Botalon Grill Brandon in Brandon

1205 Lakeside Dr, Brandon, FL 33510, United States

★★★★★
(147 reviews)
Categories: Venezuelan restaurant

About

Steak, chicken, ribs and more, everything done at the moment grilled and smoked. Venezuelan food!!! EMPANADAS VENEZOLANAS!

Website
botalongrill.com
Address
1205 Lakeside Dr, Brandon, FL 33510, United States
Plus Code
WMQX+FH Brandon, Florida, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12–10 PM
Thursday
12–10 PM
Friday
12–11 PM
Saturday
12–11 PM
Sunday
11 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Takeaway Dine-in
Popular for
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Comfort food Quick bite Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Atmosphere
Casual Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.9
★★★★★
147 reviews

Most Mentioned

attention (20) environment (9) cachapas (8) price (7) empanadas (6) soup (5) tequeños (4) food truck (3) share (3) papelon con limon (2)
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★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Food was excellent. The grilled chicken with their spicy sauce is amazing.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Great food! Great taste! 10/10 I’ll highlight recommend to try the cachapa

★★★★★
December 5, 2024

delicious cachapa with meat. a super respectful and friendly treatment 100% recommended .

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

My husband and I found this hidden gem on a Sunday drive looking for lunch. We were so happy we stopped. It was delicious and the staff is so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was very friendly and clean. The outdoor eating area was setup nicely with music. Perfect for date nights. We ordered Carne Frita/Fried Pork with Fries and sausage, Racion De Toston Con Ajo/Fried Green Plantains with garlic and Salchipollo/ French fries topped with chicken, sausage, provolone cheese and ketchup. We also added a garlic sauce they have. They do not skimp on portions and we came home with leftovers which left us wanting to get in the car and go back for more. All of this plus 2 drinks for only $30. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
July 11, 2024

My father recommended this jem. This has to be the best Venezuelan spot I've ever been to the food was amazing and the plates were very generous. I'm Venezuelan and If I'm not eating my mom's cooking then I'm coming here. My partner (not Venezuelan) absolutely loved everything! Including the the salad that came with it. We ordered the parilla special and a side of tequeños with frescolitas. We Are definitely coming back and bringing more family and friends to join our culinary finding. To the owner: you are doing an outstanding job! Thank you! You made us feel so welcomed ♥️

★★★★★
June 30, 2024

AMAZING!!! the cachapas are delicious, the service is fantastic, the owner is very engaged with customers and so polite, the place is clean and music is phenomenal. I will come back soon!!!

★★★★★
June 14, 2024

Found this place on Door Dash.....Holy Moses is the food good....and you get a healthy portion...

★★★★★
June 9, 2024

Found this Venezuelan place by accident, and I'm glad I did! First visit I had the Parrilla Especial. it was LOADED with delicious steak, chicken, sausage, and the yuca was surprisingly excellent! Easily enough food for 2 people. Today I went back and had a Mixt burger with beef and smoked pork chop. Holy cow! HUGE burger, one of the tastiest I've ever had, and it comes with a huge portion of fries. HIGHLY recommend!!! Great service, friendly people, and huge portions of fantastic food!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Brutal. The smallest thing I have eaten in a long time, the special attention I recommend it 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Delicious food and a good place to share with family

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Excellent service, food and atmosphere. I recommend it 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

I really liked the outdoor atmosphere with good weather and good quality live music, the food is exquisite and to the point of taste, I hope they always maintain that quality today I highly recommend it

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

The food is super good but it lacks green sauce

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Very good food and atmosphere 100% recommended

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

I love their food and the great service.

November 21, 2024

Employees are very uneducated and make the whole place look ghetto. We left the place when server threw the menus at us.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

All the food very delicious! Very good service. God bless you and keep it up.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The truly exquisite food is very good, I recommend it, the atmosphere is very comfortable to share with the family and even the pet can come. The music is super tasty which adds more atmosphere to the place. Thanks for the service, and to the chef for the seasoning.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The rice chicha delicious!! AND

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The truth is that the food is incredible. The Moreno boy who serves is very friendly and helpful. BUT one day I went with two friends and two days later we took 10 more and so on. Although I dont know if I would return. The Cuban woman who serves there is incredibly rude! She gave us a very hard time saying how her food was better than ours and being totally hostile and rude. Laughing, I told him, well, we dont have to have competition and he continued with a disgusting attitude, insisting that we do, and he belittled us to the point of exhaustion. We gave him a $20 tip and he received it with a totally unpleasant attitude. I definitely dont recommend it anymore because Im embarrassed that theyre going to have a bad time. Honestly, a very, very bad salesperson and the worst customer service I have received in a long time. The worst waitress I have ever met in my life. Honestly, the food is incredible. The waiter, Moreno, is very kind and attentive. However, I had a disappointing experience. I visited with two friends and returned two days later with 10 more. Unfortunately, the Cuban waitress was incredibly rude! She made us feel uncomfortable, boasting about her food being better and showing hostility. Despite our kindness, she continued to be unpleasant and condescending. We left a $20 tip, which she received with a disgusting attitude. I no longer recommend this place due to the risk of a bad experience. The waitresss behavior was embarrassing, making her the worst server Ive encountered in a long time. Poor customer service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

I took advantage of the fact that I was in the area and decided to stop for lunch and without a doubt I would come again. I loved the food, everything delicious and the pleasant atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Excellent experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Wow this is bangin! Best food truck food I ve ever had . Food

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

The best of Brandon, everything is excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Very delicious, I tried the cachapa and the grill and they were very good

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Superó nuestras expectativas!!! Really nice place! The food with high quality and taste. Highly recommended

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Everything was super delicious, the service was top notch and in a super nice atmosphere!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Excellent food, very good atmosphere, I felt like I was in Venezuela for a while I would return and 100% recommended

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

You feel like youre in Venezuela, and the food is 10/10. I highly recommend the Sunday soup and the supreme grill

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Thanks to this place and its cooks, Venezuelan food became my favorite, that cachapa with grilled meat was delicious, I cant wait to continue visiting this place to try it all

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Love the food. Good place with good food.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

This is a Hidden Gem

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

I ordered the supreme barbecue and it exceeded my expectations. The place is beautiful and quiet. Definitely a gem in Brandon. 100% recommended.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Excellent service and food 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Spectacular excellent quality and service

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

This is a food truck turned heaven, seating is outdoors so FL weather can be well Florida weather, the quality of the food is off the charts good and is fully authentic and tastes just the way it would in San Fernando, Calabozo o Barinas, their pabellón or parrillas are juicy and succulent though not rare (not usually a feature of parrilla), the music and vibe are absolutely llanero , empanadas are not runny but flavorful, arepas were missing when I went but there s so much deliciousness you can pack in a food truck this place has managed to showcase the best of Venezuelan cuisine has to offer.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Amazing food and service!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Excellent very good

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Excellent place. Super divine empanadas and Melinas attention is excellent. I recommend this place.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Excellent Venezuelan Creole food and excellent service from Melina.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

One of the best Food Truck in the area. Excellent food, and best of all the attention. 100% recommended. For those who are in Mulberry/Lakeland you no longer have to go far to eat good Venezuelan food!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

I will be briefly, the best tequenos I have ever eaten in this country. Of how delicious they were no photos take

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

My favorites: hamburger and papelón with lemon, the cachapa is also very good, the tequeños, the grills.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Steak casserole, OMG!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Excellent flavor in cakes and empanadas.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

This place is in my top 3 Venezuelan food spots ever. Botalon has the perfect combination of fresh ingredients and incredible grilled flavor. Their burgers, tequenos, cachapas, parrillas, Everything is absolutely perfect! I had to call the owner tonight, after my delivery, to congratulate them on how delicious our food was!.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Good food and excellent customer service. The good combination!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

good food, good place!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Very good food,very tasty and the people here are very friendly i highly recommend this place if you come to brandon fl

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Since yesterday this place became my mandatory stop, the treatment was very friendly, the food was excellent, thank you for all the service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The food is SPECTACULARLY good, the owners are super humble and good people, without a doubt they will always do great. Thank you so much! We will always return

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

The ribs are so good. Highly recommend

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Nawara de Bueno!!! Delicious everything

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

The truth is that these people have a unique flavor. The food is exquisite to the palate 100% recommended

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

100% recommended, the closest thing to Venezuelan food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great experience, awesome food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Super good food and good price.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Mr. Edgar always treats us with great kindness, as does all the staff. Without a doubt 100% recommended

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Authentic Venezuelan food, delicious, with a grill touch. First class care

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

The best Empanadas and Tequeños in the world, super delicious, I recommend a quiet atmosphere to spend with the family.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Very kind people

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Super good, great price and ask for the Tequeños,

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Delicious cachapas and excellent attention

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Excellent all the first class attention

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

One of the best in the area 100% recommended

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The best place in the area to come home with the taste of their food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Wheelchair accessibility: Outdoor tables to dine in Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Spectacular food, service and good prices

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

From the first visit, Botalón Grill became a mandatory stop for me. Not only does this place offer authentic Venezuelan flavor that is absolutely delicious, but it also provides an exceptional customer experience, thanks to Edgar. He is the heart of Botalón Grill, always friendly and willing to go above and beyond to make sure every customer feels welcome and satisfied. I vividly remember my first time here; Even though it was closing, Edgar welcomed us with open arms and prepared us some special grills that exceeded all expectations. Now, after five visits, I can affirm that the quality and flavor remain constant, honoring the rich Venezuelan gastronomy. If you are looking for an authentic dining experience and exceptional service, Botalón Grill is the place to go.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The Best Venezuelan Food in FLORIDA

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

EXTREMELY GOOD, I just found out that I have this spectacular space 30 steps from my home, where as soon as I arrived their music made me feel in my town. I loved it 1000 points in attention and cuteness. And also the terrace they have is another level. I fell in love now Brandon is more perfect with you here

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The owners are always so pleasant and their food is always amazing. The pricing is very reasonable. This is one of our favorite places to eat.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The soup they make on Sundays is very good, the special grill is delicious and very good service 100% recommended and the prices are good

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Excellent food, the rib soup very homemade and well resolved, the special grill very good and a ground beef empanada that closed my menu. Recommended, the staff is very friendly and attentive to make you feel well cared for.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Very loud music!!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Great service and food

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

excellent food and excellent service

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Excellent

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

I loved it for the first time I tried it and a spectacle

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Excellent service thanks for all, Excellent service and super delicious food

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

The food is delicious!!! And the service is also excellent, they make you feel at home! The meat is super soft and with good flavor, the pork is delicious, the cachapa is excellent and the hand cheese is perfect!! 100% recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Too good all the food and the attention everything impeccable I will definitely return

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Food was excellent, reasonable price, excellent service, I totally recommended.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

The best burgers in the area without a doubt, all their proteins are delicious and the owner is too nice. Without a doubt I recommend them

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Good

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Had the parrilla suprema and everything was cooked perfectly, ribs fall off the bone, and the seasoning was just right, and the yucca was soft. Grab a pappilon con limon to drink it down and you are good to go.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Amazing place to share time eating with family and/or friends food is delicious

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Incredible service i love the staff everytime i go and their food is amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

20 points!!!! Excellent!!!! Service, location and the best thing is the food is DELICIOUS. I LOVED!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good Venezuelan food, good attention and excellent service

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Everything is too good, 100% recommended. Excellent food and atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

It was delicious, we had also a great time .

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Pricing was reasonable and the food was very good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

All the food was too good, super recommended!!! I no longer have to drive to Tampa to eat Venezuelan food,

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Yummy food and friendly service. Order the Papelon Con Limon you wont regret it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great place to eat nice and clean, very tasty food A++++ Very tasty food, I recommend it, I loved Parrilla Supreme wow!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent food, and the best charcoal burgers. Highly recommended to visit.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent food and service, we ordered soup and special grill. The truth was exquisite. I recommend this place 100%

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

excellent service, quality food! 100% recommended, ask about all the Venezuelan specialties they have

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent, everything delicious... I recommend it

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very good

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very good service, very friendly and authentic and delicious food! Come yes or yes.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

A corner of Venezuela in Brandon Florida makes you feel at home again, very good service

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious empanadas and natural juices, not to mention the best possible grills... Thanks for the attention and the music I felt in my country...

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

A better soup than this does not exist!! The incredibly good grill, and Edgars attention makes you feel at home

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent service and incredible food. Many successes!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great service and the food was amazing !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent I recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent attention you feel at home

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent food and good place!! I loved it recommended with eyes closed!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent place, excellent service, the food is very good, I recommend it

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

What Brandon needed!!! The food and service are excellent!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent food with authentic Venezuelan flavor