# The Pad Thai Stand - Pacific Beach > Tiny outdoor spot with just a few sidewalk tables offers huge portions of fresh, authentic Pad Thai known for its roast coconut flavor and Thai-level spice. The vibe stays low key and best suits takeout, with waits signaling made-to-order freshness. Conversations with the chef reveal deep knowledge of regional Thai cuisines. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/The-Pad-Thai-Stand---Pacific-Beach - Address: 1136 Garnet Ave, San Diego, California, United States - Phone: +18582037021 - Website: https://padthaistand.com/ - Google rating: 4.7 (92 reviews) ## What it is good for - Thai Food — 9.9/10 - Pad Thai — 9.8/10 - Food — 9.8/10 - Authentic — 8.8/10 - Curry — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "This Thai food is the best I've ever had." - "I thought the Pad Thai noodles were the best I ever had." - "I tasted authentic flavors and regional variations in the pad thai." ## Good to know - Expect long waits during peak hours, especially on weekends. - Portions are large, often enough for two meals. - Most dishes cost around $15, providing good value. - The food safety standards have been reported as poor. - Limited outside seating is available for dining. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.