Welcome to Borderlands Brewing Sam Hughes

“ Barista Del Barrio is now in its place! Yeeeessssss!!! Tucson, you guys gotta come down to this 2nd location, or the original, and try everything! The burritos in particular are stuff to shout back home to! Super yummy place! Thank you for opening this new location! ”

“ Great spot. Great atmosphere. Awesome service and the bartender CJ was very friendly and knowledgeable. Had carne asada tacos and the salsa was awesome. Will definitely be back. ”

“ The new menu curated by Karson Trainor is really turning this place around. Everyone there was very kind and the beer is good. But the new menu is incredible. What a great change for Borderlands. I hope to see some more items from Karson who made this new menu! ”

“ We went and service was quick! The barbacoa tacos were very good and flavorful they and a good selection of interesting beers. Our nachos were a different story though, they had no flavor and the chips were burnt. Although the presentation was amazing, they were just not good and needed seasoning. Probably won't go back. ”

“ We had a party there for about 24 people. Staff was great, super helpful. Food was delicious. And everyone had a great time ---even when it started to rain! ”

“ Excellent Beers, Food and Outdoor Patio After visiting the Downtown Taproom, I had to try the new taproom in the Sam Hughes neighborhood. While they do offer some food, I just wanted to try some beers. We sat outside in a nice patio area, but as the desert air cooled off, we retreated inside to a cozy space with comfy couches, chairs and tables. I had to start with the German Chocolate Cake Porter that is just that - that famous, tasty cake in liquid form at 7.3% ABV. Absolutely delicious! I then had the Noche Dulce Vanilla Porter also at 7.3% ABV. Great vanilla aroma and flavor. I got in my dark beer fix and visited someplace new - a perfect evening! ”

“ Great to be with friends and have a good time, service excelent and delicious food... My tacos were super. ”

“ Alright, let me just say, this place is my favorite out of all the Borderland breweries. It’s just a nice little bike ride away from home, the perfect spot to sit back, talk about the week, and catch a glimpse of the sunset while you sip on a cold one. The beer here is solid, consistently good. If you’re into that kind of thing, it’s like a dependable old friend—nothing fancy, but it’s always there for you. Now, the food? Well, I’ve seen it come out of the kitchen, and let’s just say it’s a little... skimpy. If you’re looking to get full, you’re better off drinking your calories and skipping the food. Save your money and your stomach—because what they serve up here isn’t exactly worth the chew. Trust me. I mean, you could probably get more nutrition out of the napkin they serve it on. But hey, it’s all good. You’re here to drink, not to solve world problems. The place is chill—perfect for zoning out with your beer, laughing at the awkwardness around you, and being left alone. Days are busy with the sports crowd, but nights? It’s practically your own little private club, just you and the beer. The Wi-Fi? Solid. So if you’re here trying to get some work done (or, you know, reading this review), you’re set. So yeah, grab your beer, avoid the food, and try not to stare too long at those wide-eyed counter guys. They're just doing their thing, trying to figure out how many whiteheads they can pop without someone noticing. But in the end, this place doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not—it’s just a spot to chill. And that’s all we really need, right? ”