with beer as it had a salty/savory taste, but oh so refreshing. Great tapas! It’s a small restaurant but packs a whole lotta punch. I didn’t feel rushed, and fully enjoyed myself. Kinda wish I was going out afterwards as the drinks had me going. I had the sao-wa-rod and tang gua. Will be coming back with my husband for a date night.
First time to the restaurant for weekend dinner and everything was perfect- the cocktails, food and service, dine in ambience, we loved the experience, will definitely come back :)
There are not many opportunities to eat outside in Phoenix during the summer but we had an amazing cool down this week so we wanted to try someplace new with outdoor seating. What a find! The service was fantastic - inviting, friendly, and attentive. They offer Thai street food on small plates so we tried the Coconut sticky rice lollipops which were very different and delicious. For cocktails we had a coconut mojito and a boozy Thai iced tea - great choices! Our entrees came quickly, were well portioned and tasted fantastic. This was a great find and we’ll definitely be back.
I wasn’t planning on writing a review because it was my first time here and I got take out, but I was very impressed! First of all, the atmosphere was very nice and the service was so great. A staff member was very patient and offered us water while we waited for our order (I ordered there and not over the phone). After getting home my food was packaged very well and with a sauce on the side. I ordered the pineapple fried rice with shrimp. I normally don’t order fried rice but it sounded good. I was not disappointed! It was so delicious! I had a great experience and look forward to coming back and dining in!
My first visit and it will be my last visit. Purchase $130 food .the food looks delicious but the flavor was nasty. Too much MSG, over cook and dried "old meat". Long waiting and customer service has no welcome. Look as If we were aburden on them. We ask a simple question about food ingredient bc we are allergic to certain I gredient , his answer were very rude. Don't recommend this place.
Great place to get a quick bite before a movie. Food was very good
I was very happy with my experience here. Fresh food, amazing customer service (treated like I was a part of the family). I would highly recommend this place and I will definitely return if I'm back in the area. Thanks!
Delicious Thai food with great service. The menu is limited but the dishes available are all yummy!!!!
The BEST Thai food I’ve ever eaten in AZ. Super clean restaurant, delicious food, and authentic! If you want to try fresh, authentic and real Thai food this is the place.
I saw this place while driving around and decided to stop and try it. Holy smokes, this place is good. I ordered the beef curry and calamari, and both were incredibly delicious. Service was so fast that it surprised me. Super friendly and comfortable atmosphere.
Best Thai food in Mesa… super authentic, reminds me of my visit to Thailand every time I eat it. If you’re dining in- the cocktails are a must- great drinks. So much flavor in every dish. Consistent quality. Thank you!
It was my first time at Mae-Khong Thai Restaurant, and a fortunate day for my favorite Chinese place to be closed.
Got the gai thord (fried chicken), pineapple fried rice with shrimp, pad see eiw, and panang nuer curry - all to go.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice and the service was excellent (both on the phone when placing the order and at the counter).
The food was amazing! Kept very well, given my 30 minute commute back from the restaurant, and it was neatly packed in a brown paper bag. All very flavorful, with the right amount of spice, just excellent! Definitely the best Thai food I’ve had in Phoenix!
I’ll be going back many more times to try the rest of the menu.
Great staff, great food, great environment.
Just do yourself a favor and just go try it for yourself!
The staff was really nice. The drinks were delicious! I got the hibiscus mixed cocktail and it was frothy and smooth not too sweet. My cousin got the mojito was so pleased.
The food was so good! Our server, I think he is the owner or maybe the son? But he had great recommendations and little sauces to elevate the dishes.
This place was amazing 10 out of 10 I will try again
If you're following Google maps it puts you right in the center of the parking lot. Keep that in mind, but it's right in between Rubio's and Cold Stone.
Nice little place, pretty clean, not too busy today. They have great customer service and a bar if you like that :-)
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Love the food and I’m obsessed with the mango sticky rice!
Great Thai spot. Service is friendly and fast. Highly recommend the dumplings and papaya salad.
The food, drinks, and service were all amazing.
This was a great place to eat, but we got it from grub hub and it was pretty good but when we go back in person I’ll have it again!
My husband found this little hidden amazing Thai food place (because he knows Thai food is my favorite kind of food). The food was amazing and authentic. We talked with the owner, who was from Chian Mai. The entrees we moderately priced. By the time we left, the small restaurant was packed. We'll be going back!
As a native Thai, I highly recommend this place! Whether you are new to Thai food or have lived in Thailand and had Thai food, this place will not disappoint! While eating their moo ping, it took me back home to Thailand. Their pad kee mao (drunken noodles) was perfection! The owner, Thomas was very nice and gave us free sticky rice on a stick that was fried with sweet coconut milk. We will be coming back again for sure.
Nice place, a solid 4 stars.
You have to come here if you ever would like to experience the traditional and authentic thai dishes and real asian vibe in the atmosphere. This is the best thai restaurant I've ever tried in Phoenix area by far. Customer service is 10 out of 10 as well.
Superb little spot. Entrée taste fresh. Appetizers are a bit small for the price. Good overall experience.
The reviews were amazing so we tried it. I was definitely not impressed with the food. It wasn't terrible but not the best I've had either. The service was great though! Overall, I'd likely go to one of my faves even if it's a bit further away than to return here.
This was a nice little place for our group. Small venue, so our large party of 16 had to split tables. That's certainly not the end of the world; it was a big group. Service was very fast though, even with the large party. The drunken noodles with chicken, at spicy level, were delicious and I would love to order them again.
Everything we got was amazing. My husband lived in Laos and traveled along Thailand extensively and he said it was the best Thai food he’s had since he’s left Asia! I had the Stir-fried garlic dish and it was amazing. The tapas were really good as well. Service was really quick and server was super friendly! I would give it 6 stars if I could!
Great employees
Authentic flavors that are noticeably elevated above other Thai places through expert pairings of vinegars, fish sauce, and chilis and a precise balance of seasonings. Definitely lives up to its high review score.
An experience that can't be missed! The drinks are top notch, well balanced, and distinct. Every restaurant should have service this stellar. As far as food goes, we love all of it. Highly recommend the Panang Nuer, and their Mango Sticky Rice is unique with the seeds(?) on top. The dishes are really worth more than what they are charging for them. I always leave full, happy, and eager to return for the great energy. Check this place out!
I've been here twice now and haven't had a single bad dish so far. The service is great and the food comes out pretty quick. Definitely get the Ghai Todd, Larb Pla, Pad Thai, and Pad Kra-Prao. So far, this is the best Thai spot I've been to in Arizona.
Very excited to try as it was recommended in Phoenix Magazine as one of the best new Thai restaurants. We ordered the spicy pad Thai with shrimp. Was delicious but small portion and tails on shrimp. Also had the pad kra time with mixed veggies, tofu and fried egg. Also very good but small portions, way too much rice and not enough of the good stuff. Staff was very nice. When I visit Mesa, will consider going back, but definitely won't make a special trip as I normally would for a great meal.
Future date nights the wifey says. There was 9 of us that showed up with 30 minutes in advance notice. They had our places all set and ready. We had a mixture of everything on the menu and there was nothing bad. It was all fantastic high quality food. The service was 5 stars but not of a big restaurant. There were 1 or 2 people running the entire show so food came out staggered for everyone so just be prepared for that but it was hot and delicious!
We got drinks and tried four different things off of the tapas menu and all of them were amazing. Decent prices and super great service! It’s a perfect place to try a new food and be able to taste several different things. I also loved the tv in the corner playing videos of people making street food, it was a cool touch. So glad we checked it out, highly recommend!
Best larb in town and always super pleasant, prompt service.
Very good food good quality
The best food !!
Excellent food. Top quality. Pineapple fried rice and pad see ew was top notch. Will come back for sure
Food and service were wonderful! Family owned and operated which is exactly what I look for being a small business owner. This place is kind of a diamond in the rough. Really appreciated how personable and informative the server was. I will definitely be back the next time I’m in the area.
Awesome staff and amazing food.😊
I'm always looking for more of an authentic Thai food restaurant. This place is definitely the best tasting Thai food have had in the area. We tried the fried chicken, crab fried rice, and the dumplings. The taste was amazing! This is street food at its best.
Nice place for yummy food and clean restaurant!
Amazing Thai food. Very friendly service, great environment, but the food was the highlight. Slightly pricy but worth it
Very interesting recipes here! It’s unique with their twist, and actually decent! There has yet to be a Thai restaurant that meets my taste / desire being that I was born and raise in eastern Thailand. The best takeaway here is the Kor Moo Yang! My husband and I will be back for the AMAZING hospitality by Thomas and the fact that it’s one of very few Thai restaurants with a full bar! Although serving size is not as great as other restaurants or what we’re used to, I have to say the interesting flavor they offer here is one you have to try!
The food and service exceeded my hopes and dreams! I had the privilege of eating Laotian food and "hoped" I would find what I had eaten before with a very close friend who introduced me to the cuisine. Needless to say I have and they have a forever client!
Having had lived in Thailand before, I can safely say this is the most accurate and delicious Thai food in the area that I have been able to try so far. I would go as far as to say it was one of the few places in all of the USA that I have tried that fits this description. It is so good that it’s one of the few food spots that I get sad at when I finish my plate. My Thai girlfriend has the same opinion. Try it. You won’t be sorry.
Food is so delicious! Will be returning
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- Location: 1649 S Stapley Dr #103, Mesa, AZ 85204, United States
- Map: 33.3837897, -111.80297589999999
- Thai restaurant
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 12–9 PM
- Thursday: 12–9 PM
- Friday: 12–9 PM
- Saturday: 12–9 PM
- Sunday: 12–8 PM
- Outdoor seating: Available
- No-contact delivery: Available
- Delivery: Available
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Fast service: Available
- Great cocktails: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Alcohol: Available
- Beer: Available
- Cocktails: Available
- Comfort food: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Spirits: Available
- Vegetarian options: Available
- Wine: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Dessert: Available
- Seating: Available
- Bar on site: Available
- Toilet: Available
- Casual: Available
- Cosy: Available
- Groups: Available
- Tourists: Available
- Accepts reservations: Available
- Credit cards: Available
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- Good for kids: Available
- High chairs: Available
- Free of charge street parking: Available
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