India Palace in San Diego, CA

4.3(984)$20–30San Diego, CA
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Good value

Rated 4.3 stars based on 984 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

San Diego, CA • Price $20–30 • 4.3★
India Palace is an Indian buffet located at 3960 Fifth Ave in San Diego, CA, within the Hillcrest neighborhood. This establishment offers a dining experience with a rating of 4.3 stars based on 984 reviews. Service options include curbside pickup, dine-in, and no-contact delivery. The price range for meals is typically between $20 and $30. India Palace provides a convenient option for those seeking Indian cuisine in San Diego.

Good to know

  • India Palace has a listed address in San Diego, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.3-star rating from 984 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
3960 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 294-8886
Today
11 AM–10 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.3 (984 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Curbside PickupDine-InNo-Contact Delivery

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.4 weighted · 984 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.3 from 984 reviews(↑ 0.07 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median984 / 823 median
04,115 (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 (4.3) with the city average (4.45) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4115+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–10 PM
monday
11 AM–10 PM
saturday
11 AM–10 PM
sunday
11 AM–10 PM
thursday
11 AM–10 PM
tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
wednesday
11 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleADA-compliant main entranceAccessible parking near entranceAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy QuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Great tea selection Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

984 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of India Palace?

India Palace has a 4.3-star rating based on 984 customer reviews.

Where is India Palace located?

India Palace is located at 3960 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, Hillcrest, San Diego, CA.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
35
Retail & Shopping
17
Miscellaneous Services
8
Arts & Culture
6
Healthcare & Medical
5
Financial Services
4

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81 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, government)

Gallerys

The Studio Door

Gallery

3867 4th Avenue

~0.1 miTu-Sa 11:00-18:00
+1-619-255-2867Website

Librarys

Jean Farb Memorial Medical Library

Library

~0.2 mi
San Diego Public Library, Mission Hills-Hillcrest Branch

Library

215 West Washington Street

~0.3 mi
Website

Place Of Worships

Midtown Church of Religious Science

Place Of Worship

3858 Front Street

~0.3 mi
All Saints' Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
University Christian Church

Place Of Worship

3900 Cleveland Avenue

~0.6 mi

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

302 Washington Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su closed

Banks

Comerica Bank

Bank

~336 ft
Bank of America

Bank

~0.2 mi
Website
Mission Federal Credit Union

Bank

269 West Washington Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; PH off
Wells Fargo

Bank

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

India Palace

Restaurant

3960 5th Avenue

~33 ftMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-619-294-8886Website
Snooze, an AM Eatery

Restaurant

394 5th Ave 5th Avenue

~95 ftMo-Fr 6:30-14:30
+1-619-500-3344Website
Bread & Cie Bakery

Restaurant

~521 ftMo-Su 07:30-16:00
Parma Cucina Italiana

Restaurant

3850 5th Avenue

~0.1 mi
+1-619-543-0049Website
Kiki Sushi

Restaurant

600 University Avenue

~0.1 mi
Roberto's Taco Shop

Restaurant

420 Robinson Avenue

~0.2 miMo-We, Su 07:00-22:00; Th-Sa 07:00-24:00
+1 619-693-5040Website
Goi Cuon

Restaurant

420 Robinson Avenue

~0.2 mi10:00-22:00
+1 619-230-5666Website
Phở Fifth Avenue

Restaurant

3807 5th Avenue

~0.2 mi11:00-22:00
+1 619-260-3555Website

Fast Foods

Los Panchos Taco Shop

Fast Food

409 Washington Street

~200 ft
Carl's Jr.

Fast Food

~339 ft
Subway

Fast Food

3886 4th Avenue

~0.1 miMo 08:00-21:00; Tu-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 619 296 1734Website
Dominos Pizza

Fast Food

150 Washington Street

~0.2 mi
Einstein Bros. Bagels

Fast Food

420 Robinson Avenue

~0.2 mi06:00-14:00
+1 619-295-1510Website
Bronx Pizza

Fast Food

111 Washington Street

~0.2 mi
Panda Express

Fast Food

120 Washington Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 09:30-21:30; Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 09:30-21:30
+1 619-297-1326Website
Chipotle

Fast Food

734 University Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1 619-209-3688Website

Cafes

Kona Coffee

Cafe

3955 5th Avenue

~209 ft
+1-619-298-5662
Peet's Coffee

Cafe

350 University Avenue

~526 ftMo-Fr 05:30-17:30; Sa-Su 06:00-17:00
+1-619-296-5995Website
Oscar’s seafood

Cafe

~0.1 mi
Little Nap Cafe

Cafe

~0.2 miMo-Th,Su 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00
+1 619-677-2117
Creme De La Crepe

Cafe

142 University Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Tu 08:00-22:00, Th-Su 08:00-22:00
+1 619-269-1886Website
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters

Cafe

801 University Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 04:30-20:00
+1-619-269-2740Website
Lestat's

Cafe

1041 University Avenue

~0.4 mi08:00-24:00
+1 619-564-6616Website
Starbucks

Cafe

515 West Washington Street

~0.4 mi
+1 619-220-0195Website

Bakerys

Chocolat Hillcrest

Bakery

~479 ft
Prager Brothers Bakery

Bakery

1252 University Avenue

~0.5 mi
Website

Bars

Cigar Cave

Bar

~0.1 mi
Number One Fifth Avenue

Bar

~0.1 mi
Urban Mo's Bar & Grill

Bar

308 University Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr 10:00-01:00; Sa 09:00-01:00; Su 09:00-23:00
+1-619-491-0400Website
Fiesta Cantina

Bar

~0.1 mi
The Rail

Bar

3796 5th Avenue

~0.2 miWe-Sa 20:00-02:00; Su 14:00-20:00
+1-619-298-2233Website
Cj Lounge

Bar

~0.3 mi
Flicks

Bar

1017 University Avenue

~0.4 mi
Richs San Diego

Bar

1071 University Avenue

~0.4 mi

Ice Creams

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Ice Cream

1080 University Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-619-310-6609

Fire Stations

San Diego City Fire Station 5

Fire Station

~0.2 mi

Pharmacys

Community Pharmacy

Pharmacy

640 University Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.1 mi
Website
Walgreens

Pharmacy

~0.1 mi
Hillcrest Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.2 mi

Dentists

Walnut Avenue Dentistry

Dentist

305 Walnut Avenue

~0.6 miTu-Th 08:00-17:00
+1 619-291-1181Website

Doityourselfs

Hillcrest Ace Hardware

Doityourself

1003 University Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00
+1 619-291-5988

Hairdressers

Winn's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~468 ft
Ralphs Hair Place

Hairdresser

~509 ft
Thick Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~0.2 miMo-Su 09:00-19:00
+1 619 578 9544Website
Portal Salon

Hairdresser

511 Ivy Lane

~0.5 miBy Appointment
+1-619-354-5411Website

Beautys

The Laser Cafe

Beauty

~0.5 mi
Tokyo Blonde Paul Mitchell

Beauty

~0.5 mi
Hillcrest Nail Lounge

Beauty

1228 University Avenue

~0.5 mi
The Beauty Bungalow

Beauty

440 Upas Street

~0.6 miMo 11:00-19:00; Tu 11:00-20:00; We 10:00-21:00; Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off
+1 619 566 8101

Fitness Centres

Hillcrest Athletic Club

Fitness Centre

1243 University Avenue

~0.5 mi
F45 Training

Fitness Centre

1255 University Avenue

~0.5 mi

Money Lenders

Pay Advances Check Cashing

Money Lender

~257 ft

Clothes

Pure

Clothes

~463 ft
Designer Style Sunglasses

Clothes

~524 ft
Buffalo Exchange

Clothes

~0.1 mi
Twirl

Clothes

~0.1 mi
Restrained Grace

Clothes

1226 University Avenue

~0.5 mi

Shoes

Gilbert's Shoe Repair

Shoes

~470 ft

Candles

Cathedral

Candles

~480 ft

Erotics

Adam & Eve

Erotic

415 University Avenue

~484 ft

Gifts

Babette Schawartz

Gift

~487 ft

Furnitures

New York Furniture Outlets

Furniture

401 University Avenue

~518 ft
+1 877 390 1797Website
Relax the Back

Furniture

~0.4 mi

Conveniences

Shell Food Mart

Convenience

~523 ft
7-Eleven

Convenience

~0.2 mi
Website
Hills Wine and Spirits

Convenience

~0.5 mi

Nutrition Supplements

Nutrimart

Nutrition Supplements

~0.1 mi

Entertainments

The Puzzalarium

Entertainment

3864 5th Avenue

~0.1 mi
+1-619-402-1466Website

Fuels

Shell

Fuel

~466 ft