Top Asian Fusion Restaurant in Santee
Panda Country Restaurant
9621 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, United States
This place has become my familys favorite go-to for a good Christmas dinner. While I typically deplore the idea of making anyone work on such a holiday, I am not going to turn down a family dinner, and this place has earned our business 3 years running. The food is always very, very fresh. The ingredients are all very well picked, fresh, and you can taste the quality as opposed to many others. When going for Chinese lately it seems that Panda Express is about the level of quality you can expect in most places, where you can tell the meat is drowned in sauce to try and cover up the fact it is low quality, but not here. As far as I can tell, all the ingredients are what would be a first round choice, and they dont simply try to hide the flaws the meat or veggies may have by covering them with excessive sauce or a crunchy outer shell.The actual restaurant has downsized a little from the first time we went, which unfortunately without a reservation could mean you will be stuck waiting for another party to finish before you can be seated. But the actual food os worth the wait, and while they dont blatantly rush you through your meal, they will make sure youre satisfied in a timely manner so they may serve other customers. We did not feel rushed, our drinks were kept full, and the food came relatively quickly, which made it easier to eat then go tour the Christmas lights around town. Even with the downsizing, the dining area was not cramped; in fact it seemed like the tables were spread out a little better adding to the comfort for the meal.The menu is very comprehensive, guaranteed to have something for everyone, with pictures and actual brief descriptions so you arent left totally guessing what is what. I chose the Crispy Beef, which is similar albeit much better than Panda Express Beijing Beef. The difference that stood out to me was the fact there were good chunks of beef, and what I assume was a rice wine vinegar in the sauce that gave it an almost pickled taste that really worked well.If you are looking for a quality Chinese place around town, you surely cannot go wrong giving Panda Country a try.
Sayulitas Mexican Food
10769 Woodside Ave #105, Santee, CA 92071, United States
I recently visited Sayulitas, based on a recommendation from my brother, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations!First and foremost, lets talk about the food. I ordered the burrito, and let me tell you, it was massive! The portion size was so generous that I couldnt finish it all in one sitting. I ended up enjoying it for two meals, and it was just as delicious the second time around. The flavors were authentic, and the ingredients were fresh and tasty. Its safe to say that this burrito ranks among the best Ive ever had.My friend opted for the rolled tacos, and they were an absolute hit. He couldnt stop raving about them!Though I had a bit of trouble finding parking out front, I discovered that there were more parking spaces available on the side. So, if youre planning a visit, dont let the front parking situation discourage you. Trust me, its worth the effort.The service was exceptional. The staff members were friendly, attentive, and patient while I looked over the long menu. Their warm personality added to the overall positive vibe of the place.One thing worth mentioning is that they offer Mexican Coca Cola, which is a unique treat. While I didnt buy it myself due to the higher price compared to regular soda, its fantastic to see them catering to those who appreciate the best soda ever. It is in a glass bottle so I can see why it is expensive.Thanks to my brothers recommendation, I can confidently say that this restaurant serves some of the best Mexican food in San Diego. The flavors, the portion sizes, and the overall experience were outstanding.
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Bad Hombres Good Mexican Food
8918 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071, United States
Great salsa, great service, great prices! My husband got the surf n turf fries and they were delicious. I wanted to try the Birria Ramen, it was ok - good meat and broth, but the noodles were more Top Ramen rather than restaurant ramen style. I was hoping for more toppings like avocado, egg, etc to make it more Asian-Mexican fusion. But, overall good experience - we will be back!