FreshieCraft beer in Mexico City
Mexico · Americas
The scene
Mexico City's craft beer scene grew rapidly after 2012, when changes in distribution law broke the AB-InBev/Heineken duopoly's grip. Roma and Condesa are the densest craft beer neighborhoods, with brewpubs like La Roma Brewing, Cyprez, Pacheco, and others. Cyprez is reportedly the most-awarded brewery in Mexico. Mezcal often shares shelf space with beer in bottle shops. The Mercado Roma food hall holds Pacheco Taproom — a great food + beer pairing destination. Mexican craft beer leans toward IPAs and stouts, with local fruits and chile occasionally showing up.
Breweries, brewpubs & taprooms
Where to drink in Mexico City
Beer Boss Tap Room
Lively brewery + tap room in Del Valle. Many craft taps + extensive can fridge. NYC vibes, pizza + wings + croquettes. Best for a casual hang outside the Roma/Condesa tourist zone.
Mon-Sat 2pm-10pm/1am, closed Sun
Pacheco Taproom
Inside Mercado Roma food hall. 8 Pacheco beers on draught — solid IPAs, creamy chocolate stout. Pair with food from any of the surrounding vendors (Japanese, Korean, Mexican). Beer + food hall = perfect pairing.
Daily 11:30am-10pm/12am
Cervecería Jardín Tap Room
Southwest CDMX brewery + restaurant. Charcoal-grilled ribs + great beer + live music nights. Worth the trip out of Roma/Condesa if you want to escape the tourist concentration.
Tue-Sun afternoon-10pm-1:30am, closed Mon
Cyprez Roma Tap Room
Multiple reviewers call Cyprez the most-awarded brewery in Mexico. Brett saisons, smoked IPAs, white stouts, even mead — Augustín the owner will let you taste before committing. Roma Sur neighborhood gem.
Mon, Wed-Sun afternoon-10:30pm, closed Tue
La Roma Brewing
Roma Norte's central brewpub. Extensive beer selection — IPAs and a coffee stout get specific praise. Indoor/outdoor/bar seating. Mix of locals and tourists. Sunday-night chill, weekend-busy.
Daily 12pm/4pm-11pm-2am
For takeaway
Bottle shops
El Liquor Store
Roma Norte bottle shop with rare mezcal + craft beer focus. Known across the bartender community — Hanky Panky bartenders send people here. Tastings on the spot. The mezcal-curious visitor's must-stop.
Daily 11am-8pm/9pm (Sun closes 5pm)
El Grifo Condesa
Mexican craft beer + mezcal bottle shop in Condesa. Pizzas Nosferatu (next door) lets you eat in the patio with their drinks. Excellent gift selection for taking Mexican craft beer home.
Daily 2pm-9:30pm/10:30pm
Practical
Getting around & local context
Metro + Metrobús cover Roma/Condesa. Most brewpubs open mid-afternoon. Pricing is reasonable (MXN 80-130 per pour, ~$4-6 USD). Roma Norte and Roma Sur are the densest clusters — walkable in an evening. Many bars serve mezcal alongside beer — try a flight if you're curious. Tip 10-15%.