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Welcome to Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, your premier destination located at 390 W Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, for a diverse dining experience in a family-friendly atmosphere. As a renowned American restaurant and steak house, we specialize in offering an extensive buffet that caters to all tastes and preferences. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast, a sumptuous lunch, or a delightful dinner, our buffet restaurant has something special for everyone. At Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, we are more than just a place to eat. We also function as a banquet hall, perfect for hosting any event from family gatherings to corporate meetings, ensuring a memorable experience with our exceptional service and inviting setting. Our commitment to quality and variety is evident in our widely praised menu that includes everything from customized steak options cooked to perfection, to a vast array of desserts and side dishes. Families particularly love our family restaurant atmosphere, where kids and adults alike can enjoy their meals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Plus, if you're on the go, our takeout restaurant service allows you to enjoy our kitchen's best offerings from the comfort of your home. Join us at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill where every meal is a celebration of flavors and community spirit. Dive into a dining experience that's consistently lauded for its quality and service, making us a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Experience why our guests keep coming back for more, thanks to our commitment to excellence in every dish served.

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Review Summary

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This Golden Corral Buffet & Grill offers an impressive spread of American comfort food, including a carving station, seafood, and a vast dessert selection. While some dishes may lack flavor, the sheer variety and value make up for it.

Review Rating Chart

Yelp: 3.5/5

Google Reviews: 3.8/5

TripAdvisor: 3.5/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.1/5

Zomato: 3.4/5

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Rick Howrey
Rick Howrey -Google user
4 months ago
This place is so much better than Hometown Buffet. Lots of good choices and they're tasty too. It costs a little more but it's worth it. Hope the quality doesn't go down hill like HTB has. I will definitely be back. **UPDATE** Have been back...Read More
Idania Espinoza
Idania Espinoza -Google user
3 months ago
Food and service were terrible... I had to wait forever to get a spoon, most of the trays of food were empty and dirty, and the available items looked like kid's food. Cups were also duty... Or maybe the soda machine was, not sure but...Read More
S R
S R -Google user
5 months ago
I was a bit scared to try this place due to other bad reviews, but that helped me not have too high of expectations. Golden Corral is definitely not what it once was, but I still liked it. There were some foul smelling places in...Read More
lana
lana -Google user
4 months ago
Absolutely disgusting place. It’s so dirty and barely any food. If I could give it half of a star I would. The floor is sticky and the steak was still mooing. It has gotten so expensive since the last time I came here and they...Read More
Ki H
Ki H -Google user
5 days ago
I absolutely love this place. My family and I go here quite often the food quality is pretty good. A few little irks here and there, when they serve grilled stake, it's never the temp you ask for. I've asked for medium, and it's either super...Read More
David Covarubias
David Covarubias -Google user
2 weeks ago
This was the first time my wife and I came to eat here. We were very disappointed! We came for lunch. The food was not hot at all. The ham was very dry, and the biscuits were as hard as rocks! Probably left over from...Read More
Shelia Steel
Shelia Steel -Google user
a week ago
This location has really gone downhill. They literally have "red" duct tape on the majority of the "maroon" booth seats and it looks really bad. Some of the tape is peeling down off. Why not just have the seats reupholstered? You definitely should be making enough...Read More
Becky and Caleb Crockett
Becky and Caleb Crockett -Google user
a month ago
I love Golden Corral. I spend good money there due to the food and it has something for everyone in my family of picky eaters. But this Golden Corral was so nasty. I went to the bathroom and it was nasty. Poop everywhere. Then the...Read More
Jim Friedlan
Jim Friedlan -Google user
2 weeks ago
My group arrived for breakfast at opening time, 9:00 AM. The lady at the register was extremely nice. She apologized as she told us that they were understaffed. I attribute this fact to the poor service. The buffet line was not ready...Read More
Dana Lounders
Dana Lounders -Google user
a month ago
Decided to take our sailor here for dinner last week. We live in Florida, but haven't been to a Golden Corral in a while, due to the food tasting weird the last time we went. The place was not really busy and the food turned...Read More

Features

Service options

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Highlights

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Accessibility

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Offerings

check icon All you can eat
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Dining options

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Amenities

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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check icon Family-friendly
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Planning

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Payments

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Children

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Parking

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