Las Vegas is renowned for its glitzy casinos, world-class shows, and of course, its legendary buffets.
However, one of its iconic buffets is closing its doors this weekend, leaving visitors with just 48 hours to indulge before it’s gone for good.
The Luxor Hotel and Casino, famous for its pyramid-shaped design and towering Egyptian monuments, opened in 1993 and quickly became a staple of the Strip’s dining scene.
For years, the Luxor’s buffet was a major draw, especially known for its extravagant brunch offerings.
Unfortunately, this beloved buffet will be shutting down this Sunday.
The End of an Era for Las Vegas Buffets
Buffets in Las Vegas have always been a bit of a gamble—often operating at a loss—but they’ve also served as a major attraction, luring guests to the hotels and increasing foot traffic at the casinos.
Despite their charm, the rise in popularity of higher-profit restaurants means many buffets are being phased out.
The closure of the Luxor buffet leaves just seven operating on the Strip.
The Luxor’s buffet, priced at $31.99 for adults and $26.99 for locals with a Nevada ID, was famous for its variety, which included everything from bacon and scrambled eggs to baked beans.
Guests didn’t just come for the food; they also came for the unique setting, complete with Pharaoh-inspired décor and a massive wall-mounted sphinx.
The Changing Landscape of Las Vegas Dining
As visitors’ spending habits evolve in response to inflation and economic uncertainty, many Las Vegas businesses are opting to replace buffets with higher-margin dining experiences.
This trend isn’t limited to buffets alone—recent changes on the Strip also include the closure of the Mirage Hotel, which is transitioning into Hard Rock Las Vegas in 2027.
The transformation will bring an end to the Mirage’s famous tropical theme and volcano, replacing it with a 700-foot-tall guitar-shaped tower.
Meanwhile, the Strip also saw the unexpected closure of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, which had originally been scheduled for a year-long run.
In another shift, the Caesar’s Palace rotunda, once a bustling feature with a moving walkway, will be demolished.
It has been out of use for the last decade but remains a popular photo spot for tourists.
Other Las Vegas Closures and Concerns
Beyond the Strip, Las Vegas has seen other iconic spots shut down.
Whiskey Pete’s, a well-known hotel and casino in Primm, Nevada, closed its doors on December 17.
The closure is currently being labeled as temporary due to renovations, but there are growing concerns among locals and fans that the property might never reopen.
Once a popular stop for travelers just 40 miles outside Las Vegas, the town of Primm has seen a decline in recent years, becoming something of a ghost town.
These closures and transitions signal a significant shift in the Las Vegas landscape, as the city continues to evolve in response to changing consumer tastes and economic realities.
For those who fondly remember the days of all-you-can-eat buffets, the loss of the Luxor’s buffet marks the end of an era.