World Famous Rusty Pelican Restaurant

At the "World Famous Rusty Pelican Restaurant," a cherished local gem in Thailand, authentic American and Mexican flavors come alive. Founded by a passionate chef-owner from California, the restaurant offers a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere perfect for both solo diners and groups alike. Guests rave about the delectable burgers, homemade pulled pork, and vibrant vegan options. Enjoy their signature cocktails and relaxed outdoor seating as you chat with the friendly staff. With exceptional service and a menu that beautifully blends comfort and creativity, the Rusty Pelican truly captures the essence of a dining experience worth every visit.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- No wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Serves great cocktails
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Plenty of parking

Sara Jay

Apr 13,2025

I love Mexican food and to be able to get it all the way in Thailand was outstanding. I had enchiladas and my friend had fajitas. We both had drinks too. Everything was really good. And the owner came over to chat with us before we left. Super nice place with delicious food!

Usteena

Apr 12,2025

Loooved the food. Service incredible. Such a nice mexican restaurant

Carlo Hackelöer

Mar 26,2025

Tasty food and friendly staff!We had a Quesadilla, Nachos and a Burrito. Everything was tasty and especially the salsa on top was delicious.

jesse robbins

Mar 19,2025

This place is amazing it has great food and Cali-mex food the food is large portions here which I learned from the owner. I ordered too much and he said to start with just a few things at first. The owner is super nice and speaks English. So any one who wants a friendly English speaking restaurant Mexican should come visit the place it's a must. The place itself is very clean and organized. Things are newer here construction wise.

Megan Tognazzini

Mar 13,2025

Best Mexican food in Thailand! As a Californian this place was like nirvana. (Also they played Nirvana which was awesome). You can tell it was hard to source all the ingredients but they succeed in so many ways. Guacamole is legit and the fajitas were to die for after missing Mexican food for so many months. Came here two nights in a row.

Robbie Lewis

Mar 10,2025

Went for lunch in here today with my wife , we ordered tacos .... beef , pork , and my wife ordered the srimp. They where all fantastic the beef tacos where the best I have had in Thailand. The Ower came our to great us and had a short chat the service was great and the prices are very fair. Would definitely go back .

Jeff Tucker

Feb 15,2025

Local family run business with a chef/owner from California who is the font of all knowledge, especially knowledgeable about music and life in Los Angeles. Mexican food is great, they have in-house made pulled pork, and vegan and vegetarian options. Burgers are awesome. Frozen cocktails.

Linda Ambrová

Jan 2,2025

This food is a reason to stay in khao lak. We skipped a dinner at the paid tour to eat here again.Really nice and helpful owner and stuff.