Pick Up Stix – Chinese
Sizzling woks and the inviting aroma of golden-fried appetizers define this vibrant neighborhood spot, where the focus is on the joy of shared, family-style feasting. Crisp lettuce wraps and delicate, hand-folded dumplings take center stage alongside generous, steaming platters designed for communal dining, creating a lively atmosphere perfect for gathering over bold, Asian-inspired flavors.
2504, Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA, 92019 +16196707764 https://www.pickupstix.com/restaurant/rancho-san-diego-ca/2504-jamacha-road0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pick Up Stix
Dairy-Free at Pick Up Stix
Pick Up Stix in El Cajon has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp and Vegetables, Crispy Shrimp and Gourmet Fudge Brownies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pick Up Stix
Pick Up Stix in El Cajon has 14 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp and Vegetables, Crispy Honey Chicken and Crispy Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pick Up Stix
Pick Up Stix in El Cajon has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp and Vegetables, Fried Rice and Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pick Up Stix
Pick Up Stix in El Cajon has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Dumplings, House Special Tofu and House Special Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pick Up Stix
Pick Up Stix in El Cajon has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Shrimp, House Special Chicken and Garlic Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pick Up Stix
Pick Up Stix in El Cajon has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Shrimp, House Special Chicken and Garlic Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pick Up Stix
Pick Up Stix in El Cajon has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Shrimp and House Special Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pick Up Stix
Pick Up Stix in El Cajon has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gourmet Fudge Brownies, Bang Bang Noodles and Thai Coconut Curry Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pick Up Stix
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| House Special Tofu | 21.7 g | 82.9 g |
| House Special Chicken | 2.3 g | 60.8 g |
| Drunken Noodles | 4.3 g | 55.5 g |
| Thai Basil Cashew Chicken | 36.7 g | 55.3 g |
| Wild Caught Grilled Teriyaki Salmon | 37.5 g | 49.3 g |
| Signature Chinese Chicken Salad | 9.8 g | 48.5 g |
| Chicken Egg Rolls | 16.4 g | 45.8 g |
| Chicken Dumplings | 5 g | 37.8 g |
| Hot Honey Chicken | 35.3 g | 37.6 g |
| Grilled Bourbon Chicken | 0 g | 37.2 g |
| Signature Chinese Salmon Salad | 9.8 g | 35.3 g |
| Kung Pao Tofu | 56.2 g | 30.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Thursday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Family Value Packs
Finest Chinese and Asian cuisine suitable for gatherings and events.
- Family Value Pack For 3 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Value Pack For 4-5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Value Pack For 6-7 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Asian Lettuce Wraps Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Egg Rolls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Rolls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream Cheese Wontons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Entrees
All entrees are served with steamed white or brown rice.
- Wings & Wontons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firecracker Chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Honey Chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Bourbon Chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chicken Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Steak Entrees
All entrees are served with steamed white or brown rice.
- Mongolian Steak Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Beef and Broccoli
- Kung Pao Steak
Shrimp Entrees
All entrees are served with steamed white or brown rice.
- Crispy Shrimp Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Shrimp Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Honey Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Wild Caught Salmon Entrees
All entrees are served with steamed white or brown rice.
- Wild Caught Grilled Teriyaki Salmon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice and Noodles
- Drunken Noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai with Chicken or Tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chow Mein Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tofu Entrees
All entrees are served with steamed white or brown rice.
- Firecracker Tofu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Coconut Curry Tofu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Signature Chinese Chicken Salad Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Chinese Salmon Salad Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Gourmet Fudge Brownies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Pick Up Stix
- Is Pick Up Stix dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pick Up Stix has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp and Vegetables, Crispy Shrimp and Gourmet Fudge Brownies.
- What can I eat at Pick Up Stix on a dairy-free diet?
- Shrimp and Vegetables, Crispy Shrimp and Gourmet Fudge Brownies carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pick Up Stix have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Gourmet Fudge Brownies and Bang Bang Noodles.
- Is Pick Up Stix gluten-free?
- 14 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pick Up Stix?
- House Special Tofu, at roughly 82.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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