Besito Mexican - West Islip

4.7

1817 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Besito's Famous Guacamole - Fresh & Made-To-Order$14.95
Freshly made! Hass avocado, tomato, jalapeño, onion, salt, cilantro. Served fresh homemade salsa & with tortilla chips
Ensalada De Casa$12.95
Baby arugula, fresh watermelon, jicama, queso fresco, pistachios, pomegranate vinaigrette
Queso Fundido$15.95
Baked queso chihuahua, rajas, chorizo, onions, cilantro. Served with warm corn tortillas
Carne Asada Quesadilla$19.95
Marinated grilled skirt steak, queso chihuahua, espinaca, salsa verde cruda, salsa guajillo, crema
Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla$18.95
queso chihuahua, spinach, rajas, corn, salsa guajillo, crema, salsa verde cruda. (Remove cheese to make Vegan)
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla$18.95
queso chihuahua, poblano rajas, salsa verde cruda, salsa guajillo, crema
Tortilla Soup$12.95
pulled chicken, avocado, queso Chihuahua, cilantro, pasilla chile, crema, onion, tortilla strips
Shrimp Empanadas$14.95
Queso Chihuahua, tinga, chipotle mango sauce
Crispy Shrimp Taco$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 Taco$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 Taco$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 Dia$0.00
- MKT$0.00
Seafood Flautas$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 Chicken$26.95
Grilled marinated chicken, queso chihuahua, poblano rajas, salsa verde cruda. salsa guajillo Served with warm corn tortillas.
Mixtos Iron Skillet Tacos$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 Tacos$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 Tacos$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 Suizas$25.95
Shredded chicken, salsa tomatillo con crema, queso chihuahua, onions, cilantro
Enchilada Mixtas$28.95
Grilled skirt steak, chicken, chorizo, salsa guajillo con crema, sweet plantains, queso fresco, crema, onions, cilantro
Enchilada Vegetales$20.95
Ask your server for the list of seasonal vegetables and other ingredients.
Arrachera*$38.95
Grilled skirt steak, arugula, roasted corn, queso fresco, pomegranate vinaigrette salad (dressing on side)
El Dorado$34.95
pan seared Market Fish, crab & blue corn tortilla crusted, sweet corn atole, chayote, tomatillo con crema, cilantro
Pescado Veracruzana$34.95
pan seared market fish, roasted tomato salsa, peppers, capers, olives, fresh cilantro
Filete de Res*$37.95
Filet mignon marinated in negra modelo, chipotle quemado salsa, queso Chihuahua, nopales, plantains, queso fresco, cilantro
Shrimp Jalisco$31.95
Jumbo shrimp pan seared, mashed boniato, tequila chipotle glaze, spring pico de gallo
Sonora Ribs$29.95
Slow cooked baby back ribs, agave, chipotle & lime glazed, cilantro. Served with grilled watermelon slice.
*Ensalada De Salmon - Sub Chicken / Steak / Shrimp$28.95
Pistacho crusted salmon, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, avocado, queso fresco, chipotle cream dressing
Quesa-Birria$27.95
3 corn tortillas, pulled beef barria, queso Chihuahua, birria dipping broth, salsa verde, cilantro, onions

Sides

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

What 1,817 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
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

1,817 Reviews

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Danielle
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 December 9, 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 6 days ago
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 December 7, 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 December 8, 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 November 24, 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 December 5, 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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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
service and food was excellent but the music was way too loud and the tables are too close together. I felt like i was sharing my meal with the person next to me.
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Kyle
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing as expected, and the drinks were even better
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angela
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 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
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 15, 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.
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on December 3, 2024
Hola !!!Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the store team to let them know to keep up the amazing work. We hope to see you again soon.
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pam
VIP
New York City
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on November 14, 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!
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on December 3, 2024
Hola !!! Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Allison
VIP
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 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.
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on December 3, 2024
Hola !!! We are grateful that you took the time out to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone. Look forward to seeing 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 1817 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Besito Mexican - West Islip

399 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

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-Order$14.95

Ensalada De Casa$12.95

Queso Fundido$15.95

Carne Asada Quesadilla$19.95

Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla$18.95

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla$18.95

Tortilla Soup$12.95

Shrimp Empanadas$14.95

Crispy Shrimp Taco$19.95

Crispy Fish Taco$19.95

Roasted Sweet Potato Taco$18.95

Ceviche del Dia$0.00

Seafood Flautas$19.95

Iron Skillet Tacos

Grilled Chicken$26.95

Mixtos Iron Skillet Tacos$29.95

*Carne Asada Iron Skillet Tacos$31.95

Vegetable Iron Skillet Tacos$20.95

Specialties

Enchilada Suizas$25.95

Enchilada Mixtas$28.95

Enchilada Vegetales$20.95

Arrachera*$38.95

El Dorado$34.95

Pescado Veracruzana$34.95

Filete de Res*$37.95

Shrimp Jalisco$31.95

Sonora Ribs$29.95

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

Quesa-Birria$27.95

Sides

Mexican Street Corn - Off the Cob$8.94

Sweet Plantains$8.94

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

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