Besito Mexican Restaurant

This was our first time to Besito. We just happened to find it while exploring and decided to check it out. It was a great experience. The food was all so good. We ordered the fresh made at your table guacamole which was so good with the fresh chips. I got the tacos and my wife got the fish if the day. We also had to get the margaritas. The food was all so good and we wish we lived closer so we could come back soon. Our kids really enjoyed it also.

Besitos offers both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a nice spot to relax and have a drink. We started with an espresso martini and their appetizer trio—both were enjoyable and definitely worth trying. I ordered the steak tacos for my main dish; they were good, though nothing particularly special. At the end of the meal, we were given complimentary churros, which were a nice surprise and tasted good.

We came here for a birthday party. The food was good and the service by Jorge was also professional and fast. Give Jorge a raise for being able to remember all of the dinner items and drinks for a party of almost 20 people without getting anything wrong. I’ll definitely come back with just my wife for a better experience.

This may have been the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. From service to quality, everything was amazing. Do yourself a favor and get the coconut crusted seabass! Also, our server Dana was awesome!

Loved everything. Every person we interacted with was so friendly and helpful. The food was freshly made. Their tequila espresso martinis alone are great. 😌 perfect amount of crema and espresso. This is our go to Mexican spot for food and great cocktails

Besito provided an exceptional dining experience. The extensive tequila selection, featuring over 100 brands, was remarkable. Our party of ten enjoyed a private area and received outstanding service from Lili, whose attentiveness and five-star customer service exceeded expectations. Lili's dedication significantly enhanced our evening. Furthermore, owner Frank's presentation of a special tequila, which we purchased to enjoy at home, was a delightful conclusion to the evening.

My friend and I stopped in on the 4th to grab a small bite and a drink during Happy Hour. We both ordered the Flautas de Pollo, shared the Salsa Trio (pico, tomatillo salsa, & queso) and had the “La Casa” Frozen Margarita and the “No Mames” Cocktail. Once we ordered, the complimentary chips & salsa came out. I’m a queso lover, my friend is not, so that just meant more queso for me. I put some queso on my Flautas and boy did that kick the flavor up a notch! I have a weakness for Frozen Margaritas, and the “La Casa” did not disappoint! It doesn’t come with the tamarind straw shown in the picture; I asked our server for one, and she was so kind and brought one over from the bar! I LOVE tamarind! My friend ordered the “No Mames” Cocktail only because of the name; she had no clue what was in it, but she was beyond thrilled when it came out! We couldn’t stop laughing; the name of the drink is so fitting! No Mames is like saying, “No way!” or “You’re kidding me!” in Spanish, which was our exact reaction when it arrived at our table on the back of a mini flamingo! Too stinkin cute! The manager brought us over two complimentary mini espresso martinis just before we left, and they were perfect! It was such a nice finishing touch! We enjoyed the music, they had cute photo ops both inside and outside, the vibe was energetic and upbeat, and the service was excellent. We’ll definitely be back again soon!

Lili is awesome! She answered all of our questions and made some great recommendations for us! Spot on! We loved the barbacoa tacos. She is so knowledgeable about the menu and it was really helpful. Great dinner!

Great food, great service. Our server, Danna , was excellent. Get the Tres Leches! Don't know what else to say so this is filler to get to 85 characters.

JORGE DANNA BIBI THEY SLAYED Great service for a huge group, very calm and collected

The service and the food was excellent! We set on the patio. Really cuteeee. Great for dinner with the girls and family.

Lili was our server and was fantastic!! My family and I love Besitos and have been patrons for a long time. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and wonderful service!

Overall, fantastic! Our server Lili was so friendly and wonderful, made great recommendations, very attentive and sweet. I'd ask for her if she's available for sure! We got chips with the salsa, fresh table side guacamole and queso, all the best I've had anywhere. I got crispy barbacoa tacos and a tamale on the side, and my husband got barbacoa enchiladas. I don't necessarily have the authority to speak to authenticity but I think it was pretty authentic. In any case, everything was delicious!

We came for Cinco De Mayo and it did not disappoint! The food, atmosphere, live music were exactly what we needed for a girl's night! We had Andrea as our server and she was knowledgeable on the menu and very accommodating! This girl needs a raise!! 10/10 will be back!

Came here again for a girls night ! Once again, it didn't disappoint! We had an awesome waitress. I forgot her card but I think her name may have been Giselle. Very attentive and helpful with all the questions that we had. My drink called "Call an Uber" was delicious. I got a ribeye burrito with soup. The soup was delicious however i was full off of guac & chips to eat my burrito. I did take a bite. I didn't enjoy the first couple of bites but apparently it was good bc my husband demolished my leftovers . Even tho we stayed way past closing , no one bothered us to tell us to leave which I appreciated . Of course I'll be back soon

Awesome spot for a birthday dinner - we had a group for my girl friend's birthday dinner and we had the best service, best food, and the best time. We sat on the outside patio area, which was a first for me and it was so pretty with the lights and the nice weather as the sun went down. The margarita tower is so great - def recommend especially if you have a group and are celebrating!

Came in for some post-work drinks to be pleasantly greeted to a BOGO marg-of-the day deal. The Margarita was off menu and tasted perfectly like summer. It was a mango passionfruit slushy and it was just divine. I also got the tortilla soup which I saw great things about and it was fantastic! Really awesome presentation and flavors going on, and a generous amount of chicken. The tacos were good, but I want to come back to try the crispy barbacoa tacos. and the dessert sample platter was decadent, my personal favorite being the chocolate cake.

Service was great and quick. Enchiladas needed a little more salt and flavor. Table side guac was amazing. The white sangria tasted like a screw driver. Gave tourist attraction

Pedi para llevar Birria Tacos , pero esto es oil tacos! Mucha grasa que se quedo en mis labios y quite la grasa! Puse fotos! Mas grasa que Birria caldo

We stopped into Besito while traveling home from a trip. The restaurant was really nice and had a great patio. We were seated near the fountain and had a great time. We ordered an enchilada and extra rice and beans. The flavors were delicious and so fresh. The only con I have is they don't give complementary chips and salsa. One neat thing they did do though was to provide churros at the end of the meal! Overall a good place to visit.

From start to finish Jorge was a fantastic server and knew exactly what to recommend to us! My girl got the Mixto fajitas, and I got the Chipotle steak, both amazing recommendations from him. He made the best guac we've ever had, and took lots of time to give every detail of every order so we knew we were making the right choice. Great music, friendly staff, and overall vibe is authentic but guest focused. 100/10, truly the best Mexican restaurant we've ever been to in the whole country! Thank you again Jorge!

Overall: I went here on a Monday evening while on a work trip. Given the overall positive reviews I had read, I expected some delicious food, even if the place was quiet on a Monday. I don't know what other people were reviewing, but I don't think I got the same experience that they did. The restaurant is actually attached to a mall, which was quite empty. The food was cold and mediocre, which only looked good when compared to the service. I can't imagine I'll go back. Food: 2 Drink: 2 Service: 2 Value: 3 Atmosphere: 2 Food: I ordered the chicken flautas and the 'Mixto' fajitas. The flautas had good flavor but came out completely cold. If they had been fresh and warm it might have been a good dish, but overall it fell flat. The fajitas were also disappointing. They were hardly what I would consider traditional fajitas - several types of meat came out on a bed of sauce and a giant clump of partially melted cheese. It tasted ok, but the sauce and cheese overpowered everything. Plus the three soggy tortillas didn't help much. Drink: Unless you want tequila, everything is pretty limited. They have a couple of Mexican beers on draught and then a few cans. Otherwise, nothing spectacular. Service: I sat at the bar. The bartender serving me was generally distracted with her phone and other workers. She only asked me about my food right as it was being served (hadn't had a chance to even try it yet) and she refilled my water once when the check arrived. I also had to go and source my own place setting and napkins from a nearby table. Not a good experience. Value: I caught the end of happy hour for appetizers, so my flautas were ~30% off. Otherwise, everything here was overpriced given the quality. Atmosphere: I went here on a Monday night, so maybe I should have expected it to be empty. But it was completely dead. Most of the tables had chairs set up for close already. Maybe I should have taken it as a sign.

Was in town for work and met up with my BFF for dinner. The meal was amazing. I arrived at 3:45p on a Friday and was seated immediately. We left around 6p and noticed the restaurant starting to get busy. We started off with chips and a salsa & queso tray. The queso was delish. Nothing too spicy. I ordered the fish. It was a new item on the menu. Delish. The fish had some sauce on it that was divine. I ate the fish, sauce & salad in a perfect bite....**chefs kiss**. It was accompanied by black beans & a side salad. My friend ordered the barria tacos and inhaled them. We finished the meal with tea, coffee & the tres leches dessert. We shared the tres leches. It was smart but honestly, o should have ordered one to go. It was scrumptious! Well worth every calorie!!

Visiting Tampa and decided that I wanted tacos on Taco Tuesday. Besito's great reviews spoke to me so I tried it. I started with the frozen pomegranate margarita and that drink was fantastic. They use a house tequila and the taste was on point. I ordered the Taco Tuesday special that included 3 tacos (must all be the same), a small bowl of rice and beans and a drink (house Margarita or small glass of wine).I ordered the fish tacos. Surprisingly they were bass and so very tasty. I didn't love the tortillas but the fish, slaw and sauce were very flavorful. The restaurant wasn't full but the staff were very attentive and accommodating. I'd recommend and will be back on my next visit.

This is a great spot with a darker ambiance inside! They do have a large bar inside and outside seating as well for the cooler months. Great food. Pleasant and timely service. Drink specials and happy hours are nice as well!

This is my go-to Mexican restaurant if I need tasty food, amazing service and incredible drinks. I love how fresh is everything I have tried, specially the Enchiladas Mixtas, the are 10/10 and my favorite drink: Call me an Uber. The place is super cozy and they always have good music. The bartender Marina was AMAZING, She recommended the best drinks and gave us top-notch service!

Bibi was so great! She was so sweet and gave our 1 1/2 year old complimentary fruit a few minutes after we sat down. They are very kid friendly! Highly recommend! The food is excellent as well!

This used to be one of our favorite local spots, but sadly it's just not what it used to be. The quality of the food has dropped noticeably. Service was poor and inattentive, and the whole place just felt tired. It's really disappointing to see a once-great restaurant lose its charm like this.

We first visited this place just over a year ago, and I had such a great time that we decided to return for Father's Day. There were eight of us, and everyone loved their meals. On our last visit, I had the indestructible nachos, but this time I opted for the Mixta enchilada, which features a mix of steak, chicken, and chorizo meat, topped with a guajillo cream salsa that had a hint of sweetness. This dish is served with a side of rice and black beans. My wife chose the Flautas de Pollo again, and she also got a side of guacamole that was absolutely delicious. My younger son went for the Barria tacos, while my older son picked the Crispy Chicken Burrito. Every dish was flavorful and satisfying. Nobody had any complaints about the food or the service. The restaurant offers ample seating inside and even has an outdoor dining area. The service staff was excellent. We made a reservation for 6 PM and were seated right on time. The waitress came to our table promptly to take our order. The food arrived quickly, and our drinks were always topped off throughout our visit. The ambiance was perfect for a family gathering. Even though the place was busy, it didn't feel overcrowded. There's plenty of parking available since it's located in a mall. I highly recommend this restaurant. If we lived closer, I know we would be here much more often.

The food was good I must say and the staff were prompt. I think the guacamole gets a lot of hype, it's good but I like mine better. We said Spicy and it was still mild. We sat outside to enjoy the nice evening breeze which was nice. I would visit again, however only if I was in the area.

I don't remember the first time I visited Besito, but what I do know is that I can still recommend it as a great place to eat and have some margaritas. Their guacamole made from scratch, the birria or carne asada tacos, the mixed skillet, the birria nachos--those were what I ordered the last time I went, and they impressed me so much. The presentation is phenomenal and catches everyone's attention. I went with my friends, and we sat at the bar. The bartender Marina, makes the best drinks in the world. She's super friendly and attentive to her customers. Btw, she's the one who recommended the birria nachos to me. They're listed under appetizers, but I recommend sharing them or ordering them as an entree if you're a nacho lover like me because WOW, they're huge. I'll keep going to this place. Highly recommended. Great music, located in a mall with plenty of parking, and the best part? Latin music.

This place has to have the best and fastest service I've ever seen. Management is on top of everything there. I think our food was ordered and then delivered within 10 minutes.LOL. My husband and I ordered chicken and steak enchiladas and a crispy chicken burrito. We also had chips and salsa and two different margaritas. The tortilla chips are really delicious and taste like they're made in house. I ordered the skinny margarita with a splash of mango. My husband ordered the besito margarita. We will definitely come back for their happy hour. The ambience is super cute too. You can definitely take a few cute photos with the family or your date.

We celebrated my friend's 50th birthday at Besito Mexican, and it was absolutely wonderful! The atmosphere was warm and festive, the food was delicious, and everything felt so special. Our server Danna was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. She added a personal touch to our celebration that we'll never forget. Thank you, Besito, for a beautiful evening -- we'll definitely be back!

Best Mexican food EVER!!!! also the drinks were amazing! We had non alcoholic margaritas and they were fantastic! Even drove from Miami to Tampa to have them again! Will be back!

Once again, we had an amazing dinner at Besito. The food was excellent and our server, Michell, made the experience even better with her kindness and excellent service.

Excelente experiencia gracias a la super atención de la mesera Greysi, que hizo que nuestra noche fuera especial, desde el servicio, la comida y la atención lo recomiendo 100/100

Really cool spot for happy hour. I went during lunch and it was overly busy. They have a pretty solid menu and that's why I went with the burger. It was juicy. I wish it had a more Mexican flavor profile.

Our server Selena was wonderful and attentive. Very nice and kind. She was kind to my daughter and brought her a ducky toy

From the second we were seated, Jorge didn't just serve us--he orchestrated an experience. Salsa? Perfectly timed. Margaritas? Crafted like art. It was as if he could hear our cravings before we spoke. The man didn't walk--he glided. Napkin refolded before it hit the floor. Guac prepared tableside like a performance on Broadway. He wasn't just attentive--he was telepathic. "How did he know I needed another chip?" "Is that a second margarita on its way"... before I even asked .. Jorge 10/10

Besito is a decent Mexican spot, the service was great, and great mezcal drink which was called call me an uber. I wasn't too crazy about the ceviche so I would skip that but the tacos were delicious. Get the Baja fish tacos and the barbacoa crispy tacos. And they give you complimentary churros at the end of your meal! What I ordered: - Salsa Trio: Our Famous Queso Dip, Pico de Gallo & Tomatillo Green Chili Sauce. Served with Homemade Tortilla Chips and Salsa de Mesa - TRIO CEVICHE: Three Different Types of Ceviche: Shrimp, Fish and Mushrooms. Topped with Fried Plantains. Each one with Their Own Sauce - BARBACOA CRISPY: Slowly Cooked Shredded Beef Barbacoa, Melted Chihuahua Cheese, Pickled Onions and Cilantro with a side of our Oaxaca Ají Verde Sauce. Served in a Homemade Crispy Corn Tortillas (3pc). - BAJA FISH: Tempura Battered Fish or Camarones, House Made Slaw, Queso Fresco, Cilantro. Topped with Chipotle Crema. Served on Flour Tortilla.

I've been here three times now and this place is five stars all the way! It is not your hole in the wall Mexican place. It is super nice, date night or GNO kind of place. The outdoor patio is amazing and the indoor is just as beautiful. The menu is wonderful and the cocktails are fantastic! Because it's such a nice atmosphere it's a bit high dollar, but it is worth every penny. The tableside guac is nice and chunky and the chips come out salty and hot. It's a fantastic place to celebrate any occasion and they make everything so special here.

This is South Tampa's fanciest Mexican restaurant. Even more so than Miguels, Roco's Tacos or Miguelitos. Ambiance is beautiful. Food. All your typical Mexican fares are available. The quality of the meat is top notch. Flavors are great. Sauces are too. My favorite is the queso. They have Taco Tuesday with approximately six different choices. Each comes with three loaded tacos, although they are the small varieties. A good idea is to order a couple different ones and share. I tried the shredded pork with pineapple. 5 stars definitely, especially with queso. For $19.95 on Tuesday you get three tacos and one of the happy hour cocktails. I did the classic Margherita with sugar rim. It was tasty, although very small (with full glass of ice) and light alcohol. Once you are done they bring out complementary mini churros. These were great too. Note: although they have chips and salsa available, they must charge for these because we didn't receive any complementary like at some Mexican establishments. Parking is in a lot that can get busy. Recommend parking in front of the abandon Sears and walking the short distance. There is also a nearby garage if you'd like the shade. Only thing they need focus on is trimming back the overgrown plants in front of the restaurant. When you walk from the north parking lot or mall entrance, it is a jungle encroaching over the sidewalk. Their sign is partly covered and it's unsightly. The good news is this is not indicative of their food or service quality. After three visits this is a good one!

Someone who drove out for a my husband birthday it was the worst experience and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone at all. The menu is way overpriced for no reason. 2. The food was not good my husband did not touch his plate I felt so bad , I told him I would tell them to take it out he said don't worry about it. I told the waitress I just wanted steak and rice and they had a plate that was 31 dollars for steak and other stuff but I didn't eat anything of the plate because it was not good only thing was my steak. 3. The service was bad like we were waiting for hours for our food, our drinks to be refilled and on top of it our bill to leave. And not but least the water messed up my check she charged me for multiple things and I was so upset that I asked her why am I being charged for a birthday cake and 1/3 of guacamole that I didn't ask for. I won't ever be coming back this isn't a real Mexican spot

Last weekend at night, I went to Besito with a friend for the first time, and I really loved it. We sat at the bar, and the service was wonderful. One of the bartenders, named Marina, took care of us incredibly well: she explained the menu, answered all our questions very kindly, and made us some spectacular drinks. I can't wait to go back! Besides the drinks, we ordered guacamole (which they prepare on the spot) and it was delicious. We also tried the beef and chicken fajitas, and everything was divine. The meat was delicious and tender, and the tortillas were fresh and tasty. I will definitely go to this place more often. The atmosphere is incredible, with good music, excellent service, perfect spots for photos, and a great location.

Great stop at Besito. Opted for a quick quesadilla and it was delicious! Fantastic flavor and served with crema, pico, and salsa verde. The chicken flavor was delish! We opted to sit at the bar and had quick friendly service as well. Will definitely be back to try out some adult beverages

Amazing!! Valentina was very attentive and kind. Delicious food!! THANK YOUUU!!!!!!!!!!!

Selena was an AMAZING server! She made our birthday experience fabulous. Thank you for making our birthday extra special. She was respectful, quick on the refills, attentive, and professional. We will visit again when we come back to Tampa!

I've heard so much about Besito in the past, so I decided to give it a try. First impression: gorgeous place. Definitely would not recommend sitting outside with this heat, unfortunately all tables inside were reserved so best to make reservations ahead of time if you are wanting to survive this Florida heat. The place was fun and the music was great. We ordered a couple drinks and were amazed by the guac being made from scratch in front of us. The 'Passion Of Don" with Guava and the 'Mexicolada' were everything! The food was delicious, every single one of the dishes were beautifully presented and tasted incredibly good. The 'Indestructible nachos' were fun to have due to the way it was served and the 'Tijuana bowl' was my favorite one. Shoutout to Andrés for serving us and to Marina for those amazing cocktails, it wouldn't have been the same without them.

Amazing food, we loved the table side guacamole!! We also shared the Barria tacos and they were fantastic! The outdoor patio is beautiful and quaint. The service was excellent too! Highly recommended!!

We had an amazing experience at Besitos Mexican Restaurant! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Our server, John, was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations. The food was absolutely delicious and tasted truly authentic. I had the chicken street tacos, street corn. My husband had the mixta enchilada--all packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. My son ordered the kids quesadillas, and even he couldn't stop raving about how good they were! Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving flavorful, authentic Mexican food paired with top-notch service. We'll definitely be back!

I loved this place. Great happy hour on a weekend too! Food was delicious, wish I could have tried the fajitas

Selena was excellent very attentive and sweet / she checked on our table constantly great service

To Management, I didn't complain about your guacamole or your tacos. I was told that Tampa's Besitos had different owners than Hartford and Boston. Regardless of the ownership the white Sangria used to be amazing and sweet and that's changed, the cake I mentioned used to be light and delicious and now it's heavy and spongy, the enchiladas had a wonderful creamy cilantro sauce that was mouth watering. Besitos stood out amongst other Mexican restaurants before in my mind to the point that I traveled to other states to eat there. Congratulations on your award. Too bad they couldn't taste how good the food used to be and how it is now. It's funny you didn't address the items I really complained about. It doesn't matter by all means be proud of your award.

Besitos is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Tampa. I recently went with a group of friends for their happy hour. I had one classic and one house margarita which were pretty decent. My group also shared chips and salsa, nachos and the salsa trio. It was very good! The service was a little slow but otherwise fine.

Loved this place! The restaurant is so cute in itself and nice decorated. The complimentary chips were house made, thin, crispy and so delicious. Highly recommend the table side guac! The menu is a little more modern than your typical Mexican restaurant but the presentation was very nicely done. Our server was amazing, very attentive and sweet. We will definitely be back!

After dropping our daughter off at the airport we were hungry for Mexican. We went to Benito , the food was very good with a nice atmosphere, However what really stood out was the great service and conversation with Selena our server. She was outstanding! I use to be a VP with Victoria Secret, so I know how great customer service works and great employees. I will go back again just to have her take care of us or me . Michael

Great service and food. Bibi was a fantastic server. The food was on point. Loved the table side guac and salsa.