Basil Thai was so delicious. It's a smaller restaurant in a commercial complex in la quinta but the owner accommodated a party of 35 for my 50th birthday dinner on a busy memorial day weekend. We ordered the ginger fish, cubed garlic steak, orange chicken, yellow panang chicken curry, spring rolls with tofu, fried rice, and spicy tofu eggplant. We were amazed how everything came out perfectly cooked and seasoned. All of our party really enjoyed the dinner and i was so elated. Orn, the owner helped with our menu planning and was so accommodating. She allowed my wife to set up bday banners and decorations beforehand pretty early while they were still open for customers. Their service was top notch and always made sure our drinks and food were timely. I met her in the back afterwards and can tell she cooked with pride and love. If you are ever in the la Quinta area and have a craving for authentic, savory and delicious food go there! read more

Ordered take out online and both of the shrimp dishes that we received has visible discoloration and waste inside, which was extra disappointing because of the price point of the dishes. The pad Thai with tofu and vegetables had decent taste as well as the papaya salad but the shrimp unfortunately was on my mind the entire time we were eating especially since all the shrimp was cut in half. They do have their takeout processes figured out with dividing the hot and cold dishes into different bags. read more

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SHORT ANSWER: Yes, just updating for 2026 but still low key, easy going Thai experience. Nothing fancy except great service and food. LOCATION: Nice shopping center location, very open with lots of parking. FACILITY: Very nice, not modern inside and has not changed since they opened but totally fine. MENU: Lunch menu is kind of limited but has all the goodness and noodle choices you'd expect. Not much savings for lunch special. FOOD PREP: Very well done for such a small kitchen. FOOD QUALITY: Really good for what it is, I would have liked a bit more spice or to at least to have been asked for spice level options. I'd say spice level was like a 1 at other Thai places. Rice noodle was great. WAITSTAFF: We arrived at open 11:30am, very nice and attentive getting us seated and order in, then they were packed. Only one person on the floor doing everything, he was amazing dealing with seating, orders, and payment. OVERALL VALUE: It is fair but not inexpensive, a good value for sure for our local place that is reliable and consistent. TIP: This is a small restaurant so be kind, when busy they can only go so fast getting your food delivered or the check, They do take out as well. read more

My go to for Thai food! Excellent flavors. Family owned, cozy and clean atmosphere, located in the Grocery Outlet shopping center in La Quinta. Thai Smile and My Thai are OK, but Thai Basil's food, imo, is much tastier and more generous with meat portions. When we've been there, they seem to also have a good amount of take out business. Tom, the owner is always friendly and welcoming. Don't hesitate! read more

Very cool place Nice atmosphere nice neat little place . The owners take pride in their business The staff are very polite and helpful with questions lovely people . The food is very fresh and flavorful they use very quality ingredients . We had a great experience there I definitely will go back every time I crave Thai food . 5 ***** all the way . See you soon . read more

The food was delicious, but the portions were smaller than at most Thai restaurants. The service was great, although it took a while for the food to come out. It's a cozy, family-owned restaurant with about four booth seats and two tables. read more

Food and service both awesome. We had the pad thai (requested spicy), panang curry with beef, orange chicken, and seafood basil. My favorite was the panang curry - great flavor and thickness. Pad thai was really good too. Noodles were good, the spice was on point. I'd definitely come back! read more

Wow! What a hidden gem. We had to order the money bags appetizer because people rave about them in all the reviews and they did not disappoint. We also got the chicken pad see ew and yellow curry. Everything was delicious. It was the perfect amount for three people. We ordered the mango sticky rice for dessert to go because they were about to close, although our kind server insisted we could stay for dessert. The restaurant is in the corner of an ordinary shopping center that has many other great places in it, like Soul of China next door and the Mexican restaurant on the other side. Lovely and clean, small and cozy. We can't wait to go back again soon! read more

We ordered the Seafood basis and the Pad Thai with Chicken. It was extremely flavorful and packed a heat that I truly enjoyed. The ambiance ok nothing spectacular but the food choices offered feature a cornucopia of authentic dishes. We will definitely be back. Experience it for yourself, you wont be disappointed. read more

One of the best Thai restaurants in all of California! The quality of the food is top-notch! Everything was bursting with flavor, fresh, and authentic. Found this place while on vacation in Palm Desert and have considered driving 2 1/2 hours back just to have their Penang, and Pad see ew! The restaurant is a little small, but the service was impeccable. Absolutely loved this place! read more

Excellent meals always provided, been coming here for years. Real authentic food, the curry is always a big hit among my friends. Great easy access location, nice ambiance. read more

If you love Thai food and are in the La Quinta area, this is a must try place!! The restaurant is part of a shopping plaza so it is fairly easy to find. The interior decor is straight to the point but the food and service are always solid! From fresh and delicious ingredients to awesome Thai teas. The egg rolls are an absolute must try!! I'll be back as always! :) read more

I had the opportunity to have dinner here with some family all of us from out of town. It's a small but mighty spot they even were decorated a bit for Christmas it was very cool to see, but not overwhelming. They were very kind and helpful with making sure we knew what we were ordering and how much since we had kids and were trying to ensure every one had enough to eat. The food was good I had pad see ew and they were very kind in ensuring the modifications I requested were followed. The price point was a little higher than I'm use to for the portion size, but I will say what was missing for me in terms of that was definitely made up in great customer service and the staff even offered to take our photo knowing we had all come from different parts of town to eat together. I definitely would choose to eat here again next time I'm in town. read more

We just had the pleasure of dining at Basil Thai. In La Quinta. If you haven't been there yet, you should really give it a try. They have the best authentic Thai and Vietnamese food out here. Our server, Sage and general manager, Oni were so welcoming and took such great care of us. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation at this delightful family restaurant. read more

Decent lunch special deals. The pad thai was pretty good although it came with rice which is weird for me with noodle. Bit of a carb overload. I've never had rice served with pad thai. I'd probably just get the regular order of pad thai or another item if I returned. It was tasty. The service was nice and it's a cute clean option for thai in La Quinta. The rest of menu looks good. read more

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Delicious delicious delicious. Very happy with the quality of the food. The first bite was overwhelmingly exceptional. The friendly staff also made the experience great. The orange chicken is a must try! Will definitely return. read more

Good experience. Friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious. A little on the pricey side. It's worth a try.

Ordered tom kha Kha soup. Literally on two small pieces of chicken one mushroom and broth. Waste of money, shouldn't even be allowed to do business smh read more

The menu shows promise, but if you're considering the Ginger Fish, think twice. The dish features Orange Roughy--an Australian white fish known for its delicate texture--but Basil Thai envelopes it in a thick, orange-flavored batter more reminiscent of an Orange Chicken glaze. The coating triples the perceived portion size, yet overwhelms the fish entirely. What should be a light, flaky fillet instead presents as a bland, gelatinous protein relying solely on sugar and starch for character. On the brighter side, the Pad See Ew was excellent--balanced wok heat, solid seasoning, and well-executed noodles. However, the beef option was notably under-portioned, perhaps three ounces at best. For context, that's well under a basic quarter-pound burger, yet priced north of twenty dollars. In short, Basil Thai demonstrates commendable flavor profiles and generous chicken portions, but consistency remains an issue. Skip the Ginger Fish, temper expectations for beef dishes, and you'll likely enjoy the rest of the menu. read more

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We have gotten take out several times from Basil Thai. We always order the Pad Thai with chicken. Recently we tried their Orange Chicken. Oh My soooo good a new favorite. read more

The location is smacked up in the middle of old town, La Quinta. The food was delicious. Service was kind of slow because it was a busy night and there was too little help. Restaurant is small, so the night we were there there was a table of four golfers who thought they were still on the golf course because they talked very loud and they made the restaurant very very noisy and very difficult to have a conversation. read more

BEST spring rolls in the valley. All our fishes had great flavor and the service was superb. We will be going here once a week at least!

Fantastic Thai food in La Quinta. I've loved their sister restaurant on the other side of the desert and was excited when this place opened seeing they are partners. I knew I could expect delicious food and friendly service. Please note they are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Lucky for me I came Saturday for lunch and the spot wasn't busy at all. I think it's the shopping center as the restaurant is tucked away slightly so you'd only know of it if you are a local. Plus it's a good drive away from the freeway but if you are vacationing in downtown La Quinta or a local this spot is as good as any of the bigger Thai restaurants throughout the desert. The inside was small but still felt spacious. The decor was more modern but still very comfortable and welcoming. I liked that they had a small bar so you can get cocktails here. Very clean and cute inside. Service was exceptional. Since they weren't busy they had the owner working the front. He was very nice and efficient getting everyone drinks, food, and the check coming out quickly. He was very nice and made me feel welcomed throughout my meal. He could also sense I was in a little rush so I appreciated the pace. They have a good sized menu and lunch specials which is a great deal. It's primarily Thai inspired dishes but with little tweaks to some mains like having orange chicken and fried rice that tasted more traditional Chinese. Great menu overall. The food was five stars all day long. Delicious and there wasn't a bite I didn't like. I also did upgrade my lunch combo to include a soup and fried rice which was well worth it. The Tom kha is a classic, not the best I've had but good. However the pad see ew and panang curry were so tasty! Done right and the flavors were good. Also portion size is very generous! I know some people were saying this spot is a little pricy but once I saw the portions I felt like everything was reasonable. Surprisingly what was my favorite bite here was just their simple fried rice! Can you believe that? It was so buttery yet light with a good amount of egg and sesame oil flavoring I was loving that side, my only regret was not knowing how good the rice would be or else I would have ordered a whole large side of fried rice. I'll be coming back for some fried rice and curry in the future, a good local spot. read more

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Food and food portions were good, quality and service was great! Must try if you're in La Quinta.

The food was really good! I loved my chicken and vegetables and the soup was delicious. I highly recommend this place.

First time getting take out from here. Very pleasantly surprised. The food is excellent! We ordered Pad Thai, Broccoli with tofu and Tofu soup. All delicious. read more

Clean, intimate, attentive with yummy food. We were in the mood for something local and supporting small businesses. We were between Mexican or Thai and so glad we decided on this little place. Will definitely be back in my next visit. Food was delicious. Our hostess and waitress sweet and attentive. read more

The food was amazing! Delicious! Service was great too! Definitely going back here! Reasonably priced as well. Yummy ! read more

Very fancy. Low lighting. Good for groups of 4. Portions were a little smaller than I would've liked. Their menu had a lot of Vietnamese dishes too. read more

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First time here and definitely will be back food was delicious cute and cozy place spicy chicken noodle delicious!! And spicy pork fried rice delicious!! read more

Always wonderful food, although last time we were there they didn't have enough help and the meal took a very long time to get to the table. Otherwise, we think it's the best Thai in town. read more

Basil Thai is my family's favorite Thai food restaurant. The Pad Thai is mouthwatering, the soup is addictive, and the mango with sticky rice is perfect to end the meal with or save for breakfast. The staff is always kind and even checks on you if you are waiting for a to go order. The restaurant is small but big on charm. We eat here often and have never been disappointed. read more

Wonderful place to have lunch. We saw the reviews on Yelp and they were spot on. Food was prepared extremely well. We ordered the chicken yellow curry & Asian eggplant with tofu for our 2 dishes. Started with Tom Ta Kai soup. All items were prepared fresh and tasted fantastic. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We discovered this restaurant when they had a location in Redlands, they also had a location in Palm Springs and unfortunately those had to close down and they have this restaurant in La Quinta. It's our favorite Thai food restaurant. The service is great, the people who own it are so nice, the location is clean and you can order food to go or dine in. The food is consistent and always great. We were able to visit Thai past weekend and it was delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This was a great find!! I ordered the pad Thai with veggies and tofu! Medium spicy! Perfect! I also ordered the yellow curry with vegetables.. delicious! I placed order on line and it was ready at stated pick up time... so great service... I didn't eat in the restaurant so I didn't pay much attention to mood ambiance etc But if you like Thai food give them a try! read more

Basil Thai - Pad Thai yellow curry both with veggies and tofu - Thai Near Me - La Quinta, California

Food is fantastic, service is even better. Cool and calming music, Singha lager can't beat it. Vietnamese Vermicelli noodles are off the walls fresh. Great restaurant read more

Basil Thai - Thai Near Me - La Quinta, California

Nice and intimate eatery . The owner is super nice and helpful . We ordered carry out at the last minute and the owner accommodated our request. The tom yum soup is a must order read more

Went for the first time last night, because are literally next door. Very clean, cute place. Good food. Wouldn't order the duck dish again tho. Waaaay to salty! That's why I put 4 stars. Will come again and try different dishes. read more

Best Thai food in the desert! We ordered Tom Ka Kai soup that's sort of my litmus test. It was excellent. We also ordered Pad Thai and yellow curry. Also excellent. The service was great and the servers very friendly. It's not a fancy place but clean and comfortable. read more

Great fiood and great service. Excellent service. The fresh spring rolls with spring rolls. read more