Panda Express — Restaurant in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Dont bother going, horrible management. So we ordered our food to go and didnt notice our server gave us the wrong order. When we realized what happened we tried calling them to give them a head up that we're coming and what had happened, but the line kept ringing and no one picked up for 5 minutes. When we get back to the store and explain things they just said that their server made a mistake because shanghai angus steak is an extra 1.25 and there was nothing they could do because the manager in training could not help and there was no real manager in that day. So we had to buy an entire entree (because they dont sell side entree ) for $5.55, when a 1 plate meal is $7.30. What kind of place is this? They admit to the bad employee training and mix up but refuse to fix it ? Plus the pirice for a small side dish is ridiculous, I strongly recommend going...

On 1 January 2023 @ 1733, my wife and I were at this panda ordering food for dinner. We had noticed that there wasn't a lot of options to choose from when we walked in but assumed that they were being made, and yes we were aware that they were closing at 1900 that night, which is still and hour and a half from when we were there. They did not want to make any more food and had us choose from the options left there. Also was not asked if a drink was wanted, just told us the total and stuck their hand out waiting for my card. So whoever was working that shift that was Latina of origin needs a talking to or...

1. on Camp Pendleton, you must have base access.
2. not worth going on base just to eat here.

It is what it is- Americanized Chinese fast food. When this restaurant started, it was clean, the food was cooked exceptionally well, and the staff were very professional. As the years went by, this location feel into the same trend that military base restaurants trend to do- slowly they lose passion and get sloppy. If you're hungry, this is a way to stop being hungry. If you really want to love your lunch, go somewhere else. It's still better than any Manchu-Wok, which has all the same...