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Lin’s Grand Buffet to open second McAllen location after nationwide expansion
By Alexandrea Bailey at MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
In the next couple of months, Lin’s Grand Buffet will be opening a second restaurant in McAllen , where the buffet chain with 17 nationwide locations originated in 2002.
The new buffet will be located at 4201 W. Expressway 83.
“24 years ago, I was just starting out as a server at Lin’s first-ever ...
Key takeaway “24 years ago, I was just starting out as a server at Lin’s first-ever restaurant and couldn’t have imagined where it would lead me,” Regional Manager Pablo Ayar said in a news release.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The addition of a second Lin's Grand Buffet location in McAllen is a significant economic boost to the city, bringing over 60 new jobs to the area. This expansion also underscores the company's confidence in the local economy, as it chooses to invest in the community where it originated. The new restaurant's location on West Expressway 83 will likely draw customers from across the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, potentially increasing foot traffic and business for nearby establishments. As a major employer and destination for dining, Lin's Grand Buffet will contribute to the vitality of the local business scene, reinforcing McAllen's reputation as a hub for commerce and entertainment in the Rio Grande Valley. With its commitment to sourcing fresh ingredients and providing affordable dining options, Lin's Grand Buffet is well-positioned to become a staple in the community, catering to both long-time residents and newcomers alike.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? In the next couple of months, Lin’s Grand Buffet will be opening a second restaurant in McAllen, where the buffet chain with 17 nationwide locations originated in 2002.
The new buffet will be located at 4201 W. Expressway 83.
“24 years ago, I was just starting out as a server at Lin’s first-ever ...
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