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Boca Botanas tapas bar, Gaithersburg, MD

Boca Botanas tapas bar

4.3
4.3
51 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Boca Botanas serves authentic international Latin & Spanish Tapas. All The classic small plates from Central, South America & Spain , Argentinian style skirt steak, Peruvian ceviche, Colombian empanadas, Salvadorean Pupusas, Spanish Paella and many other dishes from around the globe. We take pride in our food; all of our sauces and sides are made from scratch, daily and ingredients used for the dishes use ingredients native to its country. Try out our craft cocktails, craft beers, and wines from Latina America & Spain in an intimate setting. We are perfect for birthdays and other celebrations, date night, or just getting out for a quick bite. Our knowledgeable staff will ensure you leave satisfied. we hope you enjoy your visit and would love to hear about your experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (240) 702-0869
  • Website
    http://www.bocabotanas.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Melgar

Menu

Chicken Tapas

  • Aji Chicken PinchosUS$12.00

    Grilled Peruvian Chicken, Rocoto Garlic Aji

    • Pulled Chicken TostonesUS$9.00

      Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomato Sofrito Sauce, Pico De Gallo, Fried Green Plantain, Parsley

      • Chicken EmpanadasUS$10.00

        Yucca Crust, Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions, Aji Sauce

        • Chicken QuesadillaUS$10.00

          Chicken, Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, Chimichurri, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo

          Sizzling Tapas

          • Shrimp & ChorizoUS$17.00

            Bell Peppers, Onions, Orange Citrus Sauce, Parsley

            • Veggie ParrilladaUS$14.00

              Beets, Brussel Sprouts, Onions, Zucchini, Orange Citrus Sauce

              • Salmon & ScallopsUS$22.00

                Brussel Sprouts, Bell Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Orange Citrus Sauce

                Ceviches

                • CevicheUS$14.00

                  Corvina, Red Onions, Cilantro, Lemon Juice, Ginger

                  • Jicama ShrimpUS$15.00

                    Jicama, Lemon Juice, Serrano Peppers, Cilantro, Red Onions, Avocado, Ginger

                    • AguachileUS$16.00

                      Scallops, Shrimp, Spicy Salsa Verde, Lemon Juice, Onions, Cilantro

                      Entree

                      • Roatan SalmonUS$23.00

                        wild salmon, garlic, white wine sauce, spinach, rice

                        • Surf and Turf SaltadoUS$24.00

                          sirloin strips, shrimp, chicken, sauteed peppers, onions, hand cut fries, rice, parsley

                          • Lomo SaltadoUS$18.00

                            sirloin strips, sauteed peppers, onions, hand cut fries, rice, parsley

                            • Ropa ViejaUS$16.00

                              braised beef, bell peppers, onions, beans, rice, parsley

                              • Chicken Chorizo PaellaUS$21.00

                                cocktail chorizo, chicken, olives, peas, valencia rice, parsnip tomato pulp, parsley

                                • Quinoa PaellaUS$15.00

                                  quinoa, carrots, zucchini, squash, parsnip tomato pulp, Valencia rice, parsley

                                  • Seafood PaellaUS$23.00

                                    mussels, shrimp, scallops, Valencia rice, parsnip tomato pulp, parsley

                                    Desserts

                                    • Strawberry Cheesecake ChimichangaUS$6.00

                                      Fresh Strawberries, cinnamon Sugar Rub

                                      • Pineapple On FireUS$10.00

                                        Caramelized Pineapple, Homemade Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream

                                        • Tres LechesUS$6.00

                                          Homemade Cake, Three Different Types Of Milk

                                          • ChurrosUS$8.00

                                            Housemade Hot Chocolate Sauce

                                            Vegetarian Tapas

                                            • Pimentos de PadronUS$10.00

                                              Spanish Blistered Spicy Peppers, Garlic, Olive Oil, Himalayan Salt

                                              • TostonesUS$6.00

                                                Crispy Green Plantain, Parsley, Himalayan Salt

                                                • Oliva CrostiniUS$11.00

                                                  Spanish Olives, Manchego Cheese, Tomato, Leek, Caper Garlic Aioli

                                                  • Crispy Baby SpinachUS$10.00

                                                    Spinach, Pine Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds

                                                    • Vegetable EmpanadaUS$8.00

                                                      Zucchini, Squash, Bell Peppers, Onions, Potato, Aji Sauce

                                                      • Yucca FritaUS$5.00

                                                        Cassava Fries, Himalayan Salt, Parsley, Caper Garlic Aioli

                                                        • Patatas BravasUS$7.00

                                                          Potatoes, Salsa Brava, Green Onions

                                                          • Jalapeno RellenoUS$9.00

                                                            Jalapeno, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Peppers, Onions, Spanisch Olives, Pepper Jack / Cheddar

                                                            • Ensalada RusaUS$11.00

                                                              Beets, Peppers, Carrots, Cabbage, Cream

                                                              • Esparrago de NavarraUS$13.00

                                                                White Asparagus, basque Cheese, salsa Verde, Parsley

                                                                • Avocado Hearts Of Palm SaladUS$13.00

                                                                  Avocado, Hearts Of Palm, Jicama, Onions, Cilantro, Ginger, Lemon

                                                                  • Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese SaladUS$13.00

                                                                    Beets, Goat Cheese, Micro Green, Basil, Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

                                                                    Seafood Tapas

                                                                    • Kickass SalmonUS$18.00

                                                                      Wild Salmon, Kickass Sauce, Strawberries, Coconut Rice

                                                                      • Gambas al AjilloUS$15.00

                                                                        Shrimp, Garlic Cream Sauce, Olive Oil, Ciabatta, Parsley

                                                                        • Quinoa Crusted ShrimpUS$15.00

                                                                          Crunchy Shrimp, Honey Ginger Glaze, Mashed Potatoes, Spring Onions

                                                                          • Saffron ScallopsUS$15.00

                                                                            Saffron Reduction, Yucca Mash, Applewood Bacon Chips, Parsley

                                                                            • Guava Bacon Wrapped ShrimpUS$18.00

                                                                              Grilled Shrimp, Sweet Guava Glaze, Applewood Bacon, Mashed Potatoes

                                                                              • Shrimp Scallop EnchilladaUS$17.00

                                                                                Pepper Jack Cheddar, Black Beans, Onions, Cream Sauce, Yellow Rice, Micro Cilantro

                                                                                • BoqueronesUS$16.00

                                                                                  White Anchovy, Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon, Spanish Herbs

                                                                                  Meat Tapas

                                                                                  • Chorizo al Vino TinoUS$14.00

                                                                                    Spanish Cocktail Chorizo, Red Wine, Olive Oil, Ciabatta, Parsley

                                                                                    • ChurrascoUS$13.00

                                                                                      Skirt Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Chimichurri

                                                                                      • Yucca Con ChicharonUS$12.00

                                                                                        Crispy Pork Shoulder Seared In Sofrito Sauce, Pickled Cabbage, Cassava Fries, Parsley

                                                                                        • Pupusas RevueltasUS$10.00

                                                                                          Pulled Pork, Mozzarella Cheese, Pickled Cabbage

                                                                                          • Steak EmpanadaUS$11.00

                                                                                            Skirt Steak, Yucca Crust, Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions, Aji Sauce

                                                                                            • Ropa Vieja QuesadillaUS$13.00

                                                                                              Cuban Braised Beef, Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Mozzarella Cheese, Chimichurri, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo

                                                                                              • Ropa Vieja TostonesUS$10.00

                                                                                                Cuban Braised Beef, Tomato Sofrito Sauce, Pico De Gallo, Crispy Green Plantain

                                                                                                • PicanhaUS$21.00

                                                                                                  Brazilian Grilled Steak, Habanero Salt Rub, Ensalada Rusa

                                                                                                  What 51 people are saying

                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                  4.3
                                                                                                  4.3 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                  • 4.6Food
                                                                                                  • 4.3Service
                                                                                                  • 3.9Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                  51 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Roni

                                                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 25 November 2020

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    Food was superb! An eclectic mix of Latin American flavors. Service was casual and friendly.

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                                                                                                  2. LaurenS

                                                                                                    Baltimore

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined on 16 October 2020

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our servers Ashley and Mike were incredible! Very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was beautiful and delicious. The portions are a bit bigger than typical tapas. Would highly recommend the Elote Loco Nachos from the Happy Hour Menu!!

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                                                                                                  3. Maadi

                                                                                                    Baltimore

                                                                                                    25 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    25 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 18 September 2020

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    The food was good, but the place was understaffed. We ordered a handful of tapas. Two of the tapas were incorrect, which they did correct. But it was well into our meal before they remembered that we had also ordered drinks. The staff was very nice and comp'd our drinks, but by then we had a 'sour taste' in our mouths, despite the food being delicious.

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                                                                                                  4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                    Washington DC

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 1 July 2020

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Amazing food. We’ve tried the gambas al ajillo, ceviche, empanadas, churrasco, salmon, everything!! And the owner Michael is the best. Super cool and passionate guy, it comes out in the cooking. Oh and get a margarita :)

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                                                                                                  5. DebZ

                                                                                                    Baltimore

                                                                                                    27 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    27 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 26 October 2019

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    We were pleasantly surprised that everything was so tasty. This was our first time there and the 8 of us ordered about 10 different dishes. There wasn’t a single one that I wouldn’t order again.

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                                                                                                  6. mjohn

                                                                                                    Baltimore

                                                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    7 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 26 October 2019

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    The food was amazing! We ordered the yucca frites as appetizer and it came with 4 sauces - ranging from mild to hot. For entrees we got the Churasco - which was the evening’s hit especially for our 10’year old. We also got the roatan salmon (which had an amazing flavor - the salmon is layered in with spinach and rice), steak empanadas and picanha steak, and the churros for dessert. We would definitely go again!

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                                                                                                  7. Nancy

                                                                                                    Washington DC

                                                                                                    31 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    31 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 26 October 2019

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    This was our first time at Boca Botanas. The dress code said business casual, but this place was clearly casual. There were lots of fish and vegetarian options, but many were deep fried, so not as healthy as we would have liked. The avocado-hearts of palm salad was delicious and went well with the ceviche. Portions were good sized. Overall, it was a nice having a Spanish food restaurant nearby but we probably won’t be back.

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                                                                                                  8. MichelleM

                                                                                                    Washington DC

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 12 October 2019

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Amazing! We travel over an hour to go to this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The surf and turf saltado was amazing and the mamasita drink was really good.

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                                                                                                  9. Foodie

                                                                                                    Toronto

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 10 October 2019

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    Food was good. Waitstaff was a little slow but the food came out in good time once waitstaff took the orders. Pineapple on fire dessert was not very good at all.

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                                                                                                  10. Patty13

                                                                                                    Washington DC

                                                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined on 28 September 2019

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    Nice neighborhood spot. Great place to meet a friend and share tapas. Real nice group of people who manage and work there. I will go back!

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                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                  Boca Botanas tapas bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 702-0869.

                                                                                                  Boca Botanas tapas bar is rated 4.3 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                  Google Map for Boca Botanas tapas bar

                                                                                                  239 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                    Gaithersburg
                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American
                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Casual Dress
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    Public Lot
                                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                                                    Oscar Melgar
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