Intimate & authentic Thai kitchen with eclectic décor for classic curries, pad Thai & stir-fries. Based on 259 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
330 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 401-2667
Website: http://busybthaicafe.com/
Hours
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
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Reviews
Tiffany My
Super delicious authentic Thai food! Their Pad Thai Noodles the best! Their spicy papaya Lao style is the right spice level because we always order very spicy and this is the only place that does it! Love their dessert and many more!
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yurong mai
Wow, one of the best drunken noodles I have ever had. So fresh and delicious. Love it!
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Rikorage
Had the BBQ Thai Chicken with Thai Iced Tea, excellent, best thing I’ve eaten all week. I will for sure come back and try more things on the menu. Only thing not to my liking was an optional chilli sauce in a small jar, but I was expecting more of a sweeter sauce, which the dish did come with.
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Robert Kopecky
Small, congenial cafe with a chill Buddha vibe and excellent food. Not fancy, just friendly and tasty. Great vegan/vegetarian selections.
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robyn sukatski
I have been eating here for years. I even buy lunch here for my office frequently. Troy, the owner is always there with a smile and truly takes pride in his restaurant and the food he serves. It’s a tiny place that he makes very welcoming. The food is authentic and fresh always. I am vegan with a peanut allergy which Troy never forgets. This is one of my favorite go to restaurants.
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Juan Pablo Rico
Delicious food, I tried Mango Chicken Curry (Red curry simmered in coconut milk with chicken, green beans, bell pepper, chili, basil leaves and mango) and sticky rice with mango for dessert. Good prices, excelent service. The place is small and its feel and look is cozy and unique.
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Brody Forrest
This place was my favorite Thai place I’ve ever been. If I lived here, I would go here every single day. Service was amazing and quick, and they were so nice there. You could just have a conversation and really have fun with the server. The place is also in a great location, and the restaurant is really cool inside. If you like Thai AT ALL, then head over to Busy B Thai Cafe and you will be hooked.
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Metallic Mook
I’ve driven by this place a few times on my way to jobs. The name always intrigued me and we finally had an opportunity to try it out! There is plenty of parking behind the restaurant, so you shouldn’t have to worry about having a walk to get there. When we walked in, we were immediately entranced by the cozy feel and ambiance that awaited us. There is not a whole lot of seating available, but it is a small area and they have done the best they can with the space they have. No complaints from us! The owners are a husband and wife and they were both extremely friendly and welcoming. When we looked at the menu, I was very surprised to see how many vegetarian and vegan options they have, so if that is something you are being conscious of, this is a great place for you to check out! I got the drunken noodles and my boyfriend got the Tom Kha in a pot. Getting the soup in the pot was amazing as he was really able to enjoy the soup without rushing so it wouldn’t get cold. It’s been a constant gripe for him at other places. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and surprisingly light on the stomach, compared to other Thai places we have been before. I ate my entire plate of drunken noodles, and I am notorious for taking half of my plates home with me everywhere we eat, so that gives you an idea of how delicious and light it was. This is very much food that you would expect if someone cooked for you at their home. It’s also a very nice touch that they bring out a carafe of water so you don’t have to get a refill every few minutes. The only gripe is that they only have soda cans, but that’s something that my boyfriend alone is picky about in our circle, but be prepared in case you are expecting to get a soda while you are there. I am very glad that we decided to try it out and this will definitely be a lovely spot that we will be visiting frequently! The food was great, the service was awesome and very friendly, and it was all at a very very reasonable price! We will definitely be back soon!
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Harold Wilson
Small place but that’s what helps keep the price down low overhead I have dietary restrictions, so I always order mixed vegetables with steamed soy in the peanut sauce and not spicy and it comes out great every time and yes it’s filling hands with rice great place for takeout as well
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Vivian Emberley
We loved loved this place. Very delicious food and traditional Thai and amazing curry. The host was so wonderful to speak to and so very gracious. If in the area you must stop and eat here. By far the best Thai food in town. Next time in the area will definitely visit again.
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