When we lived in Peoria, we would go to Satara Thai about once a month. Personally, I think the food here is excellent. The service on the other hand, left a lot to be desired.
Earlier this year, the management changed and we visited Satara a couple of times before we moved to Paradise Valley. I have to say that the service was greatly improved.
Not dwelling on the past, I would definitely suggest Satara. The spring rolls are delightful and served with sweet chili and plum sauces that pair nicely with the delicate flavors of rice noodles and vegetables. My boyfriend would usually order the chicken panang curry, black pepper beef or the gangalee curry chicken. I am a fan of the pad thai and would rarely stray from this item on the menu, electing to sample bites from Shawn's plate. I've never had anything at Satara that I haven't liked.
My only suggestion would be to have a specialty cocktail menu. They might have this now but as of the last time we visited in March, they didn't.
New management has bumped up their score and now I would give Satara an easy 4. Good eats!