Mexican Buffet
We…read morecame for Saturday dinner and there was no wait time. When you first enter the building, there is a small lobby with a "Wait to Be Seated" sign. However, the host is also working as the side cook, so make sure you walk past the lobby far enough for them to see that you are there waiting to be seated.
A guy quickly came over, walked us to our table, and explained how the buffet works. You order your drinks first, and then you can go to the food line. Some items, such as chile rellenos, chimichangas, and the hot dogs, take less than five minutes to prepare, and they will bring them to your table. Other dishes, like mole, pipián, and several other options, are available right away. They serve the food for you, and you can go back as many times as you want. You can also ask for rice and beans.
I got the pipián, and I really liked it. I only asked for rice and no beans, but I ended up getting beans as well. On my second plate, I got flautas and asked for a side of rice, but it never came, so I had to go ask again. For my third plate, I got carnitas, but they didn't come with anything, so I had to ask for tortillas, onion, cilantro, and salsa.
The waitresses were nice, but they may be new because they seemed to be having some trouble organizing the orders and getting everything out correctly.
One suggestion I would make is for the mole. If I were them, I would serve the meat off the bone. That way, they could give smaller portions with each serving and reduce waste. In my case, eating a whole chicken leg is too much, especially at a buffet. If someone wants more meat, they can always ask for another serving.
Overall, I liked all the food I tried. For the mole, though, I wish they would add a pinch of sesame seeds. I think that would make it taste more authentic and add a little more flavor.
I would also suggest adding Mexican drinks like Topo Chico or Jarritos unflavored sparkling water or club soda. I think those would be a great addition to the buffet.
