Besito Mexican - West Islip

4.7

1848 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

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 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(631) 620-3222
Website
https://www.besitomexican.com/
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 1,848 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

4.7Food
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 offers an "exceptional dining experience" with consistently delicious food, warm ambiance, and attentive service. Guests praise the "superb drinks," "fantastic" freshly made guacamole, and standout dishes like ribs and skirt steak. Despite occasional noise and seating issues, the overall "great quality" and "wonderful service" keep patrons returning.

1,849 Reviews

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Arthur
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Other than the wait staff forgetting one drink all night it was a good experience
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Richard
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service are excellent!!! Only downfall is tables are too close together, barely enough space to walk between and the music is too loud
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Mark
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful place amazing staff and absolutely delicious food and drinks. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a night out.
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Nat
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, staff was amazing! I didn’t have an issue with my reservation. However I did see another couple had their reservation taken by someone else and the staff did a great job at accommodating the couple who has made the reservation prior.
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Chris
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've had 2 "Wow, that was f***** amazing" dishes in the last year, duck leg in Aruba and the Sorona Ribs at Besito. I am wanting to go back just writing this comment. 10/10 across the board, it was an amazing Valentine's dinner spot!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Manager rude would not go to this location again . Would not allow me to add one person to my reservation. Yet there were multiple empty seats
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 6 days ago
Hola, I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience at our restaurant. It's never our intention to make any guest feel unwelcome or disappointed. I sincerely apologize if our response to your request came across as rude or unaccommodating. We always strive to manage our reservations fairly, but it sounds like we fell short in this situation. Please know that your feedback is taken seriously, and we will be addressing this internally to ensure better communication and customer service moving forward. I understand your frustration and disappointment, but i do hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. If you'd be open to discussing this further, please feel free to reach out, we'd love the opportunity to make things right. Best Regards, Joanna Pereira (General Manager)
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Shaun
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious Service was fantastic Tables are a little too close
Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 6 days ago
Hola Shaun, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with our service. We also appreciate your feedback about the table spacing - it's something we'll keep in mind as we continue to improve our dining experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Joanna Pereira General Manager Besito West Islip
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Pamela
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great!! Food is excellent and love the ambiance!
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Jane
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best guacamole around. Food was delicious. Service was great
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chris
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants. Food, drink, ambiance. Music a little loud for me but always a solid choice.!
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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 1848 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 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
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 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
https://www.besitomexican.com/
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

Enchiladas Vegetales

Iron Skillet Tacos Mixtos

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

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