I booked this place to have my post-elopement dinner celebration. When we booked, it was winter and the restaurant was not open, so we had no idea what to expect. Dos Arboles hit above their weight class In regards to any expectations. Staff were nothing but friendly. Food was great, spicy margaritas had the people hollering, and service was top notch. First restaurant review I've left ever, they deserved it though. read more

Usually we get take out but we decided to dine in and it was wonderful. We got the best margaritas, I got the blended mango and my boyfriend got the strawberry one. Then 1/2 price nachos were massive and so good! And we also got the appetizer queso with salsa that was really good as well! 5 stars all around! We were really impressed especially because we know there is a shortage in help lately! Natalie and team are doing a fine job! read more

This resturant has exactally what you would expect from Frankfort - We sat outside and it was very pleasant. They have an upstairs patio that seems to be permanently closed. When you walk in you get a list of "Rules" (Be Patient, Good Food Takes Time, Etc) They were right. After 15 min we were able to place our drink order and ordered Chips and Guacamole. Chips were super thin couldn't handle the bland, unseasoned Guacamole. Tacos next. Comical. I had the El Pastor and something else unmemorable. 3" tortillas with about a tablespoon of meat each. Average. Waitress was unpersonal and Slow. If you're part of the Rich Lake People and you want some nice drinks with tiny tacos this is right up your alley. If your some poor Father with a hungry family this is probably not your kind of place. Forgettable. read more

This place has a really good atmosphere and their patio is super cute. The server we had was also super nice! I like how many drink options they have and I went for the frozen strawberry margarita which was really delicious. I ended up getting 2 of these throughout the course of my meal. My friend also really liked her prickly pear margarita. For my meal I got the enchilada gigante and when the plate came out it looked right but after my first bite I realized it wasn't what I ordered. Inside was the ingredients of the Cubano chimichanga but it was still dressed as the enchilada. I can confidently say that pickles and enchilada sauce are not a good combination lol. I sent my order back which is the first time I've ever had to do that in my life and I was kinda embarrassed about it. The waitress was super apologetic. When I got the right meal back, it had 2 portions of rice and no lettuce and sour cream toppings which was not a big deal but just interesting that it got screwed up twice. The food was average. It was kind of bland. I do think the chips and salsa were tasty though! When the waitress brought our bills, only 1 of my drinks and my meal was on it. I thought she was comping me a drink for messing up the order but after handing over my card to pay she came back and realized she gave my actual bill to a different table. Overall just kind of a mess and unorganized. read more

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Absolutely the best Mexican food I've ever had! Wonderful service (thanks Amanda). Big portions and reasonably priced. Music was loud enough to enjoy, but not too loud. Outdoor seating was delightful. read more

Horrible experience/ Terrible attitude My girlfriends and I went here on 9-23 to have a couple of drinks before going out to celebrate my birthday. We sat in the bar and the bartender came over and questioned "who gave us permission to sit there?" He actually seemed upset that we were sitting there. It went downhill from there. Since they do not have a printed price list for their tequila it was very difficult to select what kind to have. The bartender got very rude and dismissive with us. He questioned our choices and even went so far as to tell us they did not have Cuervo Gold or Silver. He clearly did not want to be there and it showed. One of my friends made the comment that "maybe I could get a free drink for my birthday." To which the bartender sniped "well, that's never going to happen." We are all locals and will never go back to this restaurant and will tell all our friends of our crappy experience at Dos Arboles. read more

The most fabulous evening. Bartender made our night. Great meal at Birch and Maple. Then after dinner drinks and excellent conversation. 10/10 read more

Just saying if you know what real Mexican food tastes like then you won't get it here. The chips were bad and from a bag and guac watery. The food portions were small and kinda expensive. The waiter was nice and efficient but they rounded off our bill. We paid in cash and they didn't give me change back. The waiter said they just round it off. Guessing most pay with credit. Typically if you don't see anyone of Spanish ancestry you probably won't get authentic Mexican food and this rings true! read more

Amazing fresh food with great local ingredients, you can taste the love and care!! Great service, super friendly and informative, even on the busy Ironman day. Great margs, tacos, taco salad, and fajitas. No seed oils, local grass fed beef, Amish chicken, and produce from a farm close by - love the vision and spirit behind this place! Great rooftop too with beautiful views of Betsie Lake!! Will definitely be back next time we're in Frankfort read more

The quality, presentation and price were all great! Our server was a delight, she was efficient and fun! Side note: her grandson was at the table next to us & rocking out to the live music which was so fun to watch! Gina-Jordon music is fantastic read more

My husband and I ate at Dos Arboles 2 years ago and the food and service was excellent. We had dinner there this year and were disappointed from our bar experience to dinner. The tacos were small, soggy and filling was minimal. The red wine from the bar was undrinkable. I returned it but was charged anyway. It takes a lot for me to complain, but I felt a responsibility to inform people who are considering dining there. read more

Our first time eating in Frankfort and we saw Dos Arboles on our drive in. Great location and some fun outdoor seating. We really enjoyed their Margaritas with their homemade Margarita mix. Very tasty and really hit the spot. The food was also very good. Between four of us we had 5 different types of tacos and all of them were delicious. I also had rice and beans which came with my dinner. I don't care for refried beans so I didn't plan to eat them, however to my surprise they were not refried beans, but rather black beans that were somewhat creamy. Something you might have in a dish with black beans and rice. However you describe them they were really good. Overall we very much enjoyed our meals at Dos Arboles. read more

Very good food. Expected "Mexican" food the 1st time I went but was surprised to find out it was more tradition Latin flavors. Friendly staff and clean place rounded out a great evening. read more

We've been several times and always enjoy the tacos a la carte and the drinks (Steal your Face, Margarita Picante, and Oaxacan Old Fashion). I just wish they would bring back the carne asada tacos. read more

Great restaurant!! The food is delicious, the drinks are outstanding, and there is a great vibe!

I will start by saying that the food was very good. I would come back because I enjoyed it very much. I will also say this is NOT Mexican food. It is inspired by Mexican food and someone that knows how to create flavor profiles has created some seriously good derivatives of Mexican food. The cocktails were super tasty! Someone back their is a master mixologist!! The service was excellent. Our server was polite, attentive, and prompt. The restaurant is super clean, beautiful, and well maintained. There were two performers; Kabota Dragon and Bear. They did a good job singing for us. Again, I will return even though it is t my type of Mexican food. It is definitely some seriously good Mexican inspired food. Great job to all. Make sure you try this place! read more

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Our server was awesome. Her name was Meg. Bunch of idiots in town in for a bachelor party. She was great at being a professional while keeping things light and fun. Bartender was not as personable. Dan was his name. Would absolutely come again but wouldn't sit at the bar. Great time! read more

The bartender can't use POS systems. But what they need is a Latino/hispanic consultant on their food. White people love to add sugar and pineapple to our food. We Latinos don't use either very often. Except in desserts. Sugar in meat is gross. (Avoid the carnitas) read more

Good service, good food, good vibe! We stopped in for a brief meal before the Shakespeare. Advice number one--this is a great place to linger! We sat at a table near the bar, and it was such a cheerful, fun vibe. They have a nice looking outdoor patio with tables as well as indoors, plus a row of chairs facing Betsie Bay. The decor is bright and colorful with lots to admire. You'll want to soak it all in! Our server was very accommodating, helping us get our food and check promptly as well as regular water refills. I had the Tinga, two chicken tacos (not at all spicy) with interesting toppings/sauces to make it more special. The refried beans were atypical and just delicious. My companion loved their carnitas tacos, which were flavored differently than were used to but were super tasty. read more

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Picture perfect place for a lazy Sunday afternoon drink rooftop. Passionfruit margarita was a great choice. Soooo good! They only serve chips, salsa and quac on the roof, but what goes better than margaritas than those three amigos?! Salsa had a hint of smokey....Chipotle (?). Whatever - I have a new favorite salsa! Quacamole was slightly sweet and ingredients included corn - a first for me, but I liked it. Views of Betsie Lake and the marina across the street were beautiful. Happy to have stumbled upon this cool spot as we took the scenic drive south from Sleeping Bear Dunes. read more

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Former Texans providing this review. Take that as you wish... Atmosphere is great; nice rooftop patio with seating; well-stocked bar... Ordered a beer-Rita w/Dos Equis, salsa and queso, and three types of taco: Carnitas, Carne asada and Camaron (shrimp)... Chips are not restaurant-made... round- came from a bag- lots of broken crumbs as well (major bummer): both salsas were flavorful but not too spicy. Queso was okay. It got better when we added the red salsa. This appetizer (chips and salsa at least) usually comes free at MOST Mexican restaurants in TX... so, price was high in our opinion. At least use Michigan-made Fiesta brand chips if they have to be from a bag! Took a second ask to get our bar drink... Finally cancelled the drink order as we were 90% done with our meal.m and still no drink. :( Tacos were pretty good. Carnitas we're best. Service was fine. Waitress was friendly. But our water was never refilled. :( Overall we had high hopes, but would offer a grade of C+ for now. We'll come back and try again... read more

Dos Arboles - Tacos Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Wonderful little place! First time here past by it for a long time but so glad we stopped! Food was amazing and affordable! Service was excellent only issue is we waited a long time when ordering drinks from the bar. Definitely worth it! Cute patio with live music and great view. read more

Great food Staff very pleasant Food 5stars Outdoor seating comfy and spacious !!!!!!!!! read more

Decided to go here because it was new and wanted to try out the only Mexican restaurant (that we know of) in the area. Food was okay, but overpriced for what it was. Seemed like a Mexican place that focused more on looks than food- tacos were pretty but we didn't love them and the chips are store bought. A side order of rice or beans is $8 each and chips with salsa/queso is $12. I know it's a small beach town, but still seems kind of ridiculous. We added ourselves to the Yelp waitlist ahead of time with an estimated 40 min wait. We ended up waiting about two hours to be seated, so as other reviews said, expect a longer wait than you're told. We wanted to try it because it was new and the outside patio/upstairs seemed nice but don't think we'd come again. read more

Dos Arboles - Beans and three tacos (left to right- carnitas, pastor, chorizo and potato) - Tacos Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

My family and I were really looking forward to our first meal here. We were a party of 9 and were told they couldn't seat a party that size. We asked if they could move a couple of tables together and were told no. We did notice several larger tables and didn't understand why we couldn't be seated. In addition I asked if the rice served with the tacos was the arroz verde listed as a side and were told it was. What came with our tacos was not arroz verde and was very ordinary. It reminded me of the Goya Mexican rice from the box. Portions were smaller than I hoped based on the price. Finally, the host apologized to us when we were seated at two separate tables as he worried he was rude at first. That was a nice gesture. He said we would receive chips and queso on the house. We got chips and salsa and were charged for it. I will not hurry back. read more

¡Fantásticos Nachos! ¡Excelentes tacos! ¡Muy bien! ¡Hermoso interior con un ambiente divertido! read more

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Great prices, staff is incredibly friendly, and of course... the drinks are perfect. Would strongly suggest coming by and trying it out! Now if only they had margarita pitchers..... read more

Dos Arboles - Tacos Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

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Disappointing. My water was given to me with at least 1 bug in it and another unknown floating object, but we were sitting outside, so maybe it flew in on the way to our table. The staff dispersing the beverages still didn't even check before placing it in front of me and it was noticeable. The $12 stale chips, mediocre salsa, and queso is not recommended and the tacos were the most disappointing of all! THEY ARE NOT REGULAR SIZE TACOS, but have a regular size taco price tag. I feel like they should call them mini tacos because it's so misleading. I ordered the carne asada tacos and it was more of a minced mystery meat, definitely not the typical grilled and sliced beef I've experienced at actual Mexican restaurants. Buyer beware, this place is a rip-off. Yuck! read more

If you like tequila and tacos served up in a beautiful, modern setting, you'll love Dos Arboles. We started with prickly pear margaritas and chilaquiles, then moved on to a variety of delicious tacos. Excelente! read more

Dos Arboles - Tacos Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Ate on the patio; the view was great!Service was great, food was awesome. Will definitely go back!

Love, love this restaurant. The food is amazing. The drinks are excellent. We live in Kentucky but vacation in Frankfort every year. We always make a point to eat at Dos Arboles. read more

We had high hopes, a good taco sounded amazing and this place was a quick walk from our rental house. The restaurant itself is very aesthetically pleasing and the food presentation is pretty. Our server started out friendly, upsold us to the chips & queso for $12. Yep, $12 for tasteless chips (whole wheat, stale?), 2 small condiment cups of salsa with a small bowl of queso. It was meh. We did receive a refill of chips. If a Mexican restaurant can't get chips & salsa right then it's not a good sign. And it wasn't. "Street" tacos are 4.75 each and they recommend you get 3-5 of them per person for a meal because they are each about 2 bites. I'm not exaggerating. We tried 4 different ones and they were all meh. Server disappeared after she took our order. Never refilled our waters or removed our dirty dishes. She literally dropped the check on our table without a word and walked away. No "thanks", or "I will take this up when you're ready". Nothing. The restaurant was not full, yet people were waiting quite a while for tables. It took a while for our food to come out. I think they must be short-staffed so they were trying not to overwhelm the kitchen. We paid $50 for 3 people for a really disappointing meal and we all ate again when we got home. We won't be back. (We also had Mexican food at the nearby Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill in Benzonia this trip and it was a much better Mexican food experience, I would head there and skip Dos Arboles.) read more

Dos Arboles - Tacos Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

We tried this for dinner. Restaurant was not busy, had cocktails at bar. And bartenders were well educated and made nice drinks. But had party of 7, and manager refused to push 2 tables together, had to sit separately beside each other. Was absolutely crazy. Charged for chips and salsa that was not good at all. Some ordered tacos that were not great. Very expensive for what you got. read more

One of the best places in Frankfort for atmosphere, food, drinks and a nice wait staff. Friendly and thoughtful service. The food is really great Mexican. A step above the usual ..... the deck overlooking the bay- not to be missed!!!! read more

Great atmosphere great service great food. Enough said. Not the traditional chain-type Mexican restaurant. Unique dishes that are quite tasty. read more

Dos Arboles - Tacos Near Me - Frankfort, Michigan

Love the food. Shrimp tacos, mole pork, quesadilla with fresh mushrooms so good, salads. All amazing. Service is friendly and prompt , and love the ambiance. Best kept secret in off season two dollar tacos on Tuesday nights! read more

A nice place! Nachos - huge, prepare to share Guac - eh, needs salt / cilantro / jalapeños / onions Queso - very good Salads - also very good Margarita - excellent Both porks were excellent (Al pastor and carnitas) They are clearly suffering from a staff shortage. Service was very slow...they probably need one more waitress and one more cook. read more

We rented the upper patio for a private event. We had children ages 1-5 and 11 adults. It was outstanding! The big plus was there was a great musician playing during the time we were there. The service was outstanding and the food and beverages were great. If you want a private event on a patio with terrific views, this is the place. read more

Food and service sub par, waited at the hostess stand for a good 12 min before seated with a dead restaurant this was at around 4:30 pm in the afternoon on a Sunday. Then once we were seated the hostess never told the waitress she was sat and had to wait another 25 min just for our water order. The new server slid the drink to my kid and it dumped all over both myself and the baby. Nachos looked like they sat under the warmer too long the guacamole was made with black Avacado tasted rotten and we asked for a small side plate of rice and beans and were charged $16 for our 18 month old to snack on.... No kids menu. No one seems to be in charge. Servers lack direction a lot of stand around . For a beautiful space it has a lot of potential but unfortunately not going back us this family of 6. read more

Don't forget your manners! We knew it was a busy night and that a party of 14 could be a challenge. That's precisely the reason that when I talked to the hostess from the very beginning I explained that we could be split up into several tables, as we had three families. We were very patient as a dozen parties were seated and served ahead of us over two hours. Inexplicably, the host staff insisted on trying to get all 14 of us in one table, which we assured them multiple times was not necessary. Once we finally got seated, the host scolded me in front of the entire outdoor dining room for again explaining that we were happy to sit in any configuration and that I was very clear about that from the beginning. I was far from disrespectful, but he was downright rude. The food and drinks were fine. read more