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Botalon Grill

Name: Botalon Grill
Address: 3401 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, Bradenton, United States
Rating: 4.8

3401 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 · Venezuelan restaurant, Family restaurant, Latin American restaurant · 4.8/5 Google (499 reviews)

Reservations · Delivery · Takeout · Outdoor seating

Big-flavor Venezuelan grill plates and cachapas with generous portions at fair prices; outdoor food-truck setting shines on food, but service inconsistency and flies can detract.

Restaurant Summary

At this open-air Venezuelan grill, the scent of smoke and sizzling meats sets a lively scene around picnic tables. Diners rave about juicy parrillas and sweet corn cachapas, with one saying the meats were "smoky and tender." Expect a casual, food-truck vibe with friendly moments, though service attention can vary. The cooking leans classic Venezuelan street fare over flash: grilled steak and sausage, cheese-stuffed cachapas, and loaded burgers with potato sticks. It is hearty, shareable, and built for appetite rather than dainty plating. Value is strong thanks to generous portions, but outdoor conditions and occasional wait-time hiccups are part of the deal. Families do well here: there is a real kids menu (nuggets and fries, kids burger, cheese sticks) alongside simple sides like yuca and sweet plantains. Adventurous eaters can dive into mixed parrillas, while picky kids can stick with familiar items; just note the outdoor-only seating and potential flies in warm months.

At a Glance

Smoky grilled meats and cachapas praised by locals and visitors
Portions are huge and priced fairly
Service attentiveness is inconsistent; occasional long waits
Outdoor-only seating with flies and weather exposure
Creative/fusion menu - not traditional comfort food

What Sets It Apart

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What People Love

Smoky, juicy parrillas
Sweet corn cachapa with cheese
Huge portions that feed two
Seeing the grill action up close

Points of Concern

Service can be inattentive or disorganized at peak times; several reports of ignored tables
Outdoor setting brings flies and occasional rain or smoke drift
Isolated food consistency issues (cold soup, wrong protein, over-salty items)
Limited options for conservative palates or picky eaters

Service & Dining Experience

Service StyleCounter With Seating Average Cost$26-$43 per person ReservationsRecommended

What to Order

For kids: Nuggets and Fries ($7) or Kids Burger ($8). For sharing: Parrilla Special ($19) with extra yuca ($4). Vegetarians: Cachapa with Cheese ($12) plus plantains ($4).

Perfect For

Casual meat-focused feast
Group share plates outdoors
Quick counter-order lunch
Bringing visiting friends for Venezuelan flavors

Location Insights

Area: Arterial corridor with mixed retail and services; draws locals and weekend passersby.

Safety: Generally safe with steady traffic; outdoor dining may attract flies and road dust.

Nearby: Food-truck style cluster with picnic tables; near everyday shops and auto-oriented businesses.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday18:00–22:00 Wednesday16:00–22:00 Thursday16:00–22:00 Friday16:00–00:00 Saturday16:00–00:00 Sunday12:00–22:00

Available: Reservations, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor seating

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