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Sunday, February 8, 2026

JAVIER'S - LAS VEGAS

JAVIER'S
ARIA RESORT AND CASINO
3730 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD
LAS VEGAS, NV. 89109
702-590-7111
HOURS:  Daily 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

A stay at the Aria in Las Vegas would not be complete without eating at Javier's at least once.  On this trip I made it there two times.  First of all is the service at the bar.  Some of the best I have had anywhere in the world.  Next is the Chips and Salsa.  Perfect.  Then it is time for the Crunchy Shredded Beef Tacos which are some of my all-time favorites.  The Chicken Enchiladas are also a favorite here.  Some of the best Mexican food ever!
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JAVIER'S LAS VEGAS

I ALWAYS GRAB A SEAT AT THE BAR

GREAT CHIPS AND SALSA

SHREDDED BEEF TACOS

CHICKEN ENCHILADA

ARIA RESORT & CASINO - LAS VEGAS

Got a few nights comped at the Aria which is one of my favorite hotels in Las Vegas.  I like this place because it is not wild, loud and tacky.  Upgraded to one of their Stay Well rooms on the 24th floor.  This is a Health and Wellness room that includes a powerful air purifier, Vitamin C Infuser and Sleep and Wake-Up Light.  Didn't really feel like any other room but it was nice to know there were some things to keep me healthy during the stay.  Loved this stay because on my first day I won $4,000.  Smart enough to get up and bank the money too.  Tough to get reservations at some of the popular restaurants on Friday and Saturday.  Heck couldn't even get a bar seat at Carbone until 9:30pm. No complaints on this visit.  Staff was friendly and room was kept clean.  I grabbed a few bottles of water at the front desk and was glad I did after finding out that the water in the room cost $13 to $18 a bottle.  Went downstairs and they charged almost $9 per bottle with tax.  
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ENTRANCE TO A KING ROOM

PLENTY OF CLOSET SPACE







REFRIGERATOR

WATER FOR $13 OR $18

STAY WELL POWERFUL AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM

TABLET FOR ALL ROOM CONTROLS

MUSIC SYSTEM

SOMNEO SLEEP AND WAKE-UP LIGHT

DUAL SINKS

LARGE SOAKING TUB

STAY WELL VITAMIN C INFUSER


$3900 JACKPOT AT THE ARIA!



HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - HONOLULU TO LAS VEGAS

Comfortable ride with great service on this flight to Las Vegas.  Flight Attendants were really nice and the breakfast was actually eatable.  Keep improving Hawaiian Air.  You can do it!

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - HONOLULU TO LAS VEGAS

FIRST CLASS MENU

SAME OLD MAC NUTS YEAR AFTER YEAR - IT NEVER CHANGES

BREAKFAST IS SERVED

ACTUALLY WAS DECENT FOOD!

WERE NOT IN HAWAII ANYMORE

SOLAR IN THE DESERT

 

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES PLUMERIA LOUNGE

PLUMERIA LOUNGE
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TERMINAL 1
HONOLULU AIRPORT

So nice to be able to enjoy a decent lounge in Honolulu when traveling First Class.  The Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge now delivers food and beverages before mainland flights.  Good selection of beverages and the food isn't bad either.  Definitely a step up for Honolulu.

THE PLUMERIA LOUNGE

ENTRANCE TO THE PLUMERIA LOUNGE


GO UP THE ESCALATOR

WELCOME TO THE PLUMERIA LOUNGE






COLD BEER

WINE IN A HAWAIIAN AIR LOUNGE - HIP HIP HOORAY!

CERIAL 

ACAI YOGURT BOWLS

FRIED RICE AND EGGS

FRESH HOT PANCAKES

SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Love it when our friends Doug and MaryAnn visit Alaska.  They always bring back Wild Salmon which is so good.  This is my all-time favorite Salmon dinner.  Simply baked and served with Hollandaise Sauce.  One of the best dinners ever!

SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE



 

SEARED AHI AND SASHIMI

DINNER AT HOME

Scored the perfect block of fresh Ahi and decided to prepare it two ways.  Blackened with Cajun Spices and Sashimi style.  This is one of my favorite meals on the planet and perfect when you want a satisfying light meal.  So lucky to live in Hawaii where we can get such great fresh fish.

SEARED AHI

SASHIMI WITH AVOCADO

CRUNCHY BEEF TACOS WITH AVOCADO

DINNER AT HOME

I love Crunchy Beef Tacos but the problem is there are not good places to get these in Honolulu.  I make my own using low carb Corn Tortillas and fill them up with Seasoned Beef, Lettuce, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Avocado and a top off of Cotija Cheese.  The best!

CRUNCHY BEEF TACOS WITH AVOCADO