Panda Express in Santa Clarita, CA

3.7(394)Santa Clarita, CA
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3.7-star rating from 394 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Santa Clarita, CA • 3.7★
Panda Express in Santa Clarita, California offers an exceptional Chinese buffet experience. Their all-you-can-eat concept is perfect for families and groups, with a wide variety of dishes to satisfy every palate. Dine in, take out, or enjoy the convenience of delivery - their food service options cater to every need. As a good for groups and good for kids destination, Panda Express is an ideal spot for gatherings and meals on the go. With a rating of 3.7 and over 394 reviews, this Chinese restaurant in Santa Clarita, California has earned a loyal following. Patrons rave about the nice and tasty food, affordable prices, and helpful waitresses like Karina, making it a standout in the area. Whether you're in the mood for a quick meal or a leisurely lunch or dinner, Panda Express is the perfect choice for Santa Clarita residents and visitors alike.

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  • The page includes a 4.2-star rating from 425 reviews.
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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
26529 Golden Valley Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, USA, Valencia, Santa Clarita, California
Phone
(661) 284-3011
Today
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rating
3.7 (394 reviews)

What stands out

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

⚡Quick service

No long waits

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

8 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Tasty Food**×3**Helpful Waitresses** Like Karina×2Making It A Standout In The Area×2**Affordable Prices****Nice

Also mentioned

ParkingServiceStaff

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 29/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score29/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
2/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

✅ 3.9 weighted · 394 reviews
3.9weighted · raw 3.7 from 394 reviews(↑ 0.20 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median394 / 186.5 median
0932.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (3.7) with the city average (4.31) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 932.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
TV AvailableGood For GroupsGood For KidsOutdoor SeatingWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Popular Dishes

3 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Orange Chicken Panda Cub Meal™$9.4016 mentions
  • Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Panda Cub Meal™$9.407 mentions
  • Broccoli Beef Panda Cub Meal™$9.403 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

394 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 425 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
  • Positive review text points to fresh food and service.

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Panda Express affordable?

According to one review, the food is affordable, and the reviewer found it to be nice and tasty.

How is the service at Panda Express?

Reviews are mixed, with one reviewer experiencing helpful and smiling waitresses, while others had terrible and rude service.

Is the food at Panda Express fresh?

One review mentions that the food looked old, and they were out of certain items, while another review mentions that the food was 'just made recently'.

How is the parking at Panda Express?

One review mentions that the parking lot is perfect to watch your motorcycle while eating.

Are there vegetarian options at Panda Express?

One review mentions ordering 'super greens' and receiving a single broccoli, which suggests that there may be some vegetarian options available.

Is the staff at Panda Express friendly?

Reviews are mixed, with one reviewer experiencing helpful and smiling waitresses, while others had rude and unprofessional staff.

📍Neighborhood Gem

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

Food & Dining
4
Miscellaneous Services
4
Personal Care & Beauty
3
Retail & Shopping
1
Transportation & Automotive
1
Government & Public Services
1

15 nearby places across 7 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

15 places nearby (food, government, services, personal care, shopping)

Restaurants

Panda Express

Fast Food

26529 Golden Valley Road

~10 ft10:00-21:00
+1 661-284-3011Website
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Restaurant

26515 Golden Valley Road

~120 ftMo-Th 07:30-21:00, Fr 07:30-21:30, Su 08:00-21:00, Sa 07:30-21:00
+1-661-290-2625Website
Submarina California Subs

Fast Food

26517 Carl Boyer Drive

~0.2 mi
+1-661-259-47-82Website

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

26585 Golden Valley Road

~260 ft
+1 661-288-1354Website

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~0.4 mi

Other services

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~0.3 mi
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~0.3 mi
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~0.3 mi
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~0.3 mi

Hair services

Bio-Organica Salon

Hairdresser

~30 ft
Sport Clips

Hairdresser

26485 Golden Valley Road

~300 ftMo-Fr 10:00-19:00, Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
+1-661-255-8635Website

Beauty & spa

Nails Spa Organic Bar & Lounge

Beauty

26521 Golden Valley Road

~70 ftWe-Sa 09:30-19:00, Su 09:30-17:00, Mo 09:00-17:00

Home & garden

Best Flooring SCV

Flooring

26491 Golden Valley Road

~270 ft
+1-661-607-9509Website

Sports facilities

Dick's Sporting Goods

Sports

26591 Carl Boyer Drive

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1 661-253-9231Website

Vehicle parts & accessories

Carquest

Car Parts

~0.6 mi