Besito Mexican - Roslyn

Name: Besito Mexican - Roslyn
Address: 1516-18 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY, United States, 11576
Telephone: (516) 484-3001
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (3888)

$31 to $50

Mexican / Southwestern

1516-18 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Lively

Besito (Little Kiss, in English) serves authentic Mexican food and is home to tableside guacamole and the Besito Patron Margarita. Besito serves lunch and dinner every day of the week. Food specialties include classic tortilla soup, tamales with shrimp and chipotle adobo, ceviches made daily, boneless short ribs of beef and enchiladas suizas. We serve over 60 world class tequilas in our Agave Lounge in an atmosphere of old, rustic Mexico and sophistication bringing back memories of your last Mexican vacation!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(516) 484-3001
Website
http://www.besitomexican.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We can arrange catering, including: guacamole, passed hors d'oeuvres, taco stations, and more. Besito will always tailor a menu to your specific needs.
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private area available. Please contact us for more information 516-484-3001.

Location
1516-18 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576
Neighborhood
Roslyn
Cross street
Old Northern Blvd
Parking details
Public parking is available in the Harborview Shops parking lot.
Public transit
LIRR to Mineola and then N23 towards Manor Haven LIRR to Hempstead and then N27 towards Glen Cove LIRR to Great Neck and then N20 or N21 east to Main St., Roslyn LIRR to Port Washington and then N23 towards Mineola LIRR to Roslyn and then N23 towards Manor Haven
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Quesadilla de Huevo$17.95
flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, ground chorizo & potatoes, melted Chihuahua cheese
Enchiladas De Huevo Y Chorizo$17.95
2 Corn tortillas filled with scrambled eggs and rajas, garnished with chorizo and Chihuahua cheese, cilantro and black bean salsa
Huevos Rancheros$17.95
2 fried gage over blue corn tostados, lettuce, salsa ranchera, queso fresco and breakfast potatoes
Fresh Fruit Pancakes$14.95
buttermilk pancakes, seasonal fresh fruit, house-made whipped cream
Tres Leches French Toast$15.95
brioche bread soaked in a tres leches egg & cinnamon batter, blueberry sauce and fresh strawberries.
Chilaquiles$16.95
2 fried eggs, crispy corn tortilla tossed on your choice of tomatillo or guajillo cream sauce, cream, queso fresco, cilantro and onions
Avocado Toast$15.95
Ciabatta baguette, black bean salsa, ground chorizo, melted Chihuahua cheese, avocado, 2 fried eggs, pico de Gallo

SIDES

Breakfast Potatoes$8.94
onions, peppers, queso fresco, cilantro
Platanos Con Crema$8.94
fried sweet plantains, cream, queso fresco
Bacon$8.94
crispy of course!
Elote De La Calle$8.94
roasted sweet corn, queso fresco, Chile molido
Corn Tamale Cakes$8.94
pico de gallo, crema, queso fresco

What 3,888 people are saying

Besito Mexican - Roslyn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Besito Mexican - Roslyn delights with "excellent food and service," featuring a "beautiful atmosphere" and some of the "best guacamole around." While the new menu receives mixed reviews, the restaurant remains a "favorite spot" for many. It's perfect for celebrations, offering "delicious food, incredible margaritas," and a "wonderful dining experience."

3,888 Reviews

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Robin VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From apps to main course to dessert - food was excellent, service was amazing .
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heather VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
With some changes to the menu, I’ve been trying different entrees and they’ve been a bit underwhelming. I will continue to try different items. The drinks and apps have been great as always.
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Dwayne
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Besito has a new menu which, is VERY good. The previous menu did not necessarily need any changes, as they always had great food. It really shows that they are one of those places that reviews their offerings to make it better. Great stuff Besito, well done!
Besito Mexican - RoslynResponded 5 days ago
Dwayne, thank you for your kind words about our new menu. We're delighted you enjoyed the fresh offerings and appreciated our commitment to continuous improvement. It's always a pleasure to receive such positive feedback. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.
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Robert VIP
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had 2 great appetizers and 2 lovely lunch orders - -drinks were great also
Besito Mexican - RoslynResponded 5 days ago
Robert, thank you for your positive review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Besito Mexican Restaurant in Roslyn. Our team takes great pride in providing a memorable dining experience. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.
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Charles VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this resto for years. Highly recommended. However the spinach quesadillas appetizer was disappointing.
Besito Mexican - RoslynResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for your loyal patronage over the years. We're delighted you enjoy dining with us overall, but regret the spinach quesadillas appetizer didn't meet expectations. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.
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susan
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Sadly I think the restaurant has declined! The waitress staff was not great. My food came out with small flies coming out of it!! I thought I was crazy but then both my husband and I caught one of the nats. We called over the waitress. The manager came over very apologetic but said they probably came from outside but no they were coming out of my salad. They did comp my meal but would have preferred better service and clean food!
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Jonathan VIP
Los Angeles37 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I've dined at Besito twice before, once for dinner and once for lunch. Both times the food was very good and the service was indifferent at best. However, this time, the food was poor, portion sizes small, and the service was willfully bad. The experience was off-putting from the start - with the check-in where the hostess walked off after acknowledging my name on the reservation without saying anything, walked over to the person who would be our server, whispered something in his ear, had a back and forth with him, they looked over at us, and finally he shrugged and reluctantly walked over to take us to our table. Once at the table, the server did nothing to actually engage with me or my sister. Asked if we wanted a drink or guacamole. My sister wanted to look over the drink menu, and I asked for a N/A beer thinking that would be a quick turnaround. 15 minutes later he returned and it just got worse from there. When asked to describe certain dishes it was like pulling teeth. Never told what the taco special of the day was, had to ask. At one point, when we were waiting to place our order our server was goofing off with another server playing with a hand fan. The manager was witness to this and to my very focused attention on the horseplay trying to get his attention but did not ever come over to our table. We ordered guac and queso fundido to start. The guacamole portion was ridiculously small for the price and the queso fundido was good, but served with an insufficient amount of tortillas. My sister had a shrimp dish where I think the shrimp were maybe fried? but were hard as rocks and had an unpleasant flavor. I had the taco special which was carnitas. 2 small tacos which immediately fell apart because they'd obviously been sitting on the pass for some time before they were brought to the table and the tortillas were insufficient to the amount of grease seeping through. I will never patronize this restaurant again and highly recommend to avoid.
Besito Mexican - RoslynResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. First and foremost, I want to sincerely apologize for the experience you and your sister had during your recent visit. What you described falls far short of the high standards we hold ourselves to at Besito, both in hospitality and in the quality of our cuisine. We are truly grateful that you've dined with us in the past and enjoyed our food — which makes it all the more disheartening to hear that this visit left you disappointed. Please know that we take your comments very seriously. From the unwelcoming host interaction to the inattentive service and inconsistencies in the food, your experience is not reflective of the warmth and excellence we strive to deliver to every guest. It’s clear we let you down at every stage of your visit — and for that, I am deeply sorry. We are actively addressing the issues you raised with our team, including retraining around service engagement, attentiveness, and food execution. Feedback like yours is invaluable in helping us grow, and while we cannot change your last visit, we are committed to ensuring that what you experienced does not happen again. We’d be truly grateful for the opportunity to welcome you back and make this right. If you’re open to it, I’d like to personally ensure your next experience reflects the Besito we are proud of. I would be happy to arrange a return visit at your convenience. Thank you again for your candor. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the experience you expected — and absolutely deserve. Best regards, Besito mexican family
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Elaine VIP
New York City40 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was disappointing and the music was so loud it was difficult to have a conversation.
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Richard VIP
New York City126 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best guacamole anywhere. Every dish prepared fresh and tasty
Besito Mexican - RoslynResponded on June 16, 2025
you so much for the kind words, Richard! We take great pride in our fresh, flavorful guacamole and are thrilled to hear you enjoyed it. We look forward to serving you again soon. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family
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Amanda VIP
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been dining at Besito for years and noticed they made some stylistic updates to their dining experience! We loved the new presentation of some of our favorite dishes. The service was amazing and food was great! We will definitely be back.
Besito Mexican - RoslynResponded on June 16, 2025
Amanda, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your recent dining experience at our Roslyn location! It brings us great joy to know that the updates we made have enhanced your visit. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.
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FAQs

Besito Mexican - Roslyn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 484-3001.

Besito Mexican - Roslyn is rated 4.7 stars by 3888 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

1516-18 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576

Additional information

Cross street
Old Northern Blvd
Neighborhood
Roslyn
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public parking is available in the Harborview Shops parking lot.
Public transit
LIRR to Mineola and then N23 towards Manor Haven LIRR to Hempstead and then N27 towards Glen Cove LIRR to Great Neck and then N20 or N21 east to Main St., Roslyn LIRR to Port Washington and then N23 towards Mineola LIRR to Roslyn and then N23 towards Manor Haven
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.besitomexican.com/
Phone number
(516) 484-3001
Catering
We can arrange catering, including: guacamole, passed hors d'oeuvres, taco stations, and more. Besito will always tailor a menu to your specific needs.
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private area available. Please contact us for more information 516-484-3001.

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Popular dishes

Guacamole Freshly Made

Tres Leches French Toast

Tres Leches

Menu

Brunch

Quesadilla de Huevo$17.95

Enchiladas De Huevo Y Chorizo$17.95

Huevos Rancheros$17.95

Fresh Fruit Pancakes$14.95

Tres Leches French Toast$15.95

Chilaquiles$16.95

Avocado Toast$15.95

SIDES

Breakfast Potatoes$8.94

Platanos Con Crema$8.94

Bacon$8.94

Elote De La Calle$8.94

Corn Tamale Cakes$8.94

What 3,888 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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