Chinese RestaurantEl Centro, CA
Lucky Chinese Restaurant – El Centro, CA
Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in El Centro: 6:01 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (760) 352-7680 to confirm.
Location & directions
500 S 4th StEl Centro, CA 92243
About Lucky Chinese Restaurant
Located at 500 S 4th St in El Centro, California, Lucky Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant. Our El Centro guide covers 39 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Lucky Chinese Restaurant is open 3 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
Lucky Chinese Restaurant's menu features 104 dishes and drinks across 15 sections, including Family Dinner [Price is per person. Family Dinners must be o, Combination Dinner, Lunch Menu [+$1.00 after 3pm, +$1.00 all day on Sunday], Mini Lunch [$1 added after 3pm, all Sunday.], and Appetizers. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $23.99, with a typical item around $14.95. Menu highlights include No. 1, Marina Combo, and Mini 1.
You can visit for kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, happy-hour food, and healthy options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (760) 352-7680 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 500 S 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243
- Phone
- (760) 352-7680
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 3 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Menu
- 104 items · $1.50–$23.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Lucky Chinese Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 1,107 other Chinese restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 27 hours a week, 43 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 95% of Chinese restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Lucky Chinese Restaurant is one of them.
Compared with 1,107 other Chinese restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in California
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
At Lucky Chinese Restaurant the median listed price is $14.95, close to the typical $14.99 for Chinese restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Kung Pao Chicken | 52% | $14.95 |
| Mongolian Beef | 48% | $16.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 47% | $14.99 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 42% | $15.77 |
| Beef | 40% | $16.00 |
| Chicken | 36% | $14.97 |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 36% | $14.39 |
| Shrimp | 34% | $16.95 |
Calculated from 204 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Asian-owned
Service options
- Kerbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
There are no other places to eat and drink in our guide within half a mile of Lucky Chinese Restaurant, but there are 5 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (3) and Mexican & Tex-Mex (2).
Lucky Chinese Restaurant is the only Chinese restaurant within a mile (2 within three miles). The next closest is Panda Express, 1.1 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexAntojitos Como en Casa0.5 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.8 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks1.0 mi
- PizzaDomino's1.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsChurch's Chicken1.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Lucky Chinese Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 3 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Lucky Chinese Restaurant open on Sunday?
Yes, Lucky Chinese Restaurant is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Lucky Chinese Restaurant located?
Lucky Chinese Restaurant is located at 500 S 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243.
What is the phone number of Lucky Chinese Restaurant?
You can call Lucky Chinese Restaurant at (760) 352-7680.
Does Lucky Chinese Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Lucky Chinese Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Lucky Chinese Restaurant?
The typical price range at Lucky Chinese Restaurant is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $23.99.
Does Lucky Chinese Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, Lucky Chinese Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is Lucky Chinese Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Lucky Chinese Restaurant open late?
No, Lucky Chinese Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Lucky Chinese Restaurant?
There are 5 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Lucky Chinese Restaurant. Nearby options include Antojitos Como en Casa (0.5 mi), McDonald's (0.8 mi), and Starbucks (1.0 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Lucky Chinese Restaurant?
None within a mile. The closest is Panda Express, 1.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
