Fodor's Expert Review House of Blues at Mandalay Bay

The Las Vegas branch of this chain books one-night concerts that tend to skew toward younger, heavier hard-rock bands and all-ages shows. That said, Carlos Santana has become somewhat branded with the room after more than 300 shows there. As with other branches, rustic folk art covers the walls and the Gospel Brunch is a Sunday staple. This one differs from other locations, however, in having a balcony level with reserved theater seating along with the general-admission floor that accommodates about 1,200.