El Botanero
El Botanero is a compact Mexican bar in Houston, known for its affordable drinks, particularly the popular micheladas. The venue offers a lively atmosphere with a predominantly Spanish-speaking crowd and a mix of patrons. However, the small space can become crowded quickly, and the indoor air quality may be compromised due to smoking, despite the no-smoking sign. The single restroom can also lead to long waits during peak hours.
While the bar has its charms, including a budget-friendly pricing and a unique local vibe, visitors should be aware of the potential safety concerns and the need for caution, especially at night. The experience may vary, but it's clear that El Botanero offers a distinctive nightlife option for those seeking an authentic, albeit somewhat chaotic, Mexican bar experience.
Features and services of El Botanero
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live performances
- Sport
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
El Botanero is in position 38 out of 41 in gay bars in Houston
Customer Reviews
El Botanero has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on over 71 reviews on Google
Every single day micheladas are good!!
Stay far away from this place. They had a shooting there last night ! 4 people were shot . You'll be eating bullets instead of enchiladas!!!
Small place. You will bump into people. Dance in place. They ask around what you want to hear. Lots of guys. Spanish speaking crowd. But it was fun. Probably not gay friendly .
It was foggy and smelled like pure cigarettes in there, gave me a headache, & there is a sign that says "No smoking". Very small & gets crowded easily. There was a lot of shattered glass in the parking lot and I saw someone do a line of coke in the parking lot & went back inside like nothing. Not a safe place at all.
Micheladas are pretty good, the gallons are $30, bottles are $5. Just be careful here at night, sketchy people come.
It's so small .. alot of smoke!!! There is only one restroom for each!!
I love this place Mexican bar visiting from north Carolina is of my favorite place
Information about El Botanero
Address
El Botanero is located at Houston, TX 77017, United States
Business Hours
Monday: 12:00–02:00
Tuesday: 12:00–02:00
Wednesday: 12:00–02:00
Thursday: 12:00–02:00
Friday: 12:00–02:00
Saturday: 12:00–02:00
Sunday: 12:00–02:00