Fonda Don Chon is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in Shopper Ln. In Covina near the…read moredowntown. Parking lot across the restaurant. You can park in the additional parking spots all around Shopper Ln. I have been a customer for many years and tried many delicious dishes. They serve a traditional Mexican open buffet at certain times. The waiting line is expected, but don't feel discouraged because it moves fast. The decor is vibrant enriched with colorful murals. The staff are very welcoming and genuinely warm. The restaurant has cozy and inviting ambience. Outdoor and indoor seating are available. I placed an online order for pickup. It was fast and convenient since I had friends coming for dinner. I ordered the following: - Burrito Panchon 5/5 Stuffed with carnita, beans and rice, served with cream, beans and guacamole. Huge portion! You can choose your protein. - Fajitas Cielo Mar Y Tierra 5/5 Marinated beef, shrimp, chicken. It served with sauteed bell peppers tomatoes and onions, rice, guacamole, beans and pico de gallo. It was smoky, savory and flavorful. - Vegetarian Enchiladas 5/5 Corn tortillas stuffed with bell pepper, corn, onion, carrot, cilantro, squash, and topped with a combination of cream and jack cheese. The portion was enormous. It was a very flavorful and savory. - Carna Asada 5/5 Flap meat marinated with homemade adobo. It served with pico de gallo, rice & guacamole. The meat was juicy and tender. It was such a delicious dish. - Empanadas 5/5 I chose chicken empanadas. It served with salad. The empanadas was crispy from outside and very flavorful. - Ensalada de Nopales 5/5 Diced cactus mixed with tomatoes, onion, lime, and cilantro. - Taquitos 5/5 It was crispy from outside with savory and juicy filling. - Taco de Cameron , taco de Pescado & taco de Birria 5/5 They were savory, juicy and delicious. - Beans 5/5 Topped with melted cheese, really delicious - Large Bionico Bowl 5/5 Fresh fruits like topped strawberries, mango, cantaloupe, banana, papaya, blueberries, apples, pineapple topped with granola and shaved coconut. It was rich, creamy. The fruits were fresh and sweet. It was heavenly! Every box was wrapped with layers of plastic wrap perfectly. I got a bag full of different types of salsa with my order and another bag with tortilla chips. The food portions were very generous. Every dish reflected authenticity and deliciousness. Fonda Don Chon has high quality, flavorful and delicious food. It is my FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

Amazing and fast service…read more The food here is some of the best Mexican food I've had. Amazing horchata too. Ambience is amazing, all the signs are in Spanish and just feels very local and like a hole-in-the-wall.

Great value Asian buffet in Baldwin Park!…read more A huge variety starting at only $15.99, and dinner is just $20.99. They have oysters, crawfish, clams, Cajun seafood, steamed fish, fresh sashimi, sushi rolls, salmon, honey walnut shrimp, fried chicken, and even prime rib! Lots of choices for seafood lovers and non-seafood lovers. Don't forget the chocolate fondue for dessert IG: socalhkfoodies

I used to come here all the time with my family. It's been about a year and a half since we have…read morecome and we decided to stop by and it was a big mistake .. First I want to point out the some big health violations 1) The drink dispenser is atrocious. There is mold growing out of the ice dispenser and I so wanted to take the soda nozzle apart to take a look but I was scared of what I would find. 2) The rice scoop sitting in the water that is not temp controlled. Who know's how long that has been sitting there 3) The desserts are sitting on an ice block, I'm not sure why the sushi isn't!! I wonder how many people have gotten sick from this. Who know's how long anything has been sitting there. Most of the meats were pretty hard and dry. Every thing was super salty. Except for the clam chowder, which needed more salt. Utensils sitting in dirty containers. The whole place could use a damp cloth running through it. This place is not that busy and they have so many employees sitting and standing around. It was $18.99 for one person, 10% off for seniors. I guess you get what you pay for. Honestly it wasn't worth the price for me. My family and I, all left very unsatisfied. We won't be back.

I've been hanging around with my senior in-laws lately, and they absolutely love a cheap buffet…read more This place is pretty much your typical buffet: sushi, a hibachi station, hot and cold food options, American dishes, and of course the dessert section with pastries and ice cream. As for the food itself, it's decent if you're not too picky about freshness, flavor, or having a huge variety of choices. That said, the food quality doesn't really seem to be the main draw here. The service was mediocre as well. They didn't really react when you said thank you, and drink refills only happened if you specifically asked for them. Instead, the restaurant clearly caters to a specific audience: seniors. The place is packed with older customers, which makes sense given the affordable prices and senior discounts. With that in mind, if you have older family members looking for a budget-friendly meal, this might be a good spot to check out.

We rolled up to our team holiday party at Hibachi Grill Buffet, 18 deep, costing the boss…read more$17/person for dinner, which immediately raised my foodie spidey senses...bc that is suspiciously cheap!!!The place was stuffy and empty... never a comforting sign, but the food aisles were clean and the entrees looked promising, so I went in hopeful and hungry. Reality check: the food was lukewarm at best and tasted like it had been waiting longer than we had. Quality hovered somewhere around "meh." The beef short ribs were tough enough to fight back, and the marinade was aggressively sweet... like dessert pretending to be dinner!!! The real MVP was the Mongolian grill since it was actually made fresh. Fruit, desserts, and ice cream were fine, doing their job without offending anyone. Credit where it's due: service was on point. Drinks stayed full, plates disappeared like magic.... great effort from the staff!!! But after the gift exchange, we were still hungry. So naturally, a few of us pulled a strategic escape and migrated over to Haven City to finish what the buffet couldn't. If you're on a super tight budget but want variety and your taste buds are feeling emotionally distant, this place will do the job. Just don't come expecting fireworks.... more like a polite shrug from your food.

I have nothing but good things to say about this GC location…read more I came in to check the availability of their large, private room, as I was planning an end-of-season dinner for our high school marching band, which consists of over 65 people in our group, including students and parents. To my surprise, the room was available for the date I requested, so I went ahead and booked it. I met with the general manager, Alfredo, who was extremely accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Alfredo advised me that I could leave ANY amount as a deposit to hold the large banquet room for our group, so I left $50.00. While discussing details about our upcoming visit, I noticed how clean the restaurant is maintained, how organized it is, and how every chair, table, and condiment was kept at each table. The aroma of good food permeated the air. This restaurant is dangerously good, as it is very easy to overeat when dining at this or any other buffet-style restaurant. That's not always a bad thing

Love the variety of food. Weekend dinner buffet was $22.99. Plenty of seating. There's even a claw…read moremachine room on the way out. Plates were picked up frequently and there were fresh food throughout the night. I would come back again.

Very unique, but honestly depends on how impatient you are…read more It's Chinese food and magnolian bbq, it kind of has a buffet vibe. Get precooked food and check out ASAP or get the frozen and watch them cook it. The food is separated by two aisle, one cooked and one frozen. The price is charged by the weight like you are at a deli buying meat. There is seating in the back and they also provide catering. I highly suggest going when it's busy because the food kinda sits on the slow days ( which is the day I went, not as good)

Finally came back was really craving this Mongolian food absolutely love it. You pick what you…read morewant. You add the sauces on your own. Never that long of a weight. Absolutely love coming here. The service is always amazing. Workers always have the precious food.

I came to Tasty Buffet and grill to celebrate my aunt's 65th birthday and retirement…read more The restaurant had enough space to accommodate our party of 30 people. Tasty Buffet and Grill is better than your average Chinese buffet. They have a wide selection of items, which include Sushi/Sashimi, Teppan noodle bar, and many Chinese buffet classic dishes, like beef broccoli, orange chicken, fish, vegetable stir fry, soups; they even serve pho upon request. We will return again for another family gathering, it's nice coming here because there is enough food to feed everybody.

Maybe I should just only review buffet places, because it seems to be the only places I eat…read morenowadays... maybe I should stop... Tasty Buffet and Grill is part of a chain of buffets, same as Santa Buffet and Grill over in Santa Ana! Similar in quality, albeit cooked a little differently, I think I still prefer Santa. Highlights are the Stir Fried Beef, Baked Salmon, and Mushrooms! Service is great, my table was cleared often, even though we were seated at the very end of the restaurant. Very happy bellies roaming around the buffet area, myself included. All around good vibes!

I love the pie it's amazing the crust and its not too sweet just enough to enjoy , ido recommend…read moreto come pretty calmly during the week tank you so much

For fans of inexpensive buffets, this place has decent but limited offerings. They have sushi,…read moreshrimp, salmon, mussels & imitation crab as seafood options even for lunch including the meat in their Mongolian-style stir fry section & the usual orange chicken. Also, some dimsum like siomai, potsticker dumplings & chicken feet. I would rather go here than Golden Corral for lunch. The one dish that I have not seen in other buffets is their Black Pepper Chicken which was excellent with its crunchiness, sweetness & peppery taste. This dish reminded me of the Panda Beef in the high-end Panda Inn (parent of Panda Express chain). The service was quick & friendly. And for the price of $15.99 per person, it is so much value. But if you are looking for a wider variety of selections & better quality meats, spending an extra $9-$12 at places like Umi Sushi & Shiki might do it for you. You get what you pay for. As for me, I do not wish to pay more and would rather settle for something that gives me value for the money especially if you have someone in your party who does not eat that much to begin with.

Amazing selection, delicious food, and excellent customer service!…read more They have such a great variety of food--from fresh sushi and delicious Chinese dishes to seafood, desserts, and a wonderful selection of drinks. And now they've added hot pot, which makes the experience even better! There's truly something for everyone. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff is friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making every visit enjoyable. And of course, Mindy is always the best! She provides exceptional customer service and always makes us feel welcomed and appreciated. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great variety of food, excellent service, and a fun dining experience! We'll definitely be coming back. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/67/07/8B4DC885-636D-4714-97EF-5294197CE523/IMG_8531.JPG

I was going to write an extensive review of our completely subpar experience, but it's enough to…read moresay this place is terrible, and you are doing yourself a huge favor by going anywhere but here. The food is below mediocre. The drinks are watered down. The service is non-existent. (I know it's a buffet, but they're still supposed to bring you the initial drink that you order when getting seated, and also regularly clear your table of dirty plates -- neither of those happened.) The serving stations are dirty. Other diners have little regard for cleanliness or the decency not to mix serving tongs or ice cream scoopers. About the only neutral thing you can count on here is the jello - because no one can mess up jello.

Disclaimer, I don't have Churrascaria very often so it's hard for me to make comparisons, but my…read morerecent visit here was excellent. Came here with a buddy for lunch. Maybe because they weren't very busy during a weekday, but the service was very pleasant and prompt. Just like all the other Brazilian steak places, they have an extensive salad bar with hot foods and salad choices. Fogo de Chão and M Grill in DTLA have more options at the salad bar area, but we're here for the grilled meats. They came around quickly and often and everything was very well seasoned and very tasty. The highlight for me was the pork belly, spicy sausage and some cuts of steak that was cubed. Unfortunately, the ribeye cap was a bit bland compared to the other. I actually found the flavors here to better than Fogo de Chão. That's just me. The interior is very spacious and can accommodate a lot of people. There's even a section with a waterfall over the glass window. There's plenty of easy parking at the huge lot, which is shared with a shopping plaza, and that's another big plus. With the quick service, friendly staff, easy parking and better pricing, I'm putting Rio Picanha on my must return list.

Went for dinner 9/26. Saturday night dinner and it was moderately busy…read more TLDR: service was pretty bad and will keep me from going back. Going to a name brand place is more expensive, but may be worth it Meats were ok and the servers do their best to being meat out the way you'd like it cooked....but, I think the management is lacking. At one point, we went 24 min without meats that we wanted. In some places, the waiter will stop by and ask what you'd like and help facilitate. In our case, the waiter was a dude who went to the table next to us with 3 ladies multiple times while our table for 2 has no drink refills and never asked us what meats we were looking for. Ok the plus side, i do like that they still have plantains! I asked to speak to a manager at the end of the night to give feedback. The cashier brought my waiter instead . I used to want to keep supporting this local establishment but service makes it hard to keep going.