Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant
Proper Mexican on Pai's main road, open ten in the morning till nearly midnight every day.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–23:30
- Learn the Spice Scale
- Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
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See pricesWhy go, and how to do it well
Pai runs on banana pancakes and pad thai, so a kitchen doing straight Mexican rather than a backpacker approximation of it is worth knowing about. That's the pitch here, and it's why the place stays busy. No fusion angle, no reinvention. Just the traditional preparations done properly, which lands well when you've had a week of the same three Thai dishes on repeat.
The room matches the town: casual, slow, nobody rushing you out. It sits on Chai Songkhram Road, the main drag, so you can fold it into an afternoon of wandering or make it the sit-down dinner before the night market and bars get going. My advice is to come early evening. Dinner service pulls a steady crowd and getting a table before 18:30 saves you standing about.
Kitchen hours are genuinely generous, which matters in a town where a lot of places shut when they feel like it. Late lunch, early dinner, proper late dinner, all covered.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant, round out your day in Pai with contrasting stops nearby.
138 Chai Songkhram Rd, Tambon Wiang Tai, Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
Use Grab for Delivery
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Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant worth visiting?
Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant holds a 4.8★ rating from 2,759 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Pai.
What are the opening hours of Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant?
Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant is typically open 10:00-23:30 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant?
The best months to visit Pai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (hot & hazy).
Where is Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant located?
Centrico Pai Mexican Restaurant is at 138 Chai Songkhram Rd, Tambon Wiang Tai, Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand, in Pai. Getting around Pai: Motorbike rental (essential — ฿150/day); Bicycle rental for town.
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