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Southwest Cafe

109 Danbury Rd, Ste 6, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4109
203-431-3398
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Ranked #3 of 61 restaurants in Ridgefield
Cuisines: Southwestern, Mexican
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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- 3 Apr 2013
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Ridgefield, Connecticut
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13 reviews 13 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Great. Friendly staff, great food. Check their specials, they are really special. We go there a lot.

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7 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

I usually always eat at the southwest cafe for Saturday dinner, but today something happened that made me feel obliged to write a review. First off I arrived at around 7:00 and there was not many people there. I asked for a table close to the window, the waitress obliged and directed me to the table. I then ordered the... More

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South Salem, New York
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66 reviews 66 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Great tuna tacos with a spicy sause ! The tuna is very fresh and very tasty. Virtially all your favorite Mexican/Southwestern selections are on the menue. The service is excellent with great attention to your food and drink needs. The only drawback is.....it is very small and at times, noisy. Outdoor seating is available only during the warmer months.

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Ridgefield, CT.
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18 reviews 18 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

This has always been one of my favorite restaurants in town with a very nice lady at the helm Barbara Nevins!The food is absolutely Deliious and consistent.You can have your Southwest favorites and a few other very gourmet and weight conscious choices. The staff is always so kind and only there to make your day!

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Beijing, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Been going to this place occasionally for 25 years. The food is better now, but it is not exceptional Mexican. But for a suburban CT town, it is just fine, thanks! Generous portions, healthy margaritas, and more than Tex Mex. They have a few real Mexican asada dishes etc that you would find in fine dining places in Mexico City.... More

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Connecticut
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Southwest Cafe is a charming little restaurant that feels just like New Mexico. Interesting art and artifacts. The food is wonderful and reasonably priced. The butternut squash soup is particularly good with a sweet flavor and nice consistency. Their chicken mango enchiladas, salmon fajitas, and flat iron steak fajitas are my favorites. A very nice place for lunch or dinner.... More

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Morehead City, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

I absolutely love this restaurant! The manager, Trish is a gem - the waitstaff are a pleasure and very curtious. Margaritas are wonderful and of course, so is the food. A must while in Ridgefield.

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STAMFORD
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20 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

I like this place! A cozy little place, the decor is authenticly New Mexican. I lived in Colorado, Arizona, & New Mexico for 17 years & Southwest Cafe reminds me of Santa Fe. The food is mostly Mexican, but they bring in real Hatch chiles from New Mexico once a year. If you know about fire-roasted Hatch chiles then you... More

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Ridgefield, Connecticut
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12 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013 via mobile

Such a fantastic lunch spot in Ridgefield in the warmer months. They have this little outdoor patio that you can sit at which is perfect! Their salads are fantastic! The inside is decorated very nicely! It is a little dark inside for lunch but the food makes it worth it!

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katonah, new york
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Southwest Cafe is a nice little cozy cafe in Ridgefield, with good food and drinks. There is also an outdoor seating area, where it is fun to sit in the good weather.

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