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Besito Mexican - West Islip, West Islip, NY

Besito Mexican - West Islip

4.7 (1883)
$30 and under
Mexican
399 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Upscale option for Mexican fare and cocktails, with private dining available, and a kids' menu.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 1,883 people are saying

Besito Mexican - West Islip 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Besito Mexican in West Islip offers "excellent food and drinks," with standout dishes like skirt steak and guacamole. The ambiance is "authentic and welcoming," and the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience. Though the space can be "a bit cramped and noisy," the overall experience is delightful and highly recommended.

1,883 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was amazing! It’s a little snug and tables are very close together but overall great time!

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  2. Tiffany

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quesa birria tacos were a little hard to eat because the oil was making the tacos fall apart but the food was phenomenal! Wish it was cheaper but I could die for those besito patron margaritas definitely will be back !

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  3. Richard and Iris

    New York City18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We have been to the other locations in the past. We go to Besitos to celebrate my daughter’s birthday; she loves it. Unfortunately we don’t. The food is just okay; nothing special. The cost factor to portion ratio is overwhelming, and drinks are overpriced and under quantity. We eat out 2-3 times a week so eating out is not our first rodeo. We went there on Sunday, 4/27/25. The sun was out but the temperature was in the 60’s and windy. The temperature inside the restaurant was comparable to the outside. The air conditioning was on full blast! Twice I asked it to be lowered and although it was, it didn’t remain lowered. We never took off our outerwear! I know of other Mexican cuisine restaurants that although remain competitively priced, are portion comparable. We will be taking my daughter there and hopefully she will explore an eating alternative moving forward.
    Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 4 days ago
    Hola Richard! Thank you for celebrating your daughter's birthday with us. We're disappointed to hear that your experience did not match your expectations. We strive to provide an enjoyable dining experience, and while some aspects may not have met your preferences, we hope you'll give us another opportunity to create a more memorable occasion. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.

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  4. Paul

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and drinks - Highly recommend - AAA +++
    Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 6 days ago
    Hola Paul! Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that you enjoyed the food and drinks at Besito Mexican Restaurant in West Islip. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.

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  5. Mike

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not our first time there, it’s always good. but this time the food was exemplary
    Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded 6 days ago
    Hola Mike! Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us at Besito Mexican Restaurant in West Islip. We strive to deliver exceptional food and service every time. We hope to see you again soon! Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.

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  6. Frederick VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly and attentive staff. Food was excellent. Only detractor was the music level which made it hard to hear conversation at times. An otherwise great dinner. Will definitely go again.
    Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hola Frederick! Thank you for your kind words about our friendly staff and excellent food. We're glad you had an enjoyable dining experience overall. Please feel free to request a quieter table on your next visit if the music volume becomes an issue. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience on your next visit. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.

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  7. Lorraine

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten at two other of the Besito locations and it never disappoints
    Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hola Lorraine! Thank you for your loyalty and for being a valued guest at our Besito locations. We're delighted to hear that you consistently enjoy your dining experiences with us. Your positive feedback means a great deal to our team. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.

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  8. Michael

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our experience was excellent! The drinks, the guacamole, the appetizer, and the entrees (one which was an off menu special) were absolutely perfect. This restaurant just needs bigger tables because of the food we ordered! 5 starts!
    Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on April 26, 2025
    Hola Michael! Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to know that you thoroughly enjoyed our guacamole, appetizer, and entrees, especially the off-menu special. Your kind words about our dishes being absolutely perfect mean a lot to us. We hope to see you again soon! Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.

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  9. Nadine VIP

    Poconos69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks excellent. Filet mignon was like butter! We will be back.
    Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hola Nadine! Thank you for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had an exceptional dining experience with us and enjoyed the filet mignon. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family

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  10. Doreen

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to both Huntington and West Islip locations and both are very nice , the food is always great, the margaritas are the best and the service is always good. The West Islip location I find is a bit smaller than the Huntington location and can be/get quite loud. So the noise level would be the only negative complaint I have.
    Besito Mexican - West IslipResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hola Doreen! Thank you for your kind words about our margaritas and service. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the West Islip location, despite the noise level being a bit high at times. We appreciate your feedback and strive to provide the best possible dining experience. Saludos Cordiales, The Besito Mexican Family.

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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 1883 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
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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