Long-running joint serving an eclectic Mexican & Cajun menu in a casual, 2-level space with a patio.
4.0 – 831 reviews $$ • Mexican restaurant
Menu
| Appetizer Platters | |
| Appetizer Platters | |
| Bandito Platter 7 layer Mexican bean dip with cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, onions, olives and tomatoes. Includes 2 bags of corn chips. |
$60.00 |
| Mexican Fiesta Platter a mountain of guacamole garnished with chopped tomatoes, onions, scallions, olives, jalapenos. 2 bags corn chips, 1 pint salsa. |
$80.00 |
| Buffalo Wings 40 jumbo wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. |
$80.00 |
| Fried Chicken Fingers 30 pieces with remoulade and barbecue sauce for dipping. |
$60.00 |
| Quesadillas Grilled flour tortillas, cheese and black beans. 40 pieces: pint sour cream |
$60.00 |
| Chicken or Steak Quesadillas 40 pieces; grilled flour tortillas with cheese; served with a pint of sour cream. |
$80.00 |
| Mexskins 30 pieces with spiced beef, onions, scallions, cheddar; includes a cup of sour cream and ranch dressing. |
$60.00 |
| Wild Chiles 40 jalapenos stuffed with black beans, cream cheese, breaded and deep fried. Served with 2 cups of remoulade sauce for dipping. |
$90.00 |
| Coconut Shrimp 40 butterflied shrimp w/ sweet & sour mango sauce for dipping. |
$65.00 |
| Cajun Popcorn Shrimp (3) lbs. popcorn shrimp with a pint of remoulade sauce. |
$50.00 |
| Cajun Catfish Fingers 30 pieces House made served with a pint of remoulade sauce. |
$70.00 |
| Monterrey Salad Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, shredded cheese with creamy garlic and herbs and spices dressings |
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| Banquet and Private Parties | |
| Banquet and Private Parties | |
| Mexican Fiesta Includes choice of entree, 1 appetizer per 3 persons, chips and salsa, coffee and tea.Entree Choices-Taco Dinner – 2 beef and 1 chicken tacos, rice and beansFajitas – Steak or chicken with all the trimmingsEnchilada Dinner – 1 beef, 1 chicken, and 1 cheese enchilada, rice and beansBurrito Dinner – 1 beef and 1 chicken burrito, rice and beansMonterrey Salad Bowl – Steak or chicken, lettuce, tomato, garbanzo beans, shredded cheese, choice dressing.Appetizer Choices-Nachos, Mexskins, Buffalo Wings, Popcorn Shrimp, Catfish Fingers, Wild Chilies |
$24.00 |
| Formal Dinners Includes choice of entree, primavera dinner salad, coffee and tea.ENTREE CHOICESCajun Steak 12 oz. rib eye with a baked potatoShrimp & Scallops sauteed with spinach and tomatoes in a garlic cream sauce, served over penne pasta.Cajun Chicken Penne Pasta with broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes, in a light cream sauce. Topped with shredded parmesan cheese. |
$28.00 |
| Buffet Dining (25 person minimum). Includes Fajitas & Taco Bar, Rice & Beans, Bandito Platter (7 layer bean and sour cream dip). Coffee and Tea.Chicken Fajitas & Taco Bar; mixed vegetables, taco beef, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos. Soft warm flour tortillas and crunchy corn tortilla taco shells. |
$24.00 |
| Dessert Choices Fresh Fruit Platter or Sopaipallas with honey (additional $2 per person) Fried Ice Cream Chocolate Sundae (additional $3 per person). |
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| Children’s Menu | |
| Children’s Menu | |
| Hamburger Charbroiled, served with french fries and a pickle |
$7.95 |
| Nachos A half portion of our appetizer nachos. Corn tortilla chips, melted cheese and refried bean dip |
$7.95 |
| Hot Dog Charbroiled, served with french fries and a pickle |
$7.95 |
| Taco or Enchilada Beef or chicken, with rice and beans or french fries |
$7.95 |
| Fried Chicken Fingers With french fries, BBQ sauce or ranch |
$7.95 |
| Penne pasta Choice of Meat sauce or butter with grated cheese |
$7.95 |
| Sloppy Jose Ground beef and tomato sauce on a hamburger bun with melted cheese |
$7.95 |
| Kid Quesadilla Grilled flour tortilla with melted cheese; with fries. |
$7.95 |
| Kid Sundae 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce or strawberries and whipped cream |
$2.00 |
| Worms in Dirt 2 Scoops of vanilla ice cream, oreo crumbs and gummy worms, whipped cream |
$3.00 |
| Desserts | |
| Desserts | |
| Fried Ice Cream Vanilla ice cream rolled in graham cracker crumbs and oats then flash fried! Served with Hershey’s chocolate sauce or maple syrup, whipped cream. |
$4.99 |
| Flan Custard and caramel. |
$3.99 |
| Key Lime Pie Our classic recipe made with Florida Key lime juice in a graham cracker crust. |
$4.95 |
| Mudslide pie Milk chocolate mousse, Oreos, dark chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce. |
$5.95 |
| Sopaipillas Mexican fried dough! Served warm with whipped cream. Choice of honey, strawberries or chocolate sauce. |
$4.50 |
| Chocolate Lava Cake A la mode. |
$6.99 |
| Tollhouse Pie Deep dish chocolate chip cookie with walnuts and whipped cream. Served warm with vanilla ice cream. |
$4.99 |
| Bananas Foster A whole banana drenched in a special sauce of banana liqueur, rum, brown sugar, nutmeg; served over vanilla ice cream. |
$5.99 |
| House Coffee Drinks | |
| Mexican Kahlua |
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| Keoke Brandy, Tia Maria and rum |
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| Calypso Tia Maria and rum |
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| Jamaican Tia Maria |
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| Irish Jamesons |
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| Nutty Irishman Bailey’s Irish Cream & Cream & Frangelico |
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| Dublin Bailey’s Irish Cream |
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| MENU | |
| Mexican Plates | |
| Tacos (3) Hard shell or soft flour tortillas, 2 beef and 1 chicken; rice & beans |
$17.00 |
| Enchiladas 1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 cheese; rice & beans. |
$18.00 |
| Tostadas 1 beef and 1 chicken tostada, pico de gallo, rice & beans |
$17.00 |
| Burritos 1 beef and 1 chicken burrito; rice & beans |
$18.00 |
| Empanadas 1 chicken and 1 beef empanada with chipotle sauce and guasaca sauce, black beans & rice, Pico de Gallo |
$19.00 |
| Hot Salad Flour Tortilla Bowl Beef, chicken or vegetables with lettuce, tomato, rice, cheese, guacamole and sour cream. |
$17.00 |
| Street Tacos (3) Soft corn tortillas: 1 pulled pork, 1 shredded beef, 1 grilled chicken, fresh cilantro, chopped onion, guasaca sauce; rice & beans. |
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| Chicken & Rice Grilled breast, enchilada sauce, jalapenos, cheese, onions, pinto beans. |
$19.00 |
| Chimichanga Grande Refried black beans, beef or chicken, cheese, olives, tomato. Served with rice & beans, side sour cream. |
$20.00 |
| Shrimp Tamales 2 homemade cheese tamales with shrimp, enchilada sauce, green onions, jack cheese; served with yellow rice and black beans. |
$21.00 |
| Dinner Combinations Choices: beef, chicken, cheese or bean only – Taco, Enchilada, Empanada, Tostada, Burrito, Tamale. Served with rice & beans, guacamole & sour cream. |
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| Tacos Al Pastor (3) White corn tortillas with marinated pork, pineapple salsa, red onions, and cilantro; served with rice and beans. |
$20.00 |
| Burrito Grande Lettuce and tomatoes, beef or chicken. Served with rice & beans, side sour cream. |
$19.00 |
| Sizzling Fajitas | |
| Chicken | $20.00 |
| Steak | $22.00 |
| Chicken & Steak* Combo | $22.00 |
| Shrimp & Asparagus | $28.00 |
| Shrimp & Scallops, Asparagus | $30.00 |
| Veggies Marinated in lime juice and olive oil, sauteed with mixed vegetables, served with rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & warm tortillas. |
$19.00 |
| Fish Tacos | |
| Fried Fish Tacos Atlantic codfish |
$20.00 |
| Surf and Turf Tacos 1 grilled shrimp taco and 1 steak taco |
$23.00 |
| Grilled Fish Tacos Mahi Mahi |
$20.00 |
| Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos 6 large grilled shrimp |
$21.00 |
| House Specialties | |
| Cajun Prime Rib* Boneless 18 oz. roast, generously seasoned and broiled to your desire; served with French fries and a primavera salad. |
$30.00 |
| Grilled Jerk Chicken* Jamaican jerk spiced boneless chicken breast, pineapple calypso BBQ glaze served over white basmati rice & a jerk black bean sauce |
$21.00 |
| Pasta Jambalaya Shrimp, Cajun chicken, Italian sausage & mushrooms sauteed w/olive oil & garlic tossed w/penne pasta w/a creole tomato sauce; topped w/shredded parmesan cheese; served w/Primavera salad |
$21.00 |
| Cajun Chicken W/ Penne Pasta* Grilled, spiced chicken breast, sliced & served w/broccoli & sun-dried tomatoes in a light cream sauce; w/Primavera salad |
$20.00 |
| Tuna Chimichurri Sesame seared and sliced rare: with sriracha slaw, drizzle cilantro lime pesto, white rice, wasabi and teriyaki sauce |
$24.00 |
| Blackened Whitefish A New Orleans & New England favorite! Fresh Atlantic codfish w/Cajun spices & scallions; served w/rice & drawn butter; w/Primavera salad |
$23.00 |
| Cajun Garlic Shrimp & Scallops Sauteed w/spinach & tomatoes in a garlic cream sauce; served over penne pasta; w/Primavera salad. |
$28.00 |
| Shrimp Ranchera Enchiladas 2 corn tortillas filled w/shrimp, topped w/a smoky tomato sauce & cheese; served w/white basmati rice & refried black beans |
$21.00 |
| Appetizers | |
| Original Nachos Corn tortilla chips w/melted cheese & refried bean dip |
$13.00 |
| Grilled Quesadilla 10-inch, soft flour tortilla filled w/cheese, garnished with pico de gallo and sour cream |
$12.00 |
| Connecticut Nachos Corn tortilla chips topped w/melted cheese, refried bean dip, spiced ground beef, jalapenos & tomatoes, served w/guacamole & sour cream |
$17.00 |
| Mexskins Fried potato skins filled w/spiced beef or vegetables, topped w/scallions & cheese, served w/sour cream & creamy garlic dressing |
$11.00 |
| All Beef Chili Braised Beef Tips, cerveza, tomatoes, chiles & Mexican spices |
$11.00 |
| Chili Con Carne Ground beef chili made w/pinto beans & served w/flour tortilla chips |
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| Chili Con Queso A cup of bubbling hot cheese w/jalapenos & tomatoes, served w/flour tortilla chips |
$9.00 |
| Guacamole Only Fresh ripe Hass Avocados, tomatoes, spices. |
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| Fried Coconut Shrimp With sweet n sour mango sauce |
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| Buffalo Wings (Boneless or Bone in) Buffalo sauce, teriyaki or citrus chipotle BBQ; served with celery and blue cheese dressing |
$12.00 |
| Cajun-Style Catfish Fingers (5) Served w/hot sauce for dipping |
$14.00 |
| Wild Chilies Jalapenos stuffed w/ black beans & cheese, breaded & deep fried, served w/Remoulade sauce |
$13.00 |
| Wraps | |
| Taco Truck Burrito Lettuce, pico, cheese, rice & beans, guacamole, sour cream wrapped up with your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, grilled chicken, shredded chicken. BBQ pork, chorizo, fajita chicken. |
$14.00 |
| Steak Bomb Grilled onions & peppers, jack cheese. |
$14.00 |
| Pulled Pork Bleu cheese, red onions, banana pepper. |
$14.00 |
| Shredded Beef Red onions, cheddar cheese, banana peppers. |
$14.00 |
| BTA Bacon, tomato, avocado, salad greens, ancho sauce |
$14.00 |
| Veggie Verde Spinach, avocado, shredded carrots, onions, peppers, black beans, ancho sauce and parmesan cheese. |
$14.00 |
| Buffalo Chicken Lettuce, tomatoes, blue cheese. dressing. |
$14.00 |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch (Grilled or Crispy Chicken) lettuce, tomatoes, jack cheese. |
$14.00 |
| A La Carte | |
| Taco | $6.00 |
| Fish Taco | $9.00 |
| Enchilada Beef, chicken or cheese |
$6.00 |
| Burrito Beef, chicken or cheese |
$8.00 |
| Chili Burrito | $12.00 |
| Tamale Beef, chicken or vegetable |
$8.00 |
| Empanada Beef, chicken or chorizo |
$8.00 |
| Tostada Beef or chicken |
$7.00 |
| Fajita Steak or chicken w/ veggies, BBQ sauce & Pico de Gallo |
$11.00 |
| Angus Burger 1/2 lb. w/lettuce & tomato, French fries |
$13.00 |
| Soups | |
| Rockefeller Soup Cream soup w/spinach, mushrooms & shrimp, topped w/croutons & cheese |
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| Cajun Gumbo Classic New Orleans style w/Andouille smoked sausage, shrimp, scallops & rice |
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| Tortilla Tender bits of chicken in a tomato broth topped with crisp tortilla strips, cheese and fresh avocado slices. |
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| Salads | |
| Primavera Salad Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, carrots, peppers, parmesan & cilantro-lime vinaigrette |
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| Baja Salad Fresh vegetables sauteed in olive oil and white wine, served on baby greens, with sliced avocado. |
$10.00 |
| Monterrey Salad Lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzo beans & shredded cheese |
$10.00 |
| Southwestern Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce w/classic Caesar dressing, tossed w/black beans, onions, carrots, peppers & fried corn tortilla chips, topped w/Parmesan |
$12.00 |
| Ensalada Fajita Crisp romaine lettuce w/fajita vegetables, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes & shredded cheese, served in a large flour tortilla bowl |
$13.00 |
| Southwestern Spinach Salad Spinach and primavera veggies withblack beans and bacon; choice ofhouse dressing |
$14.00 |
| House Salad Small Monterrey Salad |
$6.00 |
| Acapulco Taco Salad Lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, radishes, cheese & spiced beef or shredded chicken; served in a flour tortilla shell |
$13.00 |
| Vegetarian Dishes | |
| Vegetarian Hot Salad Lettuce, steamed fajita veggies in a flour tortilla bowl with shredded cheddar, chopped tomatoes and onions, guacamole and sour cream garnish. |
$17.00 |
| Spinach & Mushroom Enchiladas Topped with enchilada sauce or mole-verde sauce, chopped tomatoes and melted jack cheese. |
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| Veggie Burrito Verde Fajita vegetables, lettuce and tomatoes in a large flour tortilla with enchilada sauce or mole-verde sauce and melted jack cheese. |
$19.00 |
| Beverages | |
| Mexican Jarritos Soda Lemon-lime, Strawberry, Orange, Grapefruit, Sangria, Fruit Punch, Pineapple |
$3.00 |
| Fresh Brewed Coffee Regular or Decaf |
$2.50 |
| Tea or Herbal Tea | $2.50 |
| Milk | $2.50 |
| Juice | $2.50 |
| Hot Chocolate | $3.00 |
| Coke, Diet Coke, Barq’s Root Beer, Raspberry Iced Tea, Ginger Ale, Pink Lemonade, Iced Tea | $3.00 |
| Soda, Iced Tea & Lemonade Refills | $1.00 |
| Side Orders | |
| Jambalaya Rice W/shrimp, chicken & sausage |
$10.00 |
| Spanish Rice | $4.00 |
| White Basmati Rice | $4.00 |
| Spanish Rice & Beans | $5.00 |
| Pinto or Refried Beans | $4.00 |
| French Fries | $5.00 |
| Spicy Fries | $6.00 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | $6.00 |
| Tortillas Warm flour or corn |
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| Green Chili Sour Cream 2 oz. garnish |
$2.00 |
| Pico De Gallo 2 oz. garnish |
$2.00 |
| Sliced Avocado | $4.50 |
| Salsa Verde 2 oz. Spicy, green salsa. |
$2.00 |
| Glossary | |
| Cajun Style Hot & spicy seasoning using our carefully selected blend of the freshest spices available to bring out the natural flavor of the main ingredient. Spices include white, black & red peppers, garlic, thyme, basil, paprika &/or fennel seed |
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| Chimichurri Fresh chopped parsley, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, garlic, lime juice and olive oil |
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| Ancho-Chipotle Sauce Sour cream based sauce with smoked jalapenos and ancho Chile powder |
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| Guasaca Sauce Avocado, lime juice, green peppers |
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| Dinner Platters | |
| Dinner Platters | |
| Fajitas Bar Chicken & Steak Fajitas (2.5 lb. ea) with veggies, rice, pint each guacamole, sour cream and salsa. 48 soft flour tortillas |
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| Cajun Chicken & Penne Pasta With broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes in a mildly spiced Cajun cream sauce with shredded parmesan cheese. |
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| Taco Bar Build your own 2.5 lbs. spiced taco beef, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar, pint of salsa and sour cream. 24 hard corn taco shells and 24 soft flour tortillas.*custom taco bars can be created to meet your needs! |
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| Burritos Platter 10 beef and 10 chicken burritos each with refried beans, sauce, onions, scallions and melted cheese. |
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| Pasta Jambalaya Cajun chicken, shrimp, Italian sausage, mushrooms tossed with penne pasta and our creole tomato sauce with shredded parmesan cheese. |
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| Cajun Jambalaya A rice dish with andouille sausage, Cajun chicken, shrimp, mushrooms and green onions simmered with creole sauce. |
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| Spanish Rice Platter | |
| Pinto Beans Platter | |
| Specials This Week – Sept. 8 | |
| Entree Specials | |
| Black Angus Steak Medallions Grilled & served with asparagus, rice, and black bean sauce. |
$28.00 |
| Amazing Stuffed Chili Relleno Shredded pork topped with salsa Verde, Monterrey & Cotija cheeses, served with rice, refried black beans & avocado. |
$21.00 |
| Blackended Salmon Mango salsa, served with an exotic vegetable salad with green beans, beets, spinach & quinoa. |
$28.00 |
| Sous Vide Chicken Blood orange sauce served with wild rice, quinoa, and sauteed green beans. |
$27.00 |
| Soup of the Day | |
| Gazpacho Traditional savory cold tomato soup with cucumbers, onions, shrimp, and fresh herbs & seasonings. |
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| Butternut Squash & Blue Crab Bisque | |
| Drink Special | |
| Queen’s Gin & Dubonnet | |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact Cuckoo’s Nest
Address: 1712 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Phone: (860) 399-8189
Website: https://www.cuckoosnest.biz/
Hours
| Wednesday | 12–9PM |
| Thursday | 12–9PM |
| Friday | 12–10PM |
| Saturday | 12–10PM |
| Sunday | 12–8PM |
| Monday | 12–9PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9PM |
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