Dessert isn’t just an afterthought at Paredes Family Restaurant in Mineola, TX. One of the best buffets in Texas, this humble, family-run eatery offers a variety of decadent sweets to cap off an already outstanding meal. You’ll see classic homestyle desserts like fruit cobblers, pecan pie, Jell-O salad, and bread pudding, and each one is made in-house from scratch.

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Have you ever eaten at the Paredes Family Restaurant in Mineola, TX? If so, did you try any of the desserts? What is your favorite thing on the Paredes Family Restaurant menu? Tell us all about your experience in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby rose garden that just so happens to be the largest in the U.S.

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Buffets In Texas

Where is a good buffet in Texas?
From good old-fashioned Texas BBQ to Southern comfort food and more, Texas doesn't disappoint hone it comes to buffet menus. Here are a few good buffets in Texas that should really be on your dining list:

  • The Salt Lick, Driftwood, TX: If the thought of sinking your teeth into a tangy rack of ribs or a tender BBQ brisket gives you the chills - you need to set aside some time to hit this all-you-can-eat BBQ icon. It all started with a dream, a fire pit, and some darn good sauce - it is now one of those Texas favorites that bring customers from miles around. You can even order online and have your favorites shipped to you anywhere in the country.
  • Coffee Shop Cafe, McGregor, TX: About 20 minutes outside of Waco, TX you'll stumble on this unassuming building in the small town of McGregor. This restaurant has a home-town country vibe with rustic decor and its walls loaded with photos. When you visit on Thursday night you will be treated to a wonderful buffet of Southern comfort food with a Mexican flair. Everything from fried chicken and mashed potatoes to enchiladas and fajitas. All for a surprisingly affordable price.
  • Kim Son, Houston, TX: Kim Son is one of the most popular Vietnamese restaurants in the city. And it has been for over 30 years now. If seafood is more the flavor you are looking for in a buffet, this Texas restaurant will not disappoint. Load up on oysters, snails, stuffed octopus, and some pretty amazing Pho and Dim Sum, too. You'll be able to enjoy all of your favorite Chinese and Vietnamese dishes.

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