Yo this place was fire! It was a pretty small indoor place but really enjoyed the vibes in there. I…read moretold the bartender it was my first time there let him know what kinda beers i enjoy and he let me taste some recommendations before i set on a drink! the whole experience felt super great! nothing worse than getting a beer you don't even like so i super appreciated it!! would definitely come back for some delicious brews ! ps THEY HAVE A WATER STATION!! and the bathroom looks cool lol

With a name like Chupacabra Taproom, I couldn't say no. I attended a concert at the Mesa Arts…read moreCenter on a Tuesday evening. I was looking for a bar that was open late close to the venue. Chupacabra was open, was a three-minute drive, and had excellent reviews. So my decision was made. I parked on the street for free a minute away on foot. Ambiance (3.5/5): Pretty much your typical beer bar. Relatively small inside, but they also have a patio out front with picnic style seating. Casual. My type of bar. My only complaint? I hate picnic style seating because it doesn't give you back support. Which made me want to avoid the patio. Service (5/5): Super friendly service. The guy working the bar did a great job. I ordered one beer and called it a night. A seamless experience from beginning to end. They also have complimentary water in a water cooler, which is always a nice ou Food (N/A): I read they have food trucks, but I didn't see any when I visited. I had dinner prior anyway. Drinks (4.5/5): I love trying new beers and Chupacabra has an excellent selection. They have a rotating screen above the bar. Some interesting brews, ranging from local craft brews to quality European beers. This is not the type of place that has your typical assortment of mediocre beers. You'll find a lot better here. Overall, a cool spot in downtown Mesa. I'd definitely return the next time I'm in the neighborhood!

I love Wicked Rain so much, makes me want to return quickly to sample their fine fare, especially…read morethe clam chowder bread bowl. Self-Service seems like a good fit for the place, in spite of wait staff picking up the slack after the initial order he's placed at the cashier. I also enjoy the open air and semi-closed environment Wicked Rain offers.

Went after work for some drinks and some food! Drinks were really good. Food was good but took over…read more30 minutes and as soon as we asked about it, it was brought right over.

Why is this gem not open more with a regular menu!? The food was unexpectedly incredible! I would…read morehave gone back the next day to eat again if they were open. Please, please be open more with a full menu. I will be planning my schedule around next pop up :)

The first time we ate at Tucked Away It was a regular full-time restaurant. We enjoyed the food…read morewith its New Mexican twist. If I remember correctly, the chef studied with Bobby Flay. Much to our dismay, the restaurant was closed to focus on catering. Luckily, though, It reopens for pop-ups. This morning I saw an Instagram post announcing that there would be a brunch pop up today, so we got up and got ready to go. It really is tucked away in the corner of plaza and goodbye Safeway. Inside is a small dining room with a bar, and through the rolling doors is a patio with outdoor seating. You can see the kitchen through the plexiglass divider, and there is bar seating along the divider so you can watch the cooking. There's a great, colorful mural on one wall and some fun lighting fixtures and art. Today's pop up was packed when we arrived. We grabbed the last two chairs which were on the bar overlooking the kitchen. The menu had seven choices. Of course we ordered two different things so we could share, but we skipped cocktails. We ordered: *Steak chilaquiles Christmas style (both red and green chile) served with a side of beans and talked with an egg *Green chili pork hash served with a side of beans talked with an egg Both were delicious! We both ordered scrambled eggs, and I'm pretty sure it was more than an egg. I'm not sure how they cook those eggs but they were the best ever. The pinto beans had green chili in it and was so good. I'm from New Mexico, and these tasted like the beans that you rarely find outside of New Mexico. The steak on my chilaquiles was really good - - thin sliced and tender. I was able to easily cut it with just a butter knife. The pork in the hash was so yummy. What are scrumptious brunch! It was nice to sit overlooking the kitchen, as it was quite a show to watch the chef. I was amazed at how over easy eggs were tossed and caught in the pan without the yolks breaking. Heck, I can't even flip eggs with a spatula without breaking the yolk! Anytime I've overlooked a chef cooking, I'm totally in awe of their amazing skills, and this was no different. I really recommend Tucked Away, just as I did when it was a regular restaurant. Follow them on Instagram to be alerted to pop ups. You won't regret it!

Great little whole in the wall good craft beer service is awesome and the ambiance is clean and openread more

I was out running errands on a Wednesday night and was in the mood for a good cheesesteak. Decided…read moreto pull out my phone. and instead of using Yelp, I actually just punched cheesesteak into Waze, and what do you know?! I ended up finding the cheesesteak joint. This is actually a food truck, which is parked on the side of the Tipsy Catcus, which is a really cool brewery I also checked out while I was waiting for my order. This is a really chill brewery, and not a huge spot. Maybe 8 to 10 high top tables with bar seating, and a mostly open floor plan. They have a small patio too, with what looks like about another tables but because I visited at night, nobody was outside. They also seem to be extremely dog friendly as they had one table with a really chill cocker spaniel completely laid out on his side in the middle of the floor. I'm not sure how many taps they had in total, but definitely more than 40 I would say. I'm not a big beer drinker, so I ordered a cider. The cider I was served was on tap and really tasty. And it definitely hit the spot of terms of price point. One thing to note, while I was talking to the owner/manager of the tipsy cactus (shout to him because he was really cool), he told me that Friday night and Saturday nights are usually popping so I wouldn't expect to be first in line on any of those nights. It also looks like they rotate food trucks on different nights, so don't assume that the cheesesteak truck is going to be here every night. I would check the tipsy cactus website, or Instagram page to be sure. I'll definitely be looking forward to checking this place out again in the future, especially if I'm hitting one of the food trucks parked outside.

YUM!!! Been on a real beer kick lately, and this really hit the spot for a quick happy hour…read morepick-me-up on a Wednesday evening. I got one of their sour beers and absolutely loved it! It was practically empty when me and my friend came in, so we sat at the bar and were offered samples if we wanted to try anything before buying a pint. The person working was so kind, and understanding of our chattiness hahaha! The value was good as well, reasonable pricing for good draft beer! It's definitely a pub, not a restaurant vibe, so that's something to keep in mind. There is plenty of parking, and the bathroom was very clean. I really enjoyed all the card/board games available for people to use and I'll definitely be trying that out next time I'm in the area!

Stopped in after work. Alex was very friendly and had great suggestions on beer. Customer service…read morewas top notch .

One of my favorite places in downtown Mesa to grab a beer and unwind with some retro video games…read moreand new and retro pinball machines. Always clean and well organized, the staff is also very friendly and attentive. Decent selection of some great local beers and some domestics for those not into craft beers. Also a nice selection of canned beers, ciders, sodas and some NA offerings. Several individual unisex bathrooms that are always clean and well maintained. There are also several different events throughout the week from pinball tournaments, to open mic comedy, and live music.

Visited in a Saturday evening and I have to say downtown Mesa has completely transformed from what…read moreit used to be. The streets were lively with people and bands playing on almost every corner. There was a band playing when we got there and it was pretty loud. It would be really cool if they had like a large door upfront to open. Lots and lots of pinball machines and other games. Cool place to hangout but very limited seating.

Wow! It has such an open and free atmosphere. The doors that lead to the outdoor patio allow for a…read morecomfortable flow, while the wrap around bar makes it easy to have space anywhere. The inside has many seats with comfy couches as well. The beer is top notch for multiple palate attractions. The many arrays of lagers, IPAs, light pilsners and ciders allow for any tastebud to have a great experience. Food options are all around, while you're able to indulge in some food trucks, bring in your own, or free popcorn in the corner that has so many spices to choose from to top add. My fave is the Ole Bay. Cans to go are available as well. To top off this amazing experience, the service is suuuuper friendly! Always looking to come back even if I live right down the road!!

Stopped in on Sunday late afternoon as the sun lay low. It wasn"t too busy at first. I sat at the…read morebar and was able to plug in my phone. The place is spacious. The L-shaped bar seats 15 people and there are six high tops that seat six people, three picnic tables outside for eight people each, and a long couch inside for four people to chill. My beertender was very friendly and accomodating. He gave my dog Hansel a bowl of water and a biscuit. This is a very dogfriendly taproom. Both beers I had were very tasty. My first pint was a Hefeweizen. It had a slight waxy mouthfeel. My second pint was an oatmeal stout. At 7.3% ABV it was a tad strong, but it went down very smoothly. I snacked on some free popcorn but it was seasoned with a strong spice. Thankfully I could help myself to the water fountain. I enjoyed the ambiance and will be back.

Good selection of rotating beers on tap and they have a good wine selection as well…read more They have some snacks you can buy, but they also don't mind if you order from the restaurants next door (one is Italian and one is Chinese). They have a couple of TV's but it's hit or miss when it comes to sporting events. Along with the employees, the ambiance is friendly and it's not uncommon to meet new friends while at the bar.

Great spot for beer and wine! Clean and chill ! But you need to play better music last thing I need…read moreto hear is depressing music at a bar ! I mean theres 3 dudes at a bar and you play songs that make you feel sad about losing your woman ! Read the crowd is my best advice

Really like this place for what it is. Zero food options make it only 4 stars for me. Great…read moreselection of taps, but we were looking for a specific beer that we had tried before but when we went to order it they said they were out even though it was on the tap list (they changed it while we were there, but it was disappointing. The atmosphere is very casual and we ended up sitting with another group at a large table last time we went, which turned out to be great. When we went around Christmas we mentioned we had a designated driver and the bartender gave our DD a free drink from the nonalcoholic beverage selection. I thought that was a nice touch. All in all it is what it says it is. A beer barn. Nothing fancy but good selection of beers and enough seating to accommodate people. If I didn't have to bring my own food, I'd probably give it 5 stars.

I've been coming here for a few years now. Not only is the beer excellent and the selection…read morebrilliant, but the atmosphere is perfect. This is a fantastic place for whatever you want. Do you like to sit in a corner with a beer and read? You got it. Do you want to sit at the bar where the discussions are? You got it. Need a patio with great weather? Done deal. The best part is the staff. Chris and the gang are nice, knowledgeable, and just great people. This is my place. Love it. You'll love it too. Ohh almost forgot. Best g'damn beer in the east valley. Period. Cheers!

What a fun Friday night surprise. The bears were great. The wine list is wonderful. The bartenders…read moreare very helpful. Can't wait to go back and have some devil seasoned popcorn.

Great beer, great pizza, I assume a great place for locals and growlers to go? But I personally…read morewould have appreciated a more professional approach to customer service and friendly atmosphere needs work. Although I could have just had a bad bartender? All and all a decent place.