Panda orange chicken at DAL when you just want fast
This Panda Express sits airside in Terminal T at Dallas Love Field, in the main food court area near several other chains. It’s standard mall-style Panda, so think steam table, quick line, and familiar combo plates. You’re through in about 5–10 minutes even at lunch, which works for tight turns between Southwest flights.
Hours generally run from early morning through the evening bank of departures, roughly 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., but late-night delays can find it shuttered by 8 p.m. Prices track with other airport locations: expect around $10–$12 for a 2‑item combo with chow mein or fried rice, and a drink pushes that closer to $14–$15. Portions are decent by airport standards, so one combo often feeds an average adult without add‑ons.
Menu is the usual corporate greatest hits: Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, Kung Pao Chicken, teriyaki chicken, mixed veggies, chow mein, and fried rice. Orange Chicken and Beijing Beef tend to move fastest, so they’re more likely to be fresh during peak times like the 11 a.m.–1 p.m. rush. In slower mid‑afternoon windows, around 2–4 p.m., some trays can sit a bit, so ask what just came out of the kitchen.
There’s limited counter seating nearby plus shared food‑court tables facing the concourse. You can usually grab a seat within a minute or two even when several Southwest flights bank around the top of the hour. A 2‑item combo boxes up easily if you prefer to eat at your gate, and most gates in T are within a 5–7 minute walk from the food court.
Tip: If your layover is under 30 minutes, hit Panda right away, order Orange Chicken plus one backup like Kung Pao, and take it to your gate instead of waiting on slower made‑to‑order spots.