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.

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.

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.

I love Wicked Rain so much, makes me want to return quickly to sample their fine fare, especially…read morethe clam chowder bread bowl. Self-Service seems like a good fit for the place, in spite of wait staff picking up the slack after the initial order he's placed at the cashier. I also enjoy the open air and semi-closed environment Wicked Rain offers.

Excellent experience at Wicked Rain! My husband is from the PNW and has lived in AZ for a few…read moredecades so this was such a nice place to hang. Nice mix of PNW and local AZ brews. Lots of ciders, too! Place is casual, chill and nice service. We ordered some beers and marionberry BBQ wings on happy hour-- these were SO GOOD. Nicely glazed, huge, with great flavor. Absolutely recommend! We also got an order of chicken teriyaki-- this was also excellent! Nicely charred with a tasty, spicy sauce. The rice was also super high quality. I was very impressed by both our food orders and the beer itself. Would absolutely return! I have my eyes on the mac and cheese next time.

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!

Fun place for trivia and some drinks!! Met up with some girlfriends and appreciated the super…read morefriendly service!

Had a great experience the service was amazing especially the bartender sofia! The drinks were…read moregreat as well!

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.

Good selection of rotating beers on tap and they have a good wine selection as well…read more They have some snacks you can buy, but they also don't mind if you order from the restaurants next door (one is Italian and one is Chinese). They have a couple of TV's but it's hit or miss when it comes to sporting events. Along with the employees, the ambiance is friendly and it's not uncommon to meet new friends while at the bar.

Great spot for beer and wine! Clean and chill ! But you need to play better music last thing I need…read moreto hear is depressing music at a bar ! I mean theres 3 dudes at a bar and you play songs that make you feel sad about losing your woman ! Read the crowd is my best advice

Wow! It has such an open and free atmosphere. The doors that lead to the outdoor patio allow for a…read morecomfortable flow, while the wrap around bar makes it easy to have space anywhere. The inside has many seats with comfy couches as well. The beer is top notch for multiple palate attractions. The many arrays of lagers, IPAs, light pilsners and ciders allow for any tastebud to have a great experience. Food options are all around, while you're able to indulge in some food trucks, bring in your own, or free popcorn in the corner that has so many spices to choose from to top add. My fave is the Ole Bay. Cans to go are available as well. To top off this amazing experience, the service is suuuuper friendly! Always looking to come back even if I live right down the road!!

Stopped in on Sunday late afternoon as the sun lay low. It wasn"t too busy at first. I sat at the…read morebar and was able to plug in my phone. The place is spacious. The L-shaped bar seats 15 people and there are six high tops that seat six people, three picnic tables outside for eight people each, and a long couch inside for four people to chill. My beertender was very friendly and accomodating. He gave my dog Hansel a bowl of water and a biscuit. This is a very dogfriendly taproom. Both beers I had were very tasty. My first pint was a Hefeweizen. It had a slight waxy mouthfeel. My second pint was an oatmeal stout. At 7.3% ABV it was a tad strong, but it went down very smoothly. I snacked on some free popcorn but it was seasoned with a strong spice. Thankfully I could help myself to the water fountain. I enjoyed the ambiance and will be back.