Talk about a place with the perfect beach town vibe. It's all open air with indoor and outdoor dining spaces being seamless. There's a bar to sit at right next to where you order. We came down from up north for lunch on Taco Tuesday. They have a special menu for that day. Fortunately it includes their soon to be famous birria egg rolls. We walked up and placed our beer and food orders. Everything was delivered quickly. The tacos were overflowing their tortilla bases! The egg rolls were up to the hype. They have a bunch of their own beers on tap in a wide range of styles. read more

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Really cool hipster brewery in the surf ghetto. My son was across the street at Fight Strong and I thought hey I've been reading about this place and I just moved to the neighborhood. I had to check it out. Really cool vibe. I got a beer. I think it was 16 ounces and I think it was $10. Felt a little bit expensive. Maybe I'm just getting old and everything seems expensive. Tasted solid. I wish I had some more healthier food varieties and everything wasn't fried in the fryer but a really cool place. I even bought a hat. I'm pretending I'm a local even though I've lived here 25 days now. I'll definitely be back and I'll bring my dog that seems to be the vibe at this place. read more

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Good food and friendly service. A friend and I came by for lunch after a hike in the area. Neither of us had been before, but it was conveniently located and looked nice--clean, open, airy, and not too crowded on a Thursday around noon. We sat at the bar, but didn't actually end up trying any of the beers (although I thought about it). We opted for Diet Cokes instead--maybe next time. I had the veggie sandwich with fries, and my friend had the cheeseburger and fried cheese curds. All were really delicious, the fries being especially good. We agreed that the cheese curds might've been too much for us. I don't know what we were thinking, ordering DEEP FRIED CHEESE--maybe that we were still teenagers?! They didn't have a ton of vegetarian or vegan options, but I really enjoyed my sandwich. Our server was genial and efficient, and we had a lovely time. Would like to try again, with some beers next time. read more

Los Molinos Beer - Veggie sandwich and fries - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Still no improvement on getting parents to controls their children so people who want a childfree zone or properly look after their children or leave them at home can enjoy their time. The brewery can put unruled and controls that parents should follow, or set up a family area. Tripping over a kid running around and only just avoiding badly hurting myself or the kid is bad enough, luckily no broken glass involved. Literally an accident waiting to happen. read more

Cute location, street parking, large patio seating area (lots of kids and dogs). Good size beer selection, we're a hazy's and sours group. They do offer food but it's typical bar food quality. Staff does their best to keep the outside area clean but, they appeared to be short staffed during our visit. There were also long lines at the register to order more drinks each time, no table service. They do have a cute feature - they offer postcards for free, fill them out there and drop with the cashier before you leave and the mail them for free! They also have live music certain days. read more

A group of us went here on a Sunday afternoon to watch games. There are a limited amount of TVs, however the food and beer were both great. I ordered the fried pickles, nachos and Birria egg rolls. Egg rolls a much try! I had a flight. I wanted to try so many beers. Besides the beer the cider and wine were great! The line to order went quick and staff were very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend paying this brewery a visit. read more

Los Molinos Beer - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

Los Molinos is one of the best breweries in San Clemente. Tucked away on Calle De Los Molinos, it's a beautiful spot to enjoy a beer in the cool ocean breeze. The indoor / outdoor area is great for sitting and relaxing in the sun. Super dog friendly and live music on weekend afternoons. The beer selection is fantastic and service is quick. This is a great hangout spot to watch a game or just enjoy the quiet sunny environment. read more

Los Molinos Beer - Hazy IPA - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

Came here post-holiday party at my university department, which means my social battery was at 3%, my tolerance for nonsense was low, my name tag was still dangling from my sweater, and my need for beer was critical. Oh, I also had on a party hat I made people wear, still on my head like a dunce cap. Luckily, this is my date's friend's brewery, and I do love beer, so the odds were in everyone's favor. Important context: There was no food. None. Due to a combination of my date's questionable planning and my own heroic tardiness (I blame the professors who made me into an academic diplomat), we arrived after the kitchen closed. devastating. (BUT I did have leftovers from the holiday party after my department chair expressed his concerns for me after I talked about hole-digging behind our building as a team-building activity for 15 min... but I'm also a 5th year PhD student, so you can't really blame me for being enthusiastic about everything not-my-dissertation) That said: Excellent West Coast beers. Crisp and clean. The kind that revives you after too much small talk and forced cheer. Dog friendly. Emotional support dogs everywhere. Morale improved instantly. Healing occurred. I think even my dog healed. Kind date. Noteworthy. Handled my exhausted, mildly feral energy with care and grace. (he bought me beers) I was gifted a Mexican lager from a kind beertender after closing. Unexpected. Generous. Tear-inducing. It was the plot twist that redeemed the entire evening. Despite the hunger, fatigue, and being one mild inconvenience away from ghosting the whole night, this ended up being a genuinely lovely experience. The beer, the staff, and the warmth of the place did all the heavy lifting. Would absolutely return-- But next time, I'm making very sure the kitchen is open :) P.S. My date wishes to also emphasize that *I was late*. But what's a girl supposed to do when professors lean on her to convince undergrads that professors aren't terrifying lions? Exactly. read more

Great local brewery with good food, good beer and a relaxing atmosphere. Came here with the family and the dog. We had the birria egg rolls (terrific) and fried pickle chips (amazing). I started with the pickle lager beer - it was refreshing and good. For my main, I had the cheeseburger (great with a little kick) and I chose the side salad with Asian vinaigrette. I also tried a couple bites of the fried chicken sandwich (really good) and the ban mi (just ok). Also tried another of their lagers but the pickle beer was better. We sat outside on nice picnic tables. There were plenty of dogs but my dog was well behaved and just hung with us. Will definitely be back, read more

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First time here! The burger with mixed greens was very fresh, savory, juicy, flavorful, and delicious. Also, the fries, were super, crispy, crunchy, salty, and the ketchup was sweet and tangy, good service, nice atmosphere with upbeat music, and I had an excellent experience today. read more

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Fantastic experience! The drinks were well-crafted, the food was flavorful and satisfying, and the ambiance was chill and inviting. The staff was friendly and attentive, which made the visit even better. I'd definitely come back--10/10! Especially when they have live music nights!!! read more

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Definitely glad we came this way. They participated in the beer passport which was cool. Except the service at the beginning seemed a bit cold because we were there for the passport. When we ordered our second beers and food, service seemed to change drastically. I guess sometimes you can help it as a human being. Anyhow, bedsides the point, everyone there was nice. The French fries were some of the best we've had in a while. The cheese curds were decent - and I've had legitimate cheese curds from Wisconsin so I feel like that's saying something! Their pretzel was good. And they gave the right amount of cheese and mustard dip. There's nothing like a place that give you more pretzel than cheese dip but this place didn't disappoint. The Mexican lager I had was a solid Mexican lager. I tried their pickle beer and surprisingly, it was really good! I do like pickled vegetables with beer occasionally. I wouldn't have thought pickle beer would be good but it's a good balance. All in all, I would come here again. Kid friendly. Clean bathrooms. read more

This is the perfect beach town brewery. It's all open air with covered and sunlit seating. They have a big selection of their own beers. We went on Taco Tuesday and the menu was almost all Mexican food Yay! It's order at the bar and then food is brought out to your table. I love a brewery with a kitchen that's open weekdays. Day drinking! read more

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My partner and I stopped in here after doing some sightseeing in Laguna Beach and before meeting a friend in Oceanside. The place is very open to the outside where the whole place feels much like an outdoor patio. The food looked delicious, we wanted to order the German pretzel with cheese curds but they were on brunch and not serving that. The beers we had were great! I got the Czech Pilsner and a couple Hazy's and I would try this place again if I happen to be in the area! read more

Still the best beer and vibe in town a must stop on your way to SD or LA. The beers are amazing and the foods are spot on! read more

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Los Molinos not only has a wide variety of tasty beers, they also have great food as well! I love that they host a wide variety of events, like trivia on Wednesdays, the SC Art Crawl (on the last Thursday of the month), live bands, comedy and much more! Everyone who works here is super kind and very chill. It's a classic SC vibe. Also, a great thing to note is that they have 17 new pieces of art for sale! I love the ones with the flowers and stripes. Great addition to an already cool spot. Go check it out! read more

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Went for dinner and Gilmore Girls trivia and had a blast. Food was great, so was atmosphere. Busy night, they could have used another server or two, but the server we had was great and did her best! read more

This is a great spot, little parking but wonderful atmosphere and nice staff. This the only restaurant in san Clemente that has zero pricing on their food menu. It was not a pleasant surprise that two appetizers costed $50 for a brewery. The food was good but this is not a steakhouse for the prices. Similarly, they advertise alcohol slushies on their menu for $5, but charged merely double after pouring the drinks. read more

We met my brother here for a catch up session. I wasn't aware this place existed but it was busy on a Friday evening. A hidden gem that only the locals know about! They have good beer, great service and surprisingly the food is pretty good. Our table ordered the fried chicken sandwich, the pork banh mi sandwich, the huge soft pretzel and cheese curds and the birria egg rolls. All were very tasty ! The pale ale and hazy IPA were the table's favorites. During peak hours it is difficult to find parking but persistence pays off once you do! read more

Los Molinos Beer - Soft pretzel and cheese curds were delicious! - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

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My family and I had a great time at Los Molinos Beer! This brewery is great because they serve their own brews, brews from other companies, and lots of delicious food! The atmosphere is great with wood and plants, and overall it just fits the vibe of San Clemente! This brewery is awesome because it is family and dog friendly too. The service here was super friendly and helpful! I may have accidentally spilled my whole drink and a friendly staff member helped me clean it up and event brought me new drink on the house. To eat we all shared a quesadilla and giant pretzel with cheese curds. Both options were great! To drink I tried one of their seltzers with guava and it was yummy! read more

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Heading home from LA we decided to make a pit stop. Being a bar food slob we stopped by a local beer company & it was so nice. Awesome patio with so much seating & as few tables inside as well. Birria Rolls, Carnitas Sandwich & chicken tenders were all exactly on par & great portions. Lots of smiles and locals talking to staff, great place to hang. thanks guys! read more

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I tried "Czech Out That Saaz" Czech Pilsner, and wow so crisp and refreshing, absolutely delicious! I also had the Peach Sing Seltzer, which was sweet, juicy, and super tasty definitely a one-and-done kind of treat. My friend went for the Surf Ghetto and said it was perfect for a hot day. I love the chill, local San Clemente vibe at Los Molinos Brewery it feels super welcoming and laid-back. Plus, their wings? So tasty and flavorful! They also have wine in case you're not craving a nice cold beer. The bartenders are very attentive and welcoming as well. Highly recommend stopping by for good drinks, good food, and that perfect coastal vibe. read more

Los Molinos Beer - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

San Clemente Beer, guest beer & wine. cheese curds have a good stringy pull . Inside & outside tables & bar seats . Couple tvs playing baseball and dog friendly !! Shhh don't tell anyone ! read more

Los Molinos Beer - Cheese curds and Beverages - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

First time here It's off the beaten path but worth trying to find if you are down in San Clemente. Good beer and good meals. The ambiance, staff, and food were great. We came here with our team in between baseball games at Steed. If you know, you know...baseball mom. read more

Los Molinos Beer - Rewarding myself 1 of 2 baseball games done for this mom. - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Cute place to hang with the family. The service was weird. I ordered wine, a beer, and a soda for my kid and the girl that helped us seemed annoyed to be helping us. The service definitely did not match the vibes of the brewery. I may give it another try and see if the service is better. read more

Los Molinos Beer - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

I like the atmosphere, the open air seating, and the multiple menu and beverage options. I didn't have a beer (I almost feel guilty saying that for a place like this!), but I did enjoy a canned pineapple margarita, and a frozen rosé, In addition, the chicken tenders and fries were very tasty. Customer service was friendly and efficient. I was there on a cool, rainy day, but the atmosphere and vibe still made it feel festive, regardless of the weather! read more

Convenient great fun open air brewery & taproom. Casual fun pub fair on the menu as well.

This is a very local place, the food could have been good except it came out barely warm

Came here for brunch with a larger group. The food sounded terrific and I had the Carnitas eggs benedicto. In theory, it sounded so great and looked wonderful. But in reality, it honestly was very tasteless. Neither the carnitas nor the sauce tasted like much. In addition, the staff could be friendlier. The person at the cash register never once cracked a smile and I felt like we were inconveniencing her by ordering. Kind of left me with an odd feeling. read more

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Really good solid food. They had a limited lunch and regular menu, but a good variety (ramen, burgers, and burritos). They initially messed up the food order but quickly corrected it and even gave us an extra dish - very nice. The beer selection here is amazing -- if only a bar, I'd give it a 5, but the food pulled it down to a 3. Again, we'd come back but nothing extremely extraordinary. The restaurant is nice and outside vibes are cool, though. read more

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Tucked into a somewhat industrialized part of San Clemente. Street parking only. Laid back, beachy vibe. My boyfriend and I used our Pint Life beer passport to redeem a beer each and ordered food - banh mi sandwich with fries and birria egg rolls. We split both and they were delicious! They also had a brunch menu but it's only until 2pm on the weekends. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and it was just the right amount of busy, but did begin to pick up when we left around 6pm. read more

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The grass fed burger was yummy!! The vibe is really chill to grab grub and drinks. There is outside and inside bench seating. read more

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I absolutely love this spot and wish we came here from the get go. The outdoor seating and indoor seating spaces were great. Very dog friendly here. Staff was friendly and attentive and the ambiance was cool and casual. I ordered the Mexican lager and thought it was delicious. I additionally ordered the birria egg rolls (sooooo good) and the pretzel with cheese and mustard. I loved the pretzel and the cheese curds that came with it, my friend didn't. It was deliciously dough'y although it was SMOTHERED in salt (my only complaint on the pretzel). read more

Los Molinos Beer - Birria egg rolls, pretzel with cheese curds - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

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We love coming here. Very chill vibe, kid and pet friendly, great food! Only downside is they only service brunch up until 3:00pm on weekends, so we often find ourselves not going because we don't want brunch. read more

We love this place. Service is great, food is yummy, you can't beat the vibe. But the kids. Running around. Screaming. I wish breweries could either have a designated kid area or a "no one under 21 allowed after 5 pm" rule. My friends and I want to unwind, relax, and enjoy a cold one in peace. Even a kids free day or two would be great. Just sayin! read more

Los Molinos Beer - Super cool patio - Brewpubs Near Me - San Clemente, California

Los Molinas Beer is over by the Rainbow Sandals Store in North San Clemente. Plenty of street parking and a lot across the street. The place has a breezy indoor/outdoor vibe. Great beer, wonderful sangria, amazing foods! From start to finish great experience. Pet friendly throughout. They sell wine, beer and merch. A new favorite and great addition to the local craft scene. Cheers! read more

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I can't believe I've never been here before!!! Came over the weekend, the band they had playing was great. The vibes were immaculate, although I didn't get any food...all the food around me looked so yum! Great staff, and a PICKLE LAGER?! Incredible I had 3. Going to be my new favorite spot in my favorite city!!! read more

If San Clemente had a rust belt, Los Molinos would be its beating heart. Tucked away in the forgotten folds of the North Beach sector--where tourists don't wander and locals don't need a sign to find their way--this brewery hums with authenticity. No polished façade. No Instagram bait. Just the low hum of conversation, the clink of pint glasses, and the unmistakable sense that this place matters. Los Molinos isn't just a micro brewery--it's a clubhouse for the blue-collar soul. Welders, surfers, kitchen rats, and 9-to-5ers shoulder up at picnic tables and lean into the night. The beer? Solid. The food? Better than you'd expect. The vibe? Pure surf-grunge, like something scraped off the edge of a well-loved longboard. It's the kind of place where flip-flops and steel-toed boots live in harmony. Where nobody gives a damn what you're drinking, only that you're here, part of it. No pretension. No curated playlists or flight boards with tasting notes. Just cold beer, community, and a rhythm all its own. You don't find Los Molinos. It finds you--if you're lucky. read more

So my wife and I are in CA to celebrate her sister's marriage, and decided to take a stroll down to this gem of a find, Los Molinos Beer, I saw while we were in an Uber our way to our hotel. Lemme just say we were very happy and satisfied with our visit here! Their selection of brewed-in-house beers are amazing! My wife had the Cutie, and I had an IPA (apologies, forgot the name, but ask them for the locals' favorite!), which were refreshing, ice cold and delicious! Then came the food! Deeeeelish! Their birria egg rolls were nothing short of ah-mazing!! Who would think, Mexican-braised goat meat, stuffed in an egg roll! My wife had their chicken tender and fries, again the Mmmmmm a great selection. What may seem basic was also very well prepped! The chicken was actual chicken, not some compressed pieces of who knows what, and the fries were crisped just right! Lastly, the staff and ambiance were great! Very friendly, and willing to answer questions about their beer, and sampling said beers too! The outside seating was very clean and refreshing! A great break from the madness of NYC (though I will always love NYC thee most, I did really enjoy such a wonderful eve with my wife amongst palm trees and a setting sun!) If ever back this way, we'll be back! Cheers! read more

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Great indoor/outdoor restaurant/brewery. The staff is always super nice, the beers are delicious, food is good and it has an upbeat friendly vibe! read more