Based on 61 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Takeout ✔️ No dine-in ✔️ No delivery
Address:
45 E 16th St, Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 756-8131
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thepapayalady/
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Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–7 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–7 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–7 PM |
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Reviews
Moon P
I love the food! The flavors are phenomenal. Great customer service. My new favorite spot here in Merced now. The drinks and food are fantastic as well as the prices. They sell out fast so beware. Once you have the food you’ll know why!
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Josie Castacasta
Every time we eat here it’s amazing! Today we got the spring bowl salad, chicken with rice, and tapioca drink. Great portions and prices with great taste! Also such welcoming and kind service! We will be eating here again 10/10
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Kristin Dudley
Stopped by for a bite after we saw the great reviews. It’s inside a mini market. The soup and papaya salads did not disappoint. Great coffee too. We will be back. Nicest people who own it also. Say hi in Lao… it will make their day!!
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Sophie Sisouvanthong
The best papaya salad and Nam Vanh, both were delicious. Will definitely be returning here again once I am craving for some papaya salad and Nam.
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Summah
there’s been a few times where I had to walk out because the wait time was too long it wasn’t like there was a long line, there was no line just slow service. Papaya lady was moving extremely slow, she took a very long time making 2 drinks that took her more than 5 minutes, just when I thought she was done she had to go make papaya salad. All I wanted was a drink, she could’ve served me first so I can be on my way but she did not ask. I came super early to grab a ice coffee just to run late for work.. annnnd the coffee was sour. next time I will just stop by the thai restaurant.
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Athena Melton
Got a papaya salad and Nam Vanh, both were delicious. The man at the counter was very kind. Will definitely be back when I pass through to Yosemite again.
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Nathan Louie
Delicious and affordable. I admittedly don’t eat papaya salad often and I don’t eat things that are extremely spicy, but their mild papaya salad is the best I’ve personally ever had.
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Pachee Thao
Best Nam Vanh I’ve ever had. I enjoy everything the Papaya Lady makes. She sure can cook! Been a loyal customer since 8 years old. Lol
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margarita reyes
The best shrimp salad I ever had !!! Plus the man who take my order was super nice!!!
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Amar Balachandran
We got the Papaya salad, Kapoon and the tapioca drinks. Everything was amazing. The shake was from Sonic.
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