Boca Botana's

239 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg
(240) 702-0869

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Pulled Chicken Tostones
Spicy Brussel Sprouts
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Aguachile Ceviche
Lomo Saltado
Churrasco

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Empanadas
Corn and yucca crust, chicken breast, onions, bell peppers, potato, and Aji sauce.
Churrasco
Skirt steak, mashed potatoes, and chimichurri.
Patatas Bravas
Vegetarian. Potatoes, salsa Brava, and green onions.
Ropa Vieja
Braised beef, bell peppers, onions, beans, rice, and parsley.
Iberico Chorizo Paella
Iberico chorizo, chicken, olives, peas, Valencia rice, parsnip tomato pulp, and parsley.
Spicy Brussels Sprouts
Vegetarian, spicy. Brussels sprouts, Mediterranean olives, and onions.
Gambas Al Ajillo
Shrimp garlic cream sauce, olive oil, ciabatta, and parsley.
Aguachile
Spicy. Scallops, shrimp, spicy salsa Verde, lemon juice, onions, and cilantro.
Avocado Lover Ceviche
Mahi mahi, avocado, onions, salsa Verde, and lemon.
Aji Chicken Pinchos
Grilled Peruvian chicken skewer and rocoto garlic Aji sauce.
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomato, mozzarella cheese, chimichurri, sour cream, and pico De gallo.
Coconut Calamari
Coconut-crusted calamari and Aji tarter.
Steak Empanada
Skirt steak, yucca crust, potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and Aji sauce. X three empanadas
Seafood Paella
Mussels, shrimp, scallops, Valencia rice, parsnip tomato pulp, and parsley.
Classic Ceviche
Corvina, red onions, cilantro, lemon juice, and ginger.
Crispy Baby Spinach
Vegetarian. Spinach, pine nuts, and pumpkin seeds.
Yucca Con Chicharron
Crispy pork shoulder seared in sofrito sauce, pickled cabbage, cassava fries, and parsley.
Avocado Hearts of Palm Salad
Avocado, hearts of palm, onions, cilantro, ginger, and lemon.
Shrimp & Chorizo
Bell peppers, onions, orange citrus sauce, and parsley.

Chicken Tapas
Aji Chicken Pinchos
Grilled Peruvian chicken skewer and rocoto garlic Aji sauce.
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomato, mozzarella cheese, chimichurri, sour cream, and pico De gallo.

Meat Tapas
Churrasco
Skirt steak, mashed potatoes, and chimichurri.
Yucca Con Chicharron
Crispy pork shoulder seared in sofrito sauce, pickled cabbage, cassava fries, and parsley.
Steak Empanada
Skirt steak, yucca crust, potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and Aji sauce. X three empanadas
Picanha
Brazilian grilled steak, habanero rub, and truffle garlic yucca.
Ropa Vieja Quesadilla
Cuban braised beef, onions, bell peppers, tomato, mozzarella cheese, chimichurri, and pico De gallo.
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Thick center-cut bacon, four-month manchego wrapped dates.

Seafood Tapas
Quinoa Crusted Shrimp
Crunchy shrimp, honey ginger glaze, mashed potatoes, and spring onions.
Saffron Scallops
Saffron reduction, yucca mash, applewood bacon chips, and parsley.
Shrimp & Chorizo
Bell peppers, onions, orange citrus sauce, and parsley.
Gambas Al Ajillo
Shrimp garlic cream sauce, olive oil, ciabatta, and parsley.
Guava Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Grilled shrimp, sweet guava glaze, applewood bacon, and mashed potatoes.
Coconut Calamari
Coconut-crusted calamari and Aji tarter.

Empanadas
Chicken Empanadas
Corn and yucca crust, chicken breast, onions, bell peppers, potato, and Aji sauce.
Vegetable Empanada
Vegetarian. Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, onions, potato, and Aji sauce.
Steak Empanada
Corn and yucca crust, skirt steak, bell peppers, potato, onions, and Aji sauce.

Vegetarian Tapas
Patatas Bravas
Vegetarian. Potatoes, salsa Brava, and green onions.
Yucca Frita
Vegetarian. Cassava fries, Himalayan salt, parsley, caper, and garlic aioli.
Spicy Brussels Sprouts
Vegetarian, spicy. Brussels sprouts, Mediterranean olives, and onions.
Oliva Crostini
Vegetarian. Spanish olives, manchego cheese, tomato, leek, caper, and garlic aioli.
Crispy Baby Spinach
Vegetarian. Spinach, pine nuts, and pumpkin seeds.
Vegetable Empanada
Vegetarian. Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, onions, potato, and Aji sauce.

Salads
Avocado Hearts of Palm Salad
Avocado, hearts of palm, onions, cilantro, ginger, and lemon.
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Beets, goat cheese, microgreens, basil, and poppy seed vinaigrette.
Fresco Salad
Microgreens, radish, onions, tomato, cucumber, and lemon vinaigrette.

Ceviche
Classic Ceviche
Corvina, red onions, cilantro, lemon juice, and ginger.
Passion Fruit Ceviche
Mahi, passion fruit, mango, avocados, onions, cilantro.
Avocado Lover Ceviche
Mahi mahi, avocado, onions, salsa Verde, and lemon.
Aguachile
Spicy. Scallops, shrimp, spicy salsa Verde, lemon juice, onions, and cilantro.
Shrimp Cocktail Ceviche
Shrimp, lime, coarse sea salt, tomato, onions cilantro, and horseradish.

Entrees
Seafood Paella
Mussels, shrimp, scallops, Valencia rice, parsnip tomato pulp, and parsley.
Iberico Chorizo Paella
Iberico chorizo, chicken, olives, peas, Valencia rice, parsnip tomato pulp, and parsley.
Ropa Vieja
Braised beef, bell peppers, onions, beans, rice, and parsley.
Surf & Turf Saltado
Sirloin strips, shrimp, chicken, sautéed peppers, onions, hand-cut fries, rice, and parsley.
Lomo Saltado
Sirloin strips, sautéed peppers, onions, hand-cut fries, rice, and parsley.

Kids Meal
Chicken Nuggets Kids Meal
Crispy chicken nuggets served with French fries.

Sides
Rice
White or paella Valencia.
Chimichurri Sauce 8oz
Garlic Aioli Sauce 8oz
Black Beans
Pico De Gallo 8oz
Habanero Sauce 8oz
Aguachile Sauce 8oz
Rocoto Sauce 8oz

Can Soda
soda
Choose from coke.

juices
Mango
Passion Fruit
Pineapple

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Recent Reviews

Cannot say anything bad about the taste or quality of the food here. Our favorite was the shrimp ceviche which was delicious. However, compared to the other tapas places we have been to, the portion size for the price was generally a bit too low, especially for the seafood paella.
January 2024
I really enjoyed this tapa place. It has a small bar and cozy dining room. The service was excellent and the staff were friendly. The owner checked in on us, too. We had a shrimp dish that was amazing...the sauce was fantastic and small ciabattas were provided to dip it. The steak was a little tough but the flavor was good especially with the mashed potatoes that came with.We were a party for 2 and split the two dishes and were full, yet split the small chocolate mousse for dessert....
September 2023
Such good food. The elote nachos are really good. My only complaint would be there could be more elote under the top chips. The avocado ceviche was the best! Enjoyed the plantains in it too. The yuca fries were not good. They were home fry style and hard. Good yuca is soft and should have been like a potato. The chicken empanada was ok. It was over cooked so the crust was hard and the filling was SO hot. Careful. I liked the arepas. Loved that they were crispy and the sauce that...
September 2023

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Boca Botana's

239 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 702-0869