Aztec Brewery made a great first impression on me, especially from a design and usability standpoint. One of the first things I noticed was how the entrance and back exit are positioned on opposite ends of the venue. It creates a natural flow through the entire space, making it easy to move around without feeling crowded or bottlenecked. It's a small detail, but it makes the venue feel open and well thought out. As someone who's both a student and someone who occasionally needs a place to lock in and get work done, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Wi-Fi was available and that the access information was clearly visible. Strong Wi-Fi is a must, must, must for me, and it's always appreciated when a venue makes connectivity easy instead of turning it into a scavenger hunt. While I wasn't particularly hungry during my visit, there was a food vendor ready to take orders, and I noticed quite a few dishes being brought out to other patrons that looked really good. Based on what I saw, I'd definitely consider trying the food on a future visit. The service was another highlight. Staff were welcoming, attentive, and efficient. Drinks arrived quickly, questions were answered without hesitation, and the overall experience felt inviting from start to finish. Aztec Brewery feels like one of those places that successfully balances being a neighborhood gathering spot, a live music venue, and a comfortable place to spend time with friends. Whether you're there for a drink, the music, the Wi-Fi, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere, it's a venue that's easy to recommend and one I'd happily visit again. read more

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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.

My visit here was for a private memorial event for a former employee of mine. I was impressed with the function space, bar service, and Aztec brews. Finding this location was somewhat difficult, but that won't deter me from returning for another visit under happier circumstances. read more

This is such an awesome place. They have regular music events going on from open mic to bands. They even do jam sessions here. They will also have a food truck out back for the customers. Feel free to bring your pup! And they even have snacks and sodas for those who do not drink. Definitely a great local spot! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Good beer and nice ambience. Both times we were there fir Monday blues jam, enjoyed the music. Both times the advertised food truck didn't show up. One time another customer brought a stack of pizzas, very generous. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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

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Beer was decent. I liked it. Didn't wow me though. Brewery was dark. Very crowded. Had to stand in the hallway near the restroom. There was a band playing. Actually screaming. Couldn't understand them. I wasn't feeling it. Not the environment and clientele for me. read more

Fun place with great live music and a friendly staff. Last time we were there they had a food truck out the back which was a nice option for a place that doesn't offer food. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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

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. read more

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Went in thinking they would be open normal hours, since we looked them up on Yelp before going in. Yelp said it was open from 5-10, with closing days being Tuesday and Wednesday. We arrived around 5:45 and ordered our drinks, when we were taking "our time" they came up to us letting us know they were not open and had to leave because they weren't necessarily open. If that was the case, they should of told us that from the beginning instead of taking our drink order and our money. They were rude when we asked them about their hours and why they even took our order if they weren't open, the response was "we didn't think you would take a long time". We were there for an hour! Never coming back! I had to leave a star rating, if I could leave a review with no star, I would of done so. read more

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

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

-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. read more

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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. read more

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WEE HA ! yet another brewery pops up in our backyard ! Not only is this in our backyard but right smack dab in the middle of Mother Earth and Iron Fist Brewery, literally. This is a Nano-Brewery with a small system , so the batches should be really good, limited quantity, but good. They will be brewing on a 3.5 Barrel system. They will be opening the Tasting room on Saturday August 27th from noon till 6PM. They will be serving their own brews as well as several guest beers. The Owner Rob Esposito is really cool and laid back, he is going to be trying a lot of different varieties and here are a few... The Beer that caught my eye is the Chipotle India Pale Ale. I had the pleasure of tasting this and I was very Impressed. Not too hot and surprisingly smooth. The Agave Wheat was light and smooth, it was from an older batch and they expect the new batch ready in a few weeks. I also got to try the "guest/sister" beer the 7 nations pale ale it was good one. When that line launches that will will be in a different review : ) .The Aztec Red was a solid red ale was good but still in the testing stage it is in the final stages and should be excellent when finished. WOW the Aztec Eclipse is really really good ! its a chocolate Stout full of flavor and made with cocoa nibs. I think that is my favorite and hope the keep that one on tap. Aztec Amber a little dark for an Amber but none the less a solid Amber Ale this is one not to be missed. El Dorado ohh yes a Blonde. A very fine Blonde this is a perfectly brewed Blond nice and light and just right for when you want something subtle. They are serving a real smokey Steelhead scotch porter this is an excellent guest beer to serve .They will be rotating the other guest beers, Avery IPA, O'Haras Irish Red and Oskar Blues Old Chub is what they will be opening with. At a $1.50 per sample this is a no brainer to come and taste something new. Come on down tomorrow Saturday August 27th from noon til 6PM and give this Nano-Brewery a try. read more

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Aztec is absolutely wonderful. It has a very personable service, and one always feels welcome. They have a nice variety of beers ranging from coffee to lagers and all your essentials in between. They often have live shows and strongly support local musicians. It is hard not to become regulars at this brewery as they have events throughout the year that draw you in. They also have different food vendors depending on the day, so one could try culturally delicious food with tasty beer! read more

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This has become my regular Thursday night spot and it is the best neighborhood bar vibe going! Thursday night is open mic night, there are always a few fantastically talented musicians in the line up, I love the beer here, their IPAs are well balanced, not overpowering My current fave is the Simrillo IPA, and the Hibiscus Wheat is nice for a session beer or to give your taste buds a break. Bad news about the food though. What used to be a smokin hot deal is no more. La Casa de Los Alambres food truck used to be a deal at $5 for anything on the menu, now it's on the spendy side ranging from $8 to $12. And the nachos are not recommended, but the burrito has been consistently good. read more

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Great open mic night on Thursdays, not sure about the other nights . Small inside , kid friendly really great! Only food trucks for food choices. But the food was good ! Fun time overall read more

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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.

Friendly service! Nice variety of craft beer, about 12 choices on tap. They have live music on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. read more

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Went to Aztec for a music meetup. The owners were kind, offering me a free beverage, since I don't drink and drive. (I'm a bad enough SOBER driver!) I got lost trying to take La Mirada off Las Flores, as the map and my GPS suggested. There was a barricaded road closure, and cell/satellite service was down in that area. By the time I arrived, I was mad enough for a bottle of 151 rum! I opted for water instead, and enjoyed the music and atmosphere with friends. The only reason I held back a star is the limited signage. It took me FOREVER to finally find Aztec without the use of my phone & GPS. Melrose & Sycamore! How easy is that? Right by my new dentist! Duh. read more

Fun place for live music and good beer, Sometimes I like to come by on Thursdays and play at their open mic show, they are very welcoming for local musicians to show their skills read more

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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.

Fantastic little brewery. Nothing negative we have discovered thus far. Awesome service, atmosphere, and most of all... BEER! I would highly recommend the Chipotle or Sacrifice. Aztec Wheat is good too. Thursday nights are free taco nights! Come have a beer and a taco with the best :-) read more

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Aztec is a fun brewery of many in Vista that offers a good variety of beers and an awesome music venue for local bands. I especially like coming to watch the local reggae bands. When I first arrived I was a little confused as the entrance looks like a business office however once you walk in the ambience switches to a nice brewery. As for the beer, I recommend the Noche de los Muertos, an imperial stout with a hint of cinnamon. If you're hungry, there are usually food trucks in the back. However be warned that beer is not allowed outside so I'd recommend buying your food first then getting your beer. P.S.: there's a piano in the front lobby area which is fun to play! read more

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Awesome venue, came for a metal show and I can't wait to go back! Epic sound quality and a fantastic experience! Their beer variety is rad and they are great at accommodating large crowds. Will definitely be back! read more

I like that they have events and the atmosphere there is fun. They do have flights. Got the flight and although I didn't really care for any of the beers, I would give them another try. Nice staff and plenty of room to sit read more

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It's a great place to unwind and get some delicious beers. The owners are nice and hospitable and they bring in some wonderful live music. The atmosphere is like a man/woman cave that one would wish for at home. read more

I discovered Aztec during a Brewventure and have gone back a couple times and love it there! The staff is amazing and so are the owners. They sometimes even have a sour beer or two on tap and being one of my favorite types of beer I enjoy that. We have never been there for the live music, but they have open mic on Thursdays and bands featuring local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays. They do have food trucks for food and even though it's on the smaller side, so far I have always found seating. It is in the business park area and has plenty of parking. read more

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I came here last Thursday & was pleasantly surprised by the live music! Amazing musicians! Cozy brewery. Friendly bartenders. Top notch selection of beer. Televisions playing football. & my stomach was thrilled to see that they had Mexican City Cuisine serving food! Hibiscus Wheat (Spiced Wheat): Wonderfully refreshing, delicious, & light! Macaroon Nut Brown on Nitro: Mmm, like liquid dessert! read more

When in Rome... well, you know what to do then. But when in Vista, you drink craft beer. That's just what you do. Staying in the area for more than a week, Aztec Brewery was the kickoff to an epic beer-drenched NCSD vacation. Typical to many small craft breweries in Vista, Aztec is tucked away in the back of a business/ industrial building. Arriving on an early Friday evening with my partner in crime, parking was easy as there were open spaces near the front door. It had been a long day for me, so I was looking a for chill spot to relax & have a few beers. That being the case, I had no idea at the time that Aztec is a local live music hangout. After surveying the chalkboard & it's dozen or so options, we picked out 2 flights of 4 tasters. Staff was very attentive, if not particularly engaging or conversational. The tap/ tasting room is a small, narrow, but long open space thoroughly decorated with a patchwork of Aztec-theme pieces. Across from the bar, in the front corner, is a small stage area. That was my 1st inkling about music here. Then it began. The band showed up, cranked their amps, started belting out their tunes, & all conversation without yelling at the top of our lungs ended abruptly. Honestly, I felt it was overkill. The decibel level coming out of the speakers pointed straight at our faces was a bit much for that confined space. Not what I was in the mood for. Nonetheless, beer was what brought us here & beer can be tasted without the sense of hearing. The 8 beers I tasted covered a good range: IPA's (including a Chipotle IPA), a Blonde (& Coffee Blonde), a Macaroon Nut Brown, a Hibiscus Wheat, & an Imperial Stout. My average rating on Untappd for the 8 beers tasted was about 3.6 out of 5, which is decent. Hands down, the hit of the bunch was the Macaroon Nut Brown. If there's 1 beer to have here, that's it. The Hibiscus Wheat & Imperial Stout were also good, but that Macaroon Nut Brown was definitely the star. Tasters concluded, it was time to take off. For 1 thing, I was getting hungry. & while there was a food truck there, eardrum-splitting loud music wasn't the relaxing beer drinking vibe I'd hoped for. Maybe if they didn't turn the volume up to 11 or played acoustic, we would've hung around longer. read more

I'm a huge fan of their Hibiscus Wheat. If it's ever sold in the stores, I'll buy some and I don't even like beer normally. They just upgraded some of their equipment and are looking forward to bottling some of that delicious beer. Friendly staff. read more

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This is at a business park not too far from Iron fist and it's pretty cool. We walked in and they had the music blaring which was good for the night. It is a bit smaller, but they make up for that with snacks and plenty of places to drink. The staff was friendly and we decided to try the four, 4 oz tasters for $5. Pretty good deal. They do serve those in plastic, but I was there to drink beer, not test out the quality of the container. Beer one was the Agave Wheat. Since it was hot, we couldn't get enough of this beer. Light, good flavor and a great starter beer for anyone (especially newbies). Beer two was the Aztec Amber. Very nice amber beer. Malty and smooth with a great mouth feel. Not hoppy at all, and balanced. I could drink this all the time and I see why they got a medal. Up next was the Noche de los Muerto stout. Amazing roasted flavor, almost like an espresso. A very nice Imperial Stout. I was so happy to see a stout as I drink those all year long. I will definitely be drinking one of these again sooner than later. Round 4 was the Chocolate Porter. It took a few sips to get used to it after the wonderful stout. It was good, but probably not our favorite of the night. All in all, if you want a nice beer, at a good price with friendly service, give this place a try. read more