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Milwaukee's best Mexican, 2008: Botanas
According to you, Botanas does it best in Milwaukee.  
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers

Published Oct. 31, 2008 at 2:33 p.m.
Tags: best of, best mexican, botanas, riviera maya, margaritas


The votes are in, and the winners have been selected for OnMilwaukee's Best Dining 2008. The results of this readers' poll, including an editors' pick, are available in this series of articles that run all October long during Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com.

October is Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com. All month, we're stuffed with restaurant reviews, special features, chef profiles and unique articles on everything food. Bon appetit!

Milwaukee has its fair share of Mexican restaurants, everything from fancy, modern establishments with full bars to small, classic places that serve authentic fare on paper plates. Nevertheless, OnMilwaukee.com readers have spoken: Botanas reigns as king among comida de Mexico.

It's known for doing the traditional Mexican dishes better than its Latin Quarter contemporaries near National Avenue, but its seafood selections are what hoist it to the top of the list.

The addition of the open-air patio contributes to the fun and relaxing atmosphere, especially on a warm evening. The bottom line is that Botanas seems to be your best bet for good service, good food at a good price, and don't you dare leave without ordering a margarita...or a pitcher of them.

OnMilwaukee.com editor's choice: Riviera Maya

Runners-up:
2. La Fuente
3. Cempazuchi
4. Conejito's
5. Rudy's
6. La Perla
7. Hector's
8. Jalapeno Loco
9. Rudy's
10. Haute Taco
11. El Rey Sol
12. Rio West Cantina
13. Pepe's Rockin' Taco Shack
14. Azteca on 5th
15. Café El Sol



More Information ...
Botanas Restaurant
816 S. Fifth St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 672-3755

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chef jovan I ate lunch there the other day, hot fresh chips and fresh salsa were brought ...
mitchgat Observer, jump in! It's an open forum. Botana's will (if they're not too busy) ...
Observer I hate to jump in on your discussion but I've been to Guadalajara and I suspect ...
mitchgat Authentic? Define authentic. Did you know the cuisine is based on the delicious ...
Observer El Rey Sol has been closed for almost a year now; sorry


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