Pan Asia Buffet in San Marcos, CA

4.1(1,953)$$San Marcos, CA
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Good value

Rated 4.1 stars based on 1953 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

San Marcos, CA • Price $$ • 4.1★
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Good to know

  • Pan Asia Buffet has a listed address in San Marcos, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.1-star rating from 1,953 reviews.
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  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, dine-in.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
707 Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, San Marcos, CA
Phone
(760) 796-7708
Today
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Price
$$
Rating
4.1 (1,953 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

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

🏆 3.9 weighted · 1,953 reviews
3.9weighted · raw 4.1 from 1,953 reviews(↓ 0.19 from raw)
Rock Solid / Community Favorite
Review volume vs. city median1,953 / 210.5 median
01,052.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

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 (4.1) with the city average (2.15) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1052.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available
Open late until 10:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, making it a good option for late-night dining.

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

Pricing

Price range $$
Price range$$

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCasual dressGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inReservationsKids FriendlyAlcoholWheelchair Accessible

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Reviews

1,953 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Pan Asia Buffet?

Pan Asia Buffet has a 4.1-star rating based on 1953 customer reviews.

Where is Pan Asia Buffet located?

Pan Asia Buffet is located at 707 Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, San Marcos, CA.

🛍️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.

Food & Dining
17
Healthcare & Medical
9
Retail & Shopping
7
Financial Services
5
Personal Care & Beauty
5
Communications & Technology
5

61 nearby places across 11 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

61 places nearby (tech, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Other communications and technology

Sprint

Mobile Phone

~510 ft
Verizon

Mobile Phone

711 Center Drive

~550 ft
AT&T

Mobile Phone

~910 ft
T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~970 ftMo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Website
Cricket Wireless

Mobile Phone

~0.2 mi

Banking

Navy Federal Credit Union

Bank

709 Center Drive

~290 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-14:00
Website

Insurance

GEICO

Insurance

711 Center Drive

~520 ft
Freeway Insurance

Insurance

~750 ft
Matthew King Insurance

Insurance

~0.2 mi

Money services

Coinstar

Payment Terminal

~930 ft
Website

Restaurants

Pan Asia Buffet

Restaurant

707 Center Drive

~10 ft
Pizza Hut

Restaurant

705 Center Drive

~200 ft
Panda Express

Fast Food

~230 ft
Hooters

Restaurant

~560 ft
Pacific Taco Shop

Restaurant

~760 ft
Jersey Mike's Subs

Fast Food

~820 ft
Website
Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Restaurant

~920 ft
Subway

Fast Food

763 Center Drive

~930 ft09:00-21:00
+1 760-737-5159Website
Pita's Mediterranean Grill

Restaurant

~930 ftMo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Rubio's

Fast Food

~940 ft
Smashburger

Fast Food

~950 ft
Debbie's Restaurant & Pie Shoppe

Restaurant

~970 ft

Bakeries & Desserts

Cold Stone Creamery

Ice Cream

~190 ft
Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

730 Nordahl Road

~790 ftMo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
+1 760-489-0878Website

Grocery & Markets

ampm

Convenience

~790 ft

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

751 Center Drive

~910 ftMo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 09:30-21:00
+1 760-743-7402Website

Bars & Pubs

Liquor

Alcohol

~940 ft

Postal services

Mailbox

Post Box

~0.2 mi
Mailbox

Post Box

~0.3 mi
Mailbox

Post Box

~0.3 mi

Specialists

San Marcos Dental Group

Dentist

~200 ft
Nordahl Dental

Dentist

~0.2 mi
Tree Of Life Dentistry

Dentist

838 Nordahl Road

~0.3 mi

Other healthcare

Elements Massage

Massage

711 Center Drive

~430 ft
Z Health Spa

Massage

~0.2 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walmart Pharmacy

Pharmacy

732 Center Drive

~940 ftMo-Su 07:00-23:00
+1-760-233-8009Website

Hospitals & clinics

Concentra Urgent Care

Clinic

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa,Su 08:00-17:00
Spine & Sport Physical Therapy

Clinic

~0.3 mi
DaVita Dialysis

Clinic

~0.3 mi

Other services

Fan Diego

Yes

~970 ft
SD Grill Pros

Yes

~0.2 mi
HobbyTown

Yes

~0.2 mi
Coles Fine Flooring

Yes

~0.3 mi

Beauty & spa

Shape Threading Salon

Beauty

711 Center Drive

~480 ft
ProfessioNAIL

Beauty

~960 ftMo-Fr 09:30-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Seva Beauty

Beauty

~1020 ft
Ballyhoo Salon

Beauty

~0.2 mi

Hair services

Supercuts

Hairdresser

~930 ft

Financial & accounting services

H&R Block

Tax Advisor

711 Center Drive

~390 ft

Entertainment venues

Club Tropics

Nightclub

~0.2 mi

Outdoor activities

Montiel Dog Park

Dog Park

~0.5 mi

Clothing & fashion

Boot World

Shoes

711 Center Drive

~350 ft

Sports & outdoor

Cycle Gear

Bicycle

~690 ft

Specialty stores

Guitar Center

Musical Instrument

712 Center Drive

~700 ftMo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Website
Hallmark

Gift

~950 ftMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00

General retail

Kohl's

Department Store

720 Center Drive;Ronald Packard Parkway

~790 ftMo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
+1 760-741-1480Website
Walmart

Department Store

732 Center Drive

~1020 ftMo-Su 07:00-23:00
+1 760-233-8009Website

Electronics & technology

GameStop

Video Games

~970 ftMo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00

Other utilities

Mini Melts

Vending Machine

~850 ft
Redbox

Vending Machine

~890 ft

Fuel & charging stations

Arco

Fuel

2838 Auto Park Way

~870 ft