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Bodega Taco Bar
1700 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Closed Mondays. The bar runs an hour or two past the kitchen — to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4 PM – 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 PM – 10 PM |
| Thursday | 4 PM – 10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9 PM |
Happy hour
Tue–Fri 4 PM – 6 PM
Bar seating only. Margaritas, mojito and spritz $8; antojitos $3.75–$9. Taco Tuesday is separate — all day, dine in, $1 off every taco and a $9 Bodegarita.
Brunch
Sat–Sun 11:30 AM – 3 PM
Saturday and Sunday, as they publish it themselves.
Menu
Guacamole
Slapped to order.
- Bodega Original
- Double Original Guac
- Orange Habanero
- Bodega Chips & House Pico
- Guac & Pico Combo
Antojitos
(ahn-toh-hee-tohs) “little cravings”
- Ceviche TiraditoFresh hamachi, mango habanero citrus marinade, avocado, serrano, red onion, plantain chips
- Queso FundidoGooey melted cheese fusion served with a warm flour tortilla
- Sweet Chili Duck NachosDuck carnitas, cotija cheese, cranberry-jalapeño salsa
- Pork Belly ArepaFresh corn cake with hoisin glazed pork belly, green onion
- Tuna TostadaFresh tuna tartare, avocado mash, chipotle aioli, crispy cilantro
- Mozzarella Fry CheesePanko crust, chipotle tomato sauce, epazote
- Bodega Blistered Brussels SproutsAgave-habanero glaze
- Street Corn EloteGrilled corn off cob, cotija cheese, chili powder, citrus aioli
- Roasted Chicken SoupPozole, red chili, crunchy garnish
Tacos
(tah-koh) Soft corn tortillas “nixtamal” — sub a lettuce cup.
- BajaPanko crusted mahi mahi, pico, lemon aioli
- Cochinita PibilSlow cooked pork, refried beans, pickled red onion, cilantro
- GambasSeared ancho chili shrimp, cucumber-mango salsa, chipotle mayo
- Ya MonJerk chicken, crispy kale, platanos
- Pork CarnitasCrispy potatoes, onion, serrano-avocado crema, cilantro
- Rajas VeggieKale, peppers, onions, corn, poblano, queso fresco
- ArgentinoHanger steak asada, charred onion, salsa de chili de arbol, cilantro
- AmericanoSeasoned ground beef, manchego cheese, salsa de russa, crispy taco
- Chicken TingaTomato braised chicken, cotija cheese, mexican crema
- Duck MechadoCabbage slaw, creamy jalapeño-avocado dressing
- Seared TunaCrushed avocado, ginger carrots, sriracha aioli
- Taco SaladAny taco on a chopped salad
Oaxaca Street Style Tacos
- Brisket2 griddled corn tortillas with smoked brisket, oaxaca cheese, with warm birria consommé
- Mushroom2 griddled flour tortillas stuffed with portobello mushrooms, caramelized onion, roasted poblano peppers, oaxaca cheese
Birria
(beer-e-a) “to roast”
- Birria DillaPasilla beef, fresh corn tortilla, queso cotija y oaxaca, pasilla consommé
- Birria NachoPulled birria, cascabel sauce, mexican cheese, crispy corn chips, avocado mousse, jalapeño, crema
- Korean Short Rib PlaceroGlazed short rib, birria broth, cheesy flour tortilla, cucumber-jalapeño salad, chili peanuts, sesame seeds
Fajitas
(fa-hee-tas) “little belt”. Chipotle vegetable mix: peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatillos, oaxaca cheese fundido, spring onion toreados, crema, flour tortillas.
- Hangar Steak
- Ancho Shrimp
- Grilled Chicken
- Chicken & Steak
- Chicken & Shrimp
- Steak & Shrimp
Platos
(plah-toe) “principal plates”
- Camarones “Enchilados”Spicy shrimp, mango-jicama salad, arroz con crema mexicana
- Double Smash BurgerCaramelized onion, muenster cheese, tomato, agave roasted jalapeño, russa sauce, brioche bun
- Carne AsadaGrilled hanger steak, roasted potatoes, grilled onion, salsa macha
- Salmon al PastorAtlantic salmon, grilled pineapple, cabbage-radish-jicama salad, toasted pepitas, guajillo dressing
- Tuna PokeAvocado, mango, chili ponzu, choice of bodega rice or lettuce cups
- Duck Carnitas EnchiladasTender duck carnitas, rolled corn tortilla, poblano-tomatillo sauce, jalapeño-jack cheese, crema, queso fresco, crispy brussels sprouts
Ensaladas
(ehn-sah-lah-dah) “salads”
- Chopped SaladRomaine, corn, black beans, peppers, cucumber, avocado, carrots, tomato salsita
- Mexico Caesar SaladBaby gem, avocado, charred cherry tomato, parmesan dressing, garlic crumbs
- Massaged Kale SaladKabocha squash, queso cotija, chilified peanuts, lemon-poblano dressing
- Salad AdditionsGrilled chicken, seared ancho shrimp, grilled salmon, steak
Burritos, Bowls & Quesadillas
- BurritosRice, beans, pico, queso fresco, avocado, crema, regular or rojo sauce
- Burrito BowlAny burrito in a bowl. Choose chicken tinga, argentino steak, cochinita pibil, gambas, baja, americano, rajas veggie, pork carnitas or ya mon
- Bodega Cheese QuesadillasAdd grilled chicken, steak or ancho shrimp
- Bodega Grain BowlFarro mexicana, blistered brussels sprouts, corn elote, rajas veggie. Add grilled chicken, seared ancho shrimp, grilled salmon or steak
Sides
- Arroz Blanco y Frijoles Negro
- Platanos con Crema
- Grilled Corn Cob
- Rajas Vegetables
- Fresh Avocado
- Farro Mexicana
Dessert
- Pot de CremeMexican chocolate, piquin chili dust, fresh whipped cream
- S’mores FundidoGooey marshmallow, melted chocolate, canela dusted tortillas
- Chocolate Tres LechesMexican chocolate sponge cake soaked in 3 milk strawberry infusion
Brunch
Served 11:30am to 3pm — in practice Friday to Sunday, the days they open in the morning.
- Brunchamole12.50Bacon & corn esquites
- Avocado Toast14Grilled sourdough, organic sunny eggs, fresh avocado, chili oil
- Senor Sammy12Smoked brisket, chihuahua cheese, organic egg, frizzled onions, pickled jalapeño, citrus aioli, toasted brioche bun
- Senorita Sammy12Bacon, chihuahua cheese, refried beans, avocado, folded egg crepe, chipotle mayo, toasted brioche bun
- Dr. Chef Hangover Chilaquiles14Chicken, chorizo, organic eggs sunny side, broken chips, queso fresco, mexican sauce, pico, crema
- Bodega Breakfast Bowl14Organic eggs, avocado, farro, blistered brussels sprouts, corn, rajas veggies
- Pork Carnitas Hash162 eggs sunny side, potato, charred corn, jalapeño jack cheese, salsa morita, avocado foam, cilantro
- Mexico City Steak & Eggs22Grilled hanger steak, sunny side eggs, kale toreados, serrano-avocado creme
- Ala Mexicana152 eggs sunny side, mushroom-poblano stew, corn tortilla, oaxaca cheese, crema mexicana, chili oil, epazote, papitas, crispy kale
Brunch — Guacamole & Antojitos
- Bodega Original Guacamole11
- Double Original Guac18
- Bodega Chips & House Pico4.50
- Guac & Pico Combo13.50
- Veg Instead Bowl5
- Chopped Salad12Romaine, bodega corn, black beans, avocado, tomato salsita
- Tuna Tostada16Tuna tartare, avocado mash, chipotle aioli, crispy cilantro
- Street Corn Elote11Grilled corn off cob, cotija cheese, chili powder, citrus aioli
- Queso Fundido12Gooey melted cheese fusion loaded with house made chorizo, served with a flour tortilla
- Sweet Chili Duck Nachos13Cotija cheese, cranberry jalapeño salsa
- Tuscan Kale Salad12Kabocha squash, queso cotija, chilified peanuts, lemon-poblano dressing
Brunch — Tacos
Any taco in a lettuce cup +$0.25. Brunch special: add a fried egg to any taco +$1.
- Baja4.75Panko crusted mahi mahi, pico, lemon aioli
- Cochinita Pibil4.75Slow cooked pork, refried beans, pickled red onion, cilantro
- Gambas4.75Seared ancho shrimp, cucumber-mango salsa, chipotle mayo
- Chicken Tinga4.75Tomato braised chicken, crema, cotija cheese
- Argentino4.75Hanger steak, charred onion, salsa de chili de arbol, cilantro
- Americano4.75Seasoned ground beef, manchego cheese, salsa de russa, crispy taco
- Rajas Veggie4.75Kale, peppers, onion, corn, poblano, queso fresco
- Ya Mon4.75Jerk chicken, crispy kale, platanos
- Duck Carnitas6Cabbage slaw, creamy avocado-jalapeño dressing, orange glaze
- Seared Tuna6Crushed avocado, ginger carrots, sriracha aioli
- Taco Salad16Any taco on a chopped salad
- Mushroom Street Style Tacos142 griddled flour tortillas with portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, fire roasted poblanos, oaxaca cheese
- Brisket Street Style Tacos152 griddled corn tortillas with smoked brisket, oaxaca cheese and warm pasilla consommé
Brunch — Burritos, Bowls & Sides
Sides are $5 each or 3 for $12.
- Burritos15Rice & beans, pico, queso fresco, avocado, crema, regular or rojo sauce. Choose chicken tinga, argentino, cochinita pibil, gambas, americano, rajas veggies, ya mon or baja
- Burrito Bowl16Any burrito in a bowl
- Bodega Cheese Quesadillas12Choose chicken, steak or shrimp +$3 each
- Bodega Grain Bowl14Farro, blistered brussels sprouts, corn, rajas veggies. Add grilled chicken, seared ancho shrimp or grilled salmon +$5
- Rice & Beans5
- Grilled Corn5
- Farro Mexicana5
- Platanos con Crema5
Happy Hour — Drinks
Tuesday to Friday 4–6pm, bar seating only. All $8.
- Bodegarita8Lunazul, luxardo triplum, lime juice, agave
- Pomarita8Milagro silver, pomegranate, agave, lime juice
- Rosarita8Espolon silver, triplum, hibiscus, lime juice
- Passionrita8Mi campo reposado, triplum, pineapple, passionfruit
- Bodega Surprise8Los javis reposado mezcal, triplum, mango mash, up
- Paloma #28Espolon blanco, pamplemousse rose liqueur, grapefruit juice
- Mojito8Bacardi rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice
- Bodega Spritz8Pineapple-passionfruit, cava, aperol float
- Roca Patron Shot8
Happy Hour — Antojitos
- Crispy Americano3.75
- Gringo Frita Slider6
- Bodega “Half & Half”6
- Veg Rajas Nacho6.50
- Queso Fundido Chorizo7
- Birriato7
- Duck Nacho9
Taco Tuesday
Every Tuesday, all day, dine in only. $1 off every taco, and the Bodegarita is $9.
- BajaPanko crusted mahi mahi, pico, lemon aioli
- Cochinita PibilSlow cooked pork, refried beans, pickled red onion, cilantro
- GambasSeared ancho shrimp, cucumber-mango salsa, chipotle mayo
- Chicken TingaTomato braised chicken, crema, cotija cheese
- ArgentinoHanger steak, charred onion, salsa de chili de arbol, cilantro
- AmericanoSeasoned ground beef, manchego cheese, salsa de russa, crispy taco
- Rajas VeggieKale, peppers, onion, corn, poblano, queso fresco
- Ya MonJerk chicken, crispy kale, platanos
Family Packs & Takeout
- Bodega Family PackGuac, tacos and sides, feeds four
- Happiest HourGuac, pico, chips, bottled margarita
- Bodega Beach PicnicGuac, pico, chips, 6 tacos, 1 side
- Taco 6 PackChoice of 1 taco filling, comes with fixins’ and warm tortillas
- Bottled MargaritaBodegarita, pomarita, rosarita or spicy rita
Margaritas
- BodegaritaCazadores, luxardo triplum, lime juice, agave
- PomaritaMilagro silver, pomegranate, agave, lime juice
- RosaritaEspolon silver, triplum, hibiscus, lime juice
- PassionritaMi campo reposado, triplum, pineapple, passion fruit
- Spicy RitaJalapeño infused tequila, triplum, lime juice, agave
- Skinny Boy MargaritaCazadores blanco, orange juice, lime juice
- Blood Orange MargaritaEspolon blanco, triplum, agave
- Malibu CadillacCasamigos blanco, grand marnier, lime, agave, up
Cocktails
- BillionaireFour roses bourbon, lemon juice, grenadine, absinthe bitters, up
- BuzzerHendricks, creme de violet, honey-lemon, lavender bitters
- Espresso MartiniCazadores cafe, mr black’s cold brew, espresso
- AlibiSt. George gin, mint-cucumber mash, lime juice, up
- MojitoBacardi rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice
- Paloma #2Espolon blanco, pamplemousse rose liqueur, grapefruit juice
- Bloody BodegaCazadores blanco, house made sangrita
- Bodega SpritzPineapple-passion fruit, cava, aperol float
Cerveza
Make any beer a Michelada +$1.
- Modelo Especial
- Corona
- Pacífico
- Negro Modelo
- Jack’s Abby Lager
- Two Roads Cruise Control Lager
- Lagunitas IPA
- NEBCO Sea Hag IPA
- Counterweight Headway
- Two Roads Little Heaven IPA
- Jack’s Abby Blood Orange Wheat
- Athletic Brewing Co Non-Alcoholic IPA
Vinos
- Bodega Sangria Rojo
- Campo Viejo, SparklingSpain
- Yes Way RoseFrance
- La Playa Sauvignon BlancChile 2021
- Sabeo AlbarinoSpain 2020
- El Coto RiojaSpain 2022
- Bousquet MalbecArgentina 2021
- Elouan Pinot NoirOregon 2019
Agua Frescas
Spike your fresca — add house tequila or mezcal.
- Cuatro CitrusOrange juice, lime, lemon, grapefruit
- Mango StrawberryFresh strawberry & mango muddle
- Pineapple PassionFresh pineapple & passion fruit
- LemonadeHomemade & delicious
Non-Alcoholic
- Iced Tea
- Mexican Coke
- Jarritos Mexican Soda
- Canned Soda
- Orange Juice
- Pineapple Juice
Mezcal
- Bozal Espadín
- Bozal Coyote
- Casamigos
- Clase Azul
- Ilegal Reposado
- Koch El Mezcal Espadin Joven
- Montelobos Espadin Joven
Tequila — Blanco “Silver”
- Arette
- Casamigos
- Cazadores
- Cazcanes
- Corralejo
- Don Julio
- El Tesoro
- Espolon
- Fortaleza
- Gran Centenario
- Herradura
- Jalapeño Infused “House Blend”
- Lalo
- Milagro
- Patron
- Ocho Single Estate
- 123 Organic
- Tapatio
- Teremana
- Tromba
Tequila — Reposado “Rested”
- Casamigos
- Cazadores
- Cazcanes
- Clase Azul
- Corralejo
- Don Julio
- El Tesoro
- Espolon
- Gran Centenario
- Herradura
- Milagro
- Patron
- 123 Organic
- Tapatio
- Teremana
- Tromba
Tequila — Añejo “Aged”
- Casamigos
- Cazadores
- Corralejo
- Don Julio
- Don Julio ‘1942’
- Espolón
- Gran Centenario
- Herradura
- Ocho Single Estate
- 123 Organic
- Patron
- Tromba
Tequila — Big Boys
- Don Julio “Real”
- El Tesoro “Knob Creek”
- Gran Patron “Burdeos”
- Gran Patron Piedra
- Gran Patron Platinum
- Herradura Suprema
- Patron “7 Años Extra Añejo”
- Patron Alto
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