Thai Basil, nestled in Capitola, CA, is a delightful gem celebrated for its authentic Thai cuisine and exceptional service. Customers rave about the restaurant’s accommodating vegan options, notably the Rad Na gravy noodles made with mock meat, praised for both texture and flavor. The perfectly portioned fried spring rolls have also impressed patrons, garnering acclaim for their taste and crunch.
Returning diners like Anaiye Manuel express unwavering loyalty, highlighting the restaurant's inviting atmosphere that feels like a hidden secret. New visitors, including those from San Francisco, echo sentiments of satisfaction, with reviews noting standout dishes such as the chicken pad Thai and Hawaiian fried rice, complemented by savory spring rolls and veggie soup.
With dishes like the spicy Curry Noodle and the beloved Pad Se-ew, Thai Basil continues to enchant its guests. The warm hospitality from the staff enhances the dining experience, making every visit feel special. From rich flavors to friendly service, Thai Basil is not just a meal; it’s an experience that keeps diners returning for more. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Thailand on the coast.
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Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
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Reviews For Thai Basil
Tears Photo
Jun 21,2025
Super accommodating when it came to Vegan options. Got Rad Na gravy noodles made vegan with the mock meat. The texture of the mock meat was super good, one of the best I have had and the sauce/gravy was delicious! Fried spring rolls were also amazing and the portion sizes were just right. Will definitely come back and recommend to others! No photos as I ate too quickly and it smelled too good to wait!
Anaiye Manuel
Jun 1,2025
2 years of coming here with my gf when we come to Capitola, and 2 years of great food and service. Always great service, gives us secret food shop vibes haha. Looking forward to our next visit!
Angelica Peña
May 29,2025
The food was delicious!!! The service was so good the server and the cook where so nice even tho we arrived kinda late they were so nice, we order Thai noodles and Hawaiian fried rice, we’re definitely going back! Super recommended
Natalie Eng
May 25,2025
Great place recommended from a local boutique employee who said it was her favorite restaurant in Capitola for the best cuisine in town. I got the chicken pad c u and chicken pad Thai for lunch. It came with delicious spring rolls and veggie soup. This place is amazing for tasty food and I highly recommend to anyone who wants an authentic Thai dish. Well priced for lunch and I will return as a visitor from San Francisco.
Jessie O
May 23,2025
Excellent food!! We ordered the Curry Noodle & the Pad Se-ew. Both were excellent, the curry was a little spicy & we ordered it at a 1 just a prewarning... But the pad se-ew was so good we ordered a second one to go!! Portion sizes where very good as well. Highly recommend. Cute little local spot.
Dana v. Vueren
May 1,2025
We were looking for something relatively light and not dough based and happened to come across this Thai restaurant and I’m so happy we did! I had the Pad Thai and it was honestly delicious. Great portion size (lunch menu is slightly cheaper and smaller) but mostly really good and deep flavours. 100% recommend if youin the area!
Rebecca Clare
Apr 23,2025
Excellent!! We tried several appetizers and the spring rolls were delicious! My chicken and green curry was really good!
Sam A
Apr 19,2025
I usually hate coming to Santa Cruz but i had to come to this area to visit family. We had stopped by this place today because my mom wanted thai food and this place had surprised us because its such a small hidden restaurant but the food was amazinggg. Im from the bay area and the thai food in the area is mediocre but i love loved the pad thai and sweet and sour here. The spice was on point because usually other places don’t do as spicy but this is real thai spice and i really enjoyed that.
Reviews For Thai Basil