Panda Express - (San Antonio - New Braunfels Avenue)

Reviews

• ★★★★½ Spicy Orange Chicken Honey Sesame Chicken Chow Mein Visited Jun 13, 2026

  Amazing Visit, Every Item Was Fresh & Flavorful

  I’m not sure what happened on this visit, but the food was exceptionally fresh, and everything had amazing flavor. It was a completely different experience from what I’ve come to expect from Panda Express.
  
  The chowmein was fresh, with noodles that had a good texture and plenty of vegetables mixed throughout. It wasn’t sticky or dried out, and everything tasted like it had just been prepared.
  
  The limited-time Spicy General Chicken was another standout. It was loaded with flavor, and the chicken had a nice, slightly crispy coating. There was plenty of sauce, giving it a pretty spicy kick.
  
  The Honey Sesame Chicken was equally impressive. It tasted like it had just come out of the kitchen, with a sticky, sweet coating that complementing the slightly crisped chicken perfectly. Even the peppers still had a little crunch to them, adding some texture to the dish. This was easily one of the best servings of Honey Sesame Chicken I’ve had.
  
  While I was eating, I remember thinking that if Panda Express consistently served food like this, I’d be eating here a lot more often. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been my usual experience. Too often, the chowmein is sticky or lacking in vegetables, while the Orange Chicken and Sesame Chicken can be soggy.
  
  This visit was a completely different story. I didn’t take any photos because I went into the meal expecting the usual average experience, not something that would impress me this much. By the time I realized how good everything was, I was already busy enjoying my food!
  
  If Panda Express consistently delivered this level of freshness, texture, and flavor, it would set a much higher standard for what customers should expect. This visit was a reminder of just how good the food can be when everything comes together, and I wish this were the experience I could count on every time.

  — Paul

• ★★★★½ Black Angus Pepper Steak Honey Sesame Chicken & Angus Steak Visited May 19, 2025

  Decent Flavor, Fresh Entrees This Visit

  I visited this location to order a combo meal for dine-in. I ordered the angus beef and honey sesame chicken along with a side of chowmein. The plate was prepared quick and all the food was fresh. Both the entrees had good flavor and the portions were decent.
  
  It was maybe a little fresher than some other visits to the same location, but overall the flavor on these items was about average.
  
  Disclaimer: This visit was paid for by corporate to review the restaurant. My food was paid for and I was instructed which items to order, but the staff did not know I was reviewing the location.

  — Paul