5 R Cha Thai Bistro

3.9 (283 reviews)

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Christine B.

We tried this local spot recently and I'm happy to report that we had a great meal. The veggie rolls came out crisp and hot - perfect for two people to share. I had the sweet and sour chicken. It was nice to find that the chicken wasn't breaded and fried. They will ask what spice level you prefer, so that's adjustable. Portions are generous and the servers were friendly.

Mango curry (top) and sweet potato/peanut curry. Both delicious.

Susan T.

Luckily we are staying in a resort that is walking distance to this restaurant. The restaurant was very clean and waitress was friendly. But more importantly-the food was FANTASTIC!

Gene T.

I came here with my wife and daughter. Note: the hours on the door are listed, 11-9. The hours on the website show they close between 3:30 & 4:30 which they do. We got there at 4:30. The decor is quite unremarkable except for the fountain in the middle of the restaurant. They have a TV displaying pictures of their menu items There was no background music. We started off with a couple appetizers. Fresh rolls and crab won tons The fresh rolls are spring rolls filled with crispy shrimp, lettuce, herbs, bean sorouts, shredded carrot, and rice noodles, wrapped in thin rice paper and served with peanut sauce. The crab won tons are fried puffs filled with a crab cream cheese filling served with sweet and sour sauce. The fresh rolls were nicely crafted and made with fresh ingredients. I didn't care to use the peanut sauce, but used a little soy sauce instead. The crab won tons were fried to a crispy golden brown. The filling was creamy and flavorable. I chose the PAD PIK SOD for the main course. This is a stir fry made with yellow onions, sliced jalapeños. green onions, bell peppers, fresh mushrooms, in a garlic chili sauce. You can choose a meat option for an extra cost. I chose pork. You can choose the spice level from 1 to 5. I went with a 4. It comes with a cup of rice. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. And the spice added pizzazz to the dish. There was just enough broth to flavor the rice. I already have next 3 dishes picked out for when I return.

Hillary T.

This place is right down the road from us and we have driven by it umpteen bazillion times so why not check it out? My Step daughter was visiting from out of state and loves Thai food so my husband and I took her there for dinner. We arrived shortly before 4:30 and they were closed....odd because their website said they were open. Apparently they close between 3:30 and 4:30. No biggie, we waited. There is ample seating , light music playing and a fountain with plants in the middle of the restaurant. After we were seated we ordered Teo appetizers. The fresh rolls and the crab wontons. The fresh rolls were stuffed with crisp veggies, shrimp and served with a side of peanut sauce. The crab wonton were crispy and delicious. I ordered the orange chicken with broccoli which came with a side of white rice. The chicken was hot and crispy. The orange sauce was sweet, tangy and complemented the chicken nicely. Paired with the rice it made a great meal. Our server was friendly and attentive and we will be back to try more menu items!

Young C.

Let's see.. Where do I begin. I came here long time ago and have not returned due to horrible service. Could not remember if it was any good so I thought I give it another chance. Let's start off with price.. No lunch specials... Fine.. Pad Thai with chicken $14.99 Kao Soi which was recommended $12.99. Order of fresh roll for appetizer $5.99. Extra side of rice $3.50 (which I found out after I got the bill). Fresh roll was OK. Dipping sauce was blend with some fish flavor. Then to the main dishes... Well I was surprised to see both dishes came in a plastic disposable bowl. Since when does pad Thai get served in a bowl. Pad Thai not the worst not the best. Little on the too sweet side and very runny sauce. Then Kao Soi, yellow curry with egg noodle and chicken. I ordered Thai hot... Well there was no spice to it what so ever.. I had to ask the server if I ordered Thai hot.. Curry flavor was very mild and could barely taste it.. I like my food hot temperature wise... But not hot to the point of almost spitting my food out hot. Over all the food was blend and way over priced for the amount and quality of food you get. Not to mention $3.50 for extra side of jasmine rice.. I mean I have paid $2 before but $3.50? For real.. And that also came in Styrofoam cup. So you get 5% off if you pay cash.. So my blend Thai food in a plastic bowl was $39.99 not including tip. Now I remember why I never came back to this place again...

James F.

I'm typically a fan of Thai food, this place was decent. Not the best ever, certainly not the worst. I had pad thai with chicken satay as the appetizer, neither was mind blowing. The pad thai was a bit strange and atypical. The sauce was not your standard peanut-based variety, but a very odd and horribly sweet sauce I wasn't able to figure out. Maybe tamarind based? Regardless, very strange and NOT for pad thai. The chicken (both in the pad thai and the satay) was not great. Pretty dry and chewy. It's not the worst, but I'm picking on it a bit because it should be much better at a price point of nearly $20 per plate. The server was friendly and prompt. The atmosphere is a little strange as well. It's not particularly well-dressed inside, and there was loud Christian bible music playing the whole time. A very odd choice for a Thai restaurant. Just bizarre atmosphere.

Haley D.

5 R Cha is a great place for a casual family dinner. The inside could use a refresh but it is pretty standard for a Thai place. Food wise the crab wontons didn't have much flavor but were great when the dip was added. The yellow curry is where the place shines. It's a staple dinner for me and I love to grab it for take out when my boyfriend is out of town ;). This place great for a casual dinner if you don't feel like cooking!

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8 years ago

OMG! This little place hits the spot!! Not very state of the art... no delivery service... no thrills but the food will keep you coming back for more! read more

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R V.

10 years ago

5R Cha is a hidden gem that offers what we think is THE BEST Thai food in all of Phoenix!!! We discovered it tucked away in a small shopping area in NE Mesa and thought we would give it a try. We had Tom Ka Gai soup, Papaya Salad, Green Chicken curry, Pad Thai with prawns, and Crying Tiger Beef, and we were blown away by the flavor, quality and authenticity of all the dishes. The Crying Tiger Beef was the best we have ever had... anywhere... ever... The decor is simple, but the service is superlative. Service is fast, servings are generous, and the dishes are creatively presented. We have been back more than a few times and have yet to find anything we don't like at this lovely Thai restaurant. read more

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Molly H.

8 years ago

I miss this place so much. Nothing compares to this place. We recently moved and it has been hard to find a good Thai place in the area. I have been coming here for years, even when they had their 5 R Cha to go in Tempe. My favorite dish is the garlic entree, I get it with beef and Thai hot (I love super spicy, but you can still taste all of the flavors)! Their chow mein is also delicious too. The restaurant is clean, and the service is good. The restaurant has a very nice decor and very nice ambiance. Next time I visit AZ, this is the first place i am going to! read more

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Caramelei C.

8 years ago

This is probably the worse pad Thai I have ever had. $12.95 is definitely not worth it! There's not enough sauce, the noodles are sooo dry they stick together. Absolutely a knock off pad Thai. Never again! This does not even worth 1 star. read more

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Karen H.

7 years ago

Food good. Be aware that 20% tip is included in bill even if just 1 person. The manager is very confrontational and states he does this to ensure his staff receive tips. This money when collected like this becomes a service charge not gratuity's and should be included in employer's income . The manager states that he informs people of this but this does not happen. I cannot recommend This restaurant. There have been 5 health violations in January which was aired on Dirty Dining. read more

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Chris M.

9 years ago

My girlfriend and I have tried yellow curry at so many different Thai places but 5 R Cha's is the best. The servers are great and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. I am getting take out here tonight actually! read more

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Michelle H.

6 years ago

I really wanted to like them but the food was very bland , the portions small and all of it overpriced for what you get. I'm sorry to say but recommend trying somewhere else read more

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John W.

13 years ago

I was in Thailand for 11 months while in the US Military and I believe I know good Thai cuisine. This is the best Thai food I have found in Arizona. For my first "test dish" in any Thai restaurant I always order Pad Thai. It is a common Thai dish and any good restaurant should know how to prepare it well. The Shrimp Pad Thai I ordered here was excellent . The shrimp were large and fresh. My family all ordered take out and I sampled a little of their dishes also. Everything was excellent and priced reasonably. I live in Tucson and have yet to find Thai food this good in my home town. The next time I visit the Valley I plan on trying the restaurant they have in Tempe. read more

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J P.

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12 years ago

Pretty good. Had the yellow curry. Not too spicy not too sweet. The soup that came with the meal was a tad sweet, but not bad. read more

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Maleshah R.

8 years ago

Nice quiet place with friendly staff. Our server Michelle was attentive and very polite. Food was tasty with decent portion. We would eat here again. read more

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Dawn B.

9 years ago

I invite all my out of town guests to go here with me. The food is good but the service is very random. Sometimes excellent and sometimes confused. Get an experienced server and you will enjoy the experience. read more

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Brian D.

6 years ago

I wanted to switch it up the other night and ordered the Orange Chicken. It was literally the best Orange Chicken I've ever had. Other places in the area use a lot of nasty breading and serve it soggy. This was the total opposite. Big chicken pieces and served crisp. read more

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Chris R.

10 years ago

I got the green curry with beef. It had like 3 small pieces of beef total. If I didn't get it as take out, I would have sent it back. I am not a picky eater and I have steal guts. This food gave me the runs and made me sick. I type this from the toilet literally. That was my first and last time I go there. 2 thumbs down. read more

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Aubrie O.

14 years ago

So glad there is a great Thai food place in East Mesa! I have been to their other location in Tempe and always love the food. My favorite is the Yellow Curry with Chicken. Its a reasonable price and always enough for lunch leftovers the next day! If you like Thai you'll like this place! read more

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Katie S.

9 years ago

Awesome Thai food! One of our favorite places to eat in Mesa. Crab wonton, Pad Z U, pad Thai, fresh spring roll are delicious!! DELICIOUS!!

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Sarah W.

11 years ago

We have eaten here a few times since it opened, and it was ok (I'd have given it a 3). We had not been for over a year until a few weeks ago. This time, I was left wondering if it had changed ownership. The food was awful, not just so so, but really bad. It took us 20 minutes to get our crispy spring rolls (which were still slightly frozen in the middle). My daughter ordered spicy basil chicken and when it arrived (after another 30 minutes) it was an unappetizing pile of chicken with bland sauce and not one piece of basil. We thought they had brought the wrong entree, so we called our waitress over and she told us that the kitchen had run out of basil. Maybe I'm confused, but if you run out of a main ingredient for a dish do you still serve it? It would seem to me that you would at least let your customer decide if they want to order spicy basil chicken without the basil. I had to wonder if they ran out of chicken if the would have just made the dish with basil and brought it out? The other entrees were mediocre. The pad Thai had noodles that were overcooked and were swimming in a sweet bland sauce. The sticky rice was microwaved in plastic wrap and was so mushy that it was inedible. The manager apologized and told us that it was "just a bad night" and took the "no-basil" basil chicken off of our bill. We spent $70 and the best thing we had were the 2 beers. Needless to say, we will not be returning. read more

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Kaarthi V.

8 years ago

Food was mediocre, service staff was excellent. It's an expensive place. I went with 3 adults and 2 infants and we got charged with 20% gratuity. read more

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Lana J.

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10 years ago

I used to love this place. I hadn't been here for about two years, and boy, did it change and not for the better. Lifeless one dimensional food with no layering of flavors. My fiancée, who is not a Thai food person, got a pork cop dish, and all I can say was that it was disgusting. The Tom ka was bland and the satay was mediocre. I don't think we'll be returning. read more

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Darby L.

6 years ago

Literally the best Thai food in Mesa! It's always hard to move and give up your favorite places to eat. I found this gem after moving to the area and I'm hooked! Portions are fantastic and when you say you want it Thai Hot they deliver! Service is always friendly and fast. I can't update recommend them enough if you're in the mood for some killer Thai food! read more

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Brittany E.

11 years ago

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! It's cozy and tranquil. The food always arrives quickly. The staff are amazing. And the food...oh my goodness!!!! I always get the barbecue chicken!! read more

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Otis I.

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12 years ago

Oh .... my.....God! 5 R Cha Thai Bistro is a wonderful alternative to Mexican food in the Mesa area. I loved everything about this place: (1) the food: (2) the staff: (3) the ambiance: (4) the parking; (5) the location: and (6) the incredible warm and welcoming service. The menu has a great selection of dishes. There is the typical curry, but there is the crispy, fresh Green Papaya Salad. The Penang Curry is rich, and the spice level of this dish is your choice. The delicious Green Tea ice cream with Roti is also great. I think some of these dishes have a Malay/Thai fusion and that is a great idea. I love this place!!!! read more

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richard o.

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12 years ago

So sad. We live nearby and though we would throw some local business their way. Wife is Thai and the food is bad. It is edible but I can't tell if they are bad cooks or just adjusted so much for White folks that the food barely tastes like Thai food. So, So sad. read more

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Mark S.

10 years ago

Very hit and miss. Have had great food and last night was not good at all. No flavor, no freshness. I've had Thai food in several states and his place is the worst I've been too. Won't be back.....visit at your own risk. read more

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Angie F.

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9 years ago

First time and it was an extraordinary experience. Had the crab wontons and the potstickers followed by Drunken Noodles & Cashew Chicken....absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Vicki G.

6 years ago

We order take out (that's all they have with Covid19 these days) once a week. The food is so worth the 20 minute drive--1 way--that we keep coming back. I love the red curry and can have a great #4 spice level. It's always fresh, excellent ingredients and there's no waiting for an online order. read more

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Ashley S.

12 years ago

We have been looking for our 'go to' restaurant since we moved. We happened to go here on a whim one evening - and boy am I glad we did. This is my new favorite place. The food is fantastic, it's a nice calm atmosphere, and the staff is super friendly! I'm also very excited that they deliver. I am new to Thai food, so the staff has always been great at helping me find something that I will enjoy.. Everything that I have had is delicious. I love the Thai tea, and tonight I tried the pineapple curry and was very happy with my choice. I've been there twice within the last 2 weeks, and can't wait to go back! read more

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Christine A.

9 years ago

This place has become our fave restaurant in Mesa. The employees are very nice and take good care of diners. We didn't know how much we love curry until we started eating here and they let us sample the different types. Thanks '5 R Cha' for being such a great place. We love to eat there! read more

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Amberly L.

12 years ago

I have been going to Thai Elephant and 5 R Cha in Tempe for 6+ years...and I am so happy they have this location out in Mesa where I live. I love the owners, they are so nice. I love the thai iced tea, fresh rolls, pad thai, tom kha, masaman curry...i just love all their food :) read more

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Sean J.

10 years ago

CUSTOMERS BEWARE!!! I have dined in this bistro on Nov 23 2016. The bill was $26.98 with tax. I signed a total of $30.- on the bill (rounded up to include a tip) and paid with a credit card. Later, when checking the credit card statement, I noticed a charge of $32.98. When I called the bistro, the manager told me that the final bill included $6.- tip, WHICH I NEVER WROTE ANYWHERE ON THE BILL. It is a clear fraud and the manager did not even apologized. He argued my statement even if I hold a copy of the receipt. Disputing the charge, reporting to authorities. read more

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Melissa C.

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7 years ago

Never received my food. It isn't fair to the restaurant to leave a negative review when it wasn't their fault.

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Steve D.

15 years ago

Good new Thai place in Mesa. Compared to Thai Patio, the portions are huge and just as good, and they usually get the spicy level just right for both me (3.5 on a 1-5 scale) and my girlfriend (2) on the curry. They have a fried shrimp appetizer that's also pretty good - definitely my favorite Thai in the area. read more

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Bill C.

10 years ago

Devin was our waiter , he has an outstanding knowledge of the menu and Thai food, he impressed us is with his friendliness and outgoing personality. We ordered the Chu chee shrimp and the crying tiger steak both Thai hot. Not too hot my wife was able to eat it I had to kick it up a bit with their spice ground pepper. This is becoming one of our favorite Thai restaurants in the Phoenix area! read more

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Geoff B.

10 years ago

Love this place!!! 5 Star Service...5 Star food!!! Our server Devon was on top of it! read more

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Michael S.

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12 years ago

Great food and great service. Not the cheapest Thai food but definitely worth the price. They were referred to us by our Thai friend and love this place too. We recently moved to Mesa from west LA and got use to eating in Thai town and natalee thai. This place has satisfied our cravings for LA Thai. Any SoCal people reading will know what I mean. It's hard to compete with SoCal asian food of all nationalities... read more

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Shkrewbers D.

12 years ago

I've been here numerous times for lunch and the food is always excellent. We have 3 other nearby Thai places to choose from, but the food at this one always seems to taste the best. Not only that, the layout is nicer and they have outdoor seating available. read more

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Erica W.

11 years ago

The restaurant is small and the atmosphere is nice and has a Thai feel to it. The service is fantastic. The prices are good and the portions are quite large. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Everyone loved what they ordered. It's a great place for a couple of friends or a small group to have a delicious and fresh meal. I ordered the Green Curry and it was delicious; as were the spring rolls, pot stickers and pineapple fried rice. We will surely be visiting this little Thai bistro again. read more

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Bill C.

11 years ago

Mango cheesecake seemed old like mail order. It was my third visit. Staff a little slow now. 2011 N. Recker Rd. Mesa 5 violations Not driving 20 miles rt for this read more

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Veronica R.

10 years ago

Normally I'm a green curry kind of girl, but when I tried the yellow curry at 5 R Cha, seriously - WOW! I got the yellow curry chicken on the recommendation of the owner and one of the staff (Devin) after I asked for something good that's a little different from what I normally order (Evil Jungle Princess or green curry chicken, medium spicy - I'm boring, I know, I can't help it!) and was seriously impressed. I love Thai food - and I've been to just about every Thai restaurant across the valley - and 5 R Cha is legit and seriously the best Thai on this side of town. The yellow curry is smooth and delicious and flavorful - all the things a curry should be! read more

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Paul D.

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10 years ago

This place changed management and now the menu is different. Prior to the management change I loved this place!! The food is not nearly as good as it used to be. It's a darn shame too. read more

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Debbie V.

7 years ago

Service was good, portions smaller than average, and a little on the expensive side. It was ok just ok.

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6825 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85207
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What time does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro open?

5 R Cha Thai Bistro opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.5 R Cha Thai Bistro opens at 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro close?

5 R Cha Thai Bistro closes at 3:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.5 R Cha Thai Bistro closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro take credit cards?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro have catering options?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro does have catering options.

Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro have a happy hour?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro has a happy hour.

Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro serve alcohol?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro have TVs?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro have bike parking?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro has bike parking.

Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro have outdoor seating?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro has outdoor seating options.

Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro have parking?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro allows outdoor smoking.

Does 5 R Cha Thai Bistro have free WiFi?

Yes, 5 R Cha Thai Bistro has free WiFi.

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Authentic Thai Cuisine.

History

Established in 2011.

5 R Cha Thai Bistro, in Mesa, AZ, is the area's premier restaurant serving Apache Junction,

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Tucked Away Craft Kitchen & Bar

Ok! We had the hatch green chili brisket grilled cheese OMG and the sticky ribs with elote. Both…read morewere so delicious! We sat at the bar and our bartender, Angie was so clever by tempting us with dessert before we even got our meals. She was a highly attentive and very engaging. The only downside was the hot air coming in from the door.... But it was 112° today so rather hard to avoid. They have a small menu, that changes monthly. We will be back.

The first time we ate at Tucked Away It was a regular full-time restaurant. We enjoyed the food…read morewith its New Mexican twist. If I remember correctly, the chef studied with Bobby Flay. Much to our dismay, the restaurant was closed to focus on catering. Luckily, though, It reopens for pop-ups. This morning I saw an Instagram post announcing that there would be a brunch pop up today, so we got up and got ready to go. It really is tucked away in the corner of plaza and goodbye Safeway. Inside is a small dining room with a bar, and through the rolling doors is a patio with outdoor seating. You can see the kitchen through the plexiglass divider, and there is bar seating along the divider so you can watch the cooking. There's a great, colorful mural on one wall and some fun lighting fixtures and art. Today's pop up was packed when we arrived. We grabbed the last two chairs which were on the bar overlooking the kitchen. The menu had seven choices. Of course we ordered two different things so we could share, but we skipped cocktails. We ordered: *Steak chilaquiles Christmas style (both red and green chile) served with a side of beans and talked with an egg *Green chili pork hash served with a side of beans talked with an egg Both were delicious! We both ordered scrambled eggs, and I'm pretty sure it was more than an egg. I'm not sure how they cook those eggs but they were the best ever. The pinto beans had green chili in it and was so good. I'm from New Mexico, and these tasted like the beans that you rarely find outside of New Mexico. The steak on my chilaquiles was really good - - thin sliced and tender. I was able to easily cut it with just a butter knife. The pork in the hash was so yummy. What are scrumptious brunch! It was nice to sit overlooking the kitchen, as it was quite a show to watch the chef. I was amazed at how over easy eggs were tossed and caught in the pan without the yolks breaking. Heck, I can't even flip eggs with a spatula without breaking the yolk! Anytime I've overlooked a chef cooking, I'm totally in awe of their amazing skills, and this was no different. I really recommend Tucked Away, just as I did when it was a regular restaurant. Follow them on Instagram to be alerted to pop ups. You won't regret it!

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A very easy drinking amber beer.

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Rack of Lamb

Goldwater Longbow

First time here and an awesome experience. Servers are really nice and the atmosphere is superb…read more The ciders were all yummy

Really good beer! My personal favorite is the Hop Chowda which is a hazy & hoppy IPA. But careful…read morekids - it's a 6.5% alcohol beer... Nice indoor / outdoor vibe with garage style doors that open up during nice weather. Service is good too. They don't have food, but you can bring your own in with you (there is a Mod Pizza next door and an In-N-Out across the parking lot).

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Wicked Rain

I love Wicked Rain so much, makes me want to return quickly to sample their fine fare, especially…read morethe clam chowder bread bowl. Self-Service seems like a good fit for the place, in spite of wait staff picking up the slack after the initial order he's placed at the cashier. I also enjoy the open air and semi-closed environment Wicked Rain offers.

Excellent experience at Wicked Rain! My husband is from the PNW and has lived in AZ for a few…read moredecades so this was such a nice place to hang. Nice mix of PNW and local AZ brews. Lots of ciders, too! Place is casual, chill and nice service. We ordered some beers and marionberry BBQ wings on happy hour-- these were SO GOOD. Nicely glazed, huge, with great flavor. Absolutely recommend! We also got an order of chicken teriyaki-- this was also excellent! Nicely charred with a tasty, spicy sauce. The rice was also super high quality. I was very impressed by both our food orders and the beer itself. Would absolutely return! I have my eyes on the mac and cheese next time.

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Desert Peaks Pizza & Grille

This is my Grandmas weekly hangout spot with her friends. I decided to stop in and spend some time…read morewith everyone during their weekly outing. The place is pretty basic, but I can see why it's their "Go-To" place. Theres no rush to order, there is no rush to leave. You can literally sit there from open to close & nobody is going to bother you about it. The customers are primarily older folks sitting at the bar enjoying drinks & laughing. It was great to see. My girls ordered pizza and chicken tenders, both were very good. The food did take a while to be prepared, but we weren't in a rush, so that was no problem. The server, Ellie, is very sweet and upbeat. She was running the whole place bar & all - which I found very impressive! I look forward to stopping in more often.

Everything we have ordered here over 9 years has been rely great! Large portions, too much for one…read moremeal, makes 2 for me. Most are home made, soups and salads are super yummy. Fur Bar and a free pool table, lots of TVs for sports viewing

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Eating pizza for dinner tonight

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Swedish meatballs.

Tipsy Cactus TapRoom & Bottle Shop

Great little whole in the wall good craft beer service is awesome and the ambiance is clean and openread more

Went in on a Saturday and the place was packed... with only men. No one greeted us and I honestly…read morecouldn't even tell who worked there. We just got weird blank stares. It was almost completely silent inside, minus a few conversations at tables here and there, which added to the awkward ambiance. It was just weird and uncomfortable. But the physical space otherwise looked nice and spacious.

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Pretty decent sour ale.

Chupacabra Taproom

Yo this place was fire! It was a pretty small indoor place but really enjoyed the vibes in there. I…read moretold the bartender it was my first time there let him know what kinda beers i enjoy and he let me taste some recommendations before i set on a drink! the whole experience felt super great! nothing worse than getting a beer you don't even like so i super appreciated it!! would definitely come back for some delicious brews ! ps THEY HAVE A WATER STATION!! and the bathroom looks cool lol

Everybody seems to love this place, however, my experience here was so-so…read more Every Third Thursdays moving forward, Downtown Mesa has a Sunset Market, live music and a lively vibe. The Mesa Arts Center is also open late to 8pm. Ive wanted to check this place out for awhile now so wandered in on Thu night. Bar was full when I walked in and all men at the bar. I ordered a wheat berry lemon of some kind here. Draft came to $7 and some change. I opted to sit outside and the weather was comfortable with a nice breeze and a storm was looming and it was breezy. Beer was meh, not really a wheat beer and more on the bitter side. There was a DJ outside spinning some funk, but it was just OK for me. Overall, a bit of a letdown, but I'd be willing to give it another try on another night.

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Patio

Small adorable space!

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Bobby Q - Mesa

Marquis is the best server excellent serving abilities…read more Very good service‼ The service was great

The food was incredible, and our server kalvin was incredible! The manager Josh was also very…read morekind!:)

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Blood orange margarita

The Original Blue Adobe Grille

As a native New Mexican, I know good flavor and spice and this place delivers! I stopped in after…read morevisiting the museum and ordered the combination plate with carne adovada and a steak-stuffed chile relleno. Everything was delicious, and the portions were just right. The customer service was excellent. My server gave great recommendations and checked on me throughout the meal. The atmosphere is fun, vibrant, and full of character. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm craving some authentic comfort food!

We have been here multiple times over the years and it is always very good. Friendly welcoming…read moreatmosphere, and our server was attendant and friendly. For the 1st time I tried Carne Adovada! Big tender pork chunk in an excellent, rich red sauce. Not to spicy and exceptionally flavor full! And I do think thay have the best chips and salsa! Highly recommended!

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Tao Combo which is a Honey smoked pork tamale a tenderloin relleno and a shrimp enchilada.

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Cruise Caddy Margarita

The Guadalupe on Main

What a gem of a bar! My husband and I were craving Mexican food and this spot wasn't too far from…read moreour hotel. We started with the Cadillac margs and, truly, was probably the best margarita I've ever had. It was perfectly balanced, definitely boozy and not too sweet or strong. We also shared salsa and chips, queso fundido, and some chicken enchiladas in red sauce. All the food was absolutely delicious! We honestly sat at the bar for almost four hours watching a World Cup game and the service was fantastic. We met one of the owners, who was so entertaining. We just really enjoyed our time here and cannot recommend the margs more!

My experience started out very positively, and I was excited to celebrate my birthday here. We made…read morea reservation for a party of 25, and the restaurant was more than happy to accommodate our group over the phone. Upon arrival, the atmosphere was beautiful and initially gave us high expectations. Unfortunately, the experience quickly declined. While our server was pleasant, service was extremely lacking. Several guests went nearly the entire evening without drinks or refills because our table was rarely checked on. For a large reservation, we expected much better attentiveness and service. The food was decent, but several members of our party felt it lacked flavor and did not meet our expectations. The most disappointing part of the evening came when it was time to pay. We were initially told the bill could be split four ways, which made us believe accommodating one guest who wanted to pay for his own meal & drinks would not be an issue. Instead, he was met with unnecessary resistance and rude treatment by the person handling payments, who told him to "figure it out" using Venmo, Zelle, or other payment apps. This left a very negative impression on our group and was handled in an unprofessional manner. To make matters worse, a family member had recently been personally offered a job by the owner. After our guest left a negative review regarding his experience, that job offer was rescinded because of the review. If this is truly how feedback is handled, it raises serious concerns about the professionalism of the business and its willingness to accept criticism. Overall, what should have been a special birthday celebration turned into a very disappointing experience. Between the poor service, lack of flexibility, and the way feedback appears to be handled, I cannot recommend this restaurant and would not choose to return

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Really great bar area! Good amount of top shelf stuff.

Shrimp fajitas

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Award-winning margarita

Zona Cantina + Cocina

Family-owned & operated

Sports on TV

Food always amazing, large portions, great drinks…read more One of our neighborhood hot spots. Huge 3 tacos plates with beans and rice. Drinks are good and fresh. Hibiscus margarita, surf and turf tacos. The birria tacos are excellent too.

I long ago set aside my question about kimchi being offered and bellied up to our table to enjoy…read morethe really lovely Mexican cuisine plated at this restaurant. She-who-must-be obeyed (SHMBO) started off with a truly delightful watermelon margarita and, so delightful was the first one, she later ordered another. The serving was to my thinking a wee bit small. I was happily surprised when SHMBO ordered pork belly tacos accompanied by refried beans and Mexican white rice. I was allowed a taste and concluded this was an order well made. Unlike most Mexican food outings I ordered a birria burrito instead of carnitas. Wow, this burrito was truly impressive and so plentiful that I took half home in my eat-later bag. So, this being our third seating at Zona Cantina + Cocina we were yet again impressed and will return another day. Get there if you're able.

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Tomahawk steak

Chicken and waffles! Another A+ at our table.

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Los Dos Molinos

We make a point to come here every time we're in Phoenix--it's that good. We live on the East Coast…read morenow, and there's honestly nothing like this back home. The heat level is bold (in the best way) and everything is so flavorful and fresh. I especially love the roast pork, but really, everything we've tried--from the cheese crisps to the combo plates--has been consistently delicious. If you go, definitely order "Christmas style" with both red and green salsa. The hospitality is always warm and welcoming, too. We used to live in AZ and came as often as we could, and now it's the one place we always make sure to visit whenever we're back in town. We always order extra tortillas to freeze and take home to savor until our next trip back, and we plan on ordering tamales to ship for the holidays! Can't wait until our next visit!

Came here expecting authentic New Mexican food and left completely disappointed. This place is NOT…read moreauthentic New Mexican cuisine. The flavors were off and nothing tasted like the real thing. To make matters worse, I specifically asked our waiter if a certain dish was spicy because we were dining with our child. He assured me it wasn't spicy at all. It absolutely was, and our child couldn't even eat it. Then my child's quesadilla came out without the sides that were supposed to come with it. We had to ask about it after everyone else was already eating. Between the misleading information, missing food, and lack of authentic New Mexican dishes, this was a very disappointing experience. Definitely won't be coming back.

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Green Chile cheesesteak

Mae-Khong Thai Tapas & Bar

I'm not sure how I haven't reviewed Mae-Khong Thai Tapas & Bar yet, we're practically regulars! The…read moreservice is always fantastic, with a warm and welcoming team that makes every visit special. The Mojitos and Tang Gua cocktails are incredible and perfectly complement the food. We've tried so many dishes, including the spicy Pad Thai, Yellow Curry, Spring Rolls, Gai Tod, Kanoom Jeeb, Shrimp Summer Rolls, Tom Kha, and Drunken Noodles, and I honestly haven't had a bad dish yet. Everything is consistently flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Mae-Khong has become a favorite, and I don't expect that to change anytime soon.

First Jimi hanged 10 on delicious dumplings. Then Jimi cowabunga'd some tasty pork skewers. Finally…read moresurfs up's all over some chicken thighs. All in all it was gnarly brah. 5 stars

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Darling M.

7 years ago

food here is so good, if you love steak, try crying tiger! best thai food ever. service is perfect! all server have been train well. i also own a restaurant, i read one review about the tip 20% service charge which is all of owner of the restaurant are trying protected their servers work and service, restaurant paying server according to law, but as a server they also work for tip, and because of tip system we all have better service, if server don't get tip and only get pay from the restaurant why would they give us good service!, let us be real, i believed the reason they did this because they have people that took advantage of their server before just like every other restaurant, I CAME WITH MY PARENTS 3 OF US AND THEY DID NOT CHARGE FOR ANY OF SERVICE CHARGE AND WE STILL GIVE 20% TIP ANYWAY, MAYBE THEY ONLY DO FOR THE CUSTOMERS THEY REMEMBERED THAT TOOK ADVANTAGE FROM THEIR SERVER BEFORE, THIS IS VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH RESTAURANT, AS 20 YEARS RESTAURANT OWNER IN CALIFORNIA, THIS IS WELL MANAGE RESTAURANT, GOT TO GIVE CREDIT TO ALL THE STAFF THERE AND THE MANAGEMENTS THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING!! also that dirty dinning thing i checked that was 2 years a go! that mean they fixed what ever need to fixed that is why there is no issue to put on another dirty dining show any more. health department for restaurant comes every 3 months you know!!!! if you don't expect to tip well in the good restaurant just go to fast food and get fat and unhealthy food or just cook at home. don't abuse someone else labor and hard work. anyway this the best thai restaurant in east mesa!!!! love the food and love their services. read more

Mason S.

139

1 year ago

I love finding small, family-run spots that deliver big on flavor, and 5R Cha does exactly that. This place feels like a hidden gem--warm, welcoming, and clearly run with love. The people here are super nice, and the atmosphere is relaxed but inviting, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal. Now, let's talk about the food. I went for the chicken Pad Thai, Thai hot because, you know, gotta test the spice game. And wow--they do NOT play around! It was seriously spicy, but in the best way. The kind of heat that makes you pause for a second, question your life choices, and then take another bite because it's just that good. The flavors were balanced, the noodles had great texture, and overall, it felt like real, authentic Thai food, not the watered-down version you sometimes get elsewhere. Definitely planning to come back and try more from the menu. If you love Thai food, support this small business--it's worth it! read more

Datcharat M.

106

9 years ago

I do not agreed with bad reviews here at all, I have great experienced here. Actually I tried them since the day they opened and actually far much better now lately since new management took over 4 years ago. It is not too expensive unless you order seafood or rib eye steak which expensive everywhere else anyway if you go for seafood, duck or steak. I have been to so many Thai restaurant this one is the best. Their Thai tea is not too sweet, curry, noodle, and entrees are excellent. Staff are good and knowledgeable, here and there you might get new server wait on your table but that just the same everywhere too and over all they doing nice job, got to get them credit not just to serve us right they need to learn Thai food because a lots of them are American just like us but they very knowledgeable and proper trained. We will be back. read more

Thomas D.

5 years ago

I have been to many Thai restaurants as I am a big fan of Thai cuisine. I went to this restaurant because it was recommended by my neighbor. Customer service was good but we were let down by their food. Even though we live near by, we will travel farther to get more tasty food. read more

Carol H.

14 years ago

Love this place. All the curry items are gluten and dairy free. Yey!!!!! So delicious and the decor is very nice. Tonight, a weeknight at 6:30 pm, my husband and I felt like the chef was cooking just for us - our own personal chef. The service is excellent, the food fresh. read more

Jennifer K.

10 years ago

The best Thai food in town! Service is always very friendly and if you download the mobile app you get a free app! My server told me about it last time and allowed me to use it on the very same visit! Very cool :) read more

Drew D.

6 years ago

I've ordered from here but never dined in. The food is always excellent, the staff are polite and prompt. I'll hold the fifth star until I've enjoyed a meal in house, but I'm pretty sure they deserve it. read more

Jazzy B.