TJin China Diner in San Antonio, TX

4.3(1,041)San Antonio, TX
Under the Radar
Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 1041 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

San Antonio, TX • 4.3★
TJin China Diner: San Antonio's Premier Chinese Buffet. Located in the heart of the Far West Side, this Chinese restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet experience that's hard to beat. With a team of dedicated staff who work together to ensure a seamless dining experience, guests can enjoy a vast array of dishes, including General Tso's and orange chicken, all served fresh and hot. Great customer service and a welcoming atmosphere make TJin China Diner a top choice for families and groups alike. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, this San Antonio Chinese buffet has something for everyone.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
119 SW Loop 410 #103, San Antonio, TX 78245, USA, Far West Side, San Antonio, Texas
Phone
(210) 998-2078
Today
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Rating
4.3 (1,041 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

Signature Dishes

7 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Food Hot When Served×2Restaurant Open On Holidays×2

Also mentioned

**General Tso'S****Orange Chicken**All Served FreshPortions GenerousRestaurant Kid-Friendly

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Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.3 weighted · 1,041 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.3 from 1,041 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,041 / 793.5 median
03,967.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.3) with the city average (4.19) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3967.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
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 – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair Accessible

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiTV AvailableGood For GroupsGood For Kids

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyQuietTrendingTrendyGood for groups

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerSeatingTable serviceLunchDinner

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholBeerComfort foodHalal foodQuick biteSmall plates

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

20 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Fried Chicken Egg Roll$2.2459 mentions
  • Sesame Chicken$16.9433 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup$2.4923 mentions
  • Orange Chicken$16.9423 mentions
  • Lo Mein Noodles$14.9422 mentions
  • Kung Pao$13.1820 mentions
  • Mongolian$13.1815 mentions
  • Hunan$13.1812 mentions
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken$15.6912 mentions
  • Mongolian Beef$16.1911 mentions
  • Kung Pao Chicken$15.6911 mentions
  • Pad Thai$14.9410 mentions
  • General Tso's Chicken$13.568 mentions
  • Wonton Soup$2.497 mentions
  • Cashew Chicken$15.697 mentions
  • Shrimp Roll$5.696 mentions
  • General's Chicken$16.946 mentions
  • Szechuan$13.184 mentions
  • Sweet & Sour Pork$15.694 mentions
  • Hunan Triple Delight$17.444 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

129 items with prices
  • Hunan Shrimp$13.56

    Hunan shrimp served with choice of white rice, fried rice, or sans rice. Select from wonton soup, hot sour soup, egg drop soup, or a roll for the side.

  • General Tso's Chicken$13.56

    Lightly breaded chicken sautéed in the chef's special sauce with pepper, jalapeño.

  • Hunan$13.18

    Hunan-inspired dish with choice of chicken or beef. Served with white, fried, or no rice option. Side choices include wonton, hot sour, or egg drop soup, or a roll.

  • Sweet & Sour$13.18

    Lightly battered and fried chicken with bell peppers, onions and carrots.

  • Sesame Chicken$13.56

    Tender crispy chicken sautéed in the chef's special sauce with sesame.

  • Kung Pao$13.18

    Kung Pao Chicken or Beef with choice of white or fried rice, optional no rice. Select from wonton, hot sour, egg drop soup, or roll for side.

  • Szechuan$13.18

    Szechuan dish with choice of chicken, pork, or beef. Served with white, fried, or no rice option. Select from wonton, hot sour, egg drop soup, or roll for side.

  • Mongolian$13.18

    Mongolian-style prepared with chicken or beef. Served with choice of white rice, fried rice, or without. Accompanied by wonton, hot sour, egg drop soup, or a roll.

  • Pepper Steak$13.44

    Sautéed steak with bell peppers. Options: white rice, fried rice, or no rice; select wonton, hot sour, egg drop soup, or roll.

  • Chinatown Stir-Fry$13.69

    A unique combination of shrimp, chicken, beef, and mixed vegetables.

  • Kung Pao 3 Delight$13.69

    Kung Pao Chicken, a trio mix; options include white, fried, or no rice. Side choices: variety of soups or a roll.

  • Hunan 3 Delight$13.69

    Hunan 3 Delight: A trio of meats paired with choice of white, fried, or no rice. Options include wonton, hot sour, egg drop soup, or roll.

  • Chicken with Green Bean$13.18

    Chicken with green beans served with options of white rice, fried rice, or no rice. Choice of wonton, hot sour, egg drop soup, no soup, or roll.

  • Cashew Chicken$13.18

    Chicken sauteed in a light brown sauce with cashew nut.

  • Mushroom Chicken$13.18

    Shredded white meat chicken sautéed with mushroom, Chinese cabbage & peas, carrots.

  • Orange Chicken$13.56

    Tender crispy chicken sautéed with pepper & jalapeño in the orange flavored sauce.

  • Broccoli$13.18

    Broccoli with chicken or beef option. Served with white, fried, or no rice. Choice of wonton, hot sour, egg drop soup or roll.

  • Vegetable$13.18

    Vegetables with choice of chicken or beef. Served with white rice, fried rice, or no rice. Side options include wonton, hot sour, egg drop soup, or roll.

  • Jalapeño$13.18

    Jalapeño peppers stir-fry available with chicken or beef. Choose from white rice, fried rice, or no rice. Optional sides include wonton, hot and sour, egg drop soup, or roll.

  • Veggie Shrimp$13.56

    Veggie shrimp served with choice of white rice, fried rice, or without rice. Select from wonton soup, hot sour soup, egg drop soup, no soup, or roll as a side.

  • Broccoli Shrimp$13.56

    Shrimp and broccoli, served with options of white rice, fried rice, or no rice. Choice of wonton, hot sour, egg drop soup, no soup, or roll as a side.

  • Cashew Chicken & Shrimp$13.69

    White meat chicken and shrimp sautéed in a light brown sauce with cashews.

  • Jalapeño Chicken & Shrimp$13.69

    Spicy jalapeño chicken and shrimp. Optional white, fried, or no rice. Choose from wonton, hot sour, egg drop soups, a roll, or opt for no soup.

  • Vegetable Delight$12.44

    Mixed seasonal vegetables, choice of white or fried rice, optional no rice. Select from wonton, hot and sour, or egg drop soup, or opt for a roll, no soup.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,041 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 1,041 reviews, with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
  • Review tags mention general tso chicken, egg drop soup, orange chicken, and portion size.
  • Positive review text points to fresh food, service, crab, and takeout.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What are some of the popular dishes at TJin China Diner?

The general Tso chicken and the taste of the chicken was literally watery, no flavor inside.

Are the portions generous?

Portion is a good size for dinner. I was able to take plenty of leftovers for the next day.

Is the restaurant kid-friendly?

My daughter has the General Tso meal and she also loved it.

Is the restaurant open on holidays?

Open on Christmas and everyone was super friendly!

Is the restaurant worth visiting?

Hands down the best Chinese food in San Antonio....

Is the food hot when served?

Always hot food, and amazing service!

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

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Retail & Shopping
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Personal Care & Beauty
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Healthcare & Medical
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Financial Services
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Transportation & Automotive
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Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

38 places nearby (finance, food, government, healthcare, personal care)

Banking

ATM

Atm

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AFFCU Headquarters

Bank

1560 Cable Ranch Road

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00

Restaurants

Chipotle

Fast Food

8227 State Highway 151

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Tiago's Cabo Grille

Fast Food

8403 State Highway 151

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Jamba

Fast Food

8603 State Highway 151

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:45; Sa 08:00-19:45; Su 09:00-19:45
Luciano Pizzeria

Restaurant

8603 State Highway 151

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Wingstop

Fast Food

8603 State Highway 151

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Genghis Grill

Fast Food

8603 State Highway 151

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First Watch

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8603 State Highway 151

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ChilAngus

Restaurant

8603 State Highway 151

~0.5 mi
Jersey Mike's Subs

Fast Food

8603 State Highway 151

~0.6 mi
Five Guys

Fast Food

8603 State Highway 151

~0.6 mi11:00-21:30
Freebirds

Fast Food

8603 State Highway 151

~0.6 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

8227 State Highway 151

~730 ft

Bakeries & Desserts

Marble Slab Creamery

Ice Cream

8603 State Highway 151

~0.6 mi

Postal services

The UPS Store

Post Office

8403 State Highway 151

~0.3 miMo-Fr 8:30-19:30; Sa 10:00-18:00
Mailbox

Post Box

~0.3 mi

Specialists

After Hours Optical

Optician

119 Southwest Loop 410

~480 ftMo-Sa 10:00-13:00,14:30-22:00

Hospitals & clinics

Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care

Clinic

~0.3 mi

Other healthcare

Complete Nutrition

Nutrition Supplements

8603 State Highway 151

~0.6 mi

Other personal care & beauty

Sally Beauty

Hairdresser Supply

8203 State Highway 151

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Hair services

Supercuts

Hairdresser

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Knockouts

Hairdresser

8603 State Highway 151

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Great Clips

Hairdresser

8603 State Highway 151

~0.6 mi

Tanning services

Texas Tan

Tanning Salon

~0.3 mi

Beauty & spa

Rose Nail & Spa

Beauty

8603 State Highway 151

~0.5 mi

Electronics & technology

Batteries Plus Bulbs

Electronics

~490 ft

Specialty stores

Office Depot

Stationery

119 Southwest Loop 410

~530 ftMo-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Ulta Beauty

Cosmetics

8203 State Highway 151

~1000 ft

General retail

Ross

Department Store

8219 State Highway 151

~990 ft
Five Below

Variety Store

8203 State Highway 151

~990 ft
pOpshelf

Variety Store

8203 State Highway 151

~1040 ftMo-Su 10:00-21:00

Clothing & fashion

Citi Trends

Clothes

8219 State Highway

~1030 ft
claire's

Fashion Accessories

8203 State Highway 151

~0.2 miMo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00

Vehicle services

Compressed air station

Compressed Air

~0.5 mi24/7

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Gas station

Fuel

~0.5 mi