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Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina

6 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
740-592-2016
Ranked #6 of 25 restaurants in Athens
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Price range: $3 - $20
Cuisines: American, Mexican
Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Athens Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012 NEW

Use local food and tastes delicious every time. Slow getting your food but worth the wait. More

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new lexington, ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

We were in the midst of a stressful situation and needed a place for a good and healthy meal. The room where we were seated had a very large birthday party at the next table. We were an after thought at best being next to the large and loud party at the next table. After waiting for almost 45 minutes... More

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california
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

There are not a lot of good resturaunts in Athens, mostly a town of pizza , sub and fast food places but hey its a college town so what do you expect? Casa Nueva has had consitantly good food every time I have been there and there is plenty on the menue even for those of us who dont eat... More

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Athens, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

As long as you get the food fresh it is AMAZING...However, I have had dishes that seem like they have been sitting under a heat lamp way too long. I do promise it is worth the wait, and you will more than likely wait...Its usually an hour at least. My favorite things are; black bean dip, guac, jasmine rice, empanadas,... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I have now experienced breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Casa Nueva. I truly appreciate quality, local, and fresh food. This place is worth the wait - EXCELLENT dining experience! This is equal or better than restaurants I have dined at in Chicago or New York. If visiting Hocking Hills Region or Ohio University check this quaint little place out. All... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

Don't get me wrong, the food was ok, but when I asked folks where to eat in Athens, this came up more than once, so we went. I really don't understand why. The lunch burrito was small and skimpy on the filling, and overall just ok. It was served with some bland rice and that was it. The atmosphere was... More

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Lancaster, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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My husband took me to Casa Nueva for my birthday at the recommendation of some friends. We went during the week at lunchtime. It was a bit busy, but we were seated quickly. Our server was awesome. Usually when I tell a server I cannot eat gluten I get a blank look or a suggestion that I order a salad... More

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sanibel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Wonderful change of pace from all the ordinary places. Great hospitality, our server John did a nice job of answering any questions we had about the items on the menu as well as being very prompt. More

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Hocking Hills, Ohio
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

I've gone here more than once and everytime it seems like the wait is too long to get the quality of food that is offered. The restaurant itself is nice. it is worker owned so there's defineately that Athens "hippie-vibe" the permeates the town. If I'm in Athens and want to eat, there's other places that I'd go to before... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

Always busy, always a wait. Always fun. Great live music. Athens is lucky to have Casa, I hope it's always around. Love the rice salad and a bowl of veggie chili, the best. More

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