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Botanas Locas - Reviews

3323 Palm Ave, 92154 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
198

Reviews

83.8%

Satisfaction

29

negative

3

neutral

166

positive

What people say about Botanas Locas

Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Frank B.
Review date: 10/27/2025
10
Excellent Food, Service, and Cleanliness!
My experience at this restaurant was super good. The service was super good, and the food was super good. They also have ice cream 🍨. The place was really clean. I definitely give it a 10 of 10.
  • service10
  • food10
  • ice cream10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Thalia
Review date: 09/14/2025
10
Delicious Mexican Snacks and Friendly Staff
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I've bought açaí bowls here, and it's my favorite place for them. I've also tried their chamangos and tostilocos, which were delicious and tasted very authentic Mexican. I love this place; the staff is super friendly and kind.
  • açaí bowls10
  • chamangos9
  • tostilocos9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Martha A.
Review date: 09/07/2025
9
Great Chamangos and Service!
My experience at the restaurant was great! The service was friendly, and Adrian prepared my chamango perfectly, not too sweet. I haven't tried their food yet, but the chamangos were fantastic. The atmosphere was also a 5-star experience.
  • service10
  • chamango9
  • atmosphere10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Josue V.
Review date: 09/05/2025
9
Pleasantly Surprised by ChaMango!
I happened to find this place while visiting family in town and was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness, quality, and preparation and freshness of their ChaMango. It was two thumbs up!
  • friendliness9
  • quality9
  • preparation9
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Chris V.
Review date: 06/23/2025
10
Best Fruteria and Botanas!
My experience at this restaurant was outstanding. I found it to be the best fruteria and botanas in town hands down. The people working there are truly the greatest of folks, and the service is A1. The product is superior to any other fruteria spots I've visited.
  • fruteria and botanas10
  • people10
  • service10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Stephanini R.
Review date: 07/20/2024
9
Delicious food, worth the wait
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive, despite the wait times. Because it’s a small place, it’s not as quick as I wish, and they get really busy. However, it is so worth it! Everything I’ve had here has been delicious.
  • Everything10
  • wait times5
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Chris M.
Review date: 07/04/2024
9
Delicious Tuna Salad Poke Bowl!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I just tried the tuna salad 🥗 poke bowl and it was delicious! I also enjoyed the ciruela chamoy, which was yummy! I will definitely be back!
  • tuna salad poke bowl10
  • ciruela chamoy9
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Y
Review date: 04/30/2024
9
Unique Tostilocos Experience
I was in the mood for some tostilocos and found this niche place. They don't have a set price for their tostilocos; instead, it's a weight-based system like froyo. They offer a different selection of chips, candies, and fruits/veggies to add. They weigh your creation and then charge you. I paid about $8 for mine. I also tried a chamango that was really yummy. The customer service was good, with one of the employees being really nice and ensuring my first experience went well. I definitely recommend if you're in the area.
  • tostilocos8
  • weight-based system6
  • selection of chips, candies, and fruits/veggies8
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Robin C. W.
Review date: 04/20/2024
10
Always a great visit in San Diego!
We visit every time we're in San Diego! My experience was fantastic, with amazing smoothies and truly exceptional service. The owner always remembers us, which makes the visit feel very personal. The food was rated a 5, service a 5, and the atmosphere a 5, making for a truly memorable experience.
  • smoothies10
  • owner10
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Marcus B.
Review date: 04/04/2024
10
Fresh food and amazing salads!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially concerning the food. I was impressed by the always fresh food and the great salads. The salads are truly unique and made to order, something I haven't found elsewhere. The atmosphere and service were both rated a perfect 5, indicating an excellent dining experience overall.
  • food10
  • salads10
  • atmosphere10

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