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Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors in Escondido

4 (106) 1284 Auto Park Way Suite E, Escondido, CA 92029, United States

Categories

Chinese restaurant
Asian fusion restaurant
Asian restaurant
Chinese takeaway
Delivery Chinese restaurant
Pan-Asian restaurant

Location on the map

Escondido, San Diego County, California, US

Phone: +1 760-489-8533
Site: https://pickupstix.com/resta...

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
Friday:11 AM–9 PM
Saturday:11 AM–9 PM
Sunday:11 AM–8:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4

106 Reviews for Pick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-12 04:48:47

I was so happy when I saw the gluten free menu items. I got the coconut curry vegetable dish with tofu. It was good until it wasnt. My stomach started hurting like I had eaten gluten. I went back over the foods of the day and realized the tofu had a coating on it. I dug further in to ingredients and found that the coating on the tofu is NOT GLUTEN FREE.Im hoping that the menu gets changed and at the top it is made obvious about the tofu not beingn GF.

Review №2

2023-08-14 17:53:27

I’m NEVER eating here again!! I just went here for some chicken and rice for dinner after working all day, immediately after I ate the food my stomach was really upset and stinky gas, the next day my stomach was actually hurting really bad, now two days later I still feel Ill from this food. Plus they charge way too much just to make you sick for days 🤢🤮🤢 I’ll be reporting them to the Health Department.

Review №3

2019-10-06 00:32:32

Service here is awesome. Well staffed and friendly. It was everything we’ve come to expect from Pick Up Stix, but I have been disappointed by other locations that, for some reason have really understaffed their locations. There was also plenty of parking. Super clean and smelled really good, too. :-) This is a great location and I just can’t say enough about the staff.

Review №4

2023-08-12 04:31:33

I ordered the General Tsao orange chicken and the Kung Pao. Perhaps it was me. The food was flat and even though I ate only small portion at home, it upset my stomach. Im sorry but I will not be returning.

Review №5

2023-07-25 16:23:35

Alejandrino was very fast and courteous. Food was fresh and well prepared. They have Mr. Pibb which is a huge bonus for me… thanks guys!

Review №6

2019-09-26 02:19:12

Freahly made Asian style food and tasty. Fast service and friendly. I enjoyed my dinner here with a simple order of boiled Edamame, Thai sweet chilly stir fried veggies and chicken: Delicious.

Review №7

2023-03-08 20:47:46

Wow . Best Asian food I’ve had. It was super fresh, hot and ingredients were high quality. Plate is big enough for 2 for sure. So if you don’t share you have left overs . Thanks!

Review №8

2019-12-20 19:05:00

Food took forever but at least it was fresh. The pricing is getting a little expensive for what we got. Overall food was decent.

Review №9

2022-11-15 18:56:51

Fresh, quick & tasty. Uncrowded. But I take away a star for its ratty seats. Come on! You have people keeping it clean, why cant management do better? If I could Id show you burnt orange seat backings that are peeling and showing black background all over entire store.

Review №10

2022-06-22 01:53:55

Brought home some broccoli beef, orange chicken, and chow mein noodles to share with the family. We were pleased with the good quality and the generous portions; the broccoli beef is much better than what you would typically get at Panda Express. I would come here again and explore more of the menu options.

Review №11

2022-09-13 14:48:30

With their promos on the app, super deals cant go wrong! Better fresher made to order & they have salads! & better steam vegetables than the Asian bear place, which i loved for a very long time, P.U.S. Seams better for your health.

Review №12

2023-06-13 04:27:42

Family meal was a great deal! Honey chicken is the best! Friendly service.

Review №13

2021-07-27 21:16:36

Excellent service, Pierre and the staff are fast and very friendly, if I could Id give them more stars I would. This restaurant is not your average asian cuisine. and I never knew they served freshly made food, they literally make it for you when you order it unlike panda express where they have the food sitting on a hot plate. I wasnt expecting much when I came here, but after tasting their food Ive become a regular. I was really impressed with their firecracker chicken. It was the right amount of crispy, flavor and spicyness in my opinion. I will keep coming back for more ! Highly recommended.

Review №14

2021-07-27 20:39:21

Lost two stars in the last year. Service is good but. Last night I had the worst lettuce wraps, literally spit it out it was so salty and tough, the 3 pieces of lettuce were edible . The Pad Thai did taste good but I dont believe they include Rice noodles, they look and taste like Egg noodles. Ive eaten lots of Pad Thai and its something else, it was tasty enough but I will now look at alternative places.

Review №15

2020-03-07 00:42:28

The cashier was very helpful explaining the tofu options! They can make any of their dishes vegetarian. The tables were all clean. The manager came by and cleared our trash away for us! The food was really tasty and fresh!

Review №16

2022-01-02 00:40:50

Waited 45 mins for order so went to ask how much longer... It was bagged up and left it on the counter no one called my name. Manager shrugged pointed at the kid as if it was his fault and I asked so thats it? Manager should have done more to make it right instead of passing the buck. Its his job to make sure To Go orders arent stuck on the counter. Forgot our chow mein time before that. You have to really watch these people.

Review №17

2021-04-23 06:40:58

Pick up Stix is absolutely GREAT. Their rewards program is awesome and easy to use. You really do feel like youre getting rewarded, not humored. I love their wonton soup and bourbon chicken. Their pad thai is also really good. Better than a lot of pad thai offerings in the area. My favorite is their salad dressing. I didnt know till recently you can substitute a small salad for the rice in the lunch specials. Fantastic! And the staff are very friendly and professional at the Escondido store. And prompt. I never have to wait very long, even when I dont order ahead.

Review №18

2017-11-16 12:53:57

We ordered a tofu dish and they sent us the chicken version instead. Then we called and they refused to rectify the error. The other food we ordered wasnt even good. It tasted like sweet chemicals. Panda Express cooks tastier food for less money. Will not eat here again.

Review №19

2019-12-05 02:23:02

I am very impressed with the recent service I received from Caesar working the cash register. When I asked if he was the manager he stated he wasn’t and I truly believe he should be considered for a managerial position. I would leave 6 stars if I could just for my experience! Another plus is that the food is always good here.

Review №20

2020-01-18 20:50:52

1/18/20Came here for lunch as I was passing through and trying to stay away from chain restaurants. And since Ive never heard of this place, I thought to give it a shot. And sure glad I did! The food was fresh, made to order, the staff wa friendly. The food didnt take long and tasted great. I ordered the beef broccoli with fried Rangoon. Super delish!

Review №21

2018-01-29 01:18:20

We stopped by here on the way home from the beach and it was the perfect quick meal for us. We appreciate that they have vegetarian options (altho be careful, most of the sauces contain fish or chicken broth) and that they are usually consistent with the food quality and taste. The staff is always very friendly and helpful as well.

Review №22

2021-12-29 16:34:19

Ordered Uber Eats. Requested utensils, got none. Small oversight but the food was far below average. Got kung pao tofu, maybe 3 pieces mixed in with soggy vegetables. Rice was clumpy and hard also. Also ordered a side of vegetables since the tofu mentioned nothing of how it was served the were drowned in water and bland also. I’d find something else if you enjoy Asian cuisine.

Review №23

2022-12-12 05:03:41

Really enjoyed the firecracker tofu with chow main with the correct noodles. Quick service and very awesome place. Will return again!!!!

Review №24

2020-07-13 08:54:57

The food was delicious! Jacob took my order and was extremely nice and patient with me deciding on what I wanted to eat. He took my order accurate and his customer service was beyond satisfying! Will definitely come back here again!

Review №25

2019-04-11 03:24:19

Always amazing parking is a little tricky but if youre patient or dont mind walking a distance to get that amazing fresh Asian cooking then you wont mind this location. I always order my regular house chicken with extra sauce and it was buy one get one free employees and manager are extremely helpful and attentive always offering me a glass of water while I wait so good at a fast food or quick food restaurant ever,heck I dont even get that good of service when I go to sit down places.

Review №26

2018-05-27 04:59:29

Had the Pad Thai. Didnt taste authentic but was ok. There was no hot tea available nor many condiments. Had a little bowel issue later. I made the wrong menu choice? First time there. Wife was happy with her food.

Review №27

2017-06-19 04:00:24

Used Uber Eats for the first time today and choose to order from here. I was pretty disappointed. Upgraded to the chow mein for an extra $2. It was tan noodles with absolutely no veggies or anything added to it. Not a shred! The amount of chicken they put in my curry chicken and veggie dish was insulting but then once I realized how rubbery all the chicken was, I was relieved. I have to say this was by far my most disappointing experience at a Pick Up Stix. Not sure if it had to do with being a to go order.or not but dont think Ill order or visit there again.

Review №28

2017-06-27 20:31:40

Trish here has the best customer service...she remembers me every time and so friendly to all the people. She adds a very nice touch to the dining experience.Food is great here too. Love the house special chicken....SPICY !!!

Review №29

2019-03-22 19:15:07

The curry chicken with noodles was very tasty with a nice and spicy after taste. Also comes with two cream cheese filled wontons, which were warm and delicious. Portion size was just right for a senior citizen.

Review №30

2016-05-06 23:15:00

Absolute garbage! Food was nasty and full of grease. Literally floating in grease! Im writing this review from inside this place. The chow main was under cooked as well as all of the vegetables were Bailey steamed just pure crunch. So much so that my cheap plastic fork broke and bent that I had to go get another one! Whose of money and no where half as good as any panda that Ive ever been too

Review №31

2017-09-04 22:11:49

Pick up stix needs to concentrate on keeping customers coming in the door. Arrived at 3:03 pm waited for wait at the counter, cook had to tell the person on the register to come help me. When he came to the counter it was 3:05 and I asked if I could get the lunch special that had just ended at 3:00pm. I was abruptly told no !!I chose to go and patronize one of your competitors. Just a heads up for this location. Customers are not pouring in your doors and maybe you should try to satisfy minor requests . Lost a customer and the old adage is and they tell 2 friends and they tell 2 friends !!!!

Review №32

2020-02-16 22:39:16

When my wife needs a quick fix of some good Asian food, Pick Up Stix is one of her go-tos.The service at this location is quick and the food is always fresh and delicious.Pick Up Stix also has a consumer club you can join to get extra discounts and earn free stuff too.Pick Up Stix is located in the north end of the Escondido Promenade easily gotten to from the 15 just south of the 78 interchange.

Review №33

2022-10-04 20:05:33

Got the house special chicken, it was delicious and staff was friendly. Place look clean.

Review №34

2019-02-21 01:17:18

Food was a little dry this time. Could have used more sauce. Our Beef Broccoli was more Beef Carrots. The Kung Pao had lots of veggies but not much meat. If Im paying these prices I expect more chicken in my entrees.

Review №35

2015-10-29 00:00:10

I was soooo excited to get Chinese food take as I never get the chance to eat it.The main entree, the house chicken special recommended by girl who took my order was soooo sad. Fatty brown meat and bland. Ate lots of fried rice. Sorry. Not being mean.

Review №36

2022-07-25 22:12:46

I always enjoy this restaurant chain in general! And today did not disappointed. Good service and food!

Review №37

2020-02-27 03:35:02

Well I tried to place a oder 4 time! 2-26-20 at 6:50pm to 7:15First 1 or 2 calls was thinking ok they are probably busy wait a bit call back 15 min later same customer serviceNow this all being said I love pick up sticks their food but someone needs to be re trained or seek other goals.Hopefully will be better if i go again

Review №38

2016-09-17 00:27:07

GO NEXT DOOR TO CHIPOTLE!!!First time I have ever been to a Pick Up Stix and last time, will NEVER go again.Bland food with the taste of old grease, the Crispy Honey Chicken should have been called the crispy old grease flavored chicken, I asked for the Upgraded Chow Mein, I guess that meant cook it in a wok right after you cooked something with peanuts, I had peanuts and remnants of other food in the noodles of whatever was cooked before.I asked for chow mein with the chicken and said I will pay the difference, now they advertise chow mein as having celery carrots onions and sprouts, I guess they maybe cant read because all I got were some nasty flavored over cooked noodles no veggies.I got it to go and I was starving, I powered through and choked it down, BIG MISTAKE and my guts are letting me know what a mistake it was.NEVER AGAIN!!!GO NEXT DOOR TO CHIPOTLE!!!

Review №39

2022-05-06 05:38:16

Food was good. Service was fast. Didnt spend too long in there so not much else to say.

Review №40

2022-01-05 21:47:25

Best Chinese food ever!!! Orange is awesome and firecracker is out of this world! Wife likes beef Mongolian best!

Review №41

2018-12-15 19:48:56

Seems their menu changed at some point. They werent helpful when I asked what was good. It seemed like I was a pain in the neck to them. Not friendly. Food was ok, if that.

Review №42

2018-10-25 05:31:46

The beef fried rice wasnt as good as the other Pick Up Stix Ive been to. Not super busy but tables werent as clean as they could have been.

Review №43

2020-10-30 09:48:07

Wonton Wednesday- half price cream cheese wontons. The food is always cooked fresh and the staff are friendly and efficient.

Review №44

2020-09-05 00:08:19

Jorge and his team were great! This location always has great customer service and the flavors are consistently fabulous.

Review №45

2018-01-27 23:56:01

The employees at this location are very friendly and have great customer service ! The manager is outstanding and went above and beyond to make sure our order was correct :)

Review №46

2018-10-04 03:21:04

Hands down the WORST food Ive ever had from a restaurant, period. This place doesnt even deserve one star. Save your money and avoid this establishment like the plague .

Review №47

2018-06-11 01:16:44

Ill give this place another try because I like the Ambiance and the service. However the salmon was undercooked and it was quite a wait for the food because they were busy on Sunday afternoon

Review №48

2021-04-12 04:12:39

Good food just not much noice for uneven eating but very good tasting.hands down eat again.

Review №49

2018-09-08 04:30:36

Its good fast food option, American style Chinese food. Spicy shrimp w/Brown rice was ok.

Review №50

2021-10-26 18:27:48

Terrible food, maybe 2 oz of protein the rest was vegetables! Will never dine at pickup stix again

Review №51

2019-05-07 03:51:59

Had the chicken salad and it was pretty good. Very nice staff and food is pretty healthy.

Review №52

2020-12-29 03:48:10

Great food!! Large portions. The wild salmon salads are delicious.

Review №53

2013-10-26 00:33:29

Very good service, staff was friendly. Food was very good. Very clean. House chicken with veggies my favorite.

Review №54

2016-08-23 12:41:34

Good is good. Takes a long time to get your food just because everything is cooked fresh

Review №55

2020-07-27 02:42:40

Love this place to eat. Always good. Never a bad meal

Review №56

2019-06-29 23:36:06

Today my pad Thai noodle shrimp was dissapointing because the noodles were severly under cooked .

Review №57

2022-04-23 00:34:28

I immediately got diarrhea within minutes of eating my food from here. Stay away!

Review №58

2017-01-13 20:15:45

I remember enjoying the food more and the portions seemed small for the price.

Review №59

2016-10-09 14:55:01

The food was good here Ill definitely come back if Im in Escondido.

Review №60

2017-10-15 19:41:21

Always fresh, delicious and satisfying. This store is always clean and great service.

Review №61

2017-02-04 08:34:05

Can never go wrong with this chain restaurant for tasty chinese food served quickly.

Review №62

2017-02-16 16:16:07

Was cold & soggy the one & only time I ordered from their. Havent been back

Review №63

2017-12-19 01:47:01

Friendly staff, good food especially the house chicken and a clean restaurant

Review №64

2022-05-18 04:14:30

Very good food and the cooks are nice

Review №65

2017-02-05 16:50:15

Yup it the best Asian youll eat in esco. We miss ours in Del Mar!

Review №66

2019-01-14 23:13:29

No sauce at all on my order. Not what I ordered. Meat was dry, chewy and tasteless. Very disappointed

Review №67

2018-06-30 03:58:10

Entree was fair waiter forgot my egg rolls this was takeout, so I was very unhappy

Review №68

2016-11-05 21:41:33

Very clean location and the food is always fresh.

Review №69

2020-12-28 05:23:01

Vegetable were raw and they got my order wrong twice.

Review №70

2019-03-19 07:23:36

Always fresh and delicious. Staff is great too!

Review №71

2017-02-16 21:21:43

Its good. House chicken and curry are both tasty

Review №72

2016-07-22 18:29:33

Been going since the first one opened. Always fresh and good.

Review №73

2018-11-01 04:35:24

First visit to Stix. Plenty of food and hot enough but not much flavor.

Review №74

2018-12-18 16:05:52

For the most part this location is usually on point with food and service.

Review №75

2018-09-08 22:04:49

Always great food and service at this location.

Review №76

2019-01-09 18:24:03

The food is always cooked fresh and tasty.

Review №77

2019-07-22 21:01:02

Love the Coconut chicken curry sooo good!

Review №78

2019-05-17 17:24:11

Great food not greasy, really fresh.

Review №79

2022-06-05 00:37:55

Its the best deliciousIts the best delicious

Review №80

2020-10-31 07:55:14

Great food and in a really nice shopping center.

Review №81

2018-11-19 06:51:28

Typical pickup stix location. Good food.

Review №82

2016-11-08 22:24:24

Decent chain, but not special. In the Target plaza in Escondido

Review №83

2019-04-26 20:22:37

Quick, friendly service. Hot food.

Review №84

2017-01-08 14:36:01

Nice service dinning in or having take out.

Review №85

2019-08-20 18:22:22

Great food and friendly staff

Review №86

2019-06-17 03:17:17

Love their house special beef

Review №87

2018-07-26 21:22:24

Fresh, tasty, great eating experience

Review №88

2016-12-10 16:54:20

Love the food and service here.

Review №89

2018-06-20 21:52:59

Food ok, served slowly.

Review №90

2016-03-12 21:53:12

Under delivery but does not deliver

Review №91

2016-10-18 23:06:05

Hot and tasty food love it

Review №92

2021-12-20 19:04:51

Good fast Asian food.

Review №93

2018-06-05 00:21:21

Good food

Review №94

2019-10-26 20:52:42

Very fresh and very good.

Review №95

2019-05-06 18:48:23

Yummy always great service

Review №96

2018-12-09 02:34:53

Nice place for a quick bite

Review №97

2019-07-04 06:48:47

Very good food.

Review №98

2019-11-09 16:32:24

Always a 5 star!

Review №99

2018-07-29 08:02:36

Review №100

2018-12-12 01:13:59

Food good...yum.

Review №101

2017-11-10 00:12:45

Always good!

Review №102

2016-09-02 18:06:44

Big portions.

Review №103

2019-07-18 19:55:38

Fast and good

Review №104

2018-01-23 20:17:17

Like the remodel.

Review №105

2020-09-24 20:38:15

It was ok.

Review №106

2023-06-23 22:42:04

I just left this place, I feel very disgusted, because the man who prepared my food did not put on gloves, 🤢🤮 he showed me that this is normal in this place, not wearing gloves is disgusting. 🤢🤮 I just left this place, the guy who prepared my food didnt wear gloves🤢🤮 I feel very disgusted, because I dont know where he came from, Ill have to call health. 🤢🤮