Lucky Chinese Food, El Cajon CA

Prices are good
Food is good
Service is okay
Note, speaking on behalf of El Cajon location only.

This hole in the wall place is actually really good. I bought lunch for my team at work and you can't go wrong with some Chinese food.

Didn't even get to taste the food. Tried to call multiple times and got a mailbox full message, finally got a hold of someone, and they put me on hold for over 5 minutes with pots and pans banging in the background. Won't be getting my business. I was excited to try this place, too.

Our first time in this establishment, located on Magnolia Street, El Cajon, CA. Our car was getting an oil change so we decided we'd try this place while waiting. Very simple, interiors, actually dated, a few chairs, tables & booths, seating for possibly 25 - 35 guests. It was a sort of "buffet style" as you walk in the door & greeted by the staff behind the enclosed buffet counter, where you can view the hot food selections in the warming tables, where the a lady was dishing out your choices. The menu above the wall behind her explains the serving choices - 1 entree & sides, 2-entree & sides, etc, with corresponding prices below it. Since it was just lunch, we decided we'd share a 2-entree plate. The lady dished out a good-sized serving of our order - Mushroom Chicken & Orange Chicken with some fried rice & noodles. We excitedly sat down & started to eat. Delicious, we both agreed, as we compared this to a very popular Chinese fast food fare around (Panda E.). These items were very freshly made, not overly seasoned or coated w too much batter or overly sweet & sour. Surprisingly good! As we got our call that our car was ready. I was so focused on enjoying my food that I completely forgot to take photos of it. We are returning soon, & I will definitely update this review of a great new "find" in El Cajon, for delicious Chinese food! Until then, try them, they're near a Starbucks on B radley & Magnolia.

Definitely delicious! I love their Wonton soup, egg rolls, I sometimes get the Singapore noodles.

This place has seriously the best service and chinese food in East County. Maybe I'm biased, but I haven't found anything better than them here in East County for a good quick Chinese place. Try their sprite! (I hate sprite, but that sprite is literally on point and Krispy with a k)

Food was bland today. Chowmein was a bit overcooked. Typically they have taste. Today must've been an off day today.

Love the selection of Chinese food. Very big portions. The food is very good and the service is good as well. I love there orange chicken and teriyaki. And they have a vegetarian stir fry dish with tofu that is also really good!

The trend.prepared foods.good quality and fast.obviously everything is already cooked.decent value.standard issue

Let me just start and say I have been coming to this establishment for 2 years. I have never had any problems with my order. Since I moved and considering gas prices are at an all time extreme I only come once a month. Last I came in may recently and spent a good amount of money. I specifically asked if everything was in my order which was a big order and plus I had to wait 15 minutes. To my surprise when I get home I’m missing several items. When I called first I was told I can only get certain items back not the full items to be replaced. I didn’t by half of a meal, if I wanted just rice and noodles that would have been just my order. The lady I spoke to never put my name down. Every time I call, there is no manager. So basically I got robbed from this establishment. They took my money and didn’t provide great customer service. I will make sure I let people know to be careful when entering this establishment. The management has changed or something and the people at the counter just seem like they don’t care. How would anyone feel when you pay your hard earned money and don’t get what you pays for? Never coming here again. There are better places!

I waited for for someone to come to the register I so can place my order someone came from the kitchen my girlfriend tried to their attention and they ignored us we stoop there for 10 mins and walked out.rude! They were all in the kitchen wouldn't help us with our order

Singapore noodles are my new favorite, so good. Also the hot and sour soup is great for when you feel a cold coming along.