.., stopping by @ Rio's buffet has always been a tradition w/ my friends & I whenever we leave Vegas. This last time was a 1st for my gf & I. \n\nExpect to wait, because the lines here are neverending. We usually wait 30 mins to an hr. But this time we bought the backstage 24 hr. buffet pass from Paris which allows you to eat & choose from buffets such as: the Rio, Planet Hollywood, Caesar's, Paris, etc. It was only $45 but it was totally worth it. \n\nAn employee pulled us out of line & took us directly to the front VIP style. It was awesome. Our server was very good as well, very attentive & always nearby. \n\nI had 5 rounds of food including breakfast, fish & chips, crab legs, pizza, nachos, pho (yes I said pho), Tiramasu gelato, eclairs, & some delicious waffles. Everything I had was on point. I was however dissapointed by their clam chowder. I had been eye-balling it the whole time & wanted to save it for \"desert\". When I finally came to it, it did not look appealing what so ever. It had a weird consistency & looked awful, I put my bowl back & went with their Tiramasu gelato. Stop by on your way in, out, & inbetween Vegas!