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El Refran Mexican Buffet

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant Mexican restaurant Buffet restaurant

One of the Top rated Buffet restaurants in Farmers Branch


Address

2825 Valley View Ln # 216, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Website

elrefranmexicanbuffet.com

Contact

(469) 904-2005

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (943 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 3 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (6) Mexican (6) good (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 PRAGA Radio N. 2 years ago on Google
    REAL and Delicious! Home made tortillas, caldo de camarón it’s a must have (spicy , made with big real shrimp and full of flavor) delicious tortitas de camarón among others savory Mexican dishes with the old recipe flavor, once you try it… you will come back for more! •Affordable •good environment •good location •real Aguas frescas •clean restaurant •real food •excellent service Thank you!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John T. 11 months ago on Google
    Highly recommended Mexican buffet restaurant! El Refran serves authentic Mexican cuisine with a wide variety of choices. I love how they offer you grilled steaks and chicken combined with corn or flour tortillas. The employees also try their best in comforting you and checking in every now and then. This restaurant also serves delicious drinks such as Jarritos and Horchatas. Great place to try!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niecy C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was so good! Service was awesome!! So many options, we were stuffed! Not many dessert options. I was hoping for tres leche, flan or donuts or ice cream but none of those were options. But I'll be back again for sure!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David M. 9 months ago on Google
    It's probably the most authentic mexican food you could find in Dallas. The food is delicious and the staff is friendly and promptly. The corn tortillas are freshly baked, and the horchata beverage quench your tirst.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Norma H. 11 months ago on Google
    Read most of the reviews here. The price isn't that's expensive, especially when most of y'all would spend that on a latte or a pressed juice. Food isn't bad just hit and miss just like our cooking at home. The experience was great, I was brought here mothers day 2023. Very sweet table service, my waitresses was amazing. Kept our drinks full and always made her rounds to see that everything perfect. She brought me a complimentary Cheesecake and also a single beautiful white rose. I pay attention to detail and she really made my day. The food is good if you want a large variety to indulge in. The guacamole was yummy, quesadillas yummy and mole good but sweet. It's all on what you really want to satisfy your taste buds with. I'll be back for lunch and supper another day. To fully honestly review this buffet mexican cuisine establishment.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron T. 6 months ago on Google
    Wow, this place is incredible. Came on a Saturday morning, and they had the full buffet at 9am. Huge selection and authentic as it gets. Favorites were homemade tortillas, catfish soup, pork in green sauce, mole, barbacoa, guacamole, cerviche, chili rellenos, and the ground beef. Really special place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelcey Powell J. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing amazing amazing! Mexican food is not my preference usually, but this place makes me change all of that. The food is very flavorful and the atmosphere is gracious. Once I saw that this restaurant supports their ministry we had to come. My husband knows more about Mexican food than I do and he really enjoyed it better than the more expensive options. It's our first time, we love this place and will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Doc H. 1 year ago on Google
    The meats are swimming in to much grease and fat. I understand keeping meats juicy but this is over kill.. hamburger meat for crunchy tacos? they'll be soft tacos by the time you get to your table.. The concept is good though with some adjustments and a little more coulinary understanding this place could rock..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tin N. 1 year ago on Google
    Lunch buffet and fountain soda for ~$18, great variety of food, use condiments and sauce bar to season/spice dishes your way
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rhett H. 10 months ago on Google
    Omg 😳 where has this place been my whole life ❤️! Food is delicious 🤤, no way you can try everything in one visit! My belly is so happy 😁 Love, love, love this place 😍! Will definitely be back 🔙.

  • 4/5 Jenny W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little hole in the wall, authentic Mexican & Tex-Mex buffet. It was a bit pricey! 2 adults and a 10-year old , with 3 sweet teas was over $60! A traditional Buffet (Asian or American like Golden Corral) is 14.99 each, give or take a dollar. Again, the price included drinks at checkout, so I'm not sure of the cost for each. Other than the price, food was great, as was the atmosphere, and staff! I wish they had flan and beef fajita meat. Still Great!

  • 3/5 Scott 6 months ago on Google
    It was just ok. Smaller than I expected. The price is almost $20 per person. The staff was all nice but disappointed overall.

  • 5/5 Isa R. 5 months ago on Google
    The food is fantastic, the two times we have been here we have had no problems. The waitresses are very attentive and satisfy the customer's needs. I loved the pozole, it was the most delicious recipe that I’ve tried in years... Simply delicious, variety of food, broths, Reyeno chiles, empanadas. salads, shrimp cocktail, fried fish, mojarra, beans rice plus more... Wow!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Checks
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ All you can eat
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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