Panda bowls instead of burgers: that’s Terminal B’s Panda Express
In Terminal B’s main food court, Panda Express gives MCO a single familiar Chinese fast-food option among the usual burgers and pizza. It runs typical mall-style counter service, with steam-table trays and quick handoff, which matters if your boarding time is 30–40 minutes away. You’re looking at standard Panda pricing: roughly $10–$14 for a bowl or plate depending on how many entrees you add.
This spot sits post-security in Terminal B, so you’re fine for any B-gate departure within a 5–10 minute walk. The menu stays on the core national items: Orange Chicken, Beijing Beef, Broccoli Beef, String Bean Chicken, plus chow mein, fried rice, and super greens. Portions track with other airport locations, usually enough for one hungry adult without needing extra sides.
Order times at off-peak hours (think 10:00–11:30 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m.) tend to stay under 5–7 minutes, even when a couple of families are ahead of you. During the 4:00–6:30 p.m. rush, lines can stretch 10–15 deep, but throughput still beats some neighboring burger chains in the same Terminal B court. Food holds reasonably well under the heat lamps, though fried items like Cream Cheese Rangoons sit longer between fresh batches.
If you care about freshness, ask what just came off the wok and build a plate around that; Orange Chicken and chow mein usually turn over every 10–15 minutes because of volume. Sauces stay on the sweet side, so pair a sugary main like Orange Chicken with Super Greens or mixed veggies instead of fried rice to keep it from feeling heavy before a 3–4 hour flight. Soft drinks run at standard airport pricing, roughly $3–$4 for a fountain soda.
Quick tip: if your group is scattered across Terminal B, order together here, grab one of the shared food court tables near the central flight info screens, and keep an eye on your gate while you eat.