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Chupacabra Taproom

4.9 (173 reviews)
ModerateBeer Bar, Pubs, Wine Bars
Closed • 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Becca L.

Very cool little spot in downtown Mesa with an open patio. Great place to go for a chill beer before or after a meal. Not really a food spot and also no great wine options, but this is truly a taproom! Lots of beer options with a knowledgeable staff to help point you in the right direction if you're just looking for a solid pale ale, but don't know much about beer beyond that (me!!).

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

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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!

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.

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.

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 ambiance, inside and out! The craft beer selection is great! A great spot for after work happy hour and weekend beer tasting.

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4 days ago

Love this place! Come on downtown Mesa we see you only negative, I do wish the beer and wine was served a little bit colder.

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3 months ago

Always a go to spot, everytime I come here service is quick fun and speedy. For sure the best neighborhood bar in the area

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11 months ago

Great selection of beers, wish they had more AZ brews. Wren Spellbinder would be a great addition.

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11 months ago

Very nice staff and great beers. Sat outside and had the food truck food which was great!

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2 years ago

Comfortable little neighborhood tap house. Check it out if you're looking for a cold brew.

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2 years ago

Very cool bar. Great selection of beer, music, a TV, cool people. Definitely recommend.

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