Busy B Thai Cafe

330 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States

Busy B Thai Cafe
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Intimate & authentic Thai kitchen with eclectic décor for classic curries, pad Thai & stir-fries.

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Diner Review №1

You Troy are the best !

Diner Review №2

Troy and his team are world class. The food is delicious; you cannot get better Thai food in San Diego county.

Diner Review №3

Food was delicious. Fresh tofu rolls were 10/10. As well as the pad Thai, I had vegetable but I imagine any protein would be nice as the flavour itself was amazing. Great friendly service. Super chill atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №4

We got take out drunken noodles and green curry with chicken . Small portions for me but the flavor was absolutely on point . Soooo delicious .

Diner Review №5

Great soup, end of story.

Diner Review №6

This is the BEST SPICY BASIL. We get the chicken and or Salmon. It’s always fresh and always delicious. We order one to times a week. So good. And Troy is the sweetest!

Diner Review №7

This place has the best Thai food I've tasted. Their Tom Kha is delicious 🤤. A must try.

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Great food! Great drinks! Excellent service!

Diner Review №10

I just wanted to say I love this place. The food is great and the service is wonderful!!!

Diner Review №11

Best hidden away restaurant ever. You will not be disappointed.

Diner Review №12

Super well seasoned basic Thai food great service

Diner Review №13

Accidentally found this place while searching for vegan food and so glad I did! They have an entire vegan menu! I ordered pad see-ew with tofu to go and it's so good! Nice that they have parking around the back.

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Great people and food

Diner Review №16

Not many places that have an extensive vegan menu, so I'm super happy I found this place.
The owner (I believe) was very kind. Besides saying the difference in soup, he showed me too.

This place is tiny (5 tables...4 2-seaters) so just a heads up.

Diner Review №17

Amazing beverages and food experience! Loved customer service.

Diner Review №18

No… yellow curry was horrendous and that should be a Thai Restaurants statement me dish!!!!!

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Great food, nice ambiance, and the owner is super nice. I highly recommend you try this place.

Diner Review №21

Tiny little place with excellent food, you have to be a little patient, but I highly recommend it!

Diner Review №22

I had the fried tofu chow mein it was delicious, we also had the papya salad spring rolls and pad thai, you can taste the freshness, the service was excellent , thank you. For the food experience.

Diner Review №23

This place is awful. The server looked annoyed to have us there and with the worst attitude said, “order now so you can eat.” Then said that the cook left. Why is it open if they don’t even have a cook? We just left and the server still tried to act like we had inconvenienced him.

Diner Review №24

Pineapple fried rice, and Sticky Mango Rice were the best!

Diner Review №25

This place is so cool. Total Vibe!! Small but welcoming and food is fresh and delicious. Love the coconut soup with Tofu. 😋 Owner is very sweet man. Thank you for your hospitality sir. 🙏💛🌲

Diner Review №26

Full vegan menu, along with regular menu. Perfect.

Diner Review №27

Could benefit from a couple lunch specials.

Diner Review №28

Super delicious. Very popular during lunch. Call ahead if you have a large group. Space is limited inside. The chef/owner is super accommodating and eager to please.

Diner Review №29

It's a cute little place. Friendly enough service (takeout). I had the veggi egg roles and chicken pad Thai. Rolls were very good. The pad Thai had a different flavor.....which I couldn't place. Not a fan. Kinda had almost a fish like odor.

After taking a bite of just the chicken...I found the off flavor. Not sure if it was the chicken meat, or it soaked up the seasonings......I'll assume it was the seasoning, given all the positive reviews.....maybe the chicken was near the fish or......

Diner Review №30

Best Thai EVER. Food is PHENOMENAL, and the owner/guy who runs it is so sweet and friendly, as well as a talented and gracious host. Highly recommend!

Diner Review №31

Great food. Give a try. Park in back. And walk around to the front.

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Diner Review №33

Absolutely delicious yellow curry and iced thai tea with bobba! My new fav restaurant and great service!

Diner Review №34

Super delicious authentic Thai food! Their "Pad Thai Noodles" the best! Their "Spicy Papaya Lao Style" is at the right spice level because we always order very spicy and this is the only place that give the right spice! Love their dessert, "Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice" and the "Curry Salmon Soup" too! Can't wait to return to try more dishes and have more of the Pad Thai Noodles!!

Diner Review №35

Had the BBQ Thai Chicken with Thai Iced Tea, excellent, best thing I've eaten all week. I will for sure come back and try more things on the menu. Only thing not to my liking was an optional chilli sauce in a small jar, but I was expecting more of a sweeter sauce, which the dish did come with.

Diner Review №36

Best Chef Ever 👨‍🍳 It is an amazing fried rice Thank you so much.
Loved the new changes in the place.

Diner Review №37

Hands down one of the best food in El cajon! My recommendation is getting the drunken noodles.

Diner Review №38

Small place but that’s what helps keep the price down low overhead I have dietary restrictions, so I always order mixed vegetables with steamed soy in the peanut sauce and not spicy and it comes out great every time and yes it’s filling hands with rice great place for takeout as well

Diner Review №39

Small, congenial cafe with a chill Buddha vibe and excellent food. Not fancy, just friendly and tasty. Great vegan/vegetarian selections.

Diner Review №40

Wow, one of the best drunken noodles I have ever had. So fresh and delicious. Love it!
The perfect amount of mixed vegetables with Thai spices. Hand cut noodles with eggs. So good!

Diner Review №41

I have been eating here for years. I even buy lunch here for my office frequently. Troy, the owner is always there with a smile and truly takes pride in his restaurant and the food he serves. It's a tiny place that he makes very welcoming. The food is authentic and fresh always. I am vegan with a peanut allergy which Troy never forgets. This is one of my favorite go to restaurants.

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Some friends and I sat in for the most delicious Thai food we’ve ever had. Forever a customer! So delicious

Diner Review №44

Delicious food, I tried Mango Chicken Curry (Red curry simmered in coconut milk with chicken, green beans, bell pepper, chili, basil leaves and mango) and sticky rice with mango for dessert. Good prices, excelent service. The place is small and its feel and look is cozy and unique.

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Food is really good You're an expensive Neighborhood not the greatest

Diner Review №47

This place was my favorite Thai place I've ever been. If I lived here, I would go here every single day. Service was amazing and quick, and they were so nice there. You could just have a conversation and really have fun with the server. The place is also in a great location, and the restaurant is really cool inside. If you like Thai AT ALL, then head over to Busy B Thai Cafe and you will be hooked.

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This place is a must try, Troy helped us order and suggested great dishes. We had the pork rolls 😋 so yummy ND the panang curry. Soup I forgot the name and lobster fried rice. I definitely will be back and telling all about this great place
Kiss the chef for us!

Diner Review №50

Best Thai in the area! First place go when I arrive in town.

Diner Review №51

I’ve been ordering here since 2016. I’m so happy it continues to exist. It’s a small little restaurant but the taste is exquisite. The prices have gone up a bit but I have allowed myself to justify it for now because of how delicious it is. They have a nice selection of vegan options and they are soooo good! I definitely recommend this place to all.

Diner Review №52

We loved loved this place. Very delicious food and traditional Thai and amazing curry. The host was so wonderful to speak to and so very gracious. If in the area you must stop and eat here. By far the best Thai food in town. Next time in the area will definitely visit again.

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Spicy Mango Chicken Curry was delicious

Diner Review №55

During the summer months after the concerts on Friday evening in the park on our way home we see this Thai restaurant. Well we finally made the time to check this place out and glad we did cause we really enjoyed our meals.

Diner Review №56

Just went there today and it was sooooo good . portions a little small for the price but it’s very yummy. I had yellow chicken curry it was slightly spicy and the vegetables were cooked well and it had lots of meat. and the Berry basil lemonade was so sweet and refreshing . definitely coming back 👍🏻 many options on the menu to try!

Diner Review №57

This is my first time eating at this establishment and I am in love with everything I've sampled. 10/10 will dine here again.

Diner Review №58

Tiny spot best for takeout but the food is very, very good. We've ordered every curry, every rice, the soups, rolls, etc. It's always delicious and hits the spot. It takes a little while to get food when they are busy, but good things are worth waiting. This is definitely the best Thai place in the valley.

Diner Review №59

The ambiance of this place puts a smile on my face. The kind chef served us with no help and no effort. The food made me say, "Not bad, I'd try it again."

Diner Review №60

Absolutely amazing food and staff! Couldn't recommend this place enough! My go to is the Spicy Basil Kra Pow and the sweet rice and mango for dessert!!

Diner Review №61

As soon as you walk in there, you are already greeted, service is just awesome there, I recommend it very much, they prob don't sell milk tea, but Kung-fu Tea, Up 2 You Café and Happy Lemon do. Love the spring rolls, pad thai, thai tea is 🔥

Diner Review №62

There’s some people who rate this place less than five stars. Those people are wrong. Amazing food that is fresh and bursting with flavor, HUGE portions even for takeout. I always get the spicy Thai basil fried rice and it never disappoints. Highly recommend this place!

Diner Review №63

Only for Thai food lovers! Not cheap, but great Thai isn't too cheap in SD County {LA the opposite it true}. Never the less IF you're up for a $20- meal w/drink then it's well worth it. Best quality Thai in East County

Diner Review №64

Delicious food!!

Diner Review №65

Had to go back and share a review because this place was 🔥🔥🔥! The workers were incredibly kind and quick to take our order and bring some authentic food. The chef really knows his stuff we had a walnut shrimp kind of dish and some appetizers. It was fantastic and I'll definitely be coming back to sit on their small patio out front.

Diner Review №66

Closed until the 28th of August

Diner Review №67

This place has reasonable prices with truly incredible food. The staff is top notch. I dont often review places, but this restaurant stood out to me!!!

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friendly owner and staff!

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They're way too slow and don't really know how to properly say your order hasn't been started yet, they just tell you go back. Waited for 30 minute the mobile order that I've already ordered and came to a specific time.

Diner Review №72

My family and I ordered the yellow chicken curry and it was absolutely amazing! I sincerely appreciate the kindness and welcoming environment of this place!!

Diner Review №73

We ordered the sweet rice with Mango dessert and it’s super delicious and tasty. The man who served us was extremely nice, we are definitely coming back

Diner Review №74

Awesome staff, awesome food!

Diner Review №75

Really over priced & the location is rt on a busy street so the ambiance is lacking too!

Diner Review №76

The owner here is super rude and entitled ! Walked in to grab an order and when you walk In the door he takes forever to come to the front so I sat In a chair to wait when he comes up I get up and push in my chair and because it wasn’t perfect aligned how he had it he told me to push it more he doesn’t like them moved. So with my foot I aligned it to how he had and and then he told me I’m kicking his stuff like if I’m a child. I didn’t even grab the order I was so annoyed. If you have a ocd problem and terrible customer service you should hire someone to work the front. I literally live around the corner and my husband and I have supported this business for more than a year now and he has always had terrible customer service. But he’s older so I’ve always let it go but I will never support his business again.

Diner Review №77

Best Tom Yam Kung ever! My Thai wife agrees 👍

Diner Review №78

Love the staff and food

Diner Review №79

Great food and the owner and staff are very friendly

Diner Review №80

I've had Thai food from a few dozen places over the last few decades... this spot tops them all by far! The sauces are authentic, the veggies are crisp and the portions are generous. I have found my new favorite restaurant for 2022!

Diner Review №81

Muy bueno y buen servicio

Diner Review №82

I thought pork sausage comes in a clutch. Guess not 😡 very disappointed!

Diner Review №83

My favorite Thai restaurant, they always get the orders right for my whole family and Troy (the owner) is super friendly. I highly recommend. They have great food and vegan/vegetarian options.

My favorite dish is level 10 spicy pad Kee mao. It's super spicy so be careful but it awesome!

Diner Review №84

Portion sizes suck For the price two scoops of rice(which is 10cent) and less than 6oz of chicken shouldn’t equate to $14.95. The food is mediocre honestly but it was my first time there and i only ordered one thing but i will never go back.

Diner Review №85

Their food, amazing! Customer service, HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!! From the owner himself & his employee!!! Certain people like their food a certain way or like to add/subtract from their plate. You can’t do that with this place, they hang up on you or treat you horribly!!!!!! I’m very disappointed

Diner Review №86

Excellent flavored pad kee mao (drunken noodles). This small thai place is very good and the owners are very friendly. Got this 2 times while in town for work and really happy I did.

Diner Review №87

VERY GOOD HOME WHOLESOME AND clean good. Vegetarian and Meat experience 😋 choice of best worlds. Staff great and caring! So you get it all. Thank Pops

Diner Review №88

I would definitely recommend chicken pad Thai from this location.

Diner Review №89

It's little cozy restaurant. The older gentleman working was very friendly and the food was DELICIOUS! Best Thai food I've had. I will definitely return.

Diner Review №90

Wanted to try something different. So he surprised me when he said we'll try some Thai food delivery. According to a friend's recommendation and the "Five Star Reviews". Boy....I tell ya, but I guess we were the 10%, that disagreed. Spicey chicken wings were hella small and Chilly sauce was chilly water. Not spicey at all. Disappointed that he ended up ordering Rally's. Never again.

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I have come here twice and both of my curries have been excellent! Today I tried the green with tofu and it was delicious. It's spicy but not nuclear which is good for me, and the texture and blend with the coconut milk is superb. Spring rolls with ginger sauce are bomb too. Great atmosphere, service, and cute little spot; I will be coming back here often.

Diner Review №94

Love the food atmosphere and service

Diner Review №95

First time here, will not be the last. Cozy place, extremely nice young lady took care of us. Food was delicious and five star all the way.

Diner Review №96

Love this place i came 20 minutes before closing and they were really nice and give the best service..so happy to find a restaurant whit vegan options that taste delicious..so happy to find this place🎉🎉🎉🎉

Diner Review №97

Oh.em.gee. Their foods and service are just wow. We were so happy to found this place. It’s so delicious!!!!

Diner Review №98

This is kinda restaurant you don't wanna order online twice if you picked up once… poor portion, flavor, even some hygiene issue

Diner Review №99

Great veggies

Diner Review №100

Very good, and wonderful, caring staff.

Diner Review №101

Absolutely the best Thai restaurant I have found in San Diego County. Their Mango Chicken Curry is amazing. And the Tom Yum is sublime.

Diner Review №102

Delicious food and friendly service. My favorite Thai foodie stop.

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I have been looking for a good Thai restaurant. This place just hit the spot. Its definitely delicious. I had the shrimp pad Thai. It wasn't dry and was full of flavor. I also ordered the panang but have yet to try it I'm sure it's amazing.

Diner Review №105

Great food and great service

Diner Review №106

Good flavor, but I don’t like the thin pad Thai noodles.

Diner Review №107

Its ok

Diner Review №108

Busy B is fantastic Thai Food. I love the vegan menu and have tried most of it, can't complain about any dish I've tried. My favorite is the yellow curry with fried tofu, so so good.

Diner Review №109

Great Thai tea!

Diner Review №110

This is a wonderful family-owned shop with amazing food make sure you stop by when you're in this part of town! Five stars all the way!

Diner Review №111

Really yummy pad thai. I ordered through Postmates for pickup, so I couldn't specify the heat level. Next time I'll make it a little hotter. Picture is after I had been eating it for a bit. I would like more shrimp, but I don't think you can ever have too much shrimp. One good thing is that they don't leave the tails on.

Diner Review №112

I love this place! I always order the pad thai and thai tea boba. The owner is always so friends and amazing customer service. I eat this practically everyday for lunch at work lol

Diner Review №113

portion sizes are a bit smaller than other restaurants but man do they make up for this in the freshness and quality of their food. I typically get either Ginger Chicken or Prik King but everything I've eaten there has always been a 10/10.

Diner Review №114

Ever since we discovered busy bee, we ordered take out on a regular basis, because it's delicious! Even the entrées with tofu are very good!
They do offer vegan meals.
It was the best thing when I was pregnant. Delicious, nutritious, affordable food and I don't have to cook - yes!

We bought a little batch of Thai chilli flakes to go, they are perfect with everything =o)

Diner Review №115

I’ve been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. They have a delicious dedicated vegan menu and they can make almost anything else vegan if requested. Really nice little place and great service! The best Thai food I’ve had! Would recommend the yellow curry, veggie fried rice, eggplant, and pad see ew although everything is good here. Adding fried tofu takes it further to another level! I see they even added mock meats a while back but I haven tried those yet since I’m hooked on the fried tofu.

Diner Review №116

Used to eat here semi often about a year ago. Always ordered the same thing, vegan fried pineapple rice and vegan rolls. Ordered for the first time in almost a year tonight, same order. I get home and realized it’s a lot of lettuce that I don’t remember being in there before. Menu doesn’t say lettuce included but definitely couldn’t notice any curry sauce on my dish. Called and informed him I have a bunch of lettuce and no curry in my dish. He states he opened my plate before giving it to me and saw the curry but clearly that’s not true as that’s the 2nd main reason I wanted this dish, 1st is cuz of the pineapple which was hardly any. The man states the cook can sometimes be heavy handed or light handed, I can drive back and grab some curry to add to my meal and never mentioned anything about the lettuce. I just said have a good night sir. Food definitely tasted way different than I was expecting. Never returning again. Tired of giving my money to places who think they can do whatever.

Diner Review №117

Busy B Thai Cafe was amazing! Wonderful, friendly service and the best Thai food we have had. I would highly recommend Busy B!

Diner Review №118

Really just an outstanding Thai joint all around. Currys are fantastic, vegan dishes are very tasty and always prepared with accuracy and attention to detail. Friendly service, fair portions, quick timing make this place a regular in the eating out line up. If you haven’t visited you must do so. Yellow curry is 👍👍.

Diner Review №119

Excellent massaman curry and wonderful service from Troy!! Can't wait to go back!! 😍😍🤩🤩😄😄

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Best Thai food I've had in a while. My husband and I have been to Thailand and fell in love with the food. Busy B Cafe is authentic Thai food for sure! Mango sticky rice was delicious!

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My favorite thai place, super delicious 😋

Diner Review №125

Great food, take out always ready on time.

Diner Review №126

So good! Their veggie paradise is to die for! Wonderful vegan and vegetarian options. I highly recommend

Diner Review №127

Best Thai in El Cajon! Loved their Pad See Ew and Thai iced tea!

Diner Review №128

Best Thai food in El cajon

Diner Review №129

My first time eating from here. Ordered on the phone and picked it up. Good thing I live around the corner. It was really good. I can now say its my new favorite spot and also my wife's favorite spot. Food is good and not greasy. One of the best places in El Cajon to get good food ill definitely be back.

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Pad thai was ok. They use the wrong type of noodles. Drunken noodles are excellent

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Good things come in small spaces! I used to love dining in here, but you can still take home the deliciousness while social distancing is in effect. The menu has been recently updated, and my new favorite is the green curry!! Perfectly balanced heat and flavor. My other go to items are any of the rolls/wraps or the tom kha soup... so good on a rainy winter day. Bring your vegan, veggie, or meat eating friends, there's something for every palette!

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Fresh, healthy and delicious. Kitchen and restaurant staff are friendly. Great for pick up order and for eating inside the restaurant.

Diner Review №138

I'm not sure if they were just having a bad day or what. It was on Friday the 7th. Yes it is very small, but we sat at a table and there was only one other person there sitting at the counter. The woman gave us the menus and it was the last time she spoke to us. She was dashing between the kitchen and the register cashing the to-go orders out. She brought the order for the other customer, and when he had 2 others join him they had their drinks ordered and brought to them. We waited an additional 15 minutes after that before I told my husband this was nuts and we left. 20 minutes wasted and they will never see us again. We ended up going up the road to Thai Time. Now that place rocked!!!

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Found a new spot for Thai

Diner Review №142

Amazing fresh and delicious coocked as I order the food.

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This was a nice little Thai restaurant. Great food and good service.

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Diner Review №146

My food was delivered and there’s a long black hair in my curry. This is disgusting.

Diner Review №147

Great food, flavor and good price. Enjoyed and will come again.

Diner Review №148

The food is good and the service is great. What else do we need from a restaurant. I love the decor and their Thai tea and Pad Thai are so delicious. Can’t wait until I go again.

Diner Review №149

Delightful place and great personal experience with a touch of home.

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Very tasty, well prepared Thai food! We ordered a to- go dinner for 3 and Busy B did not disappoint! Each dish was prepared wonderfully with much attention to detail in the final taste of each dish! If you haven't tried this little hidden gem in El Cajon, give en a try, you'l not be disappointed!!

Diner Review №152

Great little place in El Cajon. Has vegan options!

Diner Review №153

Very friendly service and delicous food. We ordered the pad thai , crispy veggie rolls, tum yum soup, pad kee mao and thai iced tea. All very good, I would reorder every dish we had.
We will definitely be back!

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The food was ok here the service was great though

Diner Review №157

Excellent food and service. Ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice and Pannag Curry-both had very good flavor, tasted fresh, and came out quickly. The restaurant has wonderful art and atmosphere. The owner? /partner owner? Was kind, helpful, and very prompt. Truly an enjoyable evening out !

Diner Review №158

AMAZING flavors and consistencies. Honestly, the best Thai food we have discovered since our move to San Diego from Colorado. We have tried many other Thai food competitors but none are anywhere close to the same authenticity or quality. All food from Busy B Thai is consistent, fresh, and to reiterate, AMAZING. If your unsure of what to order you will be satisfied with any item on the menu. Our favorites so far have been anything containing red curry, panang curry, as well as the tender BBQ chicken.

Looking forward to ordering again!
Thank you Busy B Thai for your quality, it does not go unnoticed.

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Water is tap water if that's your thing. I prefer my water filtered. Tap water is probably used with the food as well (probably). Service is fast.

Diner Review №162

Great lunch spot for jury duty service (or anytime, but it's walking distance to the courthouse so that's an added bonus). I had the yellow curry with tofu and it was delicious. Just the right amount of spiciness. Thai iced tea refreshing and tasty. Looking forward to trying the vegetarian Tom Kha soup next time. the place is small with few tables, I appreciate that the layout is thoughtful and not over-packed. Large window provides lots of natural light and there's a pleasant cross-breeze from front-to-back. Comfortable dining with friendly staff.

Diner Review №163

Charge a lot for a small plate. There are thai places better than this.

Diner Review №164

Good Thai restaurant, except the portions were a little on the light side.

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The food was good. The restaurant was too quiet. No background music at all. Staff was a little off putting but did a really good job. He waited until we put our menus down which is something I really appreciate these days. You should definitely try the Berry basil lemonade it was delicious. Definitely going back, hopefully it will be a little busier.

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Original Thai Recipes, Good Service , Small place but clean and well organized.

Diner Review №171

This is the cutest little gem with great food at affordable prices.

Diner Review №172

I debated on writing a review about this place because I wanted to keep it a secret ! This place is great. Food is great, owner is great.

Diner Review №173

Holy smokes...SO GOOD!!! Forst place I eaten tofu and liked it!!!

Diner Review №174

Always enjoy visiting Busy b Thai Cafe. Food is always amazing as well as service. Exceptional hospitality and quality of food. Try the spicy beef salad and pineapple and chicken fried rice. My 2 favorites.

Diner Review №175

Best Thai food around! Would recommend this place to anyone! They also have vegan options which are rare for the east county area! Great prices for the awesome food and portions you get!

Diner Review №176

The Yellow Curry was fantastic!

Diner Review №177

Food and service were outstanding. The portions are plentiful and food is tasty, fresh and aesthetically well prepared. It is a small venue, but spacious and clean inside. Easy access from the street, parking is limited. Will definitely be returning for tasty lunch or dinner. Hopefully hand made ice cream will be available next time. The sticky rice and mango was an excellent dessert compliment to the meal.

Diner Review №178

Long wait times

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Good service and prices but the boba was mushy, the noodles were a bit over cooked, the sticky rice was dry and the mango was brown. I probably won't return.

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Love this place, it's a very humble and quiet restaurant which is nice for a personal lunch with a friend or two if you intend on talking. Very pleasant atmosphere.

Diner Review №183

Yummy

Diner Review №184

Good Thia quality Tiah food and regardless it's cheap.

Diner Review №185

Outstanding food! Went for a Stir fry (level 8), then went back the next day for a Curry dish (level 10) Enjoyed both very much. And had a very good amount of heat in them rare these days.

Diner Review №186

Love Busy Bee Thai Restaurant. Good food reasonable prices. Never ate there but call in for take out often.

Diner Review №187

A hidden gem. Park in the Giant Pizza lot. Walk past the barber and Tammy's Tailor (great place for alterations). Really small place, really good food, decent portions.

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Diner Review №190

Love Thai food.read all the good reviews for this place & excited to try it. If I could I would give 0 stars. The lady there was very rude and acted like we weren’t there when we first walked in. She looked at us very mad and annoyed that we walked in. She made us very uncomfortable we just had to get up and leave after not even 5 minutes of walking in. Shaking my head

Diner Review №191

Diner Review №192

The Thai basil rice was awesome, I loved the vegetable spring rolls and the thai tea with boba.

Diner Review №193

Diner Review №194

Diner Review №195

Diner Review №196

Many words to describe this place!! Delicious, clean, efficient, kind, cozy! The tea is super good and all the vegan options are tasty. Good for vegans!!

Diner Review №197

Diner Review №198

The Absolute best Thai food in East County (San Diego) we've ever had, and we have tried dozens. The owner's had restaurants in La Jolla and Vegas (I believe). Very kind and friendly! Clean and nicely decorated. Try it!

Diner Review №199

The best

Diner Review №200

very tasty & veryy casual, just how we like it!

Details
  • 9 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.5 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 619-401-2667
  • Website: http://busybthaicafe.com/
  • Location: 330 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
  • Map: 32.7981122, -116.9625626
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Vegan restaurant
  • Vegetarian restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–8:30 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–8:30 PM
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available