Here in Texas, our appetites rival those of growing teenagers and football players. From all-you-can-eat crawfish to glorious spreads of every Southern comfort food imaginable, here are 11 of the best all-you-can-eat restaurants in Texas. Hope you’re hungry!

1. Allen's Family Style Meals (Sweetwater)
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We love the words "all you can eat" here in Texas. And when the food in question is all of our favorite Southern classics, we couldn't be happier. Allen Family Style Meals in Sweetwater is one such restaurant. You'll find some of the best comfort food in Texas at 1301 E Broadway St, Sweetwater, TX 79556. To learn more, visit their Facebook page here.
2. Mama Jack's Road House Cafe (Kountze)
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Mama Jack’s in Kountze is everything we love about Texas wrapped up in one restaurant: Endless amounts of Southern-comfort food, a cozy atmosphere, and some of the most polite and attentive waiters you’ve ever met. Come experience the deliciousness firsthand at 215 S Pine St, Kountze, TX 77625. To learn more, visit their Facebook page here.
3. Sam's Original Restaurant (Fairfield)
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When us Texans get hungry, nothing satisfies quite like a home-cooked Southern meal, and this hidden gem delivers just that. Dine at Sam’s Original Restaurant in Fairfield to eat chicken-fried steak, turkey & dressing, pie, and other country classics until your heart’s content. The buffet is located at 390 East I-45 Fairfield, TX 75840. To learn more, visit their website here.
4. Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet (Houston)
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With 15 locations across Texas, Dimassi's is the place to go when a craving for Mediterranean food strikes. The buffet is offered all day long, with fresh, delicious options like Greek salad, falafel, gyros, and endless pita bread. Click here to find the nearest location.
5. Larry Bruce Gardens (Kennard)
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This delightful restaurant has seven sprawling acres full of fruits and vegetables. You'll also find a dining hall where you can indulge in scrumptious farm-to-table cooking. Every Friday night and Sunday morning, Larry Bruce Gardens has a splendid buffet full of mouthwatering eats. Bring your appetite and chow down! You won't want to miss out on one of the best buffets in Texas. You'll find Larry Bruce Gardens at 3198 County Rd 4600 Kennard, TX 75847. To learn more, visit their website here.
6. King's Inn (Riviera)
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Three important things to say about King's Inn: 1) All the fried seafood ever, served family-style. 2) Avocado salad (because greens cancel out the aforementioned fried food, right?) and 3) The best homemade tartar sauce you've ever tasted. That is all. You'll find this amazing restaurant at 1116 S County Rd 2270, Riviera, TX 78379. To learn more, visit their website here.
7. King Buffet (Dallas)
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Asian buffets are notoriously hit-or-miss, but this 12,000 square-foot food palace is a definite winner. Over 200 items including sushi, oysters, snow crab, and a Mongolian grill provide a selection guaranteed to satisfy every growling stomach. King Buffet is located at 10250 Technology Blvd W Dallas, TX 75220. To learn more, visit their website here.
8. Larry's French Market & Cajun Cafeteria (Groves)
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This unassuming market harbors arguably one of Texas' best buffets. All-you-can-eat Cajun favorites such as BBQ crabs, dirty rice, boudain, and etouffe are at your fingertips. Enjoy your meal while listening to Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Rock bands perform live. Come join the fun at 3701 Pure Atlantic Rd, Groves, TX 77619. To learn more, visit their website here.
9. Sweet Sue's Family Restaurant (Tyler)
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When it comes to family style restaurants in Texas, nothing beats Sweet Sues. This beloved eatery has been keeping Southern food traditions alive in Tyler since 1982. Breakfast and lunch buffets are offered daily, with items like chicken-fried steak, grits, and fresh vegetables. A special Sunday menu includes turkey & dressing, yams, and other scrumptious specialties. Sweet Sue's is located at 3350 S SW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701. To learn more, visit their website here.
10. Narin's Bombay Brasserie (Houston)
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This upscale Indian restaurant has been ranked among Houston's best time and time again, and for good reason. The food quality and flavor is simply unparalleled, and a lunch buffet allows visitors to sample a variety of different ethnic dishes. The restaurant is located at 3115 West Loop South Houston, Texas 77027. To learn more, visit their website here.
11. The Salt Lick (Driftwood)
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This massive barbecue pit is full of ribs, brisket, sausage links, and basically any other type of meat imaginable, all smoking to perfection above a roaring flame. It's some of the juiciest, most tender, flavorful barbecue you'll ever eat, and you haven't lived until you've done so. Their all-you-can-eat family style menu is perfect for hearty appetites. The Driftwood location has a BYOB policy to ensure every guest leaves happy and satisfied. You'll find The Salt Lick at 18300 Fm 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619 and 3350 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665. To learn more, visit their website here.

Have you been to any of these all-you-can-eat restaurants in Texas? What are your favorite family style restaurants in Texas? Let us know if we missed any amazing places.

Love Southern food but not a huge fan of buffets? No problem! Check out 10 Mom & Pop Restaurants In Texas That Serve Home Cooked Meals To Die For.

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What are the best family style restaurants in Texas?

The Pickett House, located in Woodville, is one of the best family style restaurants in Texas. They serve boarding house style, all-you-can-eat fried chicken and loads of sides. Their southern food will make you feel like you’re sitting in Grandma’s kitchen. When’s the last time you’ve had chicken and dumplings this good? Bring your appetite and get ready to experience some of the best comfort food in Texas. When you eat here, you’ll really feel like you’re part of the family.

What are the best places to get comfort food in Texas?

There are so many great places to get comfort food in Texas. Main Street Diner, located in Midland, is one of the best. Don’t pass by this hidden gem. This down-home diner whips up some of the best chicken fried steak around. Come by for breakfast and start your day off in the best way possible. Junction Cafe, located Bertram, is another fantastic place to get comfort food in Texas. Come by on Friday and try some of their crispy fried catfish.

What are the best buffets in Texas?

The Clay Pit in Austin has one of the best lunch buffets in the state. This restaurant is always praised for their authentic and high-quality Indian cuisine. When you come at lunch, you can try all of the crowd-favorites your stomach can handle. Add on a plate of garlic naan, and you’ll be in heaven.

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Featured Addresses
1301 E Broadway Ave, Sweetwater, TX 79556, USA
215 S Pine St, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
390 Interstate 45 Frontage Road, Fairfield, TX 75840, USA
12636 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759, USA
3198 County Rd 4600, Kennard, TX 75847, USA
S County Rd 2270, Riviera, TX 78379, USA
10250 Technology Blvd W, Dallas, TX 75220, USA
3701 Pure Atlantic Rd, Groves, TX 77619, USA
3350 S SW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701, USA
3005 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027, USA
18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619, USA
Salt Lick, 3350 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA