Raising The Curtain On Food As Entertainment

North County Buffet Entices All Five Senses




Earlier this month, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort threw open the doors and "raised the curtain" on its latest production - The Buffet. This $6.2 million dining facility promises guests a "modern food theater" that raises the bar in casino buffet dining and sets the stage for an entirely unique food experience.

The Buffet delivers on its promise of making food a part of the entertainment experience through action stations that encourage guests to interact with the chefs. The made-to-order pasta station allows guests to choose from different types of pastas, sauces and add-ins to create multiple pasta combinations - 655,360 to be exact - and watch as the chef prepares the guest's idea of the perfect pasta dish. At the Mexican station, tortillas are made fresh and the meat for the al pastor tacos is sliced right in front of the guest.

"We have designed a buffet that showcases our talented chefs preparing the freshest possible ingredients to create a food experience that will impress all of your senses," said Shannon Upson, Director of Hospitality Services. "Not only will you taste unique flavors, but you will smell the pork ribs in the Brazilian Smoker, hear the sizzle of the stir-fry, see tortillas being prepared fresh right in front of you and feel the heat of the Tandoor oven."

The Buffet features over 200 dishes, and is the only buffet in Southern California with a Tandoor oven and create-your-own Pho Soup station. Other unique offerings include
 Freshly baked Artisan Breads, Soups, Specialty Salads and Fresh Fruit
 Home-style favorites like Fried Chicken, Meat Loaf, Chicken Pot Pie, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Pork Tenderloin, and Candied Yams
 Carving Station, featuring Tandoori Chicken, Roast Beef or Prime Rib, Brazilian Steak, Turkey, Ribs, and Brisket
 Mexican dishes, including Al Pastor Street Tacos, Sopaipillas, Chicken Tamales, Beef Taquitos, and Corn Salad
 Asian dishes, including Pot stickers, BBQ pork, Lo-Mein, Tofu Stir Fry, and Sweet & Sour Chicken
 Dessert Bar, featuring a selection of ice creams and gelatos, cotton candy, a milk and white chocolate fountain, and a Pastry Chef putting the finishing touches on pies, tortes and cakes right in front of guests' eyes

Salvador Padilla from Riverside thought the lamb was excellent and said he would recommend the Buffet at Harrah's to his friends. "I always tell them the good places to go and this is one of the best!"

The Buffet at Harrah's Rincon is open Mondays-Thursdays from 11am-3:30pm and 4:30pm-9pm; Fridays from 11am-3:30pm and 4:30pm-10pm; Saturdays from 9am-3:30pm and 4:30pm-10pm and Sundays 9am-3:30pm and 4:30pm-9pm.

Total Rewards cardholders pay only $13.99 for lunch and $17.99 for dinner, with a $16.99 brunch and $24.99 dinner on weekends. Without a Total Rewards card, prices range from $15.99-$26.99.

Contact: 

Elizabeth Liemandt
Manager, Public Relations & Events
760-751-7779
eliemandt@rincon.harrahs.com