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    La Botana

    3.7 (74 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Ceviche de Camaron
    Jonathan M.

    Ambiance at this location is very loud! lol. They usually blair banda music or have an actual banda. So if that doesn't bother you than it's worth stepping into this place. The ceviche here is always fresh. I generally order two them and have with some chips. There Michelada's here are hands down one the best in phx. I highly recommend getting one.

    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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    This place takes forever we waited literally 48 minutes to get out food, can't imagine how long they take when it's busy. Bad service

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    8 years ago

    LEGIT! La Botana has amazing flavor in their Marisco's. I had agauachiles y pulpo! Micheladas are okay.

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    6 years ago

    Bad service and my mom didn't even get her food and the food didn't even taste good I give it one star

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    8 years ago

    Found the best Mariscos in AZ taste just like CALI Mariscos. I've been looking for a good marisco place and trust me this was the best.

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    8 years ago

    Bad Ass place. CLEAN! Great service! Great food.. great music!!! Great vibes! and family friendly. Que VIVA LA RAZA !!!

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    5 years ago

    . Great food and great service. My favorite place to go to for micheladas. Fresh seafood. We got great service thank you Ashley

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    9 years ago

    Everything was delicious! We got a couple of different tostadas and some aguachiles and enjoyed everything! The service was also good!

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    Wonderful food and excellent service! We had tacos and the lemonade and some other wonderful yummies!

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    A scratch seafood kitchen totally worth a try!!Finally got to try this place for my husband's bday!…read moreGlad we did, we both absolutely loved it! Food was packed with flavor and freshness! Very nice place where many other parties were also there celebrating bday's! They were out of the trout so I ordered the Wild Caught Snapper dish and it was the most delish fish I've had that was similar to chicken. My husband ordered the seafood fried platter! We split a seafood andouille gumbo. They had Parmesan garnished on my food and were able to accommodate my dairy allergy! Super glad it wasn't an issue. The manager came to make sure I was pleased. He and our server were nice! Charlie was our server. He was super friendly. We will come back! Happy to share the place with seafood lovers friends and family when they visit us!

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    Went to Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar on Mother's Day, so there was a bit of a wait after check-in,…read morebut we were able to hang at the bar and grab drinks while we waited which made it way more manageable. The waitress was attentive the whole time, bathrooms were clean, and I really appreciated how mindful the staff was with my deaf friend. That always stands out to me. The calamari was okay. I liked it, but my friend said she's definitely had better. I also had to ask for lemon with the calamari. Last time I came with a friend they were completely out of lemons, so I was glad that wasn't an issue this time. I'd probably try something different instead of the calamari next visit though. We got the Pier 88 combo crab boil with the "All of the Above" seasoning in mild. It came out super quick and was very well seasoned. I personally thought it leaned a little salty, but I also saw other tables adding extra salt to their food, so I guess it just depends on your taste. Portions were good and everything tasted delicious. Very kid-friendly spot, pretty loud and lively inside, and honestly a great place for hosting bigger groups, family get-togethers, or even just catching up with a friend over drinks and seafood. I've been here before and would definitely come back again.

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