Meun Fan Thai Cafe

4.4 ( 158 reviews )
$10–20
1819 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, United States
+1 805-882-9244
Meun Fan Thai Cafe, nestled in Santa Barbara, is a delightful escape for anyone craving authentic Thai cuisine. Located at 1819 Cliff Dr, this restaurant has garnered a loyal customer base over the years. Diners rave about the friendly ambiance, with mentions of attentive staff who remember dietary preferences, ensuring an accommodating experience. The menu is packed with enticing options, including fan-favorites like Pad Thai and Cashew Nut. A highlight is their Thai tea, praised for its perfect sweetness. Many reviews commend the freshness of the ingredients, particularly in dishes like the chicken pad Thai and their daily cabbage soup, which is noted for its delightful taste, albeit occasionally served lukewarm. While some encounters mention minor inconveniences, like fruit flies or limited waitstaff during busy times, the general consensus is that the food quality far outweighs these issues. Regulars, such as J Wilson, cherish their long-standing relationship with the cafe, enjoying the consistency in excellent service and flavor over the years. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or enjoying a leisurely meal, Meun Fan Thai Cafe offers something for everyone. With a spacious dining area and a menu full of mouthwatering dishes, it's a must-visit for any Thai food aficionado in the area.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Meun Fan Thai Cafe

Avery Hatosi
May 24,2025
Great ambiance and food. polite staff who remembers to make the food mild spicy when we visit. ty.
Jaja Star
May 5,2025
Highly recommend the Thai tea! Accidentally entered from the side (street) entrance instead of the front entrance (parking lot). There was only one waitress during lunch time; however, it wasn’t extremely busy, so there was no worries. But we had to walk to the front entrance area for the waitress to seat us because she probably didn’t see us. Nonetheless, the food met expectations. The Thai tea wasn’t too sweet and not too bland, just right. The pad Thai was fine. There were no roasted peanuts, but I still tasted a peanut taste in the dish. Lastly, there were a couple fruit flies on the window, inside the restaurant. Whatever flies we were unable to kill flew around our food at times. However, the table was clean and the restaurant as a whole looked neat and sanitary.
J Wilson
May 4,2025
I LOVE this place for Authentic tasty Thai food - so good!!! I’ve been coming here for 23 years - it’s consistently great and excellent service. Great Thai ice tea, cashew chicken, chicken satey and salads with ginger sauce.
daren green
May 4,2025
Just like it's sister restaurant across town in Goleta, Meun Fan has delicious food. Great noodle and rice dishes and lots of appetizers to choose from. Wine and drinks are somewhat limited but the food makes it worth it. An easy pickup from any place close to Santa Barbara's Mesa or you can sit in there fairly spacious dining room.
Michelle Mahoney
Apr 30,2025
The staff was really friendly and our food came out quick. I started with the cabbage soup (that’s their soup of the day everyday) and my husband got a salad w carrot ginger dressing. The soup could have been a bit hotter, but it was really delicious tasting. The chicken pad Thai was super good! The ingredients were really fresh. The curry was yummy and filling.
Aria Partovi
Apr 26,2025
I rarely post reviews, but this restaurant deserves it. I was so impressed from the great quality of the food, fantastic service, cleanliness, and atmosphere. Variety of the food and appetizers on the menu were great, along with the wonderful flavors, and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended, and a must try.
Thomas Neece
Mar 1,2025
The people and atmosphere were really nice. The food was excellent. My dad and I had a great time. The food was really good and they sang these beautiful Thai songs to us that were very romantic.
Rod Castillo
Feb 4,2025
This is our go to restaurant for Thai good in Santa Barbara. They always do a great job with their food, and the service is great. We always get the pad thai, tom kha soup, and sizzling platter. All the plates are delicious.

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