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    Chupacabra Taproom

    4.9 (170 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Pubs, Wine Bars
    Closed 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    CHUPACABRA TAPROOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box

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    Chad S.

    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!!

    Rosita L.

    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.

    Calista S.

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

    Great vibes!
    Celia V.

    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!

    Lyndsay S.

    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.

    Bailey L.

    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!

    Chill AF on a Tuesday at Chupa :)
    Christina M.

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

    Jamie O.

    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.

    Monica O.

    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!

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    Great local and regional beer selection and awesome outdoor patio. Great place for cards and chilling!

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    Love this place. Beer selection is amazing and everyone is just so nice. You must stop in if you are in the area.

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    Clean bathrooms, nice staff, and unpretentious for a taproom. Would be cool to see some local bands play the patio or inside

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    The guava smoothie beer was DELICIOUS!!!! Had hints of banana and pineapple I believe. You can take your doggies as well

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    4 years ago

    My first time, and I love it! The place was packed, great vibe, cold beer and a food truck! I'll be back for sure.

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    Not bad - very limited seating, NO FOOD and parking can be hard to fine. What makes up for it is the beer and the wait staff. Worth trying.

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    Awesome new addition to downtown Mesa! Great atmosphere, awesome beer/wine selection and super friendly fun people!

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    Cute spot. Great beer, great time, great food truck choices. Would absolutely recommend this to my friends and family...

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    It was my first time out in downtown Mesa and did a little bit of bar hopping on a Sunday evening.

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