Borderlands Brewing Company

119 E Toole Ave, Tucson
(520) 955-9826

Recent Reviews

Daniel Garcia RM

Great brewery. Friendly service. Flights available with 4 beers. Delicious beers. Nicely decorated.

Erica Worthy

The tangerine-infused beer I got was very delicious, as was the $7 shrimp taco from the food truck. The vibe was not what I was expecting, it was kind of rustic cabin-esque inside and tons of senior citizens but it was still a cool place. The parking kind of sucks.

Vonnee Marie

Borderlands is a great stop for beer. They have a really nice patio. You can also order food.

Mark Weaver

Delicious beer and food and a great vibe. Our pup loved it too.

Denise Zacharia

Let's just say 10 dollar drafts are just ridiculous. There is no bartender service, despite bar stools at the end of their bar. They wont even serve you a glass of water AFTER ordering 10 dollar drafts. Not worth the hipster prices for sub-par service and will not be back. (Just a side note, you can go to dragoon brewery for a seven dollar draft of their own beer, compared to a dragoon draft at borderlands for 10 dollars).

Danielle M.

The people were really nice and the beer was good. The patio is cute and a good selection of music. The aesthetic is ideal. The Wet Meat slop tacos are not good. Waited 30 minutes for open face cheese quesadillas with just wet sloppy Joe labeled into the middle. The veggie tacos were the same open face quesadilla with cold giardiniera that tasted like canned diced tomatoes.

Daegan Banga (PrairieDog)

Nugget sized burger patties, 18 bucks unacceptable

Anne J.

I hadn't been here in a while and stopped by for a little sip and bite. Wow - I'm glad I returned! Wonderful beertender let me try a few before settling in my mini-mug of brew, which paired marvelously with the very scrumptious ranchero taco. I could keep eating those... anyway they've always had a great space and good beer, and I'm happy to report that it's still a solid act.

Roland W.

My recent visit to this craft beer brewery and food truck joint was quite an experience! While I didn't indulge in the brewery's beer offerings, I must say their prickly pear margaritas were exceptional. The blend was spot on, though they tended to get a tad too sweet towards the end. As for the food, Ponches, the food truck adjacent to the bar, served up a mixed bag. The crispy shrimp taco was a highlight, boasting a perfect crunch and delightful flavor profile. However, the veggie taco left much to be desired. Soggy and lacking in both taste and presentation, it felt like a mere afterthought rather than a carefully planned dish. Perhaps it's time for Ponches to revisit their veggie taco recipe and give it the attention it deserves. On the bright side, the patio area was a real gem. Spacious and adorned with trees and tarp coverings, it provided ample room for gatherings of all sizes. The live band performances on weekends added to the vibrant atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for socializing and enjoying good music. Overall, while there were some hits and misses, the craft beer brewery and food truck combo offered a unique and enjoyable experience. I'd certainly return for the drinks and ambiance, but might think twice about the veggie taco next time.

Favo Novoa

A good place to have a beer close to downtown. Mostly, it attracts a young crowd, but there's a few older tourists as well. The beer selection is ample, and the bartenders are open to give you advice even though the line is busy most of the time. Order the food at the main counter as well. There was a live dj on a Saturday

Aaron J (ArmsOfTheAbyss)

Taco flight was delicious. The mango beer is also very good ?

Mister Jon

Cool building and awesome patio. They have a food truck with tacos, chips, salsa, nachos and a few other items. Beer is unfortunately very poor (minus the imperial churro, which is pretty good,although a little overpowering on the cinnamon). Bartender was pretty aloof and inattentive. There is free parking on the opposite side of the building from the Playformance suite).

brandon dengler

Modest beer selection, the sour and ipas were good. Good margaritas as well. The food track has great tacos and burgers. You can't beat the atmosphere with a HUGE outdoor beer garden, games, and big indoor space as well. Parking at the garage across the street is only $2 for 2 hours. It's a little hard to find the entrance as it's located behind Playformance.

Judi Carlson

Their wheat beer was the best I've had! Yummy! Great outdoor seating area, live music at times, food truck had a great smash burger

Scott Greener

I would give this place a higher rating for the beer and the food. The atmosphere drives this rating - specifically the music volume. We were sitting on the patio and the music volume was making it difficult for our small group of four to converse. I asked the bartender/manager if the volume could be turned down and he refused stating they like to keep it at a fixed volume. I get that, but it seems they have chosen to prioritize the volume over the customer’s ability to enjoy conversation. Must be proud of their sound system. They should get someone involved who understands sound propagation and human hearing science to set up the system - if they care about the real reason people would come to this place.

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