Las Vegas is renowned for its iconic casinos, but equally famous are the city’s legendary buffets, which attract tourists from all over.
However, for fans of all-you-can-eat feasts, a disappointing announcement has been made: the Luxor Hotel and Casino’s beloved buffet will be closing this weekend.
With just 48 hours left, visitors are rushing to get their fill before the doors shut for good.
The Luxor’s Buffet and Its Popularity
The Luxor, easily recognizable by its giant pyramid and Egyptian-themed architecture, opened in 1993 and quickly became a key player in the Las Vegas experience.
Its buffet, renowned for extravagant brunch options, has been a huge draw for guests.
Offering everything from bacon and scrambled eggs to baked beans, the buffet has been as much a spectacle as a meal, with its pharaoh décor and wall-mounted sphinxes adding to the unique dining experience.
With the closure set for this Sunday, fans of the buffet only have a limited time to enjoy their favorite dishes.
The End of an Era for Las Vegas Buffets
Buffets in Las Vegas, while often a money-losing venture for hotels, have long served as a marketing tool to encourage more hotel stays and foot traffic in casinos.
Unfortunately, as consumer spending tightens due to inflation and a challenging economy, many Las Vegas businesses are opting for restaurants with higher profit margins, leaving buffets behind.
The Luxor’s buffet closure now means that only seven casino buffets remain on the Strip, including the Bacchanal at Caesars Palace, the Buffet at Wynn, Wicked Spoon at the Cosmopolitan, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Circus Circus, and Excalibur.
Other Iconic Las Vegas Landmarks Also Closing
The buffet’s closure is part of a larger shift in Las Vegas, which has seen the recent shuttering of iconic landmarks.
Notably, the Mirage Hotel, once home to unforgettable performances, has closed its doors for good.
The 3,044-room resort will eventually be transformed into Hard Rock Las Vegas, slated to reopen in 2027.
The tropical theme and famous volcano will be replaced by a massive 700-foot-tall guitar-shaped tower.
Additionally, the Strip saw the end of the Tony award-winning musical Jersey Boys in the summer, and the rotunda at Caesars Palace, a Rome-inspired structure built in 1986, is now set for demolition.
The Fate of Primm and Whiskey Pete’s
It’s not just the Strip that’s seeing closures. Whiskey Pete’s, a hotel and casino located in the desert town of Primm, has been shut down temporarily for renovations, according to the company that owns it.
However, locals and fans are worried that the closure could be permanent, especially since another Affinity Interactive property faced a similar fate.
Primm, once a popular destination just 40 miles from Las Vegas, has become increasingly quiet, and this closure adds to the town’s growing sense of abandonment.
As the iconic buffets and landmarks of Las Vegas close their doors, it’s clear that the city is undergoing a transformation.
Only time will tell what will emerge in their place as the city adapts to changing tastes and economic realities.