Farland Aleworks

The vibe

Farland Aleworks is a brewery and taproom on Avenida 20 de Noviembre, in the colonia of the same name, about 600 meters northeast of Estadio Caliente. Cousins Gerardo and Rodrigo Grijalva opened it in 2022, and science fiction runs through the place: L.A. Taco described Death Star-style pendant lamps, a galaxy-themed back room, cans printed with sci-fi quotes and a mascot called the Traveler, with nods to Star Wars, Rick and Morty and The Mandalorian. San Diego Magazine reported in 2023 that the owners invested more than a million dollars in the brewery.

It has stayed on the recommendation lists since: San Diego Magazine’s 2025 locals’ guide to Tijuana named it among the city’s picks for craft beer, alongside Cervecería Insurgente and Madueño Brewing Co.

The beer and the food

The tap list rotates, and Untappd lists more than 100 Farland beers. Among the best known are Yoda the Gentleman, a hazy pale ale that won a bronze medal at the San Diego International Beer Competition, according to San Diego Magazine; The Traveler’s IPA; Akatsuki, a Japanese-style rice lager; Rebels’ Lager, a Mexican-style lager; Kessel Run, a pale ale; and Third Sister, a stout. Farland cans its beer too, and Untappd check-ins show the cans being poured well beyond the taproom.

The food is bar food. The delivery menu Farland lists on Uber Eats includes pizzas (a margherita at 240 pesos; pepperoni, buffalo chicken, four-cheese and other pies at 260; a three-meat at 295), 12 wings in buffalo, sweet chili or barbecue for 180 pesos, and a cheeseburger with curly fries for 260 pesos. Atly’s review summary also mentions complimentary popcorn.

What to expect

The taproom looks onto the brewhouse, and there’s an open-air terrace that, according to Atly’s review summary, is shielded from street noise but can get cold, so bring a jacket if you sit outside. When L.A. Taco visited, the indoor and outdoor seating was packed on weeknights, and reviewers note it can get loud when it’s busy.

Prices and entry

We didn’t find a current, dated beer price, so confirm prices at the bar. On the delivery menu, pizzas run 240 to 295 pesos and a dozen wings 180. Opening hours differ from one listing to the next, so check Farland’s Instagram before you make the trip.

Getting there

The address is Av. 20 de Noviembre 12613, Col. 20 de Noviembre. Estadio Caliente is about 600 meters to the southwest, so Farland works before or after a Xolos match; upcoming home games are on our calendar. Listings note limited parking with valet service, so a taxi or ride-hail is the easy option.

Good to know

• Check Instagram (@farlandaleworks) for hours, new releases and events before you go.
• Also in the Agua Caliente / Hipódromo area of our directory: Bodega 8, Cabanna and the Grand Hotel Tijuana.
• More craft beer on our directory: Mamut, Norte Brewing and La República de Hops Underground.

Plan the rest of your night with our guides, and see what’s on around the city on the calendar.