China Sea Buffet

Pizza Buffets in McAllen, Texas

4.2 (3,321)

CategoryPizza Buffets · Chinese restaurant
Address4901 W Expy 83 #175, McAllen, TX 78503
AreaMcAllen, Texas
Phone(956) 992-8888
Google rating 4.2 (3,321)

Hours

Monday11 am–9 pm
Tuesday11 am–9 pm
Wednesday11 am–9 pm
Thursday11 am–9 pm
Friday11 am–9 pm
Saturday11 am–9:30 pm
Sunday11 am–9 pm

About China Sea Buffet

Located at 4901 W Expy 83 #175, McAllen, TX 78503, China Sea Buffet operates as a pizza buffet serving McAllen in Texas. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as chinese restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In McAllen, the busiest hours are Friday and Saturday evenings and any night with a big game, when quoted delivery times can stretch past an hour; ordering before 5 p.m. or picking up yourself avoids the wait. Delivery radiuses are small, often two to five miles, and a minimum order plus a delivery fee is normal, with a tip of a few dollars for the driver on top. Lunch specials such as two slices and a drink, or a personal pie, are the cheapest way to eat at most shops across Texas on weekdays. Toppings are priced per item and half-and-half pies are usually free to request. Gluten-free crusts and vegan cheese are increasingly common but often cost a few dollars extra, and cross-contact in a shared oven is standard unless the shop says otherwise.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–9 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (956) 992-8888. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, chinaseabuffetmcallen.com.

With 4.2 out of 5 on Google from 3,321 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for pizza buffets in McAllen. Recent reviews are the best guide.

McAllen is in Texas, in the South, where summers are hot and humid, winters are short, and severe storms in spring are a fact of life; businesses run air conditioning most of the year and many open early to beat the heat. Getting around McAllen is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Texas's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Allison a month ago

China sea buffet is like one of those places you’ve been to if you have lived in the valley long enough. The service was great and I really appreciate that they changed my drink because I realized I didn’t want soda last minute. So that was nice but the food is honestly a hit or miss. The Chinese chicken is alright not the best I’ve tried. The lo mein is good. The sushi is bad and tastes like it’s made with regular white rice so I wouldn’t get it. But other than that this place is affordable for a Chinese buffet. Adults are 18$ kids are 11$.

JAlex 4 months ago

China Sea Buffet is worth trying at least once, especially if you enjoy checking out buffets wherever you travel. I’ve been here a couple of times, and they offer a solid seafood buffet that feels decent for the price. This isn’t the kind of place I’d choose every time, but when I’m really hungry and want good value for money, it does the job. Don’t go in with sky-high expectations—just go ready to eat, enjoy the variety, and leave with a happy tummy.

logan pie 7 months ago

Some of the food was so bad… I found myself spitting a lot of stuff out. Some of the seafood had a very strong and unpleasant fishy taste. I went a few hours before closing and much of the food was cold and hard. A lot of their fried food, like general Tso chicken, or coconut shrimp were also not good. They taste old and the batter was not very good. The sweets were good. My server was ok, she got my drinks and refilled the other people at the table once, then never came back. Didn’t come back to clear plates after a while either. I will unfortunately not be returning. It was $40ish between two people, not very worth it.

Yvonne Zuniga a year ago

We enjoyed our outing to China Sea Buffet. Being Sunday, the prices are slightly higher but the food is worth the price. The staff is fantastic and attentive. There is a variety of goods, including dessert. We especially enjoy the sushi and egg rolls.

Chuck Garcia Edited a year ago

Update: 4/12/25 I went again with my friend Leo this Saturday but forgot to review. Food again was great even the ice ceam was good. Place was clean and service was great. Would go again. My family went to try it out. Idk why many people say the people there are rude, either they didn't like the food and are lying or they just had a bad day. Either way food was very good, service was good and the place was big and clean. I like that the have a big selection, but they are a bit pricy.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is China Sea Buffet located?

China Sea Buffet is at 4901 W Expy 83 #175, McAllen, TX 78503, in McAllen, Texas. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is China Sea Buffet?

China Sea Buffet is listed as a pizza buffet and is also tagged on Google as chinese restaurant.

What are the hours of China Sea Buffet?

Published hours are Monday: 11 am–9 pm; Tuesday: 11 am–9 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–9 pm; Thursday: 11 am–9 pm; Friday: 11 am–9 pm; Saturday: 11 am–9:30 pm; Sunday: 11 am–9 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is China Sea Buffet open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–9 pm.

What is the phone number of China Sea Buffet?

You can call China Sea Buffet at (956) 992-8888.

How is China Sea Buffet rated on Google?

China Sea Buffet has a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 3,321 reviews.

Does China Sea Buffet have a website?

Yes, the website of China Sea Buffet is chinaseabuffetmcallen.com (linked on this page).

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