Julian Serrano Tapas at Aria Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Restaurant Review 2023

[@deliverancetwo]

What a wonderful, lovely looking restaurant. It’s looks very high end, but the food looks delicious.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

We just love getting fancy food in shorts and t-shirts 😂

[@katiehayden7632]

Thanks for the tip at the end!

[@TheMidlifeRide]

@@katiehayden7632 Thanks for watching:)

[@Hestra34]

I love this place. I always go to this spot when visit Vegas. I love the lamb chops and filet minon. Can't believe no one else vlogs about this place. It's amazing 😊

[@TheMidlifeRide]

We’ve always been blown away by their food. Wish they had kept some of our old favorites. They had a black rice dish with squid ink that we loved. We’ll have to try the lamp chops and filet. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@susan7038]

My favorite restaurant in Vegas! The scallops are perfection!

[@TheMidlifeRide]

They really are! We’ve never had a bad meal at this restaurant. Can’t say that about most others:)

[@biba1220]

Great review and suggestions! One of my favorite places to go in Aria. I already have reservations when I'm staying there in October. Also, they have a seasonal white sangria that is excellent if you're into that type of drink.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

We always used to get their sangria, but the red. I can’t do anything with peach flavor after overdoing it on Peach Schnapps in high school 😂

[@billandlisa]

Scallops looked great! We haven't been here yet, so thanks for the review, guys. Appreciate the tip at the end too.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

Can’t wait to find out what you guys think about this place. We’re shocked you haven’t been -would have bet you’ve been everywhere…twice! 😂 Thanks so much for watching:)

[@panjo]

nice place

[@TheMidlifeRide]

They used to be open more hours, I think, back before COVID. It was a really great place to go at off-peak hours. Quiet, relaxing and delicious:)

[@lisaj5835]

You guys seem to love the Spanish Tapas, we love the french food.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

What’s your favorite place for French cuisine? We like almost everything:)

[@thefenster300]

Hello Lisa J 👋

[@FrontiersmanAdventures]

15,000 Subscribers! You guys are amazing! The growth of your channel is awesome. I could eat the scallops, but I am not sure about anything else. I am just boring when it comes to food. You might be crying because you felt blessed at that moment to be trying something so delicious. Wow...that upsell was quite shifty. Not good.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

Really? Are you just a meat and potatoes kinda guy? It’s cool. Eat whatever you enjoy. They have something for everyone:)

[@Deana9528]

I wish you would of shown a photo of the menu. Sounds interesting. We always stay at the Aria and walk right past this place.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

We never get good shots of the menus, unfortunately. But, it’s available on their website. Hopefully this link will work:) static.mgmresorts.com/content/dam/MGM/mgmresorts/menus/aria/julianserrano/menu.pdf

[@LasVegasandBeyond]

I need a Sound Bite of you saying “Oh Yeah” (Shishito Peppers)😂 Those Scallops look soooo good, nice to know they’re “cry-worthy”. Everything looked really good. Sneaky with the “up-sell”

[@TheMidlifeRide]

@@LasVegasandBeyond I actually teared up every time Chris made me watch his edits. It’s the craziest thing! I’m almost afraid to get them again because it’s unlikely they’ll ever compare to my memory of them:)

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

This was a great presentation. I loved the items you ordered and you are becoming good food presenters. Nice to see that. By the way, how is the dog?

[@TheMidlifeRide]

Thanks for the positive feedback! And, thanks so much for asking about our Trixie girl. She’s as sweet as can be. We’re currently trying to plan a trip to Vegas, but it’s proving to be very challenging.

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

@@TheMidlifeRide Don't give up. Give her a hug from me. ❤

[@jessic3195]

Wd are totally going to try when we are there next

[@TheMidlifeRide]

Awesome! Let us know what you get and what you think of it:)

[@dylan19674]

Your reaction to the first bite of scallops was incredible! Tears? OMG. I hate seafood, even scallops; but I am extremely tempted to try them at JS Tapas just in case they can change my mind. Fun vlog, guys!

[@TheMidlifeRide]

Lol! That would be so funny if they changed your mind about scallops. I doubt it though. I hate fish but I try it every now and then. Sometimes it’s less disgusting depending on how it’s prepared or flavored, but I can’t imagine ever really liking it:)

[@WiseMalik]

Love the " That's what SHE said " moments... I want those scallops like NOW!!!!! LOL!!! great review guys!! glad you're "back"? 😄 Be well.. Your videos are missed .. is this a recent trip to Vegas?

[@TheMidlifeRide]

Glad you enjoy my humor, Malik! Chris was so sick on that trip that he didn’t laugh at any of my jokes. 😂 I could have eaten about 20 of those scallops! This was from our June trip. We’re still trying to figure out how to get back with Trixie. The planning is a nightmare, since we will have to drive from KY and so many” pet-friendly” hotels have German Shepherds on their restricted lists.

[@WiseMalik]

@TheMidlifeRide have you considered an RV? A few strip hotels have an RV area for short and long term stay

[@TheMidlifeRide]

@@WiseMalik We have considered an RV. It’s a huge commitment and expense if we aren’t 100% sure about it, though. (You know Chris has expensive taste.) I thought it would be easier just to drive over 3 or 4 days, stopping at hotels along the way, but I am sitting here pulling my hair out in frustration!

[@TheMidlifeRide]

@@WiseMalik Also, Vegas isn’t the problem. Almost all MGM resorts will take her, including Cosmo. It’s getting there that is presenting the issue.

[@StraightOuttaVegas]

Wow! Another emotional food review. First Chris and now you😂 I would have probably said something to that con man of a waiter and on the check where it says TIP, I would have wrote "the extra scallop and bruschetta"

[@TheMidlifeRide]

Lol! Wish I had thought of that! Honestly, he was so friendly up until he knew we weren’t going to order anything else. Then, he was just done with us. I think I did actually write a note on the receipt saying his methods were shady. But, we did leave a full tip.

[@SleeplessInLasVegas]

😂 definitely didn't expect the "thats what she said".

[@TheMidlifeRide]

We say that a lot, probably too much :)

[@frontiertina]

I’ve never had scallops that make me cry 😢…dang😮! Walt would probably like those peppers 👍! Buyer beware on the “Up Sell”…yeah that’s kinda rude😮!Glad you guys enjoyed everything, though! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheMidlifeRide]

It’s probably my fault. I shouldn’t be so naïve. You’d think after 45 years that I’d be more skeptical and suspicious:)

[@frontiertina]

@@TheMidlifeRide I would have thought the same way! Not naive… just good hearted 🥰!

[@stevencutler3855]

Up sell. Good to know.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

We don’t remember that in all the times we’ve been there before, but we’ll be ready if it happens again!

[@thefenster300]

Looks great. Me thinks they could fill the bowl at least half full with gazpacho.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

At least it was a bowl! I think at Jaleo it was just a small glass:)

[@stevencutler3855]

Hi Guys. Hope all is well. Generally speaking, if there is a dish that takes 60 mins. to prepare like the paella, can you order it when you make your reservation. Some Chinese places do that for the peking duck that can take a long to prepare?

[@TheMidlifeRide]

That’s a great suggestion, Steven! We’ll have to ask next time. I would expect that they’d want a credit card or room info for the charge though, in case you don’t show up.

[@stevencutler3855]

I was thinking that myself. You can't not show up. You should be charged for the dish.

[@dennisarsenault6474]

How much was the bill

[@TheMidlifeRide]

I think it was around $105 before tip. We also had a $20 coupon from the MyVEGAS app, so final total was $85 plus tip. Not bad at all for the quality and portion sizes.

[@brianroper3917]

I also shed a few tears when I eat something enjoyable. But worse… I also hum when I eat something I love. I’ve done it since I was a baby. Classy! Lol😅 Great vlog.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

I love that! I’d hum right along with you:)

[@stevenrapp2714]

Such a sweet comment. Men sometimes hum or grin when they savor particular delicacies. You have a refined palette. I hope to sample at Aria in August.

[@msslotsakamichaelsalerno8162]

Mmmmm.

[@TheMidlifeRide]

So good:)

[@julietyler7446]

Looked good shame that he didn't say it would cost more for the 4 just good you loved it as would of been a different matter if you didn't 😊

[@TheMidlifeRide]

They were so good, we would have paid anything for them!