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Festa International Buffet reopens inside Casino Del Sol

Festa International Buffet reopens inside Casino Del Sol

Aug 6, 20212 min read

Casino Del Sol’s popular buffet restaurant, Festa International Buffet has officially reopened its doors after being closed for more than a year.

The experience at the buffet is the opposite of what you’ve come to learn about buffets. Irritated people waiting in line, cold food that’s supposed to be served warm, and coming to the realization that your favorite dish has already been eaten up by someone else — not something you’ll find here.

Festa International Buffet
Photo courtesy of Festa International Buffet

Plus, Festa has set up a brand new text message notification system, eliminating waiting in line and allowing guests to check in with the host once they arrive. In turn, you’ll receive a text when the table is ready.

If you’ve never been, or maybe it’s been some time since you’ve visited the buffet, you can expect to see live-action cooking stations showcasing cuisines from around the world, including Asian wok stir-fry, sushi, pasta dishes, pizza, hand-carved roasts, hearty main dishes, a salad station, and a full dessert and pastry bar.

Festa also hosts signature specialty meals each week like “Seafood Night” and its all-you-can-eat Canadian Snow Crab Legs served both hot and cold, mussels, shrimp, oysters, and more.

In addition, they’re open earlier on weekends for breakfast and brunch, serving up the likes of omelets, bacon, sausage, pancakes, and mimosas.

Festa International Buffet hours and pricing

Sunday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Brunch and International Buffet
  • $30 per person
Monday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • International Buffet
  • $20 per person
 Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Seafood Night
  • $45 per person
Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • International Buffet
  • $20 per person
Thursday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • International Buffet
  • $20 per person
Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • International Buffet
  • $20 per person
Saturday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Breakfast until 11 a.m.
  • International Buffet starts at 11 a.m.
  • $20 per person

Festa International Buffet is located at 5655 W. Valencia Rd. For more information, full menu, and more, visit casinodelsol.com. 

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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