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    E Star

    3.2 (226 reviews)
    ModerateBuffets, Chinese, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    VERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!!! These photos are of the MANAGER! My mom and I went for dinner and everything was good until my mom found a hair in her food. We spoke to the manager. He said it couldn't have been his staff cause they all wore hair nets and that this happens because it's an open buffet. We stopped eating and let it go! Once leaving my mom offered to pay. So I told her I'd wait outside. She didn't have enough, but gave more than half the bill, so she came out to ask me for the rest. When I look up, the woman in the photo with her back turned had walked out and was recording us. I walked back inside and gave the remaining $7! I proceed to ask her to delete the recording and she says not until I pay, WITH OUR MONEY IN HER HAND. I begin to speak with the manager and explain to him that none of what she did was necessary. He then says if my mom wouldn't have walked out then they wouldn't have recorded. I told him I would like an apology for making us feel like thieves when that wasn't the case. He never once apologized and then claimed that I ONLY came back because I was being recorded and we didn't pay. EVEN WHEN I HAD THE RECEIPT IN MY HAND FROM PAYING AND HE WAS STANDING THERE WHILE WE WERE PAYING!! He then tells me they're gonna take a picture of us for not paying and that we won't be able to come back! WHILE IM SHOWING HIM THE RECEIPT FROM A FULLY PAID BILL IN MY HAND! And that's right a FULL bill no discount for the hair found in our food!

    Even baby found something to enjoy!!
    Jasmin N.

    This place is almost an hour away from home. So I was skeptical about trying it but since my entire family was hungry we took a huge chance. Needless to say they had options every one of us would love. Only one bad thing I would say is that the waiters are pushy.. i was asked to pay like 10 times as if I was leaving

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    Rita N.

    Always a great time! It's super crowded right now though. Despite all of the cars in the parking lot there are plenty of tables. Crawfish is in.

    Greg L.

    It's been about 7 years since my last visit and one thing I remembered was that the service is number one followed by the food in how horrible it is. I went here with the church family and all the adults left with a sour feeling. For one the waitress, didn't believe us when we shared that the kids were under 12, she went to try to card each child. All the food tastes bland, this space gets the experience of a Chinese buffet but not the taste. I will never come back here

    Susan P.

    Ever had one of those days where you can't decide what you want to eat and a wide selection is the answer? No specific craving. This place is for you with an array of Chinese food but also sushi, kielbasa, pizza and pastries. Nothing stands out but you can carb load to your hearts delight. Service is what one would expect at a self serve buffet, limited to drinks and whisking away dirty dishes.

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    Tracey L.

    Oh, I had a lovely time here! My robot escorted me to my seat, and the waitress in my area was just lovely. This place is huge and well-decorated; it really caught my eye. The food options were plentiful so it's impossible to try everything but I did try to. You're best bet is to eat everything in smaller portions or just keep coming back like I'm doing.

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    Been coming here for years. They have slowly raised the prices but I do think it's still worth it

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    Delicious I'm from the RGV area finally found some beef finger ribs . Lots of variety. Clean waitress was very attentive.

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    please use cash because they will add the additional tip on your card !!! unauthorized stealing

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    We always come here on weekends, love their sushi my husband loves the crawfishdefinitely recommend

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    Ask the Community - E Star

    Do they take Apple Pay?

    Yes!

    Y'all got pizza?

    Yes

    Dp they have crab legs?

    Yes, they do

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    Review Highlights - E Star

    Oysters were seriously great, and FRESH!

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    E Star - buffets - Updated June 2026

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