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Family owned and operated since 1994. We are a Lao/Thai restaurant that delights lunch and diners with a diverse menu. Popular dishes here include Som Tum, Larb, Sticky rice, Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Pad See Eiw, and Yellow Curry, which are often accompanied by specialty drinks. The menu also features a range of options from vegetarian delights like Spicy Eggplant to various curries and pan-fried noodles, ensuring a broad appeal to different tastes. Dessert offerings such as Mango Sticky Rice provide a sweet end to the meal. With a customer rating of 4.8, our restaurant is a favored choice for Lao and Thai cuisine lovers.
Relaxed eatery serving up an assortment of Thai & Lao dishes in an open & airy atmosphere.
Hours
| Friday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5421 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: (619) 263-0914
Website: https://www.sangdaorestaurant.com/
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Reviews
regis kwong
While in San Diego for the New Year, we visited Sang Dao for lunch this past Saturday and had a great experience! It’s a very casual spot, the interior isn’t the most modern, but the vibe is super friendly and the service is efficient.
The food was honestly delicious.
• Pad Thai: This was a highlight for me. The noodle texture was just right, and I loved that it had that tangy vinaigrette flavor and plenty of peanuts.
• Tom Kha: Very good with a rich, creamy coconut soup base.
• Dessert: We finished with the palm seeds and tapioca dessert soup, which was excellent.
If you are looking for solid Thai food in La Mesa without the fuss, this is the place.
… moreThe food was honestly delicious.
• Pad Thai: This was a highlight for me. The noodle texture was just right, and I loved that it had that tangy vinaigrette flavor and plenty of peanuts.
• Tom Kha: Very good with a rich, creamy coconut soup base.
• Dessert: We finished with the palm seeds and tapioca dessert soup, which was excellent.
If you are looking for solid Thai food in La Mesa without the fuss, this is the place.
Huyen Nguyen
Extremely friendly service. Affordable, extensive menu. Food wasn’t bad but the sweet and salty contents weren’t balanced too well, as some dishes were either too sweet or too salty. Chef was quite heavy handed that night, I guess. Will have to remember this place to return and try other items off the menu.
… moreKelly Sypraseuth
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First come, first serve with no reservations, and they still managed to accommodate our last-minute group of 17. That alone says a lot.
My family came down from Sacramento to visit, and this was the first place I wanted to take them. We’ve been coming here for many years, and the experience is always consistent. The customer service has always been superb.
They were incredibly welcoming to my kids, nieces, and nephews. The staff went out of their way to make them feel special with small gifts and complimentary items, which really meant a lot to our family. Even with a large group, the service never felt rushed or chaotic.
The food was bomb as always. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly why this spot has been our go-to for years. Great food paired with genuine, family-friendly service is hard to find, but this place delivers every time.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place that treats you like family and keeps you coming back.
… moreFirst come, first serve with no reservations, and they still managed to accommodate our last-minute group of 17. That alone says a lot.
My family came down from Sacramento to visit, and this was the first place I wanted to take them. We’ve been coming here for many years, and the experience is always consistent. The customer service has always been superb.
They were incredibly welcoming to my kids, nieces, and nephews. The staff went out of their way to make them feel special with small gifts and complimentary items, which really meant a lot to our family. Even with a large group, the service never felt rushed or chaotic.
The food was bomb as always. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly why this spot has been our go-to for years. Great food paired with genuine, family-friendly service is hard to find, but this place delivers every time.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place that treats you like family and keeps you coming back.
Kai Shaikh
Larb (with chicken) and sticky rice were excellent. As were the tapioca balls with pork inside (sakoo yat sai). People were very friendly and patiently answered my questions about the wide selection of prepared foods and sauces at the front.
… moreNicole Steen
My bf brought me take out from this place and I was so happy. He said it was super busy with a lot of people and great ambiance. It was my first time trying it and everything tasted so good. He brought me the Drunken noodles with chicken, Golden Wings, and fried rice. I love that they served us such big portions. The rice was good and spicy, noodles were flavorful, and wings were crispy and tasty. I can’t wait to go back and actually dine in and try more stuff.
… moreHannah Marquez
I’m a very judgemental person, so it’s rare for a restaurant to get everything right. They got everything right, especially the som tum! Keep in mind while ordering that the portion sizes are huge!!!
… moreusijon18
This is a chill and casual restaurant with excellent authentic Laotian and Thai dishes. I got drunken noodles and they were perfectly spicy, full of color and fresh veggies, and tasty noodles with tofu. I had to take a few breaks to cool my mouth down (that’s a good thing). The dish was also very generous portion for the price of $13, plus great service too and kept my cup filled with ice cold water. Menu has many options- I want to go again and try the curry fried rice.
… moreMichael Nazarinia
Stopped in here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised with the quality taste and portion size of the plates here.
The server we had was very nice and attentive and the others sever came to help and they work in a team.
Nam Cao dish was delicious with house made sausage chopped up.
Had the drunken noodle with beef and it was mild as requested.
What made this dish so tasty was the balance of the flavor not too sweet, spicy, acidic or bland.
Lots of Thai places kind of skimp on the vegetables and this place does not.
Was super impressed with how fast dishes came out.
The spring rolls with shrimp were very fresh delicious and crunchy and were the largest portions of nearly anywhere else I’d ever been to.
Parking wasn’t bad but the spots are small you will get a door ding more likely than not.
It definitely feels homey and like you’ve been to a foreign land, it’s very family friendly; highly recommend this place order to go if you want but eating in will also be very good.
… moreThe server we had was very nice and attentive and the others sever came to help and they work in a team.
Nam Cao dish was delicious with house made sausage chopped up.
Had the drunken noodle with beef and it was mild as requested.
What made this dish so tasty was the balance of the flavor not too sweet, spicy, acidic or bland.
Lots of Thai places kind of skimp on the vegetables and this place does not.
Was super impressed with how fast dishes came out.
The spring rolls with shrimp were very fresh delicious and crunchy and were the largest portions of nearly anywhere else I’d ever been to.
Parking wasn’t bad but the spots are small you will get a door ding more likely than not.
It definitely feels homey and like you’ve been to a foreign land, it’s very family friendly; highly recommend this place order to go if you want but eating in will also be very good.
Vanessa Maldonado
Talk about going to flavortown! I had to do a return visit order the same thing cuz I I couldn’t shake the memory of the Choo Chee dish, I left for some yummy rice crackers I have watermelon syrup all over them and some chicken skins. I feel like I always have to hit this place whenever I’m in the San Diego area Incredible servers here ! They deserve so much love
… moreKevin Garcia
Hidden gem near city heights/ college avenue. This hole in the wall Thai/laotian establishment offers quality food and service at an affordable price. I went here with my Gf and ordered the drunken noodles, red curry and lard salad. Everything came out fresh and portions were reasonable for the price. I believe it’s family owned and the servers are part of the family so you can tell they take pride in delivering quality customer satisfaction!
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