Opening hours
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Farmers Branch: 8:11 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (469) 904-2005 to confirm.
Location & directions
2825 Valley View Ln # 216Farmers Branch, TX 75234
About El Refran Mexican Buffet
Located at 2825 Valley View Ln # 216 in Farmers Branch, Texas, El Refran Mexican Buffet is a Mexican restaurant. It's part of our guide to 30 restaurants, cafes and bars in Farmers Branch. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
El Refran Mexican Buffet is open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Monday and Thursday).
El Refran Mexican Buffet's menu features 13 dishes and drinks across 2 sections, including Appetizers and Soups & Salads. Listed prices range from $5.99 to $9.99, with a typical item around $8.99. You will find options like Flautitas, Taco Salad, and Quesadillas.
You can visit for kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include all you can eat, coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and salad bar.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: cheques, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (469) 904-2005 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 2825 Valley View Ln # 216, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
- Phone
- (469) 904-2005
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Monday and Thursday)
- Menu
- 13 items · $5.99–$9.99
- 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 Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Refran Mexican Buffet’s weekday schedule with 1,460 other Mexican restaurants in Texas. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, close to the local norm of 9:00 AM and closes at 3:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 43 hours a week, 41 hours fewer than the local median of 84. 88% of Mexican restaurants in Texas open on Sundays, and El Refran Mexican Buffet is one of them.
Compared with 1,460 other Mexican restaurants in Texas that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Texas
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
At El Refran Mexican Buffet the median listed price is $8.99, close to the typical $9.95 for Mexican restaurants in Texas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 35% | $6.99 |
| Coffee | 31% | $2.99 |
| Menudo | 29% | $12.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 27% | $12.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 27% | $9.50 |
| Taco Salad | 25% | $11.97 |
| Carne Asada | 22% | $16.88 |
| Flautas | 22% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 467 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- 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
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Cheques
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Refran Mexican Buffet there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 11 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2), Barbecue (1), Sandwiches & Delis (1), and Bars & Pubs (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Mexican restaurant is within a mile and 13 within three miles. The closest is Chipotle, 0.9 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Breakfast & BrunchMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.1 mi
- BarbecueMarshall's Bar-B-Q0.1 mi
- PizzaDomino's0.1 mi
- ChinesePanda Express0.2 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Refran Mexican Buffet's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Monday and Thursday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Is El Refran Mexican Buffet open on Sunday?
Yes, El Refran Mexican Buffet is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where is El Refran Mexican Buffet located?
El Refran Mexican Buffet is located at 2825 Valley View Ln # 216, Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
What is the phone number of El Refran Mexican Buffet?
You can call El Refran Mexican Buffet at (469) 904-2005.
Does El Refran Mexican Buffet offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Refran Mexican Buffet offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Refran Mexican Buffet?
The typical price range at El Refran Mexican Buffet is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $5.99 to $9.99.
Does El Refran Mexican Buffet take reservations?
Yes, El Refran Mexican Buffet accepts reservations.
Is El Refran Mexican Buffet wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Refran Mexican Buffet open late?
No, El Refran Mexican Buffet usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Refran Mexican Buffet?
There are 11 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Refran Mexican Buffet. Nearby options include McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), Subway (0.1 mi), and Marshall's Bar-B-Q (0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Refran Mexican Buffet?
1 other Mexican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Chipotle, 0.9 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
