Quite a bit of back and forth on this particular restaurant within the reviews. It is conveniently…read morelocated next to the Hampton Inn on East Griggs and very easy for a traveler to pop over. I asked at the front desk their opinion on the place and it literally had mixed reviews. It was late and I did not want to go anywhere else at a long day of travel so I walked over. You pay for the buffet as you enter. Price to inlcude drink was around $14.50. Proceed to your table with your ticket and one of the wait staff will get your drink. Not very crowded when I went. Fairly large selection of soups, appetizers, entrees, sushi and dessert. I will say that some of the product on the line looked fresher than others. Checked out the sushi and spoke to the chef who was preparing it. Wanted to make sure it had not been sitting out too long. He assured me that it was recently prepared and asked me if there was anything in particular I might like (very nice). Got a full plate and cautiously dug. It was very good. Went back several times and the chef even prepared something special for me with mackerel. I was pleased with the sushi. I did not really get much from the hot bar, but what I got was okay, perhaps a little dry from sitting too long. So, an acceptable meal.

If i could send a negative star review i would everything was undercooked and quality of food was…read morebeyond awful the sushi tasted like a swamp fish and the pork tasted like chemicals do not go here unless laxative don't work for you because i promise you, your going to be bleeding from your asshole and wishing this place wouldn't have existed.

I'm not into buffets but I was craving Asian food. I had a let down at another place and decided to…read moregive this one a shot. Honestly, I was surprised at how everything I tried was hot and fresh. I love chicken dishes and tried the General Tso's and spicy Chicken. Absolutely loved both. Outside was crispy and inside was juicy chicken (not ground chicken). They also had every noodle you could think of which really excited me. I tried the ramen bar and was a little nervous. Once again a nice surprise. The one thing with the ramen it was bland, I got the hot chili oil and soy sauce to add and it was great. I did not try the hibachi but saw several people who did and they appear to really enjoy it. Also tried the sushi (I don't like seafood) but they had 3 vegetarian options that were wonderful. I would recommend giving this place a try. They had so many options that I could not try. Definitely going again!

For a buffet that is only $18 for dinner. They had a lot to offer. I focused on Sushi and seafood…read more Even asked for sashimi and they cut some for me! TIP the chef if they do this!! The miso was just ok.. could have more body/flavor but the shrimp and seafood boil was really good with the blue crab (small crab) being cooked well- not dry or overcooked. Same for the shrimp. They have several station from veggies, puddings, 2 or 3 hot stations, sushi and hibachi/stir fry station. Waiters were kind and attentive as well. Went at 1pm on saturday and ut wasn't too busy. When you dont want to cook and want seafood variety, you really cant beat the value.

Every so often you just have to hit up a large buffet and that's what I did today for lunch. It had…read morebeen eight years since I had been to the Golden Corral. This buffet is much larger and busier than the Asian Buffet in town. It is well managed, clean, and orderly. The prices are very reasonable. But, at the end of the day it is a buffet and you are not going to come away thinking you just had a fine dining experience. As before, most of the food I sampled would be in the "C" to "B-" range regarding flavor and quality with some items in the poor range. Nothing was real good or outstanding as you would expect. I found the meatloaf, the popcorn shrimp and sauce, the roasted potatoes, the hash browns, the fried chicken and the teriyaki chicken to be fairly good. The dinner rolls were mediocre as were the breakfast sausages and the onion rings. The pizza had a decent enough sauce but the crust resembled cardboard. The spaghetti was mediocre and the marinara sauce not so good. The fries and hush puppies were outright poor. The service was pleasant and efficient, The young women were doing a nice job of timely clearing tables and assisting people. I left feeling full, but not really satisfied with the overall dining experience. I left the restaurant not being sure I wanted to repeat the adventure! Rate the dining experience about THREE AND A QUARTER STARS. Ok for a large buffet but not the experience we look for when dining out. It of course all depends upon what you're after. If you just want to "pork out" for a reasonable price the Golden Corral is an option.

As we were casually leaving the restaurant, we stopped at 1 of the animal machine. And we were…read moreapproached by the general manager, he accused us of stealing food and we had to pay for it? He stated that someone saw us putting food in baggies. When in reality, the baggies where cotton candy that I did not finish. So I took it with me, and my 76 year old mother put the roll that she did not finish in the baggy of my cotton candy. He persisted to say that I had food in my purse when I opened my purse and showed him that there were no other baggies with food in it. I felt humiliated disgraced and not even an apology from him. We normally eat at Golden Corral, at least 3 to 4 times a month. Not any more that's for dam sure. for me this is so humilium, so disrespecting. Tomorrow I will take them 3 dollars for taking the cotton candy and the dinner roll cuz I am an honest person that should not have been treated like a criminal. It's sad that that general manager was hard up for a cotton candy and a dinner roll.

Never a bad experience! Hibachi grill is always a treat and the sushi is great! I have been many…read moretimes lunch or dinner! Good service!

First time at Sakura but I've eaten at many hibachi type restaurants. We went with a group of ten…read moreand generally everyone enjoyed their food. I had the steak hibachi with shrimp and most others had the same. Some had sushi rolls which they said were good. The decor felt a bit dated and the air conditioning was poor in the part of the restaurant we were in even before the hibachi grill started. The food was ok generally with the typical preparation and show with fire and rattling of cooking utensils. I found my steak a bit overcooked and it needed a side sauce to give some extra flavor. The accompanying vegetables were fine with a mixture of broccoli, zucchini, onions, etc. The fried rice was terribly undercooked and crunchy. I took only a couple bites and couldn't eat the rest. Overall, it was a typical hibachi experience with nothing special food wise or presentation wise. It's ok if you want to take kids out for their first time to a hibachi or maybe if you want sushi but there are other options around town or in El Paso for Asian cuisine.

Such a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The atmosphere, food, and overall historic charm…read moremade for a memorable visit. The bartenders Breezy and Alejandro were absolutely fantastic-so friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our entire meal. They really made me feel taken care of and added to the experience. I'll definitely be back!

Party of 4--we stopped in for drinks and dessert and ended up really enjoying it…read more Everyone ordered something different--margarita, wine, beer, and an old fashioned with a smoked twist--and all of them were really good. Prices were about what you'd expect, nothing crazy. The desserts were just as solid--very tasty and a great way to wrap things up. Our waitress was super nice and always nearby if we needed anything, without hovering. Overall, a great spot to swing by even if you're just going for drinks and dessert. Definitely worth it.

We had a wonderful lunch at Hacienda de Mesilla. Our server Melissa was an absolute doll, so…read morefriendly and attentive. The woman who greeted and seated us beforehand was equally engaging. She gave us choices to be seated in either the dining room, cantina or the patio to view the Organ Mts. It was beautiful outside so patio it is! I ordered the sliders which were delish, similar to a cheesesteak rather than a burger. Hubby had the hot chicken sandwich which he enjoyed too. He was curious about the red and green chiles native to NM, so Melissa brought him some to sample. Thank you for a great experience.

This restaurant is located in an inn and the decor inside and out is beautiful You arrive to…read morelighted trees and lovely statues Inside is regal with peacocks and bold decorations Service was fabulous My friends steak wasn't to her liking and the waiter and manager made sure she was satisfied and gave her a free dessert I ordered the pecan crusted salmon that melted in your mouth It was cooked perfectly on a bed of shaved brussel sprouts Excellent dining experience

Still good food. Different greeters (they also have an El Paso location now). Still courteous…read more Their food has changed a bit - for the better - and more items added to the menu. The vegetable biryani was good, no longer "aromatic (perfumey)", thankfully. Lots of different vegs. The kulcha was very good, as well as the samosas. It took a very long time to get the food - almost an hour - but I'm really not complaining. I've waited five years to come back here, so what's a few more minutes ;) But hopefully the next time won't be so long...or... so long. The inside is nicer than before with blinds instead of the curtains and overall a bit nicer and cleaner, fresher looking/feeling. In the middle of the summer, it was very hot inside. I don't eat much in restaurants anymore and had my food "to go" anyway. The outdoor seating is minimal, ratchety little seats and tables and in the sun. It'd be nice if that could be their next upgrade project. If you are looking for a buffet, they no longer have one. I for one, never did the buffet before covid and have ZERO desire to ever get food from a buffet ever. For those who don't understand why they haven't brought it back (perhaps they will in the future, who knows?), buffets are THE worst, most unhygienic places, full of bacteria, and why so many people through the years before covid have gotten sick after eating in buffet restaurants. I could care less if they ever bring it back, though it may be good for their business, esp during the lunch hour when people don't have time to wait for food. Overall, it's pretty good, and currently, it's the best Indian food in town. The only other place barely got started and doesn't have a full menu yet. Sadly, if the other Indian place gets going, and is any good, I probably will only be at India Hut once in a blue moon, as it is in a very hard to get to area from the Northeast side of town. I imagine this location would be good for NMSU students though, if they know it's here.

Ordered to pick up, and when we arrived they said they messed up the order so had to re-order…read more Waited a total of over an hour to finally receive the food.

First time eating here. Recommended by many co-workers. My husband and I each got the combo and…read moredecided to forego the lo mein and rice (keto diets). We got the Teriyaki Chicken, BBQ Pork, the last dish was chicken with veggies - there are a few flavor options for this, such as Bourbon Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Mushroom Chicken, etc. I got the Kung Pao. The food was pretty good. However, the chicken in the Kung Pao was kinda gross. It looked like it had been chewed and put back in there. Taste was "off". The Kung Pao is supposed to have some "heat" (flavor) to it, though it wasn't hot at all. Which was fine. We chose to get the meal without any added sauces. And everything was really good without sauce! The reason we do this is 1) Keto diet (sugar) and 2) (possibility of) MSG. Although, I don't think, from what we had, which was grilled with sauce, that there is MSG in their sauces. If so, very little. I can taste MSG, and I didn't taste it. The meats (except the Kung Pao) had a nice grill char to them which enhanced their flavor. We chose this place for lunch knowing that it was cafeteria style (dished/served by the employees) particularly, because one has only so much time for lunch when they are working. So it worked out very well. Very fast, with hardly any wait at all. I saw that one person who reviewed was upset with the cafeteria style service... I'm not sure what his qualm was. It isn't like random people are breathing on the food. It is the same people that cook it, so what is the problem.. And yes, food is served in styrofoam containers with plasticware. It IS a "fast food" Chinese restaurant afterall. Is it my favorite Chinese place in town. No. At least not at this time. Would we go back? Absolutely!

I've been coming here for a while, they have great service, good food and a nicely remodeled indoor…read moredining area.

I had the teriyaki chicken, & was pleased with the amount of meat that it had. It wasn't just a…read moreplate of steamed rice, with tiny cuts of chicken lol had a good amount of flavor to it as well My friend had a bento box, with the same meat, spring rolls, & potstickers. She had no complaints The service was good. Food came out at a decent amount of time for their lunch rush Ambiance is a mixture of hipster/asian culture. It's a very small place, but they were playing "The Dark Crystal," on repeat on their tv, so I was happy

Did a pick up order, but the restaurant looked clean and cute. Was very busy but they seemed to be…read moreputting food out quickly. The ramen was delicious! I would definitely get this again and probably and a side of chili since a like it a bit spicier. The egg rolls were crispy. The pot stickers weren't the best and I didn't like the sauce. The ramen also came with 4 small crab sushi pieces and unfortunately they were really warm and not good. Based on that I don't know if I would try the sushi, but loved the ramen.

Excellent food and wonderful ambience. The menu is simple and offers a great variety. Will…read moredefinitely come back!

This place reminds me of a small family run place in Bangalore. They provide a set menu with a…read morechoice of vegetarian or near-based dishes. They do provide additional menu options over the weekends. Despite the limited menu options I was pleasantly surprised with the dishes as they were all very tasty. The server was attentive and quickly apologized when he felt that he didn't attend to our needs quick enough even though the apologies weren't needed.