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La Botana

3.7 (73 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Mexican
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Kaldo 7 mares
Amy Z.

I came here with couple friends after work, ( recommended by my coworker who lives nearby). It was a hike for me because I work and live in north Scottsdale, but it was worth it! The food were definitely one of the most authentic Mexican food that I ever have in a long time. I wish this restaurant is closer to my house, so I can come here often. Service was good and the ambiance was good. They have live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. My only negative about this place was that the sounds system was way too loud. I will definitely comeback next time on different nights or for lunch when there is no live music LOL Gracias!

Michelada regular & supreme
Shannon L.

So I first found out about this restaurant through Grubhub... major Ceviche craving so I ordered through them & what to my wondering eyes should appear but they offer it up to 1lb & I ordered it.... Fresh & flavorful my new Ceviche go to... So I told my foodie husband Joe about it & he was like let's try the restaurant he ordered the fruit Ceviche & I ordered the regular Ceviche... I taste tested his life changing.... A few days later I ordered fruit Ceviche for delivery...we also ordered the Micheladas be careful when ordering the supreme Michelada it is really supreme (excellent service very authentic)

Taco governador
Isabel S.

This definitely made it to the #1 spot for ceviches!! The citrus flavor in the perfectly cooked shrimp is so delicious. Won't be long before I am back.

Aguachile Tostadas
Janeth C.

Food was the most authentic mexican Sea Food I have had here in Phoenix. Agua Chile was very juicy and flavorful. Service is great, and ambiance was perfect, live music was there when I went. Can't wait to go back!

Live music while we eat
Alicia V.

This was a great experience at a seafood restaurant with live music! The food was great! We did point out , however, that everything we ordered was pretty much the same thing served in a different manner and one different ingredient. Haha We enjoyed the experience although I believe it to be a bit overpriced. The waitress was pleasant and prompt, though she disappeared for a bit at the end while we waited for more drinks and finished our food.

La Botana Taco - Cheese, shrimp and steak
Maria P.

La Botana excites all of my senses. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by one of the several beautiful female waitresses. I remember the first time walking in looking around at all the smiling faces, colorful food and drinks and feeling extra happy just being there. Doesn't matter the day of the week you go, you will either hear the juke box playing Spanish music or a one man or group singing and playing music with instruments. The environment is one to enjoy with fresh seafood and cold drinks. The shrimp ceviche tostadas are a must. It's a perfect blend of freshness, crunch and tangy flavor. The tacos are always warm with cheese and the salsas are home made with a hint of spice. I noticed the bottle of mayo and hoisin sauce and it seemed peculiar at the time, until I scoured my tostada with it. I love mayo so it was a no brainer to try. Whoa! I had been missing out! I have yet to try a dish I haven't liked. The shrimp cocktail, fish tacos and oysters are a few of my favorites also. You must not leave without having a michelada. What in the world do they use as their mix?! It's one of the tastiest I've ever had. Mix it with your favorite beer and you'll thank me later. I visit Arizona because my best friend of twenty something years moved away here. She always knows that La Botana is a must for me. Try it, you'll like it. Great service, amazing seafood and chill vibes!

Camaron Cóctel
Maira S.

Came on a Sunday mind afternoon hoping to miss the rush. The place was packed; all tables were taken. Thankfully, we were able to be seated really fast. So we ordered their cóctel de camarón and camarones al mojo de ajo. The coctel had good flavor and it was pretty tasty the camarones al mojo on the other side were flavorless. They didn't even have any garlic flavor. The table next to us also complained about their oysters not being fresh. The service was good and pretty fast.

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The superchelada was so disappointing, chips were old salsa had no flavor, definitely not going agaim

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food is overpriced and doesnt taste the same as before. agua de jamaica ni tiene sabor

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Seafood is great! Just lay off of rice and beans with a warm meal. Their cocktail of seafood fantastic!

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Great food , loud atmosphere food was so good kinda pricey but all seafood is pricey. Definitely worth a try!

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Came across this little gem coming from CA , food was great and the michelada was also delicious! Service was great as well!

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I'm so glad we finally went to try Casa Corazon. We met with a friend visiting from out of town…read moreduring lunch, and everyone absolutely loved it. The restaurant is inside of an old brick home with wood interior and warm colors. The service was good-- friendly and food came out at a good pace, we were checked on regularly. We ordered an appetizer and then entrees from the lunch menu. The aguachile appetizer is SO good. It's bright, fresh, and has a lot of flavor in the green sauce. It reminds me of a ceviche type dish due to its raw butterflied shrimp that is marinated in the house made chile serrano & cilantro citrus sauce. It was awesome. We were also given free chips & house made bean dip. I ordered the mixed two item plate with a chile rellano and taco corazon (grilled taco dipped in a red chile sauce, stuffed with shredded beef & melted cheese. Topped with grilled onions). The black beans and rice is also tasty. I tried a bite of the other dishes, and I also really liked the brightly colored spinach & cheese enchiladas with pink sauce ( signature beet sauce). I look forward to trying other items from the menu, I was eyeing the steak Mexicano or red snapper. Those dishes sound good for dinner.

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This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

La Botana - seafood - Updated May 2026

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