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    Aztec Brewery

    4.3 (172 reviews)
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    Frank R.

    this place is so much fun very nice crowd of people there. Everyone was friendly. The drinks were really good. Some of the beer was very sweet. I really liked the ginger beer. That one is not too sweet. The band that was playing last night was really good. I will definitely come back to this place. hope you enjoy the photos.

    Small stage and room for dancing.
    Veronica G.

    This small brewery is tucked away in the cul de sac of an industrial park in Vista. Look closely to find their tiny sign as you enter the driveway. They don't serve food, but they do have food trucks. On the night I was there, it was a taco truck with fantastic food. I was actually there to see a concert, so I didn't drink any beer. I tried the cucumber, basil seltzer, which was excellent. The music was great with nice sound quality in the room. Great little brewery!

    Jay K.

    Fantastic Musicians all week. Big fan of Blues Mondays, Open Mic Night Thursdays and weekend live bands! I am a non drinker and still love the place. They treat you like family. Tacos by deathtacos/Taco are incredible! Even other Sunday is Jazz night with stunningly awesome musicians.

    Live music
    Denisse R.

    Ginally visited Aztec Brewery after our friend invited us to see him play. It is hidden in an industrial area but following Google maps let us to the right place! We brought food from Albertacos since they don't serve food there. However we did find that you can have Leucadia Pizzeria delivered here which is nice. I decided to get a flight of tasters to try out multiple beer selections, this being my first time and all. I will say that the Mexican lager was my favorite. One tip would be to please serve colder beers. I dont know if this was just this instance but I feel like they weren't very cold and I felt rushed to drink them since I hate drinking warm beer. All in all, good place to catch some live music.

    Sarah P.

    The beers and well priced and you can listen to live music ! The bartenders will recommend and let you taste as well

    Incredible Live music venue, great beer (loved the grapefruit one!), great people, talented owners, family owned and operated! great food outback too! This place has good vibes and good times, I suggest you support this place often! I'm just visiting the area and they were so welcomin, I even made new friends.

    The Band Hangman Saturday night for a show #rockon
    Brandi P.

    We went to see the Band Hangman play over the weekend and wasn't sure what to expect but what a great venue and really good beer. They have a great variety of beers. I am not a big IPA fan but our friends really liked their IPAs and thought they were some of the best they've had so far. My favorite was the Coffee Blonde, with a hint of coffee and not heavy it was very tasty. I also tried the Macaroon which is nut brown ale with coconut and vanilla. I usually go for the darker beers and I love coconut so this was a match made in heaven for me. They have a nice sized stage and the sound is amazing. The staff is really friendly and helpful. Great place to hangout and grab a beer. Therr was food truck there Saturday with some tasty grub. Aztec Brewing has different events (like open mic night on Thursdays) and various bands. Check out their website for the schedule. Cool place for sure

    Sylvain B.

    Lovely little brewery offering a very cozy atmosphere a nice stage and great live music (especially on Thursday's open mic evenings). That brewery looks more like a concert venue than a bar! They offer a rather small selection of excellent locally crafted beers. Prices are reasonable, the staff is very friendly and very welcoming. It looks like there is always a food truck in the back of the venue. Despite the location is a bit odd (in the end of a business park), I recommend this small brewery for few cold ones or for a concert with friends. A plus for the Hibiscus Wheat beer.

    Fun live music crowd
    Colleen L.

    -great beer -live entertainment -ample parking -friendly staff One of my favorite spots to enjoy craft beer and music. It's the perfect combination of drinks and entertainment! Acts range from jazz to karaoke to theme nights and comedy. My favorite beer (so far!) is the amber. For non-drinkers they offer a great cold brew coffee as well. If you get hungry, food is available from other local businesses which they are happy to refer and help you find.

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    Bonnie G.

    Oh, Aztec Brewery...definitely a poor (no pun intend) start to the best week of 2016. After my partner in crime arrived into town, I knew it had been a long day for him. My first instinct was to take him to a brewery he had never tried. Aztec Brewery was on the agenda. Well, I thought Aztec Brewery was a brewery, not a small theater with the sound system of Madison Square Garden. I really don't remember much after that (not from drinking, but simply based on the fact that my brain was on fire from the over-amplified noise)...except how loud it was, how I can't believe two people sat right infront of the blaring speakers for an insane amount of time, how the beertenders survived all that noise, and how my partner in crime and I sat two feet from each other at the other end of the theater and still couldn't hear each other. Moto Deli was here...but it's just impossible to stay, eat, and enjoy a few brews. Did I mention the loud sound system? If not, the music was super loud. Wait...beer. Right. Aztec Brewery is responsible for two things- 1. I'll definitely need a hearing aid simply from my short visit to this brewery thanks to the sound system 2. Making a really solid Macaroon Nut Brown. It's delicious. I know I had other beer in my flight but who cared. The Macaroon Nut Brown stole the show. Ask me if I'll be back. What? I can't hear you.

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    Awesome atmosphere. Amazing music - Warm owners - Great beer! Check it out - you won't be disappointed. A hidden treasure in Vista.

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    Went here for a fundraiser it was cute little atmosphere, live music and good beer. A hidden gem in vista !

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    2 years ago

    Very friendly brewery with tasty beer. I enjoy the live music, open mics, and jazz jams. 10/10 recommend

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    Aztec is awesome! Probably the best open mic night that I have ever seen. Everyone is great! Highly recommended!

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    Very nice and friendly bar, good music and they hosted my friends birthday party. Beer and hard ginger ale is my recommendation.

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    This place SLAPS! The beer variety they have has a lot of bangers to choose from and the sound of of their stage is clear and LOUD! Love it.

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    Ask the Community - Aztec Brewery

    Are there any gluten free beers or nonalcoholic choices?

    Although we do not have any gluten free beers we do have gluten free seltzers.

    Hi Claudia, what beers do you have available at this time?

    Be sure to check our website for the current list of beers. Aztecbrewery.com/aztecbeers.html As of today we have:… Read more

    Are there any gluten-free beers available?

    We currently have gluten free seltzers

    Are you guys dog friendly?

    Yes we love dogs - we have little treats for them too. But they must be on a leash and close to their owners at all times as some people do not love dogs. Have to make everyone happy.

    Do they serve wine?

    No we cannot legally serve wine because we are a brewing company and this is our tasting room. We often have beer that has been aged in wine barrels though.

    Do they serve wine or beer only?

    Yup

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    Review Highlights - Aztec Brewery

    . Hibiscus Wheat - My favorite of their beers and one of my favorites of our whole tour

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    View from our table.

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    The bar area and beers on tap.

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    0.3 mi
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    Service was good but food options weren't as numerous as expected. Obviously this is more of a pub…read morethan a restaurant so if your main objective is food and not beer then other options might be considered for dining. Parking not too difficult.

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