I have been back recently to this location and it was nice. We were quickly greeted by the bartender. We were not talking that loud and he heard our order and quickly poured them. I like that. The beer is good, and this time I tried a michelada as well. Also, quite good. There was a softball fundraiser for San Marcos High, so we also had the option to get some food in the parking lot which was amazing. As it was a warm day, the food went perfectly with the beer. For a great place for a beer with friends, this is the place. read more

We have been to this brewery a couple times before. The laid back atmosphere, great beer and awesome service has kept us going back. Shout out to Brian, the weekend bartender! read more

Dos Desperados Brewery - Negra Magnifico is my new favorite. - Breweries Near Me - San Marcos, California

As much as I've enjoyed their great beer that has been out shadowed by, selfish rude behavior at the Padres tailgate parking lot!!! in a front row area they've taken three spots. When asked nicely to move over a foot for the ladies chair, she said no actually she said you can wait five minutes and see if our friends are gonna show up!15 minutes later they're in the same spot no friends. Stay Classy SD! read more

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Beers were all very tasty. They have food trucks a few days a week. Bartenders were very cool. There's a good scene of regulars that are pretty welcoming. The atmosphere is pretty cool with lots of outlaw cowboy style decor. read more

Great place, friendly staff, and delicious beer. We enjoyed trying several tasters, and both found one we liked. Will be back!

Great beers and vibe. Quick service to get you a beer and great beer menu to choose from. I went with the Hazy Dazy ipa and ended up buying shirts and dog toy for my golden retriever because i liked it so much. Best part is that my dog loves her new toy! Also got to meet the head brew master and he told me Daisy is usually there Thursday nights. Will have to bring my pup in soon! read more

Dos Desperados Brewery - Hazy Daisy shirts and dog toy. She loves it! - Breweries Near Me - San Marcos, California

A great little spot to grab a delicious beer! Friendly, clean and fun! I love when they have a food truck visit too. Cheers

Quality brews with even more quality service. Full transparency: came here with an hour to kill and didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised. They have a full menu of IPA goodness for all y'all hop fans and it was tasty and all that jazz. Yours truly was more of a fan of the Belgian quad and the ghost pepper stout. The venue is well kept, clean and the beer tender couldn't have been more personable or helpful. Give them a go. read more

Great people and they go out of their way to support local events. Be loyal and go here.

Beers were solid! Service was first class, and even got a tour of the brewery and production. Ambiance was old western and fun read more

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I stopped by for Habaneeros IPA. Very tasty and not too spicy. Seems like a good place to go after work.

While I didn't love the beers, I liked them well enough. The place is very small but it's cozy enough and they have done a lot of good things with the space. It's casual and welcoming. I thought the lagers and stouts were good. The black cherry stout (sounds weird but it's not) was particularly delicious. I found the IPAs to be on the thin side. I appreciate that they have a good variety of styles to select from. 6 taster flights for $10 is a solid deal. You get to sample a lot of beers for a good price. They've got shuffleboard and cornhole and it's kid friendly, too. They've got a few snacks for sale inside or you can bring in outside food, no problem. Very friendly staff. read more

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Dog friendly brewery: yes. Kind staff: yes, very much so. Love how friendly the bartender was. Super dog friendly and the blood orange beer I had was great. My husband loved his Hef. read more

Dos Desperados Brewery - Blood orange beer and my sausage dog - Breweries Near Me - San Marcos, California

Best service and the best vibes. Brent is an awesome guy. He really gets to know people and makes a great effort to remember their names. The venue is nice and intimate but also very spacious. The beer tastes great! Really recommend the blood orange beer or the micheladas! read more

Came in with a Groupon for two pints and two crowlers on our way to Harrah's in Funner. I was surprised it was quiet for a Saturday, but happy it meant we could snag a spot at the bar. The beertender was super friendly and we enjoyed chatting with him. Nice, chill place to grab a beer- we plan to return (and hopefully meet Daisy)! read more

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Friendly folks that conjure good times, a laugh or two and some honestly good flavor nuanced craft beer Food comes by way of hand-selected food trucks and the atmosphere is down-right comfortably enjoyable. Be sure to sit and sip a variety of great beers! You gotta check out Dos. read more

Great beers, great staff, great beer club members. Fun parties with live music and food trucks. Beertenders are very knowledgeable and outgoing. Play good music or good movies and take requests. Highly recommend! read more

Only had beers, which were pretty good; nothing to write home about but nothing to be mad about. Extensive tap list and food menu both. Really nice staff and really prompt service. Kitschy wild west outlaw theme. Much more space both inside and outside than you would expect pulling up. read more

So happy this brewery is open again. Even with social distancing guidelines in effect, the atmosphere is friendly and warm. I like the Blood Orange IPA while my husband prefers the Hazy Daisy. Love the Classic Rock music playing too! Daria helped us out with her great attitude and we got food from the food truck outside. So great to get out to one of our favorite local breweries! Thanks Dos Desperados! read more

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Good beer, friendly staff,plenty of room inside, plenty of parking and a great Groupon deal!

One word: QUALITY! I hope this brewer does not go big! (Being selfish...breweries who go big sometimes compromise on the quality. I hope for your success!) place has some high quality brew. Flavor, freshness, mouthfeel... the brews have it all. Highly recommended! I was on vacation and stopped by to check it out. Bart was patient with me while I tasted and ended up taking home a couple of crowls and couple of can packs. Regretted not taking more crowls of the habanero! This brew blows out habanero sculpin out of the water (punt intended). read more

Good selection of beers and an interesting branding campaign. One of the lesser known spots that should not be overlooked. read more

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What a friendly and warm experience! After trying Hazy Daisy at Phil's BBQ, I decided to visit the source. What a great time. Those working and drinking seemed one happy family and answered many of our questions - even before we had asked them. Highly recommend read more

Definitely a locals haunt but no matter! I stopped by after being told I couldn't check into my hotel until 4:00, right on the nose. Sure there are other breweries near by but I like checking out hole in the wall places. The service was friendly and quick. The Hefe was about what I expected. Give them a try if you're in the area and looking for something new! read more

Terribly busy, had to wait forever for my ipa, very loud and then the mariachis way louder... great for business because of it's popularity but too small for a super crowded place. Was there on a Saturday evening and then they close way too early Booooo read more

Great beer! Came here tonight on a Wednesday to grab a quick drink after the long day of work & I'm quite happy that I did! It was fairly quiet but I got to try their new holiday stout, their oatmeal stout with vanilla & nutmeg and watch the college basketball game going on. I've been here before and I must say, this place does not seem to get the exposure it needs. Living right up the street I almost always head to vista or oceanside for brews and after tonight- realized this place is just as good. Their beer selection ranges from a red to cream ale to IPA & Oatmeal Stout - all of which are good mind you & it's located right behind the Edwards movies in the industrials behind San Marcos blvd. I definitely recommend this place to try out- it seems to be less busy which is sometimes a good thing when you want to steer clear of the loud bar scene and the place initially has a large bar that's pretty welcoming. I'll have to be back soon as I found out they do trivia on Thursday nights and will soon be hosting open mic. Glad San Marcos has this gem! :) read more

Dos Desperados Brewery - Holiday stout- Their Oatmeal Stout with nutmeg & vanilla! - Breweries Near Me - San Marcos, California

I came to Dos Desperados after stopping at the nearby Rip Current location. Maybe it was the relative superiority of Rip Current's offerings (they were Great American Beer Festival 2015 Very Small Brewery of the Year, after all), but I ended up unimpressed with Dos Desperados. It may well appeal to you, but it wasn't my mug of beer, so to speak. Service was decent, but there were two groups of regulars at the bar and they got all the bartender's attention--the usual and admittedly very human service flaw I see at locations that don't draw new people very often. Unfortunately, on my visit at least, the regulars weren't the sort of people I would want to spend time with. Classic bro/toxic masculinity BS. I'm not kidding: There was very nearly a fist fight between a regular and an off-duty bartender, something I have never seen at a craft brewery. On a different day, maybe the service/clientele issues would have been different. Don't let my experience on those fronts keep you away. However, the beer wasn't up to San Diego standards, in my opinion. Of the four beers I tried, one was literally the worst beer I've ever rated (out of nearly 1000 beers) and the other three were "meh" to "average." Other folks seem to like the place and the beer, so take my review here with a grain of salt. I'm on a quest to visit every brewery and tasting room in San Diego (this was my 163rd review). read more

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We were desperately looking for a great place to hold my retirement party. After having been recommended Dos Desperados Brewery by Aaron (the best Taquero on the planet) I called Steve (the Owner) and made plans to hold my party here. It could not have been easier and Steve could not have been more accommodating. We met up with Dan, the bartender, to discuss the particulars and let me tell you, we were sold in seconds. This freakin guy not only knows his stuff, but is the most welcoming, friendly, and easy going dude you could ever want taking care of you. From the set-up, to the drink specials, to making sure everything was perfect, the entire experience from top to bottom was superb and the most pleasurable and memorable experience I will take into my retirement days. And the PRICE was more than right! My family, my co-workers, and my best friends all showed up to sample and drink some of the finest beers around while enjoying some true fellowship and conversation. (Bourbon Aged Stout is my personal favorite.) We bought everyone their first round, and then had all-you-can-eat street tacos. For 6 hours, we talked, we laughed, we told war stories, we reminisced, and everyone can say they were well taken care of. Dan and his crew went to great lengths to make sure everyone had a great time, and we ended up closing the place down at 10PM. Steve and Dora showed up to greet us and make us feel like family. We cannot thank them, Dan and the staff for making this transition of our lives into retirement a true joy and as easy as you could ever want it. And for my law enforcement buddies that are looking for a great place to have your retirement party, please consider Dos Desperados. The beer, the staff, the atmosphere is everything you could ever hope for and more. THANK YOU STEVE, DORA AND *****DAN THE FREAKIN MAN***** for making my retirement party everything I hoped it would be. And to all my Border Patrol, Mean Green Family that was there to see me off; Honor first, honor always! read more

Hey there cowboys... tucked into an unassuming area of San Marcos is one of your new favorite breweries. It's one of mine for sure, and I'm a beer guru ;-) I wish this was closer to my house! It was a random pick for our three-brewery tour and we're so glad we pulled it. Very friendly staff (Justin was working.... man, I hope I got his name right!). Plenty of room to mingle, play corn hole and walk around. Did I mention an excellent and diverse selection of beers? If you want to get adventurous, have the Half-and-Half (I think that's what it's called) which is 1/2 their Sultry Stout and Habeerneros IPA (which has kick, but not as 'fu*k off' as the Habanero Sculpin). read more

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Great place for drinks me and my wife went searching in out new area where we live and found This gem Steve was great helped with selection And any questions we had we will be back for sure Thanks Steve read more

We think their beers are better than average and like the Western theme of the brewery. The owner is very hands on and can usually be found working at the business. Recently, we attended the Pancho Villa birthday celebration. It was a fun time full of beers, tacos and a mariachi band. Dos Desperados beers can also usually be found at local yearly events such as Taste of San Marcos or the Tamale Festival in Escondido. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

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Dos Desperados shines in the sea of San Marcos Breweries. If taken literally the name implies a desperate criminal, but what is in a name? The upstanding folks at Dos Desperados can hold their heads high and serve their local craft brew to the most fastidious patrons. I have been here twice, the first time was at a Yelp brewventure and I paid more attention to my amigos than the brewery itself. When I returned last week I was pleasantly surprised to have awesome an brewtender who was polite and soft spoken. But what I enjoyed even more than the brewery itself is the Ruff RYEder beer, an excellent rye IPA. This hoppy beer deserves to be a permanent fixture on the menu, it is excellent. Dos Desperados, keep up the good work. ¡Hasta la vista! read more

Got the Red Ale & Brumoso Juicy IPA. Both beers were great, but the Red is a must have! Friendly service - relaxed, fun atmosphere. read more

Dos Desperados Brewery - Ruffian Red Ale & Brumoso Juicy IPA - Breweries Near Me - San Marcos, California

Hands down the best Brewery in North County. Their beer is exceptional Best Hazy in California and Arizona.

Thank you for being open on 4th of July! Perfect location to watch the fireworks in San Marcos because you can grab a couple of beers, leave your tab open, walk outside & get a great view of the show, then come back in & order more beer! Blueberry Hefeweizen: Light, refreshing, very, very subtle hint of blueberry. Tres Amigos Tripple: A must order! Actually, order 3 because it is that good! Goes down smooth, great taste, & pretty strong so be careful because it can hit you quickly! read more

Dos Desperados is one of the best new breweries that I have been to for a while. I love the fun theme, decorations, and atmosphere. The owner was super nice and took good care of us. The tasting room was clean, cool and they have pretzels so yay! Now to the most important part, the beer. They had a great variety, something for everyone. Our group tried all of the beers they had and every single one was awesome! I mean really, all 4 of us were happy and loved all of the beers. Each was true to its style and had great taste. My favorites were the the spicy Scottish ale and the cream ale. I will be visiting here again soon. read more

Dos Desperados Brewery - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - San Marcos, California

So good! In case you haven't noticed, I make it to a brewery or two. Dos Desperados is one of the good guys. The beers are good and reasonably priced, the decor is nice, and the employees are great. There are enough beers on tap that there should be something for most people to sip. I'd certainly recommend Mamacita's Creme Ale for the Miller Lite crew, and the Vanilla Oatmeal Stout, the Double Dealer, or the Gunsmoke for the initiated. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner Steve, who is just a genuinely nice guy and really enjoys what he is doing. How could you not when you get to make and serve beer all day? read more

Dos Desperados Brewery - Breweries Near Me - San Marcos, California

Discovered this new brewery on the SD Breweries App and was not disappointed! You can really taste the individual flavors in each of the beers and the tasting room is top notch!!!!! Tons of tables with flat screen Tvs all over to catch the football game. Steve, the owner, has such pride in his craft and it comes through in his beer and tasting room. Check out this new local brewery and you will be happy! The Farmhouse is super tasty! read more

Dos Desperados Brewery - Beer List - Breweries Near Me - San Marcos, California

This brewery is a hidden gem! Small and very friendly. The owners were running it and constantly interacting with the customers. I prefer blonde ales and I remember the Mamacitas being very tasty. My husband and I found this place by driving by because we saw a pop up and lots of people standing outside. It turns out that there was a grilled cheese event going on, that I wish we would have known about! It was too late to buy in, but instead we enjoyed the game with a couple of beers and tasters. Apparently, they constantly have events there that are advertised on their Facebook page. Will definitely be following them on Facebook. read more

We stopped here for the first time last night, Friday. Amazing beer selection! My faves were the Irish oatmeal stout, Belgian trippel, two timer Scottish ale, and the Che Che IPA. The taproom is nice, done with a slightly southwest flavor. There is plenty of room with 4 or 5 tables, a big bar, and a table/shelf around the outside. Live music too, and the NZ meat pie truck was there. read more

Dos Desperados Brewery - The taster rack. Delicious! - Breweries Near Me - San Marcos, California