China Panda Garden

About

Chinese

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4.0 stars

Location

Adress: 1788 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

Phone: (619) 588-8098

Work Hours

Tue11:00 am-3:00 pm
Tue4:30 pm-9:00 pm
Wed11:00 am-3:00 pm
Wed4:30 pm-9:00 pm
Thu11:00 am-3:00 pm
Thu4:30 pm-9:00 pm
Fri11:00 am-3:00 pm
Fri4:30 pm-10:00 pm
Sat11:00 am-3:00 pm
Sat4:30 pm-10:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Accepts Apple Pay
    No
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No
  • android
    Accepts Google Pay
    No

Reviews

  • Brian P

    star star star star star 15 June 2026

    First time here. Definitely coming back. Huge portions, delicious food. Friendly service. The family combos are great.

  • Gary Woods

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 14 June 2026

    I have been going to this restaurant for approximately 8 years I'd always been happy with the food and how it was prepared I went there this evening and ordered happy family dish which is supposed to come with beef pork chicken and shrimp and some vegetables is $15.95. how disappointed I was when I got home with the food and that dish had no beef two pieces of chicken two pieces of shrimp and three pieces of pork and a pound and a half of vegetables. If I wanted a vegetable dish I would have ordered it. I spoke to the restaurant and they say they have been making it that way for 23 years, well I have to tell you if it's supposed to have meat in it you should put meat in it. What a rip off !!! I will never go to this restaurant ever again. I will tell all my family and friends about how they're cheating people. And was shocked how much the prices have risen. I could have gone to Lucky Chinese in Santee spent half the money and had way better food.

  • Paul Helmer

    star star star star star 11 June 2026

    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 and Monday's.

  • Leo Green

    star star star star star 22 May 2026

    When it comes to restaurants, these folks are the BEST by far!! Their food is top notch, service is impeccable and the prices are reasonable. I recently visited the area after moving away six months or so ago, they remembered me, my name, usual order w/o mushrooms! They even asked, how the wife was doing? They even remembered I had moved away and they asked me how the new area was working out. Who does that? Well, China Panda does. Plus the food is outstanding!!

  • Donna Drake Hoffman

    star star star star star 21 May 2026

    This place is so good I take all my family and friends here. Food is delicious services is always friendly and helpful.

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