Fantastic worker-owned restaurant, with great service (which, by the way is included, so no tipping! nice!). The food is delicious. Would recommend the quesadillas and the stacked enchiladas. They've got events and local artwork on display throughout the beautiful (and historic) interior. Can't wait to go back. read more

Decent Mexican food. I guess what throws me off about Mexican places is when they don't have free chips and salsa. I had a burrito which was decent, not anything fantastic. Probably won't come back. read more

Weird review. This covers my only 2 visits. Our 1st time was our son's college orientation. Our 2nd time was when we moved him into the dorms. Visit 1: We (4 people) sat at the bar. Margaritas were delicious, food was great, and we left raving about the place. We told everyone to go and how great it was. Visit 2: We (this time 6 adults) we're so excited we made sure to call in a reservation and brought along another couple because they heard us raving! However it couldn't be any more opposite than the 1st. We were sat at 7pm to a 1/2 full restaurant. We sat for nearly 15-18min before a server came over. Once they arrived, the young man seemed annoyed to be there. I get that people sometimes have bad nights, but it was uncomfortable feeling he didn't want to be our server? Weird. We ordered some apps and pitcher of margarita for 5 and 1 cocktail. 15 min later... pitcher arrived. Another 15 min the apps arrive... cocktail, nope. So far it's been 45-50 min since we sat arrived! Our server disappeared, literally was not on the floor. I eventually flagged down another server and asked if she could find our server. Her shows back up another 5 min later and I asked about my cocktail. "Oh, yeah, I don't think I put that in?" He says? WTF! So another 10 min I finally get my cocktail. Then he disappears again for 15-20 min. So now we're almost 90 min and 1 order of drinks and dude is gone! Next time he is out, we flag him down and ask if he can take our dinner order. He says, "Oh, I forgot that I didn't take your order." Again, WTF. Finally order... food arrives. And to make this long review short, he disappears again. Can't order more drinks, can't get water refilled, and it's over 2hrs and we want to pay bill. Finally someone walks to bar and asks for our bill. Guy apologizes and says he'll comp check. Server dude comes back again and can't figure out how to use the POS system. Apologies from manager , blames POS system, we pay and can't get out of there fast enough. Over 2 hours of being ignored has nothing to do with POS. Sadly, I'm not sure I'll go again and our kid just started freshman year at OU! read more

This place is so adorable, and absolutely delicious! Was not a long wait. Service was great. And food came out. Hot will definitely be returning. I got the build your own burrito. read more

Casa Nueva - Build your own burrito - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

My favorite restaurant when I was in college at Ohio University. I did not discover the magic of this place until my junior year. Casa serves up some the freshest food and uses locally sourced ingredients. My favorite meal here is the chimichanga. You can only order it after 5 p.m. The BEST chimichanga I have ever had. It is deep fried to perfect, not overly deep fried either- just right. You can choose your fillings. I always do a protein and some veggies, but it comes with cheese and beans inside of it as well. Other items I like to order is the queso and their wide variety of salsas. My favorite one is the barbecue salsa. It is the perfect sweet and tangy mix! Prepare to wait for a table on a busy night (or even morning- they serve breakfast to). They do not take reservations, but you can order a snack in the bodega area while you wait. This is also a non-tipping establishment. They believe in paying their employees a fair wage and will not accept tips. Casa and Athens.. I miss you both and what I wouldn't do for one more night in Athens enjoying my favorite food! read more

Casa Nueva - Half eaten chimichanga, oops! - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Whewwwwww! What can I say, what can I say to convince you that this needs to be the place in Athens to visit! It's a must go to and indulge in again, and again! Okay so, I've come here for times within a month. The first, second, and third times were like I can't believe the food is this amazing. But it is! And now that I feel good about the entire menu... I can surely say that you won't be disappointed. Now, this is a local restaurant that sources local and supports local farms and businesses, therefore, please know that at times their menu changes and new items come and go. I ate a chicken filled chimichanga with onions, black beans, and bell peppers topped with salsa and a side of guacamole and sour cream to pair. It was absolutely fantastic! My beverage that should be enjoyed on your visit is a lemon gingertini! Oh and don't forget to please yourself with the chips and queso con Chiles, everything is absolutely made with love and rainbows and butterflies! read more

Casa Nueva - Burritos / Chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Stopped into town for a race. The seasonal burrito was amazing. The strawbanero sauce is bomb . So happy to have found a great veggie option. read more

Casa Nueva - a sandwich with lettuce and black beans - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Went here for dinner as it used to be one of my favorites. Service was good, the seating hostess was super friendly. The food took forever, probably :45 or more and we were all really hungry, When our food came the guy asked if we wanted sour cream and then must have forgotten. After having eaten a quarter of our meal someone else brought the sour cream after we asked. I wouldn't have even written the review but they charged us $3 for two little things of sour cream that came late and then didn't really say much except sorry when we asked when our food was coming, I get that places get backed up but this way beyond what should be normally expected. Unfortunately no one in our party wants to go back. read more

We were in town for the night and wanted to sample the local cuisine. We walk in and are greeted by a sign asking us to wait to be seated. So we wait, and wait, and wait. No fewer than 4 employees walked past without a word. Older bearded dude behind the bar made eye contact before moving along. It's not that I mind waiting, but it would be nice if someone would at least acknowledge us and say that someone will be right with us. We found another place 0.1 miles away and were warmly greeted and are ready to spend lots of money on appetizers, dinner and tips. read more

Not your typical Mexican food. Very neat take on it and an all natural, locally sourced option. Highly recommend their amazing food and awesome staff! LGBTQ+ friendly also! read more

Casa Nueva is an Athens staple known for its margaritas and Mexican food. They also have a great selection of draft beers. The restaurant side has always been too busy for me to get into but I've enjoyed many a delicious quesadilla in the bar area. They are great and there's a choice of different sauces, including black bean, red chili and roasted garlic, chipotle and house mild. I really do recommend the house margaritas, and my daughter swears by the other cocktails. Casa Nueva pays a fair wage so the staff discourages tips. read more

Casa Nueva - Margarita and Paloma - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Stopped here while in town for a MAC sporting event, and man do I wish I could bring it back to New York with me! The food here was absolutely incredible, it is so fresh and you can taste the love they put into their food. Their ingredients are locally sourced as well. The restaurant is cozy with lots of different seating options as well as a large bar. They have vegetarian and vegan options as well. From what I could tell from flyers around the bar, they seem to always have some form of live entertainment in the evenings. I love them extra because they are a worker-owned co-op and actively frame sustainability as a key point in their business. Whether you're in Athens for school or just passing through on your travels, you will not be disappointed grabbing a bite here. read more

Enjoyed a quiet Sunday breakfast with family i. The western motif dining area. The food was made to order served piping hot and delicious. The place was clean and staff courteous and kind. You do need to catch their attention if you need something. And, To me that is better than being shuffled in and out. Didn't leave hungry or wishing I tried something else. Hope you enjoy it too. read more

One of the best breakfast as I've ever had absolutely amazing get it with a black bean salsa!!! read more

Casa Nueva - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Everything on the menu is amazing! Margaritas are delicious. I love how they have so many options for all different types of diets (vegan, gluten-free, etc). Always a great experience when I eat here. read more

I am madly in love with the food and freshness. Had an excellent Athens mule drink - fresh lime juice, OYO vodka, Ginger infused vodka and grand spumante. Great gazpacho bloody mary as well. It subs in red wine vinegar for the classic Worcestershire sauce. LOVE the tofu albondigas, love the jasmine rice. How often is rice just downright tasty? The soysage and biscuits are my go-to, and my to-go. I get a box whenever I head home - so tasty as leftovers! Fresh salsas are always worth trying. read more

Awesome Mexican spot. Their menu options are always changing to incorporate seasonal and creative ingredients/recipes. Best salsas EVER. I miss Casa always! read more

Casa Nueva - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Casa is always so incredibly tasty. Plus, they've moved away from tipping and pay their staff a living wage!

The only thing we liked about the place was the service and the way the inside of the building looked. Food was the most bland thing I've ever tasted in my life. Would never go back or recommend it to anyone, for some good Mexican food just go to Gran Ranchero - its cheaper and has better food. read more

Vegans rejoice! There is great vegan food in the crazy college town of Athens Ohio. Casa Nueva is tucked quaintly in the downtown area but not difficult to access. The interior decor is standard college town bar/restaurant fare but don't let that deter you from eating here. Courtney was our server and a better server you will not find. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We started with Blood Mary's from the bar. The glasses were small but the taste was spot on. For the appetizer we had the tofu fries. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside with a tasty soy mayo dip to compliment them. For lunch we had the Vegan burrito and a tortilla dish called the Hills Deluxe. Overly abundant portions and amazing flavors from both. We couldn't finish the burrito so decided to take the remainder of it, and our dessert a vegan brownie, to go. Suffice to say the brownie didn't last long while we were driving. The menu says they try to source most of their items locally and it shows with the freshness of the dishes. It is refreshing to find such a fantastic, vegan friendly restaurant around Ohio University. If you are ever traveling to or through the area it would benefit you to stop here and have a bite to eat. You will NOT be disappointed! PS.....their prices are insanely low for such high quality food and drink! read more

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Nice, great food and company approves Athens (they live in NY State) Thank goodness for Donna & Glenn! They will be here for my wedding, June 11th; 11:00 am; Awesome! I need Casa Que Pasa, the service is slow, but the foods always great! read more

I had the best quesadilla of my life here. 5 stars, 10/10 would recommend and definitely get the quesadilla, you will not be disappointed.

Not a big fan. We waited a good while for our food to come, which is understandable.. but when the food arrived my party was pretty disappointed to say the least. One member of my party got the biscuits and gravy (half) and even though it was the half option I expected more than the top sliver of a biscuit and scoop of sad looking gravy. All in all the restaurant was a fun environment, even though we were sat in the far room of to the side. However, pretty pricey for the portion sizes. read more

Always solid food and friendly service. Spectacular local ingredient sourcing. Love that they are worker owned and enjoy supporting that kind of business. Would drive 3 hours just for the queso con chiles. read more

This is a staple restaurant in Athens. Definitely one of the favorites of Athens residents. I have been here 2 times and got he huevos rancheros both times. They are really good. I love how you can customize them to your taste. The home fries are great too. Get the bacon!! OMG. I would come back here just for the bacon it was so amazing. Sometimes I make bacon at home and get sad because it's not Casa bacon. That's how good it is. The Bloody Mary I ordered was not good and I would not recommend it. Watered down, tasteless with old-ish celery and olives. Don't bother. Service is ok, kind of slow. I think part of the reason for this is that most of the waitresses know the patrons and spend time talking to their tables. So I guess that's both good and bad. read more

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Friendly atmosphere. Amazing food that is health conscious. Some of the best bartenders in town.

Truly one of the BEST vegan meals of my life. I am dreaming about those tofu fries and the tacos. Not just for vegans. Agree with the crowd raving about the strawbanero sauce - plus a hit of mustard I think. I am telling you...THE BOMB! read more

Last time I eat Mexican food made by a dead-head. Hard to eat it when there's parchment paper fused to the bottom of the burrito and the salsa evaporated off the top after they bake it to hell and back Eating is emotional read more

My wife and I moved here from South Texas (El Paso and San Antonio). Since we moved to Ohio we have been looking for good Mexican food. Casa Nueva is our new favorite restaurant. Atmosphere is great, drinks are perfect, and the food is authentic. Food is based on family recipes and almost brought tears to our eyes. We are officially loyal customers. Strong work Casa Nueva, strong work. read more

Great food and great service. Unusually for a U.S restaurant they try to pay their employees a decent wage. So tipping is not expected or asked for here. read more

Food is always amazing. Recommend the tofu peabody for breakfast, and most dinner menu items are great. Wonderful and cozy ambiance on a cold night. Cybil is the best server!! read more

First timer. Got an Albany Clucker quesadilla. Was amazing as was the salsa verde. This was a carry out order and everyone else was very happy with what they had as well. Delicious! read more

Casa Nueva - Albany Clucker quesadilla half eaten - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Love their food and seasonal specials. Great gluten free and vegan options! Fun atmosphere too!

What a great spot! I made a reservation for Friday evening at 6. The person I spoke to on the phone was very friendly and thorough explaining their Covid safety requirements (call when you arrive, masks unless seated, 1.5 hour limit). I got a strawberry mojito, which was delicious and refreshing. To start we got the chips and 6 layer dip. Yum! For dinner I got the quesadilla del Ray, which is " a house-made flour tort filled & grilled with Monterey Jack, roasted pickled poblanos, & house made chorizo." SO good. They're a no-tipping establishment, by the way. Even so, their prices were not bad. I can't wait to go back! read more

Casa Nueva - Strawberry mojito. Yum!!! - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

GO TO CASA NUEVA!! 2 hour wait? WORTH IT! Sit by the bar and grab one of their margaritas on the rocks. While chips and salsa aren't complimentary I would definitely recommend getting them as an appetizer and choose the deal where you can get 2 salsas (of your choice) and gauc. I ordered the #7 meal which is 2 enchiladas filled with cheese (one also is stuffed with veggies of the day) and then topped with 2 different salsas, chipotle and verde. Then there is a side of beans and rice. The cheese inside the enchiladas was amazing, not too much cheese that it ruined the dish. And then the beans and rice taste super healthy and fresh. They aren't gooey and covered in cheese sauce like some Mexican places. Been here twice already and plan to go back again! 5 stars always! Great food, great atmosphere and a great vibe! P.S. they don't believe in accepting tips either, any money left will be donated to an organization in Athens. read more

Casa Nueva - #7 meal featuring the chipotle salsa on the left, gauc in the middle, and verde on the right. (Verde was my mom's favorite ) - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

This place is divided into the bar area that serves a paired down version of the full menu and the restaurant. If you want to experience the big burritos in every version, be sure to put your name in with the hostess. Also, be prepared to wait. I went on a Sunday morning before the hangover people rolled in. The total time I waited (for a table to getting my food) was 2 hours. Even though the Breakfast burrito I ordered was good, it wasn't worth 2 hours. Their Breakfast burrito is unique because it's baked into what looks more like a square pillow so the tortilla becomes crusty until your fork breaks through and a steamy Mexican vapor escapes. I topped it with their medium salsa which tasted fresh but dried up quickly on the burrito's hot surface. The side of crispy potatoes were excellent. Despite the long wait, the staff were attentive and pleasant. read more

Casa Nueva - Breakfast Burrito with Medium Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Local and fresh ingredients. Seasonal items that you can add into different meals, burritos, enchiladas. I love their seasonal salsas. I usually get the burrito with seasonal veggies or seasonal salsa on top. Bloody Mary's are delicious- enchiladas and empanadas are also good. I stop in here every visit through Athens! read more

Casa Nueva - Seasonal burrito with seasonal salsa - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Athens wasn't a place I had been before and I was pretty much wilting from hunger at 9 pm. My boyfriend and I ended up here largely due to the late hours. That's what a college town should be like. Late night vegan food! I was impressed by the size of the place. It's sort of three stores all linked together. The hostess was super hip in her high waisted pants and our server was sweet and kind. The place was bright even so late at night on the food side. No mood lighting to be seen. I've never had Mexican food with vegan cheese and they make their own, so I was pretty excited about that, too. I ordered enchiladas with vegan cheese. They're made with peanut tofu. My boyfriend asked if that made it taste different. Maybe I was ravenous or I just didn't notice but I didn't think so. Squash and something were the vegetables of the day, so I was into having squash in an enchilada. When it came out the enchiladas were stacked and I had to ask my boyfriend if this the was correct food I should be eating. I had read stacked but it looked sort of like pancakes. My enchilada food skills are lacking. The food was fantastic! I'd consider going spicier if I had it again, but the overall feeling of full happiness from the cheese and vegetables and tofu was wonderful. My boyfriend had tacos. He put them on a scale of "ok," I think. He said he'd try something else if we ended up there again. I probably would, too, but not because what I had was bad. We both had dessert. He had a brownie. I think he said that was also, "ok." I had a vegan chocolate pie. It was pudding in a crust that we decided was sort of like a stale pop tart. That sounds bad but we agreed it wasn't. I probably wouldn't buy it again, but if someone gave it to me, I'd eat it. The cool thing about this place is that it's owned by a bunch of the employees and they donate what you tip, should you choose to tip, to their monthly charity. The charity rotates. You can ask what it is for the month. It seemed to me like everyone there was working hard to do their jobs and that's such a cool idea, it's worth trying the place out just to support it. Maybe you'll get a pretty good enchilada out of it. And they have a fantastic list of fancy drinks. read more

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I haven't been to casa since COVID but when we order online their food is amazing!! I wish it didn't take them 1 hour to get it ready but it's worth it! Are their takeout margaritas any good?? Asking for a friend! read more

Excellent food. Service was very slow. We waited more than 30 minutes for our meal after we ordered. Server seemed indifferent. This is not a place to bring kids that are hungry. Special order for a simple chicken on a bed of lettuce seemed beyond them. read more

Casa Nueva - Delicious pork tacos - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Ohio