Thai Esan — Restaurant in Austin

I think Banthai Express just became my go-to for a local Thai spot in southwest Austin. I was recommended this food truck by some Thai friends who said all of their dishes are solid. I've been here several times and ordered a variety of dishes and have enjoyed them all. The food is fresh, flavorful, and piping hot each time I order. It's easy to order both online, and just walk up to the window and order on the spot. There are a wide variety of dishes, and something for everyone in the family.

One thing I especially like about Banthai is that the dishes that are supposed to be spicy have some heat to them. Often I find Thai restaurants, in America at least, I think end up catering to people who want to order spicy dishes but don't actually like spicy food (go figure)...so the rest of us who do like...

I ate here for the first time on Sunday for dinner. I got the chicken pad thai medium spicy and tried some of their fried rice with chicken. I also decided to try their Thai Tea. Best pad thai I have had in Austin. I am huge fan of thai food and I have tried pad thai in Austin almost everywhere. This place takes the cake for the best pad thai I have ever had. It reminded me of Thailand when I visited. The service was so friendly. Their fried rice was also delicious and packed with flavors. Their thai tea was next level. It tasted like authentic thai tea from a Thailand vendor. This is easily best thai food I have had. You must eat here if you enjoy thai food. You will not be disappointed. 10/10. I...

food is pretty good. I'd give it 5 stars but i have a complaint.

i know that we are in a pandemic, but they have recently changed to online orders only. this is an additional $1.50 i called their # one day about 10 times thinking they were slammed only to get a text asking me to place order online. i order from here bc of the competitive prices. if this is some "sly" way of getting more money out of us, it's not okay. i dont think their pos charges them $1.50 per swipe of card. not even close. either way, i don't understand why they don't do phone order anymore OR WAIVE the online fee. it's kind of slimy. if i get a compelling reason for this other than maximizing income i will fix...