Cervecería Ícono
A world of flavors and aromas · Craft beer in the 1923 building
About Cervecería Ícono
Set inside the historic Cervecería Mexicali building, founded on July 4, 1923 by Miguel González Quiroz and Heraclio Ochoa. The building was granted "Historic Merit" status during the city's centennial (2003) as heritage and a symbol of Mexicali. Here Adolf Bindher, a German brewmaster, crafted the beer that came to control 90% of the regional market. Today it is reborn with modern craft offerings that honor a century of brewing tradition. After nearly two years of renovation, Óscar "Totis" Rodríguez and Alejandro Caso opened Ícono in 2019, with 16 taps, a beer garden, artisan pizza and BBQ. Its award-winning beers —like the Rorrito, Best of Show 2022 among 1,118 entries— and the names that nod to symbols of Mexicali make Ícono a must-stop for any craft beer lover.
The experience
🍺 Menu
🍺 Core beers
NEIPA · 6.7% ABV. A tribute to one of our favorite hops. Hazy, with an explosion of tropical fruit. Gold - Copa Cervecera del Pacífico 2019.
Double IPA · 8.0% ABV. Strong and aggressive, made for the most demanding hop palates. Gold - Copa Cerveza MX 2020.
Kölsch · 4.8% ABV. Pale gold, refreshing and light. Perfect for the Mexicali heat.
American Pale Ale · 5.2% ABV. A modern take on the classic American Pale Ale. Balanced and versatile.
🏆 Special editions
Sour Ale · 5.0% ABV. Sour ale with strawberries, raspberries, San Quintín cherries and watermelon from the Braulio Maldonado market. Brewed for the 3rd anniversary. Best of Show - Aro Rojo 2022 (best of 1,118 beers).
Tips for your visit
What to know before you go
History
Admire the 1923 building — there are vintage photos and art that tell the brewing history of Mexicali.
Beer Garden
If the weather allows, enjoy the open-air beer garden.
Food
The pizzas with Ojos Negros, BC cheese and the BBQ ribs are not to be missed.
Weather
They have powerful air conditioning, ideal to escape the Mexicali heat.
Hours
Location
Av. Ignacio Zaragoza 1298, Segunda Sección, 21100 Mexicali, B.C.
Edificio histórico de la antigua Cervecería Mexicali
Mexicali, B.C.