Specials:
Thursday & Saturday nights live music

And.. Southwest Cafe's Annual Birthday Bash -1st Tuesday & Wednesday of August every year.

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Hatch Chilis!


More info for them all on the
Happenin's of the Month Page!


Lots of New Specials
109 Danbury Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Telephone: 203-431-3398
Email: babsswc@aol.com
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Hours at Southwest Cafe:

Lunch - Monday - Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dinner - Sunday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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$50.00 each signed by
R.C. Gorman

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History of Southwest Cafe
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This little cafe tucked away in the Copps Hill Common was opened in 1987 by Barbara Nevins. When she moved here from her home in New Mexico she brought her love of the Santa Fe cuisine with her to her sometimes referred to as "A little hole in the wall" Southwest Cafe. Having lived in Taos,swcbar.jpg (19200 bytes) New Mexico, she visits there every year in the Hatch Chile Season - August - September to bring back 500 lbs of hand chosen New Mexican Greens to be raised, peeled and then made into Daily Specials through January. The food reflects the local cuisine in Northern New Mexico. The Southwest ambience of the cafe can be credited much to the two renowned artist's and personal friends of Barbara, R.C. Gorman and Dennis Haggerty, whos visions enhance the walls of the little cafe - pictures, hand painted envelopes. Barbara works on new specials! Join the cafe for "A Hot Night of Madness & Mariachis Under the Stars" when it celebrates it's birthday every year in the beginning of August.

 

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Type of Cuisine: Santa Fe/Southwest/Mexican
Seating: 60 with Outside Patio
Dress: Casual
Ambience: Friendly, cozy
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Price Range: Lunch $7.95 - $11.95
Dinner $9.95 - $14.95

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Scenic Area - Town of Ridgefield x   Special Tequilas x  
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Menus

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The pictures in our menus were made by my friend R.C. Gorman
Lunch Menu | Dinner Menu | Children's Menu | LingoTortilla Wraps

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New Mexican Green Chile: Native of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. Used as a sauce, soup or stew - No meat, No beans - just the flavor of roasted mild poblano chile in our own award winning recipe.
New Mexican Red Chile: Our favorite to top cheese enchiladas and colorado tostadas, this spicy, smoky sauce is made from rich, Chimayo dried red chilies, blended with a touch of red hot cayenne.
Pico de gallo: Very spicy fresh salsa made from jalapeņos, tomatoes, chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice.
Salsa: Fresh cooked, fiery red, our homemade salsa is a local favorite for chip dipping, and as a dressing for some of our entrees. Chunks of fresh onion, chile peppers and tomato float in a peppery, yet cooly refreshing, sea of fresh spice.
Tortillas: Wholesome flour, or sun dried blue, white or yellow corn, the tortilla is to the Southwestern meal what bread is to others. Stuffed, fried crisp, or layered flat this delicious essential is the base for many entrees.
Refried Beans: Not really fried twice, refried beans are actually just well cooked pinot beans. We cook ours with margarine, never lard, and flavor them with cumin.

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Catering: Southwest Cafe will provide large trays of foods for large groups of people off premise. (No service incl) Lunch, Dinner and Children's Menu available. Call for more information.

 

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Maps: | Directions:

In Ridgefield:
Going South on Rt. 35 (Danbury Rd.) - Follow to Copps Hill Center (approx. 3 miles). Southwest Cafe is located on the right at 109 Danbury Rd. in the Copps Hill Common just after the Copps Hill Center.

Going North on Rt. 35 - Follow through town to Copps Hill Common. Southwest Cafe is located at 109 Danbury Rd on the left just before Copps Hill Center.

From Danbury and points North:
Int. 84 south/west or Int. 84 north/east to Route 7 - Ridgefield/Norwalk exit. Follow Rt. 7 to Rt. 35 (look for Belzoni Grill Restaurant). Make a right onto Rt. 35 (Danbury Rd.). Follow to Copps Hill Center (approx. 3 miles). Southwest Cafe is located on the right at 109 Danbury Rd. in the Copps Hill Common just after the Copps Hill Center.

From Norwalk, Westport and Int.95:
Rt.7 North to Rt. 102 in Branchville. Make a left onto Rt. 102 & follow all the way to the end. Make a right onto Rt. 35. Follow through town to Copps Hill Common. Southwest Cafe is located at 109 Danbury Rd on the left just before Copps Hill Center.

From Wilton & New Canaan:
Rt. 33 or Rt. 106 to Rt. 35. Follow through town to Copps Hill Common. Southwest Cafe is located at 109 Danbury Rd on the left just before Copps Hill Center.

From Fairfield:
Rt. 57 North to Rt. 107. Make a left and follow to Rt. 7. Make a right. Follow to Rt. 102 and make a left. Follow all the way to the end. Make a right onto Rt. 35. Follow through town to Copps Hill Common.   Southwest Cafe is located at 109 Danbury Rd on the left. just before Copps Hill Center.

Merritt Parkway Northbound:
Exit 41/Rt. 33 to Rt. 7. Follow Rt. 7 North to Rt. 102 in Branchville. Make a left onto Rt. 102 & follow all the way to the end. Make a right onto Rt. 35. Follow through town to Copps Hill Common. Southwest Cafe is located at 109 Danbury Rd on the left just before Copps Hill Center.

Merritt Parkway Southbound:
Exit 42/Rt. 57 North. Follow Rt. 57 North to Rt. 107. Make a left and follow to Rt. 7. Make a right. Follow to Rt. 102 and make a left. Follow all the way to the end. Make a right onto Rt. 35. Follow through town to Copps Hill Common. Southwest Cafe is located at 109 Danbury Rd on the left just before Copps Hill Center.

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