About Novo Brazil Brewing - Otay Ranch
Novo Brazil Brewing - Otay Ranch is a brewpub on Birch Road in Chula Vista. It is where Novo Brazil started, in a 12,000 square foot space that holds a bar, a restaurant and the brewery. The Carneiro family founded Novo, and its motto is "Inspired by Brazil, brewed in San Diego."
The beer list includes Chula Pils, Coco Haze, Momo Haze, Ipanema and Corvo Negro, a Russian imperial stout. The brewery says Corvo Negro won a bronze medal at the 2016 World Beer Cup. Novo also makes its own Nova hard kombucha, plus non-alcoholic versions.
Novo's menu mixes Brazilian dishes like cheese balls, coxinha and empanadas with burgers, tacos and steak. There is a kids menu, and its brewpubs are colorful, family-friendly places with huge screens.
Cans and growlers are sold to go at every Novo location. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Chula Vista on this site.
From Novo Brazil's own website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Is Novo Brazil Otay Ranch good for kids?
Yes. Its brewpubs are family-friendly, and its menu includes a kids section.
Can I buy beer to go?
Yes. Novo sells ready-to-drink cans and growlers at all of its locations.
Does Novo serve anything besides beer?
Yes. Novo makes Nova hard kombucha in flavors like Horchata, Tamarindo and POG, plus non-alcoholic kombucha. The menu also lists wine and cocktails.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Yellow Car Brewing is 1.1 miles away and Robinwood Liquor & Market is 5.3 miles away. The Bell Marker is 6.6 miles away and Thr3e Punk Ales Brewing Co. is 6.7 miles away.
Answers come from Novo Brazil's website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
Breweries near Novo Brazil Brewing - Otay Ranch
Before you visit Novo Brazil Otay Ranch
Come hungry. The menu is big, and the Brazilian starters are the part you will not find at most brewpubs. You can make a reservation or order online on novobrew.com.
Check the events page before you go, but note that trivia and karaoke nights on it are at the Lane Avenue taproom, not here. Pick Otay Ranch when you book.
Yellow Car Brewing is 1. Yellow Car Brewing is 1.1 miles away.