Thai Spice in Albuquerque - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Ate here many time's. But this last time was slow service and we got sick after eating here. The runs...

Great vibe. Tasty dishes not a boring place to meet. 5 stars all around.

Want something different ? Thai Spice is it. Pretty and fun , food is beautifully presented and delicious.

I've eaten here hundreds of times, in the restaurant and carry out! The food is always 10/10 they have never let me down. Some of the staff even recognizes me and calls me by name! This is a great locally owned establishment and the best Thai food in town!

Visited here on 7/17. A waitress who was sitting at a table yelled across the dining room when we arrived, directing us to choose a table. Too much effort was required, apparently, for her to stand and greet us. Sadly, she turned out to be our server. Chicken fried rice and shrimp tempura on the table. The tempura were quite small and hard to cut. The fried rice dish was ample, but had the wrong type of onion in it. Taste was just so so. The server didn't offer to refill beverages until after she brought the check. Worried, I'm sure, that her horrid service would reflect unfavorably in the tip. This is truly awful on the part of a server. People order beverages to enjoy With the meal.... Not the check. Although the decor was pleasant and colorful, it won't do anything to disguise the lack of even basic service and the rather steep prices. It was our first visit here. We won't return.

Very tasty, good menu options and friendly staff.

We went for lunch as Thai Spice offers a great lunch menu. We were seated quickly in a nicely decorated and spacious room, service was very attentive and fast. They walked around to refill water and tea frequently. Our dishes were prepared nicely, the ginger pork was full of fresh ginger and yellow curry with chicken was spiced nicely at the medium level. Pad Thai was a disappointment: it just tasted salty and with too much dark soy sauce, noodles were soggy. Adding shrimp means 4 shrimps were placed on top. The lunch menu comes with egg drop soup, 2 small fried egg rolls, and tapioca pudding which were nice add-ons to round out the meal. Overall a pleasant experience although the simple Thai dishes were disappointing.....

Outstanding delicious food. Eye popping atmosphere. Very reasonable, affordable and generous lunch special that includes a cup of very tasty egg drop soup before the meal, 2 small vegetarian fried egg rolls with the meal and a small portion of delectable tapioca pudding after. My partner had the Tom Yum soup and fresh veggie spring rolls as an appetizer. The spring rolls were very fresh and served with an interesting dipping sauce we both enjoyed. The Tom Yum soup was outstanding and quite a large portion. We will be coming back to try more of the menu.

Their lunch special is awesome. Lots of variety great price. The food is wonderful and we love the atmosphere. Service is fantastic.

Friendly, attentive wait staff. Delicious food. Well decorated dining room. I enjoyed looking at the decorated ceiling. I have eaten here multiple times.

Thai Spice delivered a delightful dining experience with a mix of vibrant flavors and generous portions. Our meal included a variety of dishes: beef salad, ginger stir-fry with beef, sweet and sour chicken stir-fry, fresh spring rolls, fried rolls, and sticky rice for dessert. Starting with the appetizers, the fresh spring rolls were generously sized and bursting with freshness, while the fried rolls were simply amazing, crispy on the outside and flavorful inside. Moving on to the main courses, both the beef salad and ginger stir-fry with beef impressed with their tender meat and crunchy vegetables. The sweet and sour chicken stir-fry was a hit as well, perfectly balancing tangy and sweet flavors. Despite a busy dining room, the service was commendable though the food did take a bit longer to arrive, which was understandable given the freshness and cooking to order. Highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the sticky rice dessert, which we all loved for its rich, satisfying sweetness. Overall, Thai Spice offers a memorable dining experience with delicious food that's worth the wait. We look forward to returning to explore more of their menu. Went back the next day for more and the service was very quick even though they were quite busy. Love this place.

Despite the restaurant being crowded, we were seated quickly. Our food was delicious, everything was brought out all at once so we could enjoy a family style meal. My favorite was the yellow curry, which we got with tofu. And you definitely can’t go wrong with the Thai iced tea!

We had 17 people for lunch, and servers did a great job. They are very nice people and reimbused people when foid was late. They brought extra food when a dish was not great. Highly recommend it.

I lived in Thailand for 9 months, I know how Thai food supposed to taste. Even though I do not expect exact same taste here in America , I still want decent quality of food. My husband and I ordered Pad Thai , Basil fried rice- the taste was normal, thank you for that. But our Tom Kha was just terrible with every spoon I ate, I just had a feeling that I am eating sugar. It’s literally sweeter than their Thai tea. Absolutely disappointed with that soup, I would not be back.

Great atmosphere and great service. I always feel at home when I go. Thank you Team Thai Spice!!

The culinary offerings at this establishment are of a high standard, however, the service provided by the wait staff is inconsistent and unprofessional. During my initial visit with colleagues, the primary server displayed a rude demeanor and treated us as if our presence was an inconvenience. Conversely, the secondary server who assisted us towards the end of the meal was exceptionally friendly and attentive. On a subsequent visit with my parents, there was a significant delay in serving my mother's appetizer, approximately 15 minutes after my father and I had received our complete meals. Upon inquiring about the status of her order with a server who was not assigned to our table, we discovered that the server who had initially taken our order had neglected to check on us and had subsequently disappeared. Given the abundance of dining options available in Albuquerque, it is regrettable that this establishment's subpar service overshadows its culinary merits. While the quality of the food is commendable, it is insufficient to compensate for the poor service, which ultimately results in an unsatisfactory dining experience.

Thai Spice is always busy during dinner regardless of the time or day because the food is always great! The curries are particularly tasty but everything else we've tried is good as well. Please give Thai Spice a try, you won't be disappointed.

Pretty good. Kinda slow. Nice place though.

They have the best Masuman curry!!

Panang Chicken and Ginger chicken were both fabulous. Generous portions, fair price, and efficient service. I will most definitely be retuning.

Excellent Thai food. Great service & Location

The open kitchen and Thai-styled decoration construct a good atmosphere. Service is experienced. Food is at a reasonable price. It is a nice restaurant. But in general, the food is a little too sweet to me.

We had the green curry and the tum yum. Both were delicious. I like how you can choose your spice level and it can go to pretty spicy.

Staff say they don't cook with MSG at all at Thai Spice, so you don't have to request No MSG.  Both Pad Thai and Tom Kha (coconut soup) are excellent, though you won't get rice with the coconut soup on a to-go order like you will at most Thai places. I always order to-go, and the steamed (not fried) tofu that comes in my Pad Thai orders is always tender & delicious; but the scallions  are incredibly inconsistently done — sometimes good-sized, fresh & plentiful; other occasions, you can barely find them. They used to have an attractive and welcoming cast iron table with padded seats out front where you could rest or dine outdoors; but regrettably, got rid of it just in time for spring 2024.

Our favorite Thai restaurant. Pineapple curry is delicious, so is Rad Na, if you like spicy try both thai hot. Great service, to option is always good on busy evenings. ENJOY!

Unreal!! Food was amazing and so good if you like a little spice. They have the option to make sauce gluten free which was great. Drunken noodles were a 10/10

Very good meals at this place. I tried the Basil leaf lunch special with pork. Yum.

This is a great place for a quick lunch. Standard-fare Thai-American style food. Portions aren't huge....but not skimpy. Appropriate for the price. Not the fanciest place and not the fanciest service...but entirely appropriate for an average decent lunch. Food quality was standard. I found nothing "negative"...but nothing extraordinary. A great value. Would absolutely make it a regular lunch stop. Not sure if dinner prices and portions are different.

Orange chicken is descirped as lightly breaded in tempura, it's pretty much all breading that is over fried. The coconut shrimp are the same quality or just Costco ships recooked a tad to long.

Friendly service and tasty Pad Thai!

Consistently good food and service. One of the nicer atmosphere Thai restaurants in town.

Went for lunch. Food was great. Very reasonable and good portions.

Enjoyed our visit, tasty food at good value.

First time here was great food was good service was great definitely would recommend!

The food was absolutely delicious! Full of flavor and not overpowering at all.

I got take out. The food was tasty.

all the food was excellent very quick service. I would definitely go back.

The food is always so good. I always get curry so tasty

Was pleasantly surprised to find an authentic Thai restaurant in a dominantly Tex-Mex area (much as I enjoy that cuisine as well). From the honey-ginger tea to the # 45. PAD MA MUONG HIM MAPAN-STIR FRIED CASHEW (with shrimp), it was a real.pleasure. wait staff were all pleasant and friendly, kitchen was fast. 'Medium Spice: was spot on, with two dried chili peppers left in the stir fry mix, which I really enjoyed. Rice was perfect. If you like Thai cuisine, this is a place to enjoy. Great ambience as well.

Just what you'd expect from a little family run business! We arrived at about 11:45 and almost every table was filled. That's a good sign! We were seated and quickly served drinks. I ordered off the lunch specials menu, deciding on Pad Thai with beef. My wife had a vegetable soup with shrimp. The lunch specials arrived with 2 fried egg rolls and some tapioca for desert. Overall, a nice lunch served quick and hot. They have figured out the lunch rush program! Only disappointment was I could not find a coconut soup on the menu.

First time eating dinner with the family.

Food is always delicious but they are very busy and the service suffers. Clean and beautifully decorated. I still give it 5 stars for the food. I had the Massaman Curry. Yummy!

This place has by far my favorite salad anywhere hands down. It is the beef salad. The flavors are amazing, big portions and by far it is always fresh. I have ordered it probably a dozen times and every time and at any spice level it has consistently been near perfect. The restaurant also has great atmosphere and service has been good. One of my favorites.

My family and I have been eating at Thai Spice for 6 years now and have been impressed by the food and service since then. The staff is always friendly, and helpful. The restaurant is very clean and organized. We love the food! Over the years we have had their curries, stir fried dishes, soups, noodle dishes, appetizers, and salads. Every dish we have ordered has arrived hot and delicious. We definitely recommend!

It was crowded and busy..... but that's a good thing. My curry was so tasty, I didn't mind the wait at all! I LOVE that there's so many gluten-free options.

Delicious filling food with great service

Excellent Thai food. Prices are on par if not the most reasonable in the city. The location is far from where we normally dine but this was worth trying as many people claim it’s good - and they are not wrong. The Pad Thai is actually a little fishier than most places but the texture and taste were still amazing. Their pineapple curry was incredible. Full of flavor and nearly authentic (since we were just in Thailand and had plenty of delicious curry). Considering we (USA) don’t have all the correct ingredients to make the best curry around, this was as good as you can get.

We were excited to try Thai Spice but I'm not sure if it was just because it's Friday night that left us underwhelmed by the whole experience. We waited for 30 mins which was longer than we were told but it was fine. We got seated and the wait staff gave us the menu and since we were all hungry we were ready in 3 minutes. She came back after 10 minutes and asked what we wanted to eat and drink. Since most of us ordered hot tea our waitress did not ask if we want iced water. I was going to ask but she never came back. Our dishes was served by the owner/manager after 30 minutes. The soup I ordered did not come with rice nor I was asked if I wanted a cup. The one small rice cup we have gotten had mixed of burnt rice mixed in. To top our dining experience there was a lady soliciting while we were eating selling pink bracelets supposedly for cancer. I don't know if this is the norm but will definitely rethink about going to this place.

Good was pretty mild for Thai even though I ordered it spicy. Service was ok, but the food was pretty slow coming out.

The best thai I could find anywhere near here. The flavors are delicious and you won't be disappointed whichever option you get.

Best Thai food in ABQ! Amazing service and great vibes!

Today we went to Thai spice and had the best meal. We tried a lot of the dishes, and everyone of them was amazing. We love our spicy food and they made it to our spice level. Johnny gave the best service I highly recommend this restaurant. It’s my new favorite Thai place in town! We will be back.

UPDATE: We visited again and (almost) everything was fantastic. The food is good. The service is fast and personal. And the prices are so reasonable. What’s not to like? I have an aversion to televisions in restaurants. I’d like to see Thai Spice lose the TVs. It would improve the atmosphere. ===================== I really want to give Thai Spice five stars. The food is so good and the service was good--especially considering the place was packed and there was a line at the door to get it. But...they messed up our order. They offered to fix it but we didn't want to wait. So--maybe next time Thai Spice will get the order to us correctly and we'll update it to five stars. Let's hope.

Amazing pad Thai. This was my first time eating Thai food and it was great experience. Nice people and good vibes

Delicious food! Highly recommend Pinapple curry

The food here is delicious, I love their spring rolls. when they get a large lunch rush, they get a bit frazzled. When they get busy parking can be quite difficult.

One of the best Thai places I’ve been through out the country. I’ve had a lot of Thai food. We went on a week night and reserved a table jic but it was unnecessary, the restaurant was busy but not packed and had good flow. First you’ll notice the atmosphere, very relaxed, a little whimsical and of course Thai originated. The waiter was quick, friendly and very good at his job. We ordered Thai iced tea, Thai iced green tea, hot jasmine tea and mango nectar, all of which were brought to the table pretty quickly. Between the three adults and 2 children we ordered Satay Chicken app, Thai fried rice w/chicken, pineapple curry, panang salmon and pad Thai. Each dish was to rave about. Great food and great service!

Got there and was seated relatively quickly, they got our order quickly, but that’s where any resemblance of service stopped. The waitress never really came back and it took almost an hour and a half for us to get our food. When it did come out it was either luke warm or ice cold…if even the correct food. Didn’t even want to bother with asking for it to be reheated or asking for the correct item since we didn’t want it to take another hour.

Saturday. December 9, 2023. Dinner. We lucked out. They had an empty table as soon as we walked in. Sat us down immediately. There is an outdoor patio, but no one sat there because of the freezing temperatures. I heard the waiter tell subsequent people walking in that it would be a 30–40-minute wait. They are located Northwest of Wyoming and Paseo Del Norte. Our waiter, Johnny, looked young and energetic. He told us the restaurant had been opened seven years. We ordered 2 shrimp spring rolls ($5.95). They were large but had very little shrimp inside. The vegetables inside didn't taste old, but they weren't super fresh either. I ordered the Jasmine tea ($2.50). The tea came in a heavy, black metal tea pot with two tea bags and a black metal cup. I liked the presentation, and the tea had a nice, light floral flavor. I ordered the Drunken Noodles with seafood ($15.95). I believe the seafood included mussels, squid and some sort of fish. Johnny told me that the Thai Spice level was hot. He joked that I couldn't send it back. So, I ordered that level and found it to be not hot at all. I had to add Sriracha to it. Johnny checked on us multiple times during our meal. He had a pleasant, positive attitude. The restaurant is decorated impeccably, with swimming fish, multi-colored upside-down umbrellas hanging from the ceiling, romantic lighting and modern artwork on the walls. I can attest, from personal experience, that the men's bathroom was very clean inside. Let me be honest, this isn't the best Thai cuisine in Burque. It was a bit bland and not very spicy. However, the service and ambiance were hitting the mark and the prices are reasonable. If you want an average Thai meal, this is your spot.

Ignore by server And they never have mango with rice.

Lovely strip mall made very homey with aquariums and decorative dividers. Busy but efficient. Pleasant waiting area. Does have cold blasts when doors open.

I can see why it's always busy... They take care of you like you are family. Their food it's authentic so much flavor and spicy if that's what you into. The curry it's so delicious we the flavors are there even if it's spicy you still can taste the flavors. Drunken noodles so tasty spicy too but it was delicious. Great place to go get authentic Thai food.

Always outstanding food and service. I've been coming here for lunch for a few years and they never have an off day. The lunch specials are also a remarkably good value for fresh healthful food in a nice environment.

By far the best Thai in Albuquerque: best food, service and environment.

The best Thai place in Abq! I've never had something here o didn't love. The staff are always amazing

The Green Curry was beyond good, and the shrimp tempura was on an absolute mound of vegetable tempura! Great food, great service!

Tasty food and usually crowded, so service can lack at times.

This place is the best authentic Thai food in Albuquerque. It is a known gem, the waiters and attentive and really nice! My favorite food here is the pad Thai and Tom Kah soup! Be aware of the Thai spice! It really has a kick! But it is so worth the it. I appreciate that their wait time Is usually reasonably and they cook the food out quickly! Definitely a great place for Date night

Amazing dinner of great food, great company, and amazing lessons about Thailand! Our trip will be awesome thanks to the info you shared! Thank you Thai Spice

Amazing food and great service.

Excellent food and superb service.

Very good food!! Friendly service as well.

I had the Tom Yum soup, it was fantastic !

Best Thai food in Albuquerque 😋😋😋👏👏👏

Love my Pad Thai happy hour! 🍲 The flavor, the authenticity, and the service are other pluses! I recently moved to town and love this restaurant

Can’t rate the food as they couldn’t, or wouldn’t, seat our family. Most tables are for two. Unfortunate experience. May be good for takeout

Good food, poor customer service. Inconsistent quality across multiple visits

Today was our first visit to Thai Spice. Decor was pleasant, server was efficient. The Pad Thai could do with less sweet flavor and the tapioca was salty (!). We will try again but will order something different.

Perfectly timed and uniquely delicious

We've actually been here several times, and it's quickly becoming our favorite Thai spot in Albuquerque -- of which there are a dozen or more from which to choose. The service is quick, the food is well-prepared and very tasty. One interesting nuance: You get more "bang for your buck" at lunch than at dinner. Dinner prices are higher, but the menu is exactly the same and the portions are no larger. So be a savvy consumer and go here for lunch.

Ambiance is very good. Food is very tasty. Very good customer service. Not so expensive. I think I will definitely come again and again. I ate pad Thai with medium spice wow 🤩 Oil is right amount.

Disappointingly they have deteriorated and regressed to poor quality, rude service and a dirty dining room. This place used to be my favorite and I would always recommend to others. However, my last three visits have been sub-standard. First the host, is consistently overwhelmed and confused about the whole seating queue which may be why he’s RUDE. This last visit the cooks confused my and my guest’s order, and did not place onions in my curry, then when I requested my order be corrected they placed undercooked onions in the curry and tried to pass it off as “remade”. When I called it to the waitress’ attention and she acknowledged that they only added onions and did not remake my order properly! Definitely the quality and class of this restaurant is dissipating.

One of the best Thai food restaurants in Abq.

Went with ages from 7-87 and everyone enjoyed there meals . The kids thought the chicken dumpling soup was great, other has curries and soups and salmon. All very good

Best Thai in Albuquerque! It's a regular lunch spot for my husband and me.

A must. One of the best Thai spots ever. The owner cooks and makes sure the food is the best. It is. Highly recommend for food quality and authenticity.

I went to this place out of curiosity. The place is esquisitely decorated. I ordered the Tofu Yellow Curry. The curry had a rich flavor and tasted like my grandfather used to make it. The servers are Thai and ooze a calm, welcoming, and friendly atmosphere. Great portion size and value. I wish that the restaurant would add Gai Yang to the menu. The search for Gai Yang in Albuquerque continues. Went back and tried the Seafood Pineapple Curry. Very delicious and filling. Fast and friendly service.

I was pleasantly surprised by this place! I had no idea this oasis was there in the middle of ABQ 😀 my aunt who came from out of town wanted to eat Thai food and we looked for a place close by. Inside it's beautiful 😀 it's decorated with lots of green (real!) plants 🪴and traditional Thai decor. From the gorgeous umbrellas to Thai placemats on tables with tiny dishes in silver (holding condiments) you feel like you've been transported to a different country 😀. The food was excellent 👌and lovely, large portions. The wait staff were very welcoming and cordial. Do yourself a favour and visit Thai Spice (they have outdoor seating for those who wish it), you'll love it!

Our favorite Thai place in the city. Amazing plant based options. Yellow Curry is my current fav.

Excellent Thai restaurant in Albuquerque. Food was delicious and service great. I ordered a curry which, in many other Thai restaurants may be too thick or too greasy, but this was perfect and with a wonderful taste. Atmosphere is casual, "neighborhood cozy", with reasonable prices.

It was okay. The curry was waterier than I would have liked and a little bland. I understand not everyone likes spice, but even a little more salt would have been an improvement. Also tom kha soup is one of my favorite dishes, but this one was very bland. Portions are ENORMOUS. I would have rather paid a little less and gotten a normal sized portion. Service was very friendly, and it’s nice to have a Thai restaurant in the area, but I’m not sure I would go again.

Fantastic staff and delicious food.

Portions are amazing and the food is even better. During peak lunch and dinner hours, seating can be full, but it is worth it! For the quality of food and service the price is very good too! The dining area is decorated beautifully and gets lots of natural light.

Green Curry was bland with only one sad little basil leaf to be found. There were no lime leaves at all but there was a ton of mushy overcooked broccoli, carrots, and cabbage.

food is very tasty a little expensive also, not all prices on menu are correct. we paid a few dollars more on some orders

Service was awful!! Not to mention THEY added their own 20% gratuity. WTH I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THEM TO DO SUCH!! I’ll be disputing the amount through my bank. So if you decide to NOT leave a tip check your bank statement!!

First time here and will not be returning. The food was good but the staff are SO rude and uptight. We waited 15 mins for anyone to take our drink order. My mother ordered the #30 and they brought out a #31. When she told the server she did not order the #31 the server rudely told her “you order this one. this is what it is.” Like my mother didn’t know which one she ordered. No accountability whatsoever not even making sure with the lady who ORIGINALLY took our order. We sat with empty glasses for almost a whole hour before someone came around to check on us. The #31 dish was left on the table untouched and all they asked is if we wanted a box for it smh. Still after trying to get someone to take it off our ticket they STILL charged us for it! The poor and rude service resulted in us not leaving a tip because why would we tip someone who didn’t even care to provide proper service to us in the first place? Well come to find out, they ADDED A 20% TIP TO OUR TICKET WITHOUT OUR AUTHORIZATION. I am baffled at the way this place is conducting business and the way they allow their staff to treat costumers. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND this place ever.

What a great Thai place! Great food! Their Spring Rolls are awesome! Definitely check it out!

I had the massaman curry with tofu for dinner for $12.95. The server didn’t ask whether the tofu should be fried or steamed; the tofu came fried and seemed slightly tough, especially for being immersed in curry. I had been warned by a friend the dishes came spicy, and “spice” is in the name, so I erred on the side of caution and got my dish mild since it was my first time trying this restaurant. The dish was indeed mild with spice level. There was also not much flavor to the dish overall. Even with a dish being mild, it can still be flavorful, though that was missing. This massaman included tomatoes, along with the standard peanuts, onions, large chopped potatoes, peanut sauce, and then a choice of protein. This massaman does not come with carrots. The restaurant was completely full as it was a Friday night. There is not an area to wait or seating while waiting for a table. All seating is movable chairs (no booths), and there are no stairs into the venue, so patrons using wheelchairs or large-bodied individuals will not have an issue with seating arrangements.

If you’ve been to a lot of thai restaurants across the country you may know what I’m talking about. This is one of those thai places where the ladies have a ego, drama, & elitist attitude. That usually foreshadows the food. The food was not good at all. They’re stingy with ingredient and the flavoring was subpar. One and done. No thank you