The Back End

17 Elm St, New Canaan
(203) 594-9130

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Featured items
Guacamole
Pulverized avocado, lime juice, Pico de gallo, and fresh Herbs. Blue and yellow tortilla chips.
2x Short Rib French Dip Combo
Served with a side of rice and beans
3x Chicken Taco Combo
Served with a side of rice and beans
Chips and Salsa
Flight of our 4 most popular salsas: Ancho- Habenero, Tomatillo Verde, Chipotle, and our "House Blend" (does contain Cashews). Served with fresh made house Tortilla chips
2x Cheeseburger Taco Combo
Served with a side of rice and beans
Tuna Nachos
Diced sashimi-grade tuna atop a bed of house tortilla chips with giner soy & avocado crema sauces
Tacos Pak
Try 1 of each of our 6 delicious tacos!
Young Lettuce, Mango & Avocado Salad
Served with a delicious citrus vinaigrette
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Served atop a Crispy Potato Taco, and Sangrita Vinaigrette
3x Cauliflower Pastor Taco Combo
Served with a side of rice and beans
TBE Nachos
Skirt steak, crispy waffle fries black beans, fresh queso, pickled jalapenos and pico de gallo
Queso Fundido
Blend of warmed cheeses topped with house chorizo and fresh herbs. Served with housemade tortilla chips
Churro
Toasted marshmallows with Abuelita chocolate sauce.

For the Table
TBE Nachos
Skirt steak, crispy waffle fries black beans, fresh queso, pickled jalapenos and pico de gallo
Chips and Salsa
Flight of our 4 most popular salsas: Ancho- Habenero, Tomatillo Verde, Chipotle, and our "House Blend" (does contain Cashews). Served with fresh made house Tortilla chips
Guacamole
Pulverized avocado, lime juice, Pico de gallo, and fresh Herbs. Blue and yellow tortilla chips.

Snacks
Tuna Nachos
Diced sashimi-grade tuna atop a bed of house tortilla chips with giner soy & avocado crema sauces
Queso Fundido
Blend of warmed cheeses topped with house chorizo and fresh herbs. Served with housemade tortilla chips
Hamachi Al Pastor
White Tuna with a sashimi-style presentation topped with fresh cilantro and a pineapple salsa
Shrimp Quesadilla
Fresh Tomato, Serrano Peppers, Cilantro, Avocado Salsa
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Shrimp and Avocado Bowl
Cooked shrimp and sliced avocado with a Campechana style broth
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche
Local Corn and onions, Oaxaca cheese topped with Chile de Arbol

Veggies
Young Lettuce, Mango & Avocado Salad
Served with a delicious citrus vinaigrette
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Served atop a Crispy Potato Taco, and Sangrita Vinaigrette
Beet & Endive Salad
Fresh grapefruit, queso fresco, toasted pine nuts
Chayote and Fennel Salad
Jicama, Green apple carrot puree, Mint vinaigrette
TBE Cactus Salad
Honey Nut Squash
Roasted Cauliflower Steak

Tacos
2x Short Rib French Dip Combo
Served with a side of rice and beans
Tacos Pak
Try 1 of each of our 6 delicious tacos!
3x Chicken Taco Combo
Served with a side of rice and beans
2x Cheeseburger Taco Combo
Served with a side of rice and beans
3x Cauliflower Pastor Taco Combo
Served with a side of rice and beans
3x Baja Fish Taco Combo
Served with a side of rice and beans

Plates
Chicken Burrito
Oaxaca cheese, Rice, Black beans, Avocado Sauce
Roasted Strip Loin & Chipotle Sweet Potato Puree
Chipotle sweet potato puree+king mushrooms & onions+waffle fries+habenero sauce

Dessert
Churro
Toasted marshmallows with Abuelita chocolate sauce.
Tres Leches
Yellow sponge cake strawberries and whip cream.
Arroz Con Leche
Arborio rice, mango cinnamon, and toasted almonds.

Sides
Side of Rice & Beans
Side of 4 Corn Tortillas
4 warmed Corn Tortillas
Side of Fanned Avocado
Side of 4 Flour Tortillas
Side of 4 warmed Flour Tortillas
Side of Beans
Side of Rice

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Recent Reviews

We’d flown across the continent from Vancouver to New York, and drove up from Midtown to New Canaan to see something quieter. The moment we parked on Elm Street, it felt like the right destination. The name might belong to old horror movies, but the street was nothing but calm. My wife called it “cute” about a thousand times, and she wasn’t wrong.

We walked the shops, stepped in and out of small storefronts, and followed a narrow back alley when hunger...
November 2025
A hip and happening place, refreshing to see in New Canaan. Loved the bouncy Latin grooves, the lights, and outdoor seating. Great craft beers and churros for us, but will come back for the other offerings.
May 2022
Fun, energetic bar with great margaritas and modern Mexican cuisine. The menu has traditional flavors but with some fun spins on preparation & presentation.The staff was friendly and attentive.It’s a great upbeat place that will be perfect destination as the weather gets nicer and we can enjoy the outdoor space.
February 2022

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The Back End

17 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-9130