Thai Tail

Wonderful food and service from Jesus! We went and ordered Drunken Noodles with shrimp and chicken for main entree and Thai wings for appetizers and Thai donuts and sticky rice for dessert. All items were fresh and delicious. The shrimp were big and flavorful and juicy. Great spot we will be back!

Thai Tail is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Thai flavors, whether dining in or taking out. They deliver their delicious food in convenient to-go boxes, but don't hesitate to ask for plates if you prefer a dine-in experience. From the moment we stepped in, the lively atmosphere and friendly staff set the tone for a memorable meal. We started with crispy fries, perfect for sharing, followed by a tantalizing array of entrees. The Drunken Noodles were bursting with savory spice and perfectly cooked noodles, while the Pad Thai offered a delightful balance of sweet and sour notes. The Basil Rice, fragrant and flavorful, was a standout dish. Combined with the excellent service and energetic ambiance of Montrose, Thai Tail delivers a truly satisfying fast culinary adventure. Don't miss out!

Fast casual Thai food that’s really really good. The food preparation and service by Jesus was outstanding as well. They ran out of the crispy wonton pad thai though so have to come back for that. Don’t skip the donuts!

The food here is amazing. Only had the Siricha wings so far but I'm back for the second time because they were so good. Crispy, a little heat, fresh garlic, cilantro, and a dash of sweet. The staff is always welcoming and goes above and beyond. My last visit I waited in the car until the food was ready and the staff member on duty walked my bagged food out to me. This place has not disappointed. Has a cool funky trendy theme. This would make a great lunch date with a partner or friends. I forgot, they have alcohol too!

I was doubtful, but this place honestly slaps. The food is super tasty and fresh and prices are great. I got the Panang Chicken Club. The bread was surprisingly very soft and flavorful. Chicken was very tender and the sauce was on-point for the Thai twist. The menu has a lot of variety: Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Drunken Noodles, burgers, wraps, and sandwiches. I like that they have vegetarian/pescatarian/vegan options as well. *Edit* I went back to try the Drunken Noodles—SO yummy! Spice level 2 was just right. The veggies were perfectly crunchy and the herbs were fresh and bright. *2nd Edit* I also tried the Pad-Thai takeout with shrimp. This was truly delicious. The tomato-forward base with the egg is so tasty! With peanuts and lime (and a little fresh sage from home), it was perfect!

My husband, mother-in-law and I came in Sunday shortly after 11am. The place is clean and bright, with ample seating and parking. The requested recommendations were very helpful (from Jesus) and the food was delicious! I really liked that you have the ability to make your food as spicy as you like with provided chili oil and crushed pepper 🌶️ 😋

Food is passable if you separate this from an authentic experience. I’ve ate so much Pad See Ew in my life from many different places, and this is the first time it tasted like a completely different dish! How are the fries the best thing I ordered 🤣

So tasty, so fresh, and affordable! I’m not sure why so hard to find good Thai in Houston, but this place is a must try. It’s a mix of traditional and some fusion Thai dishes. Full wine, selection, beer, and margaritas as well. Outdoor seating in plenty of parking.

The food was so delicious. We had a great time eating here. Eating here was so much fun. The service was very inviting. I'm thankful to the staff. The restaurant was fun to eat at because of its vibe.

Umm..hello, a Thai/Asian restaurant that opens late night till 2:30am on Friday/Sat? Count me in!! Let's just say everything smacked after a night out. The Shrimp Sandwich surprised me the most. It was nice and crispy and the sauce/pickled veggies paired well on the sandwich itself. Pad Thai was seasoned well. Noodles were a bit over cooked, but I honestly didn't care at the time because was just shookith that I could eat Pad Thai at 2am at a restaurant. Added shrimp as my protein. Service was pretty good and attentive. You order at the cashier first and then have a seat and they'll bring out the food for you. We walked to the restaurant from the bar, but it is listed as free parking. Minimal seating, but could probably fit at least 25 people.

Got the green curry pork burger. It was super soggy and the pork was undercooked (pink in the middle). Pork pattie had a fishy taste to it, probably because it was raw. Got crazy bad diarrhea from that. They also charged me for sriracha. Who charges for sriracha?

Great new Thai place! Order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. We were the only ones dining in on Saturday night, but they had plenty of takeout customers. Very reasonable prices and very quick and warm service. Definitely recommend!

Had excellent friendly and attentive service from Jesus and a wonderful delicious hot meal! The drunken noodles with chicken and shrimp were outstanding and the shrimp were excellent! He suggested the wings for an appetizer and they were fresh hot and delicious. We got the Thai donuts and sticky rice for dessert, and the donuts literally melt in your mouth! Will definitely be back, and please thank Jesus for taking great care of our table!

Service was fast. The wings were very good. The chicken Thai wrap was also good. Peanut sauce was solid. I was excited to try the LAAB fries. They weren't what I expected. My friends raved about this place. Maybe I picked the wrong items to try.

Honestly expected a little more with this being from the same hospitality group of Kin Dee, MaKiin, M Express Thai Kitchen. Like previous reviewers have said, overpriced food for quality that's a little lackluster. Service was good, don't get me wrong. The employee that took my order was pleasant and she answered all the questions I had. The food was prepared fairly quickly for take out. Crispy Wonton Pad Thai - was told this was a best seller and that it does sell out on busy days. Just picture pork wonton crisps with a sweet soy glaze. They were okay. Considering it cost $8, I expected more than roughly 6-7 small wontons.. Basil beef burger - this tasted familiar like from M Express Thai Kitchen, however it wasn't as good as I remembered it. The patty to bun ratio was not equal. I was left with a good chunk of bun left. The patty was seasoned enough however it was soaked in the sauce they put. Wouldn't get it again.. Thai tea - a little too sweet for my liking. I think it might've been already pre-made. I wasn't able to see. It's sealed like from a typical bubble tea spot. I was directed to where the straws were, but the straws did not have a pointed end.... Therefore, I was not able to poke my drink with the straw. C'mon, Thai Tail... buy the correct straws, please. The ambiance, yes, it's bright and colorful. But it was quite warm inside. There was a fan inside that was blowing some air around.. however I wouldn't want to dine there in this Houston summer weather. Although the packaging looks aesthetically pleasing, it is wasteful. I saw that people dining in would be served in the same packaging as well. Parking was sufficient for when I went, but I can imagine the parking being filled during peak times (whenever that is?). With the social media features, I truly expected more from this place. Thank you for the service, Thai Tail, but I won't be returning any time soon..

Cute spot, good food, fair prices, easy digital ordering, clean, friendly fast service.

the service was great! The food was even better! I will definitely come back. The Thai basil was made spicy and had a proper kick.

Late Friday night visit gave us the place to ourselves, other than a few online order pick ups. The guy taking our order was super accommodating and patient. We came for the Pad Thai and also ordered the Crispy Wonton Pad Thai and Pad See Ew- all three were so delicious! The tables were all clean, however there's a lot of "wear" on the place. There is nothing that is keeping me from already planning our next visit. Husband "would try everything on the menu". Highly recommended. Also, we have high Pad Thai expectations.

Pretty good option for fast casual Thai. The Sriracha Wings were probably my favorite as they were juicy and large. My Drunken Noodles was pretty good although the chicken was a bit on the tough side. Small complaint -- the difference between a mild spice level and a medium was quite ample. My dish was mild and it tasted like mild. My fiancé ordered a medium and it was very spicy (a grade above medium). So I'd recommend being cautious and going milder if you're in doubt.

Great Service, great food Mango sticky rice was very well done Good for take out Patking

We've gotten Thai tail twice now and we love how convenient it is for to go Thai that tastes phenomenal

Tony provided great service, was very attentive and helpful. The food is quite flavorful, not very spicy though so if you like spicy ask for more. The resturant is very cozy and a great hang out spot

The food was good, made to order and tasty. I've had a few Thai fast food, this one stands out.

Came in for a soft opening with a friend and order basic white girl shit Phad Thai and the Thai basil chicken; the lady working was extremely pleasant and talked us through the concept; and the general idea of the place which I do dig. The vibe bright and but also not like bright light more like bright light. The flavors here are on point but for sure the Thai basil chicken is the start and the size is just right post work out

Tony and Hugo were fantastic! In from out of town and came twice in three days! Absolutely loved the Pad See Ew and green curry!

Thai Tail is a great option for fast-casual Thai takeout. We ordered pad see ew with chicken and the basil chicken, and both items were great. The pad see ew was a classic rendition of that dish, and the basil chicken was surprisingly (in a great way!) spicy.

We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit here! The sweet girl at the cash register made great recommendations for us. She was very friendly and a great ambassador of this establishment. I was very impressed by her hospitality. The aesthetic is fun and brightly colored. Clearly, we were impressed right from the beginning, so I was hoping the food would be as wonderful and they 100% knocked it out of the park! We had the crispy wonton pad Thai, Pad See Ew with tofu, and the Thai Basil Chicken. We sat in silence and inhaled every last bite like we hadn't eaten in weeks. Highly recommend!! We're already talking about what we're going to get when we come back tomorrow.

Mixed review. Sadly, the new restaurant is way too casual for an enjoyable dine-in experience. Who wants to have dinner using plastic forks and no plates? The paper food cartons and plastic dinnerware should be for takeout only. Food choices are very limited. There are no traditional dishes like Panang, green or red curry dishes. The main entrees are noodle dishes and sandwiches. There were no egg rolls or spring rolls. Please add them! There's a lot of wasted outdoor dining space. Who wants to sit outside for dinner in Houston during the long summer? The good news is that the pad thai and the rice chicken dish were delicious. It's too bad Thai Tail couldn't have been more for Montrose. @Towntastes

This Thai restaurant in Houston truly captures the essence of Bangkok, Thailand with its creative and delicious dishes. The service was impeccable, with the waitstaff offering excellent recommendations tailored to our preferences. The cozy atmosphere added to the welcoming feel of the place. I can't wait to come back and get more of their crispy wonton pad Thai and pad see ew!

Since they just opened, l want to caveat that everything I'm about to say can easily or somewhat easily be improved as they continue to establish themselves, but, in my opinion, Thai Tail is currently nothing more than a poorly implemented concept with overpriced poorly prepared food and unfortunate ambiance. I will update if I ever return. Food: what can I say? Drunk folks hanging around Westheimer will love this food and bump up the ratings inaccurately, but god it was really disappointing and when you add in how much it cost it was downright insulting. The salad dressing tasted like mediocre ranch with occasional inconsistent hints of ginger and serranno. Spicy ginger ranch sounds fun! but they just made okay ranch with essence of the other flavors. The pad thai and pad kee mao/drunken noodles were overcooked and too soft. The tofu was tinny/chemically-tasting like they definitely don't prepare it in-house. The vegetables in the dishes were hit or miss. Cabbage, Thai basil, bean sprouts and salad ingredients were all very fresh and crisp and/or cooked perfectly. The pad kee mao/drunken noodles had baby corn and bamboo shoots in it that tasted tinny and very unfresh. I know you can use various vegetables in pad kee Mao, but I'm used to it having tomatoes and onions, however tomatoes and onions don't come easily in a can and hold their texture. You know what does? baby corn and bamboo shoots! clearly the restaurant is taking shortcuts and using canned veggies instead of cooking all fresh. Which is weird given how well the cabbage and salad and bean sprouts were! Finally, I have to say that the pad thai was the liquidiest, greasiest pad thai I've ever seen and the sauce's flavor wasn't that good. This food would be excellent for a mall food court or a random restaurant in Shreveport, Louisiana (no shade - I do love Northern LA [got family there], but I don't live it for its thai food lol), but not Houston, and not for $14! Dishware/To-Go Boxes: Yes. This warrants its own section. The food is served in disposable folding boxes that open up flat-ish when you unlatch the lid. Yes, its served in these boxes even if dining in. This is very wasteful and I wish they used real dishes. Furtgermore, the containers are very frustrating to eat out of since the box holds its shape a bit, but gives way each time you try to grab food with your eating utensils. I had to stabilize the box with my hand to hold it still so I could eat my food. This is just a completely stupid idea. Customer Service: it's very hard to hear the staff over the echo-iness. The ordering setup is strange because there were bar stool chairs in front of the counter where the mounted ordering tablet is so I had to lean over a chair to reach the screen or do some manual labor to move the chair (I did, but just... why was this a thing?!) The staff did not offer water cups, nor inform me of the fact that there was a water station. I had to ask. They pointed to a water station, but there were no cups there so they had to run and get some. Also, there wasn't a cup holder/dispenser so the cups are just sitting on top on the trash can along with the utensils and napkins. A separate station would be nice to avoid cross-contamination! There was only ONE other person in the restaurant so there was NO reason the staff would have been too busy to restock the cups prior to our arrival, but, oh well. The water station was one of those office style press a button to dispense water situations (no ice - i dont mind that but others may). Ambiance(noise/esthetic): in an effort to attract attention to their newly opened status, they currently have an inflatable tube man/air dancer, but the machine is SO loud you can hear it a little in the restaurant and it's ALL you can hear if ypu sit on their spacious patio. Speaking of noise, the inside is incredibly echoey. If you're there with only a couple tables full (as it was when I arrived) you can hear everyone else's conversation and everyone else can hear yours. As the space fills up, you have to shout to be heard because all the voices are bouncing around everywhere. It's a sensory nightmare. They need to put art on the walls, rugs/mats on the floor, hang some plants or put some planters around to start absorbing the noise. On that note, there's no greenery and that's fine, some restaurants vibe like that but I wish there were at least out on the patio. The chairs are those dime a dozen uncomfortable metal chairs all joints have nowadays. I hate them but can't fault the restaurant since those chairs are affordable, cheap, durable and easy to clean. However the tables are a NIGHTMARE. The metal legs angle up to the top corners so that if you scoot in (and/or if you have long legs) you'll slam your knees against metal rods. On a good note, the color scheme and style of paint/font is all very bright and happy. It's cute and fun - not my top fave type of look but I respect it!

I was really excited to try this place, seeing it vibrantly pop up on Westheimer. I love Thai food, so whenever a new Thai restaurant opens, I make sure to give it a try. Plus, I heard it's owned by the same people behind Kin Dee, which is a 10/10. This was their more American relaxed concept restaurant. Unfortunately, this dining experience disappointed in some major ways. From the outside looking in, it's trendy, Instagrammable, and appealing, but the interior left much to be desired. It felt like a spot that was due for some renovations despite being a new restaurant. The ambiance wasn't one that I would enjoy dining in at. The food was disappointing, to say the least. I had high hopes after reviewing the Instagram page, but my pad Thai was so dry--even though I asked for extra sauce. I mean it was like they intentionally made it DRY. The wings also lacked in flavor despite their crunchy texture and color. Due to the construction of the takeaway box, by the time I got home the wings were also quite soggy. All in all, I wanted to like this place--it's a great concept but misses on a few major things. I don't think it's worth a second visit.

Had a great meal here! The Pad Thai with tofu was delicious, with great flavor and perfectly cooked tofu. The wonton chips with lime and garlic dip were fresh and tasty, and the beach drink had a nice coconut flavor that paired well with everything. On top of that, the service was fantastic--friendly and attentive staff made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

I've gotten such mixed reviews about this place so I finally decided to try for myself. The pad Thai had a good taste but nothing crazy. Missing some spices and the noodles were stuck together like mush. I wouldn't order it again. The wings were VERY tasty, if you like sweet. I think they'd do better fried just a little longer and with the option to modify spice levels. The order was placed through a delivery service so freshness was lacking. Overall this place gives affordable fast Thai.

First time I order delivery ,this restaurant donot know how to cook good fri rice and pad Thai,their fry rice like steam rice ,no flavor ,their pad Thai are terrible,their chicken are too long in freezer ,if they want to stay in business longer they need to change their chef ,donot how to cook good Asian food ,if they donot change their chef they will be out of business soon because I am a Asian restaurant owner myself I retired 5 year ago ....after 20 year in Asian restaurant business myself....

Definitely had higher hopes and was disappointed. Inside was very barren and seemed more like fast food Thai than fast casual. Food for our sit-down meal was served in a to-go box, seemed overly sauced, and drinks were very sugary. I would recommend just going to Nidda Thai down the road.

Very new, a very young inexperienced host at the order desk, difficult to understand. I ordered the Chicken satay Wrap and Laab Seasoning Fries. The wrap was fine but not more than standard fare, the fries were fresh but without explanation as to what Laab Seasoning is - the sauce provided was nice but there was a tiny (not exaggerated) amount was in a small cup. Enough for a taste but not enough for the serving of fries!. Service was not a part of the dining experience and no one asked about the meal or if I needed anything. No particular ambiance, some type of homemade tables, many constructed of bent rebar and a painted plywood top. Concrete floor. The restaurant needs more inviting decor to soften the stark appearance. This is a fast food type facility at best although my simple lunch was $18.00

This is a casual, quick-eats Thai spot in Montrose, with a cute vibe! There's a small parking lot for the restaurant that can hold about 6-7 cars, but there's also street parking nearby. There's lots of outdoor seating and a good amount of indoor seating. I ordered the drunken noodles and The Beach, a frozen piña colada cocktail. Service was fast and friendly! The food was pretty good-- definitely not the best drunken noodles I've ever had. I liked that they added lots of veggies and protein, and it had just the right amount of spice. Definitely worth the price if you're having a craving for drunken noodles. The cocktail was sweet, refreshing, and delicious. Their menu is super creative, featuring Thai-style sandwiches, which I will definitely be back to try! Plus, they're open til 2AM, so definitely a spot to check out after a late night.

This is such a great casual drop in spot. I've been here twice now and have been helped by the same employee. She is so gracious to welcome us in and is always excited to tell us about the menu items. The menu has a lot of options without being overwhelming. There is definitely something for everyone. The food is delicious and very affordable. It's a must try if you're in the Montrose area!

Best ever!!! Perfect post drink dinner :) oerfect for when you're done with the bars and need a bite to eat

This is the greatest restaurant. It's open until 2 am on the weekends!!! Best after drinking meal and during the deal meal

This is not a fine dining establishment, but is neat and clean with friendly helpful staff. Food was very good, beer and wine available. Kudos on the super imaginative packaging of food that opens to become a plate. Happy to see a new restaurant that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to eat at in Montrose.

I ordered the Crispy Wonton Pad Thai, the Drunken Noodles and the Mango Sticky Rice for desert. Everything I got was very flavorful and the staff made it spicier upon request.

One of the best fast food gems in all of Houston! Thai Tail's food is flavorful and filling. I can say that I've eaten there and ordered online many times.. I've never been disappointed!! - I highly recommend to try this place -

great food great service! they also have deals such as pad see ew for $10!! always quick too :) great vibe

So the hubby and I had really high hopes for this place, but we've been pretty disappointed in both the food and the service. We live around the corner and the restaurant that was there before was just ok and the Thai place down the street is not good at all. We also LOVE Kin Dee and go regularly, Thai Tale's sister restaurant. So ya, we were very excited when our Kin Dee waiter told us this spot was opening around the corner from us. We first ordered the chicken satay wrap and the fried rice with shrimp. The wrap was fairly tasteless, which will be a reoccurring theme in my review. The spinach wrap tasted like it was bought from the grocery store, I mostly tasted lettuce and unseasoned chicken, and what little flavors there was didn't feel like they went together. The shrimp fried rice was actually really good. It was fresh and flavorful. Vegans beware though! It's marked as vegan (without added protein), but it definitely contains egg. Next we tried the crispy wonton pad thai and the shrimp sandwich. Both were not good. The crispy wonton pad thai, which was listed as a "fan favorite", had this super thick; overly sugary sweet-and-sour sauce like the massed produced kind you'd get at a cheap Asian mall food court spot. The sauce was so heavy and so sweet, and the crispy part was so gritty and gross we couldn't eat them and had to remove the filling instead. The filling had absolutely no seasoning or flavor outside of the general flavors of shrimp and pork (btws, to my Jewish, Muslim, and pescatarian friends - they have pork in them and that's also not noted). There is absolutely no way on earth the crispy wontons are anyone's favorite. The shrimp sandwich also came on what tasted like a day-old Kroger brand hamburger bun. We removed it and put it on a brioche bun which was significantly better. Again, the actual inside of the shrimp patty had no seasoning, so as your biting down there's no layer of flavors, which you don't even think about the importance of until it's absent and you're palate is confused and disappointed. I'd recommend ordering it with extra pickles for some flavor. Next I took a stab at the drunken noodles with added chicken, as it was also listed as a fan favorite. I asked the guy if it was spicy and he said "Ya, it has a lot of spices" to which I asked for clarification, "Spices or spicy?". He smirked as if I was the dumb one and said "It has a lot of spices like garlic and onion and basil and salt and pepper. You know, spices". I replied, "Great, so it's not spicy? Because I can't eat spicy food" (I have an actual medical condition and random things like spicy food can potentially trigger it). He assured me it wasn't at all spicy. I get my food home, open it up and it's just red chili flakes and seeds staring me in the face. My husband, who loves spicy food, went to town, but again the feed back wasn't good. No flavor outside of the heat and he said it was indeed a very good amount of spicy and joked that it probably would have killed me. So 5 dishes down and we can only recommend the fried rice. They also don't have many drink options. They only have basic sodas, which we don't drink; thai tea, which I can't drink due to the condensed milk; and coconut water, which neither of us find enjoyable to drink while eating food. Their water jug has been out every time we attempted to dine in and both times we asked for water and the guy just looked at us and said, "Ya, it's out" and went back to folding to-go containers or fiddling with something in the back. Yep, sure is buddy! ‍ If you have any restrictions at all, ask A MILLION AND ONE QUESTIONS because there is either no to limited information provided on the menu or incorrect information provided on the menu. Well, actually, if you have any restrictions I wouldn't come here at all because even when asked repeatedly, they still don't provide correct information. Feels like a lawsuit waiting to happen They also serve even their dine-in customers in their to-go packaging, which is so incredibly wasteful. It's 2024. Society is too conscious for this kind of wastefulness. I'd give them only 1 star only for their only 1 good dish, but they get another 1 star for their awesome protein addition prices. It's very affordable to add a protein and that's always appreciated, even when the food you're paying for has no depth of flavor.

It was a wonderful experience. All the food was fresh, tasty and filling. My family and I were extremely fulfilled. I recommend the pad see ew, vegan tofu satay wrap. Fifty stars!

Would agree with William B's assessment completely. Lots of potential but the front counter communication leaves a lot to be desired. Coming for a quick lunch that perhaps includes smaller portions of the Entrees at half the price should be considered. Need more "sauce" options and incl Thai Fish Sauce. Also, my "medium spicy" Thai basil/rice dish had zero "heat" and a minimal hint of basil. The "Starters" require imagination and for me, some traditional items would be more appealing. A $20 (w tax & (no tip-separately) fast food take-out lunch is a non-starter. Hopeful mgmt will listen & pivot to addressing customer feedback.

The food here is amazing, extremely unique and tasty, the service is always amazing, and the place has the absolute best vibe all around. I wish they would expand to more locations! Love it and 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!

excellent service, quality food and very pleasant ambience! love it ! surely recommend it 100%!!