The Fruteria Botanero By Chef Johnny Hernandez

What a fantastic little gem in Southtown! The shrimp tacos were absolutely delightful. I can't wait to explore the entire menu. Food: 5/5

The birria quesadilla tacos were unlike anything we’ve had before, but in the best way possible. One bite tasted like a tamale, while the next had the flavors of an enchilada. The star of the show was definitely the amazing corn tortilla. We can't wait to return with bigger appetites! Our server was exceptional, earning a rating of 6/5.

Now, about the food! I tried the guacamole with fresh strawberries and pistachios, and it was incredibly refreshing and flavorful! The Chicken Tinga Tostada was delicious! However, the birria quesadilla wasn’t what I expected. The sauce had more of a mole-like consistency and was a bit bland. The taco meat was a little on the fatty side. On the plus side, the pineapple margarita was very good!

Stopped by for some drinks and tapas before a r dinner reservation. The pineapple margarita was delicious and the papas bravas were great. The service was great and we were seated very quickly. Great sized outdoor patio with shade and ample seating.

Love the vibe of this place! It 's definitely an upscale Mexican spot. The staff was super friendly and accommodating when they walked us to a high top table for 8 and we asked if there was a regular table available instead. The atmosphere here is so nice. Decor is fun and festive and the place was clean! Started off with guacamole con frutas, which is guacamole with strawberries and pistachios. It was good. Can 't say I really tasted the two mixed in there. But the chips were fresh, warm and yummy. Roasted salsa and green salsa was also ordered. Roasted was so tasty. The green had more of a kick and was good too. Ordered asada tacos for main course sprouts and onion as a topping. They also came with black beans on the side. There was something about the tacos I just didn 't like. There was something shrimpy about them. Something didn 't smell right with the beans. Couldn 't tell if it was the queso fresco on top or the beans themselves. Something tasted sour, so those were a no go. Birria quesadilla, chicken tostada, torta shrimp ceviche were also ordered by others at the table. Got to taste the Birria quesadillas, that wasn 't so appealing. Soggy and not a whole lot of flavor. There was a whole one leftover. Tostada was the winner. Chicken was flavorful and those that tried it liked it. My nieces did not like their asada tacos or the beans. Asked if there was something kid friendly. They suggested cheese empanadas. I actually wanted it when it came out over my tacos. Ha! But I didn 't try it. They each took a bite and were over it. Bill for 8 was over $200! Wow! A bit pricey for Mexican food. And nothing was over the top or out of the ordinary or impressive? Idk y 'all. Maybe it was just an off night, but I wasn 't too impressed with the food. I 'd give it another go, but tonight, it just didn 't land well.