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    Oriental Cafe

    4.0 (134 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Cafes
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    ORIENTAL CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Albert C.

    Classic family style portions. We were celebrating a birthday so ordered a bunch of different things. Server was friendly as usual.

    Eggrolls with a fly on the left!!
    N.Guiselle C.

    They can improve if they have more hygiene and not serve food with flys even the sweet n sour sauce was full of fruit flies I will never eat at this moldy nasty smelling place!! They also pick the left over shrimps from customer plates when they leave and put them on other peoples plates i seen it with my own eyes! This place should be close.

    Chicken vegetable egg drop soup
    Lisa G.

    Always great service! We always have the 2 for 2 (with a side of 2 chili toreados) and salt and pepper wings! They are always on point. Large wings, great flavor and I love the green onion and chili toppings they put. They never disappoint. Wings come with cup of steamed rice and you can upgrade to fried for a fee. Highly recommend. Food is always served hot and So much flavor and large portions. Always our go too for Chinese. Er have been patrons for 20 + years

    new management food does not taste the same different menu the rice different good service

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    Rockie E.

    CASH ONLY !! Large portions with quick friendly service The food is yummy but the egg rolls are mediocre

    Fried Chicken Wings yummy!
    Jonisha J.

    Yummy, fresh, and flavorful! Cash Only. That's it if you're looking for a quick review. Keep reading for more opinion below. We tried this place looking for another go to Chinese spot. I tried calling in an order but it was recommended I come down in person to see the containers. Glad I did. Very helpful. Great sizes and prices. Food took about 15 minutes to cook which was great because I had to run to the atm for cash. They only take cash. Be prepared. The salted pepper wings were so freshness they are not overly salty, so if you're looking for that super flavor, that's not what you're getting. You can actually taste the chicken, batter, and seasoning. The fried rice is great and you have a decent portion. We also indulged in chicken lo mein. It was juicyyyyy Egg rolls bomb too. I would return and I don't usually care for Chinese food. I only deducted a star because of the cash only situation.

    Pepper Steak Sweet and Sour Chicken beef and Beef with Broccoli
    Manny F.

    Food was amazing first time being here and I really like it! The best part is the price! Don't let the outside fool you, this place is amazing. Also, the service was very very good!

    Mirna L.

    If you come to this place you will be extremely surprised on the amount of food you get served and for the price! Cash only but worth every penny. The food is very good with an amazing service!

    Salt and pepper chicken wings

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    Perfectly delicious! Everything is cooked to perfection and establishment is very clean!

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    3 years ago

    Best Shrimp Fried Rice and Chinese Food Restaurant in San Diego with outstanding customer service! I've been a customer since 2005.

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    Very great hole in the wall for Chinese food. I love going there when I get a craving for Chinese food.

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    Been coming here since i was small with my parents and now i come here with my baby girl! Best place for Chinese Food hands down!

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    Good tasty food, been coming here for a little over 20+ years till delicious. Yum!! Bring cash

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    4 years ago

    Great family owned business...a taste o Mexicali Chinese. Try their house fried rice.

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    Come here every 2 weeks salt and pepper boneless the best also the egg rolls top tier.

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