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Cuckoo's Nest
Old Saybrook
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Shrimp Gazpacho
Cold & spicy tomato based soup with cucumbers.
$7.95 - $9.95
Jumbo Shrimp Tostones
With guacamole, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce.
$17.95
Birria Pupusas Tostadas
With shredded brisket, guacamole, mango slaw, cilantro cream, quinoa, Creole dirty rice and plantains.
$23.95
Jerk Chicken & Shrimp
Bone-in chicken plus 3 jumbo skewered shrimp, seasoned - a tad fiery; served with white rice and jerk black beans.
$26.95
Churasco Angus Ribeye Skewers
With chimichurri sauce, sweet mashed potatoes, and grilled zucchini.
$29.95
Lobster Quesadilla
Lobster, spinach, Monterrey cheese; served with quinoa Creole rice, and chipotle cream.
$29.95
Mariscada Shrimp and Mussels
Sautéed with black beans, and basil salsa; served with Mexican rice.
$29.95
Flan de Coco
$7.95
Sizzling Fajitas
Chicken & Steak Combo Fajita
Sautéed with mixed vegetables. Served with Spanish rice, sour cream, guacamole, fajita sauce, cheese, and flour tortillas.
$27.00
Chicken Adobo Fajita
Sautéed with mixed vegetables. Served with Spanish rice, sour cream, guacamole, fajita sauce, cheese, and flour tortillas.
$22.00
Carne Asada Fajita
Sautéed with mixed vegetables. Served with Spanish rice, sour cream, guacamole, fajita sauce, cheese, and flour tortillas.
$24.00
Pork Carnitas
Marinated pork, onions, pineapple, and cilantro. Served with Spanish rice, sour cream, guacamole, pineapple salsa, and flour tortillas.
$23.00
Surf and Turf Fajita
Marinated steak & tequila lime shrimp, onions, and peppers. Served with Spanish rice, sour cream, guacamole, and flour tortillas.
$30.00
Vegetable Fajita
Sautéed mixed vegetables. Served with Spanish rice, sour cream, guacamole, fajita sauce, cheese, and flour tortillas.
$20.00
Shrimp Fajitas
Sautéed with mixed vegetables. Served with Spanish rice, sour cream, guacamole, fajita sauce, cheese, and flour tortillas.
$29.00
Tacos
Fried Fish Tacos
(2) Flour tortillas with fried whitefish, Mexican coleslaw. sliced avocado, pico de gallo, & chipotle sauce.
$16.00
Grilled Fish Tacos
(2) Flour tortillas with grilled whitefish, Mexican coleslaw. sliced avocado, pico de gallo, & chipotle sauce.
$16.00
Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos
(2) Grilled flour tortillas with marinated & grilled shrimp, Mexican coleslaw, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce.
$17.00
Surf & Turf Tacos
(2) Soft flour tortillas with shrimp & steak, Mexican coleslaw, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce.
$18.00
Mango Salmon Tacos
(2) Soft flour tortillas with fresh grilled salmon, shredded lettuce, avocado, and mango salsa.
$17.00
Tacos Al Pastor
(3) Corn tortillas filled with thin sliced grilled pork loin, pineapple salsa, red onion, and cilantro.
$17.00
Street Tacos (3)
(3) Soft corn tortillas with red Mexican slaw, and guasaca sauce. Choice of chicken, shredded beef, pork, or chorizo.
$15.00
Tacos (3)
3 Crunchy corn or soft flour tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, or chicken tinga, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
$15.00
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
(3) Curry cauliflower, black beans, and cherry tomatoes, with BBQ dry rub, topped with Mexican coleslaw, avocado and salsa verde.
$17.00
Birria Tacos
(3) Corn tortillas filled with slow roasted beef brisket, birria consommé with cheese, onions, and cilantro.
$17.00
Crispy Pork Belly Tacos
(3) Grilled white corn tortillas, crisp pork belly glazed with honey sriracha, tropical Baja style slaw, smokey honey chipotle crema topped with fried onions.
$17.00
Fable Mushroom Birria Tacos
(3) Soft corn tortillas with crispy Fable mushrooms tossed in vegan birria sauce, paired with caramelized onions, avocado & cilantro, served with a side of vegan birria consommé for dipping.
$18.00
House Specialties
(2) Mexican Combination Plate
Choice of Taco, Enchilada, Empanada, Tostada, Burrito, Tamale, (Beef, Chicken, Cheese, Chorizo, Vegetable, or Bean). Served with Spanish rice and beans, sour cream and guacamole.
$23.00
(3) Mexican Combination
Choice of Taco, Enchilada, Empanada, Tostada, Burrito, Tamale, (Beef, Chicken, Cheese, Chorizo, Vegetable, or Bean). Served with Spanish rice and beans, sour cream and guacamole.
$28.00
16 Oz Cajun Prime Rib
16 oz. Boneless prime rib of beef, generously seasoned and broiled to your desire; served with broccoli, natural jus & roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
$36.00
Arroz Con Pollo
Roasted chicken thighs covered with Creole tomato sauce. Served with fried plantains, white rice, and pinto beans.
$24.00
Blackened Whitefish
Blackened filet with Cajun spices, topped with scallions; served with whoite rice and elote corn succotash, cilantro oil.
$28.00
Cajun Chicken W/ Penne Pasta
Grilled spiced chicken breast, sautéed with broccoli and sundried tomatoes, tossed with penne in a light Cajun cream sauce.
$24.00
Cajun Garlic Shrimp & Scallops
Seasoned shrimp and scallops, sautéed with spinach and tomatoes in a Cajun garlic cream sauce served over penne pasta.
$28.00
Copacabana
$36.00
Jambalaya
Shrimp, Cajun chicken, sausage, and mushrooms, in a Creole tomato sauce, tossed with Spanish rice, or penne pasta with Parmesan cheese.
$25.00
Mexican Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta in a creamy cheddar & Monterrey blend green chili sauce. Topped with pico de gallo and fried banana peppers.
$18.00
Oaxacan Chicken Mole
Roasted chicken thighs covered with house mole sauce, and cilantro with fried plantains, white rice and beans.
$24.00
Parrilla Steak
14 oz. Grilled N.Y. Strip, roasted garlic and aji amarillo seasoned fingerling potatoes, charred asparagus, peppercorn jus. Add shrimp for additional charge.
$32.00
Salmon a la Parrilla
Oven roasted with BBQ rub and topped with a fresh mango salsa. Served with white rice, black beans, and broccoli
$28.00
Southwest Etouffee
$21.00
Tuna Chimichurri
Sesame seared yellowfin, sliced rare, with sriracha slaw, white rice, house chimichurri, teriyaki and wasabi sauces.
$26.00
Tuna Tostadas
Two tostadas, orange/soy marinated sushi grade tuna, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, wasabi lime crema topped iwth crispy fried scallions; served with Spanish rice & black beans.
$25.00
Mexican Plates
Chimichanga Grande Plate
Crispy flour tortilla filled with refried black beans, beef, chicken, or vegetables, topped with cheese, olives and tomatoes. Served with a side of sour cream.
$21.00
Burrito Grande Plate
A soft flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of beef, chicken, pork, or vegetabls, along with lettuce and tomatoes. Garnished with onions, scallions, enchilada sauce, and cheese; served with a side of sour cream.
$20.00
Burritos Plate
2 Soft flour tortillas, filled with refried beans and beef with enchilada sauce & chicken with salsa verde, topped with onions, scallions, and cheese.
$20.00
Cauliflower & Black Bean Burritos Plate
(2) Soft flour tortillas with curried cauliflower, black beans, fresh tomatoes, fresh jalapeños, and avocado. Topped with a smoky tomato sauce.
$18.00
Empanadas Plate
$21.00
Enchiladas Plate
1 beef, 1 chicken, and 1 cheese enchilada topped with our classic red enchilada sauce, cheese, onions, and scallions. Served with rice and beans
$22.00
Tamales Plate
$21.00
Chile Relleno Plate
A rebel poblano packed with cheese and your choice of chicken, pork, beef, vegetables, or shrimp. Finished in a bold red enchilada sauce; served with rice, pinto beans, sour cream & guacamole.
$20.00
(2) Mexican Combination Plate
Choice of Taco, Enchilada, Empanada, Tostada, Burrito, Tamale, (Beef, Chicken, Cheese, Chorizo, Vegetable, or Bean). Served with Spanish rice and beans, sour cream and guacamole.
$23.00
Mexican Tapas
Enchiladas (2) Tapas
(2) Soft corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, onions and scallions.
$12.00
Tamales (2) Tapas
(2) Steamed masa in corn husks, topped with enchilada sauce, onions, scallions, and cheese.
$16.00
Tostadas (2) Tapas
(2) Crispy corn tortillas, refiried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese.
$16.00
Empanadas (2) Tapas
(2) House-made turnovers, 1 beef & 1 chicken, with olives. Topped with chipotle and guasaca sauces and pico de gallo.
$16.00
Burrito Fajita (1)
A large grilled flour tortilla filled with carne asada or chicken adobo, sautéed vegetables, and chipotle BBQ sauce, topped with cheese.
$17.00
Tacos (2) Tapas
(2) Crunchy corn or soft flour tortillas filled with with seasoned ground beef or chicken tinga, lettuce, tomates, and cheese.
$12.00
Burritos (2) Tapas
(2) Soft flour tortillas rolled with refried beans and your choice of, seasoned ground beef, or chicken tinga. Topped with enchilada sauce, cheese, onions, and scallions. Or filled with cheese only and topped with more cheese and enchilada sauce.
$15.00
Handhelds
Guacamole Burger
8oz angus burger, lettuce, tomato, fresh jalapeños, house-made guacamole, and tortilla chips on a brioche bun.Served with curly fries
$21.00
Cuckoo Burger
8oz angus burger, cheese, bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, corn, and crunchy potatoes on a brioche bun. Served with curly fries
$22.00
El Sabor Burger
Ground beef brisket, short rib & chuck burger a la plancha with melted cheddar, onion & bacon jam, smoked cherry tomatoes, house-made chorizo, thin crisp potato threads; topped with avocado & honey chipotle aioli, lettuce and tomato.Served with curly fries
$22.00
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Crispy or grilled chicken, bacon, sharp cheddar, avocado, chipotle aioli, lettuce and tomato on a grilled brioche bun. Served with curly fries
$19.00
Diabla Sandwich
Cajun grilled steak or chicken breast, salsa a la Diabla, cheese, caramelized onions, peppers, lettuce and red cabbage. Served with curly fries
$19.00
Angus Burger
8 oz. Angus burger grilled to your liking with lettuce and tomato on a grilled brioche bun.Served with curly fries
$19.00
Angus Cheese Burger
8 oz. Angus burger with cheese, grilled to your liking with lettuce and tomato on a grilled brioche bun. Served with curly fries
$19.00
Original Taco Truck Burrito
Choice of protein, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, rice, beans, guacamole, and sour cream wrapped in a large flour tortilla. Served with curly fries.
$17.00
Mexican Steak Burrito
Caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, Spanish rice, shredded lettuce, and cheese. Served with curly fries
$20.00
Veggie Verde Burrito
Spinach, avocado, shredded carrots, onions, black beans, and salsa verde wrapped in a large flour tortilla.Served with curly fries
$17.00
Buffalo Chicken Burrito
Crispy or grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, buffalo suace and blue cheese dressing. Served with curly fries
$19.00
Soups
Sopa Azteca
Mexican Tortilla Soup. Tender bits of chicken in a tomato broth. Topped with crisp tortilla strips, cheese and fresh avocado.
$9.00
Rockefeller Soup
Creamy seafood soup with shrimp, spinach, and mushrooms, topped with croutons and cheese.
$9.00
Cajun Gumbo
Classic New Orleans style with andouille smoked sausage, shrimp, scallops, and rice.
$9.00
Appetizers
Ranchero Nachos
Choice of shredded chicken, beef, or pork, with scallions, pico de gallo, and refried beans. Drizzled with cilantro cream and chipotle sauces.
$22.00
Connecticut Nachos
Jalapeños, tomatoes, spiced ground beef, and refried beans, served with sour cream and guacamole. (NO SUBSTITUTIONS)
$19.00
Original Nachos
Corn tortilla chips with melted cheese and refried beans.
$15.00
Quesadillas
Large grilled tortilla with filling options. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
$14.00 - $22.00
Molcajete Guacamole
Fresh avocado, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro, with a pinch of salt and lime. Made to order. Mild, medium, or spicy.
$12.00
Wings
Jumbo, bone-in, with your choice of Buffalo, A la diabla, Mango, or Grilled Mexican. Served with blue cheese and celery sticks.
$14.00
Mexican Street Corn
$9.95
Queso
House-made cheese dip with tomatoes, and jalapeños. Served with flour tortilla chips.
$11.00
Queso Fundido
House-made cheese dip with tomatoes, jalapeños and chorizo. Served with flour tortilla chips.
$14.00
Fried Coconut Shrimp (12)
Served with a tangy sweet n sour mango salsa.
$17.00
Fried Coconut Shrimp (7)
Served with a tangy sweet n sour mango salsa.
$12.00
Mexskins
Crispy potato skins topped with seasoned beef or vegetables, onions, scallions, and cheese. Served with a side of sour cream and creamy garlic dressing.
$14.00
Wild Chilies
$14.00
Cajun-Style Catfish Fingers
$15.00
Chili Con Carne
$10.00
Pork Belly Skewers
$14.00
Fable Mushroom Buffalo Bites
$16.00
Salads
Taco Salad
Crispy tortilla bowl, romaine lettuce, red onions, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn and shredded cheddar cheese
$15.00
House Salad
Small Monterey Salad. Crisp iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and shredded Monterey jack cheese.
$9.00
Lg Primavera Salad
Mixed greens, shredded carrots, red onions, peppers, and Parmesan cheese.
$11.00
Monterrey Salad
Crisp iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and shredded Monterey jack cheese.
$11.00
Sm Primavera Salad
Mixed greens, shredded carrots, red onions, peppers, and Parmesan cheese.
$9.00
Southwestern Caesar
Crisp romaine with Caesar dressing, tossed with bell peppers, carrots, red onions, black beans, and crispy corn tortilla chips. Topped with shredded Parmesan.
$11.00
Burrito Bowl
A hot salad in a crisp tortilla bowl, with lettuce, tomatoes, rice, beans, jalapeños, and cheese. Served with sour cream and guacamole.
$15.00
Ensalada Fajita
Crisp romaine lettuce with fajita vegetables, tomatoes, and cheese. Served in a crisp tortilla bowl with sour cream and guacamole.
$15.00
Elote Corn Salad
Fire roasted corn with poblano peppers, onions, red peppers, cotija cheese, lime and agave over fresh seasonal greens.
$9.00
SMALL Caesar
Smaller version of our Southwest Caesar Salad
$9.00
RICE/BEANS
Side Rice & Beans
$6.00
Side Rice & Refry
$6.00
Side Rice & Black Beans
$6.00
Side Pinto Beans
$4.00
Side Refried Beans
$4.50
Side Black beans
$4.00
Side Spanish Rice
$4.00
Side White Rice
$4.00
Side Black Refried Beans
$4.50
Side Jambalaya Rice
$10.95
Side Quinoa Fiesta Rice
$4.00
SAUCES
2 oz. Sour Cream Side
with mild green chiles
$2.00
2 oz. Guacamole Garnish
$3.00
2 oz. Salad Dressing
$1.00
2 oz. Pico De Gallo
$2.50
2 oz. Salsa Verde
$2.00
2 oz. Plain Sour Cream
$2.50
2 oz. Salsa A La Diabla
$2.75
2 oz. Enchilada Sauce
$2.50
2 oz. Mole Sauce
$2.50
2 oz. Ancho Chipotle
$2.50
2 oz. Chipotle Aioli
$2.50
2 oz. Teriyaki Sauce
$2.00
2 oz. Lime Crema
$2.00
2 oz. Cilantro Crema
$2.00
2 oz. Buffalo Sauce
$0.75
2 oz. BBQ Sauce
$0.75
2 oz. Mango Habanero
$1.50
2 oz. Mango Sauce (coconut shrimp)
$1.00
2 oz. Remoulade Sauce
$1.00
2 oz. Birria Consume
$2.00
2 oz. House Salsa
$2.50
Cup Mole Sauce
$6.00
2oz Fajita Sauce
$0.50
2 oz Chimichurri
$2.00
Wasabi Side
$0.75
2oz Mango Salsa
$1.50
2 oz Salsa Diabla
$2.50
2 oz Guasaca Sauce
$2.00
CHIPS/DIPS
Chips Bag - Corn
$4.00
Chips Bag - Flour
$4.00
Salsa Cup
$4.00
Salsa Pint
$7.00
Salsa Quart
$10.00
Salsa Verde Cup
$8.00
Salsa Verde Pint
$15.00
Salsa Verde Qt
$22.00
Salad Dressing Cup
$4.00
Salad Dressing Pint
$7.00
Salad Dressing Qt
$10.00
Guacamole Cup
$10.00
Guacamole Pint
$18.00
Guacamole Quart
$32.00
Childrens
Kid Quesadilla
Soft grilled flour tortilla filled with melted cheese. Add shredded chicken or ground beef +$2. Side choice of French fries, Spanish rice and/or beans, or steamed broccoli.
$13.00
Kids Taco
(1) Crunchy corn or soft flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, or shredded chicken. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Side choice of French fries, Spanish rice and/or beans, or steamed broccoli.
$13.00
Kids Sopapilla
$3.00
Kids Burrito
Soft flour tortilla rolled with refried beans and chicken, beef, or cheese. Topped with enchilada sauce, onions & scallions. Side choice of French fries, Spanish rice and/or beans, or steamed broccoli.
$13.00
Kids Fried Chicken Fingers
(3) Breaded and fried chicken breasts. Side choice of French fries, Spanish rice and/or beans, or steamed broccoli.
$13.00
Kid Cheeseburger
$13.00
Kids Macaroni & Cheese
$10.00
Kids Nachos
Smaller version of our Original Nachos. Corn tortilla chips with melted cheese and refried bean dip. Add seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken +$2.
$9.00
Kids Penne Pasta
$9.00
Kid Sundae
1 Scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
$3.00
Worms in Dirt
2 scoops of vanilla ice cream with crushed Oreo crumbles, and gummy worms.
$3.00
Kids Sopapilla
Mexican fried dough topped with powdered sugar and choice of chocolate sauce or honey.
$3.00
To Go Margaritas
1 Margarita To Go
$9.00
1 Qt. Margaritas
$35.00
Jalapeno Margarita
$11.00
Sangria
12oz. Red Sangria
$12.00
Qt. Red Sangria
$25.00
12oz. White Sangria
$12.00
Qt. White Sangria
$25.00
Cuckoo's Nest Location and Hours
(860) 399-8189
1712 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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