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    The Backdoor

    3.9 (46 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Midnight margarita without the sugar rim
    Cortney F.

    This place has such potential. The service was excellent and the drinks were very good. The food however needs work. We got the dip trio guacamole (excellent), salsa, queso(hot AF). The carnitas taco was perfect, the chicken ones tasted like a salt lick, the fish one was oddly sweet. We also had the Mexican pizza which was asked about it being hot and the server said no but it came covered in spicy jalapeños. The cheese they use is all spicy. The Mexican pizza was good after we took the slices off. It's a cool downtown location and it's very cozy. They also have a large selection of tequilas and have flights.

    Blackberry Beret Margarita & White Peach Sangria
    Casey S.

    Love this little speak easy taqueria behind D'Marcos on Main Street! It's an intimate setting, great for a small party of friends. The staff is very friendly and will help you pick out the best flights with a delicious cocktail/margarita to pair with your meal. I recommend the chips and dips as an appetizer. The dips are Guac, (spicy) salsa, and queso. The mezcal flight was my favorite. The shots get smokier from left to right and tastier. The white peach sangria is good if you like a sweeter cocktail vs the blackberry beret margarita which is a stronger drink. Overall, a great place to eat tacos and drink tequila! When the red light is on the tequila is flowing!

    Auralia H.

    This is a cool taco and tequila bar! Located in downtown Rochester behind D'Marcos. It is very small inside and fills up fast. They have a large selection of over 150 tequilas and also serve cocktails and margaritas. We ordered brisket and carnitas tacos prepared street style (topped with onion, cilantro and lime) and made it a combo, where it comes with rice & beans. I would say the tacos were a little dry and skimped a little on the onion & cilantro. We would try this place again, we liked the atmosphere.

    Heather L.

    Delicious Jalapeño Margaritas! Beef Brisket tacos are our favorite! So delicious. One of our fave spots in Rochester.

    Skinny Margarita
    Jen O.

    We love the bartender, Valentina. She is upbeat, attentive, and very knowledgeable. Great atmosphere and excellent drinks. I love the salt and sugar options for the Margarita rim. This gem is located behind DiMarco's and has a wide variety of and .

    Paper boats for food. Red solo cups for drinks.

    Stopped in on Cinco de Mayo, their big day to take advantage of. This place considers itself a premium tequila and taco bar and "speakeasy". My friend and I got seated and looked at the menu. For the holiday, they were only offering a taco bar, we could not order off the menu. It was a buffet setup in back, serve yourself. The food looked awful, low quality. They had paper boat bowls for customers to use, not actual plates. They served our $14 margaritas in small plastic cups. After seeing the food on other customers tables, we finished our drinks and left. Strange that they would market themselves as high end and look that way with the decor, and then offer such low quality food and experience.

    Amy W.

    This was a very unexpected stop for us as our night was planned very differently. But it was a welcome surprise! Located behind Demarcos Italian and wine bar, the Backdoor is a speakeasy taco and tequila bar. I love Mexican so you can't go wrong feeding me tacos. Lol. When we first arrived, it was just starting to get busy. We were fortunate enough to get a spot at the bar. By the time we left, it was standing room only. We just loved it here. There was something to see on every wall. Such a charming spot! The warm dark wood gives it a cozy feel yet it has an upscale ambiance. We tried out several of their drinks and split a taco dinner. Absolutely delicious! I do hope they get more help because two bartenders making handcrafted cocktails is definitely not enough. They were slammed. The service was understandably slow as a result. This may become my new "go to" spot in Rochester, as we frequent the downtown area quite often. Can't wait to bring my sister here next time! I loved it!

    Margaritas
    Lindsey S.

    I like the vibe of this place it's small and sort of dimly lit. It's a good spot for a date. The cocktails are fantastic. But, the queso tasted like it was from a can. The quesadilla was pretty good.

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    Great food and service. Happy hour is the best $4 tacos $3 coronas. Get the street style tacos over American

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    The service was great. My server Lauren was amazing and very friendly. Our food was delicious and the service was great.

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    The place is very small yet we only had to wait 10 min for two seats at the bar to open up. The Mexican pizza was good!

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    The best little cozy restaurant. Great vibes but also GREAT FOOD!! Service is also very quick.

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    Megan is an amazing bartender and server. She is very attentive and personable. Love her personality and vibes! Highly recommend this place

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    Amazing food, friendly staff, and nice ambiance. We come here regularly and have never had any complaints!

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    The tacos are amazing. The nacho is one of the best I've ever had. And the drink menu is great. 5 out of 5 Stars!!

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