Food was good not great but maybe cause I just didn't order the right thing for me. Had chorizo burger it was too spicy. My wife had beef and added bacon but the bacon seems to be real fatty in Michigan found this issue at a few restaurants. Besides that she liked her burger. The fried bananas were ok. The churro was good. Very large. Value was good and service was great read more

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I've been a long time fan of Frita Batidos' fritas and batidos (and fries)! Can't really go wrong with their chorizo, make it loco. Except that it puts me in a food coma :). SO I FINALLY tried some other options and was very impressed! The Tropical Salad is delish and really lives up to its name! Very bright and refreshing, with a unique guava vinaigrette. There's a fruity sweetness, with the mango slices as well, but not too sweet. Love the crunchy pepita and jicama as well. I added tofu which was well marinated and well textured. And then also tried a bit of a Frita Bowl with aromatic pulled pork (my husband and I split/shared both items) which we got on the coconut ginger rice and comes with tropical slaw. DELISH! That pork is tender, juicy, deeply rich and flavorful. And the slaw complements and cuts the fatty pork perfectly! read more

Frita Batidos - Tropical Salad, Pulled Pork Frita Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Great place. A little pricey. I ordered the chorizo burger - pro tip i recommend not getting the salsa topping it gives it a weird. Loaded plantains were ok. The coconut cream batido was great. 3 stars only because they didn't get my burger order right and the price for the burger + loaded plantains + batido was $31. read more

Frita Batidos is one of my favorite spots in Ann Arbor. The frita burger with the shoestring fries on top is so good and honestly unlike anything else around here. The flavors are great and everything always tastes fresh. The batidos are also amazing if you want something sweet with your meal. It can get pretty busy, but the food comes out fast and the atmosphere is fun and lively. Definitely one of those places you have to try if you're in Ann Arbor. read more

I love frita Matilda. I go almost every single time I am back in Ann Arbor. It is a classic AA staple and NYC is so lucky to have one now.

What a fiesta of flavors! We absolutely loved our meals and felt transported straight to the Caribbean. My husband had Beef Frito loco and I had chicken bowl verde,both deserving "one of the best meals I've had in my life" evaluation - and I don't say this lightly or often! We sat outside on their patio with our pup,enjoying the views of lovely downtown Ann Arbor. The lovely chocolate and passion fruit batidos complemented our meals nicely and felt sweet yet refreshing on a hot day. The facility is cute inside and out,they also play music on speaker for others in the street to enjoy (I must admit to have imitated a couple of salsa moves while waiting for our food haha). Food arrived super quickly,although there were quite a few folks eating in at the same time. If I lived any closer (and we live in NJ), would be regular customers here,no doubt! Thank you for such a great foodie experience-in a 5-star rating,this was a 6!! read more

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Great food, with delicious fritas and cubanos, and yummy batidos. Very loud inside, but great outside. Friendly employees.

You cant go wrong with them. Try any of the frita combinations or make it double, all worth it. Great service, speed and quality of food. Place is always spot less and welcoming. read more

Immediately when you walk in, you're greeted with the scent of coconut and french fries--you know the food is going to hit. Everyone in the restaurant was so kind and inviting. I enjoyed the fact that they bring the food to you while you play dominoes (with a guide for beginners). I got the chorizo with avocado y sunny side up egg and jalapenos--flavour BOMB it was delicious and I washed it down with a refreshing coconut cream batido. The inside is so chic and it allows you to share a table with strangers and yet still feel like you have your own space. When in town, it's worth a visit! read more

Food was yummy and hearty! I didn't finish my meal but I was already sooo full. Definitely want to come back again for the passion fruit batido! Love the bench style of sitting. Reminds me of visiting my grandparents in Latin America! I do think service could be quicker, especially considering the relative simplicity of the food they are offering. read more

Frita Batidos - Cuban Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

You can't go wrong with fritas! Delicious every time, and there is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. The staff is very nice and even came around with free samples of their seasonal Batido. read more

Frita Batidos - Beef Frita - Cuban Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Beef Frita (5/5): One of my favorites in Ann Arbor. The bun is soft and pillowy; the meat is juicy and well seasoned; and I love the fries and sweet chili mayo that come with the burger. Muenster and egg are my go-to toppings, but the thick cut bacon is a special treat. Crisped Plantains (5/5): I loved these plantain chips. They were crispy but also kinda meaty. Some plantain dishes have too much of a banana flavor, but these tasted more like potatoes to me. The avocado spread/dip paired really nicely with the chips. Chorizo Frita (4/5): I don't like the chorizo as much as the beef. It's a little too salty and has too much going on with the spices. Fries (4/5): Good fries, but they're usually a bit soggy. The sweet chili mayo is great as a dipping sauce though. *The batidos are so refreshing. Definitely worth it. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

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Knowing this is a local establishment for the students especially, we took that as a grain of salt and walked right in on a Saturday night with our 3 small children LOL! We ordered a variety of fritas as well as some yummy drinks. The fritas were hit or miss for our kids, but only because they're kids and you know how kids can be. We were starving after a long drive, and enjoyed our meal. Don't skip out on the fried egg! Best part. The wait is t terrible, but can seem to be when you're starving, which we were. Parking is a B, but to be expected. Lots of seating, but still a bit cramped. If stating in the area, take out seems to be the best option so you can get down & dirty with your meal! read more

Frita Batidos...why must you be in Ann Arbor and not in Los Angeles???? Loved this place so much we went again the next day. Double beef frita, loco style with jalapeños is the move. The chicken frita is good too, as is the fish, but the beef is where it's AT. It's juicy and cooked perfectly (medium rare or bust) and the flavor of everything combined made for one of the more interesting burgers I've ever had. Their tropical salad is great too, the guava vinaigrette hits the perfect notes of fruity, tangy, and savory. I tried it by itself and audibly went "woah". The only thing that competes for top spot IMO is the chicken verde bowl. They packed my shii with chicken, and the tropical slaw with mango on the side was gorgeous. Rice was flavorful, chicken was tender and falling apart. I could eat that probably every day. Maybe it deserves top spot. Pork bowl was good too but didn't come close to the chicken in my opinion. I just didn't love the flavor--not sure if they use soy sauce in the marinade but I didn't like the flavor as much. The meat is still tender and delicious, though. Get the batidos!!! I forced my boyfriend to get his own because I knew he would want to drink a whole one after he had a first sip. I was right. Chocolate is fantastic but my favorite was their "lighter" batido, which is mango and pineapple. Worth the long line. Ambiance is clean & cute & definitely bustling. I wish I could teleport. I don't know when i'll be back in Ann Arbor, but whenever that is I'll be going here first. (no pictures because the ones I took really don't do the food justice) read more

Frita Batidos is an Ann Arbor staple. Their menu is extremely innovative and uses Cuban cuisine in ways that are vibrant. I prefer my frita (which is essentially a burger) loco, which has everything from a tropical slaw to a fried egg. The fries are amazing. Be prepared to wait in a line that can get rather long. The restaurant is very lively, but once again can get very busy and loud. There isn't really service involved besides them bringing you food and taking an order, but if you ask for anything, they are happy to accommodate you. Would recommend. read more

First time! Great food, clean white washed interior; service was ok. Didn't understand the menu and the counter guy wasn't very communicative. But guys bussing the tables and delivering food were fast and friendly. read more

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This was one of the most unique yet delicious meals I've ever had! The black bean frita was phenomenal. The fries are so crispy. The batidos were on another level. The lime one was great, but the hibiscus one was incredible too. The line was very long when we got there (out the door) and there was only one person taking orders. It took ~30 minutes to order but once we did our food came out surprisingly quick. We will be returning!! read more

Probably the best customer service I've ever experienced. They really went above and beyond to make me a very satisfied customer and resolve my issue that could literally happen at any restaurant. I am so impressed with how valued they made me feel. I highly recommend this restaurant for both the delicious food but also the exceptional customer service. read more

Frita Batidos - Beef Frita - Cuban Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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fries were lowkey mid but like yum at the moment lol. they're shoe string fries but could be fresher (seemed like it was sitting for a few hours). the marg and mojito were good! def a good place for happy hour. ambiance was nice -- very busy lol read more

Frita Batidos - mojito and marg - Cuban Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I love the food. The only downside is the crowds it sometimes draws. I wish there was a way to order and pickup without getting out of the car since parking is limited. read more

OK, when you walk in the first impression might be that the spot feels a bit clinical, in the sense that there's a lot of white everywhere. But soon you start appreciating the art along the walls and in different places. The staff is extremely friendly. We had a wonderful experience here. Most importantly, the food is absolutely excellent. We try a burger and they're Cuban sandwich, as part of our Cuban quest, which takes us to try out Cuban sandwiches anywhere we go. They were both so good. The milkshake we had was also phenomenal. I come to Ann Arbor for a yearly retreat, and I'm going to have to make this a yearly stop for me. read more

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So so so tasty and delicious! The service is fast and all the employees kind. I have gone twice now and they have offered samples while we were waiting in line. It was such a nice touch and definitely influenced my purchase! I love how busy and casual the restaurant is. The picnic benches are great! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Decided to try them yesterday evening before a comedy show. The Cuban sandwich was pretty good and a little on the spicy side with the chipotle mayo but not too much. The bread was toasted, I would have liked it a little softer but that might just be my preference. The pulled pork frita bowl was my favorite of the two. I liked the sweetness from the grilled glazed pork and really liked the coconut ginger rice also balanced with the coleslaw. Definitely would go back for the bowl. It's a fast casual set up where you order at the counter then they bring your meal to you. The staff was helpful and friendly. The place seems a little bland with the white everywhere but was playing some good music which made up for it. It was too cold to sit outside but the lights over the alleyway was a nice ambiance. I almost forgot, the churro was so perfectly crispy with cinnamon and sugar on the outside and soft and packed with flavor from the orange zest on the inside. I am not usually a fan of the churro but this one is a must try! read more

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Fantastic fast-casual Cuban food! Highly recommend Frita Batidos! Ambiance & Service: Modern with lots of inside and outside seating. The line can get very long, but it does move quickly. Food came out relatively fast! Food: Passion Fruit Batidos - absolutely delicious! Not too heavy and sweet. The best treat! Black Bean Frita - I added an egg and the tropical slaw which put this over the top. The black bean patty was very flavorful and the fries on top give it the perfect crunch! TL;DR: line can be long, but moves fast. The Passion Fruit Batidos and Black Bean Frita are amazing! read more

Frita Batidos - Passion Fruit Batido - Cuban Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I had heard a lot about this place so decided to have dinner here while visiting Ann Arbor. The line was very long and out the door on to the street on a Friday evening. It moved quickly and I was inside ordering after 25 minutes. I got the fish frita, churros espanol, and the coconut cream drink. The latter 2 were great but my fish frita was extremely underwhelming. It was mostly bread and the protein was hard to find. The churros and drink were excellent. The ambiance is casual with lots of communal seating. read more

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We got the fish sandwich and the beef burger made it loco, we also got the loaded plantains, and the churros! WOW! Honestly it was amazing the garlic cilantro fries slapped so hard! It was incredible. Great vibes outside on the patio too. Me and my daughter really enjoyed ourselves and the beef and chicken are both halal there! Kudos! read more

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Solid burger. Love that they have a fries on it. Looking forward to my next time! I ordered takeout so I can't speak to the service or ambience. read more

Probably the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had, and very good carnitas bowl with an amazing slaw... margaritas were all fresh juice... cute space with a lovely street patio.... Service was consistently friendly across the board. We were just traveling through Ann Atbor and this was a great find! What a treat! read more

Frita Batidos - Cuban Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This unique restaurant has a diverse menu with a marvelous selection of dining choices. They also have a restaurant in Detroit. They both have gotten rave reviews and are highly recommended. read more

If you're going here, be ready to face the crowds and get in line! I was worried about getting a seat, but there's a lot of seating and after waiting for quite awhile, we had no trouble at all finding a place to sit. The servers were friendly, and I loved the menu because it's so different. I don't get Cuban food often, so I was excited to try it. I did notice that as you sit down and wait for your food, the servers come around and call out names. Because it's so busy and loud in there, I feel like it would be much easier for the servers to implement a number system where they give you a number to set on your table, and then find you that way. Just a thought! I had the fish Frita with island coleslaw, so good! I love that it has fries right in the sandwich. As for the loaded plantains, well...I could eat that every day. It was my favorite part of the meal. I tried the coconut cream Batido and my daughter had the chocolate espanol. Both were excellent. The chocolate is more bittersweet and has cinnamon, so if wouldn't be for everyone but it was good to me. I really loved the coconut one. I practically waddled out of there, I was so full. Very filling food. Generally I wouldn't get a drink like that with both the plantains and a burger, but I don't know when I'll make it out there again so I went for the gusto! read more

Great spot for a burger! The chorizo burger was moist and flavorful. The crispy plantains are a great snack. The loaded plantains were great as well, with multiple toppings that made it very filling. It has vegetarian friendly options and the bowls are a great choice as well. The location is great, very spacious and service was quick. read more

Double beef Frita with egg and cheese was huge and cooked perfect medium rare. Loved the coconut batidos with pieces of coconut. I also really enjoyed the Beat snack ever side dish which had great flavor read more

I was very satisfied with my visit here. First time here and it was super delicious. They have long tables inside with additional seating outdoors, and the general vibe is very casual. Ordered the chorizo double frita, and it was jam packed with flavor. Forgot to ask for lettuce and tomatoes which could've helped balance the slight saltiness from the chorizo. The bun itself was very soft which I'm a fan of. Coconut cream batido was very flavorful, more so than I had expected for a coconut flavored drink. Moreover, there's a good amount of white coconut meat that you can taste in each sip. Churro was only $2.50, and you can see the length is comparable to a forearm. Outside was very crispy and the inside was very soft. Seems like they speckled in lemon zest into the breading, which gave the churro a different touch. Would recommend for those in the area! read more

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Delicious and worth the wait! I got the chorizo burger and my bf got the black bean burger. The sauce on both paired well. I added avocado spread and salsa, and it complimented the spicy sauce quite nicely. Both burgers were juicy and cooked well and the fries were a lovely added bonus. We had milkshakes to drink, I got the coconut and will be dreaming of this forever, it was so creamy and refreshing. My bf had the caramel one and it was extra indulgent. For dessert with split the churros with chocolate dipping sauce. My bf really liked the orange zest with the churro, where I was not a fan, but that just is my preference. They were cooked great, crisp and light, covered in cinnamon and the sauce was extra yummy with deep chocolate flavors. We will return anytime we are in the area!! We went on Friday night around 6pm and the line was out the door. We waited for about 35 minutes, but once we ordered food came Out quickly and correct. Easy to find a table even with it being so crowded :) read more

Frita Batidos - Milkshakes - Cuban Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend visiting this place, not hard to see why it's one of the highest rated places in Ann Arbor. The Fritas are amazing, unless you're allergic to any topping then get it loco. The drinks are great and the even have games at the table. read more

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Excellent quick Cuban food with great service. I tried the double burger ( chicken me), The wife tried the Pulled pork Batido served with White rice and coleslaw. Help yourself water is ok I guess. read more

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The food is absolutely amazing. Burgers are the meatiest, tastiest experience. All the fat at the flavor. An absolute must. Wait times are a bit much sometimes. read more

Frita's is an Ann Arbor classic. It's the perfect place to bring visitors who think Ann Arbor has a lackluster food scene. You have to get a Frita, a Batido, and maybe a side. The coconut cream Batido is my favorite and it's great with a splash of rum. The plantains are also incredible. Only downside is that they're (understandably) always busy! I just moved to Brooklyn to find out they're opening a new location just a few minutes away from me and I'm very happy about it. read more

Everything was really delicious, but OMG... the churros...a hint of orange and divine dipped in chocolate. We get them every time we go back to Ann Arbor! read more

I needed to find something for 4 people and 2 of them are meat and potatoes kinda guys. This place looked like it had it all. It did!!! Food was amazing, they were very knowledgeable about celiac and being GF. Their garlic cilantro fries..... I'm still dreaming of. It's a college vibe with picnic tables for the community. It was clean and they have endless bottles of water for the table to enjoy. Great food! read more

Frita Batidos - Don't remember the name buts it's like a rice bowl. And the garlic cilantro fries. Amazing - Cuban Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan