China Panda Garden — Restaurant in El Cajon

Time tested favorite. Never been disappointed. True family run business with a mix of traditional and Americanized dishes. I have been coming here for years and it just gets better and better. If you want your sweet and sour chicken find it here. Mandarin noodles has shrimp, beef, and chicken with vegetables with chewy, chow mein noodles and that perfect smoky flavor. For more traditional flavors try the crispy duck breast slow roasted until the skin is crispy then surrounded with vegetables in either dark or light sauce. Truly exceptional! Ask one of the family what is good today. Or Tell them what your thinking about and they will dial you in. The hot and sour soup is delicious and we could live on the plump and crispy egg rolls. Prices are on the good side of normal and portions are large. I eat the lunch specials often and have never been able to finish one. Cheaper than a burger and fries and you know it was just made. They close for an hour or so after lunch to eat and prep for dinner. (It's a family, they sit down and eat) . They stop serving tables an hour before closing but still do takeout orders until closing. Closed Sunday's...

First off let me say, My wife and daughter love Chinese food. I on the other hand, not so much. With that being said, we Googled local Chinese in our area. I walked into China Panda and was so impressed, the smells were incredible, Cindy the owner walked me through the menu and I sat and waited for our order. Over the next 15 to 20 minutes, I was stunned by how many people came in for pick and with an already half full dine Cindy never missed a beat or an opportunity to greet each person or family and she knew every by name. I knew then that we found a gem , and I will say the food was delightful, very generous portions , family loved everything. I ate off their plates and we still have leftovers. If you are searching for a phenomenal restaurant this place is the real deal, Cindy cares and it shows in the quality of food and how this family operates their restaurant.... Definitely will be back!! I have now been...

Unfortunately I did not get to eat at this restaurant and I don't think I ever will. My husband and I decided we wanted to dine in for a late lunch. We showed up at 3pm today. When I walked in a woman looked over at me with an annoyed face and said they weren't open until 5 and passive aggressively said "you missed the sign" and I responded with, "which one?" If you've seen this place you would understand what I mean since there is at least 20+ printed signs all over the front of the restaurant and door with all different information. I didn't feel like standing there to read each one, I was hungry.

I told her that the OPEN sign was on and that, "I did not miss that one" and then we left. I don't understand why this woman needed to be rude to people who just want to eat at their establishment. Honestly, the open sign was lit up and the door...