Lil Rita's Grill House (Thai Cuisine)

The only place in the Rio Grande Valley with Authentic Thai food. Best Noodle dish: Pad Thai Shrimp with a side of steamed rice Best Soup: Tom Yum Goong (shrimp) Best rice dish: Tiger Cried (medium cooked beef)

The service was excellent. When we told our waitress it was our first time there, she took the time to explain the menu and make suggestions. The food was brought out promptly and was delicious.

Delicious panang curry. Pad thai was awesome. Thai tea is also very well made. Very polite service but not the fastest. It is worth the wait, however. Portions are not the biggest, but again, they are worth it. Very homemade Thai.

Arguably the best authentic Thai restaurant in the valley. I lived in Thailand, and this is about as close as you can get from southern TX to the real thing. Don’t expect any mexicanization of this... eat it as it was designed to be... Thai food. Been here many times and It never disappoints. Gang keow wan eggplant, green curry and coconut milk. It’s the bomb!

Lovely place! Great food. Awesome service. Our waiter was very patient with us despite us not knowing what we wanted. Did not catch the gentleman’s name, but many thanks! Been to lil ritas a handful of times and it is always a pleasant experience!

Cozy little restaurant that serves great thai food prepared to order, so you get it fresh and hot. For an appetizer, ask for the spring rolls- they're delicious!

My wife had eaten there before. I’ve never eaten from there; ordered pick up. The inside was interesting to say the least. Lady I met there was very nice. I ordered the Tiger Cried spicy. Great flavor and spice did not take away from the enjoyment. My wife ordered the Pad Pack mild with tofu. She added a little of the spice included on the side and said it made it better. Tried a bite of hers and it was delicious. I will be going for a sit down. Limited hours but highly recommended meal.

Recently, the Wife and me had an opportunity to stop in on this hidden gem of Harlingen when it comes to Truly Authentic Thai cuisine. At first glance, you arrive to think that you are going to visit someone at their home but as soon as you open the door, you are greeted with wonderful aroma of herbs and spices that are permutating the room from the kitchen. We were welcomed by two lovely ladies (Sarah and Steph) who advised us to sit where we would like. The cozy atmosphere was very warming and inviting to where we did not feel like we were in restaurant but rather visiting family. We looked over the menu and decided for trying out a few different options. Thai Iced Tea: Sweet and bold that blended quite well together but should be taken in stride as if you are not careful, you will finish this drink quickly and no refills are included with it. Spring Rolls: The fresh rolls were great but what set them off was having them placed on fresh spinach to compliment the Peanut and Garlic Vinegar Dipping sauces. Pad Thai w/ Shrimp: This dish absolutely screams "Made with love from Bangkok" as the flavors mixed with spicy goodness was a homerun in my books as it has been quite a long time that i have not had great Thai food. Pad Wun Sen w/chicken: Glass noodles stir fry with mushrooms, egg, cherry tomatoes, onions and cilantro was a balance of sweet and savory. The wife mentioned that it was a little salty for her taste but when mixed in with the jasmine rice, it blended great. Each portion was made just right, not too little or too much. For those who complain that the portions are too small, there are all you can eat buffet places down the road. As for the pricing, Each entree plate was about 15/ person which is appropriate for the authentic flavors that can not be substituted with local markets as many of the ingredients have to be imported. Overall, if you have not had a chance to stop in, you do not know what you are missing and expect that we will be returning again soon hungry for another great meal. Thank you Sarah and Steph for the amazing service and conversation.