If you love the spicy flare of Mexican fare, or if you are simply drawn to the festive emotion that a margarita never fails to evoke, mark you calendars. May presents the perfect opportunity to savor these indulgences, and the village of Huntington offers the perfect venue.
Throughout the United States and in some regions of Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is honored to celebrate the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over the French occupied territory at the Battle of Puebla. For an authentic taste of Mexico in an atmosphere that is at once festive and upscale, join the Cinco de Mayo fiesta at Besito.
When restaurateur John Tunney III embarked on a journey to Mexico, his goal was to gain an understanding of its cuisine, its people and their customs. After years of this cultural fieldwork study, Tunney strove to bring the flavors home to offer on Long Island’s tables. Besito Mexican Kitchen and Agave Lounge opened in the village of Huntington in 2006, the first of two other locations that followed. The second location opened during the following year in Roslyn, and if you find yourself traveling through Connecticut, you can satiate your Mexican food craving at Besito’s third location, opened in West Hartford in 2009.
The place is always hopping, but if you are faced with a wait for a table, you can also be faced with a choice of over 50 varieties of tequila as you make your margarita selection. The bar prepares a delectable array of fruity cocktails and margaritas to sip as you slip into the festive mood. The wait for a table is so much more enjoyable with a drink in hand. The dining room is tastefully decorated in elegant hues that are kissed with warm light from sconces, and cozy outdoor dining is also available during the warmer months.
Once you are seated, the tableside guacamole is Besito’s most popular starter item on the menu. The avocados are opened and slipped from their peels and combined with other fresh ingredients in front of your eyes, and the resulting guacamole is served in a stone bowl called a molcajete. As you peruse the menu of appetizers and entrees, it becomes evident that Besito, rated excellent by the New York Times and voted Best Mexican Restaurant in the New York/Tri-State Area by Open Table, takes pride in bringing the spirit of authentic Mexican flavors to every dish. If you love spicy food, there are plenty of options on the menu to get your palate searing. From skirt steaks with salsa verde and rice with chorizo to shrimp served in chili garlic salsa with a side of mashed boniato to mahi mahi seared with a blue corn and crab crust and served with pumpkin seed pipian and corn atole, the kitchen philosophy is to utilize as many organic and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. If you just feel like having a taco, there are several unique and phenomenal filling combinations just waiting to be enjoyed.
At the close of your meal, your server presents your table with complimentary cinnamon churros, Mexican donut strips that practically melt in your mouth. Each diner also receives a tiny rendition of a doll. According to custom, whisper your troubles and worries to the doll, place the doll underneath your pillow, and your worries will fade away with the night by morning.
The Spanish word “besito” translates to “little kiss” in English. When many of us think of a kiss, we think of adoration and passion. Tulley’s passion for Mexico and for providing an authentic, fun and sophisticated dining experience is infused in every detail of his restaurant. Besito will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo from May 3 through May 5. Come celebrate the culture and the epicurean delights of sunny Mexico. Be sure to make your reservation early, and be prepared for what has been hailed as the premier Mexican restaurant on Long Island.
Besito is located at 402 New York Avenue in the village of Huntington. For directions and to make reservations, visit www.besitomexican.com
Throughout the United States and in some regions of Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is honored to celebrate the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over the French occupied territory at the Battle of Puebla. For an authentic taste of Mexico in an atmosphere that is at once festive and upscale, join the Cinco de Mayo fiesta at Besito.
When restaurateur John Tunney III embarked on a journey to Mexico, his goal was to gain an understanding of its cuisine, its people and their customs. After years of this cultural fieldwork study, Tunney strove to bring the flavors home to offer on Long Island’s tables. Besito Mexican Kitchen and Agave Lounge opened in the village of Huntington in 2006, the first of two other locations that followed. The second location opened during the following year in Roslyn, and if you find yourself traveling through Connecticut, you can satiate your Mexican food craving at Besito’s third location, opened in West Hartford in 2009.
The place is always hopping, but if you are faced with a wait for a table, you can also be faced with a choice of over 50 varieties of tequila as you make your margarita selection. The bar prepares a delectable array of fruity cocktails and margaritas to sip as you slip into the festive mood. The wait for a table is so much more enjoyable with a drink in hand. The dining room is tastefully decorated in elegant hues that are kissed with warm light from sconces, and cozy outdoor dining is also available during the warmer months.
Once you are seated, the tableside guacamole is Besito’s most popular starter item on the menu. The avocados are opened and slipped from their peels and combined with other fresh ingredients in front of your eyes, and the resulting guacamole is served in a stone bowl called a molcajete. As you peruse the menu of appetizers and entrees, it becomes evident that Besito, rated excellent by the New York Times and voted Best Mexican Restaurant in the New York/Tri-State Area by Open Table, takes pride in bringing the spirit of authentic Mexican flavors to every dish. If you love spicy food, there are plenty of options on the menu to get your palate searing. From skirt steaks with salsa verde and rice with chorizo to shrimp served in chili garlic salsa with a side of mashed boniato to mahi mahi seared with a blue corn and crab crust and served with pumpkin seed pipian and corn atole, the kitchen philosophy is to utilize as many organic and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. If you just feel like having a taco, there are several unique and phenomenal filling combinations just waiting to be enjoyed.
At the close of your meal, your server presents your table with complimentary cinnamon churros, Mexican donut strips that practically melt in your mouth. Each diner also receives a tiny rendition of a doll. According to custom, whisper your troubles and worries to the doll, place the doll underneath your pillow, and your worries will fade away with the night by morning.
The Spanish word “besito” translates to “little kiss” in English. When many of us think of a kiss, we think of adoration and passion. Tulley’s passion for Mexico and for providing an authentic, fun and sophisticated dining experience is infused in every detail of his restaurant. Besito will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo from May 3 through May 5. Come celebrate the culture and the epicurean delights of sunny Mexico. Be sure to make your reservation early, and be prepared for what has been hailed as the premier Mexican restaurant on Long Island.
Besito is located at 402 New York Avenue in the village of Huntington. For directions and to make reservations, visit www.besitomexican.com