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    Golden Dragon

    4.2 (34 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Suite front
    Emmett T.

    Golden Dragon is an add-on business to the existing Wings Empire suite in the Mesa Plaza of La Mesa. It was getting late for dinner, and I was nearby so I placed a to-go order. A banner hanging outside stated, "Buffalo Chicken Fries, Wings, Burgers, Tenders, Chicken Salads, & Chinese Food" which wasn't exactly what you expected to come out of a single kitchen. A covered patio on the south side of the structure was available for outdoor seating. There were also some tables inside, but the capacity was smaller. Three different combination plates were available for the Chinese food. I picked the Madrid's Plate which was one side and three entrees for $15.30. My side was the lo mein noodles, and the three entrees were Beef Broccoli, BBQ Pork, and Salt & Pepper Chicken. Of these proteins, the chicken had the best execution. A light batter coated the chicken strips which were fried. Salt and pepper were sprinkled on top to provide the seasoned flavor. The BBQ Pork was chewy and had too much fat content. The Beef Broccoli came in a separate takeout box. Based on the food quality and price, I gave an average three star rating for my takeout experience at Golden Dragon.

    Kung Pao Chicken, Orange Chicken,12 Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
    Gaile C.

    Ordered through Yelp and my order was cancelled by Grubhub for some reason. Decided to order and take home from the restaurant which saved me a few bucks. The family plates are aptly named as they are massive. Each plate was more than enough for three people. We got the Kung Pao which had a lot of veggies but no peanuts? , orange chicken and salt and pepper wings. Food is very Americanized but had decent flavor. For the money it's a decent value and satisfies the salty, garlicky and fried cravings. Since it's close I will likely come back.

    Jay ..

    It's hard to find good salt and pepper wings north of Plaza Blvd. This spot is winning. Price is very fair and portions are plentiful. The menu was very easy to understand-and the choices are WAY BETTER than panda X. This place will be added into a regular rotation. I'll definitely be returning very soon!

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    heidi p.

    Great quantity and quality. Love that you can get wings and a burger and Chinese food all in one place. My family and I decided to check it out. Small little spot. The cashier was patient and nice. Ordered a few combo plates and wings as well. All fresh and ready in about 15min!

    Every time Im out of of the studio ready to grab a bite we love to come to Golden Dragon. Love their food and service. The ambience is nice love to listen to Salsa every time I'm here very inviting.

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    Sure has some tasty food. Yummy chicken and derive was pretty good. Great place for quick food

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    Excellent service, food and environment. Highly recommend !! Our family enjoyed the place

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    Menu seems outdated. Ordered a chicken burrito that says fountain drink included but when asked they said it doesn't.

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    1 year ago

    Best Chinese food in town, everything is fresh made. They also have wings, burgers and burrito, I come here at least 3 times a week

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    Salt and pepper wings were so yummy , as well as the fried rice ! I'll definitely be back for more . Staff was also super friendly (:

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    10 months ago

    BEST Salt and pepper wings. Plenty of flavor, whereas other places are bland. They do not skimp on the garlic, salt, combination.

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    With money being tight for everyone I try to frequent mom and pop places more often than the…read morechains. This place is a joke. Why have a "loyalty program" when they add points then reverse it later that same day. I went today and ordered my usual 2 burgers, fries and drinks. I gave my phone number for the Points. I then asked Vieann H (who identified herself as the manager) when I showed her my receipt from last time I visited and questioned why they reversed the previous points and why I got none from this receipt I produced. She tried to act like it was my fault I received no points and couldn't tell me why the points were reversed from the previous visit (even after she went back in the office to do the research. She told me when came back from the office, she could see all my order history but she couldn't give me back any points from my 2 previous visits. I told her this will be the last time I come and she is losing a customer over 29 points. SHE COULD CARE LESS. Her response to this was "I went in the back to do research". Beware! They don't even deserve the 1 Star I had to give them.

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    Wings in tenders enjoying their flat screen TVs and Outdoor patio
    Wings in tenders enjoying their flat screen TVs and Outdoor patio
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    Chipotle Chicken - Buffalo Fries
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