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Borderlands Brewing Sam Hughes Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great beer selection
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Comfort food
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Small plates
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Trendy
Crowd
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Groups
Payments
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Credit cards
Children
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Good for kids
Parking
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Free parking lot
Best WLM Reviews
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.
Atmosphere was great, felt like being in a home. Great decor and cozy. Service was also good,very nice staff and quick service. Food was not good. We got the barbacoa tacos, carne and shrimp tacos. They were awful. I had one bite of each and that was the most I wanted. Barbacoa tasted the "best" but was ok at best. The shrimp taco had way too much green chili, it just tasted like only green chili. Carne was dry, tough, underseasonedand and it had a sour cream sauce that dominated the taco. Would never prefer food again. I'd rather have McDonald's.
Cool chill hang with good food. Wife says the drinks are good as well. Parking can be a challenge.
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!
The quality of tacos is lacking and doesn't match up with the price, sadly. $6-$8 bucks for a smallish, sub-par taco?! The barbacoa was more like a sloppy joe: messy, sloppy, and seasoned more like taco meat. Went mid-week during their "1/2 off lunch tacos, 12 to 1pm" special and got 4 tacos and 2 beers with my bf. We ordered during the 12pm-1pm time frame, but since he closed his tab after 1pm, we're thinking that's why the 1/2 lunch price wasn't honored? He paid full price, total being $48 incl'd tax and 10% tip. Pretty irked that the server didn't think to mention that to us or honor the price. We're both price conscientious and 50% off is a huge factor considering the tacos are not that great. You can get tastier tacos literally ANYWHERE else in Tucson for what their "lunch special" price is.
With that said, the server is really nice, (we should have gone back to ask how it was charged but didn't want to inconvenience her)... great ambiance, good vibes, beautiful day. Really cool spot! I just don't remember the food being that bad and honestly I went back this 3rd time just for the vibes and bc the bf wanted to go. Sadly, can't afford to eat there anymore!
The dulce vanilla beer was quite good, considering I'm more of a sour guy, but they were out when I arrived. Indoor seating fairly limited. Parking also limited. It wasn't clear to me whether it was allowable to park in front of the other businesses that are nearby, even if they've closed for the day.
I love this spot, but over the last several months the quality of the food has dropped and the price is just doesn’t match the quality of the food. The nachos specifically are a joke. They’re charging market prices without providing the quality that drives the market. It’s frustrating and more lazy UofA standards.
Very cool space and happy to have it in the neighborhood. The beer I had (hazy IPA) was very good... better than Borderlands beer I've had in the past. Was told they have a new brewer... ???? well done
Quick Facts About Borderlands Brewing Sam Hughes
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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