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Besito Mexican - Tampa, Tampa, FL
Besito Mexican - Tampa, Tampa, FL
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Besito Mexican - Tampa, Tampa, FL
Besito Mexican - Tampa, Tampa, FL

Besito Mexican - Tampa

4.5 (2331)
$30 and under
Mexican
205 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Besito, 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 its dramatic eucalyptus-beamed ceiling that embraces all the flavors and festivity of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy fresh, table-side guacamole and over 125 tequilas all straight from Mexico. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Vegetarian / Vegan, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hector Valencia
  • Catering
    Mexican food are waiting for you and your events!! <br />contact us:<br />catering@besitotampa.com
  • Private party facilities
    Three beautiful private rooms available for you!! Come and enjoy a unique Mexican Experience. Contact us !!catering@besitotampa.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    Westshore & Kennedy
  • Parking details
    Located at the Westshore Plaza ample parking is available inclusive of Curbside Valet parking.You can also park at the Garage in front of the restaurant .
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Latin Band Night!

    Multiple dates available
    Latin Band Night!

What 2,331 people are saying

Besito Mexican - Tampa 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Besito Mexican - Tampa offers an inviting atmosphere with "great guac" and "super good bean and cheese burritos." The service is often praised, especially servers like Lilly and Juan, who enhance the dining experience. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the ambiance and friendly staff make it a "highly recommended" spot for Mexican cuisine.
2,331 Reviews
  1. Derek

    Tampa7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was a little slow getting to us as he had four other tables he was taking care of, but the food was very good!! The queso and chips were very good and my wife had the steak bowl and I had the mixta enchiladas; both were fantastic! I also had a mixed drink and the bartender did an excellent job! Great experience, and the food is more authentic Mexican, not Tex/Mex. We’ll go again soon!!

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  2. Dan VIP

    Tampa72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great high end Mexican food. Highly recommend. A+++++

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  3. Inti

    Tampa1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had high hopes for Besitos given how nice the restaurant looks and the friendly service, but unfortunately the food was a big disappointment. The chicken was dry, the ribs were burned, and the meat quality overall was poor. Everything lacked flavor—it was just tasteless. I don’t even want to go into more detail. It’s a shame, because the ambiance and staff deserve better food to match.

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  4. Hendrik

    Tampa2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Except for the table side made guacamole. Everything else is so-so and mediocre.

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  5. Morgan

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their food was fantastic, we got the barbacoa nachos and the pollo tinga tacos with a side of the eloté. The food came out in 10 minutes and the drinks were tasty. Ambience was happy and very upbeat. They are getting ready for cinco de mayo! Would recommend to any one looking for great Mexican food! 5/5 ⭐️

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  6. Andrea

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and the service was wonderful!

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  7. Johany

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy deliciosa la comida y el servicio a la mesa excelente..las personas que te reciben son muy amables ..les recomiendo este lugar para disfrutar algo diferente de comida mexicana…

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  8. Barbara

    Nevada21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restruant decor. Food was ok. My enchiladas sause was very tomato taste. Service was very slow. Plenty of workers just not working. End of meal they brought a small plate of bite size charros which was a nice touch and very delicious.

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  9. Hannah

    Jacksonville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely experience! I took my mom who was visiting. She absolutely loved it as did I. My only complaint is that the queso in the salsa trio was pretty lukewarm but, everything else was fantastic!

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  10. Andrea

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an AMAZING server, Ana. The table-side guacamole did not have a lot of taste. The salsa was delicious. The birria tacos were so greasy I could not finish them and resulted in an upset stomach. The perfecto mule was terrible. The ambiance was great, music playing, but still able to hear people at the table. The restaurant itself was a great vibe!

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FAQs

Besito Mexican - Tampa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 287-4800.

Besito Mexican - Tampa is rated 4.5 stars by 2331 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Besito Mexican - Tampa

205 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Westshore & Kennedy
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Vegetarian / Vegan, Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Located at the Westshore Plaza ample parking is available inclusive of Curbside Valet parking.You can also park at the Garage in front of the restaurant .
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hector Valencia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Mexican food are waiting for you and your events!! <br />contact us:<br />catering@besitotampa.com
  • Private party facilities
    Three beautiful private rooms available for you!! Come and enjoy a unique Mexican Experience. Contact us !!catering@besitotampa.com
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