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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant Meal takeaway Family restaurant American restaurant Steak house Banquet hall Buffet restaurant Down home cooking restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in McAllen


Address

1301 E Jackson Ave, McAllen, TX 78503

Website

www.goldencorral.com

Contact

(956) 682-2774

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (6.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (11) good (9) time (7) people (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 3/5 Any B. 2 years ago on Google
    The prices are ok, they do have a lot of food, I would highly recommend to go before dinner. The employees are making food through the day. Be prepared to eat pasta, meat, fish, ice cream, cookies, all kind of desserts, potatoes, fresh menudo, tacos in the yellow tortilla, bread, soup and salads. (I must be missing something). Be aware that a lot of people visit the place, so be patient, the staff is efficient.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rick 2 years ago on Google
    The quality of the food here is okay, sadly a lot of the food is overcooked to the point where they are a bit dry, there are many options to choose for food. The sirloin steak here is good if you don't get a overcooked dry steak(ask for medium). I will be coming here for breakfast soon to rate them better.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana R. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious! All the food was excellent! We went around 3pm. The waiter was very attentive to our drinks, and anything else we needed. Gloves are provided to get your food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Bonfive C. 10 months ago on Google
    The food is okay, our waiter was great, The price for the buffet was overpriced, which answered my question about why the place was so empty compared to 3 months ago when it was packed. PRICE: 16.99 (17.00) Beverage 2.79 Overall, the price is not worth returning or spending that much to eat here Overheard people saying other Golden corrals were a lot cheaper and cleaner
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tomas G. 5 months ago on Google
    We went there on Thanksgiving Day, and the experience was great! We got there early, 10am, knowing that there are big lines later in the day. The food was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

  • 4/5 Esteban L. 5 months ago on Google
    Went with my siblings, wife and daughter and contrary to other times at this GC location there was several of meat selections for one to choose, something that I hadn't known on my previous 3 visits or not having enough out and thus have sort of felt cheated out on the buffet. I hope having several choices continues every time and also enough of the foods especially when you still have just over an hour til closing.

  • 4/5 Moni605 5 months ago on Google
    Pretty good options. most of the employees were great. Most! Very pricey but it is buffet. Next time I won't eat for two days to build up a bigger appetite

  • 5/5 Vincent Wright (WrightFlo Enterprises l. 6 months ago on Google
    Great location, great facilities and, most of all, great people and service. Oh, did I mention the good food?

  • 3/5 Alicia A. 5 months ago on Google
    I'm not kidding it's been over 10 years I walk into a Golden Corral. It was packed full today. We had to wait outside in a line. It did not take us very long to get inside. At the most 10-15minutes. I give it a 3 star. Foods good. I noticed the ice cream sprinkle shaker needed to be cleaned. Parents let the kids serve themselves and the kids make a mess. I noticed a hair close to the edge of the pastry area. Aside of this the restaurant holds a great capacity of people. Keep up the great job!

  • 3/5 israel salinas j. 10 months ago on Google
    Great server, really all the staff was friendly and helpful, the food both quality and availability was disappointing. Lot's of empty trays and what was available tasted very bland, I just did not like it much.

  • 3/5 Kenneth C. 1 year ago on Google
    I feel like there are doing almost everything very well. The staff is capable, and the place clean. The food is in general somewhat cafeteria-like, but the rolls are divine. The meatloaf is more filler than meat; it has no body and crumbles. Some prefer it this way, so make your own judgement

  • 5/5 D. S. R. 11 months ago on Google
    I liked that the tables were organized. They find your table so there isn't wasted space. Just the type of Mexicans that come here is awful. Kids yelling at top of their lungs and parents don't give a damn! That's why I chose no kids....I don't want to hear them why I eat either🤦🏻‍♂️🤬

  • 5/5 Rodolfo R. 1 year ago on Google
    the best clam chowder in América and the rest of the food is ok

  • 5/5 King D. 1 year ago on Google
    Thanks for the veteran's meal on 11/14/22. Food was great. I and the other veterans at my table were very pleased with it. The lady serving drinks and clearing plates ignored us molest of the time, looking at her phone, so it was challenging to get her attention, but over all, we were all very happy with the experience. We know and appreciate the cost and effort a thing like this requires, so thank you from all of us in my party of four.

  • 5/5 Esther T. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was top five star, except our waitress. It seems she was more interested in the men customers and seemed to pass by the woman customers that needed service ( such as myself and the senior ladies next to me). The food was more than excellent. Restaurant was exceptionally clean even the bathrooms were very sanitary. All serving stations were well maintained. All questions were answered adequately. All workers were properly in uniform and doing something. Overall a great place to go and dine. Recommended !!

  • 4/5 Victor M. 1 year ago on Google
    Chicken was undercooked. Luckily I'm a beef lover. 1st time going to golden coral and it was honestly better than expected. Again though, chicken was under done AND some of the shrimp was not fully cooked. FYI if the shrimp looks like the letter C, its cooked. That sweet potato was awesome though.

  • 3/5 Carol S. 1 year ago on Google
    Took 20-30 minutes to get the fried shrimp out several people asking for it. Good was hot. Took forever for them to refill dishes waiting until the pan was totally empty before even considering bringing out more hot portions. Service was good. Food was good overall but many of the veggies were undercooked. Overall fair to middling.

  • 3/5 takedown d. 1 year ago on Google
    Only good food is the fried chicken, the pie and the ice cream also its kinda dead inside boring no tvs nothing tbh.

  • 4/5 Alyssa L. 1 year ago on Google
    Two years ago my family and I ate here for an easy Thanksgiving dinner. The food wasn’t the best. Well, we decided to go yesterday to give them another chance, as it was during peak-pandemic the last time. I’m glad we did! Food was amazing and everything was hot and fresh.

  • 5/5 Romeo V. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food got there at 10:40 a.m. they were bringing everything out freshly made I would highly recommend you all to go that time.

  • 4/5 Eloisa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was really good. The servers were very helpful. I'm giving it only 4 stars because it took them a while to go to our table, but other than that, great place! 👍

  • 1/5 Adan P. 2 years ago on Google
    They prices all messed up $10.99 for buffet $2.79 for first coke can and $3.24 for second can don’t recommend this place to anyone don’t even say coke or drink on Receipt

  • 4/5 Juan Manuel D. 2 years ago on Google
    Fried fish is awesome!! Good price for the buffet, my wife and I ate for under $25. My grandson ate free (2yrs old) he enjoyed the pizza and the fruits 🍍🍑🍓

  • 1/5 Letty G. 2 years ago on Google
    This place needs a major upgrade. My dinning experience was not good. The air-conditioning wasn't working. Ladies facility was dirty and wasn't properly working. Their ice machine had broken down. My entry time 6pm and no food on the line. Had to wait around 20 minutes till any food was out. For what I paid for 3 people wasn't worth the wait.

  • 1/5 Daniel K. 2 years ago on Google
    If I could give them 1 star then I would. The food is not hot. We went in for Sunday morning breakfast. There was no omelettes or French toast. They only had apple juice working on the bar, so I ask the waitress to bring me some orange juice. The orange juice was watered down! I won’t be going back.


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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
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • 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

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