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There aren't many clubs out there which can boast about a crowd circling the entire mall area infront of it at 10:15 PM, 15 minutes after they open. But Tao is one big bad muda of clubs in Vegas. They got 2 floors of clubbing area, and 2 dance floors on the upper floors. This place is designed to handle over 3000 people. So how in the world does it get crowded? Well it did on 4th of July weekend.
We got here early and thanks to gf's guestlist, I was yet again able to get in cover free. We waited a total of 30 minutes in line. The bouncers were fairly organized, and had some great crowd control abilities. Infact they were throwing people out of line that were just wearing polo shirts and ripped jeans. Apparently it did not make the cut for that night. Upscale fashion here only. Ladies here were not as hot as Tryst or XS. I would say only 20% were smoking hot, or close to smoking something. 40% were average, and rest were pretty beat looking. I guess some people just come out to clubs to see what the rave is all about and forgot the make up and hair back at the hotel.
Drinks were by far the most expensive drinks I have bought in Vegas. $13 for a vodka cran (house vodka). Tryst charges for $12.. I guess they are engaged in some type of price war? I bought one round and then took a little breather at the bar next to the food court. Came back loaded and was ready to go again.
The music was definitely more happening on the main dance floor. They had some great mixes of top 40, mixed in with some classic hip hop. I would love to see a world class house DJ do his thing here though. The sound system sure can handle it. The side room upstairs played more gangsta rap with more of a younger crowd. While downstairs played a bit of new age, trancey type of stuff. It was more of a lounge environment downstairs with hardly anyone dancing.
Either ways, I love the club, loved the employees and the bartenders. They do need to drop the drink prices a little, and probably keep some people out when they hit the fire martial limit. Either ways I will be back on a 'non-weekend' night to check this place out again. It's just too happening on a Friday night for me to enjoy the place.