Benito's Hat - Oxford Westgate in Oxford

Meat on the menu appeared to be labelled as “Halal”, therefore we left without purchasing food here as we do not wish to consume religiously slaughtered meat.

1st time in Oxford...was craving Mexican food 🥑 & Viola we ended up here ...We were greeted pleasantly by Patrick....so kind and patient...he made sure my mother's needs were met 1st and with utmost consideration. We were further encouraged to have a feast ...3 Burritos 🌯 ...made w/A load of TLC, plus quesadilla, and a collasolle Nachos...we were Rock 'N Rolling...the staff work together so well ...Martha was a big help too. Again, a wonderful experience and the Food simply Delllllicious ... Huge Gratitude 🙏 ... beyond Thank You!!! All the Very Best & hopefully we'll be returning to Oxford for such a delightful experience. 😌✨🫶✌️

My first time trying Benito's Mexican restaurant, I got a naked burrito, and it was good, but the beef was not as tender as I expected. I like the roast cauliflower and various vegetables on the menu. I recommend exploring Benito's on your way.

Nice place friendly stuff , food was so so don't know maybe not my taste. In overall was ok .

We ordered burritos and bowls. The meat was tender, flavourful and delicious. The ability to add add-ins before they give it to you was great. It's almost served in a buffet style (like subway or Chipotle in the US) where you can add things as you go. They pile the food up high and it's very filling. The salsa was flavourful and spicy and didn't taste like ketchup, lol. I could easily order from here every day if time and budget allowed. They have a lot of options all very customisable and we enjoyed it very much!

Great service and the best burrito I’ve eaten.

Food was amazing, Service was fast. This worker called Isaiah, best service provided and was really nice.

£14 for a bowl with just 120 grams of food. Even a child would be hungry after eating at this overpriced chain

The world's most delicious burrito bowl. The customer service was also very polite.

Always so great to be served by the smiley faces in the shop, staff are very friendly and food is delicious! (I come here 3 times a week)

I love me a good Burrito! they do fill it well, maybe next time i might go some a spicy one, due to the medium style it was a little bland, but not bad! the people was friendly and well spoke about what i can have in my Burrito! Would come again!

Waited for ten minutes at the bar, one person behind didn’t even acknowledge me, I had to then ask if there open or not. Young lady says yes and I ask for a beer and a soft drink both warm and was told they have just restocked and this was 6pm on Monday, Did not buy anything just had to walk out.

Service was friendly, though the food itself is very bland. The 'Proteina Bowl' was lacking flavour despite the addition of their so-called spicy/hot sauce. The protein options (pork, beef, and chicken) are underwhelming and similarly lacking in spices and flavour.

Should have guessed it wasn’t great because how quite it was. Food was bland and flavourless, I’ve had better nachos at a weatherspoons. Nachos were microwaved and the cheese turned into one congealed lump. Pico didn’t taste fresh. Guac wasn’t properly seasons. Was about a teaspoon of rice in the burrito. Service was miserable. Wouldn’t return. Only good thing was the chips

Best burritos! Perfect burritos. Lots of choice, helpful staff. Quick service. Lots of choices for vegetarians/vegans too.

We were delighted to try burritos and tacos for the first time, and they didn't disappoint us - no faults at all!

I was so hungry and as a ceoliac I struggled all day to eat anything in Oxford. I went up to the counter and was served by a lovely person who helped me. I ordered a veggie naked burrito and it did not disappoint!! It was absolutely delish. 100% recommend.

The food was not terribly fresh, but the service and the atmosphere made up for it!

Great food and excellent service.

Very tasty food and very good efficient service. El Presidente burrito especially good and would definitely eat here again.

Lovely staff, great choice , food a little bland though. Great understanding of colieac though no many food establishments have this so 5* for that. 🤗

Wow. Simple food where the ingredients do the talking. Even more impressive was the fantastic service and attitude of the people working there. They were so friendly and happy to be serving food. 5/5!!!

This place was AMAZING. Came all the way from America and it lived up to my expectations. The employees were polite and described all the different toppings to me. I would definitely return when I come back to England!!

Barbacoa tacos were amazing. The free chips are really good. Quick and easy. I love Mexican food. Probably best in Oxford.

Not all fillings available on this occasion, great staff though

Good burritos served here for a reasonable price - great for a quick lunchtime scran. Quite the 'canteen' like atmosphere but this is to be expected as this is the food court area of Westgate. Atmosphere could, however, be improved. Lady who served me was very nice. Lots of options to customise your burrito and mostly for no additional cost - highly recommend the slow cooked options. Thoroughly enjoyed their slow cooked pork burrito. Similar to Mission Burrito but not better. Good wheelchair accessibility as this is on the ground floor of Westgate. Bathrooms also accessible.

Very good burritos. I'll be back 😀

Best burrito I have had in a long time! And such good value for money. I'd give the nachos a miss because you won't have room for them

I’ve been coming here since Westgate re-opened, and they were in their old spot a the back of social. Was here every month for taco tuesdays, and was always blessed that the owner would come and say hello to me and my Mrs. The new round of staff are a bit hit or miss, but the lady that served me today cemented that I’m never gonna bother coming back. Didn’t bother listening to allergen information until the third time of asking, when she literally had a spoonful of it about to go on. Wasn’t even behind the counter until after I walked up, when I realised that she wasn’t a customer sat outside on the seats. It’s been a great run, benitos, but it’s over. Bad service kills even the best restaurants.

Decent food and very lovely service, but way too expensive for what it was

Worst food ever. If you're thinking of going here, don't waste your money and throw it in the river, you'll get more enjoyment out of it. I won't give this food to my dog.

The tacos were flavourless and the chicken so oily it was drenched before I'd even eaten half of one. My partners burrito almost chipped his tooth as he bit into a bone. The cheese nachos had been microwaved for so long it was one solid lump. The only good thing was the cocktail. Definitely not worth £40

Amazing burritos, super fresh ingredients, friendly helpful staff and guacamole is not extra.

Absolutely beautiful Mexican burritos and staff! The Go-To place in Oxford for burritos! I come here for lunch a few times a week and am never let down. Keep it up guts

Great value for money - we had the lunch deal. Fresh ingredients, polite staff.

Amazing food, will definitely be back

The staff is very charming, patient and helpful, the local is very cozy and modern looking, and the food is great.

Stopped by for lunch on a Monday in August and found nice people, good reasonably priced afood and clean and inviting facilities.

Un burrito mexicano contundente que estaba muy bueno: el presidente

Very clean, friendly people and great food. Great vegan options available

I ate here once in 2019, before the restaurant was taken over by a new owner. The burrito tasted terrible back then. So I didn’t have high expectations this time, but I didn’t want to eat anything else in the food court. To my surprise, the food here tasted much better than it did in 2019. I had the Juan 🌯 which was a basic chicken burrito with fresh lettuce and pico, not too salty. The tortilla chips were overcooked and too hard, though. Great improvement overall 👍 (btw I wouldn’t call their “refried beans” refried - they looked more like regular pinto beans tbh)

Always amazing food such big burritos. Always friendly

Spent meal deal for 2 for about £21. Asked for some ketchup for the corn chips. The young girl refused even though there were many sauces at her station. Terrible customer centric service.

Bought 2 meal deals which came with with corn chips. The corn chips was a bit dry and I asked for some ketchup. The girl refused even though there were various sauces she could have gave me from the serving station. She said go to nearby place to get some sauce. Paid about £21. Terrible customer service.

My fav burrito place in the world. I miss it now that I don't live in England.

Good service. Super generous portions, amazing food. Definitely 100% recommended. We tried the salad bowl and a customised burrito. We will be back for sure.

I’m a regular customer but have an awful experience today lunch time when I’ve ordered elpresidante memeber of stuff was so tight about the portion,as I know el predante supposed to be a 1/2 kilo burrito as it’s described but he was putting so small of amount,when I asked why the portions is so small he answered because u asked for everything 😂😂,what a shame.I left the restaurant never go back,never recommend to anyone sorry xx

I’m a regular customer but have an awful experience today lunch time when I’ve ordered elpresidante memeber of stuff was so tight about the portion,as I know el predante supposed to be a 1/2 kilo burrito as it’s described but he was putting so small of amount,when I asked why the portions is so small he answered because u asked for everything 😂😂,what a shame.I left the restaurant never go back,never recommend to anyone sorry xx

Delicious food. Luke was so lovely, an asset to the company.

Lovely Mexican food with great flavour. Had grilled chicken tacos & can highly recommend, thank you!

Rude staff wasn't open on time due to the night before staff not cleaning at closing apparently,would of waited but the attitude of the lady stunk

A really lovely Mexican food place! The burrito was absolutely delicious and very filling! Also, the atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly. I would definitely recommend for a quick lunch stop!

Service could be a little bit more friendly, the lady serving us was miserable. The food did not taste nice, it was quite bland.

Quite possibly the worst Mexican food I’ve ever experienced! There’s plenty of other food options at Westgate, so don’t make the same mistake we made! DISGUSTING!

50% more expensive than chipotle and 50% less tasty than Chipotle

Such good food. Exactly what you need and the flavours are excellent. I want to eat here more.

Nice for a quick lunch stop. Food was good, nothing out of the ordinary. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Decent burrito very tasty. Will return next time I'm in Oxford

Beef was like dog food. Guacamole possibly did not contain a single avocado. Very weird taste. Terrible. Never again.

Food was not good. It's stale. No real flavour. Waste of money

Came in for a quick bite to eat with a few friends. Upon sitting down to put our belongings at our table, 2 security officers approached us and rudely asked if we were actually going to order food. We then replied that we were about to go look at the menu to witch one security guard told us that he would throw us out if we weren't going to be eating. They then walked over to the bar where they kept glancing over to make sure we weren't up to no good. I was extremely uncomfortable with this encounter and shall not be returning in case that I am stereotyped again.

Delicious food, good service and plenty of gluten-free options. How they prepare the food is coeliac friendly. Really enjoyed our grilled chicken tacos and nachos.

£23 for 6 cold tacos with the structural integrity of tissue paper and even less taste - which is surprising given the metric tonne of salt used. To top it off the cheese used is the cheap, powdery stuff that doesn't melt. My girlfriend could only stomach one of her three it was that bad. One star for the bottled sodas though.

Was visiting Oxford this evening and decided to visit the Street Food area, within the shopping precinct. There were a few places to choose from including a burger place and a noodle place. Unfortunately for us, we decided on this absolute train wreck of an establishment. Firstly- it’s not cheap… around £7.50 for 3 tacos, which if food is of a good quality I am more than happy to pay but in this case, I was appalled. The two of us both went for tacos. My boyfriend chose the cauliflower and I went for beef brisket, in total with two Mexican sodas it came to £22.60. The staff seemed as if they just didn’t want to be there and not one of them cracked a smile- maybe caused by the fact they have to serve this rubbish every day. The brisket was salty and the sauce was extremely watery and runny, causing it to seep straight through the taco, making it fall apart instantly. The cheese was just the cheap, pre-grated cheddar, floury and bland and wasn’t even melted onto the tacos- it was like when you order cheesy chips from a burger van. The lettuce was just cheap, iceberg lettuce, dry and lifeless. I got offered guacamole- for 40p extra PER TACO!!!! No thanks! I managed to eat 1/3 of the puny things, mainly by scooping up pieces from the bottom of the dish as it had all fallen apart.

Benito's is a fast food eatery where they make your burrito or whatever you are after in the queue before you pay for it. Portions are huge and if you go for the meal deal you pay £9.95 for a burrito, tacos and a cold drink. Plenty of places in vicinity to sit and eat. Great quality and value for money!

Ordered the pollo power bowl- I cannot understand how there are any positive reviews for the food served at this place. The chicken and vegetables had no seasoning and seemed to have been stewing in water for hours, gauc was also completely flavourless. Even the tortilla chips were devoid of any seasonings what so ever. No idea how you can charge the best part of £10 for food that is lukewarm and flavourless. It is in no way authentic Mexican unless you are looking for the experience of a Mexican prison or nursing home for the terminally ill. Apart from the terrible food, the positives were the venue was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Just got food from here and was served by a very very rude young girl. And I ended up with an offer of discount from another member of staff. Threw ingredients into my food. Argued with me across the counter. We're regular customers and a very bad experience

First time eating from here and I can't wait to go back, great food tastes great, good portion size, staff was helpful.

Dined here yesterday and my first observation was that the food court enforced face masks, yet all bar one member of staff were wearing one? The food itself was average, found the staff to be a little on the rude side. Asked for salad in my wrap and the lady just decided to put whatever sauce she fancied in my burrito, would have been nice to have been given a choice like the other customers before. Asked which drinks were included in the deal and basically barked at us with her answer. Staff were unnecessarily blunt…

This place screams of being poorly run. Listless, inexperienced and unprofessional staff, lack of attention to the customer, and miserly servings. There did not seem to be anyone senior setting an example or direction to the self-preoccupied staff. Burritos reasonable but nothing about this place makes me want to come back

I want to give full marks as the previous two times I've been here have been fabulous, however, today I was served by a sourly waitress, redhead with glasses (18 November around 13:30) who barely filled my el presidente burrito, didn't really listen to what fillings I wanted and generally didn't even look in my direction or utter a word (she was vocal with other customers). I probably wouldn't have come back if she'd served me the first time I came here... Anyway, hopefully, I'll be back and get served by someone else as the burritos are delicious and I would totally recommend them.

Good food, great taste. Small amount for the money. Great for snack or lunch.

Food not hot enough. Tortillas were plain and tasteless. Unfortunately, meat was really salty too. :(

The only place in Oxford to get a burrito!!! 🌯

We have just had the El Presidente Burrito - could not have been fresher. Excellent wrap - soft and huge, three slow cooked meats and all the fresh toppings. The guacamole was awesome, fresh coriander. Came with nachos on the side Recommend the Lime Soda- really fresh and cuts through the heaviness of completing the El Presidente. Absolutely recommend

Horrible staff just rude and also didnt botger refilling the nachos so just got dust

Amazing burritos and lovely customer service!

Best Mexican food in Oxford. Fantastic people as well.

Great choice for food, decent portion sizes and vegetarian options, love how they packed it up for me with no plastic involved!

I had a pork burrito and it was seriously yummy! The staff member who served me was really lovely as well. I had low expectations and they were smashed.

A lovely guy called Victor served us and helped the kids navigate the fillings and sizes which was so helpful. Really delicious Burritos. We sat outside and watched the world go by. Really recommend…

Great food and cocktails, friendly staff

Oh wow!!!! Flavours flavours flavours So nice, so easy, and staff are very friendly and helpful. Really love the food here - yum yum

Food is great, really flavourful with spiciness levels to taste via the hot sauces. Very friendly staff.

I had the best time at Benito's. It really reminded me of my childhoods best memories! Especially the employee Victor. He made my expirence so great and made the best Burito! With only a two man team. Luke and Victor were magical! I just... Don't know... How they... Do it???????

Amazing service and lovely staff

Generous portions, food a bit bland though. I had chipotle steak, expected it to have a bit of a kick, but virtually nothing in terms of spice. All in all it was a bit underwhelming. Okay for a quick lunch, staff nice & friendly but not somewhere I’ll be running back to in a hurry.

Great friendly service with a great big burrito 👌

It was my daughters birthday today and we decided to go to Benito's wicked experience I loved it food was fresh and yummy thank you Jager for a really great experience keepup the good work we will be back again 😋

Have been to this street food social for a while and just haven’t come to Benitos but thankfully decided to go and had a great conversation with the Manager and love how he went through all the different parts he was putting into the delicious tacos I had!!! Should expect me to come more and try more food :)

I love this place so much the managers are amazing and I could eat burritos forever 🥰🥰

First time eating at Benito’s & it was incredible. Everything from the service to generous portions!! Loved so much will definitely be returning :) thank you!!

Absolutely superb. Brilliant service with outstanding food.

Generous quantities of average Mexican cuisine served by friendly staff at a reasonable price. Best suited to a mid-day snack rather than an evening meal when the food court resembled the Marie Celeste with take-aways passing through. Grilled chicken in the nachos and burrito a little heavy on the salt.

Lovely atmosphere, staff and great food!

Staff were helpful and friendly, meal was delicious! First time having Mexican and would definitely go back.

The cocktails are second to none! Fresh watermelon cut up in front of you for the watermelon margarita. The staff are super friendly and overall a great place for drinks, especially at happy hour!

The food was lush and the staff is very friendly

Great service and very polite, ask for Jegar and Molly they'll take care of you

We visited today and the two guys who worked there were super friendly and chatty and made the whole experience great! Burritos were tasty and huge, the new cauliflower filling option is delish.