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Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina

6 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
740-592-2016
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Ranked #7 of 42 restaurants in Athens
Price range: INR167 - INR1,111
Cuisines: American, Mexican
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Santa Fe
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180 reviews 180 reviews
136 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The food is decent, my college student always likes to take us here when we are in town. I've never experienced such slow service in my life. If you order in the bar, you have to flag down a bartender who submits it to the kitchen. Then, you wait until a bizarre bingo board signals you to pick up your... More

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Athens, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

If you are into waiting and then waiting some more Casa is for you. Good food. Bad service, Everyone moves at turtle speed and dose not seem to care! Tips are now included that has just mad it worse...worker owned is not working.

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Athens, Ohio
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Hands down coolest, most delicious, funkiest (in an awesome way), most local, organic, hip, friendly, fun restaurant on the Planet. I grew up in Athens on Casa food and I've traveled the world since, eating many incredible meals. I still crave Casa Nueva and long for my return and the moment when I can indulge in the most wonderful food... More

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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Stopped in for lunch with a friend and my 3 year old daughter. The food was fantastic, and my daughter was thrilled to have a pancake with real maple syrup & butter for lunch! It's very casual, and the service was very good. I was very impressed with the cleanliness if the restaurant and the bathroom! If you're looking for... More

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Nelsonville, Ohio
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50 reviews 50 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

Been eaten here for almost 14 years & it's one of my favorite restaurants of all time. Too many favorites to list! Everything I have ever tried here was super tasty! Don't forget dessert either, but be prepared if you order the Seasonal Smackdown. It's called that for a reason (gigantic brownie sundae that will whoop your buns).

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Athens, Ohio
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5 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Good menu, Very good food, Great Staff. Food is always hot and delivered to your table very quick. My wife and I eat there quite often.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We had breakfast here on a Saturday morning at the recommendation of local friends, and were not disappointed. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, but were offered a seat at the bar while we waited. Once seated, we ordered the seasonal quaesadillas which included sweet potatoes and a delicious homemade hot salsa, perfect for a chilly... More

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47 restaurant reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

We had to wait an hour and fifteen min for a table but we left, shopped offsite and came back and they kept out spot in line. The wait alone is an indicator of the appeal here. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and swift. It is not fast food so prepare to wait but it sure is worth it. Fresh as... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

I like everything about the place. Unique and eclectic atmosphere. Worker-owned, locally sourced ingredients. May seem slightly expensive, but they do not accept tips due to a moral code they follow there, so the tips are technically built into the food and drink price.

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Cleveland, Ohio
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30 reviews 30 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Casa Nueva is conveniently located at the corner of Court & State Streets. It features delicious Mexican and vegetarian meals at reasonable prices. The staff is friendly and efficient. We ordered two varieties of quesadillas and an order of chips & salsa. The portions were generous and we were happy with our choices. Many of the menu choices feature locally... More

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