Anchor Inn Restaurant
A beloved downtown Mexican staple since '77, Anchor Inn offers a unique dining experience in a historic building with a renowned buffet and authentic ...
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Anchor Inn Restaurant
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A beloved downtown Mexican staple since '77, Anchor Inn offers a unique dining experience in a historic building with a renowned buffet and authentic dishes.
Order Off Menu for Quality
For potentially higher quality, consider ordering from the main menu rather than the buffet.
Best Days to Visit
Tuesdays are noted as less busy. For popular hours, aim for around 6 PM on Fridays.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Mexican
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(620) 669-0311
Address
128 S Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501, USA
Website
facebook.com/anchorinnhutch/Highlights
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Authentic Mexican Buffet
Experience a unique culinary journey with a wide array of traditional Mexican staples and buffet options.
Historic Ambiance
Dine in a charming, original vintage building, a beloved downtown staple since '77.
Highly Praised Tamales
Don't miss the homemade tamales, a consistently praised dish that many consider the best.
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Order Off Menu for Quality
For potentially higher quality, consider ordering from the main menu rather than the buffet.
Best Days to Visit
Tuesdays are noted as less busy. For popular hours, aim for around 6 PM on Fridays.
Reservations for Groups
Making reservations is recommended for larger parties or during peak dining times.
Try the Tamales
Highly praised by visitors, the homemade tamales are a must-try menu item.
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Order Off Menu for Quality
For potentially higher quality, consider ordering from the main menu rather than the buffet.
Best Days to Visit
Tuesdays are noted as less busy. For popular hours, aim for around 6 PM on Fridays.
Reservations for Groups
Making reservations is recommended for larger parties or during peak dining times.
Try the Tamales
Highly praised by visitors, the homemade tamales are a must-try menu item.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Anchor Inn Restaurant is a long-standing Mexican eatery offering a buffet and traditional dishes in a historic setting. Many praise the authentic flavors, particularly the tamales, and the friendly, attentive service. However, some reviews suggest inconsistency in food quality, especially with buffet items, and occasional issues with ambiance like sticky tables or uncomfortable temperatures.
"This is home...as close as I can get to salina. My husband and I come here once a year to eat and get a vat of salsa to take home. LoLA the great is the best waitress and we learned something new today.... it was another world. We love you anchor inn"
Shannon Golden
"Not their fault that we got there near closing, so the buffet was limited. Food was good. Would go again at an earlier hour. Service was great, not rushed at all."
Stephen Larkin
"Stopped here last night(Friday). Never been here before, but Mexican buffets aren't too common, so I stopped because of the novelty. The service was great and the atmosphere was fine. The most important part for me is the food. The selection was fair, but I wasn't impressed by the quality of the food. The potatoes were good as was the chocolate cake. The enchiladas were not to my liking, neither was the fish or the chicken dish. I've been to one other Mexican buffet, that was in Omaha. Wasn't impressed with that one either."
Scott
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a historic, family-run Mexican restaurant operating in a vintage building since 1977, known for its buffet and authentic dishes.
The buffet offers variety, but some suggest ordering off the menu for potentially better quality. It's praised for authenticity and affordability.
Many diners highly recommend the homemade tamales. The chips and tortillas are also frequently mentioned as delicious.
Tuesdays are generally less busy. For popular hours without a large crowd, consider visiting around 6 PM on Fridays.
Yes, reservations are recommended, especially for larger groups or during peak dining hours.
Information about specific parking availability is limited, but it's a downtown staple, so street parking may be an option.
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Hutchinson Restaurant and Attraction Guide
Anchor Inn is a 35 year old, family run Mexican restaurant that fills the space formerly occupied by the 1916 American Hotel and two other businesses. I visited Anchor Inn with a party of 18 and everyone was happy with the food and servings. Several people said the homemade tamales were the best that they have ever had.
How To Spend a Day in Hutchinson, Kansas
A well-known staple for dining in Hutchinson is The Anchor Inn, a Mexican restaurant with a festive interior and a delicious menu. While I was shopping downtown, a Hutchinson resident recommended that I try the restaurant’s grapefruit margarita, a refreshing cocktail that paired well with a chimichanga dinner.
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So it seems Roy’s is the consensus for BBQ, and the Anchor Inn for Mexican. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a Mexican buffet, but the idea intrigues me. I like doing buffets when I travel because I can try a few different things and not have the pressure of “this is my one shot at this place”.
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