Jinda Cafe

What a gem! We stopped in town on our cross country road trip, it happened to be Valentine's Day. This is a small "mom and pop" joint but we dined in and were treated like VIPs. We had the soup, Jinda rolls, eggplant stir fry with tofu, egg fried rice, Thai tea, and brought home the mango sticky rice. Everything was delightful! The restaurant was very quiet, which was relaxing, and there were fresh flowers on the tables. Food was not fast (it seems they do a lot of take out business and it's a small operation) but we were comfortable and enjoyed each course as it came out. Highly recommend!

This is the best Thai food I have ever had! We drove from Lubbock (2.5 hours) to eat here. We arrived just at closing for lunch. They went above and beyond by letting us in to eat amazing food and gave first rate service! We will be back!

All the food we got was so amazing! Very well priced and a nice relaxing environment. Personally I’m a bit of a picky eater but the choices of spice level were really helpful

Very nice place, that was quite unexpected in such a small town. Plates were very delicious, good portions. I recommend the green curry or the garlic stir fry. The shrimp wraps are amazing. The staff was very friendly and continuously check on us and every. About half way through our meals the owner comes with a tray of their house soup and gave everyone one for free. Not sure if it's tradition or a welcomed surprise. Regardless the soup is very good and I would like to bottle it up for days when you are sick. I would definitely drive from Amarillo to this place,and look forward to my next visit in Clarendon to eat again.

Service slow as not enough staff But friendly staff and good food before a long road trip.

Amazing food. To be honest, for myself and the small group of colleagues that came in to dine here, this isn't our normal type of restaurant. Thankfully we we're feeling adventurous, after looking over the menu we had picked out items but at the last second went with our servers suggestion. Definitely a great choice. The portion size was very large, I couldn't even finish all of it. I highly recommend this place. My only complaint would be I wish the air conditioning worked a little better, but aside from that I would be making things up to complain about. Wonderful friendly staff. I felt like family there, truly a wonderful experience.

I stayed overnight in Clarendon on my way home to Denver. The woman at the front desk of my hotel recommended Jinda' Cafe and said they would deliver - a definite plus after being in the car all day. The food was amazing. I had the pineapple fried rice and mango sticky rice. The rice was perfectly seasoned and so delicious. The sticky rice was a perfect desert - sweet enough, but not too sweet. If you ever have to pass through Clarendon, I highly recommend this place!

I drive this route a lot, but somehow missed this gem of a restaurant. BEST BEST BEST food. Service was awesome, prices are great. Cannot wait to go past again and stop for soup and the best fried rice. There is a reason it has only 5 star reviews. A+++++

So nice and clean and soooo good. The ginger stir fry is positively amazing. I have eaten a lot of Asian food, this is top drawer cooking.

Cunning smile and friendliness! Beware of the $2.00 hot sauce charge and the other up charges that aren’t mentioned when you order! It’s hard to enjoy food like this !

Good food, incredible service. Thank you for welcoming me and being the perfect place to grab a bite and rest for a bit. :)

Best little gem off of 287 in the Texas Panhandle! Delicious, fresh food. Great service and family business. You can’t go wrong with stopping in here!

Great friendly people - Hong took good care of me when I was driving though - will stop by again next time I’m in town. Thank you!

Very nice owners, polite & gracious with advice & service. Had A5- Shrimp in a blanket for an appetizer, AWESOME! Had N4 Pad Woon Sen, amazing. Would have added some heat if I had known it was that mild on heat. Great food & service, can’t wait to return through Clarendon, TX.

This was a real surprise. The food was super, fresh ingredients freshly cooked and served by a very attentive owner. I gave 5 stars for atmosphere because even though the outside isn't all that great to look at, other customers create an friendly atmosphere inside. Try it.

Small clean and a great surprise. I had the jinda Roll as appetizer; ordered an e4 to go for main entree. The roll filled me up & had to eat e4 around wichita falls. They both were so good. I'll definitely stop every time they are open. Only open m-f 11-230 & 5-9.....

One of the best Thai meals I’ve ever had. Driving back home from Colorado to DFW and this place was a pleasant surprise. If I could give it more stars I would. Don’t judge the book by its cover. Though it looks like a small establishment, it was full of great service, a large helping of food, and a perfect menu. I recommend the Pad Thai, the Pineapple Chicken, and the Pho.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Jinda Cafe in Clarendon, Texas, and it was an exceptional experience. Don’t be fooled by the modest exterior of this little restaurant—what’s inside is well worth the visit! The menu boasts a delightful selection of Thai cuisine, with dishes like Shrimp fried rice and Chicken Satay standing out for their authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. The portions are generous, ensuring you leave satisfied.  The service is outstanding, with the owners going above and beyond to make your dining experience memorable. Their attentiveness and friendliness add to the overall charm of the cafe.

The food is delicious they are very attentive to the customer and the entrance they give this delicious first time we visit it and we leave satisfied

Amazing service, the owner was super sweet and kind, and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend!

A very chill hangout spot to eat amazing Thai food and enjoy the moment with your friends. Server was very friendly and the place is very clean and well managed

Don't worry about the outside. It's amazing food. What a find, fantastic Thai food in small town west Texas. Great Pho, great Thai friend rice.

Loved this place! The food tasted soo good. Haven’t had a tasty thai food like this for a long time.! Green curry Salmon was unique and well done.

Wow. What a hidden, little gem in little old Clarendon, Texas. One of the best Thai food places I’ve eaten at, as well as one of the best Khao Soi’s I’ve had. Everything at this place is top notch. I will be back.

Great little Thai spot for takeout on the way to Colorado. The owners were very friendly and even brought our food and a water bottle (free of charge) to our car in the rain. Make sure to call ahead to place your order since the majority of people do that (especially during COVID-19). I've attached the menu along with some of the plates we had. Would definitely go there again if I stop through.

You wouldn't think it, BUT..........its greatness.....owners/family are fantastic, as is the food.....not open currently on weekend, so if you're passing thru you have to catch em during the week......PROMISE you won't be disappointed...

I'm not from Clarendon, but happen to pass by every time I'm driving through. Definitely not passing by this place anymore without stopping. The staff was extremely friendly, the place was clean, and the food was downright AMAZING. I honestly never thought I would get 5 star Thai food in Clarendon, but it exists and it is here. Hands down one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever been to.

Matthew Benavides

One of the best Thai meals I’ve ever had. Driving back home from Colorado to DFW and this place was a pleasant surprise. If I could give it more stars I would. Don’t judge the book by its cover. Though it looks like a small establishment, it was full of great service, a large helping of food, and a perfect menu. I recommend the Pad Thai, the Pineapple Chicken, and the Pho.

Rosemary Barnett

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Jinda Cafe in Clarendon, Texas, and it was an exceptional experience. Don’t be fooled by the modest exterior of this little restaurant—what’s inside is well worth the visit! The menu boasts a delightful selection of Thai cuisine, with dishes like Shrimp fried rice and Chicken Satay standing out for their authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. The portions are generous, ensuring you leave satisfied.  The service is outstanding, with the owners going above and beyond to make your dining experience memorable. Their attentiveness and friendliness add to the overall charm of the cafe.

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A very chill hangout spot to eat amazing Thai food and enjoy the moment with your friends. Server was very friendly and the place is very clean and well managed

Buzz Carrick

Don't worry about the outside. It's amazing food. What a find, fantastic Thai food in small town west Texas. Great Pho, great Thai friend rice.

Alejandro alzaga

Amazing service, the owner was super sweet and kind, and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend!

Bill Stewart

You wouldn't think it, BUT..........its greatness.....owners/family are fantastic, as is the food.....not open currently on weekend, so if you're passing thru you have to catch em during the week......PROMISE you won't be disappointed...

shiva shankar

Loved this place! The food tasted soo good. Haven’t had a tasty thai food like this for a long time.! Green curry Salmon was unique and well done.

Ben Shawver

Wow. What a hidden, little gem in little old Clarendon, Texas. One of the best Thai food places I’ve eaten at, as well as one of the best Khao Soi’s I’ve had. Everything at this place is top notch. I will be back.

Tyler Rinker

Great little Thai spot for takeout on the way to Colorado. The owners were very friendly and even brought our food and a water bottle (free of charge) to our car in the rain. Make sure to call ahead to place your order since the majority of people do that (especially during COVID-19). I've attached the menu along with some of the plates we had. Would definitely go there again if I stop through.

THE PHALKON

I'm not from Clarendon, but happen to pass by every time I'm driving through. Definitely not passing by this place anymore without stopping. The staff was extremely friendly, the place was clean, and the food was downright AMAZING. I honestly never thought I would get 5 star Thai food in Clarendon, but it exists and it is here. Hands down one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever been to.

The food hobo

I drive this route a lot, but somehow missed this gem of a restaurant. BEST BEST BEST food. Service was awesome, prices are great. Cannot wait to go past again and stop for soup and the best fried rice. There is a reason it has only 5 star reviews. A+++++

My husband and I were on our way home from Colorado, and we stopped at this small cafe, and we were surprised with the quality of the food and amazing customer service.

Delicious!! We eat lots of thai in many states. One of the best! Very, very fresh!!! Such nice people, also. Will eat there again if we come this way again. Such a gem!!

Friend was feeling down and the guy gave him tea AND chicken broth on the house. Genuinely some of the best service I’ve ever seen. A tiny little shop with a nice aesthetic and amazing food. 10/10 would recommended

The food was really good. We felt like long-awaited guests due to the hospitality and politeness of the service. It is a great lunch spot if you are travelling through the area. They also have plenty of vegetarian options.

Best Thai food in the Texas Panhandle. I eat here every single time I'm in town. The owners could not be nicer people. So accommodating 🫶🏼

As authentic as they come. Coming from Arizona, I definitely was not expecting these flavors in small town Texas. It’s a family run business and will definitely be back to support whenever I am in town again.

What a lovely little gem in Clarendon! We were thrilled to stumble upon this. The food was delicious. I enjoyed Khao Soi with tofu, and my companions enjoyed the pad Thai and pineapple fried rice. Definitely the best option in Clarendon.

The food was authentic and delicious, and the coffee was simply to die for. I highly recommend this place; we often eat Thai, and this is one of the best. We were traveling from Dallas to New Mexico and it was the perfect stop. The owners were friendly, and the service was amazing.

R Rodriguez

My husband and I were on our way home from Colorado, and we stopped at this small cafe, and we were surprised with the quality of the food and amazing customer service.

K W

Best Thai food in the Texas Panhandle. I eat here every single time I'm in town. The owners could not be nicer people. So accommodating 🫶🏼

Gilberto Vargas

Friend was feeling down and the guy gave him tea AND chicken broth on the house. Genuinely some of the best service I’ve ever seen. A tiny little shop with a nice aesthetic and amazing food. 10/10 would recommended

Elodia Samora

The food was authentic and delicious, and the coffee was simply to die for. I highly recommend this place; we often eat Thai, and this is one of the best. We were traveling from Dallas to New Mexico and it was the perfect stop. The owners were friendly, and the service was amazing.

James

Cunning smile and friendliness! Beware of the $2.00 hot sauce charge and the other up charges that aren’t mentioned when you order! It’s hard to enjoy food like this !

Michael DeSmet

Delicious!! We eat lots of thai in many states. One of the best! Very, very fresh!!! Such nice people, also. Will eat there again if we come this way again. Such a gem!!

Margarita

The food was really good. We felt like long-awaited guests due to the hospitality and politeness of the service. It is a great lunch spot if you are travelling through the area. They also have plenty of vegetarian options.

Frankie Lister

As authentic as they come. Coming from Arizona, I definitely was not expecting these flavors in small town Texas. It’s a family run business and will definitely be back to support whenever I am in town again.

mark biegler

So nice and clean and soooo good. The ginger stir fry is positively amazing. I have eaten a lot of Asian food, this is top drawer cooking.

No dining in drive thru only have room for two semi’s call in orders only I totally enjoyed the Kow Pad Maknad huge portions cashews pineapple not to strong of flavor very balanced US 287 in Clarendon Texas not a fancy place but the food is good most places like this has a great clientele

This place was fairly hidden, but was a great place to stop by and have dinner on the way out from Texas. The dishes such as the Yellow Curry and Drunken Noodles were two of my favorites and were filled with delicious flavor and taste. The people there were also very friendly!

Really enjoyed the restaurant, staff was very friendly and food tasted amazing. The one bad thing was that both mine and my brothers meal were supposed to come with the house soup and neither of the meals actually came with it. Side note the bathroom is one room for both genders and only has room for one person at a time.

A nice place to stop for food on your way through. The host was incredibly kind, offered us free soup and coffees to take on our way with us. The food was good, our only complain was that it was quite cold inside the restaurant. The photo is of their Pad Kee Mao.

We came to eat for our daughter's birthday. Another family came in behind us. They took the order of the other family and ignored us for 30 mins. My daughter was crushed, she loves Thai food. We left to find somewhere else to eat.