Spotted Dog Brewery

New Mexico


The local brewery of choice, the Spotted Dog is located rather incongruously next to a gas station at the southern tail of Mesilla. No matter, the 11 brews on tap are tops, as are the views of the Organ Mountains from the patio. Buckets of free peanuts too – toss your shells on the floor.


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