Typically, when we eat or dine at Asian restaurants, it usually is on Convoy Street. However, sometimes you can have a hidden gem somewhere else. One such Chinese restaurant is Chins Gourmet, which is located in El Cajon, California. Chins has a wonderful selection of Chinese food on their menu. The restaurant is spacious, and there are several seating areas. It is beautifully decorated. We have dined with them before, and the food has always been delicious. I a. Especially fond of the noodle soups. The food was delicious tonight, and the dishes we ordered were great. The portions are large, and they are easily sharable. Even the noodle soup I had for dinner this evening was large and full of pork ribs and noodles. It's great when the restaurant staff remembers you from your previous visits. This happened tonight, and we haven't been there for several months. They are very friendly and helpful. They can help you with recommendations if you need help. The staff members are also very friendly. Overall, we were very satisfied with our dinner and dessert. The staff are all so kind. Each time we have dined with them, we have had a wonderful experience.

The restaurants was beautiful and the staff were lovely, but the chicken... wasn't chicken. As long as I've been eating chicken, I've never came across chicken meat that was spongy, rubbery and just bizarre like this. My gut tells me, it wasn't chicken. Sometimes restaurants substitute meats to lower costs and that's what I think they're doing here. Or it has to be some heavily GMO'd chicken. It was my first time visiting Chin's and sadly, I won't be back. I ordered the Cashew Chicken Lunch Special. The flavor was great, so I picked out the peppers, celery and cashews, but the "chicken" was an absolute no. They also forgot my soup with my order.

My favorite place for salt & pepper chicken wings. Try the lunch special for a good price on perfectly fried, savory chicken wings, with garlic and green onions. Comes with rice, and no up charge for fried rice. Tried many restaurants’ fried wings over the years and this is the best.

The Food is always fresh and made to order, because it's always Hot or Steaming. Always full of Flavors, if you like Spicy ask Mr. WANG for the Chile Guerito, it is Yellow Peppers spiced and sautéed to Golden Brown, with lots of Hotness, spices and Flavor. The restaurant is always clean and so are the Restrooms. They are very prompt with bringing food to your table and always willing to bring whatever you need, drinks are always full, and they are always very Friendly and also speak Spanish, they understand it to. I always like coming here to enjoy the food and great customer service, the Food is also very Good , have been going there for about 5-10yrs.

The food here is delicious!!! Great service and calm atmosphere. Not too busy on a Thursday afternoon. ❤️

Fast service and large portions. Lunch time is never crowded.

The food is good, normal Panda Express. The place is clean and team is very polite. Parking is great, there is plenty of space. There is space to seat both inside and outside. Definitely a place I feel comfortable eating with the family or by myself.

First time here and honestly will not come again. I arrived at 9:26 pm and they did not have any items available not even the basic fried rice. The lady that attended me honestly only wanted me to go and not take anything since they close at 10 pm. It felt like she had a sense of urgency to hurry and close. The manager or team leader was there and was overhearing everything and didn’t turn a blind eye. I was always taught “lead by example” but that doesn’t apply here. Poor customer service and to top it off the lady that was at the register supposedly didn’t speak Spanish (my main language) the spoke to her coworker right after in Spanish really? Don’t waste your time or money here.

Outstanding food & service everytime!! We have been dining here since our kids were babies & they never disappoint. Everything from the complimentary wonton chips when they 1st seat you, to the soups, rice and entrees are always delicious! Extremely fast service and the food always comes out HOT & fresh!! The entire staff is very good, and the young man who took over the family business is one of the most genuine (& funny) humans you'll ever meet. He always makes time to stop by and chat with us and make sure everything is good. Try the Fish Filet in Black Bean sauce... FIRE!!

Excellent service EVERY TIME! Hands down, the BEST Chinese food in Chula Vista! My family and I absolutely love their chicken chow mein, salt and pepper chicken, and orange chicken—everything is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always ensures a great experience. This place is our go-to for delicious Chinese food, and it never disappoints! #BestChineseFoodEver! 🤩

Our waitress, Frida, was very sweet and welcoming. We had the Brussels sprouts and the Cauliflower appetizers which were very delicious so I highly recommend those. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken. It was okay. I wish I would have ordered something different. The fried rice was not what I expected. My rice was a little bland. I would come back, but I’d order something different.

Had food and drinks at this location. It’s been about 15 years since I’ve dined here. I figured, I had such a nice time hanging out at the bar at PF Chang’s in Fashion Valley, why not give it a try here. It was on a week day. The bar had a couple people sitting around the bar section while myself and partner sat at one of the nearby table. We were only greeted by the hostess, at the front door. Upon entering the bar, there was no staff present. We sat down anyway. Found a wobbly table that bartender later “fixed.” Minutes later a bartender appears. He was basic, not pleasantries. He never checked on us or offered us anything else. He wasn’t terrible, just basic. The bar area was not as busy as Fashion Valley’s. But the again, we had gone to Fashion Valley location during the week before new year. It was packed and lively. We also went during evening time. Our experience at Otay location was good. Besides the bartender lacking “personality,” the bar area was missing something. I can’t quite figure it out. It was just basic, just like the bartender. I would return again, but suggest getting a bartender that’s not so basic

Ordered two kids meals. Orange Chicken and chao mein. Arrived at home and noticed only 3-4 small pieces of chicken. For almost $10, 3-4 pieces of chicken is not enough. They were lucky I was too far to go back to the restaurant! I called several times and nobody would answer! This isn’t the first time this happens. Other locations do the same. Prices are increased and they still try to rip off customers!

Disgusting . There was a roach, bug in my food. I sadly didn’t notice until I got into my second entree on the plate order. Look at the pictures and video . They helped me quickly, didn’t get me a hard time when I explained what the situation was. Come here if you want to. I’ll never be here again . This is such a low standard for food and should never happen.

Love this restaurant!! Definitely gonna be our go to for Chinese food! To begin we were greeted with a smile and immediately seated! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming! This place has a great vibe! Apparently It has been here for many years and the locals love it! The family combos are reasonably priced for the quantity you get! The portions are huge! 6 of us ate until satisfied and still had leftovers,! The great flavors, fresh veggies, and entrees are incredible! Sally was our waitress and went above and beyond in great service!! We truly had an amazing dinner!! We will be back soon! The bbq pork, sizzling Szechuan chicken, were some of my favs! Plenty of parking out front.

Hands down one of the best Chinese restaurants in the city. The moment you arrive you nicely greeted with a nice welcome. If you are a meat lover or seafood lover you are in the right place. The portions are very good size. The Walnut Shrimp is tasted so good, it is the best in the San Diego! And the Fry rice , Chicken Wings Is every good too.

Compared to other pandas expresses I've been to, this one is definitely mid, the food is not bad nor anything, is just okay, if you live on the other side of the border (like myself) is actually great if you compare it to the one in Tijuana International Airport. Otherwise it is an okay location.

Really bad service when I ask for extra that what I got and I oft more greens then food

This is our second time eating here and it tastes as delicious as the first! If I could give this place ten stars I would! The food is made fresh by order! It does take 15 to 20 minutes to prepare but the freshness makes it so worth it! The portions are good as well. There is a waiting area for you to sit while you wait for your food but everything is take out. The service is good! Everyone is nice. Everything is so savory it’s almost hard to stop eating!

The best salt and pepper chicken wings in SD. Don't sleep on the honey walnut shrimp either. They make everything fresh to order and they are family run. Forget Royal Mandarin and Golden Chopsticks....come down to IB!

Today I've experienced the worst service provided from Panda Express employees. I've waited for almost 30 minutes to get my order after one of them said " can you please wait 5 minutes for orange chicken ?" After 25 minutes I went to asked them what is going on with my order and this time a different employee looked at me and didn't even bother to answer. This was my LAST TIME going at Panda Express at this location. They need more training when it comes to " costumer service ".

Line was long when we arrived. Servers were communicating with cooks and requested favorites to be made before they ran out so when it was our turn to order the food was fresh n hot. Generous portion sizes and very friendly staff. Kids were almost done with their meal while I went to fill their drink cups. Food reasonably priced.

TAKE OUT only. I heard good things about this restaurant, and after a couple of years, I'm here.

Food is ok, but the prices! A small/medium size container of pork fried rice is $20. They act like the tourist traps where they overcharge you since they won't see you again. It's set up to pick up from protective plexiglass windows.