We were greeted by a very bubbly hostess, who promptly seated us. We opted for the bar because of…read moreall the movement there but in front the open kitchen might have been equally exciting. There are quiet tables in the front and back if you are looking for less movement. With all the action at the bar it was quiet enough that we could talk at a minimum volume and hear each other. The bartender made us a great old fashioned and we shared some cool storied. We ordered and were served promptly. The shrimp tacos and rice and beans were very good. Overall it was a great low noise date spot. The decor was cool, romantic lighting, nice atmosphere, bathrooms clean. Non-dairy and non-meat options on the menu. This is a great spot.

Went out for drinks and food. Glad I chose Verde, it didn't disappoint. I had the passion fruit…read moremargarita, we ordered a small guac to share and yuca frita. For the entree, I did the ceviche and my friend did the pollo frito tacos. Everything was scrumptious!

We love Ruta! It's actually a regular place that we go to when I come out here to do dinner with…read morethe fam. This time my sisters dragged me out for girls night with some of our other mom friends. Friday nights are fun because they have a mariachi band. They sang happy birthday to me and it was fabulous! I don't drink anymore so I had a virgin mojito and it was sooooo yummy. The girls indulged in the margarita tree. We all had our own version of the mixed tacos. For me it was al pastor, carne asada and the shrimp and each was as tasty as the. Next! Ohhhhhh and the elote corn is something to definitely not sleep on. Thanks, Ruta, for a fun night!

Base my reviews off what you pay:…read more *Place was pretty empty. Went at 7PM on a Thursday. Price - $80 (1 appetizer, 2 entrees, tip) Food - 4/5 - good taste for price. Service - 3/5 - fine and on par. Ambiance - 3/5 - nice outside but nothing crazy. Overall - 3/5 - good spot for food. Ordered the guac and Shrimp Tacos and they both were good. The tacos were pretty killer, would come back for those alone. Service was fine, nothing to note. Outside of the restaurant is nice, bright colors and nice but inside is whatever. Good spot for food, hit the spot, would return. Best Dish - Camarones Tacos Would Return - Definitely

Any burrito is spectacular. I've tried many of the burritos here so i would recommend them all…read more The ambience gives surfer vibes. I love coming here after a beach day. The only downfall is how busy this place can get. You may have to wait for your food for quite some time.

A colleague recommended this place for fish tacos. Got the fish tacos, shrimp taco, spicy shrimp…read morecorn chowder soup and shared a land and sea burrito. Love the surfing and beachy theme decor. Service was very friendly. The lines can get long and seating can be hard to get during busy dinner hour. We managed to get a table and enjoyed our food there. Fish tacos were delicious and was piping hot. The land and sea burrito was huge but perfect for sharing. I agree with a few of the reviews that mentioned the steak was a little chewy and hard but overall still tasty. The shrimp taco was great, loved the mango and pineapple on it. Hubby enjoyed the soup because it was nice and light, and not heavy at all plus it came with a side of chips. Would definitely return to try other dishes.

Had a great experience at Besito in West Islip. The place is beautiful and the food is…read moredelicious--my favorite is the guacamole. I was expecting it to be prepared tableside like at the Huntington location, but I understand the space here is a bit smaller. Service is good though. The salmon was especially excellent, and overall everything was flavorful. Will definitely be coming back!

Besito is a Mexican restaurant with an intimate space and really good tacos. If you like Mexican…read morefood and want a more upscale experience I would suggest it. The restaurant is on the smaller side so if you come here with a big party it would be ideal for you make a reservation to secure seating. While I was here I had the guacamole, which was fresh, the carne asada street tacos which I really liked, and the café mexicano which is a really good mid-day treat as it's giving you coffee but with a twist. The service here was a little slow and considering there was no one in the restaurant when I visited it was surprising. As far as a more local Mexican restaurant, I would suggest Besito if you're looking to have the experience along with your meal

Phenomenal Mexican food at Ruta Oaxaca... the Woodbury location. Pretty much my favorite Mexican…read morefood restaurant... too bad we live almost 3,000 miles away. Yeah, you read that correctly... not a typo. We were visiting my daughter and her family while on Long Island, but we had to fend for ourselves one evening while they had other plans. We were in the mood for Mexican food, so Yelp to the rescue... and this place popped up. Well, it lived up to all the hype, I'm happy to say. The restaurant is really small... the only negative... and it can get kind of loud, so okay, two negatives, but the food more than made up for it. We had a really good waiter, who was very helpful in helping us place our order. We ordered guacamole, and they made it to our specifications, minus the hot peppers and cilantro. It was FABULOUS and just like I like it.... as good as Besito, by the way !!! I love that place, too. However, what really won me over was this salmon dish in red mole sauce, which I had never had before. It was AMAAAAAAZING. My husband and I SPLIT an order of their Salmon Con Tropical Mole, which was pan-roasted filet of salmon, mole manchamanteles, sweet plantains, papaya pico de gallo. We got some extra plantains and some street corn, and with the gargantuan size of salmon, it was more than enough for the both of us... plus we definitely filled up on chips and salsa (and guac for me). Everything was superb, and I want to say that the salmon was some of the best I've ever had. It was flaky, flavorful and succulent with a very light but appreciated outer crunch. It was soooooooooooo good. So we came away from this place, raving to everyone and anyone who would listen. We talked my daughter and son-in-law into ordering takeout from here as they were worried it was just too small to deal with a bunch of us going, esp. with their young children. Anyway, I'm disappointed to say that their takeout was an entirely different situation. We ordered the "same" salmon dish, and it was like HALF the size. It was the size for one... not that two could split. (If you look at my photo of it, you'll see how large it was... now cut it in half... that's what we got on takeout.) I let my husband have it cuz I was too angry. It had the mole sauce, but I didn't care once I saw it.... plus the salmon itself looked different... it didn't have that nice crunchy shell from pan roasting it. Just so disappointing. The guacamole was still as good as I remember, as was their salsa... but the portion size and quality of preparation... at least with the salmon... was an abomination. I can't speak to what my daughter and son-in-law ordered for entrees because we didn't try it in the restaurant, so we have no point of reference. I feel bad because I raved and raved about their food, and this takeout experience sucked. There should be NO difference. I guess my takeaway would be to recommend that you dine-in there. I'm awarding all FIVE stars for DINE-IN ONLY... and nothing to do with their takeout process. Brave the crowds because they will be there, make a reservation which will help, and eat THERE. I just don't trust the takeout experience with them.

Ate here for the first time. The food was pretty good. I ordered a mix of tacos. My least favorite…read morewas the carne asado and the best one was the chicken. The shrimp one was "meh". My date had the verde entree and it was really good. She enjoyed it. The chips and salsa on the table were delicious and the they are clearly homemade. Ambiance is "ok". It's showing its age a bit on the flooring and the molding. The service is why I'm deducting point and I'd give them 3.5 stars if I could. We sat a bit and waited to have our orders taken and sat a bit longer for the check. They were nice, polite, friendly but a little quicker service would have been appreciated. Would I go back? Sure. I'll try something else.

I have nothing bad to say about Ixchel. Phenomenal drinks, food, and vibes. We sat in the back…read moreterrace area under the lights and with a saxophonist playing right next to us. The staff were great and very attentive. 10/10 recommend to go for a date night or with friends!:)

I had the opportunity to attend a private event here on 7/14/26, and it was such a great…read moreexperience! We were seated on their beautiful outdoor patio, which made for the perfect evening. Before we ate, we learned a little about the restaurant, the inspiration behind the menu, and the flavors in each dish. Fun fact: Ixchel is the Mayan Goddess, which adds even more meaning to the restaurant's name. Now, let's talk about the food! We enjoyed a tasting of several dishes, including tableside guacamole with chips and salsa, tortilla soup, handmade corn tortillas topped with different proteins, pibil (slow-roasted pork), a ceviche-style dish with shrimp and scallops, chicken mole, and sautéed shrimp with sweet potato. Every dish had its own unique flavor, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. My favorite of the night was definitely the handmade corn tortillas with the different proteins; they were so yummy! Of course, there was dessert! For dessert we had coconut flan and lemon cake, and both were the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Even though our dinner was outside, I did get a look inside the restaurant, and the interior is just as beautiful as the patio. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

I just ate here and I loved the french onion burger so much I had to write about it…read more For an appetizer I ordered their small order (8 pc) Sticky Wings bone in of course, swapped the wasabi cream for blue cheese. These were good, crisp, hot, and the general tsos sauce it's coated in is bright, sweet, and tangy. Onto the main event. The french onion burger which includes a double stack smash patty blend of brisket, chuck, and shortrib, topped with caramelized onions, provolone, garlic aioli on brioche with a side of au jus. I tempered my expectations but this burger just blew me away. The beef blend itself is incredible and makes for a juicy and ultra beefy bite. The garlic aioli wasn't overpowering and the caramelized onions added that nice bit of sweetness. Dipping it in the au jus just took it to another level. I was truly in bliss eating this. The fries crazy enough were strikingly close to the ones offered at the golden arches, which I'm fond of. My only knock is that they were a bit well done so while they were very crispy, they were also a bit hollow inside. Our waitress was lovely on this night, shoutout Taylor R. She took the time to offer food suggestions for my friend and he ended up loving it. She also did the REALLY cool thing where she noticed my drink was empty and brought me a refill before I needed to ask. Will be returning for this burger.

This place is a real gem! Solid service, solid food and great mixed drinks. Sign me up! The vibe…read moreinside is so cool too, perfect for a date night or for hanging out with friends. We shared mozz sticks (can you ever go wrong with warm, gooey cheese?! I don't think so!) which were tasty. I really loved my falafel sandwich and I was so happy to have this as a veg choice instead of a beyond burger so THANK YOU GOODY for having an amazing and non boring options for us veggie folk! Honestly this place is too good to not shout it from the rooftops. The prices are also super reasonable. Goody goody gumdrops, I'll be back soon.