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    El Palacio

    3.5 (80 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ida C.

    I had to go back again. The food was awesome . The waitresses were extremely nice and helpful. The staff is so pleasant when you walk in the door. Love this place. The only thing I wish they would serve is sour cream for the tacos.

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    Leo P.

    Doesn't look open from the outside, they need more advertising. Their is no outside lights to tell people they are open. Other than the open, it is not that bad, I have seen so much worst places that have buffet. I deff prefer this than golden coral. I did like the noodles and the seafood. The place is super clean, looks like it has been renovated. Another plus was the cleanness of the bathrooms. Top noche. I do recommend that the place puts more lighting outside, and the food to be warmer. We came in at at 7:30, so the food should of been fresh, but that's why my 4 stars instead of 5

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    Daphney D.

    Hadn't visited this location in a couple years and it's been upgraded! Newly renovated, new AC, very clean. Staff are bilingual and very attentive. Food is just as good here as the Orlando location. Unlimited croquetas and queso frito? Yes please!

    Lorenzo R.

    This was the first time I went to a Latin buffet that wasn't in my house! I can't believe this concept actually existed until my friend brought my here for my birthday. The food was great and lots to choose from. I didn't take pictures cause I was busy picking food and eating but it is definitely a must if you are a Latin food lover! Service was good, price was right and the food was abundantly amazing. You will not go home hungry here!!!

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    Hilda M.

    The food was definitely good. I enjoyed the variety of foods, from pigs feet to chicken gizzards and ox tail and beef liver. It was a delight for me. The service was good, everyone we interacted with was friendly. The facility itself was clean, and comfortable. I am from out of state and could only hope they would bring a restaurant like this there, being Colombian I truly loved the flavor profiles here that reminded me of that piece of myself.

    Flies in their cold food

    Literal flies on the food, the food is cold, it is very and I mean very overpriced, you're timed for an hour to eat, And The servers were difficult to flag down. I am most definitely never going to come back here and waste my money again

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    Billye D.

    Place was good, to bad they only have these resturants in Florida had there been 1 in ny game over. Food was good and service attentive. Will definitely be going back when I return to Florida here soon

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    Jadri L.

    All in all, absolutely amazing. I'm not from around here, I'm from LA. I came here o. A suggestion of the shuttle driver. I am impressed! 5 stars for the following: Variety, variety and variety of meats and soups. I couldnt get enough, I tried practically everything and I wasn't disappointed. If you're from LA you know there are many buffet restaurants, typically Chinese. But this place goes above and beyond. Lunch is $10.99 and it includes drink, and it's up to 3pm Come on over, you will not be disappointed. Absolutely friendly service from beginning to end. I would definitely recommend to family and friends A++

    Truly was the best food ever loved it so much had to make love to my sexy ass husband!!!

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    Christine C.

    LISTEN. I wasn't too sure about this place before I got there. The photos and former reviews didn't have me convinced. BUT THEN I GOT THERE. The front is unassuming, but plenty of parking. There was a short line to get in which I didn't mind. You pay before sitting, and it was very affordable. We were seated in the back, closest to the food and oh my gosh. What a selection! There is a mix of basic Chinese buffet staples and Spanish/Puerto Rican food, majority being the latter. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the lechon. I honestly would return for the lechon alone. Our waitress kept our waters full and the entire staff was so friendly. Before I finished my first plate I had already messaged several friends telling them about the establishment. I will 100 percent be returning.

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    4 months ago

    Too many flies inside the restaurant, pictures can tell So many people with flu. I will pass,

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    11 months ago

    Need grill back. Need more latin dishes. They have decreased the amount of options of food. So sad.

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    2 years ago

    Todo esta Delicioso las sopas, los mariscos frescos recomendado 100% y muy buena atencion

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    Excellent food and staff. Have been several times while in the area and always come back

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    4 years ago

    Great variety of food. Fair pricing and good quality. If in the area don't kiss this place

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food, one of the best for food I've ever been to. Restaurant is old but I'm there to eat not look around.

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    3 years ago

    Not crazy about the buffet. Food was mediocre. There was a nice variety but hated the atmosphere as well.

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    3 years ago

    clean, very good food variety, service very good, friendly atmosphere family oriented and economic.

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    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ - Kissimmee

    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ - Kissimmee

    4.5
    (767 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$
    All you can eat
    Healthy dining

    Coming from LA and as someone who grew up going to hot pot, I had high expectations for this…read morerestaurant, and I will confidently and wholeheartedly say that this did not disappoint!! I was able to squeeze in a trip here right before my flight - and this restaurant was such an incredible way to close out a fantastic trip to Orlando. This is a restaurant that cannot be missed! One of my friends came here twice in a row during our trip here!! there are so many options to choose from, the fish was so fresh, and the veggies were crisp and fresh as well. I didn't get the bbq ones (I don't eat red meat), but the hot pot with seafood was more than enough. I got the mushroom broth & so happy I did this!! There were so many sauces to choose from. Our waiter Kay was so attentive and kind as well. The restaurant was clean, bathroom was clean as well -- and the price for lunch ($30 ish) was so affordable and way more than worth it. This is a must visit!!!!

    We have tried Korean BBQ at many restaurants before across multiple states and this was by far the…read moreweirdest setup. We have actually been to Volcano before at another location in TN and it was a different experience. We chose this location for dinner because of our past experience and was very disappointed. First off, the food itself was fine. It was everything else that was just, weird. First, they confused us because the price list only showed either hotpot or hotpot plus bbq. They said because I wanted hotpot they were going to charge my wife and daughter extra. Then when we sat down they told my wife they used margarine, which my wife didn't want. The waitress came back and said it was actually butter, not margarine. No idea if that was true or not. Then we started cooking the BBQ and she came back and took all my food off to put a piece of paper down to cook the food on. I've never seen that before at any Korean BBQ in my life. Then I tried to cook a second plate and she again came running over and took all my food off again to swap the paper. We also had to request side dishes. No mention of what they were on the menu, and the other location we had been to was self service. The meats we tried tasted pretty good, but the buffet was setup without much labels. Some of the items said bbq only, but other items had no indication on them. Most other combined hotpot and bbq places clearly mark what is for which. With so many options around Orlando I wouldn't come back again.

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    Ichiban Buffet

    Ichiban Buffet

    2.9
    (647 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    Ichiban has been my regular Chinese/Japanese buffet for over 10 years and as of summer 2025 had…read morereturned to the full service buffet of pre-COVID. I always come here for plentiful sushi rolls, nigiri and salads, as well as classic Chinese entrees like bbq pork, chicken and broccoli, Orange chicken and more. At dinner, the buffet expands with sashimi and premium fish, as well as hot specialities like soft shell crab, seafood boil and ribs. Offerings on this buffet include: - Sushi bar with a wide assortment of raw and cooked sushi options, including tempura-battered rolls - Hot bars with Asian classics, as well as kid-friendly items like fries, pizza and chicken skewers - Back since 2025 is custom made-to-order hibachi, with steak, chicken, shrimp, pork and krab proteins - tons of pastries and fruit for dessert, as well as ice cream coolers My one recommendation to the team at Ichiban would be to look into updating or at least fixing some of the decor and dining room - I often found deep grooves in the wall where chairs had struck and scraped, and while maintained, the decor has not changed since I first visited in 2013. That said, and with the prices being extremely reasonable for the amount of food, Ichiban continues to be a great option for quick and hearty meals.

    How did we live here 2 years and not stop in here? The place is big and bright. Not a ton of food…read morebut it's all good, I mean really good. The key to success in a place like this is not having the same flavor on everything and not setting the heat on the buffet steamer so high it over cooks everything. They got both right. The flavors are unique for each item so you know they have a spice rack and not just old oil. The spices are not stingy either, my hot and sour soup was like a punch in the face which I loved, but be warned if you are a woos. The sushi bar was pretty decent and the surprise was the seared fish slices like the tuna and salmon. Prices weren't too high either and they didn't pull the $10 soda trick.

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