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Botanas II Mexican Restaurant

3.3 (155 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Seafood
Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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40. Chicken Picado
Nolan H.

Came here with my girlfriend bc we were craving Mexican on a Saturday night. The place is absolutely massive inside but coming in you wouldn't think it would be so big inside. I couldn't imagine if this place could be at full capacity based on the parking lot size. I got the CHICKEN PICADO & it was good. You do get a really good value for everything you get. Especially since you get a basket of chips & salsa for free. Would recommend them simply bc it is just good casual food. I can see this place getting regulars all the time since prices are very stable

Rohan D.

There two Botanas locations under different ownership as a result of a divorce. This is the better location, hence, the better half (so to speak). It's got excellent service and good mixed drinks. The food is Americanized Mexican, and if that's what you want you will be happy here. If that's what you know to expect, then you won't be disappointed. This is a fun place for a celebration, a place where coworkers can unwind together, a place where friends can share laughs.

Quesadilla Del Mar
Linda B.

This used to be my favorite Mexican place But I don't know what happened tonight. Margaritas were watery and the food taste was bland and not very much meat. Perhaps the rising food costs are finally catching up but I left kinda disappointed after recommending to family and friends. Hopefully it was just an off day.

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Alexander A.

Stopped at botanas 2 after the Dan Jansen festival and had a great time with my best friend enjoying the best pina colada I've ever had on their back patio plus they also have a patio in the front so there is no shortage on outdoor dining during the summer and I would highly recommend if you're in the area to check this place out you won't regret it.

The #1 - taco, enchilada and mini chimichanga and my delicious pina colada!
Ann H.

This is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants! Good fresh Ingredients, good value and very friendly staff. Right now you may need to wait a little longer for a table, but once seated we thought the service was very punctual. Great atmosphere indoors and outside. They have Front and back patios. We noticed The front patio is dog friendly. If you like piña colada's - theirs are delicious!

Strawberry blended with chips and salsa!
Jason K.

It's cool. Nice indoor and outdoor seating areas. Solid drink selection. Prices are average for the area. Private parking lot. Solid service. There is your Botana's summary. The experience begins when you park in the private lot and walk in the front door. There is a hostess area, then a large U shaped bar in classic Wisconsin style. Here you can have a drink while you wait, order dinner, or hang out and check out one of the many TVs on the wall. They even give you free chips and salsa while you are at the bar, which is something I love about Mexican places in Milwaukee. The seating areas are nothing fancy, but more than adequate. No complaints, but nothing special either. There is a strange large wooden box in the back patio with signs saying "do not climb." Not really sure what that is about, but it is the focal point of the back patio. The margaritas were not strong, but had good flavor. I had frozen and on the rocks. both were ok. The food itself was tasty. I went with enchiladas, and was happy with the chunky beef, sauces, and flavor. The service was adequate as well. Drinks stayed full, food service was prompt, and the staff was attentive. If you want a solid south side Mexican place, check out Botanas.

Seafood enchiladas (and beans and rice), with sides of salsas, guac and sour cream
Clare O.

In honor of passing math class (basic algebra, don't judge) , which is my first semester back to college in four years, I decided to branch out and try something new! Was feeling tacos or burritos, but enchiladas were calling my name as I haven't tried them before. I've never tried Botanas II, but they had great reviews and looked legit. I got the seafood enchiladas; and, because I'm a sucker for sides, got guac and sour cream. The delivery was pretty quick for what appears (from yelp stalking) as a cute family restaurant, and actually delivered 15 minutes before I expected! My first experience with enchiladas couldn't have been a better experience. Soooo tasty. First bite was super flavorful and had a whole shrimp (they didn't skimp on the seafood!). This will definitely be my go to place for Mexican from now on! To add to their awesomeness, they included salsa and tomatoes and onions for free. The cherry on top of the delicious enchilada cake was this adorable cup with my name on it! It seems trivial, but it was really thoughtful, and as someone who doesn't have a commonly spelled name, I never get cups with the correct spelling. Needless to say, Botanas II knocked it out of the park.

Amber K.

Tl:dr great service but food needs work I would agree with the last few lower starred reviews. The service we had was GREAT - but that's where things kind of fell off. The space is a very vibrant green jungle theme with giant painted animals everywhere (including the bathrooms) I'm not sure if this is how the main location is setup (since this is II) but there is a slight "older" feeling to it. The server so was nice and the chips were fresh and the salsa was complimentary and had a good flavor to it (could have gotten a hotter option - always hotter in my book lol). The meal was medium priced, but what I struggled with was the food. Just average. There wasn't much spice or event seasoning on the meats in any of my items (chimichanga, enchilada, taco). Also, there really wasn't anything on them (lettuce, tomato, cilantro, onion, etc.) and there could have been more cheese. High hopes a second time around will result in a different food experience and same excellent service.

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5 months ago

The customer service was the best part of the meal and that was just an accommodation to an allergy the food was just meh

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2 years ago

I love Mexican and this place doesn't disappoint. I had their chalupas and they were well worth my money.

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1 year ago

Excellent food and service. Love the atmosphere. It's a great asset to the neighborhood.

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1 year ago

This is our favorite go to spot. Drinks good, food good, service good. Always consistent

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2 years ago

We had a large group and the service was great. The food was excellent and drinks very tasty.

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2 years ago

Sat at the bar...bartender was wonderful! i had the Super Burrito and hubby had chimichanga..beef! Both were sooo good! Highly recommend!

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