Just like I remember it 10 yrs ago. Penny and Paul are still here, and delightful. Wonderful menu, snappy table service and cool intimate digs. A downtown staple and not to be missed. I won't wait another decade to return. read more

I was very disappointed with my experience at Thai Spice. I have never been charged separately for a Tom Yum soup base before. The Tom Yum soup was listed at $19.95, then shrimp was an additional $8.00, and mussels were another $10.95. In the end, a single bowl of soup that could only reasonably serve two people cost nearly $40. For a family of four ( 2 adults and 2 lil kinds) that pricing felt excessive and very frustrating. Another issue was the automatic gratuity. In most restaurants, gratuity is typically added only for larger parties, often five or more guests. At Thai Spice, gratuity was included regardless of party size. Whether you dine alone or with two, three, or four people, the gratuity is automatically added to the bill. Overall, I believe the owner should reconsider the pricing structure and gratuity policy. Charging separately for the soup base and toppings in this way does not feel fair to customers, and the automatic gratuity for all party sizes is disappointing. That's why I don't see anyone in the restaurant for weekend night because they are rip-off. read more

Delicious food. Don't be in a hurry. It is well worth the wait no matter what you order. I've been several times and while green curry is my favorite, everything is outstanding. read more

If you're looking for authentic Thai food in downtown Corpus Christi, this spot is absolutely worth checking out. The staff and owners were incredibly welcoming--super friendly, attentive, and genuinely pleasant. The food was great and very spicy, so if you're sensitive to heat, make sure to let them know. I didn't mention a spice level, and my Pad Thai came out pretty fiery--but still delicious and full of flavor. Portions are generous, and while the prices run a little higher, you definitely get your money's worth. Overall, a solid choice for Thai food in Corpus Christi. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

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I ordered delivery online, getting the green curry and spicy edamame. The edamame was good, not very spicy. It had onion, basil and carrots. When I ordered the chicken green curry it said spice level 3, it didn't give an option that I saw. I added tofu, it was plentiful with Thai eggplant and other items. It was so spicy I could barely eat it!! It's so hot! It came with rice, a couple watermelon slices and a couple small spring rolls (no sauce). The food is quality, but that curry is a lot hotter than I expected! read more

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Upon entry the Chef greeted us. Uncertain on what to order, the menu was explained to us. The food was amazing, our waiter was on top of things. One of our water glass fell and broke accidentally. Waiter was so nice on helping us clean it and never made us felt bad. Here for SKILL USA. Feels good to show our kids new and amazing restaurants. Will definitely go back. Peaceful place to sit and eat. read more

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I really never review bad I just don't go back but seriously this is not Thai. I could smell the old canola oil from the kitchen, not even peanut oil my Pad Thai in a taco shell....was oily, no flavor, no fish sauce, peanuts, bean sprouts, the noodles were a grey brown hard to tell exactly because the lighting was so dark. They put vegetables in my Pad Thai and the tofu was old and dry ingredients were old and missing overall disgusting no condiments offered nor on the table for you to make this edible. The napkins were waxy and smelled like they came from a musty moldy warehouse totally useless and didn't want the smell on my clothes. This was during the last freeze and I drove a super long way for work and was starving so yes I did eat what I could but honestly I was scared I was going to get sick. This place needs a restaurant rescue ASAP! read more

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BEST THAI PLACE IN CORPUS, not only the food, and the way it's presented so beautifully and artistically on the plate, but the people here really care about their customers. I feel like I'm at my grandparents house eating a family dinner- that's the level of hospitality you get from a place like Thai Spice, and they don't add so many extra fillers and fake things they only use high quality ingredients and their chili paste is home made and high quality, which is RARE. what I love is how they add fruit on the side of plates and make it easy to feel comfortable ordering anything because it's not too sweet or too salty it's perfect. Thank you for everything you do and for being a light here in this city. read more

Thai Spice - Best Pad Thai in Corpus Christi, TX - Thai Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

This is a gem. Craving for Thai food with my 2 kids. Food is great and authentic. We will be back.

This place is awesome! People! Come here and get great Thai food! This place is yummy! Are here 2 nights in a row! You will not be disappointed! And health and happiness! Cheers! read more

The ambiance is great, good service and fascinating food! I had Pad Thai with alligator! definitely different! YUM!

Loved and appreciated the welcoming service from the owners. The restaurant is very beautiful, and the relaxing music in the background really set the mood. I'm a lover of Thai cuisine, and it usually doesn't disappoint. There were definitely some highs and lows during our first experience at Thai Spice. My experience with the Pad Thai was mixed. I enjoyed the noodles, but the protein--particularly the beef--was too chewy and difficult to eat. My first bite left much to be desired, but the noodles did improve toward the bottom of the bowl. Oddly enough, my favorite part of the dish was the fresh pineapple and the tea, which really brightened the meal. My husband ordered the basil fried rice with chicken and lamb, and his dish had waaayyy more flavor than mine. It also had quite a strong kick at just a 2 spice level. He did mention that it was more hot than flavorful, but overall, it still tasted better than my Pad Thai. We would rate the food 3 stars overall, but we're giving 4 stars because the service was outstanding. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet our expectations. Best wishes to the owners as they continue their business. read more

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i stopped in for a late afternoon lunch. I saw my favorite soup on the menu and ordered a bowl of Ton Kha. I Just found the best hands down. OMG... It was hearty and delicious. I was served piping hot in cast iron bowl... it was still bubbling when got it. The cast iron bowl was carried cutting board size of thick wood. Tony Kha... you really need to try this. read more

Thai Spice - Ton Kha soup - Thai Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

This is little gem. food is great. Service is great. presentation makes it worth it. I got Panang shrimp and my parents have the fried rice with soft shell. read more

Very delicious Thai food with nice presentation! Curry is very flavorful vs harsh. I will definitely come back!

Food was very good, but be aware that Thai Spice in Corpus Christi added a tip automatically to the bill without informing us. Check your receipt before paying so you don't double-tip. read more

3 Stars - Wanted to Love It, But Fell Short I really wanted to rate Thai Spice higher because the owners are genuinely kind and the service was warm and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the experience. I ordered the Pad See Ew, which was just okay--the highlight honestly ended up being the fried tortilla it was oddly served in (something I've never seen with this dish before). We also ran into a policy issue when my boyfriend asked to make a small substitution and was told it wasn't allowed unless he had a food allergy. That kind of rigid policy doesn't make for a great customer experience. Lastly, for a restaurant that presents itself as higher-end and prices accordingly, I was surprised to find the bathrooms in such poor condition--old and not very clean. There's definitely potential here, but the food and overall polish need to catch up to the service and pricing. read more

The owners were so sweet. Stopped in 5 minutes before close to grab some to-go items. They were more than happy to accommodate me. The crispy rolls, wontons, and wings were so good! Mr Paul entertained me while I waited. I look forward to dining here again and trying more of the menu! read more

We ordered takeout, and when I went to pick it up,The chef greeted me warmly and discussed the spice level of the dish. She even brought extra spicy sauce after I mentioned my husband's love for it spicy. Customer service today often feels lacking and underestimated. I was having a rough day, but their friendly smile and small talk made it much better. When we returned to our hotel, the food was still warm and delicious! I love Asian cuisine and its comforting qualities. Thank you! We will definitely return again and again. read more

We showed up 30min before they closed and still took us in! The place before closed early even though it was 45min till close. The service was slow but that's because there were only four staff members total. As soon as we walked in, we felt at ease and the ambiance was calm and welcoming. The food was spicy even at level 1 but it was soooo good I powered through it. We had a coconut ice cream for dessert and it tasted like home and like I was eating a real coconut ! ^.^ All of the staff members were super nice and sweet, they didn't rush out even though we there past closing. 10/10 would go again. read more

Sometimes, I crave Thai food. Fortunately for me, Thai Spice is the best there is in Corpus Christi. I have been going there for many, many years. The chef has exceptional taste and is truly gifted. I just had one of my favorite dishes-Thai Spice duck, which exceeded all of my expectations. In addition, the service and hospitality have always been excellent. I highly recommend a visit to Thai Spice. read more

Hard to believe, I have lived in Corpus for many years but never tried this restaurant. I visited last night, it's a small intimate restaurant. We were greeted very warmly. The menu is extensive. Our server, who may be the owner was super friendly and helpful with the menu. We went basic with the fried rice, no joke, probably the best I have eaten at a Thai restaurant, and it is served in some kind of fried looking tortilla. I will DEFINITELY be visiting this restaurant again. read more

Thai Spice - Basil fried rice. - Thai Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

My wife and I shared surf and turf iron pot for $29.95. That's $15 per person which I'm ok with. But when I received the bill, I was charged an additional $4 for (shared entree). This was an insult since I ordered us a crispy rolls appetizer for $9.95 and a Mexican coke for $4.95. I shared the appetizer and coke with my wife... I'm glad he didn't charge $8 more dollars for sharing them. To add salt to the wound, I tipped very well and didn't see this under hand charge until after signing. I will never return! read more

Quiet, with a nicely classy feel and a friendly greeting from the owner, Thai Spice was a pleasant experience for a lunch or dinner dine. My first visit I got Tom Yum veggie, and second the pad see ew tofu. While I wish they used more traditional ingredients (was really hurting for the lemongrass and galangal in the Tom Yum, and was perplexed by the edamame and jicama in the drunken noodles), the overall combination was still tasty for both instances. Quite pricey, but I guess that's the problem for getting Asian goods in Corpus Christi. The presentation was well executed, and I appreciated the side of fruit that seemed to come with all the formal dishes. FYI, it seems several of the dishes on the last page of the menu come in a deep-fried bowl with the rice at the bottom in relevant dishes - might be worth asking about in the event you also found this a little extraneous. read more

highly impressed!! I loved the presentation of everything so aesthetically pleasing and I loved the addition of the fruits for the main dishes. Everything was so flavorful as well. The owner(?) was SO kind and sweet. He was constantly checking in on us and making small talk with us. You can clearly tell how much he loves working here :') 11/10 service & food read more

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I would highly recommend this place. The shrimp pad Thai was the best I ever had. So delicious that I savored every bite. The coconut ice cream. Try this place the owner is really nice Service very friendly and fast read more

Thai Spice - Shrimp Pad Thai and coconut ice cream - Thai Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Thai Spice is an excellent restaurant with great service! I was in town for work and this place came highly recommended by two of my coworkers. Owned by a local couple, I got to meet both of them who pleasantly greeted me when I came in. Food was great and I will definitely come back, the next time I'm in town!! read more

Thai Spice - Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Shrimp - Thai Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I really wanted to eat here. I ordered online for pickup. Order was confirmed through email and through website I ordered on, orderthaispicecorpuschristi.com Went to go pick up and woman at front said they don't do online orders and that she didn't even have a computer even though she was standing right in front of a computer. I showed her my phone with the confirmed order and she told me sorry and directed us to the menu to order at that point and that she would get it made right away. Looked at menu but prices were literally 3x more than what was posted online. Felt like a scam. Take the online ordering down!!!! read more

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Here goes my review without the f word since it is not allowed here. Rude people, they think they are above everyone, they will make you pay $4 if you share your food which you paid with mandatory 20% tip. This is the first place i hVe ever been to where they make you pay to share your food. We got in, barely two tables full and they asked if we called for reservation, they werent happy when we said no. We sat down and wanted to ask what we can order for vegetarians and she said "i have clearly written down in the menu" as if we cant ask questions. It is like a bad teacher in the class who scold you for asking a question without reading a ***** book. I asked we are okay with dairy and she said rudely "we dont have dairy .. period". Did i mention they make you pay to share your food. Also whether or not the food or service is good they will make you pay 20% tip on the top of $30 dish which you cannot share with your fellow friend or relative. Did i mention they make you pay $4 to share your overprice food, I am not going there again, we walked out. I am still not over it that They charge money to share your overprice food that you already paid. read more

Service was great! The crab Rangoon's were the best I have ever had. They were hand made, So fresh and delicious. They were full and Well balanced with good amount of crab. Even the orange dipping sauce was homemade, remarkable appetizer. Do yourself a favor and try the tea as well. read more

Adorable little family owned restaurant! The owners are very friendly and the service was great! The food was both beautiful and delicious! We enjoyed some hot jasmine tea and plum wine. I highly recommend the crab and shrimp fried rice! It comes with a whole deep fried soft shell crab on top! Very crispy and tasty! Definitely one of the best places I've ever been to in the area! read more

Thai Spice - Crab and shrimp fried rice! - Thai Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I love Thai Spice, the wait staff was attentive and friendly, and essentially they can make everything vegan for you upon request. I had Pad Woonsen, with extra tofu and extra spicy, and Roti Canai. Everything was authentic and wonderful. I wanted to try new places during my short stay in Corpus, or I would come here every day. read more

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Great food and 5 star service !!! Downtown Corpus Christi Texas, great Ambiance in such a beautiful place read more

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The food is delicious. The veggies and meat are very fresh and high quality. I had the spicy Thai basil fried rice with chicken and my significant other had the red curry with chicken. Both were amazing. The meal came with a soup that was also yummy. The service was excellent and the restaurant is very nice inside. I highly recommend. They do charge a rather high "credit card transaction fee", which is a turn off for me. So next time we will pay with cash. read more

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YUM YUM YUM! My husband and I visited on a weekday during the week and were promptly seated and served. I got the Pad See Ew and it was delicious. All of the noodle dishes are served in a fried batter bowl, and come with watermelon. Interesting, but delicious! Highly recommend read more

Thai Spice - Curry Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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I have tried alot of Thai places, I even tried some in Paris. So far this is the worst I have ever been. The only one star they got is for their papaya salad and the restaurant set up. The rest of the food was plain, no taste, no flavor of true Thai food, even the padthai does not have the taste of padthai sauce. We had 4 people. When we came to the register to pay, the lady (I guest it was one of the owners) showed us the bill on the screen which has SUGGESTED TIP which means it is up to us to tip with that amount or not. Since the food was not that good, we were giving her less than what they suggested. BUT she told us to tip that much, it was like we had no choice to pay up so we did pay what they asked for the tip. Never come back again. I SUGGEST yall to think twice before coming here if you are looking for true Thai food. Not sorry but all the fancy looking set up with the restaurant and the food is for nothing. read more

Awesome place, food and service is amazing. Highly recommended. Was told by our waitress that they serve more during lunch since my wife and I were the only two people there on a Friday evening. For the quality of food and service, this place should be wait list for dinner. read more

Amazing thai food! I am visiting Corpus Christi for the weekend and was craving thai food so I decided to check this place out--the food here far exceeded my expectations! Great service from the moment we stepped inside. The food was bursting with flavor with every bite. Highly recommend! read more

Love Thai Spice. Everything I've gotten so far has been delish and preparred to the hilt. Blossom Garnish, pineapple on the side, they even have coconut ice cream. Never disappoints and in the summer they have hibiscus tea. Whether you choose to get authentic red curry or Lamb chops you can't go wrong. The owners are sweet people and always a joy to talk to. I've read the other negative reviews here and I can't say that i've had any bad experiences to the extent that would warrant that sort of criticism. Some patrons like to vent to feel powerful instead of communicating. It's still one of my CC favorites and it's a classy place to eat. read more

The food was good. I got the chicken pot stickers. We came in around 10:30pm on a Friday night so it was quiet but still a good environment. The people running the restaurant are so nice and humble. They really recommend the duck! read more