Panda Express
$ • Chinese, Fast FoodAbout Panda Express
Customers' Favorites
Orange Chicken Fried Rice Chow Mein
Build Your Own Plate - 1 Full Side
Vegetables and Show Meatballs
Honey Sesame Chicken Breast
Mushroom Chicken
Side Chow Mein
Broccoli Beef
Bigger Plate
Family Meal
Bowl
Panda Express Reviews
151 ratings
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Clean restaurant, very positive and helpful staff, and clean restrooms. Food was hot and ready. This was the third place that we stopped at when we were looking for a place to use the restroom and eat.
They won our business by having a restroom. I guess that's a short supply in El Cajon.
They won our business by having a restroom. I guess that's a short supply in El Cajon.
Panda is Panda, but a lot of times different places have a small distinct taste. It's usually because of the rush or the atmosphere/customers. This panda in particular is pretty good. The food is great and the service is typical (friendly, accepting, etc...), but when i entered it was pretty close to closing. And seeing the long line had me thinking they were going to take forever especially because they had most of the food in the back already. But kudos yo the staff that were...read full review
Although the website states they close at 10:30 PM, we arrived just before 10:00 PM to find the staff already packing up. We apologized and mentioned the online hours, which caught them by surprise. Even though it's always a bit frustrating to have customers walk in right as you're winding down, the team handled it with incredible grace. The cook prepared our food without any hesitation, and it tasted fantastic. These guys deserve a raise, a paid day off, and a paid night out...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 9:30AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 9:30AM - 10PM |
Panda Express is a popular casual dining restaurant that offers a range of Chinese-inspired dishes. The food is generally well-received, and the Santee location is noted for better service and faster food preparation. Some customers have reported issues with pickup orders, like missing items such as extra sauce, and unclear instructions for order retrieval. However, many customers have praised the friendly staff, including Laurie and Nataleen, who provided great service during their visits. The food is hot, affordable, and offers a good amount for the price, making it a great deal for those looking for a filling meal. For example, the orange chicken and teriyaki chicken are favorites, especially when paired with fried rice and noodles. Overall, Panda Express seems to provide a decent dining experience, but improvements in communication and attention to detail could enhance customer satisfaction.