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Combo Express

4.2 (325 reviews)
InexpensiveSeafood, Noodles, Soup
Closed Closed
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Salt and pepper fish
Idy C.

Best value of Chinese food in town! Their portion is huge, double size than Panda Express and fresh! I have been a regular customer for many years. Their salt and pepper chicken is very popular! But I also love their salt and pepper fish. You cannot beat the price for a whole plate of fish for less than $20!

The food here was pretty good, but the meat was really chewy and most of the meat i had to swallow and eat whole because it was really hard to bite into the meat. The service here was pretty mediocre, I ordered one plate and took 30 minutes. not the longest, but it certainly wasn't fast either the ambience surrounding this place was a standard family owned busy that everyone enjoys. I would reccomend this place, and wouldn't be surprised if the other food was good too.

Spicy salt fish filet
Cayla L.

Truly a Vallejo gem! The staff is always so nice & generous with their portions, pricing is very reasonable & probably the best pricing you'll find. Party trays of chow mein, fried rice & spicy salt chicken are always a hit at parties! They pack the boxes with so much food, they barely close! They are closed on Sundays, but open Monday - Saturday & they DO take Apple Pay.

2-Item plate: Chicken with Spicy Salt, Pork Chops
Reign N.

I stopped by Combo Express after hearing really great reviews from a couple of friends, and Combo Express did not disappoint! I tried; the Pork Chops, Sweet & Sour Pork, Spicy Eggplant, Salt & Pepper Chicken, the Fried Fish & Pot Stickers. Everything was fresh, tasty & delicious! I had company at the house when I bought these items and everyone loved it. I highly recommended! This is a "takeout only" restaurant, there is no seating inside. It's located in a strip mall. You may see some questionable people outside, but don't let that be the reason you don't try Combo Express! You won't be disappointed! :)

Reeven S.

I am not exaggerating when I say this is my all-time favorite Chinese takeout restaurant! I grew up eating here, and I'm thrilled that nothing has drastically changed over the years. I'm still so happy to see a line of customers waiting to be served every time I visit--it's proof they're still thriving after all this time! For cheap, tasty food with large serving sizes, Combo Express is the place to go. My go-to combo is half fried rice, half chow mein, salt and pepper chicken, and barbecue chicken. The barbecue chicken is a classic, but the salt and pepper chicken is my absolute favorite. I could snack on it like popcorn chicken from boba shops, but paired with the fried rice? Absolutely delicious! I've also tried other dishes like the beef and broccoli, and everything is consistently great. During holiday celebrations, I often order their party platters--they're very affordable and come in generous portions. I genuinely love this place and always recommend it to people around me. It's well-deserving of a 5-star rating from me!

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Jonathan S.

Combo Express is located in the Springstowne Shopping Center. My co-worker has purchased food here to bring to our work potlucks, so I am familiar with some of their dishes. They are know for their Spicy Salt and Pepper Chicken. I ordered the Spicy Salt and Pepper Chicken, Tofu with Eggplant, Chicken with String Beans, Chow Mein and Pot Stickers. Everything was very tasty, but the hit with my family was the Spicy Salt and Pepper Chicken. They do not have any seating to eat in as they are strictly take out only.They do a lot of party trays, so call in ahead of time to order for your next party or potluck.

Lady L.

I really wanted to like this place because I heard great things about their salt & pepper chicken. Unfortunately, after eating it, I noticed the meat was pink inside and didn't look or taste like real chicken. About an hour after eating this mystery meat I ended up with a bad stomach ache. I'm honestly disappointed and concerned about what they're serving.

Huge Beef Wonton Soup Two entree plate half fried rice/chow mein, bbq chicken, orange chicken

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Always like the way they cook their Chinese food . I always call for pick up.service is fast .

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The salt and pepper fish was excellent and so was the chow mein and sweet and sour pork. It's really a to go place but it's really good.

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Food is amazing, staff is always friendly and helpful, inside the store is kinda small but they offer the best Chinese verity.

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Ask the Community - Combo Express

Do they sell smelt on trays?

They used to sell 1/2 and full catering trays. You had to call a day or two ahead.

Is the chow fun made to order or ready upon arrival like at a panda express?

Their chow neon is on the steam table, but the chow fun is made to order. They have high customer volume so the food is often fresh.

Anyone know how the prices for party trays?

Party tray ranges between $25 and $35. They have pretty large servings. We regularly get food from them when we have gatherings.

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