Reviews - Mr. Ray's
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Discover a hidden gem where exceptional value and delicious food unite. Eager diners can indulge in a remarkable buffet featuring classic East Texas fare, highlighted by flavorful offerings such as catfish, chicken spaghetti, and the standout beef tips. With friendly and attentive staff, guests enjoy a welcoming atmosphere complemented by ample parking. For only $6, the burger baskets are a steal, further elevating the experience. While the restaurant's limited hours may pose a challenge, those who venture here for lunch leave satisfied. Overall, this establishment promises a delightful dining experience that is not to be missed.
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Great food, what more can you say. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Catfish Dinner, Meat Ball, Meatloaf View all feedback.
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Last update : 08.02.2026
Small buffet but food is hot, fresh delicious. Parking lot looked packed but inside is spacious. Cashier waitress was friendly. Definitely will be back
Food was delicious. I like it because of fresh hot food and plenty of time to just eat and enjoy my family time. The experience feels like your at home with your family. The service was awesome from the time you walk in to the time you walk out. The cashier when you pay she was so friendly and professional. The restaurant was so pleasent and clean. This is a place where you can definitely take your whole family and enjoy!!
The value you get from here is insane, the buffet is actually good. Their burger baskets are amazing for just 6 bucks. Only limit is their hours, so definitely try this place yourself for lunch.
Just the customer service alone is worth going in here but the fact they have a beautiful buffet spread that you can choose from in their food is really Dynamite helps with this five-star review. But I will be honest with you the girls at work there made me want to keep coming back I would go back even if the food was bad because their customer service is that good
This is absolutely THE place to check out when passing through Lufkin (or even passing within a hundred miles of Lufkin). The buffet is very well stocked and they actually put effort in making it all taste great. You know some places just dump it out of a can and serve it.....not Ray. You will be impressed. I am so sad we only had time for one meal here.
Last update : 06.03.2025
Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 1 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Salad Bar
Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
Good small town buffet, food is aways hot and fresh. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Pie, Meat Ball, Salad Bar
Food is decent for a buffet. Go hungry because lunch is 15.00 a person. They do have menu items if you are not that hungry. Food is good as well from menu. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Catfish Fillet, Pie, Buffett with Cold Chicken and Dumplings, Salad Bar Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free of charge parking lot
Last update : 13.04.2023
We chose the buffet, and it was truly outstanding! The selection was remarkable, and every dish was delicious! I've never encountered a buffet where everything tasted this good. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place. You definitely need to give it a try!
The food was great! Best mac an cheese!! I also had bread pudding, green beans a roll, chicken chz enchiladas, and the beef chz enchiladas. I really enjoyed it all!! The only thing that was unsatisfactory was my sweet tea. Too much ice. So I asked for another. The tea just wasn't sweet at all. But overall very satisfied.
Really enjoyed it. They have a great selection of all types of dishes. Quality was on point.
Only the customer service alone is worth going here, but the fact that they have a nice buffet spread from which you can choose in their food is really dynamite helps with this five-star rating. But I will be honest with you, the girls at work, so I did want to come back I would go back even if the food was bad because their customer service is so good
