We got take-out from Szechuan Chinese Restaurant in Copperas Cove on a Thursday in our quest to find good Chinese food in the Central Texas area. The restaurant is located well off the main road in a large strip mall. Except for the sign, from the outside it doesn’t even look like a place to eat. Inside, it looks like what you would expect of a Chinese restaurant. The owner was working at the front counter and was very friendly. We got the Bo Bo Platter (for 2) as an appetizer. It has (2 of each) egg rolls, beef steak (sticks), fried shrimp, BBQ ribs, crab puffs, fried chicken wings. The egg rolls and fried shrimp were okay, but we wouldn’t get them again. Both the beef steak and BBQ ribs had good flavor but were overcooked and not worth getting. The crab puffs were our favorite and we also like the chicken wings. Next time, we will only get an order of crab puffs and skip the rest. For our main courses, we got the House Special Lo Mein and the Orange Chicken. The House Special Lo Mein has chicken, beef, and shrimp. The Lo Mein had good flavor and just the right amount of sauce. We both liked it and would get it again. The Orange Chicken was okay. The flavoring was right on, but there was way too much sauce and breading on the chicken. It sometimes seemed like we were eating only breading and no chicken! The fried rice that came with it was good. Finding a good Chinese restaurant is challenging in Central Texas without going down to Georgetown, Round Rock, or even Austin, where there are a lot more options. Szechuan Chinese Restaurant is a family owned and operated local business, and the owner told us that she has been in this location for 30 years. I have been pretty critical of some of the food, but overall, I recommend that you give this local business a try. I’m confident that you will find something that you would like to eat here (without having to drive all the way to Austin!).

Been in Cove for 3 years and never tried this place, wish I’d tried it sooner. I’ve tried the Szechuan and kung pao chicken, as well as the chop suey. Excellent, and the portions are huge. It’s really for take out, (looks like it used to be full service restaurant years ago) but they have tables and the owner will bring out plastic plates and forks if you want to eat there. I go once a week or so and she has a regular stream of folks picking up food or sitting eating at the tables. The owner is very friendly, but she is the only one serving up front, so if she’s not there when you walk in, ring the bell on the counter or yell - she’ll come right out 😀

We arrived at the perfect time, always fresh and hot food. The staff is always very friendly and attentive. We had a delicious dinner, orange chicken, one of our favorite dishes, fried rice and roast chicken. But you can find a variety of different dishes to suit your taste. A place that is always clean to enjoy a delicious dish.

I had a great experience at the Panda Express drive-thru thanks to Zechariah. From the moment I pulled up, his friendly and professional attitude made my visit stand out. He was polite, efficient, and made sure my order was perfect while keeping a positive and welcoming demeanor. It’s not often that drive-thru service feels this personal, but Zechariah went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience. His excellent customer service reflects the high standards of Panda Express, and I hope he gets the recognition he deserves. Keep up the great work!

Honestly, when walking into the restaurant, you would think they're closing or packing to move. You can dine in, which we did, but it is better to do takeout. We usually order online and pick up the food, then take it home to eat it. I honestly felt like I was a bother to the cashier just by being there and placing an order. 😞 ((I didn't take a picture from the front door. If I had, then you'd see how the entire right side looks like it's being packed up))

I picked up my to go order. The food was fresh and delicious. The staff was friendly. I didn't dine in, but the atmosphere inside is lacking a bit.

Probably one of the worst Chinese places I’ve ever ate. There is absolutely no flavor all their meat tastes like sweet and sour their lo mein in flavorless and don’t get me started on the “eggrolls” will definitely not be coming back

Please place definitely surprised me. A friend took me here for dinner to try the fare, and it was delicious. He said, “just so you know, the portions here are small, so keep that in mind”. When the food came out, my eyes were so huge. You could easily feed three ppl with the shrimp lo mein I ordered. My friend ordered the combination lo mein which so delicious. The food pleasantly surprised me. All the flavors in the lo mein went really well today. They use quality ingredients and they don’t skimp on the veggies or protein in these dishes. We also had some crab rangoons with the usual bright red orange sauce. This they also make from scratch and is good. The staff was friendly, attentive, and very helpful. I left there feeling really welcomed. Now the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. The place needs major updating and general spring cleaning. Tables and chairs are wobbly or dingy. They have seen better days. This is normally a place I would not choose to eat at, but because my friend knows the staff and management, and vouches for the place in general, I accepted. Thankfully all went well. If you’re not used to dining in a hole in the wall type place but are curious about the food, I say order takeout. While dining, I noticed they had a lot of orders for takeout which goes to show they have good fare in my opinion. Would definitely eat here again, for take out.