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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - Steakhouse in El Monte, California

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.3 (5777 reviews)

17635 Castleton St, City of Industry, CA 91748

Buffet restaurant
American restaurant
Banquet hall
Breakfast restaurant
Family restaurant
Takeout Restaurant
Restaurant
Steak house

About Golden Corral Buffet & Grill - steak house in El Monte, California

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

Customer Review Summary

The reviews for Golden Corral Buffet & Grill are mixed. Many patrons noticed improvements in food freshness and cleanliness compared to past experiences. Service quality varied; while some servers worked diligently to keep the dining area clean and drinks filled, others were neglectful, especially during busy times. The salad bar was praised for its variety, though hot food items often lacked proper stock. Some dishes, like steak and fried chicken, received mixed feedback for preparation quality, with complaints about cold or overcooked items. Price concerns were mentioned, particularly regarding perceived value for the cost. Overall, while some customers expressed satisfaction and a desire to return, others were disappointed by cleanliness issues and food quality, leading to a few negative experiences. The atmosphere was noted to be friendly and engaged, with some hoping for more variety in seafood offerings.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • All you can eat
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Salad bar
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Checks
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
3420
4
1337
3
560
2
203
1
257
Based on 5777 reviews

Caceco

2 months ago

Much much better than before. Have not been to one for over 10 years, when the one near our house closed down. Surprisingly the food was fresh, although basic, they were well made and serving area were clean. Our waiter worked very hard, filled our cups of water as soon as it is near empty, and kept our area very clean.

S.García 22

8 months ago

I really liked visit this place. I have already gone to others Golden Corral, it is the first time I come to this location and yet I was very happy. The meat was delicious, it was not dry, it was not burned, it was not raw, it was perfect for my taste. The rest of the food was also delicious. All the staff I talked about was very friendly. I will definitely go back to this site more frequently.

Irene Patino

The salad bar had lots of options and was well stocked. The hot food items were never fully stocked. The steak was surprisingly good. Some items not labeled, or labeled incorrectly. Our server never came to refill our drinks until we were ready to leave.

A M

1 year ago

Busy location. Service generally sub-par if you get here before 11:30 or noon, as the server that was helping you in the morning often neglects you when their section opens up. Selection was great, and I come here for the fried chicken. Unfortunately, the chicken was a but overdone, abd both the mashed potatoes and broccoli were cold. (Beef Gravy was hot) Nothing was particularly special today, but other than mentioned the food was tasty and I will definitely be back

royce chang

5 months ago

Golden Corral, what happened? Saturday night and the buffet was a letdown. Flies on the salsa, rubbery steak, dry fish fry, and bland wings. Seriously, why is everything cold? I’m giving this place one star, but I might come back for a miracle. 😩

HB FAMILY

11 months ago

As a first time customer to this chain, we happened upon this location in the City of Industry. We missed lunch by 3 minutes so for myself and two adult-priced kids my total was a staggering $70 after tax. I asked for a slice of beef from the carving station, and well, you can see how that turned out. There were many choices that were nearly empty when we went. Even the margarine tub was empty. Most of the food was overly salted and had very little taste in my opinion. There were many older folks dining in, so maybe they know or tasted something I didn’t. On a positive note, the salad bar seemed fresh & had many choices. But my new rule before dining is to check the bathroom for cleanliness. You can see there is none at this restaurant and we won’t be back. For the price paid, we literally could’ve dined at a much nicer establishment as the selection and value just wasn’t there.

Anthony Estrada

Great place, clean and the manager was very engaged with his staff and the clients. Food was really good and the offer a very large selection. The entire staff seemed well trained and very friendly. I highly recommend this place. Great job

Jack

7 months ago

I forgot to take a picture after eating. It was a very pleasant dinner. It would be perfect if I could add a little seafood and sushi 🍣. I had six or seven buffets in Los Angeles with sushi and seafood, and the price was the same as here. I wish the boss a prosperous business. 😁

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–8:30 PM

Price Range

$10–20