Monster Jam returns to Thomas and Mack Center on the UNLV campus over the weekend of July 24, 25, and 26, 2026, at 4505 S Maryland Pkwy. Three full days of trucks, with sessions running afternoon and evening across the weekend and roughly 18,000 fans filling the arena for each show. It is a family event built around big crowds, big engines, and long days, and when the trucks stop and the crowd files out, the campus options are thin. Rock N' Potato at Showcase Mall is a short rideshare west to the Strip: open until 1am Friday through Sunday, counter service, no reservation, 4.8 stars on Google.
Thomas and Mack Center sits about 1.5 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, roughly 8 to 10 minutes by rideshare. That distance works in your favor here: you are moving away from the arena crowd and toward a kitchen that is ready for you. Rock N' Potato is at 3785 S Las Vegas Blvd, Suite 207, second floor of Showcase Mall, next to M&M World.
Getting from Thomas and Mack Center to Showcase Mall
Thomas and Mack Center is at 4505 S Maryland Pkwy on the UNLV campus. Rock N' Potato is at Showcase Mall, 3785 S Las Vegas Blvd. A rideshare from the UNLV campus runs roughly 8 to 10 minutes to Showcase Mall depending on traffic. 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. Suite 207.
Monster Jam runs multiple sessions across the weekend, so the post-show crowd leaves in waves rather than one single rush. That works in your favor: time the rideshare after the final truck run and you can arrive at Showcase Mall ahead of the crowd that lingers at the arena. For everything you need to know about the venue year-round, the full guide to food near Thomas and Mack Center Las Vegas covers the complete picture.
Hours during Monster Jam weekend: July 24-26
Monster Jam runs Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. Rock N' Potato's kitchen hours line up well with the weekend. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the kitchen is open until 1am, which covers the evening sessions and a post-show meal with time to spare. Whether you came for an afternoon show with the kids or an evening session that runs late, the kitchen is open when you come off the campus.
There is no table waitlist and no reservation system. Counter service means you walk up, order, and get your food. Whether you arrive at 5pm before an early session or at midnight after a late one, the process is the same.
What to order during Monster Jam weekend
The Rock N' Potato menu is built around loaded Idaho potatoes, birria, wings, and a lobster roll. These are the orders for Monster Jam weekend, whether you are feeding the whole family after an afternoon show or settling in after a late evening session at Thomas and Mack Center.
Dirty Motley $15.95
The loaded baked potato is the anchor of the Rock N' Potato menu, and the Dirty Motley is where to start. A fully loaded potato built with the kind of generosity that makes sense after a long day at the arena. This is the order if you came for the signature item and want to understand what the concept is about. One order and dinner is handled.
Birria King $16.95
Slow-braised birria built into a substantial burger. The Birria King is the order for anyone who wants something filling, flavorful, and easy after a day on the bleachers. Rich without being heavy, it is the right call when the crowd has worn you out and you want a real meal. One of the most ordered items on the menu for a reason.
Wings $10.95
Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, or Mango Habanero. Wings travel well across a family order and they arrive fast. The right choice when the table has mixed preferences and the kids are hungry now. For a group coming off a loud afternoon at Monster Jam, wings solve the order without a debate.
Birria Fries $14.95
The shareable order for a group. Crispy fries loaded with slow-braised birria, built to split across the table. Works as a main for a lighter appetite or as the group starter before the mains arrive. Put a Birria Fries in the middle of the table and let everyone reach for it.
Cheese Fries $8.95
Crispy fries, melted cheese, straightforward. The kid-friendly add-on that rounds out any order and costs less than a single drink at most Strip bars. Put one on the table and consider the side situation handled for the whole group.
Browse the full menu before you head over and walk in knowing your order. Counter service moves fast when you are already decided.
Three days of trucks: what Monster Jam weekend looks like on the ground
Monster Jam at Thomas and Mack Center fills the arena with roughly 18,000 fans per session across the July 24 to 26 weekend. It draws families, longtime fans, and first-timers in for a Las Vegas weekend, and the schedule runs afternoon and evening shows so the crowd moves through the campus in waves all weekend long. The UNLV area does not have a restaurant ecosystem built for that volume. The Strip is 1.5 miles away and the rideshare is quick.
For anyone staying on or near the Strip for Monster Jam weekend, the logistics are straightforward: rideshare to UNLV for the show, rideshare back to Showcase Mall for food. Rock N' Potato is the stop between the arena and your hotel, not a detour.
Find Rock N' Potato
Rock N' Potato at Showcase Mall
Suite 207, 3785 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
A short rideshare west from Thomas and Mack Center at UNLV to the Las Vegas Strip, roughly 8 to 10 minutes. 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. Suite 207.
Hours during Monster Jam (Jul 24-26): Friday through Sunday, 8:00am to 1:00am.
Phone: (725) 205-3293
Rating: 4.8 stars on Google, 4.9 on TripAdvisor, Yelp Top 100 number 23 for 2026.
The short version
Food near Thomas and Mack Center for Monster Jam Las Vegas 2026: Rock N' Potato at Showcase Mall is a short rideshare from UNLV to the Strip, roughly 8 to 10 minutes. Counter service, no reservation. Open until 1am Friday through Sunday across the July 24 to 26 weekend. Dirty Motley at $15.95, Birria King at $16.95, Wings at $10.95, Birria Fries at $14.95, Cheese Fries at $8.95. Rated 4.8 on Google, 4.9 on TripAdvisor, and Yelp Top 100 number 23 nationally for 2026. Walk in, order, eat.
Check the full menu before Monster Jam weekend arrives.
Rock N' Potato is not affiliated with Monster Jam, Feld Entertainment, Thomas and Mack Center, or UNLV. Event details are subject to change; confirm at official sources.