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About this Panda Express
Palo Alto's only Panda Express is at 2310 El Camino Real, on the west side of the road near California Avenue. The company calls it the El Camino Real & California store, number 1924. It shares the block with Jack in the Box at 2280 El Camino Real. The California Avenue business district is just across El Camino; see our California Avenue guide.
The restaurant opened in April 2011, according to The Paly Voice, the Palo Alto High School student newspaper. The paper said it replaced the Jade Palace Peking Duck restaurant after several months of construction and held its official opening on April 26 of that year.
What this location offers
- Services: the store page lists catering, delivery, takeout and Wok Smart, the chain's label for lighter choices; the store FAQ adds dine-in and online ordering
- No drive-thru is mentioned
- Menu: American Chinese food ordered along a serving line, as a Bowl, Plate or Bigger Plate, plus Panda Bundles, Balanced Protein Meals, a Panda Cub Meal for children, a 5 Person Family Meal, appetizers and Classic Takeout Boxes
- Ordering: walk in, or order ahead and choose delivery on the website or app; Panda Points accrue on account orders
When we checked in late October 2026, the store page carried a notice that online ordering was not available at that moment, so check the app or call 650-813-1009 before planning a pickup. For independent Chinese restaurants, see our Chinese food guide.
Location and getting there
Panda Express is at 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away. That is roughly a 9 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Every day | 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Provident Credit Union, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Topi, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
- Palo Alto Shell, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Best in Class Education Center, school or studio, under 0.1 mi
- Club Pilates, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- College Terrace Library, 0.2 mi
- Bowden Park, 0.4 mi
- Peers Park, 0.4 mi
Other quick bites and takeout nearby: Jack in the Box (under 0.1 mi); Kali Greek Kitchen (0.1 mi); Mediterranean Wraps (0.1 mi); Square Pie Guys (0.2 mi). Browse the full quick bites and takeout list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Panda Express store page, 2310 El Camino Real (store 1924); Panda Express locations in Palo Alto; Panda Express menu; The Paly Voice, April 2011; Panda Express on Wikipedia. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Panda Express in Palo Alto?
Panda Express is at 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away.
Does Panda Express on El Camino Real have a drive-thru?
Panda Express does not list a drive-thru at this store. The store page lists takeout, delivery and catering. Its FAQ also mentions dine-in and online ordering.
Is there more than one Panda Express in Palo Alto?
No. Panda Express lists one Palo Alto store, number 1924, at 2310 El Camino Real near California Avenue.
What are Panda Express's hours?
Every day: 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m..