BEST NEW Steakhouse in Las Vegas | TOCA MADERA Modern Mexican Steakhouse at Aria

Amazing New Steakhouse in Las Vegas
Come along with Josh and Rachael as they try out the newest steakhouse on the Las Vegas Strip - Toca Madera at Aria Crystals Shoppes area in Las Vegas. Flaming Tomahawk Steak you bet! Not gonna want to miss this one.
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[@JoshRachael]

Can’t wait to go or stimulation overload? What do you think?

[@Nae2369]

Everything for me would of been a no especially for the tight seating and loud live dj. Steak possibly and maybe tacos. Glad you enjoyed yourselves

[@otrebla8944]

Can't wait. Will go!

[@patrickdippel7336]

Go early if you don’t want stimulation

[@JoshRachael]

@@patrickdippel7336 True

[@JoshRachael]

@@Nae2369 Definitely a different experience and certainly not for all. Loud, Dark and Tight somehow isn't appealing all the time haha - thanks for sharing

[@KenoKid]

You can tell in your voices how much this place impressed y’all 🤘🤘. Loved all of it 💜💜💜

[@JoshRachael]

Haha one of our friends thought we must’ve been drunk, nope just high on a great experience…well that and some good drinks too I’m sure . Thanks BJ…btw you should check out the early release to members from today 👀 👀

[@peteinla]

Woah, what an amazing meal! That steak looked mouth-watering! I love the table behind you when it came out, they loved the show! Thanks for bringing us along your birthday adventure! You guys are the cutest! :)

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you so much, we really appreciate that! It is pretty nice seeing other tables recording how awesome your dinner is 😂

[@deliverancetwo]

Oh my goodness gracious Josh and Rachel. What a lovely food video this was. Truly amazing!! That Tomahawk steak was off the chain it looks so juicy and so delicious. Awesome Sauce!! Yesss……

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much Shelby! This was a pretty awesome experience so glad it came across that way!

[@jackpotdreams2954]

Your reviews are always something I look forward to seeing. Great job!!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much! We love doing them 😋

[@Runningafter40]

Love it - such a fun experience!

[@JoshRachael]

Yes it was!

[@arth7891]

My wife and I thought wow what a great place to go to, and then, we saw the seating area. It looks very tight and close. Too much fire for such a small area (how did it pass the safety inspection) And the noise level .....maybe your three drinks each helped you with the tight arrangements and noise level LOL We are glad you enjoyed it, but it’s not for us. Thanks for the great video.

[@JoshRachael]

Fair point. It certainly is close quarters. We actually felt Bouchon was even tighter, not that it makes it ok. Definitely one of those where you sit down, hope you don’t have to get up and have nice neighbors. Thanks for sharing!

[@VegasIntrovert]

Five snaps for Josh's zoom edits. Brava!

[@JoshRachael]

Shocking how it took this long for me to figure it out! Prepare for me to overuse it now 😂 thanks Daniel

[@VegasIntrovert]

@@JoshRachael don't be every tik toker. Also more Rachael zoomies

[@JoshRachael]

@@VegasIntrovert Got some real closeups of her coming next Sunday

[@topdollargirl1636]

Wow...omg...that was awesome...I think you guys were drooling the whole time..lmao..thanks for the great video

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much! We had such a good experience even though the setting isn’t always our style the food and drinks pulled this one up so high!

[@DegenJennieandMe]

Can’t believe we walked past this place not even knowing about it… everything looked delicious, and those drinks 🤤…I think we’d prefer a quieter booth or anywhere that we wouldn’t be shoulder to shoulder with some randos. Heaven forbid we have to talk to anyone..😂😂

[@JoshRachael]

We would go back in a heartbeat! And it was tight seating, but lately it seems every where we go is…it’s not often we talk to random people either, so we get that 😂

[@shakemastergaming2906]

Great job guys! next time we go together we should do this

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks Doug, we should definitely look at it. Drinks were on point as well as the food!

[@mimitorstensen2781]

I love you guys

[@JoshRachael]

thank you so much!

[@jorgesalazar3879]

That place looks incredible thank you for the recommendation I'll be there Super Bowl weekend.

[@JoshRachael]

That’s awesome! Hope you enjoy!

[@UpL8Gaming]

Damn that looked good

[@JoshRachael]

It was!!!

[@TomMindy]

I don’t think I could take two and a half hours at that level. I don’t mind if a great meal takes that long if the atmosphere is also slow and easy. great video.

[@Runningafter40]

I was shocked that it was 2.5 hours because it didn’t feel that long in the moment!

[@JoshRachael]

Like Rachael said the time really did fly by and no awkward waits surprisingly

[@TheWanderingDukes]

We just said we want to try Toca Madera next time!!

[@JoshRachael]

It definitely was worth it! Highly recommend! Thanks for watching!!

[@Coco-up7bl]

Wow, I think I'd go just for the queso fundido and the churro dessert! 🤣🤣. I don't eat steak, but it did look good . I've never seen pomegranate in guacamole, very interesting 🤔. Those drinks though...looked so good and I love the names. 😉 Btw..Toca Madera literally means knock-on wood 😁

[@JoshRachael]

Haha Thanks CoCo! Honestly outside of the steak the food was fairly reasonable for that level of restaurant and boy those drinks were delish!!! 😋

[@griffonlandry1845]

Very impressive looking steak to say the least. Glad it was all good. Looks like a place with great energy, and more than great food, can't wait to try it out. Thanks for the review, well done guys!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks Griffon. Crazy but we were ready to be disappointed but so glad this place nailed it for us!

[@griffonlandry1845]

@@JoshRachael I hear you. Seems like Toca Madera was everything you expected Casa Playa to be and more!

[@JoshRachael]

@@griffonlandry1845 Safe to say thats true. We really wanted to find a great Mexican spot on the North end...Pssst We might have found it with our last meal of the trip...more to come :)

[@amybutler9886]

I was almost expecting the salt guy to come out. I wonder if he is still a thing.

[@JoshRachael]

Haha nah this guy Did salt it but not a big part of the show. Salt Bae is still a thing for sure, did his restaurant earlier this year 😂 🧂 🤌

[@tracyharris1679]

i have never had queso fundido before will try one day

[@JoshRachael]

Melted cheese and a delicious tortilla - you hats not to like? Well mushrooms 🍄 that’s a thing, will ask next time to not have so many 😂

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I think a meal like that should be 2.4-3 hours! Who wants to rush thst?!?! Yeah I want to take my time… in Paris, our meals were always that way lol at dinner Looks delicious! Very impressive

[@JoshRachael]

Exactly!! There is usually a few comments of people who think something takes too long and of course too expensive ones, but if it brings enjoyment to you you can easily find it being worthwhile.

[@YouUsAndAI]

Thank you.

[@JoshRachael]

You're welcome!

[@terrycrawford4829]

We were just in Vegas this weekend, walked by that place and wondered what it was. Will miss the former Pubs Bloody Mary from before, it was a meal itself - but that steak looks incredible - Guac too! Will have to try that on our next trip. Music wasn't too loud, to where you had to shout to talk to each other? Thanks for the video!

[@JoshRachael]

Definitely by the end of the night it got loud enough to speak loudly. I would recommend early seatings if not a fan of the noise level. Thank you Terry!

[@annhenriques3520]

That cheese and mushroom dish looks amazing, I would scarf that all down! Actually, all the food looks amazing, wonderful review. Not surprised by the prices, that $10 million renovation won’t pay for itself. 😁 The only downside is the restaurant layout, those seats are too close to one another,it must be a fire hazard.

[@JoshRachael]

It was great food and it didn’t seem a bit close! Appears many restaurants are trying that route lately! Thanks so much for watching!

[@gorymarty56]

Love mushrooms

[@JoshRachael]

I just can’t do it…

[@brianmoody2549]

The drinks look great,the food looked fresh ,the chips are to lite.was that the meat,or did everything come in parts,what was the fill of the place’s,did the workers make you fill while come.the Tom hawk steak looked great color was right on. Mexico ice cream is great and very fresh.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks Brian the staff was great. Everything comes prepared! The steak was amazing

[@easyedawg9160]

Enjoyed this vid thank you, dig your channel. Did the bathrooms have a wow factor like the rest of the décor at this high end restaurant?

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much! I (Josh) am the only one that used the bathroom and it was kind of an odd set up with men and women sharing the sink area I remember but nothing specific . Definitely nice but don’t remember them over any others

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much! I (Josh) am the only one that used the bathroom and it was kind of an odd set up with men and women sharing the sink area I remember but nothing specific . Definitely nice but don’t remember them over any others

[@gorymarty56]

Happy birthday

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you! It was a pretty memorable trip for sure

[@johnnyhernandez9670]

OMG...TOCA MADERA to me means Touch Wood...🤣🤣🤣

[@JoshRachael]

Haha no clue what it means but the food was great 😂

[@johnnyhernandez9670]

@@JoshRachael I can 't wait to watch. You guys have a great relaxing day!!

[@JoshRachael]

You too!

[@cynthiamonson6240]

I think your mom likes steak. ❤️ love you 😍

[@JoshRachael]

She always says how she stopped eating meat… 🥩

[@katemully922]

Love your vlogs! Looks like an awesome experience! Because of the restaurant’s location, I am wondering if it is linked to MGM rewards at all?

[@JoshRachael]

Great question. I have expectations that it will be on the MGM Resorts website in the next month or so. Similar to Nusr-Et it was not listed when we went 3-4 weeks after opening but at 2-3 months it showed up. With both I got a receipt and took it the MGM Rewards Desk to have them add them manually. Hoping to get the points added with this one as well. Thanks for watching

[@katemully922]

Thank you for the reply and info! I’m hoping to get to Vegas later in the fall and I’m with MGM rewards. This restaurant looks like one not to miss!

[@JoshRachael]

@@katemully922 totally agree with ya. Complaints people will have - Dark, Loud and Tight seating. The food and drinks were great and we enjoyed the high energy feel - as long if you are ok with that we say go for it!

[@ShowMeVegas]

Inquiring minds really want to know what it costs! But I suppose we all have the Google these days… Looked like a phenomenal meal! You guys are killing it lately!

[@JoshRachael]

It wasa great meal for sure. We did post our receipt at the end of the video with full prices and taxes :)

[@ShowMeVegas]

@@JoshRachael I’m blind. Or I shut off my brain after the images of delicious food were done…

[@JoshRachael]

@@ShowMeVegas Haha :) It is Monday

[@keithjbeyer]

Pretty sure the fundido had rajas and not mushrooms in it 👍

[@JoshRachael]

100% had at least 2 types of mushrooms trust me

[@4MDK]

Great review - I'll be at Aria spring 2023 and will go. BTW - I'm new to your channel - where was the best meal of your life?

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much and welcome! Hope you can find more fun ones. 🤗 Favorite meal of my life was at L’atelier by Joel Robuchon at MGM. Here’s the link: L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand Las Vegas | Best Chef in Las Vegas kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioubmqCdbKmhepY

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much and welcome! Hope you can find more fun ones. 🤗 Favorite meal of my life was at L’atelier by Joel Robuchon at MGM. Here’s the link: L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand Las Vegas | Best Chef in Las Vegas kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioubmqCdbKmhepY

[@4MDK]

@@JoshRachael Yes - I was lucky enough to dine there as well. Fantastic. I still miss Sage at Aria. My favorite steak house is Jean George at Aria. And of course, Picasso at Bellagio. Thanks again.

[@JoshRachael]

@@4MDK We did enjoy Jean George, it was a while back, but we felt our steaks actually didn't stand out compared to the other dishes - we did really like the atmosphere, sides and desserts though for sure. Still need to get to Picasso

[@MrSnackosaurus]

Is this better than Martha Stewart?

[@JoshRachael]

For us it definitely was. It’s one of the experiences we absolutely want to try again which we can’t say about many of the places we have tried

[@ovh992]

$325 for the tomahawk!!! 😮

[@JoshRachael]

They did light it on fire and make some bone marrow dripping sauce to go with it 😂

[@ovh992]

@@JoshRachael it looked delicious! I would definitely order it but I would share it with at least 2 other people. It was massive. I do hate though that sometimes those flame shows make the food taste of kerosene - which infuriates me to no end.

[@JoshRachael]

@@ovh992 I know what you mean, but this legit was one of those steaks we so want to try again. So good!

[@heidinichole]

What was the grand total including tip

[@JoshRachael]

We posted the full bill. Add 15-20% to it. Don’t remember exactly. Thank you for watching

[@rigoaparicio9929]

The tables look toooo close

[@JoshRachael]

Definitely one of the biggest downsides for us

[@rigoaparicio9929]

@JoshRachael just got done watching your prime steakhouse review and i think i might go with prime.....whats the best way to get that table you had right on the water

[@JoshRachael]

We were lucky and I have been talking to the Manager on Instagram for about a year, so can't guarantee that table specifically but if you book the reservation under the MGM Rewards website you will see the following message: Reservations are for the Prime dining room. All patio and view seating is on request only and never guaranteed. Patio seating requires a $175 per person minimum spend of food & beverage. So what we have done before for other restaurants at Wynn or Bellagio, we write in a request for patio seating in the comment section, then ask for patio when you check in at the host desk, and say you are willing to wait for a table. If you watch our SW Steakhouse video you will see we ended up with a prime table and did it this way. Cathedrale and Rivea also were places where we did this. Time, patience and asking nicely does go a long way - we just were lucky to have known a guy for the Prime Steakhouse table. @@rigoaparicio9929

[@AD12396]

Thank you for sharing but I will pass on this one. I am not a steak lover and the atmosphere was too clubby for me. Also, not sure that they gave you enough food for that price but it’s probably the drinks that put it over the top.

[@JoshRachael]

Fair enough! It is definitely not cheap and has quite the Club-like feel for sure. We have not really enjoyed the club feel in a few other places but this one worked - probably since we felt the food was better.

[@gorymarty56]

At 365.00 it better melt in yr mouth. Lol

[@JoshRachael]

Haha ain’t that the truth

[@rushgeddy8375]

I can't do skulls on the wall. Sorry. It's not a Megadeth concert in 1989. Can't do skulls.

[@JoshRachael]

Don’t look at the wall in Javiers…