MGM Buffet Closures and Luxor Transformation
Key Questions
When are the remaining MGM buffets closing?
MGM Resorts is closing its final three Las Vegas buffets by mid-2027, with the MGM Grand location closing at the end of May 2026. Nellie's Southern Kitchen at MGM Grand closed on May 25.
What is replacing the Luxor buffet?
Leaked plans show the Luxor buffet will be replaced by a bingo hall and a new atrium light show as part of a shift to a budget property. A new video has also exposed Luxor's deceptive pricing practices.
How many buffets remain on the Las Vegas Strip?
Only four buffets remain on the Strip following the closures. Excalibur is now the last budget option priced at $32.99.
MGM Resorts closing final three Las Vegas buffets by mid-2027 (MGM Grand end of May 2026). Leaked Luxor plans confirm buffet replaced by bingo hall and new atrium light show, signaling shift to budget property. A new video exposes Luxor's deceptive pricing. Only four buffets remain on Strip per earlier count, but a recent article suggests ~7 buffets remain (counting difference likely due to definition). Excalibur last budget option at $32.99. Nellie's Southern Kitchen at MGM Grand closed May 25. Broader industry trend: casinos shifting away from buffets as part of a luxury makeover that is pushing out budget travelers (visitation down 7.5% in 2025, 44% of visitors earning $150K+).