Yo this place was fire! It was a pretty small indoor place but really enjoyed the vibes in there. I…read moretold the bartender it was my first time there let him know what kinda beers i enjoy and he let me taste some recommendations before i set on a drink! the whole experience felt super great! nothing worse than getting a beer you don't even like so i super appreciated it!! would definitely come back for some delicious brews ! ps THEY HAVE A WATER STATION!! and the bathroom looks cool lol

With a name like Chupacabra Taproom, I couldn't say no. I attended a concert at the Mesa Arts…read moreCenter on a Tuesday evening. I was looking for a bar that was open late close to the venue. Chupacabra was open, was a three-minute drive, and had excellent reviews. So my decision was made. I parked on the street for free a minute away on foot. Ambiance (3.5/5): Pretty much your typical beer bar. Relatively small inside, but they also have a patio out front with picnic style seating. Casual. My type of bar. My only complaint? I hate picnic style seating because it doesn't give you back support. Which made me want to avoid the patio. Service (5/5): Super friendly service. The guy working the bar did a great job. I ordered one beer and called it a night. A seamless experience from beginning to end. They also have complimentary water in a water cooler, which is always a nice ou Food (N/A): I read they have food trucks, but I didn't see any when I visited. I had dinner prior anyway. Drinks (4.5/5): I love trying new beers and Chupacabra has an excellent selection. They have a rotating screen above the bar. Some interesting brews, ranging from local craft brews to quality European beers. This is not the type of place that has your typical assortment of mediocre beers. You'll find a lot better here. Overall, a cool spot in downtown Mesa. I'd definitely return the next time I'm in the neighborhood!

One of my favorite places in downtown Mesa to grab a beer and unwind with some retro video games…read moreand new and retro pinball machines. Always clean and well organized, the staff is also very friendly and attentive. Decent selection of some great local beers and some domestics for those not into craft beers. Also a nice selection of canned beers, ciders, sodas and some NA offerings. Several individual unisex bathrooms that are always clean and well maintained. There are also several different events throughout the week from pinball tournaments, to open mic comedy, and live music.

Visited in a Saturday evening and I have to say downtown Mesa has completely transformed from what…read moreit used to be. The streets were lively with people and bands playing on almost every corner. There was a band playing when we got there and it was pretty loud. It would be really cool if they had like a large door upfront to open. Lots and lots of pinball machines and other games. Cool place to hangout but very limited seating.

Stopped by here after a baseball game and it was the perfect destination! The beers were crisp…read more The pretzel was soft and chewy and the maple butter amazing. The bartender was super knowledgeable and friendly. Great space to sit outside and enjoy the perfect weather.

Stopped in here before an event for a beer and a bite…read more The beer was good but the burger was lacking. The patty crust was bordering on burned and I'm not sure there was anything else besides cheese and a wedge of lettuce on the burger. There's a literal burger place across the street so you'd think the burgers here would have to be pretty decent in order to be bold enough to offer it on the menu. I'd try something else next time.

WHAT A GEM!! Who knew we'd go to a retirement home and find an AMAZING restaurant and brewery!? Let…read moreme stress on the BREWERY part cause so far that's all I've tried, but YUMMM! I cannot wait to come back for the food! Ryan was awesome in the bar! Very nice and friendly, easy on the eyes :) Attentive when he needed to be but otherwise, very hard worker! Jiji was our favorite beer out of the 4 we tried, but really everything was yummy! There's one called Forget me not that is our absolute favorite, so we'll be back soon for that. Very clean, huge outdoor space with rooftop views and seating. Tips are not required or optional, however, the public is charged 20% on their tab, which is more than reasonable. Cannot wait to come back! Reservations required for a table in the dining room.

Wonderful view with Fantastic Food and Great Beer! What else can you ask for? I would recommend to…read moreall.

Really good beer lots of non alcoholic choices and they have really good pizza service is on point…read moreand the ambiance is a cool beer brewery

In the area on a quick business trip and this joint was near my hotel…read more Plenty of great brews, but the pizza was a hit as well... Cool crisp salad, crunchy pizza, and so many draft options... I'll be back!

12 west is generally a solid option for food and drinks in Downtown Mesa. I used to really love…read morecoming here when Mike was one of the main bartenders, he made excellent cocktails. I've been here a bunch of times over the years. Giving 4 stars simply due a mix of experiences, good and meh. Most recently we sat at the cocktail bar ordered a beer & whiskey sour. Drinks came quickly but then it took a while for anyone to ask if we wanted food (we originally intended to). I think what happened is that our original bartender may have gone on break, while a new person coming on shift was busy doing things and didn't know to check with us since we already had drinks in front of us. It wasn't a major issue. It just created a long gap which gave us the option to decide to go elsewhere. We also noticed the beer we ordered was flat and we eventually let the new bartender know. She offered to get us a pint of something else but we had decided today wasn't our day at 12 West and move on. Typically beers are great, cocktails are solid, and food is good too. What seems to vary the most is service.

My husband and I stopped in for an impromptu lunch date over the weekend. The weather was perfect…read morefor sitting on the patio. We got a couple drinks as well as the popcorn chicken and Birria tacos. This wasn't our first time visiting this location and probably won't be the last. It's a great spot in downtown Mesa. There's ample seating for larger parties. They have a couple patio areas as well as a couple bars inside.

I came here knowing I don't enjoy beer but came with friends who wanted to stop for rats and a…read moredrink. I didn't end up having anything but the vibe was cool. Very alternative and dive bar-y. And older friend in our group struggled to understand the bartender but seemed to enjoy the surprise beer the server brought. We were all starving and while Oro doesnt have food, they do have a QR code for about 4-5 walkable options that they allow you to bring food from (or some will deliver to Oro). Nothing on that list appealed to us so we closed our tab and headed across the street for food. All in all, it was a fun dive bar showing the classic Young Frankenstein with low lighting and a pool table.

Honestly amazing. The place is so friendly. The beer was excellent - I had a couple IPAs and a…read morefarmhouse ale. I think I met the owner (Dave?) who was so gracious and friendly. I will be back.

Great little whole in the wall good craft beer service is awesome and the ambiance is clean and openread more

I was out running errands on a Wednesday night and was in the mood for a good cheesesteak. Decided…read moreto pull out my phone. and instead of using Yelp, I actually just punched cheesesteak into Waze, and what do you know?! I ended up finding the cheesesteak joint. This is actually a food truck, which is parked on the side of the Tipsy Catcus, which is a really cool brewery I also checked out while I was waiting for my order. This is a really chill brewery, and not a huge spot. Maybe 8 to 10 high top tables with bar seating, and a mostly open floor plan. They have a small patio too, with what looks like about another tables but because I visited at night, nobody was outside. They also seem to be extremely dog friendly as they had one table with a really chill cocker spaniel completely laid out on his side in the middle of the floor. I'm not sure how many taps they had in total, but definitely more than 40 I would say. I'm not a big beer drinker, so I ordered a cider. The cider I was served was on tap and really tasty. And it definitely hit the spot of terms of price point. One thing to note, while I was talking to the owner/manager of the tipsy cactus (shout to him because he was really cool), he told me that Friday night and Saturday nights are usually popping so I wouldn't expect to be first in line on any of those nights. It also looks like they rotate food trucks on different nights, so don't assume that the cheesesteak truck is going to be here every night. I would check the tipsy cactus website, or Instagram page to be sure. I'll definitely be looking forward to checking this place out again in the future, especially if I'm hitting one of the food trucks parked outside.

Best server EVER!!!! Ask for the cheeseburger soup! Ambiance…read morewas great! Social distancing at its best

Food was not good. Ahi was still cold in the center and flavor sucked. Don't let my pic fool you.read more

This is my second time at this location because I can't get enough! Any chance I can bring my dog…read moreto a patio, I am there! The outdoor patio is relaxed and has a great ambiance. There is hardly ever a wait time the staff is very attentive and kind. The location is great and centralized in Tempe. Food is great, and they have a reserve happy hour after 8 pm where you can get $4 beers?! Sign me up! The food is great priced, fresh, and very diverse, where else in the valley can you get poutine, salmon salad, and chicken egg rolls in the same day? Most notably, their Brickhouse wings with Oatmeal Stout BBQ were so good I had to come back for more (no picture, we devoured these almost immediately). The beer-flavored desserts and beer-themed menu items really kept on theme for the brewery. The beers are exceptional, and they keep a rotating tap of local beers and classic favorites. I especially love that they partner with local producers to create their food and beverage menus. This place is a must-visit.

This is a great place to watch some sports games or UFC fights. The server was friendly and the…read moreservice was good. Four peaks is by ASU and definitely has a college brewery vibe. Lots of fun there for sure. The food is not bad! Pretty standard bar food. The AZ chicken rolls are one of my favorite appetizers. But this time I got the Brezelburger. Service: 8/10 Value: 6/10 Flavor: 8/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Cleanliness: 8/10 Overall I had a great time here and will definitely be back sometime in the future. It is a great place to go to have a couple of drinks and watch some games.