Cuckoo's Nest

Cuckoo's Nest Now celebrating 50 Years In Tacos!! Visit us at http://www.cuckoosnest.biz. What's more, it's a place where families love to bring their kids.
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Cuckoo's Nest is a longtime, locally loved restaurant known for our eclectic Mexican, Tex-Mex and Cajun-inspired cuisine in a casual, lively atmosphere. Cuckoo's Nest was opened in 1976, amidst Hurricane Belle, by Jim Fitzpatrick, a young Irish entrepreneur. His friends all thought him, "Cuckoo," for taking on this venture on the Connecticut Shoreline. For over three decades, Fitzpatrick grew his

establishment to boast numerous, "Best Mexican," awards, in state and local magazines. In April of 2013, after 36 years of business, the Cuckoo's Nest was turned over to new owners, Heather Emanuelson and Edmilison Souza. Heather had been serving The Nest for 15 years, starting as a server while Edmilison started at the restaurant as a dishwasher in October 1994. Today, after numerous expansions, the Cuckoo's Nest is composed of unique dining areas on two floors, an outdoor patio and bar, and an intimate indoor bar area. A dedicated and diverse staff of professionals serves as many as 3,500 meals in any given week, and menu items range from favorite Mexican dishes, Cajun and Creole, to unique specialties to please any palate. The decor of the restaurant is rich with antique, farm-worn New England ephemera alongside colorful artifacts from south of the border, creating a surprisingly comfortable – and somewhat cuckoo – ambience. The restaurant has also built a patronage that is similarly eclectic, serving great food and beverages at reasonable prices to people from all walks of life. As original owner, Jim Fitzpatrick, puts it, "This place draws a living library of individuals, including carpenters, teachers, clerks, doctors, lawyers and Indian chiefs." It's not surprising that folks up and down the shoreline, and those just passing through, find the Cuckoo's Nest so worthwhile and lovably cuckoo!

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Save the Date!

Coming soon on September 8th starts our Fall Cocktail Season. Come on down after the Labor Day to get yours! Let’s get C...
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Coming soon on September 8th starts our Fall Cocktail Season. Come on down after the Labor Day to get yours! Let’s get Cuckoo!

🍁Maple Bottom: A maple, peach bourbon smash with a hint of mint.
🍎Apple of my Lime: Apple C***r Margarita
🍂Gourd & Glory: An Apple, Pumpkin punch with Bumbu Rum and a Josh Cellars Cabernet floater
🍐Mule de Pera: A spiced Pear Mexican Mule with Espolon Anejo
🔥Autumn Ember: Los Siete Mezcal Honey, Ginger spiced delight
🎃Basic Witch-tini: A Pumpkin Espresso Martini

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Why choose one margarita when you can have a whole flight? 😏🍹✈️ Grab your crew and taste your way through our Patrón Mar...
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08/24/2026
A Heartfelt Thank YouFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 50 incredible years ...
08/12/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 50 incredible years in business with us!
To our amazing staff—past and present—thank you for your hard work, dedication, loyalty, and for helping make this restaurant what it is today. You are truly the heart and soul of our business, and we could not have reached this milestone without you.
To our wonderful customers, friends, family, and community—thank you for filling our 50th Anniversary Fiesta with so much love, laughter, and incredible energy. For five decades, you have supported us, shared meals with us, celebrated special moments with us, and allowed us to be a part of your lives. We are beyond grateful for every visit, every smile, and every memory.
Celebrating 50 years is an extraordinary milestone, but celebrating it surrounded by the people who have made the journey so special made it truly unforgettable.
Thank you for 50 amazing years—and for helping us look forward to many more!
With love and gratitude,
Heather & Eddie
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Now serving delicious horchata! Great on its own or spice it up with some Bumbu rum.Yum!
08/10/2026

Now serving delicious horchata! Great on its own or spice it up with some Bumbu rum.Yum!

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COME PARTY WITH US TODAY‼️‼️‼️

1712 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook 🕺🕺🕺

🌟This Sunday we are celebrating 50 years of serving up your favorite tacos, margaritas, and memories—and we want YOU to ...
08/03/2026

🌟This Sunday we are celebrating 50 years of serving up your favorite tacos, margaritas, and memories—and we want YOU to celebrate with us!🎉

All day party with live music, a mechanic bull, tequila tasting, and more‼️

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1712 Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT
06475

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 9pm
Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+18603998189

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