Rice by Mama Camarillo

4.4 ( 132 reviews )
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$10–20
330 N Lantana St #22, Camarillo, CA 93010, United States
+1 805-482-1739

Welcome to Rice by Mama Camarillo, where flavor and hospitality collide in a delightful Thai culinary experience. Located conveniently next to Cronies, this restaurant has quickly garnered a loyal following among locals and visitors alike.

First-time diners have been mesmerized by the bold taste profiles of dishes like the drunken noodles and the rich seafood soup, praised for their robust flavors. Many customers echo similar sentiments about the red and yellow curries, highlighting their well-balanced heat that tantalizes the palate without overwhelming it. Family-friendly and accommodating, the staff goes out of their way to ensure your comfort, making it ideal for larger gatherings.

The ambiance strikes a perfect blend of casual and cozy, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Diners have particularly enjoyed the spicy fried rice, paired with fresh salads and crispy spring rolls—true comfort food at its best. Portions are generous, encouraging sharing and second helpings, much to the delight of guests who find themselves eager to return. Overall, Rice by Mama Camarillo stands out as a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Thai cuisine in an inviting environment.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Rice by Mama Camarillo

B “Gonzo” Hong
Jun 30,2025
1st timer. Local. Been waiting for the Cam location to open after hearing about the Ventura location from friends. It’s right next door to Cronies which can have a very busy loud crowd so your choices are inside or outside. I’m not a huge Thai fan, still figuring out what I like but the drunken noodles were really good and the seafood soup my brother had was EXTREMELY Flavorful! Such strong flavors that I could only take a couple sips. The staff is accommodating - for our large group of 6, they moved outside tables to accommodate and turned on the heater. They even included 18% gratuity in the bill for the group of 6. I will def go back and try the curry - they have red, green, and yellow. FYI - the plates and soups are SHAREABLE - we didn’t realize that when we all ordered something. Had leftovers to take home.
Chris Westwood
Jun 29,2025
Arguably the best Thai food in the area and worth the 20 min drive to get there :) Quick service and food is a flavor bomb! Highly recommend their red and yellow curry, drunken noodles, pad Thai, & chicken satay. Medium heat is perfect with everything. You can feel it however it doesn't blow your palette up. Always friendly and make you feel welcome.
Amber Deatherage
Jun 28,2025
My husband and I had a fantastic lunch here! We tried the 14.95 lunch special and ordered the Spicy Fried Rice (very spicy, without basil). It came with a fresh side salad and a crispy spring roll—everything was absolutely delicious! The service was incredibly attentive, and the restaurant had a clean, comfortable atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and a welcoming dining experience.
Chris Parker
Jun 22,2025
We had lunch at Rice by Mama in Camarillo, which just opened yesterday in the spot next to the closed 3-screen movie theater on Lantana. We know a lot of people who’ve been to the Ventura location but this was our first time eating at Rice by Mama. WOW, is it good! We got pad thai and green curry plus thai iced coffee and thai iced tea. The flavor of the noodles and curry had a richness that is rare. This might already be the best Thai food in Camarillo
Marilyn Chi
Jun 11,2025
Many of my friends have been raving about this place which also has another location from Ventura. Thus, I had to try it to see for myself how it is compared to other local Thai restaurants. I have to say that the dishes we ordered had its unique taste to it. We tasted that the dishes were a tad bit sweeter than the other restaurants. The Tom kha noodle soup was much more coconuty and thick in taste. It was delicious! We had also ordered the Pad Woon sen, pad see ew, and pad kee mao. All the dishes were delicious and filling. They had given a generous portion of food. It is located at The corner of the center next to Cronies. Service was excellent. Ambiance was casual.
Sam Jones
Mar 22,2025
Just happened upon a place with no reviews and got lucky. Excellent fare at an affordable price. Delicious appetizers, try the crab Rangoon, the fried calamari is good and fresh. I had the green curry with chicken and tried the green curry mixed seafood and they were outstanding! Service was exceptional and friendly. We will be back!
MJ M
Mar 21,2025
A friendly female staff’s service was excellent (probably owner). All Thai food I ordered were very tasteful and well seasoned. Fresh proteins and vegetables. Pineapple fried rice is somewhat different from usual ones of Thai restaurants as curry sauce was added. Only one wish about pinaeapple rice is about checkin to be less dry.
Sarah
Mar 10,2025
Warm friendly service, and amazing food! If you're looking for flavor, look no further! Delicious Khao Soi, and fresh crispy crab rangoon at a very reasonable price. We will definitely be back!

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