I'd never played at a proper table before only on the net but had a wicked time at a $55 tourny in Ceasers Palace poker room, just looked at what time a game was on, walked in and signed up. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and I'd defiantly recommend going there.
Ended up coming 10th out of 191 people, which helped my enjoyment, thou I was buzzing just being there and the cheap drinks while playing more or less covered my entry as it was.