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The Backdoor

4.2(106)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 106 reviews (Google rating)Cocktail Bar$ Downtown Rochester (Main Street)Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Open now · closes 11:00 PM

About The Backdoor

The Backdoor is a date-night restaurant at 401 S Main St in Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI, pairing fresh Mexican food with an upbeat, speakeasy-style atmosphere. Its drinks selection includes more than 150 tequilas, handmade craft cocktails and margaritas, along with beer and wine. Created as a sister restaurant to D’Marcos Italian, The Backdoor shares its family and local ownership. The setting is described as casual, cozy and hip, with cocktails and fast service among its listed highlights.

Dine-in guests have table service, and food is also served at the bar. The restaurant offers happy-hour drinks, takeout and delivery, and is listed as suitable for both groups and solo dining. Paid parking is available in a lot and on the street; wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom are also listed. Credit cards, debit cards and mobile NFC payments are accepted. Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 106 reviews.

Known for

  • More than 150 tequilas
  • Handmade craft cocktails and margaritas
  • Fresh Mexican food
  • Upbeat, speakeasy-style atmosphere
  • Family- and locally owned

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Food and atmosphere was great. Service was slow even though there were only 4 other tables. The table next to us got their food and drinks before me eventhough I placed my order before they were seated. A little disappointed.”

    — Chong, September 8, 2026 · google

  • “Closed. No notice, nothing on social media. Just closed. Lame.”

    — Brian Smith, September 4, 2026 · google

  • “The tacos were horrible, dry and bland. Guacamole and the queso tasted off. The skinny marg was terrible as they added artificial sweetener??? I will say the pineapple jalapeños marg was good. This is the first time I’ve been back si…”

    — Jennifer Foster, August 14, 2026 · google

  • “Cannot beat the happy hour prices. Probably the best happy hour in Rochester.”

    — Simon Little, July 22, 2026 · google

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