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Botanas


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4 of 5 stars 54 ratings
54 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#55 of 968 restaurants in Milwaukee
  • Cuisines: Mexican, Seafood
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 816 S 5TH St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-1729
  • Phone:  (414) 672-3755
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 25, 2009

Good Mexican Food. more

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2 of 5 stars
MilwaukeeDiner 1 contribution
Milwaukee
May 23, 2009

I have been to Botanas about 5 times. I don't remember my first 4 experiences so that tells me that they must have been fine. Nothing too exciting or too appalling otherwise I would remember. However, last night's experience was down right BAD. The service was horrible. It took a good 10 minutes to place a drink order. It became... more

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2 of 5 stars
milwaukeebm 1 contribution
milwaukee
Dec 14, 2008

Just an average Mexican Restraunt. Visited twice, and both times were rushed to leave because of being busy... 1st time had a party of 6, 5 of us were there and they would not seat us until everybody was present, (give me a break!). Then we were asked, 'are you going to me more than an hour?") Food was average,... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 2, 2008

great for large parties more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 1, 2008

Great Atmosphere, wonderful food, friendly staff, powerful margaritas! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 28, 2008

One of my favorite mex restaurants in milwaukee. Their chicken is non-threatening, and the patio is nice in summer. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 19, 2008

Tacos were outstanding...save the tamles for your vacation to Mexico. Fantastic staff - a really fun time! more

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2 of 5 stars
U2_Navigator 7 contributions
San Jose, CA
Jul 25, 2008

Friends from Wisconsin described this restaurant as the "World's best Mexican food". There was nothing great about it. The tequila shrimp was good, except no tequila flavor detectable. The fried fish tacos were the worst I've ever had. These were described as the best items on the menu. The decor was interesting, the patrons were loud and drunk (lunchtime on... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 10, 2008

one of the better mexican restaurants more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 25, 2008

Great lunch specials more

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Botanas Address

816 S 5TH St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-1729
Tel: (414) 672-3755
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.