Boca Botana's
239 Muddy Branch Road - Gaithersburg
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Popularity
100/100
Quality
63/100
Data Completeness
72/100
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Outdoor seating
🚚
Delivery
🥡
Takeout
🍽️
Dine-in
🍺
Alcohol
🍹
Cocktails
🍷
Wine
📅
Reservations
♿
Wheelchair accessible
♿
Accessible restroom
😊
Casual
🛋️
Cozy
👥
Good for groups
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I really enjoyed this tapa place. It has a small bar and cozy dining room. The service was excellent and the staff were friendly. The owner checked in on us, too. We had a shrimp dish that was amazing...the sauce was fantastic and small ciabattas were provided to dip it. The steak was a little tough but the flavor was good especially with the mashed potatoes that came with.
We were a party for 2 and split the two dishes and were full, yet split the small chocolate mousse for dessert. Although the mousse price was quite steep, it was rich and lovely. It was so good that one of us ordered a mousse to go. We couldn't eat a second dessert so a tres leches cake was taken to go, as well.
I wish I would have taken photos of the food. I only took a photo of the mousse after opening it. I will definitely be dining here again so I'll have to take pics and add them to this review at some point. This place is a gem!
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Such good food. The elote nachos are really good. My only complaint would be there could be more elote under the top chips. The avocado ceviche was the best! Enjoyed the plantains in it too. The yuca fries were not good. They were home fry style and hard. Good yuca is soft and should have been like a potato. The chicken empanada was ok. It was over cooked so the crust was hard and the filling was SO hot. Careful. I liked the arepas. Loved that they were crispy and the sauce that came with it complimented it well. Happy hour drinks were good too. They brought sauces to the table but didn’t explain so we left them alone. We weren’t sure what they were for. Curious enough to come back and try other items on the menu.
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We had outstanding service and food. Our waiter was Cameron, and he recommended some really great dishes that we could have overlooked.
The classic ceviche was perfectly executed.
The Churrasco was also as a standing, perfectly cooked. The crispy brussels sprouts had a little bit of heat, but not too too much. I’d definitely go back!
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Must tries: (trust me on this) 👌
Churrasco
Bacon wrapped dates
Seafood Paella (large portion)
Lomo Saltado (regular size portion)
Gambas Al Ajillo
Buffalo Cauliflower
Arepa Con Queso (3 arepas)
Grilled Short rib soup (large plate)
Aguachile Ceviche
All plates are tapas style and meant for sharing. I would recommend you order 2-3 dishes to start out with for a party of 2 and go from there. You won't be disappointed 🔥✨
Oh and for drinks, if you like it fruity, get the Mamacita for a little passion fruit in your life 🤌 Yum!
One of my favorite places! The food is always delicious and the service is wonderful! The staff will make you feel at home and the recommendations for food and drinks are always on point! I try something new almost every time and I've never been disappointed! My favorites are the ceviche aguachile, the seafood paella and OMG the grilled short rib soup! Seriously just go and try them! 5 stars every single time!
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My first time in this place !
The food here is good and so are the drinks !
The staff is friendly and inviting!! The place is clean and the food is great I would come back no doubt !!!
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I've ate there twice now and both of the main dishes I've tried are fantastic! I'm going back again tomorrow for dinner to further explore the menu. Looking forward to it.
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Boca Botanas is a small hidden spot in Germantown, MD. They serve Latin American food tapas style. My cousin and I were there recently for Happy Hour. HH is Tuesday-Friday from 4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. (Verify before you go in case there is a change). Our server was Hessly, who was great! She helped us narrow down or selections.
From the HH menu, we ordered the Elote Locos Nachos, Pulled Chicken Tostones, Margarita and a red Sangria. From the regular menu, we ordered the Seafood Paella. Our total bill including tax was $71.
The Nachos and the Paella were absolutely delicious. When ordering, keep in mind that the food is portions are small; however, start with a few items and add more if need be.
I will definitely be back.
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Our first time here and we are now regulars! Everything we ordered was delicious! Empanadas, bacon wrapped shrimp with guava sauce, yucca Frita! Chefs kiss baby! 😘
Get the Mamasita, you will thank me later🍹
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Calamari is very different than Italian style, deep fried with coconut. Scallops is normal, but the potato salad underneath is amazing! Very tasty. They have happy hours.
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Looking for great tapas with a great atmosphere, great friendly staff stop by here. The food is absolutely fantastic, the drinks are great too (clearly). We we amazed by the variety of meat on the platter. Various flavors along with the perfectly cooked yuca with Brussel sprouts and carrots. Absolutely a must try place, will definitely continue to spread the word and will be back here. The only problem if it was one is they don’t have any other locations yet. But I understand they are exploring that option. Can’t wait to see if they do.
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