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Besito Mexican Besito Mexican, the authentic Mexican restaurant venture from highly-acclaimedrestaurateur John Tunney III, recently opened the first of its two MA locations in theBurlington Mall. Translated as “little kiss,” Besito Mexican’s cuisine is prepared carefully andwith great affection for Mexican tradition and served to guests in a vibrant, intimateatmosphere. Prior to opening his first Besito Mexican location in 2006, Tunney traveledextensively throughout Mexico establishing a connection with its people and cuisine. Tunneyknew then that he was embarking on something special: a chance to celebrate not justMexican food but the Mexican culture.

With a focus on fresh, authentic and house made ingredients, Besito Mexican offers adiverse menu that showcases an intimate knowledge of traditional cuisine. The menu wasdeveloped by Executive Chef Carlos Arellano, whose culinary journey began at the age of12 while working at his family’s Mexico City cevicheria, and Executive Chef Scott Wojcik,who helms the original store in New York. The kitchen brings to life Mexican classics that aresure to satisfy the taste buds of connoisseurs and selective eaters, alike.

I recently had the opportunity to try the newly opened Burlington location, and had afantastic meal. The space felt upscale, yet warm and inviting.

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The drink menu includes 75 tequilas alongside a well-rounded selection of cervezas,sangria and creative cocktails. The tequila menu includes a wide range of tequilas from theunaged Blancos, to the more refined Reposados all the way to Anejos and Extra Anejoswhich can be aged over five years. Several flights of three Tequilas (all different styles) werealso available. In addition to the extensive tequila collection, the restaurant also offers smokyMezcals, traditional Mexican beers, such as Corona and Nedro Modelo, as well as aselection of their favorite red, white and sparkling wines from the United States, Spain andSouth America. I went with the Partida Natural Margarita with agave nectar and quiteenjoyed it.

The bf and I started with some apps to share including tableside guacamole andtaquitos de camarones: soft tacos with crispy shrimp, chipotle cream salsa, pico de gallo,

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queso fresco, and cilantro. Both were delicious, and I appreciated the guacamolepreparation with plenty of fresh tomato and red onion and not too much lime juice. The warmchips and fresh salsa were also delicious.

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I ordered one of my usual favorites, tacos al pastor as my entree. The pork wasdelicious, charred on the outside but still tender and flavorful. This was a huge portion, butsomehow I managed to eat every bite.

I stole a few bites of the bf's carnitas with black bean jalepeno salsa, salsa molcajete,bacon, queso fresco, onions, and cilantro. I enjoyed this dish even though I'm not usuallycrazy about mole.

Although our entrees came with unlimited rice and beans we had to try the tamale deelote (corn tamale) and elotes de la calle (grilled corn topped lime, chile, and cheese). Icouldn't pick a favorite and would order both of these again.

We were too full for dessert, but when our server brought over two churros to go weimmediately dived into and finished them at the table.

At the end of each meal they also give you a tiny doll to place under your pillow tomake all of your bad dreams go away.

Posted by Kerrie Urban at 4:05 PM

I loved my meal at Besito and definitely plan to go back - next time I'll take the adviceof a fellow blogger and order dessert first!

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Diane Baker February 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM

This fine Mexican restaurant is aptly named, as the food they serve looks as delightfulas sweet kisses. There’s just a lot of reason to go back again and again to thiswonderful place! I hope each of your visits were as pleasant as your first one. Cheers!

Diane Baker @ Alejandra’s Restaurant

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