Botanero
Bill · 849 Google reviewsBotanero — clean, consistent mexican in Noble Square. Low-lit and personal, a strong date-night pick. The drinks match the food in quality. "The barbacoa was the star - tender, well-seasoned, and perfect with their house tortillas" — Bill
What 79 diners keep saying
What 79 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“The best Mexican food I think I’ve ever had! They also have an amazing cream of carrot soup.”
“Wow! Everything was amazing. The food was so delicious. And the drinks were on point too!! Definitely coming back”
“I ordered on Grubhub and my order was 50 minutes late, but oh man, the food was so good, it was worth the wait. Shrimp ceviche, papas bravas, and albondigas were all full of flavor and delicious.”
“My wife and I were out looking for a chill Latin bar that maybe had a little music. We found Botanero on google and decided to give it a try. From the moment we walked in the energy and vibes were awesome. Smaller much more intimate bar with great people and good music. The bartenders Marco and Heidi were GREAT. Their service was 10/10, they were very attentive and made sure we were taken care of the whole night. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a good time. Make sure to check out Marco and Heidi on a Tuesday night.”
“Had a great experience at Botanero. Their golden carajillo cocktail was well-made and delicious. Two of us shared several items: guacamole, flauta, empanadas, steak tacos, and a potato dish they had on special, which was along the lines of puréed potato with a phyllo topping (it was excellent). The chicken flauta was a highlight for me, but everything was really good! Our server was also very sweet and attentive. Great date night spot in the neighborhood!”
“Cute small place with friendly staff and great food! The elote costillas were delicious as well as the Baja shirmp tacos, but the chicken flauta was the star of the show - was so good we had to order a second.”
“Came here to celebrate our 8th year anniversary by far impressed with the staff and the food especially the drinks highly recommend seeing zoar”
“Came in for drinks on a Tuesday night, Marco took care of us and dj was playing music till 1am. Marco’s Paloma was made with care.”
“Everyone come here! Food is delicious, service is great. They have an awesome happy hour with great prices on drinks and food - come enjoy!”
“Botanero is a hidden gem you can’t miss. The food is absolutely delicious modern Mexican cuisine with bold, creative flavors in every bite. The drinks? Perfect. Strong, well-crafted, and full of personality. The decor is stunning modern with a beautiful Mexican vibe, and the location is just right. This place is a whole vibe. 100% recommend, it’s gonna be a hit!🍹✨🌮”
“This place is such a hidden gym! A cozy contemporary Mexican restaurant with thoughtful service and amazing flavors. Really loved the complementary bisque that was provided at the start of the meal. The complimentary bisque at the start was a lovely touch. The barbacoa was the star - tender, well-seasoned, and perfect with their house tortillas. Other highlights included the refreshing aquachile, flavorful octopus tacos, and a beautifully balanced pisco sour. A modern take on Mexican cuisine that’s memorable from start to finish.”
“The virgin drink Berry Simple was delicious. I had two! Very pretty. I had the chicken empanadas. There was also a spinach and chese option. I should have got one spinach because my friend said it was delicious. The other people I dined with had great looking dishes. Everyone seemed satisfied with their food. Dainty and presentable... not a full meal...overly full on the bill. Great meet up spot. Had a DJ. Service was great. I think price wise I am not too gong ho about. It was also frustrating trying to find street parking. Broke adventurous girl... to me I could find a similar place cheaper and be just as happy. Overall great experience. I take nothing from them. Great establishment.”
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