Cuckoo's Nest

Name: Cuckoo's Nest
Address: 1712 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT, United States, 06475
Telephone: (860) 399-8189
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

35 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

1712 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Cuckoo’s Nest, located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, is a Mexican restaurant known for its two-story dining room, reasonable prices, fresh ingredients and high-quality food. Cuckoo’s Nest is a family-friendly restaurant, and in addition to its menu items like the Shrimp Ranchera Enchiladas and Grilled Jerk Chicken, it has hot dogs, burgers and quesadillas for the less adventurous stomachs in the family.

Old Saybrook’s Cuckoo’s Nest has a full bar and is able to cater for your next party or host your next banquet in its festive dining room. The restaurant prides itself on its unique atmosphere and its dedication to quality Mexican food.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 399-8189
Website
https://www.cuckoosnest.biz/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1712 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Cross street
Route 1 and Spencer Plains Road
Parking details
Additional parking in the rear and side gravel lot.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tacos (3)
Hard shell or soft flour tortillas, 2 beef and 1 chicken; rice & beans
- 3 Pcs$15.99
Enchiladas$16.50
1 beef, 1 chicken, 1 cheese; rice & beans
Tostadas$15.99
1 beef and 1 chicken tostada, pico de gallo, rice & beans
Burritos$16.50
1 beef and 1 chicken burrito; rice & beans
Empanadas$17.50
1 chicken and 1 beef empanada with chipotle sauce and guasaca sauce, black beans & rice, plantains, Pico de Gallo
Hot Salad Flour Tortilla Bowl$16.99
Beef, chicken or vegetables with lettuce, tomato, rice, cheese, guacamole and sour cream
Street Tacos (3)
Soft corn tortillas: 1 pulled pork, 1 shredded beef, 1 grilled chicken, fresh cilantro, chopped onion, guasaca sauce; rice & beans
- 3 Pc$15.99
Chicken & Rice$17.50
Grilled breast, enchilada sauce, jalapeños, cheese, onions, pinto beans, fried plantains
Chimichanga Grande$17.99
Refried black beans, beef or chicken, cheese, olives, tomato. Served with rice & beans, side sour cream
Shrimp Tamales$18.99
2 homemade cheese tamales with shrimp, enchilada sauce, green onions, jack cheese; served with yellow rice and black beans, fried plantains
Dinner Combinations
Choices: beef, chicken, cheese or bean only - Taco, Enchilada, Empanada, Tostada, Burrito, Tamale. Served with rice & beans, guacamole & sour cream
- 2 Items$17.50
- 3 Items$19.99
Tacos al Pastor$18.00
(3) White corn tortillas with marinated pork, pineapple salsa, red onions, and cilantro; served with rice and beans
Burrito Grande$16.99
Lettuce and tomatoes, beef or chicken. Served with rice & beans, side sour cream

Sizzling Fajitas

Chicken$17.99
Steak$18.99
Chicken & Steak Combo$19.99
Shrimp & Asparagus$20.99
Shrimp & Scallops, Asparagus$22.99
Veggies$16.50
Marinated in lime juice and olive oil, sautéed with mixed vegetables, served with rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & warm tortillas

Fish Tacos

Served on grilled flour tortillas with Mexican coleslaw, sliced avocado, Pico de Gallo, chipotle sauce; with yellow rice & black beans, fried plantains

Fried Fish Tacos$17.99
Atlantic codfish
Surf and Turf Tacos$20.99
1 grilled shrimp taco and 1 steak taco
Grilled Fish Tacos$18.50
Mahi Mahi
Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos$19.50
6 large grilled shrimp

House Specialties

Cajun Prime Rib
Boneless 18 oz. roast, generously seasoned and broiled to your desire; served with French fries and a primavera salad
- 18 Oz. King Cut$25.99
- 14 Oz. Queen Cut$21.99
Grilled Jerk Chicken$17.99
Jamaican jerk spiced boneless chicken breast, pineapple calypso BBQ glaze served over white basmati rice & a jerk black bean sauce
Pasta Jambalaya$19.99
Shrimp, Cajun chicken, Italian sausage & mushrooms sautéed w/olive oil & garlic tossed w/penne pasta w/a creole tomato sauce; topped w/shredded parmesan cheese; served w/Primavera salad
Cajun Chicken w/ Penne Pasta$18.99
Grilled, spiced chicken breast, sliced & served w/broccoli & sun-dried tomatoes in a light cream sauce; w/Primavera salad
Tuna Chimichurri$19.99
Sesame seared and sliced rare: with sriracha slaw, drizzle cilantro lime pesto, white rice, wasabi and teriyaki sauce
Blackened Whitefish$19.99
A New Orleans & New England favorite! Fresh Atlantic codfish w/Cajun spices & scallions; served w/rice & drawn butter; w/Primavera salad
Cajun Garlic Shrimp & Scallops$22.99
Sautéed w/spinach & tomatoes in a garlic cream sauce; served over linguine; w/Primavera salad
Shrimp Ranchera Enchiladas$17.99
2 corn tortillas filled w/shrimp, topped w/a smoky tomato sauce & cheese; served w/white basmati rice & refried black beans

Appetizers

Original Nachos$9.99
Corn tortilla chips w/melted cheese & refried bean dip
Grilled Quesadilla$9.99
10-inch, soft flour tortilla filled w/cheese, garnished with pico de gallo and sour cream
Connecticut Nachos$14.99
Corn tortilla chips topped w/melted cheese, refried bean dip, spiced ground beef, jalapeños & tomatoes, served w/guacamole & sour cream
Mexskins$9.50
Fried potato skins filled w/spiced beef or vegetables, topped w/scallions & cheese, served w/sour cream & creamy garlic dressing
All Beef Chili$9.99
Braised Beef Tips, cerveza, tomatoes, chiles & Mexican spices
Chili con Carne
Ground beef chili made w/pinto beans & served w/flour tortilla chips
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$8.99
Chili con Queso$7.50
A cup of bubbling hot cheese w/jalapeños & tomatoes, served w/flour tortilla chips
Guacamole
Only Fresh ripe Hass Avocados, tomatoes, spices
- Cup$6.99
- Bowl$8.99
Fried Coconut Shrimp
With sweet n sour mango sauce
- 7 Pc$9.99
- 12 Pc$14.99
Buffalo Wings$9.99
(Boneless or Bone in) Buffalo sauce, teriyaki or citrus chipotle BBQ; served with celery and blue cheese dressing
Cajun-Style Catfish Fingers$10.50
(5) Served w/hot sauce for dipping
Wild Chilies$9.99
Jalapeños stuffed w/ black beans & cheese, breaded & deep fried, served w/Rémoulade sauce
Mexican Pizza$10.99
tomatoes, onions, scallions, mushrooms, olives seasoned w/oregano & topped w/mozzarella cheese

Wraps

Served with sweet potato fries

"Taco Truck" Burrito$12.00
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
Steak Bomb$12.00
Grilled onions & peppers, jack cheese
Pulled Pork$12.00
Bleu cheese, red onions, banana pepper
Shredded Beef$12.00
Red onions, cheddar cheese, banana peppers
BTA$12.00
Bacon, tomato, avocado, salad greens, ancho sauce
Veggie Verde$12.00
Spinach, avocado, shredded carrots, onions, peppers, black beans, ancho sauce and parmesan cheese
Buffalo Chicken$12.00
Lettuce, tomatoes, blue cheese. dressing
Chicken Bacon Ranch$12.00
(Grilled or Crispy Chicken) lettuce, tomatoes, jack cheese

A la Carte

Taco$5.95
Fish Taco$7.99
Enchilada$5.99
Beef, chicken or cheese
Burrito$7.50
Beef, chicken or cheese
Chili Burrito$10.50
Burrito Grande$13.99
Beef or chicken w/sour cream
Tamale$6.99
Beef, chicken or vegetable
Empanada$6.99
Beef, chicken or chorizo
Tostada$6.79
Beef or chicken
Fajita$8.95
Steak or chicken w/ veggies, BBQ sauce & Pico de Gallo
Angus Burger$10.99
1/2 lb. w/ lettuce & tomato, French fries
Hummel Hot Dog$7.99
With french fries

Soups

Rockefeller Soup
Cream soup w/spinach, mushrooms & shrimp, topped w/croutons & cheese
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$7.50
Cajun Gumbo
Classic New Orleans style w/Andouille smoked sausage, shrimp, scallops & rice
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$7.50
Tortilla Soup
Tender bits of chicken in a tomato broth topped with crisp tortilla strips, cheese and fresh avocado slices
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$7.50

Salads

House Made Dressings: Creamy Garlic, Herbs & Spices, Bleu Cheese, Cilantro & Lime Vinaigrette

Primavera Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, carrots, peppers, parmesan & cilantro-lime vinaigrette
- Small$4.99
- Large$9.99
Baja Salad$15.99
Fresh vegetables sautéed in olive oil and white wine, served on baby greens, with sliced avocado. Choice of grilled chicken or grilled shrimp
- Chicken$14.99
- Shrimp$15.99
Monterrey Salad$8.99
Lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzo beans & shredded cheese
Southwestern Caesar Salad$10.50
Crisp romaine lettuce w/classic Caesar dressing, tossed w/black beans, onions, carrots, peppers & fried corn tortilla chips, topped w/Parmesan
Ensalada Fajita$11.99
Crisp romaine lettuce w/fajita vegetables, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes & shredded cheese, served in a large flour tortilla bowl
Southwestern Spinach Salad$12.99
Spinach and primavera veggies with black beans and bacon; choice of house dressing
House Salad$4.99
Small Monterrey Salad
Acapulco Taco Salad$11.99
Lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, radishes, cheese & spiced beef or shredded chicken; served in a flour tortilla shell

Salads Add Ons

Add Any of The Following Items to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken$4.75
Grilled Shrimp
- (5)$6.75
Cajun Chicken$4.75
Steak$4.99
Sea Scallops
- (5)$8.75

Vegetarian Dishes

Served with white rice and pinto beans

Vegetarian Hot Salad$16.99
Lettuce, steamed fajita veggies in a flour tortilla bowl with shredded cheddar, chopped tomatoes and onions, guacamole and sour cream garnish
Spinach & Mushroom Enchiladas
Topped with enchilada sauce or mole-verde sauce, chopped tomatoes and melted jack cheese
- 2 Pc$16.99
Veggie Burrito Verde$15.99
Fajita vegetables, lettuce and tomatoes in a large flour tortilla with enchilada sauce or mole-verde sauce and melted jack cheese

Beverages

Fresh Brewed Coffee$2.50
Regular or Decaf
Tea or Herbal Tea$2.50
Milk$2.50
Juice$2.50
Hot Chocolate$3.00
Coke$2.50
Diet Coke$2.50
Barq's Root Beer$2.50
Raspberry Iced Tea$2.50
Ginger Ale$2.50
Pink Lemonade$2.50
Iced Tea$2.50
Soda, Iced Tea & Lemonade Refills$1.00

Mexican Jarritos Soda

$2.75

Lemon-Lime
Strawberry
Orange
Grapefruit
Sangria
Fruit Punch
Pineapple

Side Orders

Jambalaya Rice$7.99
W/shrimp, chicken & sausage
Spanish Rice$3.25
White Basmati Rice$3.50
Spanish Rice & Beans$4.99
Pinto or Refried Beans$3.25
French Fries$3.50
Spicy Fries$3.99
Sweet Potato Fries$4.99
Tortillas
Warm flour or corn
- each$0.50
Green Chili Sour Cream$1.99
2 oz. garnish
Pico de Gallo or Salsa Verde$1.99
2 oz. garnish
Guacamole$2.50
2 oz. garnish

What 35 people are saying

Cuckoo's Nest reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

35 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were a party of ten on Mother’s Day. Nine meals came out and then our server had to ask what my father had ordered. It clearly was never made, we were more than halfway finished with our meals - my husband and brother and law were finished - and then my fathers meal came out. Not even a “sorry about that”. Mistakes happen, but take some accountability and offer an apology even if its not sincere. Food was mediocre. The rice was almost like a chinese fried rice. Drinks were good. Cant comment on the buffet. All in all I would not return.
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RobynW VIP
New York City31 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We were seated near the front door and it was freezing. I asked to be moved with elderly relatives but there were no other tables available. We sat and ate with our winter jackets on. Not fun. The food was fair - the fish tacos were dry; the chicken tacos bland but my husband enjoyed his cheeseburger. We won’t be back.
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KBBBB
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner for 6 people. Everything from drinks to apps to dinner and desserts were delicious!
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CarolP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on September 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server Sue. Kept us well informed. Fish tacos both grilled and fried excellent. Fajitas huge and delicious. Will go back for more great food.
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ChrisB
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Yes very good place to eat. Enjoyed the atmosphere and food was on point! Would go again
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Katy
New York City14 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed lunch with our dad at Cuckoo’s Nest in their outdoor dining area. The food was good, service was great, and we will definitely be back. I think the only negative was that there wasn’t much air flow in the outdoor area as it was fully enclosed aside from half of the roof, but the restaurant obviously can’t control the weather!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on May 13, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were seated for a 7:45 reservation but did not even get any water for 20 minutes. Our server did not bring our drinks for another 40 minutes and our meals were generally mediocre. This was very disappointing because we’ve been coming to the red for
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Stephanie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place, have been going here since I was a Kid. Great food, great drinks!
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Dori VIP
New York City23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was very accommodating and set us at a table. We were comfortable at. Service was excellent and the food was really good!
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OpenTable Diner
Naples1 review
3.0
Dined on March 10, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Joseph our server was great. Very kind and attentive. The margaritas tasted like sour mix. Food was ok.
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1712 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Additional information

Cross street
Route 1 and Spencer Plains Road
Neighborhood
Old Saybrook
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Additional parking in the rear and side gravel lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.cuckoosnest.biz/
Phone number
(860) 399-8189

Cuckoo's Nest

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Mexican Plates

Tacos (3)

Enchiladas$16.50

Tostadas$15.99

Burritos$16.50

Empanadas$17.50

Hot Salad Flour Tortilla Bowl$16.99

Street Tacos (3)

Chicken & Rice$17.50

Chimichanga Grande$17.99

Shrimp Tamales$18.99

Dinner Combinations

Tacos al Pastor$18.00

Burrito Grande$16.99

Sizzling Fajitas

Chicken$17.99

Steak$18.99

Chicken & Steak Combo$19.99

Shrimp & Asparagus$20.99

Shrimp & Scallops, Asparagus$22.99

Veggies$16.50

Fish Tacos

Fried Fish Tacos$17.99

Surf and Turf Tacos$20.99

Grilled Fish Tacos$18.50

Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos$19.50

House Specialties

Cajun Prime Rib

Grilled Jerk Chicken$17.99

Pasta Jambalaya$19.99

Cajun Chicken w/ Penne Pasta$18.99

Tuna Chimichurri$19.99

Blackened Whitefish$19.99

Cajun Garlic Shrimp & Scallops$22.99

Shrimp Ranchera Enchiladas$17.99

Appetizers

Original Nachos$9.99

Grilled Quesadilla$9.99

Connecticut Nachos$14.99

Mexskins$9.50

All Beef Chili$9.99

Chili con Carne

Chili con Queso$7.50

Guacamole

Fried Coconut Shrimp

Buffalo Wings$9.99

Cajun-Style Catfish Fingers$10.50

Wild Chilies$9.99

Mexican Pizza$10.99

Wraps

"Taco Truck" Burrito$12.00

Steak Bomb$12.00

Pulled Pork$12.00

Shredded Beef$12.00

BTA$12.00

Veggie Verde$12.00

Buffalo Chicken$12.00

Chicken Bacon Ranch$12.00

A la Carte

Taco$5.95

Fish Taco$7.99

Enchilada$5.99

Burrito$7.50

Chili Burrito$10.50

Burrito Grande$13.99

Tamale$6.99

Empanada$6.99

Tostada$6.79

Fajita$8.95

Angus Burger$10.99

Hummel Hot Dog$7.99

Soups

Rockefeller Soup

Cajun Gumbo

Tortilla Soup