Last September, it was reported that Botanas II would open at the former Patio Banquet Hall at 1421 E. Howard Ave. Now, the Mexican restaurant has an official grand opening date.

Botanas II, owned by Jaime Gonzalez, will officially open its doors beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2, and will serve tacos, enchiladas and other authentic Mexican specialties.

Update: Attorney Mark J. Mingo contacted OnMilwaukee.com to clarify that this new restaurant is not a second location of Botanas in Walker's Point. "There exists no relationship between Botanas and 'Botanas II.' The owners of the original Botanas have divorced and has (sic) part of that divorce Mrs. Gonzalez n/k/a Mrs. Navejar was granted the right to use the name 'Botanas II.' There is, however, no ongoing relationship between the two restaurants."