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Reviewed January 2, 2024

A night out with the Milwaukee family, but the chosen restaurant was closed. So off to Botanas as a back up. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Waitstaff patient and attentive. Food was pretty good, although the plain tortillas were a little under-warmed. Maybe because...it was really busy and they were using lots? I really like their salsa.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed March 13, 2023

If you want GREAT food and fast service this is the place to go but they can be VERY busy.Very good service and food.Fish fry enchiladas drinks

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 8, 2023 via mobile

The service was questionable (we had to call the server over twice for things she forgot) and the food was mediocre. I never thought you could mess up Guacamole, but they did. It had no flavor and was extremely overpriced. The queso appetizer tasted like...it came out of a can and, while I never thought I'd say this, the margarita tasted nasty.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed July 7, 2022

So we were torn between a couple of places but since the preferred place was closed already we went here because two of the people love this place for their food and margaritas. Maybe I didn't order the right food but mine was just okay....I ordered the four mole sauces on enchiladas and honestly they all kind of tasted the same and none with the distinct mole flavor I am used to. The margaritas seemed watered down and I guess are delicious if you like drinking sweet and sour. They serve you an abundance of food with their portion sizes. I just wish it tasted a little better.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 23, 2022 via mobile

Very clean, friendly staff, television at bar for games, have fish / shrimp tacos, fajitas etc. Has booths or tables with chairs.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 19, 2020 via mobile

Botania’s was our first restaurant experience since Coronavirus. Had a houseguest from out of state for the week and wanted to take him out for dinner, but wanted an outdoor/patio setting. Botania’s has a big patio/outdoor area. We arrived about 6 pm Thursday evening. Checked...in and waited outside for about 15 mins for outside/patio seating. Buzzer/Timer rang and we were escorted by the host through the bar walkway and down a long hallway into the outdoor area. We sat at a large oval table, large enough for us to be away from other tables. Area was crowded, but didn’t feel too crowded. Very loud tho and sometimes hard to hear others talking. Place setting were set up. Paper cups with water, 2 boxes of chips, 2 cups of salsa, wrapped silverware all preset for us. We ordered guacamole as an appetizer and placed our orders. Food was served promptly and was right on. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Most of us took boxes for leftovers. Beautiful evening. Nice time out.More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed February 12, 2020

Jamie is a great restaurant owner. Visit his restaurant on South 5th; Large enough for parties, clean and plenty of helpful staff. Consistent quality and authentic Mexican cuisine. Great tacos, be it Pastor or the skirt steak. A must stop for mexican food in Milwaukee.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 1, 2020 via mobile

Super Authentic food! Stopped in for lunch and the food and service were both fantastic. At 1pm there were still busy for lunch the staff is super friendly

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed November 5, 2019

Server was polite, friendly and attentive. All four dishes were good...plenty of food, all quite authentic and flavorful. We ordered from the lunch menu and it was also a good buy. Dessert was the disappointment...fried ice cream seemed as though it had been made earlier...and put in the freezer. No crunchiness, only soogy, hard to chew coating with no flavor. Could have been a great ending to a pleasant meal.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed October 12, 2019 via mobile

For a place in Milwaukee that offers good Mexican food with excellent taste, super service, generous portions and a cheap price, the place to go is Botanas. Also, service is fast. Your food will be at the table very quickly

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed September 8, 2019

We have been patrons of Botanas since they opened so for many years. It is our go to place for Mexican and the food never disappoints. We have had several birthdays and family gatherings there. However, the last few times the crowd has definitely changed....Patrons are so loud you can’t hear the people at your own table. Last night the smokers were blocking the entrance to get in. Patrons are dressed like gang members with pants almost falling off. Very unsavory visit. Sorry Jamie we love you but we think we will go to the other location from now on.....More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed August 29, 2019 via mobile

Best service around, they are always on top of there game. Always enjoy lunch here, they get you in and out in no time at all. Food is always good, margaritas even better. I’ve never had a bad dish here. Staff is always helpful.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed July 14, 2019 via mobile

This is a must stop for Mexican Food! I have been there many times and it never is disappointing! Serving size is generous and the cocktails are excellent.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed June 4, 2019 via mobile

Had a little HS Graduation party at Botanas for daughter Sunday. Can’t make reservations, but usually they can accommodate. Very busy in area with vintage bike show. Even though hostess told us 15-20 minutes, we only had to wait 5 minutes. Sat at big long...table. Chips and salsa all set out for us. Ordered smooth and chunky guacamole. Both were good, but I prefer chunky. Everyone finally figured out what thy wanted for dinner and ordered. Food came pretty quickly. Everything was good. Surprised they didn’t do anything for the grad, like ice cream or flan. Cheap eats for a group.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed June 4, 2019

With a wait of over an hour and the waitress asking how we waited and tables open I know that the front of the house is not in sync with the staff.

Date of visit: April 2019
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Botanas is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4