The Pad Thai Stand - Pacific Beach

1136 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, United States

The Pad Thai Stand - Pacific Beach
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Specialty Thai restaurant serving regional pad thai from different parts of Thailand: Northern Thai, Central Thai, Southern Thai, and Boran. 1st location in Kearny Mesa/Convoy area, 2nd location in Pacific Beach

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Customer Reviews
Diner Review №1

Everything was delicious

Diner Review №2

Best Pad Thai in PB

Diner Review №3

delicious! very kind workers. the egg had the wok fire taste, so good! tofu was great, loved the whole meal

Diner Review №4

This place will be joining my list of “must try Thai in PB”. It’s some of the best Pad Thai I’ve had. The flavors are authentic, and you can taste the care in every bite. They offer different regional styles, which makes it even better.

There’s usually a wait, but it’s totally worth it. The portions are huge—most dishes are about $15 and easily enough for two meals. Great food, great value. This is my new go-to Thai spot. Highly recommend!

Diner Review №5

The pad Thai was good, but my order took 40 min because they were short staffed. Basically one poor person was running the whole place on a Friday night. So be prepared for long waits.

Diner Review №6

Tried the Northern Pad Thai and it was so delicious! Can’t wait to try the other flavors.

Diner Review №7

This is better than the pad Thai I had in Thailand. Highly recommend trying this place

Diner Review №8

Food order was given to someone else. Had to wait another 20m. Only had one guy working the register, taking/pick-up orders and cooking. If the owners opened this new spot, wish they had more people assigned here

Diner Review №9

Amazing food and super friendly service! Would definitely recommend!

Diner Review №10

Very low key spot best for pickups. One of the best pad Thai I had!

Diner Review №11

Oil was burnt, taste was like kerosine, told owner about it, he acted like he didn't speak English

Diner Review №12

THE BEST PAD THAI

Diner Review №13

UPDATE

I still haven't gone yet but my friend got it and he said it's very good. It looks delicious. I definitely think this is a new place to try out and support. My friend suggested that I could use more veggies and let the bordering signs be a little simpler. I like how it has four different styles of pad thai which is really cool to learn about.

NEW PLACE -- LOOKS COOL

I'm excited to try it soon. Owner very nice. Cute little stand on Garnet Street. Very hopeful for this place! $15 authentic Pad Thai with different toppings and flavors from different regions.

Diner Review №14

My favorite food is Pad Thai and I don’t think I’ve had anything this good before. I got the Central Vietnam Pad Thai (Normal).

Diner Review №15

Diner Review №16

Best pad Thai I've ever had. The owner was very nice and I love that he's showcasing the different regional influences on pad Thai.

Diner Review №17

Best Pad Thai around 😃

Diner Review №18

Incredible flavor and large portion! Tried the northern one with chicken. Medium spicy was perfect too.

Diner Review №19

The Pad Thai is 🔥 Fresh, amazing taste and texture, and big portions. Very friendly service. Don't sleep on this place!

Diner Review №20

This is hands down the best pad Thai I’ve had! It’s definitely a big portion, super flavorful, great quality and a good protein portion!
The costumer service is wonderful. So kind, attentive, friendly and helpful! They take their time explaining the food you’re getting and are super patient.

Diner Review №21

We eat a lot of Thai, but I typically avoid Pad Thai because it's so often just under-flavored noodles (so as to be more accessible, I suppose). That is - to put it mildly - not the case here. We had the southern style, medium heat, and "complete", and it was one of the best meals in memory. We'll be back.

Diner Review №22

Diner Review №23

This was hands-down the best pad Thai I’ve had. The owner is such a nice dude and his food reflects how passionate he is about it. You will not be disappointed by coming here. The portions were generous easily enough to feed two people highly recommend it spicy and “complete”.

Diner Review №24

Diner Review №25

Amazing food, friendliest owner around. You’ll be hard pressed to find better Pad Thai. 100/10

Diner Review №26

So good!! We’ve been here 3 times so far and every time it does not disappoint! Portions are huge- we always have enough for leftovers! Will be our go to for Pad Thai in PB.

Diner Review №27

This Thai spot is absolutely to die for! The guy was so friendly and helpful! The food was AMAZING!! And the portions were super large and not too pricey at all! Definitely get your dish spicy and “complete!” Considering moving here for this spot alone! It’s a must try!

Diner Review №28

Love this place and the owner is incredibly kind. Perfect after a night out for some homey delicious food ❤️ thank you!!

Diner Review №29

Love the Pad Thai from these guys. Very happy they opened a shop in Pacific Beach!

Diner Review №30

The quintessential street pad thai. Great service, open late. Taste was spot on.

Diner Review №31

I tried two, one was the coconut milk (south?) with chicken and the north with veggies. Both were great, simple yet very tasty. Plenty of chicken, veggie one was a little weak on the veggies. There are only 4 styles so will def be back to try the other two, and to get the coconut milk one again.

Diner Review №32

THE BEST!! It’s finally in PB!!! The pad Thai stand is one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego, with awesome owners and employees and absolutely delicious pad Thai. Pad Thai and nothing else — it’s all you could need.
My friend Jake packed 2 full plastic bags of Pad Thai stand Pad Thai for a 50 mile hike in the Grand Canyon. It’s that good.

Diner Review №33

Walked by late night around 12:45 and the owner said they were closed but still was kind enough to make us a pad Thai. Was done in 5 mins and was by far the most authentic and fresh tasting food I’ve had in San Diego. Great experience and owner, can’t recommend it more!

Details
  • 8 photos
  • 33 reviews
  • 4.7 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 858-203-7021
  • Website: https://padthaistand.com/
  • Location: 1136 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
  • Map: 32.798103999999995, -117.2492745
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–12 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–12 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–10 PM
Service options
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Popular for
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
Offerings
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside: Available