Besito Mexican - West Islip

4.7

1824 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Upscale option for Mexican fare and cocktails, with private dining available, and a kids' menu.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu 15:00–22:00 Tue 12:00–16:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
Phone number
(631) 620-3222
Website
http://www.besitomexican.com/westislipny
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Carlos Arellano
Private party facilities
We can offer private affairs during lunch when we are open on select weekdays. We are limited in our ability host private affairs any other time but welcome smaller party requests during the day.

Location
399 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795
Area
West Islip
Parking details
We have a private lot, side street and parking available across the street.
Public transit
Accessible via car, bus, Long Island Railroad (Babylon Station)
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

Besito's Famous Guacamole - Fresh & Made-To-OrderUS$14.95
Freshly made! Hass avocado, tomato, jalapeño, onion, salt, cilantro. Served fresh homemade salsa & with tortilla chips
Ensalada De CasaUS$12.95
Baby arugula, fresh watermelon, jicama, queso fresco, pistachios, pomegranate vinaigrette
Queso FundidoUS$15.95
Baked queso chihuahua, rajas, chorizo, onions, cilantro. Served with warm corn tortillas
Carne Asada QuesadillaUS$19.95
Marinated grilled skirt steak, queso chihuahua, espinaca, salsa verde cruda, salsa guajillo, crema
Roasted Vegetable QuesadillaUS$18.95
queso chihuahua, spinach, rajas, corn, salsa guajillo, crema, salsa verde cruda. (Remove cheese to make Vegan)
Grilled Chicken QuesadillaUS$18.95
queso chihuahua, poblano rajas, salsa verde cruda, salsa guajillo, crema
Tortilla SoupUS$12.95
pulled chicken, avocado, queso Chihuahua, cilantro, pasilla chile, crema, onion, tortilla strips
Shrimp EmpanadasUS$14.95
Queso Chihuahua, tinga, chipotle mango sauce
Crispy Shrimp TacoUS$19.95
3 soft tacos. Chipotle crema, salsa molcajete, queso fresco, red cabbage, green scallions, micro greens. Served on soft warm corn tortillas.
Crispy Fish TacoUS$19.95
3 soft tacos. Baja style fish, jalapeno citrus salsa, pico de gallo, micro greens. Served on soft warm corn tortillas.
Roasted Sweet Potato TacoUS$18.95
3 tacos on warm corn tortillas, roasted corn & spicy pumpkin seeds, queso asado, serrano toreados salsa. (Remove cheese to make Vegan)
Ceviche del DiaUS$0.00
- MKTUS$0.00
Seafood FlautasUS$19.95
shrimp, lobster, crab meat, queso Chihuahua, tinga, tres chiles avocado sauce and salsa verde

Iron Skillet Tacos

queso Chihuahua melted in an iron skillet & served with warm soft corn tortillas ~ all entrees served with house rice & beans for the table ~

Grilled ChickenUS$26.95
Grilled marinated chicken, queso chihuahua, poblano rajas, salsa verde cruda. salsa guajillo Served with warm corn tortillas.
Mixtos Iron Skillet TacosUS$29.95
Grilled skirt steak, chorizo, chicken, queso chihuahua, nopales salad, salsa verde cruda, salsa guajillo. Served with warm corn tortillas (Salsas served on side. Served from the skillet, easy to reheat if desired).
*Carne Asada Iron Skillet TacosUS$31.95
Grilled marinated skirt steak, queso chihuahua, poblano rajas, salsa verde cruda, salsa guajillo. Served with warm corn tortillas. (Salsas served on side. Served from the skillet, easy to reheat if desired).
Vegetable Iron Skillet TacosUS$20.95
Roasted corn, sautéed spinach, rajas, salsa verde, crema (side). Served with warm corn tortillas. Served from the skillet. (Remove crema to make Vegan).

Specialties

~ all entrees served with house rice & beans for the table ~

Enchilada SuizasUS$25.95
Shredded chicken, salsa tomatillo con crema, queso chihuahua, onions, cilantro
Enchilada MixtasUS$28.95
Grilled skirt steak, chicken, chorizo, salsa guajillo con crema, sweet plantains, queso fresco, crema, onions, cilantro
Enchilada VegetalesUS$20.95
Ask your server for the list of seasonal vegetables and other ingredients.
Arrachera*US$38.95
Grilled skirt steak, arugula, roasted corn, queso fresco, pomegranate vinaigrette salad (dressing on side)
El DoradoUS$34.95
pan seared Market Fish, crab & blue corn tortilla crusted, sweet corn atole, chayote, tomatillo con crema, cilantro
Pescado VeracruzanaUS$34.95
pan seared market fish, roasted tomato salsa, peppers, capers, olives, fresh cilantro
Filete de Res*US$37.95
Filet mignon marinated in negra modelo, chipotle quemado salsa, queso Chihuahua, nopales, plantains, queso fresco, cilantro
Shrimp JaliscoUS$31.95
Jumbo shrimp pan seared, mashed boniato, tequila chipotle glaze, spring pico de gallo
Sonora RibsUS$29.95
Slow cooked baby back ribs, agave, chipotle & lime glazed, cilantro. Served with grilled watermelon slice.
*Ensalada De Salmon - Sub Chicken / Steak / ShrimpUS$28.95
Pistacho crusted salmon, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, avocado, queso fresco, chipotle cream dressing
Quesa-BirriaUS$27.95
3 corn tortillas, pulled beef barria, queso Chihuahua, birria dipping broth, salsa verde, cilantro, onions

Sides

Mexican Street Corn - Off the CobUS$8.94
Queso fresco, chile molido, off the cob
Sweet PlantainsUS$8.94
Fried, crema, queso fresco

What 1,824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New York State
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Besito Mexican in West Islip is a vibrant destination for "amazing food and drinks." Guests rave about the "best guacamole" and delectable margaritas. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for any occasion. While the restaurant can get crowded and tables are close, the "outstanding service" and delicious menu make it a must-visit for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts.

1,824 Reviews

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Liseth
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
drinks were great, service was great, unfortunately the menu is small and limited and the food is not that great compared to the other Mexican restaurants like Fridas or Pecado.
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 1 day ago
Hola Liseth! Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the drinks and service, but we're sorry to hear the menu and food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to offer a carefully curated selection of dishes made with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Your input is valuable, and we'll share it with our team as we're always looking to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future! ~ Besito West Islip
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Bob
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Besito is always an exceptional dining experience with its consistently delicious food, warm ambiance, and attentive service. The menu offers dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The service is exceptional too!
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 1 day ago
Hola Bob! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled you consistently enjoy our food. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! ~Besito West Islip
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robbin
VIP
New York City
49 reviews
4.0
49 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I was their to celebrate my sons birthday. Besito is always his first choice!
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 2 days ago
Hola Robin! Thank you for celebrating your son's special day with us! It's an honor to be his first choice, and we're thrilled to have been part of the celebration. We can't wait to welcome you both back again soon! ~Besito West Islip
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Amy
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a table in the back room to celebrate a friends birthday. Started with good guacamole and drinks. Had ribs (spicy and falling off the bone), fish and salmon and shrimp salads. Great food and atmosphere
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 2 days ago
Hola Amy, Thank you for choosing us to celebrate such a special occasion! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience with us. Creating a great dining experience is what we aim for, and we're so glad we could be part of your celebration. Looking forward to hosting you again soon! ~Besito West Islip
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matt
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
pleasantly upscale, chill mood, actually enjoyed this so much. as a native i did not expect this for west islip
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 2 days ago
Hola Matt! Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere here at Besito West Islip. It's always a pleasure to surprise and delight locals. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience. ~Besito West Islip
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Jimmy
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance and music were great. Food was well prepared. My shared the seafood flautas which were great tasting. My wife had the quesadillas which were good. I had the shirt ribs which could have used more sides beyond the ribs themselves for the price. The service was friendly, but slow. We had to ask for water a few times with servers looking around trying to look busy. The drinks menu was a bit limited as it was almost entirely margaritas. Overall, it was good for a date night. I'd go back to check out their other menu items.
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 6 days ago
Dear Jimmy, Thank you for your review, we appreciate you reaching out to us. I can’t tell you how surprised I was to hear about your recent visit to Besito. We are deeply committed to our guests and providing all of them with an exceptional experience at all our locations. It is certainly the exception to receive a comment like yours regarding your recent visit. Please know that all of your concerns will be addressed directly with our management team and kitchen teams. Celebrating hospitality in the Besito way is of utmost importance to myself and the team. We would love the opportunity to have you back for a visit to allow you to experience the true Besito Way. We thank you for your feedback and we hope to see you back very soon! ~Joanna Besito West Islip
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Danielle
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They didn’t pack all of our food to go and didn’t realize it until I got home. Other than that, everything was amazing as always.
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on 12 December 2024
Hola Danielle! We are grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Michelle
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ORDER THE RIBS!!!! Best thing in the world. Who would have thought.
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on 12 December 2024
Hola Michelle! We're happy to see that you had a 5-Star experience at Besito West Islip. We are thrilled you loved the Sonora Ribs! Thanks for sharing.”  
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Carol
New York City
71 reviews
4.0
71 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. We ordered the guacamole and we’re disappointed in how small a bowl it actually was my husband ordered the ribs. They were very good but extremely spicy. I ordered the Mixto, and that was very tasty. I found The tables were too close together. The waitress was OK.
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on 8 December 2024
Hola Carol!! We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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James
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, as it is at the other locations. Had reservations at 7 pm did not get seated till almost 745 pm. But management made up for the wait which was appreciated. Would definitely go back.
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on 5 December 2024
Hola James, Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. Our staff takes great pride in creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for every guest. We hope to see you again soon.
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FAQs

Besito Mexican - West Islip offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 620-3222.

Besito Mexican - West Islip is rated 4.7 stars by 1824 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Besito Mexican - West Islip

399 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Additional information

Area
West Islip
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu 15:00–22:00 Tue 12:00–16:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a private lot, side street and parking available across the street.
Public transit
Accessible via car, bus, Long Island Railroad (Babylon Station)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Carlos Arellano
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.besitomexican.com/westislipny
Phone number
(631) 620-3222
Private party facilities
We can offer private affairs during lunch when we are open on select weekdays. We are limited in our ability host private affairs any other time but welcome smaller party requests during the day.

Besito Mexican - West Islip

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Enchilada Suizas

Iron Skillet Tacos Carne Asada

Iron Skillet Tacos Gilled Chicken

For The Table

Chips & salsa for the table. All orders with entrees receive house rice & beans for the table.

Appetizers

Besito's Famous Guacamole - Fresh & Made-To-OrderUS$14.95

Ensalada De CasaUS$12.95

Queso FundidoUS$15.95

Carne Asada QuesadillaUS$19.95

Roasted Vegetable QuesadillaUS$18.95

Grilled Chicken QuesadillaUS$18.95

Tortilla SoupUS$12.95

Shrimp EmpanadasUS$14.95

Crispy Shrimp TacoUS$19.95

Crispy Fish TacoUS$19.95

Roasted Sweet Potato TacoUS$18.95

Ceviche del DiaUS$0.00

Seafood FlautasUS$19.95

Iron Skillet Tacos

Grilled ChickenUS$26.95

Mixtos Iron Skillet TacosUS$29.95

*Carne Asada Iron Skillet TacosUS$31.95

Vegetable Iron Skillet TacosUS$20.95

Specialties

Enchilada SuizasUS$25.95

Enchilada MixtasUS$28.95

Enchilada VegetalesUS$20.95

Arrachera*US$38.95

El DoradoUS$34.95

Pescado VeracruzanaUS$34.95

Filete de Res*US$37.95

Shrimp JaliscoUS$31.95

Sonora RibsUS$29.95

*Ensalada De Salmon - Sub Chicken / Steak / ShrimpUS$28.95

Quesa-BirriaUS$27.95

Sides

Mexican Street Corn - Off the CobUS$8.94

Sweet PlantainsUS$8.94

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Besito Mexican - West Islip offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Besito Mexican - West Islip restaurant rated?

Is Besito Mexican - West Islip currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information