WasteExpo 2027 runs Monday May 3 through Thursday May 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd. It is the leading annual trade show for the waste, recycling, and organics management industry, drawing approximately 15,000 environmental services professionals, haulers, equipment manufacturers, municipal officials, and sustainability executives over four days. Four full days on a trade floor leaves a real decision each evening: where to eat, and how far do you want to go. Rock N' Potato at Showcase Mall is a short rideshare west on the Strip, open until 11:30pm every night of the show. Counter service, no reservation, and ready when you are.
LVCC sits about 1.5 miles east of Rock N' Potato on Paradise Rd. A rideshare from the convention center main entrance runs under 10 minutes in moderate traffic, landing you on Las Vegas Blvd at Showcase Mall. Rock N' Potato holds a 4.8-star Google rating and 4.9 on TripAdvisor. Those numbers come from people who come back, not from a captive audience charged for the address.
Getting from LVCC to Showcase Mall
The Las Vegas Convention Center is at 3150 Paradise Rd, approximately 1.5 miles east of Rock N' Potato on the Strip. A rideshare from the LVCC main entrance runs roughly 8 to 12 minutes depending on traffic and which hall you are departing from. Drop-off is directly in front of Showcase Mall on Las Vegas Blvd, next to M&M World. Take the escalator up from street level to the second-floor food court. Suite 207.
For a broader look at dining options near the convention center campus itself, the general guide to food near Las Vegas Convention Center covers what is available in the surrounding area. Rock N' Potato is the Strip option: on the boulevard, no resort attached, open on all four evenings you need it.
Four show days, four dinners, no planning required
WasteExpo runs Monday through Thursday. Rock N' Potato closes at 11:30pm on all four nights, which covers the window after the last session, the close of a supplier reception, or the end of a long day on the exhibit hall floor. Counter service means no waiting for a table, no waiting for the check, and no reservation made weeks out for a schedule that changes daily at a show. A group can order, eat, and be out the door well before 11.
Monday, May 3: Open until 11:30pm.
Tuesday, May 4: Open until 11:30pm.
Wednesday, May 5: Open until 11:30pm.
Thursday, May 6: Open until 11:30pm.
WasteExpo draws decision-makers and operators from across the industry, most traveling on company accounts. Las Vegas resort restaurants and convention campus dining understand this and price accordingly. A short rideshare to Showcase Mall keeps that math sensible across four nights, and the food stands on its own regardless of who is picking up the tab.
What to order at WasteExpo 2027 dinners
The menu at Rock N' Potato is built around Idaho potatoes, birria, wings, and a lineup that covers the full table. These are the orders that work after a long day on the LVCC floor:
Fleetwood MacDaddy $35.95
The top of the menu. A fully loaded Idaho potato built to close a long conference day the right way. WasteExpo brings together the operators, engineers, and executives who run the infrastructure that keeps cities running. The Fleetwood MacDaddy is the order for a night that calls for a proper meal: rich, generous, and the kind of dish that makes this the highest-rated restaurant on the Strip for a reason. Order it when the day warrants it.
Birria King $16.95
Slow-braised birria built into a substantial burger. This is the order that makes the most sense on a weeknight after a full show day: filling, real ingredients, and priced in a way that leaves the expense report intact. The Birria King is the best first order for anyone new to Rock N' Potato. One visit and the rating makes sense.
Lobster Roll $16.95
A genuine lobster roll at a counter-service price on the Las Vegas Strip. The cleaner option for anyone who wants something lighter after a day on the floor. Pairs with cheese fries if you want to round it into a full meal, or stands alone as a fast, well-built dinner before the night ends.
Wings $10.95
Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, or Mango Habanero. Wings are the group order: everyone picks a sauce, everything arrives together, and the table keeps moving. For a WasteExpo dinner party coming off a full day in the exhibit hall, this is the order that keeps the conversation going without anyone waiting on a plated entree.
Cheese Fries $8.95
The shareable add-on that rounds out any order. Crispy fries, melted cheese, and the kind of side that disappears before the main is half finished. Order one for the group.
Browse the full menu before you head over and walk in knowing your order. Counter service moves fast when you are already decided.
A note on show-week dinners in Las Vegas
WasteExpo draws municipal managers, fleet operators, recycling professionals, and equipment buyers, most traveling on tighter budgets than the tech or finance crowds that fill Las Vegas in other weeks. Resort restaurant markups and convention campus pricing do not always work for that reality. Rock N' Potato does not charge for the real estate. The price on the menu is the price; counter service means no table minimum, no automatic gratuity, and no mandatory add-ons. For a group of four splitting dinner after a long show day, the math is straightforward. Spend what the food is worth.
Find Rock N' Potato
Rock N' Potato at Showcase Mall
Suite 207, 3785 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
A short rideshare from Las Vegas Convention Center on Paradise Rd to the Strip. About 1.5 miles. Drop off in front of Showcase Mall on Las Vegas Blvd, next to M&M World. Take the escalator up from street level to the second-floor food court. Suite 207.
Hours during WasteExpo 2027 (May 3-6): Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 11:30pm.
Phone: (725) 205-3293
Rating: 4.8 stars on Google, 4.9 on TripAdvisor.
The short version
Food near Las Vegas Convention Center for WasteExpo 2027: Rock N' Potato at Showcase Mall is a short rideshare from LVCC on Paradise Rd to the Strip, about 1.5 miles. Counter service, no reservation, open until 11:30pm Monday through Thursday. Four show evenings, four dinners, no logistics beyond the rideshare. A 4.8-star Google rating and 4.9 on TripAdvisor, with prices that hold up whether dinner is on the corporate card or your own.
Check the full menu before WasteExpo week arrives.
Rock N' Potato is not affiliated with the Las Vegas Convention Center or WasteExpo 2027. Event details are subject to change; confirm at the official show website.