Yo this place was fire! It was a pretty small indoor place but really enjoyed the vibes in there. I told 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 read more

Chupacabra Taproom - A brewski - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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With a name like Chupacabra Taproom, I couldn't say no. I attended a concert at the Mesa Arts Center 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! read more

Everybody seems to love this place, however, my experience here was so-so. Every Third Thursdays moving forward, Downtown Mesa has a Sunset Market, live music and a lively vibe. The Mesa Arts Center is also open late to 8pm. Ive wanted to check this place out for awhile now so wandered in on Thu night. Bar was full when I walked in and all men at the bar. I ordered a wheat berry lemon of some kind here. Draft came to $7 and some change. I opted to sit outside and the weather was comfortable with a nice breeze and a storm was looming and it was breezy. Beer was meh, not really a wheat beer and more on the bitter side. There was a DJ outside spinning some funk, but it was just OK for me. Overall, a bit of a letdown, but I'd be willing to give it another try on another night. read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Lemon berry wheat - was meh - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Very cool little spot in downtown Mesa with an open patio. Great place to go for a chill beer before or after a meal. Not really a food spot and also no great wine options, but this is truly a taproom! Lots of beer options with a knowledgeable staff to help point you in the right direction if you're just looking for a solid pale ale, but don't know much about beer beyond that (me!!). read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I was pumped to checkout Chupacabra Taproom doing my Mesa race weekend. Friend at work goes down to Mesa all the time and loves it. I asked her give me one place need to check out for first timer. She like need check out Chupacabra Taproom. Ironic. Post race party one of the coaches decided on Chupacabra!! Hell yay!! It really was perfect spot post party celebrate everyone crushing it on race day. It not very big inside but they have big outdoor seating area. Inside tough big groups we had over ten so split it up at one point. We moved it outside more closer as group chat with everyone. The inside small love fact taproom vibe. Main bar area center most part, all taps lined up, and bar area plus few tables around. The menu is HUGE beers. It hard to choose but ask bartender picked good one. I love the vibe! They don't really serve food. We went across the street someone got pizza and brought it over not problem. Later that night taco truck opens up get food. Someone got nachos. Tried bite and it was good. Highly recommend looking place to drink, hang out with friends, and weather perfect (it was spot on that night) sit outside they music playing hear inside or outside. Cool place to be!! read more

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This place is one of the best taproom I have ever visited in the entire US. A lot of options, *interesting* options from ale to porter. We first tried the mead from Redstone Meadery and imperial porter, Beachwood Mocha Machine. We then got a taste of old stock ale from The Bruery Cire and oh my... I fell in love. Its a high percentage, 18.9%, but not harsh at all. Sweet, if anything. I really fell for it and now I am looking if I could get the whole pack of those. Really friendly people, nice environment, perfect for people to enjoy a nice beer. read more

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Neat atmosphere, very chill and laid back. Great beer. Great customer service. Very helpful bartenders read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

What a great place to grab a drink! Chupa always has the best IPAs on tap. The vibe is always super chill. There is limited seating indoors, but plenty more outside. They have heaters for the winter, and misters for the summer. There is no food served, but they typically have food trucks parked right outside, or you can go right around the corner to Phantom Fox to grab a delicious pizza to go with your beer. Bartenders are all very friendly! Check it out next time your in Mesa and have a hankering for a drink! read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Great vibes! - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I love Chupacabra! I don't drink alcohol so it's so nice to have a local spot that has a decent selection of NA beers. I'm able to get the Athletic IPA and sit on the nice patio out front and enjoy the quiet side street and nice weather. It's usually quieter on the weeknights and can get pretty hopping on the weekends, with music and occasionally events. The bartenders are knowledgeable and great at giving recommendations. I always bring my out of town friends here as part of the best spots. While they don't have food, they usually have a food truck out front or you can bring your food from one of the local places round the corner. read more

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I'm not a beer drinker, but I went with it had some sours and a couple other things that tasted good for a non-beer drinker lots of good options. They have wine as well. read more

My friends and I LOVE Chupacabra Taproom - It is such a welcomed an awesome addition to downtown Mesa. The space is intimate, with a U shape bar inside, a few tables and standing space, in addition they have a comfortable outdoor patio. The vibe is on point, as the taproom is an older house, with exposed brick, the outdoor patio sports hanging lights and ample picnic tables. We typically sit outside with our doggos and play board games while enjoying a brew. The service is friendly and though there is usually only one or two bar tenders behind the bar, they are on top of it. Now to the beer - They have a great selection, from cans to 20+ beers on tap (guesstimate), the always have a great sour selection, which is my go-to, so I am grateful for that! As far as food, they do not have any in-house food, but offer rotating food trucks and of course, seem to have no issues if you bring any of your own from the other local DT Mesa options. It's a great spot to hang with friends at the beginning, middle or end of your nights, anytime of the week! Check them out! read more

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Great selection of beers, wish they had more AZ brews. Wren Spellbinder would be a great addition.

Very nice staff and great beers. Sat outside and had the food truck food which was great!

I LOVE chupa. Downtown Mesa sta Really amazing beer selection. Super chill vibes. Indoor/outdoor seating. Food trucks. read more

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We stopped in for one drink. Beer was good. Inside is very small. There is an outside sitting area. Friendly staff. Not much else to say. read more

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Great beer and environment in Mesa! Love the outside option to just relax on a great day! Staff is always friendly and welcoming with great recommendations of new beer on tap read more

Stopped by after trying a brewery. Had a delicious birria taco from the truck and a beer from Phantom Fox that was delicious (hazy IPA). I looked it up and realized it was walking distance away. I would have stayed longer because it was a cool place but decided to try the brewery. I'm conflicted. How do you maximize your beer experience? Try breweries or try taprooms? Until I figure it out I will try both. read more

If you don't know about this spot, I feel sorry for you. Go check it out. Great service, amazing selection (literally something for EVERYONE). The patio is surprisingly fun and the vibe her is chill and friendly. read more

Comfortable little neighborhood tap house. Check it out if you're looking for a cold brew.

Fun fact it wasn't until about 8 years ago that I got into crafted beers/breweries, I was never one who liked IPA's and that's what most friends/fam would be into so I never got into until a friend told me that since I like black coffee I need to give a stout a try and I haven't looked back since then. I was out walking the area and found Chupacabra Taproom, thought it looked interesting and went to give it a try. They have about 32 beers rotating at any given time from crafted breweries from Arizona and across the states, but what got my eye was at any given time there is a handful of stouts to try, so I have been on a stout discovery, I really haven't found one I disliked and have found many I love! Chupacabra has become my goto spot to bring friends to grab a beer and catch up. Looking for a cool taproom go give them a try! read more

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Wonderful spot to have a delicious beer and hang out with the local yokels. Bartenders are friendly and quick and the beer selection is top notch. read more

March 9, 2024 Vibe: dark Brewster Beer: second stop on a solo Mesa beer crawl and it's setting the bar high. SANTA CRUZ'R is very good. Good body beer. The men are bearded, mysterious-dark, and hot. Plus there's a buncha dogs. 10/10 would drink here again. The patio is good. There's a food truck today. Bathroom was a joy. Smoking girl w chicken photo was top notch. read more

Chupa has become our go to place! They have food trucks, a kid and dog friendly patio, and great options for drinks. I'm not a huge beer drinker but they have cider and seltzer options and do frozen drinks in the summer. My husband loves their selection of IPAs and they always have Montucky Cold Snacks! Chris, Eric and Trent are always so friendly and makes everyone feel so welcome. Definitely a go to if you're in Downtown Mesa looking for chill place to drink! read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Girls Night! - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This old house is a gem! Always a good time here. Service is great and so many craft beers (and sometimes selzers) on tap! Thanks to the patience of the bartenders, we are given the option to try some tasters before diving in! Hungry? Many of the neighboring restaurants are friendly with the Taproom and will bring your food over for you! Be on the lookout for a food truck on the weekends and follow them on IG for updates on events and schedules! read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Drinks for two please! - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Came here for a quick drink after a concert and I've been dying to come back. The bartenders are friendly and although the indoor space is small, there is plenty of outside seating as well. They have a wide variety of craft beers at a reasonable price. For sure one of the coolest places to visit in Downtown Mesa! read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Inside - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Very cool bar. Great selection of beer, music, a TV, cool people. Definitely recommend.

Love this place. Great variety of craft beers at a good price. They have indoor and outdoor seating with heaters. They have a great selection of food trucks all the time. Must try if you are in downtown Mesa. Service is good you have to order at the bar though. Ambiance is chill unpretentious and pet friendly in the patio. read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place is really its own vibe. They always have weird and interesting beers to try. It's a tiny hole in the wall that you literally wouldn't know about unless someone told you first. Like the island you can't get to unless you've been there hahah. Definitely would label this place with like a... postmodern hipster place. Fits awesomely into downtown Mesa. It's been awhile since I've visited. Writing a review makes me want to visit again read more

Great taproom. Cozy and nice selection of taps from which to choose!! Would recommend stopping by to grab a cold one. Also they have different food trucks that stop by every afternoon. All in all, a great cozy, slightly upscale, must see taproom in downtown Mesa. read more

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We're pumped to have discovered this place. Location, bartender, beer, patio (dog friendly) was all amazing. This will be on a regular rotation. 2 thumbs down on the food truck with the generator that shut the vibe right down. It was absolutely impossible to sit on that patio with all the noise and the fumes coming across the patio. We would still come back but not end of day. read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Patio - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Great relaxed atmosphere. Nice outdoor sitting area with picnic tables. And the beer selection is plentiful. read more

Folks if you're looking for a local brew taproom this is the place. The ambiance is amazing with a cozy feel yet a neighborly atmosphere! The barkeeps are knowledgeable of the numerous libations there are to imbibe. There is no food menu, but you are obliged to bring your own sustenance or have it delivered. Located just off Main Street with access to the light rail this establishment is a perfect fit for your weekend sojourn in Mesa read more

Chupacabra Taproom - a row of beer taps - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Great selection of beers. Something for every taste and interest. We sat ourselves on the outdoor tables and what a great vibe. It's obvious the locals hang out here but what a great endorsement! Everyone was having a good time and enjoying themselves. read more

Looking for a great taproom? Of all people, my mom told me about this place and we decided to investigate. Parking was slightly difficult, but once we got inside it was small, quaint, family, flavorful, super chilled vibe. The bartenders were very friendly, super knowledgeable, and patient. There are community tables and the beer list is outstanding. I was so impressed with this taproom, that I bought myself, my brother, and my dad a shirt. This place is right off the light rail, so super easy access. Looking forward to hitting up this taproom as it cools off. I'd like to have a good beer while sitting outside enjoying great Arizona weather. read more

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Just a laid back cool place to have an ice cold draft beer. Knowledgeable friendly bartenders. Informative digital big screen menu, you can even try a sip to help you decide which one to order. Pizza is available in the food truck outside, you can bring it inside or eat at the outdoor tables. We didn't try it but people seemed to enjoy it. Open air with lots of bar seating. The place had a really chill, friendly vibe. read more

I like this little taproom in downtown Mesa. Chupacabra Taproom is a craft beer and wine bar just off of Main St. They named this place after a vampire-like monster that is popular in Latin American culture. It's been awesome seeing all these new places open up in downtown Mesa. Chupacabra has around 30 beers on tap. I like this place because of how laid back and intimate it is. The brick building is only around 900 square feet. They also have a sidewalk patio out front for extra seating. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers on tap. Chupacabra is a great place to come to if you are just wanting to drink a good beer and avoid crazy crowds. You can check out their beer selection on the Untappd app. read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Dog friendly. Pups will love it here. Excellent on tap selection. Wonderful patio and music selection. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Was out exploring downtown Mesa and popped in here to check it out. Definitely my kinda place. Lots of locals but welcoming to a newbie. Great tap list with a great selection of local beers. read more

Chupacabra Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The ambiance/ vibe here is great. The bartender was a one man show and very nice They don't serve food but there is a food truck that had some great tacos. It's a friendly dog place as they have a nice outdoor patio with misters. read more

Mom and I stopped in here for happy hour recently. As many times as I frequent downtown Mesa, this was my first time into Chupacabra. The bartender was super friendly and came out to our table to take our order instead of waiting for us to come to the bar. We had a few local beers and enjoyed some snacks we had brought into the bar with our beers. Definitely adding this spot to the list for beers in Mesa. read more