Botanas Restaurant
- Mole
- Mariscos
- Margaritas
Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm
- 816 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- 414-672-3755
- Last verified: September 2026
816 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 — Open in Google Maps

Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole$12.00
A Mexican favorite avocado dip made from ripe avocado, diced tomatoes, cilantro & assorted spices. Creamy $12.00 or ½ order $9.95; chunky $13.00 or ½ order $10.95.
0 - Botanas Plate$14.95
Cheese quesadilla, chicken flauta, small chicken chimi, 4 nachos chips, 2 firecrackers, guacamole & sour cream.
0 - Choriqueso$12.00
Mexican sausage, melted white cheese, with corn or flour tortillas. $12.00 or ½ order $9.95.
0 - Shrimp Ceviche (Cold)$16.95
Shrimp marinated in lime juice, with chopped cilantro, onions, tomatoes. Garnished with avocado and our special sweet sauce.
0 - Nachos Gringos (Chicken or Ground Beef)$15.95
Corn tortilla chips topped with beans, meat & melted cheese. Sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños & black olives on the side. $15.95 or ½ order $13.95. Steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, shrimp OR al pastor $3.00 extra.
0 - Quesadilla$14.95
Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese. Served with sour cream & guacamole. Chicken, beef OR vegetarian $14.95; steak, chorizo, grilled chicken OR al pastor $16.95.
0 - Shrimp Quesadilla$16.95
Flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp & cheese. Served with sour cream and guacamole.
0 - Firecrackers$13.95
Six roasted jalapeño peppers stuffed with Chihuahua cheese $13.95; with chicken OR ground beef $15.95. Steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, shrimp OR al pastor $2.00 extra.
0 - Cactus Salad$12.95
Lettuce, cactus, pico de gallo, queso fresco, avocado & black olives. (Does not include rice & beans)
0 - Enchilada Soup$5.50
By the cup $5.50 / by the bowl $11.00.
0 - Chicken Soup$5.50
By the cup $5.50 / by the bowl $11.00.
0 - Black Beans$5.00
By the cup $5.00 / by the bowl $10.00.
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Combinations
- 1. Vegetarian Special$17.50
- Vegetarian
Chile relleno and chile español. Served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
0 - 2. Enchilada, Taco and Chimichanga$15.95
With guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
0 - 3. Chimichanga, Taco and Burrito$15.95
With guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
0 - 4. Flauta, Tostada and Burrito$15.95
With guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
0 - 5. Chile Español, SM Chimichanga & Enchilada$16.95
With guacamole and sour cream. Served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
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Mini Combinations
- 6. Taco and Enchilada$12.95
With sour cream.
0 - 7. Enchilada and Mini Chimichanga$12.95
With sour cream.
0 - 8. Tostada and Burrito$12.95
With sour cream.
0 - 9. Enchilada and Tostada$12.95
With sour cream.
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House Tacos
- 10. Tacos Al Pastor (3)$14.95
Marinated spicy pork meat. Topped with onions, cilantro, avocado, and a side of salsa verde. Served with rice and beans.
0 - 11. Tacos a la Plancha (3)$16.95
Steak OR chicken grilled with onions, green and red peppers. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
0 - 12. Tacos de Carne Asada (3)$15.95
Tender and delicious strips of steak. Topped with lettuce and tomatoes.
0 - 13. Botanas Tacos (3)$13.95
With choice of meat: chicken, pork, chunky or ground beef. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. For grilled chicken, steak and pastor add $2.00.
0 - 14. Mexican Tacos$17.95
Grilled steak. Topped with onions, cilantro, avocado and side of salsa verde.
0 - 15. Taco Salad$13.95
Flour tortilla shell filled with ground beef or chicken, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, jalapeño peppers, shredded cheese, guacamole and sour cream. With steak, al pastor or grilled chicken $15.95. (Does not include rice and beans)
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Enchiladas de la Casa
- 16. Enchiladas de Mole (3)$17.95
Mole Poblano or Mole Guadalajara. Choice of chicken, ground or chunky beef, pork or cheese & onions. Includes rice, beans and pico de gallo.
0 - 17. Enchiladas Verdes (3)$16.95
Green tomatillo sauce topped with white cheese. Choice of chicken, beef, pork or cheese and onions.
0 - 18. Enchiladas (3)$16.95
Choice of chicken, ground or chunky beef, pork or cheese & onions.
0 - 19. Enchiladas Rancheras (3)$16.95
Chicken or cheese enchiladas covered with chile guajillo sauce. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, aged shredded cheese & sour cream.
0 - 20. Enchiladas en Mole Verde (3)$17.95
Green poblano pepper mole sauce, made with nuts, cilantro, tomatillos, spinach and spices. Filled with chicken, topped with sour cream, pico de gallo & queso fresco.
0 - Enchiladas Platter (4)$17.95
Jaime's favorite — all four moles. Choice of either chicken OR beef. (Does not include rice, beans or side of pico de gallo)
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House Specialties
- 21. Botanas Plate Lunch$15.00
Choice of chicken, pork or chunky beef (no shrimp option). Includes rice, beans & pico de gallo.
0 - 22. Empanadas$15.95
Corn dough stuffed with shredded spicy chicken & onions then deep fried, with a side of sour cream.
0 - 23. Bistec a la Mexicana$20.50
Chopped skirt steak with onions, cilantro, red & green bell peppers, tomatoes & jalapenos.
0 - 24. Flautas (3)$13.95
Corn tortillas filled with meat, rolled then deep fried. Choice of chicken, chunky beef OR pork. Served with guacamole & sour cream.
0 - 25. Tostadas Supreme (2)$13.95
A fried corn tortilla topped with beans, melted cheese, meat, lettuce & tomatoes. Choice of chicken, pork, chunky or ground beef. Served with sour cream & guacamole.
0 - 26. Super Burrito$17.95
Filled with beans, cheese, lettuce & tomatoes. Choice of chicken, pork, chunky or ground beef. Served with sour cream & guacamole.
0 - 27. Milanesa$15.95
Grilled breaded steak fillet or chicken breast with guacamole.
0 - 28. Chile Steak$20.50
Red or green salsa, tender pieces of steak cooked with hot or mild salsa, grilled onions, red & green bell peppers.
0 - 29. Fajitas$21.95
Steak or chicken with grilled onions, tomatoes, red & green bell peppers, guacamole, cheese, sour cream & lettuce. ½ steak and ½ chicken $23.95; steak, shrimp (5) and chicken $26.95.
0 - 30. Chile Relleno$14.95
Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, battered in eggs, topped with ranchera sauce.
0 - 31. Puerco en Salsa Verde$20.00
Pork tenderloin prepared in green tomatillo sauce.
0 - 32. Pechuga de Pollo en Mole (Poblano or Guadalajara)$20.00
Grilled chicken breast with mole sauce. Topped with melted white cheese.
0 - 33. One Big Chimichanga$17.95
Choice of chicken, pork, chunky beef or ground beef with cheese. Guacamole and sour cream on the side. For steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, or pastor add $2.00.
0 - 34. Mar y Tierra$23.00
Shrimp, chicken & steak sautéed with red wine, choice of red OR roasted tomatillo salsa.
0 - 35. Andy's Huevos Rancheros (3)$15.95
Three eggs over-easy with strips of steak, topped with ranchera sauce.
0 - 36. J.J.'s Special Huevos con Chorizo$15.95
Scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage.
0 - 37. Pollo Supremo$20.00
A seasoned chicken breast chargrilled. Topped with cheese and salsa ranchera.
0 - 38. Chicken Picado$20.00
Shredded chicken strips grilled with onion, red and green bell peppers, cilantro and the chef's special sauce.
0 - 39. Chicken Mole Poblano$20.00
Chicken smothered in mole sauce.
0 - 40. Guadalajara Mole Colorado$20.00
Chicken with a special red gravy sauce.
0 - 41. Chiles Españoles (3)$20.00
Stuffed roasted red bell peppers with ranchero cheese, onions, chopped bell peppers, and sour cream.
0 - 42. Chilaquiles$14.95
Corn tortilla chips sautéed with onions, tomato, and special red sauce. Topped with melted cheese.
0 - 43. Mexican Pizza$20.00
A 10" fried flour tortilla topped with fried beans, onions, red & green bell peppers, melted cheese. Guacamole & sour cream on the side. Choice of pork, ground or chunky beef $20.00; steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, shrimp or al pastor $24.00. (Does not include rice, beans, pico de gallo or tortillas)
0 - 44. Chile en Nogada$16.95
Poblano pepper stuffed with ground sirloin, nuts, and raisins, covered with a chilled creamy pecan sauce.
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Seafood — Mariscos
- Famous Shrimp Soup (Hot or Cold)$19.00
Shrimp with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado and chef's special sweet red sauce. Served with a side of rice. $19.00; half order $15.95.
0 - Jumbo Breaded Shrimp (9)$22.00
Lightly breaded and served with french fries or rice & beans.
0 - Fish Fry$16.95
Lightly breaded haddock served with french fries and tartar sauce.
0 - Kenny's Jumbo Shrimp (9)$22.00
Sautéed shrimp served with rice & salad.
0 - Shrimp Tacos (3)$16.00
Sautéed shrimp with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, green & red bell peppers.
0 - Fish Tacos (3)$15.95
Grilled tilapia with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, green & red peppers.
0 - Camarones a la Diabla$22.00
Shrimp sautéed in a special red sauce, grilled onions, red & green bell peppers & Mexican potatoes.
0 - Shrimp Fajitas (9)$24.00
Grilled shrimp, onions, tomatoes, green and red bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and cheese.
0 - Filete de Tilapia$18.00
Fish filet served with choice of a la Diabla or garlic butter. Served with potatoes, onions, red & green bell peppers, with side of rice.
0 - Tequila Shrimp (9)$25.00
Shrimp cooked with tequila, green onions, sweet corn, tomatoes, green & red bell peppers, with side of rice, beans and tortillas.
0 - Shrimp Salad$20.00
Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, black olives, red & green bell peppers with side of red dressing. $20.00; half order $15.95.
0 - Shrimp Enchiladas$19.95
Stuffed with shrimp and cheese, side of rice and beans & side of sweet sauce.
0 - Caldo de Pescado$22.00
Two large shrimp and whitefish soup with vegetables.
0 - Camarones a la Princesa$22.00
Shrimp, onions, tomatoes, red & green bell peppers sautéed in roasted tomatillo salsa, covered with melted cheese. Served with potato wedges and salad.
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A la Carte
- Small Cheese Quesadilla$5.000
- Bean Tostada$6.00
Or with meat $7.00.
0 - Chile Relleno or Chile Español$11.500
- Small Burrito$4.500
- Big Chimichanga$13.000
- Small Chimichanga$5.000
- Flauta$4.500
- Big Burrito$13.000
- Enchilada$7.00
Chicken, pork, ground or chunky beef.
0 - Enchilada Steak$8.00
Al pastor $7.50; shrimp $8.00.
0 - Tacos$6.00
Chicken, pork, ground or chunky beef.
0 - Tacos Steak or Al Pastor$7.00
Shrimp $7.00.
0 - Chips & Salsa (To Go)$9.00
SM $9.00 / MD $12.00 / LG $20.00.
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Sides
- Guacamole$3.500
- Tomatoes$2.000
- Pico de Gallo$3.000
- Onions$2.000
- Sour Cream$2.000
- Cilantro$2.000
- Rice$4.000
- Jalapeños$2.000
- Beans$4.000
- Cheese$2.500
- Lettuce$3.000
- Tortillas (4)$3.000
- Side of Any Meat$13.00
Shrimp not included.
0 - Salsa Verde$2.000
Desserts
- Cheesecake$8.000
- Flan$8.000
- Fried Ice Cream$9.000
Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.
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