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    Panda Express

    2.7 (154 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Fast Food
    Open 9:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Eggplant Tofu
    Ariana A.

    There's something about chow mein from Panda Express that always makes me crave it! I went to the Pinole location recently to grab some food before the dinner rush. Around 5pm there were only 3 parties in line, but a few minutes later, the line was out the door. The staff juggle the in-person orders as well as the online orders/ door dash orders, etc. so they're very busy at this time.The woman taking my order was extremely nice though and kept apologizing for the wait. She was so sweet. I noticed a sign at the beginning of the line that said there may be some food shortages, though at least when I was here, there weren't any empty pots. What caught my eye is the Panda Club meal, which is their version of a kids meal, and it had Disney's Turning Red characters on the board, but the kids meal does not come with a toy. The egg plant tofu and chow mein never disappoints, but I was actually surprised that the a la carte boxes were so much smaller than I remembered. I ordered a large sized chow mein, and I thought I was given a medium sized by accident. But no, the large sized box is just that small. On your receipt, you can also go on their website to answer a quick survey and you'll get a code for a free entree with your next 2-entree box purchase.

    Teriyaki Chicken did not fill box like they advertised. See their photo.

    I have not eaten at Panda Express in over 4 years since I left a negative review on Yelp for their continued stinginess of their portions (see review attached). Since it has been over 4 years, I though I would give them another chance hoping things have changed. I ordered a family meal for the first time. Panda Express certainly did not disappoint my expectations. They are as stingy as ever with their portions. Look at the picture Panda uses to advertise their family meal compared to what I was given. Panda Express pictures are misleading and grossly exaggerated. I thought false advertising is illegal. Cost + Portion = Value and Panda Express failed miserably. The Pinole location is by far the worse location we've been to. There's a reason why they are rated 2.7 out of 5 on Yelp.

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    John R.

    I just think about you walk in to order plan on waiting along time. Call in orders take a priority. This place is very disorganized the weight is completely unexpected. One day you get great fast service the next day it's the worst service in town. That's really unfortunate because the food is really good here. Call in orders to take a priority and you wait in line behind them and they run out of food because of the big call and orders

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    6 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Elizabeth at panda was so sweet she was very helpful when I didn't get my sodas in my Uber eat and she was nice enough to help me

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    7 years ago

    Super fast service! Excellent food and everything was super clean! Keep up the great work fellas!

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    7 years ago

    I have really been enjoying Panda Express when I am looking for a tasty quick meal and the price is right as well.

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    6 years ago

    They don't serve the normal panda size portions. They cheap out. Staff members weren't super friendly either unfortunately

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    8 years ago

    I only go here for the chow mein unlike other Chinese places it doesn't have MSG but everything else isn't good in my opinion.

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    8 years ago

    Super friendly and helpful staff very clean what a great place to eat and so close. Needless to say I'll be going back rather often

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    Got food poisoning n couldn't make it to my 1st day of at a new job never again

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    Place is not as busy rather compared to other panda express I have been into. Food looks fresh and service was exellent!

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    Tacos El Tucan

    4.0(629 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    If you're looking for Tijuana style tacos with bold flavor, El Tucán is definitely a place worth…read morechecking out. The menu offers a good variety of Mexican inspired dishes, from tacos and birria ramen and burritos. Everything we tried had great flavor and was clearly made fresh. The sauces, seasoning and overall balance of the dishes were definitely the highlight of the meal. We ordered quite a few items including quesabirria, shrimp tacos, a burrito and birria ramen. The shrimp tacos were especially flavorful, topped with a creamy sauce that paired really well with the shrimp. The quesabirria tacos also had that nice crispy texture with the rich birria flavor that people look for. The restaurant itself is clean, organized and well set up, with outdoor seating available which is nice on a sunny day. It has a relaxed vibe where you can sit down with friends and enjoy your food without feeling rushed. The only thing I noticed across several of the dishes was that the portions of meat felt a little light compared to the tortilla or toppings. The flavor is absolutely there, but a slightly more generous portion of meat would make these dishes even better. Overall, solid spot with great flavor and a fun menu. With just a little more generosity on the protein portions, this place could easily be a standout taco spot.

    I'm waiting time was very quick. I ordered three grilled…read morechicken tacos, no guac. But sadly, it was Burnt chicken.

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    Tacos El Tucan - Taste like old guacamole  and the Birria is not even good The rice is no good as well. Wish I could get a refund.

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    Taste like old guacamole and the Birria is not even good The rice is no good as well. Wish I could get a refund.

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    McDonald's

    2.3(87 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    For a quick play, when we cannot be out long (ie school day with homework and bath to come), the…read moreplayground here at McDonald's is a convenient resource. The playground is a climbing structure with two slides, a tunnel maze and NASA rocket with seating to hang out in. There are a few different tunnels of plastic and soft net for little ones to venture through. The play area is secluded from the rest of the restaurant, with 5-6 personal booths, 3-4 two seater tables and 2 oversized tables to accommodate 8 each. There are 4 self serve order stations and a cashier available for personal assistance. Staff is usually friendly and helpful, the interior and play area is generally clean unless it's extremely busy then it's more self clean to sit. The parking lot for McDonald's is inside a shopping plaza so there is ample parking. On occasion, there are unruly children with oblivious parents. Usually, the children are friendly with each other and parents correct behaviors before an exchange is required.

    Stopped by McDonald's and tried their $5 value meal, which includes a choice of a McDouble or a…read morechicken sandwich, McNuggets, and a fountain drink; a great deal for the price! The restaurant was clean, food was what you expect and service was quick, even with the restaurant being busy--which is always nice to see. One thing I'm still getting used to is ordering through the self-serve screens instead of talking to a cashier. It's a change, but it does make the process smooth once you get the hang of it.

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    McDonald's - This is the medium sized cup.

    This is the medium sized cup.

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    The Original Red Onion - Fried chicken sandwich

    The Original Red Onion

    3.7(683 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    The restruant is clean and comfortable. Nothing fancy…read more We have gotten burgers here frequently and have never been disappointed. The serving sizes are generous. They have a large milkshake selection. The servers are friendly and check on you. We will be back.

    My wife ordered an egg burrito off the site (and me a sandwich) for dinner…read more They dinged us after a while that the order was ready for pickup. I went to the store to get it. There is no one in the place, there are four (high school aged) workers behind the counter. I stood there for a good minute. Not one came over to me. I moved over and got one of their attention since they were not going to come and assist (because you know, they were busy goofing off - there was no adult there). The order was NOT ready in fact, they didn't even make the fries. So they started the fries and I stood there while they were cooked. Why did you tell us it was ready when it wasn't remotely ready? I got my order and left, got home and realized the burrito wasn't there. I went all the way back and they said "we refunded the burrito, it's only served for breakfast" First off the menu does not say this. If it's only served during a certain part of the day THEN SAY IT ON THE MENU. Second, no one thought of letting anyone know it was refunded. Just did and went on about their day of goofing off. The people at the store there couldn't give a flying yahoo when I voiced my displeasure. The last couple times we've been here the service was almost non-existent and the orders are always messed up. And this was the last time. Management will read this and just laugh. They could not care at all. Time for poorly run businesses like this to be done.

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    Romantic new outdoor dining area! 09/11/22

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    Bacon Cheddar Ranch Fries

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    Beautiful back patio area. Great for sunny days! 02/23/24

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