To begin with, the music is unbearably loud, making it difficult to hear or speak with the…read morewaitress. The fish and shrimp tacos were terrible, and our order took an eternity to arrive. They'll also try to overcharge you, so keep track of everything you order. I shall never return to this place. Para empezar, la música está insoportablemente alta, por lo que es difícil escuchar o hablar con la camarera. Los tacos de pescado y camarones eran terribles, y nuestro pedido tardó una eternidad en llegar. También intentarán cobrarte de más, así que lleva un registro de todo lo que pidas. Nunca volveré a este lugar.

We went their Sunday (7/30/17) for lunch and it was DELICIOUS! They had a live Banda with super…read moreloud music playing and our waitress was great (a bit slow but they were busy). The drinks (six-locos) were awesome! Messy but it tasted really good with the shrimp and all. We also ordered the medium Parrillada that was off the charts filling & delicious!! The only thing we did not like were the seafood quesadilla tacos but everything else was delicious! We ALWAYS eat here every time we come through playas. Truly RECOMMEND to EAT here!

Pricing is spectacular for what awaits you once you pass the cashier/hostess…read more I went with a large group around the holidays. I was pleasantly surprised by the quantity of items that awaited us. The salad station had a few exotic fruits that were a delight to taste? There were 4 stations with hot items, a dessert bar, ice cream, soft drinks station, and a teppanyaki style station with lots of fresh raw items and sauce to create the perfect on demand dish!! There was something for everyone, even the pickiest eater.

Not impressed. It may be other buffets up north that I've been to that have more and fresher…read moreofferings. I went at 11:30AM shortly after opening, and the sushi was already dry and stale. Orange chicken was kind of runny, and there wasn't much beef in the beef and broccoli. The salmon was super dry. I probably go to one of these spots once a year or so, and I'm good for the rest of the year. I may be spoiled since my last experience was at casino buffet. I won't be coming back to this place though. The lady who took my payments was super nice, and the staff is really quick at clearing your table of finished dishes, and they're super nice so there's that. The place is clean and the place was packed, but this is the only buffet I could find in the area, and Golden Corral's ratings were an immediate pass. Good luck if you try this place.

Food selections fantastic, eyes could eat more then I could...I'm stuffed and still didn't sample…read moreeverything. One recommendation...men's restroom.....fix the faucets...tighten them down

Late Post - 05/25/26 We were staying in Carlsbad for a week…read moreand found this place in my search for a buffet for my dad's birthday. We were pleasantly surprised with how they took care of our accommodations especially since there were 16 of us going to their restaurant. When were greeted and seated right away. The food selection here is great. Different types of crabs and other hot dishes that are different from the ones I've had here in San Diego. Staff was very attentive and took care of us the whole time. This location also has pretty good parking too. Highly recommend this spot and hope to visit it again when we go to Carlsbad.

I have a very limited range of what I can eat but I always find something great at Ortegas. The…read morewait staff has always been courteous and helpful even when the place is packed. The atmosphere is awesome, they make other restaurants seem boring in comparison. It's always a good time there. If I lived closer I'd be a regular.

An outstanding menu of rich flavors Mexican food. All excellent! The service is also a 5…read more There is plenty of space to serve yourself from the buffet bar. They also have specialties stations (all made on the spot) to request chilaquiles, fajitas, carne asada, chuletas de puerco, filetes de pescado, omelette's, sopes, hand made tortillas, hand made flour tortillas, and plus.

This is easily one of the best buffets in San Diego. The quality of the food is outstanding, and…read morethey offer an amazing selection of fresh sashimi and sushi. It's absolutely worth the price. After eating here, you'll find yourself comparing every other buffet to it and most won't even come close. This place definitely raises the bar. Highly recommend!

I recently went here with my brother for his birthday. It is…read moreoverpriced for what it is and I did not find anything that really tasted great to me, nor did my brother, including the deserts and grill. A day or two later I took him to Great Plaza buffet in PB, which is HALF the price and includes a tepenyaky grill ( same thing as Mongolian grill) with desert and real ice cream. I must admit that I have been going to Great PLaza for many years and it is my most favorite and best value buffet in ALL of San Diego.

To start off, coming here I already had low expectations. You guys have to understand there is no…read moremixed food buffets out here in San Diego anymore. Especially now that Barona is gone! This place reminds me of hometown buffet but just a tad bit better. For the amount of money it cost it ain't all that bad!! I enjoyed the Mongolian beef station and the sushi bar for sure and the grilled chicken as well that they make right there in front of you on the grill. I was a little skeptical to try the sushi section at first but glad that they roll it in front of everyone. As far as dessert goes, I only tried the brownies which tasted great and chocolate chip cookies which were average. Don't come here and expect to get Las Vegas type of buffet. You definitely get "good average food" for a great price especially during lunch time hours. A little over $35 for 2 people for lunch for a full buffet. Employees were great to me for the most part!

For $15 for lunch it's a steal. Is it high end, no. Closer to a low end Souplantation (god I miss…read moreyou!) but there's definitely something for everyone and with the right expectations you'll leave satisfied. Desserts and Mongolian Grill were the highlights.

Valley View Casino is one of my favorite casinos in the area. Their buffet is easily one of the…read morebest in San Diego, especially the all-you-can-eat lobster nights, which are a big highlight. The atmosphere is lively and they even have live bands on some days, which adds to the experience. Service can be a bit slower during busy times, but overall it's still a fun place to visit. Helpful tip: you do need to be a card member to access the buffet, so it's a good idea to call ahead to confirm details before heading over.

The food and the variety here is why this place gets four stars, but the service completely drags…read morethe entire experience down. First off, note that this isn't a traditional self-serve buffet. You have to order everything through a server, and you're capped at ordering 4 items at a time. The Highlights: Great Variety: Solid selection across both entrees and the desserts. The Standouts: Lobster tails, crab legs, and beef tenderloin. The crab legs were awesome, sweet and surprisingly not overly salty like most casino buffets. Pro-Tip: Skip the prime rib and go straight for the beef tenderloin. The Lowlights: The service was pretty atrocious. Getting food brought to the table was a battle, we dealt with forgotten items, servers disappearing for long stretches, and an overall persistent feeling of being rushed. Great food can only save a place so much when the actual dining experience is a constant headache. Hard to recommend until they fix the service.

Everytime I go I could leave a good review! The staff is always friendly. We have been for lunch…read moreand dinner. The dinner option includes a great steak! I also like the baked salmon and green beans (which I never make at home so that's fun) I like that the food options are consistent and they have some new items too. We always finish off with some ice cream and other desserts! Family friendly and a great place to meet up for a good meal.

I'm surprised to see that I haven't written a review of Lin's as this past visit ( 2 days ago at 11…read moream) had to have been my 6th time. Tuesday our little 5 year old granddaughter had a promotion and chose this place to eat. She loves loves loves the ice cream there and so do we! Lin's has a Mongolian bbq set up with full on bar that includes everything from shrimp to steak and all the veggies you can imagine. This in itself would run you at least $15 or more at a Mongolian restaurant. There is also chef waiting to cook you up the perfect steak We all know that a good steak is at least $13 a pound and you have to cook it. LOL! The place is flawless! Clean. Friendly enough. Efficient. Professional. Affordable. Kids are charged by age. Adults are 13 and up. Seniors get somewhat of a discount. 4 adults and a 5 year old was $80 which included 1 coffee. There are soooooo many choices and a variety to please everyone. We love Lin's and the kids love it too. There's a room for larger parties that we used on 2 occasions. To insure proper service=TIP We sometimes forget to bring cash to buffets, but our Waiter was amazing and kept removing empty plates and refilling our drinks. They deserve compensation. Bring a few bucks for them. Tip them if they treat you right. As most of you know, this location on Murrieta Hot Springs Road + Alta Murrieta has gone through many names. Initially Golden Corral, then Murrieta Steak House, then El Patrone, and now Lin's. We hope this is here to stay as there isn't another place nearby as decent as this one. Support your local Lin's. They are worth keeping around. 5 STARS FOR THEM! I didn't take photos cause my phone is out of space! Sorry!

An excellent restaurant with quality food and exceptional service…read more They had a lunch buffet (Mexican style food), but I ordered some Tlalpeño soup off the menu because I wasn't that hungry. They do have steaks and other great food available, including American style dishes), and the atmosphere is also quite pleasant and family friendly. The wait staff was very professional and attentive. The food was delicious. When you want something more than tacos this is a great place to eat.

We came to Shaloms for their Sunday mornings buffet. I really wanted something other than street…read moretacos. They had fresh menudo both the red and white. I enjoyed it, I just wish it had less hominy. They had baked potatoes, hot dogs, empanadas, beef stew with potatoes. There was an omelette station that was working at a fast speed. There was a dessert station of sweet treats. I believe I paid $140.00 pesos for two. The baked potatoes were loaded with sour cream, butter and bacon bits. The empanadas were good but could use more seasoning inside. There are pancakes, fresh fruit and Mexico rice. If you enjoy coffee this place has a great brew. I wish the set up was different. They have the omelette station with people waiting where the menudo station is. A lot of foot traffic. The service was just ok for me. At least from the drink person, I was almost done eating by the time I got my drink. However everyone else was awesome! I was expecting something different because of the name. This is a Mexican restaurant. I would come back here again. If you are ever in town, this is a great Sunday buffet.

Me encanta la comida china en México, y esta no fue excepción! Ordenamos el Lo Mein de pollo y el…read morepollo cantonés con arroz de pollo, y estuvo súper rico, además de buen precio.

Good food and good portion. It's always busy but worth it. Best Chinese Food food in town.read more