Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 10:00 AM
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in La Mesa: 10:59 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (619) 462-6836 to confirm.
Location & directions
8011 University AvenueLa Mesa, CA 91941
About Panda Express
Looking for a Chinese restaurant in La Mesa? Panda Express is at 8011 University Avenue, La Mesa, California. Our La Mesa guide covers 90 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Panda Express is open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Service options include takeout.
You can reach the team at (619) 462-6836.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 8011 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
- Phone
- (619) 462-6836
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Panda Express’s weekday schedule with 1,107 other Chinese restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:30 AM, earlier than 70% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 84.5 hours a week, 15 hours more than the local median of 70. 95% of Chinese restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Panda Express is one of them.
Compared with 1,107 other Chinese restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in California
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
We don’t have Panda Express’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Kung Pao Chicken | 52% | $14.95 |
| Mongolian Beef | 48% | $16.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 47% | $14.99 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 42% | $15.77 |
| Beef | 40% | $16.00 |
| Chicken | 36% | $14.97 |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 36% | $14.39 |
| Shrimp | 34% | $16.95 |
Calculated from 204 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Panda Express there are 24 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 49 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (9), Cafes & Coffee (9), Pizza (5), and Sandwiches & Delis (4).
Competition is light: 1 other Chinese restaurant is within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Pick Up Stix, 0.6 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaPizza Hut< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- ThaiBamboo Fresh Thai Cuisine0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.2 mi
- AmericanFarmer's Table La Mesa0.2 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Panda Express's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Panda Express open on Sunday?
Yes, Panda Express is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Panda Express located?
Panda Express is located at 8011 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941.
What is the phone number of Panda Express?
You can call Panda Express at (619) 462-6836.
Does Panda Express offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Panda Express, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
Is Panda Express open late?
Yes – Panda Express is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Panda Express?
There are 49 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Panda Express. Nearby options include Pizza Hut (< 0.1 mi), Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), and Bamboo Fresh Thai Cuisine (0.2 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Panda Express?
1 other Chinese restaurant within a mile. The closest is Pick Up Stix, 0.6 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
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