Where to Find Authentic Thai Flavors in San Antonio

By San Antonio Current Staff

Whether you're craving Thai noodles, curry or fried rice (or maybe something slightly less traditional), you're bound to find what you're looking for at these 20 San Antonio restaurants.

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Bangkok 54 Thai Cuisine
2515 Nacogdoches Rd, (210) 822-5454, bangkok54texas.com
While there are plenty of Thai restaurants in SA (obviously), you’ll want to come to Bangkok 54 for homemade dishes. Using family recipes, this joint has fun options like crying tiger steak lovers and crispy duck.
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Thai Hut
Multiple locations, thaihutsa.com
With three locations across SA, Thai Hut takes pride in being the first of its kind, opening back in 1982. Whether you want a quick lunch or hearty dinner, this is the place for you.
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Thai Taste
5520 Evers Rd, (210) 520-6800, facebook.com
Where do we begin? You’ll want to rush down Evers to enjoy this awesome joint. They serve all the pad Thai you’ll ever want, and offer plenty of fun specials just for the hell of it. Coffee lovers will also want to stop by to try the Thai coffee.
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Jasmine Thai
4065 Medical Dr, (210) 615-6622, jasminthai.org
f you’ve got a sweet tooth, then this is your spot. Chef Boonthin Srisoongnern and company dish out homemade coconut ice cream (with and without sticky rice), fried banana, and sweet sticky rice. Of course, you can also choose from the Thai tea or bubble tea.
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Tong’s Thai
1146 Austin Hwy, (210) 829-7345, tongsthai.com
You’ll score here with classic and creative mash-ups and Thai and Chinese dishes that are prepared fresh daily. The Thai options here most commonly come from Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Fun fact: Tong’s claims to be the first spot in SA to ever offer bubble tea.
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Chongco Thai Rice and Noodles
8503 Broadway St, (210) 826-2288, chongcothai.com
What you see is what you get – rice and noodles. Plenty of vegetarian-friendly options can be found here as well as varying levels of spice. Be sure to try the favorites here, like the crispy dumpling and Thai noodle soup.
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Baitong Thai
6934 W Military Dr, (210) 354-7677, baitongsa.com
With seven years experience, owners Peter and Sunee have got this whole restaurant biz down. You’ll have plenty of options from the traditional noodle and curry options, which you can even get stir-fried.
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Thai Lao Orchid
116 Broadway St, (210) 442-8110, thailaoorchid.com
Offering Thai and Vietnamese fare, the Thai menu here offers crispy egg rolls, pad Thai, and four types of curry! Just don’t try to pack it all into one visit.
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Sawasadee Thai Cuisine
6407 Blanco Rd, (210) 979-9110
We’re gonna put it to you straight. Don’t underestimate the heat at this Thai spot. You’ll want to go all out, but be sure to play it safe and pile on the heat yourself. And for all you vegetarians – there’s a dedicated portion of the menu just for you.
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Thai Hot
8333 Culebra Rd, Suite 205, (210) 314-4508
Those on the Far West Side will want to take advantage of this spot being on Grubhub. Whehter you dine in or take it to go, Thai Hot has it all – Tom Yum and Kha soups, fried noodles and rice, and even Haw Moak.
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