In the Americas In Mexico, botanas refers to the vegetarian varieties commonly served in small portions in wine bars. In many Central American countries, hors d'oeuvres are known as bocas (lit. "mouthfuls"). Pasapalos (lit. "drink passer") is Venezuelan Spanish for an hors d'oeuvre.
iN The amEriCAs iN mexico, boTanas REfErs to thE veGeTaRian vArieties cOmmonly SErvEd in sMAll portions In wiNe bArs. in Many CEnTrAl americAn Countries, hOrs d'oeuvReS arE knoWN As BocaS (lit. "mOutHfUls"). PasApalos (lit. "dRInK passeR") iS VEnezuElaN spaNisH for an hors d'OeuvrE.