China Panda Garden

Our family favorite! Delicious freshly made food. So many great items on the menu all fantastic. I love the Hot and Sour soup, the chicken chow main, the lemon chicken...my list goes on! And because they make it fresh, they can make sure it allergy friendly. Perfect for me!The service is so good. Cindy knows her customers and treats them like family. She's honest and kind.The update of the restaurant is nice, cozy with a family flair.We have been eating here for over 25 years. We just love it!​

The new owners are mean and yell at everybody. Me and the 3 other people in line all got screamed at by the lady at the counter for random things. She double charged me and refused to give me a receipt in case there was any issue later on. Another family came in to let her know one of their entrees was missing and instead of correcting the order, she called them liars and told them "too bad" and kicked them out. Stay away from this place until they sell it or take anger management classes.

It is very disappointing, after years of supporting a local business, to find out the owner's daughter has no pride in the restaurant her parents worked so hard to establish. Many of you probably already guessed I am talking about China Panda Garden.1788 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 92021+1 (619) 588-8098The daughter acts like she dislikes customers, either she doesn't care anymore as it wasn't her effort, or she has gotten to big for her britches and things she doesn't need to EARN people's business anymore.Almost sent me to the hospital last week by putting PEANUTS in our cashew chicken and I am allergic to peanuts. I called and she offered to replace the entree on another order. So far so good, right?We order from them today and I reminded the person taking the order we had a credit for an order of cashew chicken. We ordered Beef and snow peas as well. Because they were replacing the item due to their previous mistake, I wasn't assuming they would include rice like they always due, I asked if BOTH entrees came with rice. I was prepared to pay for an order of rice so wanted to make sure as we are a family of 3. The lady said YES.My husband picked up and for the very first time since we have been their customers, the boxes had been put in a paper bag and leaked all over the car seat (see photo).They send only ONE order of rice even though I asked. It felt like they weren't replacing the order in good faith. It's not like we weren't paying for another entree to give them at least sale for rectifying what could have been a serious and costly mistake.I called and asked to speak to the owner. At first they didn't want to put her on the phone. Finally she came to the phone with a very hostile attitude. I explained they shorted us the rice and the white car seat was really messed up. She turned around and asked the person who took the order I had asked if each entree came with rice. She blatantly lied and said I only ordered fried rice.She then said "you heard her" you didn't ask. I can't tell you how wrong and at so many levels that is. Basically she called me a liar. If I was prepared to pay for rice knowing the entree was a replacement, why would I NOT ask, and why would I be taking the time to call dissatisfied instead of enjoying our dinner?She then said she is my niece. I told her, "the more reason NOT to lie to you". My husband and my mother were sitting here when I SPECIFICALLY ASKED. I remind you, all this nasty interaction with her loyal customer over a measly order of rice I was happy to pay for! Petty. She told me "you need to find another restaurant". That's when I knew this person doesn't have the least understanding of running a business and thinks she doesn't need customers. The quality of the food has also gone down quite a bit. They really just don't care anymore.Just read owner's response. Not surprised she would lie, apparently it's the norm for her. As I stated BECAUSE I wasn't expecting them to also comp the rice I ASKED so I could order some and PAY for it. But she preferred to call me a liar. The responses she gives all the negative reviews speak for themselves. Also the uncountable comments on Facebook relating similar experiences also speak volumes about how rude she is and the horrible reputation she has in the community. When you have to go as far as to put words in my mouth, you really have no defense to your lack of class and manners.

This restaurant has become my regular place for Chinese. The food is always excellent with great service. The owner & family are always welcoming to us and attentive to our needs when we walk thru the door till the moment we leave. The Ambiance is casual & cozy.

Food taste great services wonderful the ambience is terrific. We always come back to eat there.

Great food, friendly staff, nice ambiance, reasonable prices. We love this place! We have been going here for more than 30 years.

Excellent food and services, prices are very fair. Quality and kindness make them worth the drive over. I highly recommend them and will go back for sure. The hot mustard is enough to open your airways - not a joke - so good!

This is our favorite chinese restaurant in East County. Order the salt and pepper wings. 5+ make reservations before hand. Ordered the Kung Pao Chicken and the Sweet and Pork. You will not be disappointed. Yum. Everyone has always been friendly and great!!!

I recently tried takeout from this place and it was a huge letdown. The food was incredibly bland and overpriced. My husband ordered chicken and broccoli and when he opened the box, the chicken was so unappetizing. He also ordered wonton soup and ended up throwing it away because it had no taste /: I ordered the orange chicken with fried rice which tasted nothing like it. Even Pick Up Stix does better. I won't be going back there ever again. Complete waste of money which was $51.32 in total ): ---

Cindy is causing the business to fail by reputedly being rude to customers when the business is the one making mistakes. They forgot an entree of mine on a to go order, when I called about it they yelled at me for not checking the order. Wildly rude and disrespectful. Go elsewhere