About The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill
The Roadhouse sits on US-31 at the top of the hill in Benzonia, close to Crystal Lake and about 12 miles from Crystal Mountain. It is a casual, family-friendly Mexican restaurant and bar that stays open all year, and summer is its busiest stretch.
Everything starts with the house salsa and chips, made fresh every day; the salsa is also sold to go in local stores. The kitchen makes its dishes in-house, and over the years enchiladas, fajita-style skillets and chile rellenos have been the favorites. There is a menu for kids under 12.
The bar is known for its homemade margaritas made with its own sour mix, a broad tequila list, sangria and local craft beer. In warm weather, seating opens in the backyard cantina, a patio with its own raised bar. Dinner service starts at 4 p.m. daily. The Roadhouse is first come, first served, with no reservations or call-ahead seating, and holiday or weather closures are posted on their social pages.
Cherry Hill Lavender Farm outside Frankfort is about 15 minutes west. In fall 2026 the farm opens Wednesday afternoons, so a lavender stop there and an early dinner here make an easy pairing.
What to do
- Start with salsa and chips made fresh daily
- Order a homemade margarita or explore the tequila list
- Eat outside in the backyard cantina in warm months
- Take home a tub of Roadhouse salsa
Season, hours and prices
- Hours
- Daily from 4 p.m., year-round (as posted October 2026)
Good to know
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- No reservations or call-ahead seating; come early on summer evenings
- Holiday hours and weather closures are posted on their social pages
- The cantina patio is seasonal
Pair it with a lavender farm
Cherry Hill Lavender Farm · about 15 minutes away
Cherry Hill Lavender Farm is about 15 minutes west, so pair a farm visit with an early dinner here.
Getting there
Questions
Does The Roadhouse take reservations?
No, it is first come, first served.
Is it open in winter?
Yes, it is open year-round, daily from 4 p.m.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes, for children under 12.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Frankfort & Benzie County, Michigan
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
