Love this location. Employees are nice and helpful. Food is great. Parking is a breeze. Usually have at least 2 meals a month.

Muy buena comida y excelente servicio la gente es muy amable buen lugar para compartir con la familia

Excelente servicio y muy buena comida para compartir con los amigos o la familia ambiente muy bueno

Everyone at this location is super nice and the food is always delicious and cooked just right. Support them. They rock!

We love the Rancho San Diego location! Michael and Angel are often there when we go and they are so nice and helpful. Their steamed dumplings are our favorite and we get them at least once a week. read more

The food and customer service were excellent. The food tasted exactly as I remembered it and it was amazing to try it again, obviously I recommended this restaurant to my entire family so they can enjoy it too!!!!!! read more

Food was fresh and steaming hot when I got back to work. Staff was super friendly! Great experience and food was really good too!

The service was okay. Couldn't understand my options and the guy at the counter didn't really know how to make himself clear. He seemed to be in a rush but when I looked behind me there was no line. Not sure what the rush was. The orange chicken was delicious! Very sweet though. The mangolian beef was okay. The beef was very chewy but the broccoli and carrots were delicious. The fried rice was also delicious. The egg rolls tasted like they had been in the freezer for a very long time. I didn't finish eating mine because it was gross from freezer burn taste. I'm not going back. The price was $30 for two people and I can somewhere authentic for that price. read more

I always love this place. It's my favorite go-to for Chinese always! Always fresh and always hits the spot. Thanks ya'll!

Horrible. Placed an app online order for curbside. The order was supposed to have been ready at 745. They forgot to bring out my order and proceeded to close. I went in and they said "someone must have stolen your order". How?? I had to wait 45mins to have them redo my order. Never going back. read more

The food was on time and fresh. Lizz was super professional and made sure that I was taken care of even when there were many orders going on. read more

I really like the costumer service. We are a little picky about our asian food so we had a lot of adjustments.Anyways price; approximately 23 dollars for two meals and two drinks. Food quantity wasn't a lot for the price but the taste was okay. The good was a little too saucy but it was good. Food wise I was going to give it a four star but because the cashier was really good I'm giving them a five star. The cashier name was Jessica (we asked) read more

Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

I ordered from them and I found a tag of some sort in my order...NEVER going back here again. Clearly they don't care about how they prepare the food for their customers read more

Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

The costumer service is fantastic, every time i go in they greet me in and it sounds very genuine. The employees are very nice and the food is so good. I recommend coming here i've been to multiple pick up stix and the energy at this location is so much better than. the other ones. read more

We ordered food, they accepted our order, when it never arrived they said "yeah we closed early today."

So I got reply to my review on pick up stick ,I was told leave contact info on pick up stick contact page on the site & I did just that!! Now let's see if someone will reach out!!! read more

I went in last night, March 3rd and was expecting a long line for substandard food. Instead the lady that helped us was really nice, knew what she was doing and the food was actually really good. Definitely will go back to this location. read more

Very good tasting fast food. Service is above board only when the Branch Manager, Liz, is present and working. Clean facility all the time. The biggest issue is the ridiculous price increase across the board. The place became very expensive. Prices posted did not change but the servings were reduced by 50% which is same as a price increase. In the past, the dish and the rice were in separate boxes. Now, the smaller entree and rice are served side by side in a small plate. Go to Panda Express. read more

service was incredibly fast and the food tasted fresh and delicious! staff is so kind, and the place is always spotless.

Love the new Thai basil cashew chicken! Don't ever get rid of it. New renovations are awesome too! One thing I will say is that the new wrap around booth is really close to the front counter so you have to really crank your neck to look up at the menu when you are at the registers. Love this location! Thank you! read more

Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors - New renovations - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

I was hungry so I yelped up nearby places and my other option was the one with panda in the title, so I chose this place instead. I missed out on the lunch special by a couple hours, bummer. It wasn't crowded though, so that was nice. I didn't have to wait long for my takeout order. The service was good. The girl who helped me was very friendly. I almost forgot to grab a pair of chopsticks on the way out, but she reminded me, and she offered me a plate too. It's like she knew I was going to be eating in my car, haha. This location is in a busy shopping plaza with a grocery store and lots of other retailers and food options. It's next door to a Dickies. It was clean and tidy. They had a tv, thankfully it was not on while I was there. I find it annoying to have to listen to the tv when I'm at a restaurant or any food place, but that's just me. They have frozen yogurt here now. I guess they're trying to compete with actual Asian food spots now? It's weird to me that an American Asian food place is trying to mix it up and serve frozen yogurt, but only the bland flavors. My food was ok. I wasn't expecting it to be something spectacular. I asked for it spicy. It wasn't actually spicy, but they did add a lot of peppers, so that was nice. It was fresh, which is obviously something you don't find at some of the food court type spots. It's not Chinese food, but I was hungry and it wasn't bad. I'd come back when I'm in the area. read more

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This place has changed and not in good ways. Covid-19 situation aside, this place needs to do better. First, let's start with the front door. I am disabled with mobility problem, but if I weren't, I suspect I would still have trouble opening this door anyways. That is a VERY heavy door to open! It's absurd how much strength it takes from me (and my friend who is healthy) to open their front door!! Secondly, their "new" dining room layout. Hate it! It looks like a 70s communal hookah lounge the way it is set up. Who ever designed that layout should be fired! You feel trapped and does not offer even the slightest bit of privacy! Lastly, but most important, the food. It is VERY inconsistent. And I tried to peg down some consistency by going at the same day and time and still, inconsistent! I generally order the fried rice and or chow mein. The house fried rice I had for lunch and it was "dry" and tasted bland.The rice could have been re-heated, I don't know, but the food did NOT taste fresh at all! The Chow Mein I was going to have for lunch tomorrow but I tried a bit of it and had to throw the whole thing away. Same thing, did not taste fresh but worse than that, it smelled disgusting! Not to mention I ordered the House Fried Rice which is supposed to be beef, chicken and shrimp and only got chicken. So I got ripped off to boot! I think this will be my last trip here. I've been coming here for years and just recently it has gotten this way. The last time I got fried rice and took it home, it was super greasy! It so greasy it was wet!! And today it was dry as hell! I see new faces here all the time so it appears they have trouble hanging on to employees, especially cooks which is what makes or breaks the place. They had a cook there for a while that was making some tasty food. I don't know where he went, but I sure miss him! Adios PUS! read more

For quite a number of years I have been eating at Pick Up Stix in Rancho San Diego. Shortly after I began they added the Shrimp Pad Thai noodles. I love that. The thing that stopped me from going back for a number of years was that they were inconsistent with preparing the dish. Like they had a drunken chef or two chefs who could not agree on the recipe. When there is not too much sauce it's great. Last time I was there...a few weeks ago, they were empty around Thanksgiving. I enjoyed a great Shrimp Pad Thai dish with so many shrimp I wanted to go back and say thank you. But I forgot. One last thing. NEVER have any employees ever been rude or unfavorable. They are usually young girls and they are very sweet and polite. I will try again and if it is consistently good...I would love to continue to enjoy that dish again once in a while. read more

Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

I normally order the Mongolian Beef but went off the beaten path today with their House Special thanks to a special promo. It was delicious! We showed up at 5 and had no wait. Plus, our food came super quick. Another excellent visit. We always love coming to Pick Up Stix read more

My husband and I tried it out.. I feel like it just lacked some flavor. I had the Thai sweet chili chicken and my husband had the teriyaki chicken. Overall it was decent. It arrived hot and fresh. The cream cheese wontons were pretty tasty, so that's a plus. read more

I ordered over $45 food. It was cold and I ordered an entrée of broccoli beef Along with house chicken and honey chicken. The chicken was OK the broccoli beef should just be called broccoli because there probably was five little tiny crumbles of meat in there . I would not recommend ordering this . The cream cheese wontons were very gummy and cold. Each entrée came with one side but I was charged two dollars extra for 2 plain noodles. Plain white rice was free but that was not how it was advertised. I've been coming here for years I couldn't believe the cost and the quality of the food was far below what I paid versus what I got. Sorry to say because I used to love pick up sticks! read more

It's hard to find food places that actually have good customer service, and this place never disappoints. The staff is very friendly and goes above and beyond. Also the Thai coconut curry is always so fresh and good. I would recommend this location vs other pick up stix stores. I will go out of my way to go to this store specifically. read more

I was in the area yesterday and decided to grab pick up stix for dinner. This was my first time so I didn't know what to get. The cashier told me some of his favorite items, so I went with his choices. I got the family meal which came with 2 entrees, chow mien, wontons, pot stickers and brown rice. I tried the honey chicken and Mongolian beef. Everyone was very happy with the food. It was delicious and still piping hot when I got home. They package it on this cute serving tray. I definitely do think this is much better than Panda Express. read more

Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

Love coming here for quick delicious food! It always comes out fresh and hot just how I like my food. My favorite dish is the Kung Pao Shrimp. Always comes out tasting great each and every time I order it. Honestly the prices are not bad at all for the quality of food they offer. read more

Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors - Teriyaki Salmon - Chinese Near Me - El Cajon, California

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I just want to say I went on Mother's Day and the front manager, Liz was just the most cheerful amazing person. Thank you Liz. James

Customer service was awesome I ordered over the phone and picked up. Food was fresh and tasty . A bit pricey.

Got minor food poisoned after eating lunch at this place. Wonton filled with cream cheese might have been spoiled.

Good customer service but the food wasn't great. The soup I got was alright but the orange chicken was terrible. Way too sweet, will probably come back for the soup tho read more

The good is great here, but every time I dine in it's cold. If they keep their dining room at a more comfortable temperature they'd be much busier. read more

Once in a blue moon when I dont feel like eating meat and I am on the go, I will stop in and order their gluten free pad tai noodles with shrimp. So. Good. Highly recommend that dish! But when I am craving something with meat I love the house chicken with brown rice. Their other dishes are great as well. Cant really complain. Service is always excellent as well and the place is always clean. read more

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I love this place visit once a week or every two weeks people are very friendly and very respectful.. the place is clean and the food is great I have personally been helped by Victoria on numerous occasions and she is awesome great customer service read more

My go to fast fresh Asian food place! House special beef is my favorite! Add order of cream cheese wantons!

Pick up Stix is delicious. They have a lot of great vegetarian options and will sub out any fish sauce for their house sauce to accommodate dietary restrictions. The staff is amazing and courteous too! read more

I ordered Uber eats from here tonight and after placing my order realized that the fried rice might have dairy. (I am allergic) I called and spoke with a nice woman who looked into it and let me know that the allergen guide said yes but that she was not sure as they use oil in the wok. Anyway, I told her no worries and that I would just not eat it. Well, when my food got here she had put a free container of white rice in with a note that saying just in case. That was seriously thoughtful and definitely appreciated! And of course the food was delish read more

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I Placed my order over the phone, gentleman I spoke to gave me a 10 min ETA. Showed up around 15 min, and food was still NOT ready. Waited patiently after telling Morgan I am here for my order and paying $22 and some change for two meals. Why did it take almost 50 minutes to walk out of the restaurant with my food?? If I hadn't asked AGAIN about my order would it have taken longer?? Staff is lacking in communication skills read more