Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Brownsville: 1:02 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (956) 544-6600 to confirm.
Location & directions
2988 Frontage RdBrownsville, TX 78526
About Lin's Buffet
Located at 2988 Frontage Rd in Brownsville, Texas, Lin's Buffet is a buffet restaurant. It is one of 98 places to eat and drink we list in Brownsville. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Lin's Buffet is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Guests can choose from 20 menu items across 4 sections, including Appetzers, Fried Rice, Beef, and Sea Food. Listed prices range from $2.50 to $9.95, with a typical item around $8.50. Dishes worth a look include Egg Roll (2), Vegetable Fried Rice, and Beef With Broccoli.
You can visit for takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, tourists, and university students. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include all you can eat, coffee, comfort food, healthy options, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. You can reach the team at (956) 544-6600.
Quick facts
- Category
- Buffet Restaurant
- Address
- 2988 Frontage Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526
- Phone
- (956) 544-6600
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Menu
- 20 items · $2.50–$9.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for buffet restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Lin's Buffet’s weekday schedule with 8 other buffet restaurants in Texas. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:15 PM.
In total it is open about 73.5 hours a week, about the same as the local median (71.8 hours). 88% of buffet restaurants in Texas open on Sundays, and Lin's Buffet is one of them.
Compared with 8 other buffet restaurants in Texas that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for buffet restaurants in Texas
Based on 8 menus with 345 priced items from buffet restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $8.50, and half of all items are priced between $5.75 and $9.95.
At Lin's Buffet the median listed price is $8.50, close to the typical $8.50 for buffet restaurants in Texas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Fried Rice | 50% | $7.50 |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 50% | $7.50 |
| Beef Fried Rice | 50% | $7.75 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 50% | $7.75 |
| House Special Fried Rice | 50% | $7.75 |
| Beef | 50% | $9.25 |
| Shrimp | 50% | $9.97 |
| Egg Roll | 38% | $2.00 |
Calculated from 8 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Lin's Buffet there are 20 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 32 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Burgers & Fast Food (4), Chicken & Wings (4), and Seafood (2).
Lin's Buffet is the only buffet restaurant within a mile. The next closest is Buffet City, 3.1 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaChuck E. Cheese< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueRudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q< 0.1 mi
- SteakhousesLongHorn Steakhouse0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChili's0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsNothing Bundt Cakes0.1 mi
What to expect at a buffet restaurant
Buffets let you pay a fixed price and help yourself to as much as you like. The most common types are Chinese and pan-Asian buffets, pizza buffets, Indian lunch buffets, Brazilian steakhouses (rodizio) where servers bring meat to the table, and hotel and casino buffets with stations for many cuisines.
What to order
- A small taste of everything first – then go back for favorites
- Made-to-order stations – hibachi, carving or omelet stations are freshest
- Sushi and seafood – often available at dinner and weekends
- Desserts – soft-serve and pastries are common
Good to know
- Lunch is usually the cheapest time to visit.
- Food is freshest right after a meal service starts.
- Some buffets charge for food left on the plate – take small portions.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Lin's Buffet's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Lin's Buffet open on Sunday?
Yes, Lin's Buffet is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Lin's Buffet located?
Lin's Buffet is located at 2988 Frontage Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526.
What is the phone number of Lin's Buffet?
You can call Lin's Buffet at (956) 544-6600.
Does Lin's Buffet offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Lin's Buffet offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Lin's Buffet?
The typical price range at Lin's Buffet is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.50 to $9.95.
Is Lin's Buffet wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Lin's Buffet good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids and high chairs.
Is Lin's Buffet open late?
No, Lin's Buffet usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Lin's Buffet?
There are 32 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Lin's Buffet. Nearby options include Chuck E. Cheese (< 0.1 mi), Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q (< 0.1 mi), and LongHorn Steakhouse (0.1 mi).
Are there other buffet restaurants near Lin's Buffet?
None within a mile. The closest is Buffet City, 3.1 mi away.
How much do buffet restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 8 menus with 345 priced items from buffet restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $8.50, and half of all items are priced between $5.75 and $9.95.
