"After suffering through a late-afternoon meeting that could’ve been a Slack message and fighting 285 traffic, dinner shouldn’t add to your list of headaches. Botica, a Spanish-Mexican restaurant in Buckhead with a lively, family-friendly atmosphere, is an easy choice to grab a quick, satisfying dinner. The place embodies the same charm as your life-of-the-party cousin who’s adamant about bringing everyone together. Start with the tangy halibut ceviche. Then order the solid tacos even picky eaters will dig—tender carne asada, lamb birria, and chicken shawarma. Grab a seat on the always-packed, colorful patio, which is one of our favorite places in Buckhead to take a load off and people watch." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard