Panda Express

8011 University Ave, La Mesa
(619) 462-6836

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Claire Sanders

I go here all the time and have always had amazing experiences this last time I think they had a lot of online orders because they seemed to have a lot of orders open all over the place. It’s normally where you follow your food and watch them scoop but this time we gave our order and then waited for our name to be called. We had two items in our order incorrect. Food at panda is good tho so it is fine but we wanted orange chicken not giant sliced chicken and we wanted broccoli beef but we got it without the sauce that it is normally in it is plan meat and brocolli

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Susan Prado

I came in at 8:20pm on July 2,2025 . The lady that helped me with my order was rude and inpatient her name was CHERRY . When I come in to any Panda Express the cashier’s are always so polite and friendly. Also there was no Benjiam beef or white rice . There was a wait over 15 minutes. Although Salis and Jemar were super polite and friendly. Hopefully this review gets seen from corporate it is not okay to have these type of attitudes in a workplace. She was also rude to the cooks raising her voice for sides without a please . Not okay !!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Saint

Came in an hour and a half before closing and the employees complained amongst each other as if I could not hear. I have worked in food and I understand coming in 30 mins till close or 5 minutes till close but a full 1.5 hours?! At least speak where I’m not in ears reach??? Having an attitude because you have to do your job is mind boggling to me.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

olivia kinard

Won’t eat here again got 3 items and a 2 item before closing they gave me both sides in another side carton so small I got orange chicken in one and teriyaki in another was smaller than the portion in the to go plate I will never go here again prices go up portions decrease they changed there side portion it’s as big as a ring pop sad bye panda never again telling my friends to

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Gus Ricon

Every time , less and smaller portions for more money ….

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Plate, Diet Coke - 20oz Bottle, Beijing Beef, Fried Rice

Jonah Lopez

Rude workers, I asked for a manager and they all were acting weird. They then brought someone who was in a regular uniform, who was clearly not a manager to come lie to my face. Talk about unprofessional ???

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ryancw75

The only Panda I’ll go to, best staff, super clean, and quick with food refills. They are happy to see you use the Panda app and root you on with accumulating points. Open fairly late too which is awesome for those “I really don’t feel like cooking but need to eat something” days. Check em out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Super Greens, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Chow Mein

Jesus San Miguel (JSM)

We were able to use a 50% off coupon with no issues. In and out in minutes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Chow Mein

Ibrahim Lee

Staff are nice and food is good!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Bruno Borges

Normally I don’t receive popular chains like this but the staff was super quick and friendly, and although it was busy at lunchtime, there’s was no wait and all the food was fresh & constantly being replaced. Great team & manager

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bebe Genie

What can I say? I do my shopping here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Javidullah Karyar

I did not feel management here. Stupid and disrespectful workers.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Selamawit

My goodness, Beesan should be voted as employee of the month. She explained and helped me as to how to get rewarded with the Panda App. On my phone.I highly recommend this location. It is so clean and customer service is 10/10.Thank you Beesan, keep up the good work.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Super Greens, Chow Mein

Zach

As a man that also works in a Kitchen I understand when you're trying to close but people keep putting in last minute orders. I honestly can't fathom why this place has only a 3.9 and others in San diego are higher. This one at least gave me fresh food when they didn't have any teriyaki at thr moment I ordered. Yes I had to wait longer but it was fresh, workers didn't complain, and the nice girl at thr counter gave me a free cold drink for my wait. All the other ones never do that for me and they always forget the sauces and etc. I asked for on my ticket. For the price you can't beat it. Thanks guys and ignore these nasty comments. As a Kansas dude I think some of these girlscouts just like to complain...lol

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken Teriyaki Chicken, Chow Mein

Floriberto Pineda

Súper bad service we are 3 people waiting for chowmain, orange chicken and teriyaki more than 8 minutes

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