Plano’s west side just picked up another fast-casual standby, as Panda Express opened its third city location last Wednesday near Dallas North Tollway and Windhaven Parkway. The new spot brings the chain’s greatest hits, including The Original Orange Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp and Broccoli Beef, closer to commuters and shoppers and adds one more national quick-service brand along the already busy Tollway corridor.
Where the new Panda sits
According to Community Impact, Panda Express held a grand-opening celebration last Wednesday and lists the restaurant at 5940 Windhaven Parkway. The outlet reports that the opening was announced via an email from a company representative and that the Windhaven address is the chain’s third location in Plano.
Store listing and menu staples
On the company’s site, the Panda Express store page for Dallas North Tollway & Windhaven Parkway lists the address and highlights menu favorites such as The Original Orange Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp and Broccoli Beef. The listing also includes contact information and hours and had been flagged as “coming soon” while construction wrapped up.
Grand opening and community tie-ins
Local event listings show the ribbon-cutting celebration included a donation to the North Texas Food Bank and a special gift for the first 88 guests in line. Event pages give the ceremony time as 9 a.m. last Wednesday and describe a brief program with local partners; see the Eventbrite page and a Patch listing for details.
Other Plano locations
The Panda Express Plano directory already lists two other locations at 1121 E. Spring Creek Parkway and 5901 Coit Road, so the Windhaven restaurant brings the chain to a third neighborhood in the city. That cluster puts quick-serve Chinese options within a short drive of multiple shopping centers and commuter routes.
For diners, the Windhaven location offers the quick-serve menu the brand is known for. Community Impact points readers to the company website for hours and ordering details, and customers looking for the latest schedule or to place an order can check the restaurant’s online listing.
