Pinto Thai Bistro

Excellent Thai spot at the beach! Owner Jan is a sweetheart and is greeted by many regulars. Apart from the usual Thai fare, Chicken Curry Puffs are a tasty app you don't find often, and atypical mains include Khao Soi (a very flavorful curry noodle soup), Kra Pow Kai Dow (stir fried vegetables with a fried egg) and Eggplant Garlic Sauce, each with its choice of protein. Among the protein choices, (pro tip) the tofu comes as fried triangles by default but can be subbed for "steamed" cubes, and the crispy duck is tastier than most other Thai places. Only constructive criticism (and it's a criticism of virtually all Thai restaurants in the area) is that sometimes the veggies seem to be added 45-60 seconds too late in the cooking process, which leads to a slightly undercooked texture/result. One final quibble (also of virtually all Thai places) is that carrots are sliced into thin scalloped coins, which really are an awkward shape for most of the dishes (not to mention unnatural looking) - carrots would be better sliced into sticks. It's a little uncanny how most Thai restaurants seem to have signed a silent pledge to shape their carrots into coins with scalloped edges...

Came here for lunch. The place is small with very few tables but we were seated right away. I love noodles so I ordered Khao Soi with chicken as protein. The curry flavor is on point, so delicious! I didn't particularly like the fried egg noodles, I would just prefer them like normal, boiled and soak under those yummy curry soup! My husband ordered the Crispy Duck, it was indeed crispy and tasty. However, I feel like the portion is small for the price. Overall, we enjoyed our lunch!

Has gone down hill. Very disappointing. Was so good when it first opened. It supplanted Buddha Belly and other places, but not any more.

Been looking for a place here in Jacksonville that serves Khao Soi. Found. This place and it didn't disappoint us. Everything we ordered was delicious. Khao Soi is flavorful. Pad Thai with fried chicken was tasty giving a twist to the normal chicken pad Thai we typically get. The pinto fried rice and Pra ram were amazing. The place is a little small about 4 tables only but service was good. We will definitely be back to try it other dishes and get our Khao Soi again.

Unfortunately, this place was just ok. I ordered lumpia, green curry with extra chicken, and pad see ew with extra chicken. The pad see ew was a huge portion and tasted pretty good but lacked extra chicken (or they give very little chicken to begin with). The green curry had ok flavor but was super watery. I much prefer the green curry at green papaya. The lumpia was very good, but not good enough to make me come back. I'd possibly try them again if in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to make a visit.

Walked in at 424 to be told they will open back up at 430, when there were 4 employees just sitting there... nope not going back....

I have an obsession with this place. The Khao Soi is an absolute must. Everything is good tho, not a HUGE fan of their pad Thai but I really love this place.

Cozy little gem that's a short walk from the beach. My fiancee and I found this place online when we were looking for a post-beach bite. The employees were very friendly and welcoming when we came in. We were lucky to snag a table as there are only about 4 (I told you it was cozy lol). Anyway, we tried the app platter, fried chicken pad thai and masamam curry with chicken. The entrees were delicious, with the appetizers especially tasting fresh. You expect your entrées to be cooked to order, but sometimes the apps at restaurants can taste pre-made or from frozen. These DID NOT. They were all very tasty. This place is probably one of the top 5 Thai restos I've ever tried. Kudos to the kitchen and staff.P.S.- The Thai tea is great too!

I was visiting Jacksonville and discussing food with my Granny. I found out she had never had Thai before. Pinto was nearby and I decided to take her. Pinto is a very small place tucked into a strip mall. I honestly did not expect much based off the outside. Thankfully, I was blown away! With some guidance from me and based on her preferences, my Granny ordered a Pad Thai special that had fried chicken. I told her it typically doesn't come with fried chicken, but the rest of it was what to expect with future orders of Pad Thai. She also discovered that she likes bean sprouts! I ordered the Pra Ram (Thai Peanut Sauce). It was perfect. Exactly what I wanted. It had a thick, peanuty sauce. The chicken was delicious. It came with broccoli and a side of white rice. I kept eating well past being full because it was so good. The portions were huge too. We took some home. My only complaint is that some of the prices were high. I wanted to have her to try the Roti too (especially since she has never had curry), but not for an extra $8.50. We also had amazing service. Our waiter was attentive and kind. He explained the different heat levels to my Granny. We did not have to wait long for anything. Overall, it was a great experience. I would take her here again in the future.

Delicious!! Order takeout and the chicken puffs for appetizers were absolutely delicious and my favorite thing I ordered. Quality 10/10, would definitely return again.