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    China Bros

    3.7 (162 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    L15. General Chicken Lunch Special
    Mateo V.

    This is a little Chinese food restaurant in a strip mall. If you can imagine what you think Chinese food from a strip ball taste like ... you are spot on. Not bad, not great. The fried rice was a little bit dry for me and the noodles had too much fish sauce flavor (for my taste, anyways). The general chicken was not very spicy and did have a good flavor to it although I would have preferred it more garlicky. Overall -- it's checked the box of an easy Chinese food lunch. The price was very good and great value for the amount of food (about $11 for this lunch special). Lastly, the service here is extremely friendly and pretty quick. If only rating service, I would give a four or five stars.

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    Erich C.

    Just ate here for lunch today with a family of 5. We wanted a booth but they were just slightly too small so we had to sit at a regular table. Not a problem actually as all of the seats are padded. We each ordered a lunch menu item, which all come with half-and-half rice and chow mien noodles, plus a small egg drop soup. Lunch items are right around $10 each, and each of us got a heaping plate of food. HIGHLY worth the $10. We all liked our food. The orange chicken was not too sweet unlike other places (Panda). I got the Shrimp with Hot Garlic Sauce. Lots of sauce on this one. It ended up leaking out of the container after we got the rest to-go, so be sure to pack your leftovers well. The Beef with Broccoli was great. We also got the Bunny character buns. They looked cute but I didn't think they had a lot of filling. Not too sweet either. One thing to note: we noticed that some of the soy sauce bottles have a cracked lid. The one on our table wasn't screwed on tightly so we got soy sauce everywhere and had to exchange with another table. That one also had tape holding the lid together, so be aware. Also, they only had plastic forks. No metal forks. It's a little tough to eat heavy noodles with plastic forks. They don't have any beer options that I could see. We all chose water. Total came to $61.66 and we had a lot leftover so you have dinner covered if you eat lunch here.

    Egg drop soup
    Anna M.

    I ordered the combo platter, which consist of the eggroll, butterfly shrimp, crab Rangoon, pot stickers, and BBQ pork. It was standard, but I couldn't eat the eggroll because it was a bit salty. The service is good. They give you a bowl off egg drop soup while you wait for your food. The ambience is casual.

    Orange chicken lunch special - I feel like they give you a generous portion!
    EJ E.

    Clean establishment and prompt service. The lunch special is affordable (a little under $11 including tax at the time of this review) and they give generous portions. I couldn't finish it all in one sitting, and even when I transferred the leftovers to the to-go box, it looked like a whole meal still! I would give the orange chicken and fried rice 4/5, while I give the noodles 5/5. Will definitely come back to try different dishes.

    The knot on the to-go bag I was holding between my feet
    CritDicks ..

    Good food. Super fast and ready to go. In and out in 8 minutes from time of order. Fresh and hot. Clean and stylish decor and seating. We will probably order from here again. Dicks

    30. General Chicken
    Lisa W.

    We ordered through door dash and went to pick up. The Chinese food here is actually pretty good, we thought it was better than Panda Garden. We got the general chicken, a beef dish (came with veggies), beef chow fun and combo chow mein. The food had flavors and wasn't too salty. Plenty of meats in the chow mein and chow fun too. We'll order again!

    L11. Orange Chicken Lunch Special, L3. Mongolian Beef Lunch Special, 55. Shrimp in Lobster Sauce
    John Q.

    China Bros is a fantastic choice for those craving quick, tasty Chinese food. The menu offers a variety of classic dishes, from Orange Chicken to flavorful Beef and Broccoli. Each dish is prepared fresh and served hot, ensuring a satisfying meal every time. They offer a fantastic lunch special. They have efficient service. The staff is friendly and quick, making it an excellent option for a lunch break or even dinner.

    Tasty
    Arnel D.

    Sometimes you got to live a little and try something aside from Panda Express. With less of a line, this is a good option for a quick meal. It's clean and parking is simple. Prices are reasonable and their food is tasty. Their noodles were lacking protein - that's what I noticed not flavor. I didn't have to use any additional soy sauce or Sriracha. Their honey walnut shrimp, though large and filling seemed to be lacking in terms of mayo and honey. My family usually finishes this item from other spots but I this time around over half of it was left over.

    Beef in Hot Garlic Sauce
    RoFU A.

    Best Chinese Food spot in North County! I have sat down in the restaurant for lunch once before, the staff is very welcoming and are quick to take your order. Tables and seats were clean! The menu is great. I would need multiple trips a month to try everything on the menu! The TASTE & QUALITY of the food is where this place really shines! It's what keeps me coming back! Today, I ordered 2 Lunch Specials, General Tso's Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, 4 BBQ Pork Baos & Sesame Balls to be delivered. Food got here hot and tasty! The chicken was still crispy! Definitely eat there for the full taste experience, you won't regret it.

    Lunch Kung Pao Shrimp
    Tiffany B.

    I ordered for pick up. They always tell you 10 to 15 minutes but it's usually ready in 5. I really like their chow mein. The Kung Pao Shrimp is spicy, but they put a ton of zucchini. I like getting my dose of vegetables, but this can be overwhelming. There was also sauce dripping out the container and into the bag. They have sauces out near the drink bar, like spicy chili and egg roll. I like coming for the lunch specials.

    Mongolian beef special
    Katrinna J.

    We always go to China Bros in Escondido, but was surprise to find out they have one in San Marcos. Nice and friendly staff. I had the lunch special Mongolian Beef and hubby -sweet and sour chicken. Food freshly made and perfect size. We will come back when we are around this area. Great food!

    Super crispy still!

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    Lunch special for price is great deal. Food and service excellent. Can eat a quality lunch for mech less than Fastfood options

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    Ordered the pad thai and it was a plate of Mush. The worst looking and tasting food I have ever had.

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    Great service, amazing food, good portions at the best prices. Can't beat that! Their lunch specials are the best!

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    Best Chinese food in San Marcos if you're in the area definitely won't be disappointed with the food and price

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