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Chef Specials - Destination Spain


  • Destination Dinner Package For Two

    Our popular destination dinners are back and in honor of our first destination back in 2020, our first trip is to Spain! Our dinners are designed as dinner for two guests (with leftovers) and include a bottle of wine. This week's menu is a celebration of Spain. Enjoy a Spanish-inspired mixed green salad with sherry vinaigrette, baked hake with clams, chicken sautéed in garlic and white wine, Spanish potato omelet and Basque-style cheesecake for dessert. Jamon croquettes are available as and add-on appetizer ($12) and a bottle of wine is included.

    $99.00
  • Croquetas de Jamon

    Béchamel blended with delicately aged serrano ham, encased in a crisp, golden-brown breadcrumb crust, paprika aioli

    $12.00
  • Ensalada Mixta

    Romaine lettuce, yellow onion, tomatoes, black olives, corn, hard-boiled egg, sherry vinaigrette

    $14.00
  • Merluza en Salsa Verde

    Baked hake filet, clams, parsley and garlic sauce

    $26.00
  • Tortilla Española

    Spanish-style omelet with diced potato, caramelized onion, spicy “bravas” sauce, parsley aioli

    $10.00
  • Pollo al Ajillo

    Seared, baked chicken thigh with garlic, bay leaves and white wine

    $18.00
  • Basque Cheesecake

    Caramelized on the outside, creamy and custardy within, berry compote

    $12.00

Flatbreads


  • Prosciutto And Burrata Flatbread

    Sliced prosciutto, creamy burrata cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze

    $18.00
  • BBQ Chicken Flatbread

    Diced barbecue chicken, mozzarella cheese, red onions, olive, green onion, pepperoncini, jalapeño aioli

    $17.00
  • Grilled Shrimp Flatbread

    Grilled shrimp, artichoke, pepperoncini peppers, green olives, feta, garlic aioli

    $18.00
  • Mushroom and Bacon Flatbread

    Roasted mushrooms, garlic herb olive oil, bacon, mozzarella, provolone, arugula, balsamic truffle vinaigrette

    $17.00
  • Short Rib Flatbread

    Pulled beef short ribs, brie cheese, caramelized vidalia onions, horseradish aioli, fried shallot, piquillo aioli

    $18.00
  • Squash and Artichoke Flatbread

    Butternut squash purée, feta cheese, charcoaled-red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke, sage aioli, pedro jimenez glaze

    $17.00

Salads and Vegetables


  • Beet Salad

    Roasted red and golden beets, pickled red onion, arugula, mild goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts, hazelnut vinaigrette

    $14.00
  • Brussels Sprouts

    Fried brussels sprouts, bacon, smoked paprika aioli

    $12.50
  • Deviled Eggs

    Slightly spicy jalapeño deviled eggs, bacon, pickled vegetables, piquillo pepper aioli

    $12.00
  • Fried Mozzarella

    Deep-fried mozzarella, tomato and garlic compote, pesto aioli

    $11.00
  • Gnocchi With Cream Sauce

    Potato gnocchi, roasted carrot, asparagus, garlic cream sauce, manchego

    $17.00
  • Hummus Spread

    $12.00
  • Kale Salad

    Chopped kale, shaved carrot, artichoke, feta cheese, sweety drop peppers, crispy shallot, coriander vinaigrette

    $14.00
  • Manchego Caesar Salad

    Romaine lettuce, croutons, house caesar dressing, shredded Manchego

    $14.00
  • Mediterranean Chopped Salad

    Diced cucumber, bella vita farms cherry tomato, diced red onion, chickpeas, cilantro, feta, sumac greek yogurt dressing

    $14.00
  • Mushroom Croquettes

    Cremini and oyster mushroom béchamel, breaded and deep-fried, piquillo aioli

    $11.00
  • Pee Wee Potatoes

    Fried baby potatoes, caramelized onion, spicy yellow pepper aioli

    $9.00
  • Spinach Empanadas

    Pastry shell stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, piquillo pepper aioli

    $12.00
  • Truffle Mac and Cheese

    White cheddar sauce, shell pasta, wild mushrooms, truffle oil, parmesan

    $15.00

Charcuterie and Cheese


  • One Meat and Cheese

    Make a single cheese or charcuterie selection Aged Manchego - sheep’s milk, salty, crumbly Goat Cheese Nougat - chef-prepared goat cheese, pistachio, hazelnut, cranberry, apricot, chives Melinda Mae - local cow’s cheese; soft, buttery and silky Red Dragon - welsh cheddar with mustard seed and ale Drunken Goat - spanish; wine-soaked, tangy and fruity Prosciutto - italian dry-cured ham Chorizo - spanish cured sausage with paprika Jamón Serrano - spanish asturian-cured ham

    $12.50
  • Three Meat and Cheese

    Make any three selections from the list of our cheese and charcuterie options Aged Manchego - sheep’s milk, salty, crumbly Goat Cheese Nougat - chef-prepared goat cheese, pistachio, hazelnut, cranberry, apricot, chives Melinda Mae - local cow’s cheese; soft, buttery and silky Red Dragon - welsh cheddar with mustard seed and ale Drunken Goat - spanish; wine-soaked, tangy and fruity Prosciutto - italian dry-cured ham Chorizo - spanish cured sausage with paprika Jamón Serrano - spanish asturian-cured ham

    $35.00
  • Five Meat and Cheese

    Select a combination of 5 cheese and charcuterie selections Aged Manchego - sheep’s milk, salty, crumbly Goat Cheese Nougat - chef-prepared goat cheese, pistachio, hazelnut, cranberry, apricot, chives Melinda Mae - local cow’s cheese; soft, buttery and silky Red Dragon - welsh cheddar with mustard seed and ale Drunken Goat - spanish; wine-soaked, tangy and fruity Prosciutto - italian dry-cured ham Chorizo - spanish cured sausage with paprika Jamón Serrano - spanish asturian-cured ham

    $50.00

Seafood


  • Atlantic Fried

    Deep-fried swordfish, calamari, shrimp, red onion relish, tartar sauce

    $17.00
  • Barramundi Almandine

    Grilled barramundi, toasted almond, lemon–herb butter, sautéed green mustard lettuce with garlic

    $21.00
  • Ceviche

    Fresh red snapper cured in fresh citrus juices, spiced with ahi and red fresno pepper

    $17.00
  • Crab Cake

    Seared maryland crab cake, corn salad, remoulade sauce

    $18.00
  • Flaming Shrimp

    Sautéed shrimp, sliced garlic, chili flakes, olive oil, crusty bread

    $17.00
  • Fried Calamari

    Deep fried crispy squid, sriracha aioli

    $14.50
  • Garlic Mussels

    Steamed prince edward island mussels, parmesan garlic cream sauce, parsley

    $18.00
  • Grilled Octopus

    Grilled, sliced octopus, romesco sauce

    $17.00
  • Grilled Salmon

    Grilled salmon filet, quinoa, lemon butter sauce

    $18.00
  • Maryland Crab Dip

    Baked, creamy maryland crab dip with grilled pita

    $17.50
  • Paella Del Mar

    Seared fish of the day, shrimp, calamari, mussels, saffron, white wine, spanish sofrito, bomba rice

    $23.50
  • Seared Scallops

    Seared scallops, farro and squash risotto, pistachio jam, tempranillo glaze

    $16.00
  • Shrimp Tempura

    Deep fried beer-battered shrimp skewers, pineapple dipping sauce

    $12.00

Poultry


  • Bourbon Wings

    Fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet and spicy bourbon glaze

    $15.50
  • Chicken Croquettes

    Deep fried croquettes, pulled chicken, béchamel, roasted garlic aioli

    $12.00
  • Chicken Egg Rolls

    Pulled chicken, red curry béchamel, green onion, water chestnuts, cilantro aioli

    $12.00
  • Chicken Skewers

    Marinated chicken skewers with garlic and spices, sriracha aioli

    $13.00
  • Duck Confit

    Oven-roasted duck leg, smoked paprika and tomato sauce, black olives, herbed potato purée

    $18.00

Meats


  • Asian Pork Buns

    Shredded pork belly, hoisin

    $11.00
  • Bacon-Wrapped Dates

    Dates stuffed with goat cheese, bacon, orange marmalade

    $12.00
  • Beef Empanadas

    Stuffed pastry shells, red wine simmered ground beef, mozzarella, citrus aioli

    $12.00
  • Beef Short Ribs

    Red wine braised short ribs au jus, grits, broccolini

    $20.00
  • Fettuccini a La Carbonara

    Egg fettuccine, bacon, cream egg sauce, parmesan cheese and parsley

    $16.00
  • Grilled Skirt Steak

    Grilled fajita-seasoned skirt steak, grilled seasonal vegetables, cilantro chimichurri

    $19.50
  • Kefta Briouat

    Deep-fried moroccan pastry shells filled with seasoned ground beef and egg

    $12.00
  • Lamb Chops

    Chickpea purée, peppercorn sauce, sun-dried tomato and goat cheese brulée

    $21.00
  • Lamb Skewers

    Herb-seasoned ground lamb skewers, cabbage, cucumber sauce

    $13.50
  • Pan-Fried Pork Tenderloin

    Breaded and herb-seasoned pan-fried pork tenderloin, picked onions and asparagus, lemon butter sauce

    $18.00

Desserts


  • Chocolate Cookie Skillet

    Chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast-iron skillet, topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce

    $10.00
  • Churros

    Fried dough, tossed in sugar, served with chocolate dipping sauce

    $10.00
  • Creme Brûlée

    Rich vanilla custard, torched sugar crust, bada bing cherry

    $10.00
  • Tres Leches Cake

    Sponge cake soaked in three creams; cream cheese frosting, strawberry

    $10.00
  • Botanero Beignets

    Fried dough, powdered sugar and cinnamon, strawberry compote

    $9.00
  • One Scoop Ice Cream

    $4.00
  • Two Scoops Ice Cream

    $6.50

Brunch Menu

Omelets


  • Ham and Bacon Omelet

    Virginia ham, bacon, arugula, red pepper, caramelized onion, white cheddar, home fried potatoes

    $16.50
  • Braised Beef Omelet

    Shishito pepper, red pepper, cremini mushroom, caramelized onion, white cheddar, home fried potatoes

    $17.00
  • Garden Omelet

    Mushrooms, arugula, red pepper, caramelized onion, white cheddar, home fried potatoes

    $15.00

Eggs Benedict


  • Prosciutto Eggs Benedict

    Prosciutto, poached eggs, arugula, toasted english muffin, hollandaise sauce, home fried potatoes

    $16.00
  • Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

    Smoked salmon, poached eggs, arugula, red onion, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, home fried potatoes

    $16.00
  • Crab Cake Eggs Benedict

    Maryland crab cake, poached eggs, arugula, red onion, english muffin, hollandaise, home fried potatoes

    $17.00
  • Eggs Florentine

    Sautéed spinach, piquillo pepper, poached eggs, english muffin, hollandaise, home fried potatoes

    $15.00

Classics and More


  • French Vanilla Waffle

    House prepared waffle, whipped cream, maple syrup, berries

    $13.00
  • Shrimp and Grits

    Seared shrimp, spanish chorizo, white wine, tomato compote, manchego grits, poached egg, herbs

    $18.00
  • Steak and Eggs

    Grilled flank steak, red wine reduction, two sunny side up eggs, home fried potatoes

    $19.00
  • Chicken and Waffle

    Deep fried chicken thigh, house waffle, sweet fresno pepper butter, rosemary maple syrup

    $18.00
  • Botanero Burger

    Angus beef, grilled bell pepper, iceberg lettuce, grilled onion, white cheddar, roasted mushroom, tomato jam, dijon mustard aioli, fried egg, brioche bun

    $18.50
  • Crab Cake Sandwich

    Maryland crab, arugula, red onion, sriracha aioli, brioche bun

    $18.00
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel

    Toasted bagel, chive cream cheese, arugula, red onion, sweety drop peppers, capers, home fried potatoes

    $15.00
  • Bacon and Egg Bagel

    Scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, white cheddar, home fries

    $15.00

Brunch Sides


  • Home Fried Potatoes

    Herb-seasoned, sautéed baby potatoes, onions, red pepper, yellow pepper aioli

    $8.00
  • Spinach and Bacon Quiche

    Sautéed spinach, applewood bacon, white cheddar, farm eggs, pastry puff

    $10.00
  • House Biscuits

    Freshly baked biscuits, whipped butter, local jam

    $8.00
  • Manchego Grits

    Herbs, manchego cheese, creamy grits

    $8.00
  • Fresh Fruit Side

    Melon, pineapple, berries

    $8.00
  • Cheddar Mac and Cheese

    Pasta shells, white cheddar cream sauce

    $9.00
  • Applewood Bacon

    Four slices applewood bacon

    $8.00
  • Botanero Beignets

    Fried dough, powdered sugar and cinnamon, strawberry compote

    $9.00
  • Ham and Cheese Empanadas

    Pastry shell stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, piquillo pepper aioli

    $10.00

Brunch Drinks


  • Bottomless Brunch Beverages

    $25.00
  • Kir Royale Mimosa

    $9.00
  • Bloody Mary

    $9.00
  • Red Sangria

    $7.00
  • Sparkling Sangria

    $7.00
  • Seasonal Sangria

    $7.00
  • Mimosa

    $9.00
  • Pineapple Martini

    $12.00
  • Clot D'Ivern Sparkling

    $8.00

Paella and Kid's Menu

Paellas


  • Botanero Paella

    $65.00
  • Seafood Paella

    $55.00
  • Meat Paella

    $55.00
  • Garden Paella

    $45.00

Kid's Menu


  • Chicken Tenders

    $11.00
  • Kid's Flatbread

    $11.00
  • Kid's Mac and Cheese

    $11.00
  • Kid's Grilled Cheese

    $11.00
  • Kid's Ice Cream

Botanero Restaurant Location and Hours

(240) 474-5461
800 Pleasant Dr, Ste 160, Rockville, MD 20850
Open now • Closes at 10PM
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