botana

Etymology

From Spanish botana.

botana means A Mexican appetiser. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.

noun

A Mexican appetiser.“The guacamole and queso fundido (melted cheese with a slathering of chorizo sausage on top, spooned onto sections of flour tortilla) are excellent, and two botanas (assortments) offer items like chalupas (small crisp tortillas) not always found on Chicago menus.”