La Botana

About La Botana

Known for

• Housemade tamales and traditional Mexican favorites
• Casual counter service and fast service
• Vegetarian options and small plates
• Children’s menu and high chairs
• Women-owned and Latinx-owned

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “Good Mexican food in the area. Many options for vegeterian and meat eating customers!”

  — Nand Kishore Gajarajan, August 23, 2026 · google

• “Moving to the area from south Texas i was missing good mexican food. This place hit all the marks, food was amazing and flavorful. Great variety of dishes and portio s were great too. Owner was personable and staff was nice. We will be r…”

  — koti wisner, August 23, 2026 · google

• “First of all I just wanna say you guys got the best Mexican food I’ve ever had and reading these bad reviews got me cracking up. I love the way the owner claps back at these terrible customers!! If I could give you guys an extra star for…”

  — Chelsea Horst, August 14, 2026 · google

• “Love this place, great Mexican food. Staff is always nice. Always clean. The most variety of the Mexican soda I've ever seen.”

  — Ta, August 7, 2026 · google

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