Mexican buffet
Step into a colorful world full of flavor and South American energy during our exclusive Tex-Mex Live Cooking Buffet – “Fiesta de Sabor” at Hotel Van der Valk Sassenheim – Leiden.
A sunny taste experience full of passion and freshness
Let yourself be carried away to the vibrant cuisine of Mexico and South America, where every bite is an explosion of flavor. From spicy chilies and grilled steak strips to fresh guacamole and crispy nachos, everything is prepared with care and passion. Enjoy the lively atmosphere while our chefs cook live and finish each dish to perfection, just the way you like it.
When and where is the Mexican buffet?
- Saturday, February 7, 2026 | Start: 5:30 PM
Venue: Live Cooking Buffetrestaurant, Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden
What to expect at the Tex-Mex buffet?
🥣 Starters & cold dishes: Start your evening with a selection of fresh and spicy Tex-Mex starters. Taste the creamy Mexican corn soup (Elote soup) with coriander and a hint of lime, or the mildly spicy black bean soup with roasted peppers. Enjoy dips like guacamole with tortilla chips, a trio of salsas (tomato, mango, and jalapeño), and the classic sour cream dip with nachos. Cold Tex-Mex wraps and a spicy bean salad with kidney beans, peppers, and corn complete the start of your meal.
🔥 Live Cooking & main dishes: At our Live Tex-Mex Grill Station, everything is freshly prepared on the grill or in the Mibrasa oven: juicy picanha, tender spare ribs, butterfly chicken, grilled steak strips fajita-style, and spicy pulled chicken in chipotle sauce. For seafood lovers, there are garlic, lime, and coriander prawns, and for vegetarians, a grilled vegetable fajita with black beans. Serve your dish with tortillas, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, grated cheese, coriander, and lime.
The hot buffet includes Tex-Mex comfort food classics: chili con carne with beef, beans, and peppers, crispy quesadillas with chicken and cheese, a nacho casserole with minced beef and cheddar, Tex-Mex rice with vegetables and corn, grilled corn ribs with herb butter, roasted sweet potato cubes, and a Mexican vegetable mix with peppers, zucchini, and red onion.
🍞 Side dishes: Mini tacos and wraps, lime rice, cornbread, refried black beans, and nachos with melted cheese complete the experience.
🍰 Desserts: End your evening with sweet treats: churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce, lime cheesecake with coconut crumble, pineapple in rum and honey (alcohol-free option available), mini tres leches cake, and fresh fruit with chili and lime.
🌿 Also suitable for special dietary requirements: Our buffet offers various vegetarian options. Please ask our staff about other dietary requirements – we are happy to help.
Pricing:
- Adults: € 54.50 p.p.
- Teens (13–17 years): € 48.50 p.p.
- Children (3–12 years): € 27.50 p.p.
Prices include house wine, draft beer, water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea. Maximum 6 alcoholic drinks per person.
How to reserve:
To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking a table in advance for the buffet.
Please note:
- We do our best to keep the buffet well stocked; however, some specialties (such as premium dishes) are available in limited quantities.
- Tables for the buffet can be reserved between 5:30 and 6:00 PM. The buffet lasts until approximately 8:30 PM. After 6:00 PM, no reservations will be accepted.
- We cannot guarantee table preferences regarding size or location, but we will always reserve a comfortable table suitable for your group.
- For groups of more than 10 people, it may not always be possible to have one long table.
- A deposit is required when booking. The remaining balance must be paid on the day at the restaurant.
- Free cancellation is possible up to 3 days in advance.
Live Cooking Buffet Package
Combine your Live Cooking buffet with a luxurious hotel stay at Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden and book the Live Cooking Buffet Package! Includes an overnight stay in one of our spacious Comfort or Deluxe hotel rooms, an extensive breakfast buffet, and the Live Cooking buffet on the evening of arrival.