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    La Botaneria Whittier

    4.4 (28 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Hawaiano and Mango-Strawberry raspados
    Jessie A.

    It had been too long, 2years actually, since I had been here. I was not disappointed! The Hawaiiano raspado is so damn good. It's not too sweet, tastes fresh and has actual fruit chunks. Idk why it took me so long to come back. Won't happen again. Located right on greenleaf so parking can sometimes be difficult. Price - some complain about the prices. A raspado is about $8.50. Honestly, it's best raspado I've ever had and the serving size is large. I'll pay it again.

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    Josh R.

    store not opened when online ordering says it's opened in the morning, so I order an item and I wasted my time going, called and no one answers, then get a notification it's ready in the afternoon. terrible service from the girl (transfers phone without telling me first). manager Chris doesn't know how to answer the phone properly, just says "this is Chris," ummm, who are you? i don't know you, then tells me "don't come here" when I am pissed that I went and it wasn't opened. didn't try to fix anything, just took the easy way by hanging up the phone, that's not a way to run a business. be on time when it says it's opened or close the online ordering. be better. As you can see I placed my order and called at 11:33AM because it says it was opened at 11:20AM, but it wasn't when I got there. Yes, I used my reward that paid for my order, that should not make it for you to treat people bad. he answers the phone saying "this is Chris" like I'm supposed to know him, I was already talking to someone, explain to me why the phone was given to someone else abruptly. Didn't seem like you knew anything about the conversation, when I already explained myself to the worker, and no one was rude, by asking who are you! Yes, I am upset because it's a waste of my time after calling and being at the store where the door is closed and unopened. to Chris' reply: I can assure you that it was not opened, even the sign was not on, this is a lie as I have proof that this is not the case. I called 2 hrs after when my order said it was finally done AFTER calling the 1st time, again another lie. the lady staff spoke to me first, but didn't know how to handle the issue, so she then gave the phone to someone else, again another lie. never said you were the manager, just kept saying "i'm Chris" another lie. ofc i'm going to be upset because I was JUST speaking to someone, yet another lie. now you are attacking my character, cool...by speaking quote on quote nicely and calmly, but only repeating yourself and saying "I'm Chris" is not helpful. definitely could have explain yourself by saying "let me help you, I am the manager" but no, "i am Chris" is all that you kept saying. you think you were helpful, but in fact let me tell you, you were not in fact helpful. revise your times from your business to match the online ordering one. this would have been prevented if my order never went through and y'all were indeed open.

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    Mama C.

    Got Escamocha medium size. Service good - we saw our order being prepared fresh. Great for pickup

    Danielle B.

    This place has something for everyone. They are willing to modify and substitute any of their menu items with something of your choice (fruit). Loved the variety of menu options. They also sell classic thrifty ice cream, candy , soda, chips.... Most of their menu options also come in two sizes and they fill each one up! Store was clean and staff were very friendly. Located in the heart of uptown Whittier

    Teresa E.

    Friendly staff, latin antojitos like bionicos, esquites, licuados & tostilocos. Located right next to the Whittier Starlight Cinema. Looking forward to trying more menu items. I was craving churritos and they hit the spot, they even prepped them for me. Service was fast.

    Piña Colada

    Amazing piña colada! Friendly staff. Highly recommended this drink. They make their colada mix in house

    Walk out, spit up and toss in the trash. Money well spent. What a waste!

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    Thank you, I appreciate your review!!!

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    The best place to go for a snack!! The raspados are a must!!! You need to and try them! You are not going to regret it

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    Freaking delicious! Just like grandma use to make. The service was friendly! I will definitely be back. Cute ambience too!

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    I love it here! Their raspados are my all time favorite! And a lot of their other antojitos

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    Reminds me of mexico ice cream raspados the way its made is made with love, so you know it will be worth it

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