We have never been here, but received a flyer on our door with some coupons. We actually didn't end up using the coupons (yet) because we decided to have lunch here. It was definitely the best Chinese we have had in the southeast valley. I don't know what's going on with the quality of Chinese restaurants in Tempe/Mesa/Chandler (seems like every place I try is terrible), but Dragon Express is a shining star in the area. We ordered the chicken fried rice (not traditional, but tasty), and the vegetable dish with tofu (it was so delicious! Will definitely order again!). We also got some crab angels that were yummy and the best I have had in a while. The only disappointment was the chicken egg rolls; they seemed dry and didn't really have any flavor, but they were pretty large. Portions were great, prices were great. We ordered online and food was ready for pick up on time. The person who helped us at the counter was nice and friendly. The restaurant was clean and smelled good! We'll be back! read more

Best in town. Orange chicken was great. Lo Mein instead of rice was perfect choice. Beef in garlic sauce was the best I remember having in a long time. Wonton soup was good, served with a bowl of fried wonton that was fried perfect. Everything was made when ordered, fresh and hot. Not served from a steam table. Recommend this restaurant, taking friends with us next visit. read more

Lo mein was too soft and over cooked. Orange chicken tasted good but soggy. Beef fried rice was the bomb! It was the best thing I got.

General Tso Chicken. My favorite dish, not made here the way Im used too. Claims to add steamed broccoli but the last 2 times I've ordered I have yet to see Broccoli. Also use these cheap styrofoam containers that ruin the meal for take out. The steam waters everything down and ruins the flavor. I suggest going elsewhere. Also a place that doesn't appreciate a to go tip, can't even get a "bye" outta these people when I thank them for their service with a generous tip. read more

Been here many times. I would've given four stars but it isn't the same anymore. The portions are smaller, the food isn't prepared the same, and the chicken tastes fake now. The spring rolls are very good. The restaurant, although small, is always clean and has a courteous staff. Very good food six months ago, I hope they return to proper form. read more

Good food, nice people will be back, I was looking for a good Chinese food spot in the area and I found one read more

Dragon Express - General tso & chicken teriyaki - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Ordered the Shrimp Fried Rice and there were TONS of shrimp, which is rare. Great value for the price!

My favorite quick meal Asian food spot. My expectations have always been met. Plenty of options. Food arrives hot, flavorful, proportational. I'm a fiend for vegetables that retain their textures. Dragon Express chefs succeed. Service staff is eager to enhance experience, and provide knowledgeable assistance with explanation and recommendations. Enjoy! read more

Fast delivery, big serving. Its worth every penny! I've read a lot of bad review for the pad Thai and I did ordered it. I've taste a lot of pad Thai. To be honest it's not bad. I've had way worst pad Thai before. The specialty friend rice need more flavor. But overall I would recommend this place read more

After reading good reviews of this restaurant, I thought I would try takeout and use their ordering page on my computer. Ordering was quite simple, rapid and efficient. Except for cash, you pay on line, pickup promised in 15-20 minutes and they keep their promises! The food was very good. I ordered Hot and Sour soup, extra spicy, it was hot (temp) but not very spicy but good tasting. Also ordered Twice Cooked Pork, huge portion, good tasting with plenty of meat in it, and Spicy General Tso's Chicken, a wonderful tasting dish with overflowing ingredients, but wasn't spicy enough for me. Included was an extremely large portion of white rice, a large amount of fresh crunchy oriental chips for the soup, some packets of soy sauce and fortune cookies, fresh and crunchy tasting. Their portions could be called more than generous! Easily a four star meal! I will return again but perhaps order less due to the quantity and quality of their fresh food. read more

We ordered takeout from here for the first time last night. It was ready for pick up in fifteen minutes everything was fresh and hot. Their hot and sour soup was the best I have had in a long time. We will definitely order again. read more

My brother and boyfriend LOVE this place. But when I ordered the Asian Yellow Curry it was not that good. It wasn't bad but it just didn't wow me... and it just seemed loaded with pea pods instead of chicken and other good stuff. I will try them again and order something else, they seem like a good place, nice staff and very clean! read more

I ordered delivery on a Saturday night. They were polite over the phone and the price was about average for appetizers and dinner for two. Their portions were bigger than I expected and the food overall looked and held up well for a delivery. I ordered the potstickers and chicken egg rolls for apps, chicken egg rolls were delicious however the potstickers didn't hold up during delivery as they were barely room temp. The Cashew Chicken was delicious. Shrimp fried rice as well. Food reheated well also the next day which is a big deal for me not all delivery Chinese does. Nothing really stood out but everything was good. I would order again. read more

Dragon Express - Chicken Egg rolls 3.99 Pork potstickers 2.49 Cashew Chicken with zucchini and Fried Rice 7.49 Shrimp Fried Rice 7.49 - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I'm very picky about my Chinese takeout, especially in a place as relaxed as Arizona, but I'm still thinking about my experience at this establishment until today! The first time I ordered the House Fried Rice with beef substituted for the pork and was impressed! The chicken was cut into chunks, pan-seared and lightly seasoned separate of the other ingredients; something I haven't had at any other takeout Chinese place! The steak was perfect and tender, while the shrimps were prepped and cooked ideally for a great combination rice. Food was good enough that I had to try back later that week for lunch! During that visit I ordered the Beef w/ Broccoli and a side of the Crab Puffs. Again, steak was exceptional and broccoli crisp and fresh! The brown sauce was prepared with ginger and had a slightly sweet taste, but that's much better than it being overly salted. The crab puffs were also sweet, delectable and not too crunchy. I'm not certain if they used an imitation crab for this recipe, but will check for that during my next visit. All in all, this was hands down the best Chinese I have had since being here! Strongly encourage you to consider this place if you're in the area! Definitely don't think you'll be disappointed! If ordering delivery, don't forget to tip the driver! :) - P.S. I WASN'T endorsed to offer this review, just provided a stellar experience each time I visited! :D read more

Best food ever, period. Found this restaurant when I was looking for places to eat during quarantine, and I did not get disappointed. The food is always hot and fresh and the prices are just right. The breading on the chicken is low key delicious and the portions are always large. You really have to try it yourself. read more

First visit surely not the last great fast service huge portions Very Tastety Good seasoning equals a 5 very clean friendly staff who seems to appreciate customers best Crab Puffs served Hot good hot mustard duck sauce really enjoyed my meal Will certainly make this my go to Chinese near me See U soon read more

Food is great. I normally walk in and order to go and it is ready within 10 min. Very clean inside

Very nice people that work here, very clean. Food was only mediocre at best. It wasn't bad, it was just very basic. Had the fried rice, and lomain. Was really hoping for what the previous reviews had said. read more

I just reviewed Kwan's Sampan, and also just gave it 5 stars, but these places are quite different than each other. Experience fresh, crispy, tasty modern Asian fare at mall food court prices. This is a much more modern take on Chinese/Asian food. If you don't like your food fried, battered, and swimming in a sea of Sweet & Sour sauce, or gravy, then you've hit the jackpot with Dragon Express. read more

ZERO Stars... My husband and I both were not impressed. The food was over priced and it was either mushy or dry. Everything had the same flavor... Bland. Yucky read more

My wife loves loves loves most Asian cuisine. I, on the other hand , just find it to be okay. My best Friend introduced us to Dragon Express & I gotta say it's fantastic. The portions are huge, and the food is delicious. It's out of the way for us to go, but definitely worth the drive. read more

Their food is good n good size portions. Just dislike how they don't do half n half n they charge an extra dollar for fried rice.

If you're in the Mesa area and looking for an affordable, but high quality Chinese take out, delivery, or casual dine-in, I highly recommend checking out Dragon Express! Their menu features all your Oriental favorites, and maybe a few entrees you've yet to try! The veggies definitely seem "cut today" fresh, and all the rice types I tried were cooked to perfection. There are some unconventional twists on old favorites as well-- the General Tso's for example, has little caramelized orange peel slices which, while surprising and very strong in flavor, were a pleasant addition. There are also some non-Chinese options, such as the Raspberry Mango Cheesecake dessert. From what I was told by my partner, it was stellar, but she didn't give me a chance to taste it! Although prices are almost entirely under $10 per entree, I would happily pay at least 12.00 for a plate of food of this quality- and the portion sizes are easily share-able, or if you're inclined to leftovers, would make 3 modest sized lunches! The dining room and restroom is clean, tasteful, and pleasantly lighted, so a sit-in lunch or dinner would be very enjoyable, though delivery and take-out are also great options. Try it! read more

They keep orders on file with your telephone number which makes it super easy to order and to get your order fast. This is my go-to after a long day and when I'm super hangry. The crab wontons and chicken lettuce wraps have great flavor and I'm basically addicted. So happy I found this place. read more

No flavor, rice was dry, and the soup was so thick I didn't even think it was soup, yuck!

Not your typical greasy spoon Chinese restaurant. Today I ordered delivery from here for the first time. It showed up pretty quickly and was hot and tasty. No complaints here! I will definitely be a return customer. read more

It's OK for some quick tai food but it's def not the best! Under seasoned and not very traditional is the biggest problems here. But there isn't much Tai Food in the area so they make ok Pad Tai... if your looking for quick though they definitely deliver in that sense. read more

We ordered from here on a whim because our usual spot wasn't offering delivery. Wow! Food was so tasty! We got the egg drop soup (so good), sweet and sour chicken, and the chicken egg rolls. Everything was so good that this might become our new go to spot! read more

Man oh man... they deliver, and that's awesome, but I moved and now I'm right outside their delivery range, and that makes me really REALLY sad. They have the best fast asian cuisine I think I've ever had. Their portions are just crazy big for what they charge, and the food is delicious! I go to Dragon Express almost every time I'm craving Chinese food and it's always amazing. I've introduced quite a few friends to Dragon Express and the consensus is the same: YUMMMM!! Can't go wrong with anything here! read more

Thai Basil Fried Rice and Korean Noodle Soup were Fantastic! This was our 3rd time here and it's been consistently yummy! Friendly Staff and fair prices. Love it! read more

Standard Arizona "Chinese" fare. I ordered takeout from this place and both dishes were soggy and bland. The service was great and the food was ready for pickup within ten minutes, my only problem was that the food wasn't very good. read more

I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of take-out Chinese food (It all tastes like greasy crap in my opinion)...unless however we're talking about Thai. Gotta love Thai! So anyways, my husband and I have pretty much tried all of the Chinese delivery places in our delivery zone (mostly to prove to him that they all suck)...that is until we came across this little gem last night. As a health conscience person, I try not to order greasy crap when I can avoid it, so I was pleasantly surprised with what we got. The food arrived quickly (45 minutes) and we had no problems/issues ordering through the Grub Hub site. We ordered Hot & Sour Soup, Ginger Chicken & Broccoli, Chicken Lo Mein, and Orange Peel Chicken. The Hot & Sour Soup as one reviewer put it left little to be desired. It was pretty bland and not at all spicy. The Lo Mein wasn't very greasy which I liked, the Orange Peel Chicken was flavorful, but heavy on the breading. Not something I'd eat again, and the Ginger Chicken was awesome! I requested that they add mushrooms and make it spicy and it was perfect. Light and flavorful. I got the fried rice instead of the white (I know, I know...but it's sooo much better) and it was very good! Didn't even need any soy sauce and wasn't dripping in oil. This will be our go-to Chinese food place from now on and have already recommended it. Seriously, before you try yet another so-so place, give this one a try. Hopefully you'll be as impressed as we were! read more

Dragon Express is my go-to Chinese delivery place. They are always fast, friendly, and the food is great. My favorites are their Kung Pao Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Fried Rice. The crab puffs and beef skewers are also amazing. read more

This place was delicious and I am so glade I found a Chinese place that has great food with good customer service and good prices I will definitely be coming here again this is my new spot for great chinese food try it out its definitely worth it. read more

Best Chinese food in town 10 minute delivery incredible food piping hot fresh awesome customer service is over the top everything's with the smile so appreciative this is America right there read more

My husband and I order from this place when don't have time to prepare dinner. I can pretty much tell you everything on the menu is awesome!

OK so I order Asian food take out a lot from different place.. some well most of the time theirs no food just a bunch of white rice!!! But at dragon express I just have to say wow!! They give you your money worth by far and the food was great I will order here again!!! read more

I tried to order delivery from this place a few weeks ago but unfortunately I was out of their range, which made me sad because I had to eat DQ instead. Anyway, I ate here this week and it was all good. I had the Kung Pao Chicken and Dragon Spring Rolls. After I ate, I met up with some friends for beers. The leftovers were still in my car for quite some time. Thanks to the AZ heat they were still pretty okay when my cousin ate them about 3 hours later. LOL! Anyway, this place was good and fairly priced. I think I'll be back. read more

love the lunch special keep up the great work like that the deliver we get this at our job at least once a month thanks

I read through the reviews before my wife and I decided to have dinner here. Let me say all of the great reviews were spot on! Awesome fresh food done right! Not one thing we tasted could I have wanted to be better than it already was! Portions are pretty large and the pricing is great as well. Very clean place too. The service was excelent as well. We will absolutely be back! read more