Besito Mexican - West Islip

4.7

1811 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
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Besito Mexican, translated as little kiss, strives to delight guests with the warmth of a private hacienda offering thoughtful details and cuisine. Besito was rated “excellent” by the New York Times with decor that embraces all the flavors and festivity of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy fresh, table-side guacamole and over 75 tequilas all straight from Mexico.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
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 1,811 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New York State
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Besito Mexican in West Islip offers "amazing" food and drinks, making it a favorite for any occasion. Guests praise its "outstanding" guacamole and inviting ambiance. While some mention crowded seating and noise, service is typically attentive and friendly. Perfect for celebrations, Besito is a must-visit for Mexican food enthusiasts.

1,811 Reviews

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angela
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Reserved table for 4 people, everyone came on time except one friend who was running late. They made us wait 15 minutes until our friend arrived, which was very strange. They would not sit us at the table as per restaurant policy, very strange! Otherwise everything else was pretty good.
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Nancy
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific! The best Mexican food on Long Island. Service was very good. They didn’t rush us out.
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pam
New York City
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was lovely, sat right away, waiter came over right away. The guacamole was excellent!! And everyone enjoyed their dinner!
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Allison
New York City
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was disappointed that I indicated it was my anniversary on the OpenTable app in two different spots… No one acknowledged it or brought us any dessert as I asked. I wouldn’t ask in front of my husband because it was supposed to be a surprise.
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John
New York City
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was FREEZING COLD in the restaurant. Had to dine with my coat on. We couldn’t wait to get out of there to warm up. Service was okay. We waited a while before anyone even came to get our drink orders or fill The water glasses. We ordered iced tea and didn’t have anything to stir the agave in. Not even a straw. We used our butter knives. We both ordered the skirt steak and it was delicious.
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Arleen
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Sunday brunch with family A few of us are vegetarians but had enough choices and they were accommodating with tweaking the options Very nice ambience Very good brunch cocktails The servers were attentive and friendly It was our first visit...but not our last
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Maria
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious dinner with polite and friendly staff. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.
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Odalis
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a good experience, staff was above and beyond. Me and my partner were really satisfied and happy. Thank you for everything
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NEELESHR
New York City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Birthday
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Amanda
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Besito! Our go-to restaurant that never disappoints. The food is always excellent, the margaritas are the best, and the prices aren’t crazy for the quality of the food and drinks.
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on 6 November 2024
Hola Amanda ! Thank you for your feedback we appreciate you reaching out to us and sharing your experience. It really means a lot to our team to receive a compliment like yours regarding your recent visit to Besito. We are deeply committed to our guests and providing all of them with an exceptional experience .I cannot wait to share it with everyone so they will see how their hard work has positively impacted someone’s day! We thank you for your feedback and 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 1811 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 37 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
Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
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

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