The food was so flavorful and the curry was awesome!!! I also had the grilled garlic wings!!! Yummmmm read more

Cafe Equator - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Stopped here after shipping some items at nearby FedEx. I was looking for some Thai food and found this spot. I ordered the Pad Thai since I had a 2 and a half hour drive ahead of me. I decided to eat while there. Not long after getting there a nice lady took my order. I asked the lady about how long it would be and she said 10 to 15 minutes. So I asked her if it was okay if I stepped out and went to Breaux Mart. Which is a grocery store next door to their restaurant and she said that would be fine. So I stepped out and went there picked up a couple of blueberry and cream cheese muffins which by the way was delicious. By the time I return she said my meal would be right out and it was. I ended up taking it to go and eating in my car while I waited on a phone call. But that time was actually pretty good better than I expected. Had a nice flavor and it wasn't salty thank God. At first I thought it was a little light on the amount of food that was given. But it was packed in there pretty good and it was a decent amount in actuality. Overall food the food was pretty good and the service was okay. Not the most personable but definitely not mean. read more

Great lunch spot! They have delicious food. Don't miss the coconut soup. Love the cashew chicken and pad Thai lunch specials. Fast service. Parking is a little tight. Popular place. read more

Great food, no frills environment. The catfish curry was on point. Well-crisped catfish, tender on the inside. Flavorful curry. I will say I didn't particularly care for their rice though, slightly dry for my tastes. An additional note, I can handle a fair amount of spice. It was spicy enough but I like something that knocks my socks off, so I had to add some chili oil on the side. With that being said, I asked for it to be spicy, and the server (who was friendly and nice) said that it was already made spicy. So just a heads up, if you want some extra kick to make sure to specify that you want it to be more spicy (as it says on the menu to do). Limited parking lot, but some street parking on the side street. Also, heard that they have a great lunch special deal! read more

Went here on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I ordered a Thai tea, which I love and this one didn't disappoint, and the pad kee mow (drunken noodles). The pad kee mow had a few more veggies in it than what it stated on the menu but I was very okay with that. The veggies were fresh and crisp. I hate when they are too soft so I love that they had a little bite to them. I've taken it upon myself to become an expert in drunken noodles. I am attempting to visit every Thai restaurant in the Greater New Orleans area. These were solid. In my rankings, they hold third place right now behind Thai Ocha and La Thai. The service was good here and it was very quiet. The place was cleanly as well. I definitely would like to go back and explore more of the menu. Sidenote: I LOVE their bowls and wished I could smuggle a couple away in my purse hehe. read more

Cafe Equator - Pad Kee Mow - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Another winner picked by Yelp. I was in the area and wanted Thai for lunch. The Yelp reviews looked great, so my choice was made. Cafe Equator is conveniently located directly behind Lagers in what I think was originally a bank. There is very little parking in front, but there are additional spots in the rear. The lack of easy parking may be the only reason it doesn't get five stars. I ordered the shrimp red curry and asked for it to be prepared Thai spicy. The server recommended that I order the authentic Thai red curry since it was far more spicy than the luncheon special. It was also double the price, but wow, it was amazing. The curry was spicy, yet had an incredible flavor. Service was wonderful, and the lunch specials are very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant. Just come prepared to search for parking. read more

Cafe Equator - Authentic Shrimp Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Fabulous food. Clean and healthy dellicious food. Great service and atmosphere. Also good delivery from Uber Eats.

I love this place!!!! The coconut soup is phenomenal. I could eat a gallon of just that. The coconut taste is mild and not overpowering. The soup is so light and creamy. The chicken was thin and easy to eat in the soup. The décor is very nice. The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting. The wait staff are all so friendly and attentive. This place is a must! read more

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I order through Uber Eats and it came pretty quickly. The Shrimp Pad Thai was tasty even though the noodles were all stuck together. it was a good portion and enough shrimp and veggies in it. I ordered a side of brown rice and steamed veggies to eat later. read more

Cafe Equator - Shrimp Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Food is usually good here but today it was pretty off made me and my friends stomach hurt read more

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The food was delicious. My favorite food was stuff chicken wings. The dipping sauce was good. Overall, I really enjoyed my food. Will definitely be back again? Will try other food? read more

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Just did carry out and it was delicious! Have eaten in many times before. I highly recommend read more

Such a great place to get some great Thai food And offers a great selection to choose from I am very pleased with the food and definitely recommend read more

Something in the jungle is my jam Service could be better, but I understand it's a give and take. read more

Best Thai place in the area. Drunken noodle has amazing flavor. Cant find it anywhere else. read more

Cafe Equator - Drunken noodle - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Two visits and two excellent meals! Our first visit was about a month ago. I got the Authentic Red Curry and my wife got Pad See Ew. Like the menu states the Authentic Red Curry is more soup like than what most people are accustom to, but the flavor is so intense. Not just hot but flavorful. This time she still opted for her favorite Pad See Ew which was perfect as always. I, however, decided to go with the Lava Beef. What a wonderful surprise! Not intensely hot as the name would imply, but like the red curry from before deeply spiced and intense in flavor. It's unfortunate work is moving us from the area as Cafe Equator would definitely be a mainstay for us. read more

What a wonderful surprise! Cozy, pretty interior. We got the chicken eggplant, at our wonderful server's suggestion. Soooooo much flavor and texture. Will definitely be back. Hidden jewel of a restaurant. read more

Cafe Equator - Chicken eggplant - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

I have been here before this is probably my 3rd time , it was pretty good the drunken noodle wasn't as spicy as I thought , the pad Thai wasn't too sweet the dumplings were so good! I wanted more and my husband loved his curry , so much that he ordered more to take to work for dinner that night ! Definitely will be back I wanna go back and try the Tom yum soup read more

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In my opinion, this is some of the best Thai food in the city. Seriously. I have been here on several occasions. There is a small parking lot in front and a few spaces in the back. DO NOT PARK in the Breaux Mart next door! The least they will do if they catch you is yell at you, the most, they will have your car towed! Seriously! There is some street parking, or park in the lot of the mall across the street and walk over. Walk in, and you are greeted by a member of the wait staff. Most of the light inside comes from the natural light through the windows. The Thai iced tea is wonderful, although they have an extensive beverage list, I have only had that and water from here. The Thai Basil Chicken, the Eggplant Basil with chicken, and the pad tai are all wonderful. When in season, the mango with sweet sticky rice is wonderful as a dessert. The women's restroom is neat and clean. Come and enjoy a reasonably priced meal with good service. read more

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The 2 stars I'm giving are solely due to the fact that the food at cafe equator is always amazing. From the second I walked in I wasn't greeted. I waited for a while and when the girl finally showed she said "how many?" And didn't greet us or apologize for the wait. Fine. Next we sit on a table that's got a puddle of water in the middle and a piece of hair. The table is so sticky. The waiter placed the menus on top of the puddle of water as if I wouldn't see it later. I asked her to wipe the table to which she responded "it's sticky because of the gloss so I can't wipe it". So I asked for napkins and wiped it myself. When the table next to me got up, I watched her crumb the table instead of wiping it. You would think during Covid at least, they would wipe the tables. She put the soups down and so I asked her which soup is the not spicy one and she said "I'm about to tell you". Clearly she was about to walk away without telling me which is why I asked. The attitude was unnecessary and I'm assuming shes just a lazy employee. She brought my mom her soup, it was splashed all around the plate and looking messy as you will see in the picture below. I am seriously fed up with the service. It wasn't busy when I came. The employee whose name was Terry was just choosing to be rude for no apparent reason. I come out to eat for a good time and good food but Terry put a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Cafe Equator - Tom yum soup - very messy - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

I ordered the Authentic Thai Green Curry and it was bomb!! I've eaten a lot of curry and this one of the best. Packed with flavor and the bowl it came in was a cute touch. read more

Cafe Equator - Authentic Thai Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Met my dear friend Paige there last night for dinner, possibly her last supper, before she gives birth to baby Camryn. It was so good to see JANE our server Forrer when uchi sushi was Little Toyoki on Causeway. It was really great to see her. I would definitely ask to sit her in her section. I had the wonton soup that was awesome and the Authentic Red Curry with Chicken was was delicious. It was clean and friend. read more

Cafe Equator - Wonton Soup - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Delicious Thai food! Cafe Equator's dishes are always filled with fresh ingredients and full flavors. It's a great place to come for lunch. They have a good and reasonably priced lunch menu. My go-to for lunch or dinner is the red curry. Particularly the authentic red curry. It's spicier than the regular red curry but it's so good!!! Cafe Equator is a great place to get your Thai fix. read more

Cafe Equator - Authentic Red Curry with Chicken! Amazing! - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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When ordering food ahead and given a specified time that the food would be ready. You'd expect it to be ready. I ordered and was told 20 minutes. I showed up after 20. Waited an additional 30 minutes and was told there was an additional 10 minutes. If I was given the right time it wouldn't be an issue, but that alone would make me not come back nor recommend this place. read more

Great place for lunch. I always like a good pad thai, and they make it as good as it gets- for a good price too. Had the Thai iced coffee too and it was pretty good read more

Cafe Equator - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

EXCELLENT vegetarian selection! I really appreciated that they specify there is no fish sauce and such added since our group is a bit particular. Great waitress who was very efficient and brought us things like napkins, sharing plates, etc. without having to be asked. All of the food was delicious but our group especially enjoyed the drunken noodles and panang curry. Heads up though, if you want to substitute brown rice for the white rice that normally comes with a dish it is an extra $2, which I thought was unusual. Fantastic drink selection as well as beautiful decor. Would love to come here again! read more

Cafe Equator - Beautiful teapot decor - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

I went here with a few friends. I got the tofu pad Thai which is vegan. I really liked it but generally pad Thais are hard to mess up. It's my go to since it's easy to veganize and is my go to at new Thai restaurants. My friends all liked my dish better than their own and they aren't vegan so that's definitely a win read more

Cafe Equator - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Food was great. I got the green curry, my husband the ultimate fried rice. Mine was a bit spicy but not too much, my husband would have preferred his more spicy, but the chef can alter most dishes to your preference. A great quiet place to get a meal after shopping at the mall. read more

Great spot, lots of parking, amazing food. The interior is calming like a spa and the pad thai, all the curries, and the soups are amazing. I've never had a problem with a menu item I've ordered over years of going here. Service is always kind and pretty fast too. read more

I adore this place! There's a lovely warm light throughout the restaurant and a cute little aquarium at the front. My family and I come here weekly, and we've loved everything we've tried. The thai tea is always a hit too, and any of their desserts are so good! The place is extremely busy though, and the parking lot is almost always full, so try and secure a good spot by going a bit earlier! I've talked to the owners of the place, and they're extremely nice, and while it can take a while to get service if you're dining in, especially during rush hour, but the servers are very sweet as well. They also provide take out, so that's also an option we sometimes do when we're not feeling sitting down and eating. Strongly recommend this place, especially if you're looking for good Asian cuisine in Metairie. (Because goodness knows we don't have many, nonetheless ones that are authentic and taste good) read more

Went for dinner and ordered Pad Woon Zen with shrimp and chicken and Andaman Hunter. The Pad Woon Zen had a good level of heat to it, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend ordering the Andaman Hunter, which had lightly fried fish on top of the seafood medley dish. It had a beautiful flavor, and it was not too spicy. The calamari, shrimp, and scallops were cooked marvelously, and I couldn't stop eating this phenomenal dish! I have not had a bad bite here, so go to Café Equator!!!! read more

This place has its moments! It's usually a hot but sometimes a miss. I always order the Chicken and shrimp pad Thai. At night I always have a better experience so maybe I'll just stick to evening meals here. The staff is friendly and the food is great! Def a good place to check out when you're in the mood for Thai food read more

Excellent food, good service whether eat in or take out. Food is always hot and delicious. I'm a loyal customer to this place.

Our new favorite Thai place. Service was great and food deliciously prepared and tasty.

Such a good restaurant especially for lunch time. Got the lunch special of Pad Woon Zen for $10, and it also came with edamame, a veggie roll, and crunchies. For dessert I had to get the mango sticky rice, which was $6. The combination of mango, coconut milk, and sticky rice sounds weird, but it's absolutely delicious. And the mangoes they use there are elite. This is my new go-to lunch spot! read more

Cafe Equator - Pad Woon Zen - Thai Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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One of my favorite spots to get Thai food. Everything is good here, I have yet to have a disappointing dish. Service is a little slow, but I guess that's because I came in during lunch. I definitely recommend this place if you are in the area! read more

I've been coming here for years and the consistency remains the same! The food is always hot and fresh. The customer service is phenomenal. The dinning area is always clean. It's one of my favorite spots for lunch as their prices are unbeatable for the amount of food you get and their is a great variety of options. I personally get the black pepper and garlic pork. It comes with rice and lettuce (I get the lettuce removed). I also ask for a side of Thai chili oil for some added heat The equator gold rolls are a must try! Their these perfectly golden crisy rolls that you dip in a delicious plum sauce .. next level! read more

Pretty terrible Thai food. I'm normally a huge fan of panang curry, and their version is like a peanut slop. Nearly inedible. Recommend Long Chim NOLA on Magazine instead. read more

This is my favorite Thai in the New Orleans area. It's hard for me to stray from the green curry and basil chicken. I also order too many appetizers bc there all so good. read more

We've passed Cafe Equator a million times and always said that we should try it. Last night we did, and it was excellent. We started with the Shrimp Golden Rolls with plum sauce, and the Summer Rolls with garlic and peanut sauces, then selected the Panang Curry and spicy Andaman Curry as our entrees. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful, and the dishes were absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. We will be back! read more