Besito Mexican - Tampa

Platos Principales

All served with frijoles negros and house rice for the table

Ensaladas

• Mexicana (Mexican Chopped Salad)US$ 17,95

  Mixed greens, roasted corn, black beans, crispy boniato, tomatoes, and queso fresco topped with grilled chicken served with a side of chipotle cream dressing

• Ensalada de CasaUS$ 6,95

  Baby field greens, mango, tomato, pickled red onion, jicama, and a citrus vinaigrette

Enchiladas

Meat or Vegetable filled tortillas topped with a rich flavorful salsa, meant to be eaten with rice and beans. Dos (2) enchiladas, Single Enchilada / $9.99

• SuizasUS$ 17,95

  Shredded chicken wrapped in corn tortillas baked in a tomatillo cream salsa, topped with queso chihuahua, diced onions and cilantro

• CarnitasUS$ 18,95

  Carnitas wrapped in corn tortillas and baked in a black bean/jalapeno salsa, topped with salsa molcajete, crispy bacon, queso fresco, onions, and cilantro

• RancheraUS$ 17,95

  Shredded chicken wrapped in corn tortillas baked in a ranchera salsa, topped with queso Chihuahua, diced onion, and cilantro

• Mole PoblanoUS$ 17,95

  Shredded chicken wrapped in corn tortillas baked in a mole poblano salsa, topped with queso fresco, diced onion, and cilantro

• CarneUS$ 18,95

  Adobo marinated steak, spiced tomatoes, wrapped in corn tortillas, baked in chipotle cream sauce, topped with queso chihuahua, pickled red onions and cilantro

• MixtasUS$ 18,95

  Skirt steak, grilled chicken, and chorizo wrapped in corn tortillas baked in a guajillo cream salsa, topped with sweet plantains, diced onions, cilantro, and a crema drizzle

Iron Skillet Tacos

Sizzling skillet filled with meat and cheese, toppings and tortillas on the side for you to create your own tacos. All skillets served with a side of Salsa Verde Cruda, Chili de Arbol Salsa, Cabbage Mix and warm Corn Tortillas

• PolloUS$ 18,95

  Adobo marinated grilled chicken breast and melted queso chihuahua served in a sizzling skillet topped with fresh pico de gallo

• Carne Asada*US$ 20,95

  Grilled NY strip and melted queso chihuahua served in a sizzling skillet topped with fresh pico de gallo

• PescadoUS$ 22,95

  Blackened pescado on a bed of spinach, mushrooms, and salsa verde served in a sizzling skillet, topped with pico de gallo, queso fresco, cilantro, and avocado

• CarnitasUS$ 16,95

  Marinated pork and melted queso chihuahua in a sizzling skillet topped with pineapple pico de gallo

• MixtosUS$ 20,95

  Grilled chicken, steak and chorizo on a bed of chipotle cream salsa, melted queso chihuahua topped with rajas, nopales, queso fresco and cilantro

Tierra

Loosely translated to "land" or "earth". All of our meat is choice cut and trimmed in house by our chefs

• Filete de Res al Chipotle*US$ 29,95

  Dos (2) 4 oz. filet mignon marinated in modela negra, chipotle quemado salsa, queso Chihuahua, nopales, plantains, queso fresco and cilantro

• Churrasco BurgerUS$ 12,95

  Blend of churrasco, skirt steak and jalapeno, topped with poblano mayonnaise, avocado, pickled onions, lettuce, tomato and bacon, served with a side ensalada with citrus vinaigrette

• BistecUS$ 29,95

  10 oz NY strip or 8oz filet mignon, salsa verde, guacamole, grilled wild camarones, queso fresco, and cilantro

Del Mar

From the Sea" All of our seafood is wild caught, inspected and trimmed by our chefs

• Pescado VeracruzanaUS$ 0,00

  Today's selection of fish in a light veracruz salsa, tomatoes, olives, capers, sweet peppers, and cilantro

  • MKTUS$ 0,00

• Arrachera con CamaronesUS$ 19,95

  NY strip and wild caught camarones sautéed with ranchera salsa and sweet plantains, topped with queso fresco and cilantro

Acompañantes

Sides / $4.95

• Elotes de la Calle

  Roasted mexican street corn topped with chipotle molido and queso fresco, served with a lime wedge

• Tamale de Elote

  Fresh corn tamale topped with a chipotle chile cream, diced onion, cilantro, and queso fresco

• Espinaca al Ajo

  Baby spinach sautéed with garlic and jalapeno

• Platanos con Crema

  Fried sweet plantains topped with a crema drizzle and queso fresco

Quesadillas

• PolloUS$ 11,95

  Chicken, queso Chihuahua, and rajas grilled in a flour tortilla served with a side of pico de gallo, crema, and salsa verde

• Carne Asada*US$ 11,95

  Marinated NY strip, queso Chihuahua, and espinaca grilled in a flour tortilla served with a side of pico de gallo, salsa verde, and crema

• CamaronesUS$ 13,95

  Wild blackened shrimp, caramelized pineapple, and queso Chihuahua grilled in a flour tortilla topped with shredded jicama, cilantro, and chipotle crema drizzle

From Our Garden

A fantastic selection of vegetarian / vegan options

• Quesadilla CalabazaUS$ 9,94

  Squash blossoms, onions, mushrooms, poblano peppers, and queso Chihuahua grilled in a flour tortilla, served with a side of salsa verde, pico de gallo, and crema

• Quesadilla QuesoUS$ 8,94

  Queso Chihuahua grilled in a flour tortilla, served with a side of salsa verde, pico de gallo, and crema

• Quesadilla VegetalesUS$ 9,94

  Spinach, mushrooms, rajas, and queso Chihuahua grilled in a flour tortilla, served with a side of salsa verde, pico de gallo, and crema

• Budin VegetalesUS$ 17,95

  Nopales salad, spinach and elotes layered between two corn tortillas on a bed of salsa verde and topped with melted queso chihuahua

• Enchilada VegetalesUS$ 17,95

  Jalapeno, onions, spinach, mushrooms, and roasted corn wrapped in corn tortillas and baked in salsa verde, topped with goat cheese, diced onions, and cilantro

• Enchilada QuesoUS$ 17,95

  Melted queso chihuahua wrapped in corn tortillas and baked in salsa ranchera, topped with queso Chihuahua, diced onions, and cilantro

• Iron Skillet VegetalesUS$ 17,95

  Baby spinach, mushrooms, roasted corn and salsa verde, served in a sizzling skillet and topped with fresh avocado and goat cheese

Refreshing Drinks

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

• Besito Passion Fruit Iced TeaUS$ 3,00

  Unsweet passion fruit iced tea served with a side of agave nectar

• Besito LemonadaUS$ 3,00

  Fresh squeezed lemons, water, and simple syrup

• Arnold PalmerUS$ 3,00

  50 / 50 lemonada and unsweetened passion fruit iced tea

• JuicesUS$ 3,00

  Pineapple, Grapefruit, Mango, Pomegranate-Tangerine, OJ

• Jarritos Mexican SodaUS$ 3,00

  Grapefruit, Strawberry, Lime, and Mandarin

Guacamole

En Molcajete served with warm Tortilla Chips and Salsa de Mesa / $10.95; Half Order / $7; Add Jicama Sticks / $1.95

Aperitivos

Bocadillos

• Queso FundidoUS$ 7,95

  Sizzling skillet with sauteed rajas topped with baked queso chihuahua and topped with diced onion and cilantro

• Ceviche del DiaUS$ 0,00

  Ceviche made daily and served with warm tortilla and plantain chips

  • MKTUS$ 0,00

• Flautas de PolloUS$ 8,94

  Dos (2) crispy rolled tacos filled with shredded chicken tinga, served with salsa verde and salsa guajillo, topped with shredded cabbage, onion, crema, queso fresco and cilantro

• Tamale de Elote y CamaronesUS$ 10,95

  Shrimp a la plancha, fresh corn tamale, chipotle cream, onions, cilantro, and queso fresco

• TostadasUS$ 7,95

  Crispy tortilla chips baked with queso chihuahua, black beans, pico de gallo and crema

• Chipotle Glazed Danish RibsUS$ 14,95

  1 lb slow roasted ribs, grilled and finished with a chipotle glaze. Served with a side of house made slaw

Street Tacos

Tres (3) Warm Corn Tortillas - Sub for Lettuce Wraps / $1

• CamaronesUS$ 12,95

  Crispy shrimp tacos on a bed of shredded cabbage topped with pico de gallo, chipotle cream salsa, and queso fresco

• Baja Fish TacosUS$ 11,95

  Tempura battered mahi, house made slaw, queso fresco, topped with chipotle crema. Served on flour tortillas

• CarnitasUS$ 10,95

  Marinated pork on a bed of shredded cabbage topped with black bean salsa, pickled red onions, and queso fresco

• Queso AsadaUS$ 11,95

  Seared queso fresco on a bed of shredded cabbage, topped with roasted mushrooms, poblano chiles and pumpkin seed and jalapeno salsa

• New York Strip Tacos*US$ 14,95

  Seared NY Strip on a bed of shredded cabbage with roasted mushrooms, poblano chiles, and chipotle cream

• Roasted PolloUS$ 11,95

  Roasted chicken, house made slaw, queso Chihuahua, cilantro and crema

Cócteles de la Casa

A selection of traditional and staff created cocktails

• Besito Tequila MojitoUS$ 10,00

  Mi campo reposado, fresh mint, club soda, sugar cane

• Sangria de BesitoUS$ 9,00

  A Mexican specialty! A blend of red or white wine, peach liqueur, fresh fruit and juices

  • GlassUS$ 9,00
  • PitcherUS$ 28,00

• Michelada de BesitoUS$ 7,00

  Classic Mexican coctele served with your choice of bottled beer. A blend of fresh squeezed lime, sangrita and a salted rim

• El Cabrito (Mule)US$ 12,00

  Cabrito blanco tequila, muddled orange, fresh squeezed lime, simple syrup, grand marnier, ginger beer, candied ginger slices

• Pasion CalienteUS$ 10,00

  Dulce Vida blanco tequila, orange liqueur, spicy passion fruit puree, fresh squeezed lime

• Smoky GuavaUS$ 10,00

  Xicaru Mezcal tequila, agave nectar, guava juice, fresh squeezed lime

Margaritas de la Casa

• Besito PatronUS$ 10,00

  Patron reposado tequila, orange liqueur, pomegranate-tangerine juice, fresh squeezed lime

  • GlassUS$ 10,00
  • PitcherUS$ 55,00

• La CasaUS$ 9,00

  Blue agave blanco tequila, pomegranate-tangerine juice, triple sec, fresh squeezed lime. House frozen

• Partida NaturalUS$ 10,00

  Partida blanco tequila, agave nectar, fresh squeezed lime

• ClassicUS$ 8,00

  Blue agave blanco tequila, triple sec, sour, fresh squeezed lime

  • GlassUS$ 8,00
  • PitcherUS$ 45,00

• MangoUS$ 10,00

  Herradura blanco tequila, triple sec, mango, fresh squeezed lime

• CocolomaUS$ 10,00

  1800 Coconut tequila, orange liqueur, agave nectar, fresh squeezed lime, topped with grapefruit jarritos

• JamaicaUS$ 10,00

  Corralejo tequila, orange liqueur, hibiscus syrup, fresh squeezed lime

• TamarindoUS$ 10,00

  Milagro blanco tequila, orange liqueur, tamarind puree, fresh squeezed lime, chipotle salted rim

• MarketUS$ 10,00

  Corazon reposado tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, cilantro, jalapeno, pineapple juice, fresh squeezed lime

Tequila

Ask your server about our extensive Tequila list!

• Tequila

  Made from the fermented distilled sap of the piña, or the "heart" of the blue agave pant. Enjoy them slowly and respectfully. Add $1 for margarita. Homemade Sangrita, a classic Mexican tequila chaser, served with every selection