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Thai Smile

42746 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-4473
(760) 341-6565
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Ranked #11 of 71 restaurants in Rancho Mirage
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Top Contributor
70 reviews 70 reviews
65 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

I eat here a lot. I love the food. Five stars easy, but not today. I walked into a Sauna. I was hungry after work. It was about 106 degrees outside. The room was 82. I asked the manager to do something. He said, it doesn't work well with people coming in and out. I looked around, only 5 other... More

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Cambridge, Canada
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Thai Smile in Rancho Mirage is the best Thai restaurant in the Palm Springs area. The food is outstanding, the service is great, and the prices are reasonable. Make sure you make a reservation.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We love being able to go to our local and privately owned resturants. Thai Smile is one of the BEST in Rancho Mirage! For lunch the plates are very satisfying and plenty to fill ones tummy. A la Carte selections are authentic, kept on a American palate degree of temprature though can be spiced up if you ask. Real Thai... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

On a recent stay in Rancho Mirage, our hotel recommended Thai Smile. What a find. We went without a reservation and it was packed for a Monday night. The owner could not have been nicer and tried to make our wait as comfortable as possibe. It was well worth the wait, which ended up not being too long. The food,... More

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Sun Valley, Idaho
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

My wife enjoys Thai food so we made reservations at Thai Smile for her birthday with our 3 teenage girls. Maybe this is the best in the Palm Desert area but we were disappointed based upon our expectations after reading the reviews. Everything was average. We live out of state and will pass on Thai food in this region in... More

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Palm Desert, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

If you have never tried Thai food this is a good place to start. The food is fresh and well prepared; the service is attentive and pleasant.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

No longer associated with the Thai Smile of Palm Springs, this spot has a more upscale atmosphere and a few more selections than does its Palm Springs predecessor. Reservations are a must in season, not necessary at other times. recommend without hestitation.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

My favorite Thai place for consistent, great food. The lunch menu is affordable, and service is fast. Very authentic, but the secret is out, this place is BUSY!! But worth the wait!!

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Lambertville
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

This is a must when the desert. Food is always fresh and delicious. Staff is unremarkable. Every dish is different.

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Temecula, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We recently visited Palm Desert and wanted to avoid "tourist food" from the hundreds of chain restaurants in that area. A local from the area pointed us in the direction of Thai Smile in Rancho Mirage. The food was delicious and fresh. Our waiter was extremely attentive and surprised us at the end of the meal by bringing out two... More

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