Southwest Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Southwest Cafe, the go-to destination for lovers of authentic southwestern cuisine in Ridgefield, CT. Nestled at 109 Danbury Rd, this vibrant eatery promises an unforgettable culinary adventure. Expect hearty portions of flavor-packed dishes, meticulously crafted with fresh ingredients.
Dive into their celebrated enchiladas, represented as a crowd favorite, often paired with delightful sides like rice and beans. Or, savor the refreshing avocado tostada, a must-try that garners rave reviews for its freshness and vibrant flavors. The seasonal Hatch Chile specials bring a delightful surprise, combining the thrill of mild and spicy in a roulette-style offering.
- Exceptional service where staff treats you like family
- Accommodating for families and large groups with efficient takeout options
- Available outdoor seating to enhance your dining experience
At Southwest Cafe, each meal is not just food; it’s an experience crafted for comfort and joy.
LUNCH/DINNER - APPETIZERS
GUACAMOLE SHARE
Our classic guacamole of avocado, lime, and salt, topped with pico de gallo.
GUACAMOLE INDIVIDUAL
CHILI - CUP
Chili of the Day, topped wth pico de gallo, queso fresco, and sour cream.
CHILI - BOWL
Chili of the Day, topped wth pico de gallo, queso fresco, and sour cream.
NACHOS GRANDE
Crispy corn tortilla chips, three cheeses, pinto beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, mild tomato salsa, pickled jalapenos.
QUESO FUNDIDO
Fire roasted poblano chiles, roasted mushrooms, roasted garlic cloves, four melty cheeses, with corn tortillas.
GREEN CHILE CORNBREAD
with agave butter.
SWEET PLANTAINS
crema, queso fresco
EMAPANADAS
Fried pastry turnover, chipotle braised chicken tinga, onion, tomato, and cheese, served with sweet chile sauce
GREEN CHILE BOWL
GREEN CHILE CUP
TACOS
corn tortillas guacamole queso fresco pico de gallo lettuce
ENCHILADAS
pulled chicken, beef, pork, vegetable or beyond meat white corn tortillas cheese choice of red, green or xmas sauce
BURRITO
pulled chicken, beef, pork, vegetable or beyond meat flour tortilla pinto beans cheese red, green or xmas sauce
CHIMECHANGA
pulled chicken, beef, pork, vegetable or beyond meat crispy flour tortilla cheese green chile guacamole sour cream pico de gallo
CHALUPA
pulled chicken, beef, pork, vegetable, or beyond meat crispy corn tortilla boats cheese sour cream guacamole salsa
FLAUTAS
three crispy corn tortilla flutes chicken & cheese guacamole sour cream
RELLENOS
batter fried anaheim chile filled with jack cheese red, green or xmas sauce
COMBO 2
COMBO 3
LUNCH/DINNER - NEW MEXICAN
LUNCH/DINNER - SPECIALTY TACOS
SHRIMP TACO
CHURRASCO STEAK TACO
grilled flat iron steak chimichurri guacamole queso fresco
GRILLED CHIX TACO
romaine pico de gallo guacamole poblano buttermilk dressing manchego cheese
CHICKEN FAJITA
peppers & onions zucchini broccolini jalapeno guacamole lime lettuce pico de gallo tortillas
SHRIMP FAJITA
peppers & onions zucchini broccolini jalapeno guacamole lime lettuce pico de gallo tortillas
STEAK FAJITA
peppers & onions zucchini broccolini jalapeno guacamole lime lettuce pico de gallo tortillas
VEGGIE FAJITA
peppers & onions zucchini broccolini jalapeno guacamole lime lettuce pico de gallo tortillas
HALF STEAK\ SHRIMP FAJITA
HALF STEAK\ CHICKEN FAJITA
SALMON FAJITA
LUNCH/DINNER - FAJITAS
LUNCH/DINNER - ENTREES
CARNE ASADA CON RAJAS
carmalized onions & hatch chiles, fingerling potatoes, cabrales bue cheese and shitake mushrooms
SOUTHWEST BOWL
rice black beans corn green chiles vegetables pico de gallo avocado red or green chile sauce crema
GRILLED SALMON ENTREE
vegetables ginger lime rice sweet chile glaze
GREEN CHILE STEW
CARNE COLORADO
OVER RICE OR A BURRITO STEAK RED CHILE ONIONS JALAPENOS
SHRIMP AND POSOLE
sauteed posole summer squash tomatillo-chile de arbol pan sauce topped with avocado salsa
STACKED BEEF ENCHILADAS
LAYERED WITH 3 CHEESE, SMOOTHERED IN RED CHILE, TOPPED WITH FRIED EGG
CHEESE QUESADILLA
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
CHIX & MANGO QUESADILLA
basil pesto chipotle sauce
CHORIZO & GREEN CHILE QUESADILLA
BBQ PORK QUESADILLA
pulled pork bourbon bbq sauce
VEGGIE QUESADILLA
seasonal veggies goat cheese
SMALL QUESADILLA
STEAK QUESADILLA
SHRIMP QUESADILLA
BEYOND MEAT QUESADILLA
BEEF QUESADILLA
LUNCH/DINNER - QUESADILLAS
LUNCH/DINNER - SALADS
SOUTHWEST SALAD
mixed greens corn black beans tomato queso fresco lime dressing
CAESAR SALAD
romaine hearts manchego cheese tomato avocado poblano buttermilk dressing
ARUGULA SALAD
jicama goat cheese pepitas avocado radish tequila dressing
CHOP SALAD
romaine, cabbage, pico de gallo, cucumber quinoa, three cheese blend, mixed seasonal veg, toasted pepitas, dijon agave dressing
AVOCADO TOSTADA
crispy corn tortilla topped with guacamole, black beans, poblano chiles, romaine, pico de gallo, queso fresco, poblano buttermilk dressing
SMALL SALAD
KIDS CHEESE QUESADILLA
flour tortilla side rice
KIDS CHICKEN QUESADILLA
KIDS FLAUTAS
KIDS TACO
crispy corn tortilla cheese rice
KIDS FAJITA
flour tortilla shredded cheese fries
KIDS BURRITO
flour tortilla pinto beans cheese rice
KIDS Chips And Cheese
LUNCH/DINNER - KIDS
LUNCH/DINNER - DESSERTS
FLAN
Keylime
BREAD PUDDING
TRES LECHES
SIDE GUAC
SIDE SOUR
SIDE RED
SIDE GREEN
SIDE PINTO BEANS
SIDE BLACK BEANS
SIDE RICE
RICE & PINTO COMBO
RICE & BLACK COMBO
SIDE FRIES
Extra Salsa
8 Oz SALSA
XTRA CHIPS & SALSA
LARGE SALSA
MEDIUM SALSA
SIDE AVOCADO
SIDE FLOUR TORTILLA
SIDE JALAPENOS
SIDE VEGGIES
SIDE CHEESE
SIDE CORN TORTILLA
XRTA PC SHRIMP
Side Pico
FRIED EGG
LUNCH/DINNER - SIDES
APPETIZERS
GUACAMOLE SHARE
Our classic guacamole of avocado, lime, and salt, topped with pico de gallo.
GUACAMOLE INDIVIDUAL
CHILI - CUP
Chili of the Day, topped wth pico de gallo, queso fresco, and sour cream.
CHILI - BOWL
Chili of the Day, topped wth pico de gallo, queso fresco, and sour cream.
NACHOS GRANDE
Crispy corn tortilla chips, three cheeses, pinto beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, mild tomato salsa, pickled jalapenos.
QUESO FUNDIDO
Fire roasted poblano chiles, roasted mushrooms, roasted garlic cloves, four melty cheeses, with corn tortillas.
GREEN CHILE CORNBREAD
with agave butter.
SWEET PLANTAINS
crema, queso fresco
EMAPANADAS
Fried pastry turnover, chipotle braised chicken tinga, onion, tomato, and cheese, served with sweet chile sauce
GREEN CHILE BOWL
GREEN CHILE CUP
TACOS
corn tortillas guacamole queso fresco pico de gallo lettuce
ENCHILADAS
pulled chicken, beef, pork, vegetable or beyond meat white corn tortillas cheese choice of red, green or xmas sauce
BURRITO
pulled chicken, beef, pork, vegetable or beyond meat flour tortilla pinto beans cheese red, green or xmas sauce
CHIMECHANGA
pulled chicken, beef, pork, vegetable or beyond meat crispy flour tortilla cheese green chile guacamole sour cream pico de gallo
CHALUPA
pulled chicken, beef, pork, vegetable, or beyond meat crispy corn tortilla boats cheese sour cream guacamole salsa
FLAUTAS
three crispy corn tortilla flutes chicken & cheese guacamole sour cream
RELLENOS
batter fried anaheim chile filled with jack cheese red, green or xmas sauce
COMBO 2
COMBO 3
NEW MEXICAN
SPECIALTY TACOS
SHRIMP TACO
CHURRASCO STEAK TACO
grilled flat iron steak chimichurri guacamole queso fresco
GRILLED CHIX TACO
romaine pico de gallo guacamole poblano buttermilk dressing manchego cheese
CHICKEN FAJITA
peppers & onions zucchini broccolini jalapeno guacamole lime lettuce pico de gallo tortillas
SHRIMP FAJITA
peppers & onions zucchini broccolini jalapeno guacamole lime lettuce pico de gallo tortillas
STEAK FAJITA
peppers & onions zucchini broccolini jalapeno guacamole lime lettuce pico de gallo tortillas
VEGGIE FAJITA
peppers & onions zucchini broccolini jalapeno guacamole lime lettuce pico de gallo tortillas
HALF STEAK\ SHRIMP FAJITA
HALF STEAK\ CHICKEN FAJITA
SALMON FAJITA
FAJITAS
ENTREES
CARNE ASADA CON RAJAS
carmalized onions & hatch chiles, fingerling potatoes, cabrales bue cheese and shitake mushrooms
SOUTHWEST BOWL
rice black beans corn green chiles vegetables pico de gallo avocado red or green chile sauce crema
GRILLED SALMON ENTREE
vegetables ginger lime rice sweet chile glaze
GREEN CHILE STEW
CARNE COLORADO
OVER RICE OR A BURRITO STEAK RED CHILE ONIONS JALAPENOS
SHRIMP AND POSOLE
sauteed posole summer squash tomatillo-chile de arbol pan sauce topped with avocado salsa
STACKED BEEF ENCHILADAS
LAYERED WITH 3 CHEESE, SMOOTHERED IN RED CHILE, TOPPED WITH FRIED EGG
CHEESE QUESADILLA
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
CHIX & MANGO QUESADILLA
basil pesto chipotle sauce
CHORIZO & GREEN CHILE QUESADILLA
BBQ PORK QUESADILLA
pulled pork bourbon bbq sauce
VEGGIE QUESADILLA
seasonal veggies goat cheese
SMALL QUESADILLA
STEAK QUESADILLA
SHRIMP QUESADILLA
BEYOND MEAT QUESADILLA
BEEF QUESADILLA
QUESADILLAS
SALADS
SOUTHWEST SALAD
mixed greens corn black beans tomato queso fresco lime dressing
CAESAR SALAD
romaine hearts manchego cheese tomato avocado poblano buttermilk dressing
ARUGULA SALAD
jicama goat cheese pepitas avocado radish tequila dressing
CHOP SALAD
romaine, cabbage, pico de gallo, cucumber quinoa, three cheese blend, mixed seasonal veg, toasted pepitas, dijon agave dressing
AVOCADO TOSTADA
crispy corn tortilla topped with guacamole, black beans, poblano chiles, romaine, pico de gallo, queso fresco, poblano buttermilk dressing
SMALL SALAD
KIDS CHEESE QUESADILLA
flour tortilla side rice
KIDS CHICKEN QUESADILLA
KIDS FLAUTAS
KIDS TACO
crispy corn tortilla cheese rice
KIDS FAJITA
flour tortilla shredded cheese fries
KIDS BURRITO
flour tortilla pinto beans cheese rice
KIDS Chips And Cheese
KIDS
DESSERTS
FLAN
Keylime
BREAD PUDDING
TRES LECHES
SIDE GUAC
SIDE SOUR
SIDE RED
SIDE GREEN
SIDE PINTO BEANS
SIDE BLACK BEANS
SIDE RICE
RICE & PINTO COMBO
RICE & BLACK COMBO
SIDE FRIES
Extra Salsa
8 Oz SALSA
XTRA CHIPS & SALSA
LARGE SALSA
MEDIUM SALSA
SIDE AVOCADO
SIDE FLOUR TORTILLA
SIDE JALAPENOS
SIDE VEGGIES
SIDE CHEESE
SIDE CORN TORTILLA
XRTA PC SHRIMP
Side Pico
FRIED EGG
SIDES
DINNER SPECIALS - DINNER SPECIALS
WATERMELON SALAD
ENFRIJOLADAS RANCHERAS
SALMON TACOS
WATERMELON SALAD
ENFRIJOLADAS RANCHERAS
SALMON TACOS
DINNER SPECIALS
DRINKS - MARGARITAS
Classic Margarita
Cadillac Margarita
Skinny Margarita
SPICY MARGARITA
POMEGRANATE SKINNY
BLOOD ORANGE SKINNY
PRICKLY PEAR
Coconut Marg
CORONA
PACIFICO
N/A BEER
CIDER
DAMM DAURA
XX
NOD HILL
IPA
CRAFT CAN
DRINKS - BEER
DRINKS - WINE - Glass Wine - Glass White
Frontera Chard
Frontera Pinot Grigio
MATUA SAV BLANC
St Francis Chardonnay
Rose
Prosecco
TERRAZAS
Riesling
VIHNO VERDE
Frontera Chard
Frontera Pinot Grigio
MATUA SAV BLANC
St Francis Chardonnay
Rose
Prosecco
TERRAZAS
Riesling
VIHNO VERDE
DRINKS - WINE - Glass White
DRINKS - WINE - Bottle Wine - Bottle Red
BTL Pinot Noir
BTL Josh Cabernet
BTL Malbec
BTL Campo Viejo
BTL TERRAZAS CHARD
BTL Rose
BTL Riesling
Bottle Les Charmes
DRINKS - WINE - Bottle Wine - Bottle White
DRINKS - WINE - Bottle Red
BTL Pinot Noir
BTL Josh Cabernet
BTL Malbec
BTL Campo Viejo
BTL TERRAZAS CHARD
BTL Rose
BTL Riesling
Bottle Les Charmes
DRINKS - WINE - Bottle White
DRINKS - Glass Wine - Glass White
Frontera Chard
Frontera Pinot Grigio
MATUA SAV BLANC
St Francis Chardonnay
Rose
Prosecco
TERRAZAS
Riesling
VIHNO VERDE
Frontera Chard
Frontera Pinot Grigio
MATUA SAV BLANC
St Francis Chardonnay
Rose
Prosecco
TERRAZAS
Riesling
VIHNO VERDE
DRINKS - Glass White
DRINKS - Bottle Wine - Bottle Red
BTL Pinot Noir
BTL Josh Cabernet
BTL Malbec
BTL Campo Viejo
BTL TERRAZAS CHARD
BTL Rose
BTL Riesling
Bottle Les Charmes
DRINKS - Bottle Wine - Bottle White
DRINKS - Bottle Red
BTL Pinot Noir
BTL Josh Cabernet
BTL Malbec
BTL Campo Viejo
BTL TERRAZAS CHARD
BTL Rose
BTL Riesling
Bottle Les Charmes
DRINKS - Bottle White
DRINKS - SPECIALTY DRINKS
RANCH WATER
Cosmo
Special Drink
Running Drink
Classic Margarita
Cadillac Margarita
Skinny Margarita
SPICY MARGARITA
POMEGRANATE SKINNY
BLOOD ORANGE SKINNY
PRICKLY PEAR
Coconut Marg
MARGARITAS
BEER
CORONA
PACIFICO
N/A BEER
CIDER
DAMM DAURA
XX
NOD HILL
IPA
CRAFT CAN
Frontera Chard
Frontera Pinot Grigio
MATUA SAV BLANC
St Francis Chardonnay
Rose
Prosecco
TERRAZAS
Riesling
VIHNO VERDE
WINE - Glass Wine - Glass White
WINE - Glass White
Frontera Chard
Frontera Pinot Grigio
MATUA SAV BLANC
St Francis Chardonnay
Rose
Prosecco
TERRAZAS
Riesling
VIHNO VERDE
BTL Pinot Noir
BTL Josh Cabernet
BTL Malbec
BTL Campo Viejo
WINE - Bottle Wine - Bottle Red
WINE - Bottle Wine - Bottle White
BTL TERRAZAS CHARD
BTL Rose
BTL Riesling
Bottle Les Charmes
BTL Pinot Noir
BTL Josh Cabernet
BTL Malbec
BTL Campo Viejo
WINE - Bottle Red
WINE - Bottle White
BTL TERRAZAS CHARD
BTL Rose
BTL Riesling
Bottle Les Charmes
Frontera Chard
Frontera Pinot Grigio
MATUA SAV BLANC
St Francis Chardonnay
Rose
Prosecco
TERRAZAS
Riesling
VIHNO VERDE
Glass Wine - Glass White
Glass White
Frontera Chard
Frontera Pinot Grigio
MATUA SAV BLANC
St Francis Chardonnay
Rose
Prosecco
TERRAZAS
Riesling
VIHNO VERDE
BTL Pinot Noir
BTL Josh Cabernet
BTL Malbec
BTL Campo Viejo
Bottle Wine - Bottle Red
Bottle Wine - Bottle White
BTL TERRAZAS CHARD
BTL Rose
BTL Riesling
Bottle Les Charmes
BTL Pinot Noir
BTL Josh Cabernet
BTL Malbec
BTL Campo Viejo
Bottle Red
Bottle White
BTL TERRAZAS CHARD
BTL Rose
BTL Riesling
Bottle Les Charmes
RANCH WATER
Cosmo
Special Drink
Running Drink
SPECIALTY DRINKS
FAMILY STYLE - FAMILY STYLE FAJITAS
FAM STYLE CHICKEN FAJITA
includes chips & salsa, rice, beans, lime lettuce, peppers & onions, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, guacamole, flour tortillas and churros with chocolate & dulce de leche sauce
FAM STYLE VEGGIE FAJITA
FAM STYLE STEAK FAJITA
FAM STYLE SHRIMP FAJITA
FAM STYLE SALMON FAJITA
ADD 1 CHICKEN FAJITA
ADD 1 VEGETABLE FAJITA
ADD 1 STEAK FAJITA
ADD 1 SHRIMP FAJITA
ADD 1 SALMON FAJITA
FAM STYLE CHIX ENCHILADA
8 enchiladas with choice of red, green or xmas sauce, cheese,corn tortillas. includes chips & salsa, rice, beans, lime lettuce, pico de gallo, and churros with chocolate & dulce de leche sauce
FAM STYLE BEEF ENCHILADA
FAM STYLE PORK ENCHILADA
FAM STYLE VEG ENCHILADA
ADD 1
FAMILY STYLE - FAMILY STYLE ENCHILADAS
FAMILY STYLE - FAMILY STYLE TACOS
FAM STYLE CHIX TACO
mix & match shredded chicken, beef, pork or veggies. with corn tortillas, guacamole pico de gallo & queso fresco. includes chips & salsa, rice & beans, churros with chocolate & dulce de leche
FAM STYLE BEEF TACO
FAM STYLE PORK TACO
FAM STYLE VEG TACO
ADD 1
F.S. QUINOA & VEGETABLE WRAP
F.S. CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
F.S. FLAT IRON STEAK WRAP
ADD 1
ADD 1 STEAK
FAMILY STYLE - FAMILY STYLE SALADS & WRAPS
FAMILY STYLE FAJITAS
FAM STYLE CHICKEN FAJITA
includes chips & salsa, rice, beans, lime lettuce, peppers & onions, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, guacamole, flour tortillas and churros with chocolate & dulce de leche sauce
FAM STYLE VEGGIE FAJITA
FAM STYLE STEAK FAJITA
FAM STYLE SHRIMP FAJITA
FAM STYLE SALMON FAJITA
ADD 1 CHICKEN FAJITA
ADD 1 VEGETABLE FAJITA
ADD 1 STEAK FAJITA
ADD 1 SHRIMP FAJITA
ADD 1 SALMON FAJITA
FAM STYLE CHIX ENCHILADA
8 enchiladas with choice of red, green or xmas sauce, cheese,corn tortillas. includes chips & salsa, rice, beans, lime lettuce, pico de gallo, and churros with chocolate & dulce de leche sauce
FAM STYLE BEEF ENCHILADA
FAM STYLE PORK ENCHILADA
FAM STYLE VEG ENCHILADA
ADD 1
FAMILY STYLE ENCHILADAS
FAMILY STYLE TACOS
FAM STYLE CHIX TACO
mix & match shredded chicken, beef, pork or veggies. with corn tortillas, guacamole pico de gallo & queso fresco. includes chips & salsa, rice & beans, churros with chocolate & dulce de leche