After striking out at another restaurant in Belfast, we said 'To heck with them' and decided to try Dos Gatos. A kind voice purred on the phone asking what we wanted, and immediately changed the mood in the car. Good start. We ordered chicken tacos and mushroom tacos. We also took a chance on dessert and ordered the mago panna cotta. The chicken tacos were really good and spicy. The mushroom tacos were like a hug to the belly. The panna cotta knocked the meal out of the park. Oh lord, that was a revelation. The chef knows what he is doing. Bless him! read more

Amazing food. Just wow. We hadn't tried Dos Gatos because they were only open for dinner but not long ago they opened for lunch on Mondays. This is pretty much tacos only as mains but they are hearty portions. Complex flavors, fresh ingredients- we had the chicken and pork tacos which were delicious. The guac and chips were perfectly seasoned with lime and garlic. Love, love, love. Small place with mostly bar seating or lounge/couch seating. Service was really friendly. read more

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The margaritas, even on special were over priced and awful! I had to make myself drink it, and it had a dehydrated lime in it, what is that about? Lime yes, dehydrated, no! Chunky ice cream salt, no, regular margarita salt, yes. We had tacos, carnitas and gringo, the meat on both was vey DRY! The chips and queso were so salty I had a hard time forcing myself to eat them, ended up leaving most of it. . Kept wiping the salt off the chips, but not much I could do about the "queso". The queso was like nothing close to traditional queso. If you are looking for a bar, with non-traditional, overpriced "mexican" food, this is the place. If you are looking for traditional Mexican food, skip this one. This is a one and done place. Bill was $75 (before tip) for 2 drinks, three tacos , a tamale, and chips (bagged) and queso(?) read more

Whoa!!! The words uttered after we all took our first bite. The tacos were amazing! So much so my husband is already doing the math of when we can visit again during our vacation in Belfast. They also have a decent selection of tequila. The restaurant itself has such an interesting vibe. You walk down a set of stairs to a dark space - very jazz club like. There are a couple of tables, a bar, then a couple interesting seating areas. We were sat in what felt like a VIP lounge. We were greeted with a couch and 2 chairs. There was a bunch of side tables for placing food and drinks. I cannot say enough about the tacos. We all finished our meals. The chips and salsa are pretty good too. read more

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The Carnita taco was Mexico meet micro green infused, just delicious! The Mezcal Last Word was a Mexican French fusion and delightful! I'm well versed in Mezcal mixology and I really liked it. The service and the vibe was just awesome, thank you Crystal for all the suggestions and wonderful experience. read more

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I'm assuming this place is under new management because it's not what it used to be. The food was still great but the drinks were subpar but quite expensive. We got seated quickly but the server didn't show up for a while. We were sitting for maybe an hour and fifteen minutes when they told us we had to leave because they have a policy that says we can't be there for longer than 90 minutes. We spent plenty of money and had already paid and generously tipped when they told us to leave. There weren't people waiting for a table that we could see. Definitely not the great experience we had there in our previous visits. But since the drinks were poor, we probably won't return again. Really bummed since it's hard to find a decent margarita in this area. read more

Amazing food, drinks and atmosphere. I was born and raised in South Texas and moved to Maine four years ago. This is the best Mexican food (and margaritas) I have ever had this side of the mason dixon line. I was in love with the decor, the authentic flavors of the dishes, and the well paired drink selection! Truly nothing to complain about and it only had me planning my next trip back before I had even left the building. Don't miss this hidden gem! read more

Ceviche! Daily special is always fantastic! Cocktail - fresh, real And the best Carnitas Thank you Chef Coop, Adam and gang! read more

Dos Gatos Gastropub - Scallop ceviche - Gastropubs Near Me - Belfast, Maine

Finally was able to check this spot out after seeing their pre-open and open stages on social media. After going down the stairs you enter into the dark lit restaurant that has an inviting bar with an overall vintage and unique vibe that makes you think of a speakeasy. With some of the seats being couches and cozy comfy chairs. Good luck finding anywhere else in Belfast with this much charm and personality. Such a standout spot you will not forget after you visit. We thankfully beat the rush showing up early and snagged two bar seats. The bartenders and other staff were so friendly and attentive as well as food came out in a quick manner even with them being busy. Gladly tried out their normal margarita and was impressed and even more so look forward to trying more cocktails. If you love tequila this is the cocktail spot for you and let me tell you about the tacos....! Firstly I chose the Tamarind Duck and my fiancée chose the Carnitas and wow both would be immediate order again! Not living close by and being hungry we decided to get the Gringo Tacos and split the three and while I preferred the other tacos more I was still impressed and would enjoy them again. Homemade tortillas and tasty fillings made me looking forward to every next bite! Easily some of the best tacos I can recall having and would make future trips back up to Belfast with the only intention of coming here! Add this to your list of must-try. read more

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The dark below ground space was a welcome respite from the unusual heat for Maine. Sampled four different tacos and all were great with distinctive string flavors. read more

This place is an absolute gem & was very unexpected! The staff are incredibly fun and welcoming, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The guac & chips are simple, fresh & delicious. The carnitas tacos are simply unbelievable--full of rich, savory flavor that keeps you coming back for more. The quesadilla is perfectly cheesy and satisfying, with fresh salsa. The bartender knew I loved hot sauce & let me try their homemade sauces - perfection! Their mocktails are creative and refreshing, and the beer selection is stellar, too. All of this comes together in a cool, hip restaurant setting that's perfect for a night out. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, drinks, and vibes! We were so excited about our food, we forgot to take pics, but here are our drinks. read more

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Who'da believed we found the BEST Mexican food in Belfast, Maine??!!! It's definitely not your father's neighborhood greasy Mexican place, but instead Dos Gatos is a great and maybe even unique experience. We were lucky to arrive a little early and score a couple seats at the bar, where we were served by Robert - and it's just a treat to watch a true professional bartender working his magic behind the bar. They have a great selection of spirits, especially tequilas, and they know how to make great drinks. We had (me) a classic lime margarita (and for a backer a pint of draft Salud from Marshall's Wharf); and wife had the signature spicy margarita. Both drinks were a hit. By the way, it's a cool sign when the menu has one page for food and three pages for drinks . My kind of place. For food we ordered queso to accompany the house tortilla chips. Their chips are served hot and salty (awesome!). Normally I don't love queso because it usually tastes like velveeta, but not the case here. Their queso was good enough to eat with a spoon!!! Then for the main course arrived - I had the ground beef tacos and Boss had the beet tacos. Yes, you heard me - BEET tacis. I felt this was a bold and risky move on her part, but it paid off - they turned out superb. Overall the food was delish. Not the cheapest taco place around, but a great experience and we'll definitely be back!! read more

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First, the ambiance is 5 star. Love the feeling of dining in a grotto or castle basement. The bar is very stylish and the vibe is great. Our service person was also 5 star, she made recommendations, she was very attentive and took great care of us. My main beef is the cost of items on the menu. We know an avocado costs about $1. So to pay $15 for quacamole and a few ounces of chips feels like usury. Prices for 3 tacos (albeit tasty ones) were really high. Drinks were also high and were small pours. I get that labor costs are high as are electric bills, but ouch. So, a tasty experience if you can afford it read more

Dos Gatos is a great addition to downtown Belfast. Our group enjoyed a tasty meal served by owner Jesse. The service was friendly and unpretentious but the food was delicious. I shared the mushroom tacos and the beet tacos with my companions. Sounds unusual but they were both really great. Companions also enjoyed the chicken tacos and the duck tacos. We loved the outdoor seating area. Can't wait to return. read more

Dos Gatos Gastropub - Loved the outdoor seating area and bar - owners Jesse and Adam were great hosts! - Gastropubs Near Me - Belfast, Maine

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Dos Gatos is a wonderful place! The food and cocktails are delicious, but the beautiful ambiance and fantastic vibes and hospitality are what really help to make it a next-level great experience every time. It is so rare to find a place that checks all these boxes and these guys have managed to do so. Adam is a true gem, just a lovely human, and Chef Cooper is amazing. The tortillas are a family recipe and it comes through in how delicious they are. I love the beet or mushroom tacos, and my hubby goes with carnitas or duck. The ceviche specials are always on point, and the spicy margaritas are the best around. I also love that they are open a bit later than anywhere else in town, providing a spot to enjoy for those of us looking to stay out at night. read more

I love it hear! Deff stop by when you are in Belfast. Thanks for being open in the winter Dos Gatos and for the fun flavors and yummy taco combos. Great mocktails and cocktails and ambience in the cold Belfast winter month. read more

I don't know how many people walk right by Dos Gatos, and they don't know what they are missing!!!!! The food and drinks are fire! Especially the chicken tacos, my personal favorite. The lighting is cool, the music is cool, the gato themed decor is cool, and just the whole vibe is cool! If you are in Belfast,I would definitely recommend stopping for a bite at Dos Gatos! read more

Love this place. The atmosphere is hip, welcoming. Seating is limited so you might want to go early---4:30, 5. Or not! There's outdoor seating on the horizon. Taco Tuesday is a good way to start: special pricing on their fabulous tacos and classic margaritas. We've loved the tacos: beet with feta and micro greens, Baja fish flavored perfectly, chicken tinga, carnitas. Great astute hardworking staff. Quick service. read more

Dos Gatos Gastropub - Margaritas, tacos with perfectly charred tortillas. - Gastropubs Near Me - Belfast, Maine

We stopped in on Tuesday and there was a wait for a table so we decided to order take out instead. After we left my husband opened our order and we were missing a taco. Tuesdays are ala cart tacos so you can try different ones with a starting price of $6.00 a taco, a bit pricey if you ask me and they don't come with anything extra such as rice etc. We called to let them know we were missing a taco and asked for a refund although the girl that took our call was super annoyed she said she would take care of it. Well, we got our refund of $3.00, not the $6.00 for what we paid for the taco. It's not the $3.00 that's a big deal, but the point of it. Needless to say we won't be back and would never recommend them. read more

My husband and I went to a Sunday night movie ($10 tickets for adults) at the Colonial Theater in Belfast, Maine, and then walked over to Dos Gatos, which was open late and was a great, cozy place for a small, post-movie meal. I'm glad to see that the restaurant has a permanent parklet out front so people can sidewalk dine during good weather. read more

Great place! Loved the tacos and beverage list. The food is innovative and classic at the same time. Great level of spice for Maine where you will be sweating but not dying! Really great flavor. I don't recommend it for kids. Much more of a couples spot or happy hour joint with friends. read more

Great tacos and a pleasant staff. Highly recommend. Just grabbed takeout and saw how the staff were tearing others. Want to go and enjoy a meal there when we have time. read more

Dos Gatos Gastropub - The exterior. Very cool vibe. - Gastropubs Near Me - Belfast, Maine

Staff is uptight and unfriendly, seating is weird and decor is overstimulating. This resturaunt is in a small basement below street level so maybe avoid if you are claustrophobic. Guac is bland and tasteless, food is equivalent to taco bell but youre paying high prices. Gone here a few times and its always been stressful and offputting somehow. Mostly a drinks spot seems like read more

Expensive for what you get. My family and I picked up take out and the place is really cute and the staff were nice. The Gringo tacos were fine nothing better than I can make myself. The bean and cheese taco was inedible and flavorless. The chicken Tinga was good 7 out of 10. Over all it isn't a place we will return. read more

Delicious tacos; Cool ambiance; excellent service; Will come back; Great to have Mexican in Belfast

A new restaurant in Belfast has quickly become a hot spot! They have an amazing, creative menu. Beet tacos? I'm not even a vegetarian, but I do love beets, so I tried them after a hearty recommendation from someone I had met while shopping at the co-op, and they were fabulous. We all ordered different kinds of tacos and shared. They make their own hot sauces. The owner is originally from San Antonio, so he knows good Tex Mex. I haven't even mentioned the bar! Especially the tequila selection! Wow! You will not be disappointed I can assure you. I tried the spicy jalapeño margarita (even though deep down I'm a bourbon girl) and it was the perfect accompaniment to the tacos and fingerling potato special. The space is very sexy! A cozy, warm basement with several very intimate nooks to relax and enjoy an evening with your friends. It also has a nice long bar to belly up to and enjoy mingling and chatting with the talented bartender who will make whatever you're craving. A nice outdoor patio is in the works over the next few weeks with a pergola to add shade and charm. What a nice addition to Belfast foodie scene. It's about time there's some diversity to the dining scene in these parts. I predict even more expansion in the near future. Once the locals get use to this very welcome new menu they will demand more. read more

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Was coming in with a group of 8. Adam was great to accommodate us even though it is, it is a very small restaurant. The atmosphere was awesome and the food was even better! Highly recommend! read more

horrible Experience, 45 min wait, only tacos on menu, hot tap water, no ice waited 15 min to get greeted once seated, had to eat from a couch, no real table, family style so no one knew who got what when food came, screwed up order, with "beet tacos". Marked safe for never going back there again read more

Incredibly delicious tacos with an awesome vibe on the coast of Maine! Highly recommend a stop here - loved their duck tacos!

Such a great place! We are lucky to have Dos Gatos in our little town. Food is fantastic (and we hail from Arizona so we know good Southwestern cuisine). The folks behind the bar turn out exceptional cocktails...and the atmosphere is about all you could ask for. If you haven't tried this place...do so!!! read more

I've never had anything but amazing food here. I mean chef nails it every time. Nails it.

Tonight was our first and definitely won't be our last time, the food was delicious and the service was just as good. We had to wait a little bit to get a seat but well worth it. One of the owners came and sat with us and he was just wonderful. Loved to atmosphere, a great evening out with husband and friends. Belfast is lucky to have such a little hidden gem. Keep up the great work :) read more

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Dos Gatos is a sexy little secret that begs to be told. The drink menu is lovely; plus as I watched Adam craft a Margarita for me he automatically reached for the Cointreau. That in itself sparked joy, especially since it isn't every night we get out. When the tacos came it was just... well... YUM. I can't recommend this whimsical goth establishment enough!!! read more

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Delicious tacos, inventive cocktails and fun servers. Cool ambiance. Really enjoyed our dinner here.

Fantastic eclectic space, great food and atmosphere. Look forward to going again and sitting outside

I went with a friend because another popular outside restaurant down the street was too busy to seat us. The food was tasty, but no rice or potato sides except ff, portions were very meager. The outside wooden structure was impressive workmanship creating a cozy corral for a small number of guests. I watched this project over a few months being built. We had fun mock-tails which were very good. We had the taco entrees , two different types spicy chicken and ground beef. Very modest portions. We found ice cream later to round out the our dinner. I will say that trying to get comfortable with their unique tree sourced furniture was a bit challenging. Some vintage metal pieces of furniture were very rusty, there's no padding on furniture for boney oldsters. The ambiance of smooth city curb dining doesn't quite yet arrive but they are new and I'm sure they will get there. Inside dining is located in a basement space a few steps away. The feel was claustrophobic to me and the smell of seafood very strong. At the attractive bar it was boisterous, olympics were on tv screens, seating besides the bar stools was in mini duces around the edge areas creating a cool cave like feel. Service was excellent. read more

Overall, the place has ok food, but it is extremely over priced for what you get. We ordered the guacamole which was $13 (a bit much for what seemed like premade guac). They don't give you enough chips to finish the guacamole. We asked for more chips and when we got the bill, they charged us $3 for extra chips. The table next to us got salsa and chips and their basket of chips was three times what we got. Very inconsistent and a bit of a rip off. The tacos tasted good, but $25 for three shrimp tacos is kind of crazy. They use the baby shrimp which lack any shrimp flavor. The carnitas tacos were very heavy with grease from the pork. The shells were soaked in grease on the bottom. They need to make sure the pork is drained before slapping it on a taco. And lastly, because it is the only mexican restaurant around, they rush you to finish before your food is gone just so they can open a seat for someone waiting to sit down. The only highlight was the margaritas. Very tasty and good tequila. Good drink those all night. But based on the food and price, I would not go back in the future. I could two lobster rolls for same price as some tacos and guacamole. Not worth it for me. read more

Unfortunate service. Would have liked to have tacos but we were ignored for some time and had to leave