We went here for the first time. We saw a reel from someone on a social platform, and we decided to give it a try. The food was good and fairly quickly made. My wife liked it too. The ambiance was very casual and family oriented. It gave me Tijuana Chinese food vibes, including the fish tank by the entrance. That is pretty common in Tijuana's Chinese food places. The service was good, attentive and consistent. Why not five stars? The food was good but too salty for my taste, but that is not why. The menu was a bit confusing. The plate-combinations are not available, and it wasn't clear on the menu. The family packages options were not available as shown unless there were 6 of us. It was my wife and I. I would've paid for the additional items if they would offer them to us, but it was a very yay or nay situation. Some of the staff was very smiley and attentive and some very serious and without friendliness, however not rude. I like it and I might try again but just some observations read more

The staff here is very welcoming and provides great customer service. The food was good, but not great, except for the lo mein noodles, which were delicious. The main reason for the 4 rating is the fish tank. The fish seemed a bit neglected, and the setup felt very minimal no caves, plants, or enrichment to keep them engaged. Overall, a good experience, but I hope to see more attention given to the fish and their environment in the future, as all living beings deserve proper care and respect. read more

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The food quality isn't safe or the kitchen isn't clean or something because my last purchase of some fried rice and egg foo young made me VERY sick. Go for the service stay for the food poisoning. read more

Been a minute since we've visited Mandarin Beijing. Love the staff. The Salt and Pepper Chicken and Shrimp with Snow peas are the best! Oh, and so is the shrimp friend rice! read more

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Located in Chula Vista, San Diego, Mandarin Beijing is a very consistent place for made-to-order Americanized Chinese Food. Entrees run for about $20, and you can get all of the classics. The thing to know is that locals come here for their salt and pepper chicken wings, a regional favorite. Variations elsewhere aren't really the same and it's what my wife craves when we're here in her hometown. Mandarin Beijing serves the wings in a light, crispy, thinly battered tempura-like coating with flavors from salt, pepper, garlic, green onions, and a ton of MSG. It's craveable and delicious and it makes a regular appearance at family holiday parties in Chula Vista. When we were in town for Christmas, there were dozens of people getting party trays of the stuff. While this is largely a local's spot for Chinese food, if you do actually come to Chula Vista from out of town and you opt to eat here, then make sure you get the chicken wings. read more

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Salt and pepper fried chicken is the best! Couldn't stop eating it. Everything else tasted great and fresh as well. Portions are large as the best Chinese takeout places do and service was quick. No complaints here! read more

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The food is really good! Service is very nice they greet u as soon as u walk in. The ambience is nice relaxing. read more

Ordered their Salt-n-peppers wing, chop sui and BBQ pork to take home for a FIFA watching party. The bbq was probably the best I've ever had, truly. The outside of the pork was caramelized with the sweet red sauce, but the actual meat was super tender (not dried out at all) the wings were great, always consisten. Was a perfect combo to have people just serve themselves and enjoy the game. Love this place and appreciate it being to close. The indoor seating is welcoming and comfortable too. The staff is very friendly and they are fast. Enjoy! read more

Great food. Great service. Old school Chinese food in the neighborhood. Can't beat that!

We came in pretty late on Halloween night, and even though it was close to closing, they still welcomed us in with amazing customer service. Everyone was so kind and accommodating, which made the whole experience feel extra special. The food was so good! The chicken was perfectly crispy, super fresh, and not too salty. The wonton soup was delicious and so comforting, and our server even scooped it into individual bowls for us, which I thought was really nice. The fried rice was really tasty too, and I loved that it wasn't overly oily like at some other places I've tried. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. It was pretty busy when we went, and the inside can feel a bit small and crowded, but it has a cozy, local charm to it. You can tell it's a favorite spot in the area. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back. Great food, friendly staff, and such a welcoming vibe. read more

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As a first timer at Mandarin Beijing, just wanted to establish and identify Mandarin Beijing service, real value, inherent qualities, and highlights: * Parking was not a problem. * Mandarin Beijing is a walk-up and sit down restaurant or dine-in restaurant. * One can order food online or call in an order togo. * Portions of food are considerable, and decent. * Both waiter, and waitress spoke spanish. * Tables, chairs, glasses, flatware, and floor were clean. * If you can... get here before 3.p.m for the "Special Lunch" ( More Value ) * Good turn around in a short amount of time. * Service friendly, welcoming, and atmosphere was good. * Food was served hot, pretty quick, and fresh . * Expect to pay or spend between $40 -$80 for two people after 3 p.m. read more

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I needed a location to celebrate my birthday in Chula Vista. Mandarin Beijing was very accommodating in my reservation. Family members kept adding people that we had 17 people when dinner came around. It was a tight fit and we were warned. The place is big enough to accommodate a party no more than 15 comfortably. But they were wonderful and did the best they could. I'm embarrassed to say that I didn't take any photos from this meal. We were accommodated by a long table and everyone passed the plates and bowls around. The food delicious and well portioned. Service was wonderful and they did inform us that there would be a gratuity fee which was understandable with the size of the party. Everyone was happy with the food and service. Thank you, Mandarin Beijing, for making my birthday special! read more

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Best food in Chula Vista hands down!! Everything on the menu is legit!!! Owners are originally from China had restaurant in Tijuana then moved the restaurant to Chula Vista! Love their story!!! read more

I love the crispy salt and pepper wings. This is my favorite Chinese restaurant. Big servings and tasty food.

We usually go here when we were craving salt&pepper chicken wings. Our go to order is an order of chicken wings and beef chow fun. Always quick service and love that this is close to us. It's in the same commercial center as In-n-Out & Vons, so lots of parking. Highly recommend! read more

Food & service was great! Bathroom is near, giant aquarium wi large fishes was beautiful.

Best Salt and pepper chicken you can get! Service is always fast and the staff is always friendly. If you have t had their salt and pepper wings or need a tray for a potluck order ahead of time. You won't be disappointed. Shrimp fried rice and BbQ pork is also a must have. read more

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So happy that Mandarin Beijing is part of our community! We celebrated our sons Confirmation here last night. Since we were anticipating a large group, we made sure to reserve our party ahead of time. Mass ended earlier than we anticipated, and the restaurant was able to accommodate our arrival ahead of our originally slated time! Our meal was fresh and perfectly timed! Food was amazing and plentiful and staff was so attentive! Thank you, Mandarin Beijing, for heping to make a memorable day even more special! read more

One of our favorite places for takeout. Service is fast and portions are generous and tasty.

Hella solid joint for your salt & pepper chicken wings craving when you're deep in Eastlake (and way outside National City). Homie at the register is chill. If the space is packed and you have to wait outside for your pick up order, he comes right out to hand it to you once it's ready. read more

Great food, reasonably priced with good portions. Restaurant is clean with nice good ambiance / family friendly. I like their house special chow mein. read more

This place never fails! Salt and pepper wings are a must as well as the fried fish filet! Ive tried everything on the menu and havent looked back! No matter how buay this place is the customer service is always good! The atmosphere is very family like, large tables and small tables for 2, there is a cool large fish tank inside when you walk in! read more

I absolutely loved this place so much! The service was so good, all of the servers were so friendly and helpful! The food was SO good and I truly enjoyed all of it! Not pictured is the hot and sour soup that I got which was the main reason I wanted to go here but then we also got the pan fried dumplings, vegetable pan fried noodles, and Salted Pepper wings. Portions were way more than enough for 2 people, I would say a family of 4 could definitely share these portions easily. The ambiance was calm and family oriented, there were a few groups and everyone working there were so kind! I will definitely be returning!!!!! read more

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Salt & pepper chicken fried rice are really delicious full of flavor don't sleep on the orange chicken it's fire as well

The food was amazing and fresh. I dined in and ordered a combination sizzling plate that was massive! I took a box home and still had made 3 more servings out of it lol. The service was great and attentive and not overwhelming. It looked as if takeout is where the bread and butter comes from as the takeout line was almost always to the door. The ambiance was nice and I watched a local football game on the tv in the corner. read more

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Excellent and friendly service. The was amazing. We had the house chow mein and the Cantonese chicken.

Went in with low expectations, left so happy. First of all, the place is really clean yet comforting. Our server was really sweet too. Now for the food. We got the beef chow fun, fish (size small) in brown sauce, salt and pepper wings, and a tofu dish. All dishes were so well seasoned and yummy. The chicken meat on the wings were a little bit on the tougher side but the seasoning was so yum. My entire family was really impressed and we'd definitely come again. read more

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I don't normally write reviews but I ordered take out from this restaurant for the first time and I found a broken hard metal wire in my chicken chow mein.. I'm truly so scared I ingested other pieces while eating so that is why I'm making this post. The food tasted good but this was truly so scary to take out of my mouth as I felt something hard... so Please always check what you're eating. read more

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The food, service, ambience and pieces are always competitive for the portions. We enjoy coming here and enjoying a good meal. Highly recommended! read more

This is our go to restaurant when we are in Chula Vista visiting our kids from Orange County. Food is delicious....salt and pepper wings and shrimp, roasted duck, Shanghai noodles (without curry powder), house chow mein, and honey walnut shrimp are the dishes our family (party of 7) orders during a visit. Customer service is welcoming and consistent! Restaurant is on the small size and clean. We always enjoy our visit to Mandarin Beijing! read more

Delicious fried rice and the grilled combo made w black bean sauce - so good. I also ordered orange chicken for my daughter but she did not liked it because she is used to panda express orange chicken. It was good although in general orange chicken is not my favorite dish to order in Chinese place because the batter is thicker and the orange sauce is not to my liking but, other people in my family love it, Orange chicken was cooked with all white meat :) Also ordered chicken corn soup & it was good. I really wish they included options for one person dinner combos . The servings are way to big for 1 person lol :( ... those who enjoy left overs likely would love this big servings - unfortunately I do not and, I doubt I will return unless they add combo dinner plates for 1 person :)... Is food good? Yes it is, I approve :) . I grew up eating mandarin Chinese food from mexicali... which is different from any other mandarin food I have tasted here in San Diego . The rice here was pretty close to my favorite Chinese place out there. I wonder if the "carnitas rojas" bbq pork are as delicious as the ones I know I like ... maybe I return once more :) . Service by the young guy cashier was excellent in spite of how busy he was - I ordered take out and as soon as it was done the cashier walked up to me to let me know it was ready. :) read more

I was recommended from a friend to try this restaurant. This being my first time, I had nothing but great experience. The moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome and was seated right away. We ordered their Salt and pepper chicken wings, beef chow fun, and beef house special. The food came within minutes after ordering. All I can say is the food was very delicious. I have tried many restaurants like this but this place might be new go to spot. All staff were polite and courteous . I also got to meet the owner. My family and I will sure come back. Thanks again. read more

Discovered this place 3 years ago when I moved to Eastlake. That was the end of chain Chinese restaurants for me. Dine in or take out, I try to get here once per week. This is the closest to hometown New York Chinese food I've tasted since moving to California 20 years ago. The House Wor Won Ton soup is a must, often times a full meal for me. If you like a little kick, Szechuan Beef will fulfill the palate. The dining area is perfectly sized, casual atmosphere, with TVs so you can enjoy your meal with sports. Kien and the staff will take care of you. read more

Medium Pan honey walnut shrimp for $108 (round about).. and got my money worth and more. Superb service, on time with pick up, they actually called me to ensure pick up while I was running behind on pick up time. They top my pan off with more shrimp. It was delicious!! My family said "this is on point" read more

If I'm craving Chinese food, Mandarin Beijing is where I go in Chula Vista. Food is delicious and portions are generous, in my opinion. I often call ahead for takeout and order soup and one or two main entries; salted pepper chicken wings and a vegetable dish with protein. When we dine in the service is great, but do consider it may get busy so anticipate a little wait on those occasions. Overall, I always have a positive experience and enjoy the food. read more

Was recommended by a friend who lives in the area. Was definitely worth the drive from east county. I ordered salt and pepper wings. They were so crunchy. Delicious! Also the Mongolian Beef was excellent too. I ordered to go and waited about 5 minutes. Can't wait to go back! read more

Tofu with veggies in sauce was excellent. My husband and I had a great experience with this place. We will definitely be back there next time. read more

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Walnut shrimp- bam Salt and pepper wings - boom Chicken chow mein noodles- bada bing!!. Winner, winner, winner. Could not tell you our fav. All were great. Large portions. Lots of happy people! read more

Food and service was excellent! We were a party of 8, celebrating my birthday dinner. We were a party of all ages. Those of us who have been around a bit, commented what good quality the food was. If you like tofu , theirs is perfectly cooked. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Really glad to have found a place our whole family likes! read more

Smelled great inside!! Order the salt and pepper shrimp and sweet and sour chicken lo Mein house salt and pepper chicquite expensive but they give you lots of shrimp the noodles were super good no pics ate our dinner to fast read more

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