Casa Nueva

Casa is my favorite Athens restaurant by far. With very affordable prices and a preference for the organically-grown, this place should definitely be on your must-visit list. Sometimes the service is slow and the wait for a table can be long. No parking lot for the restaurant, so you may have to walk a few blocks. Athens is a very safe city, even late at night. The smoke-free Cantina (bar) is the wait area for the restaurant with its own short menu. The cuisine is OhioTexMex, kind of, sort of. A local landmark. Tow trucks prowl the local private parking lots 24/7 and it will cost over $100 to get your car back if towed. Go early (5 pm) for faster dinner service. Great breakfast and lunch, too. more

The bar and restaurant have a laid-back vibe (not a place to go if you're an eat-and-run type). Homemade, local foods with a Mexican twist. Menu items to suit any particularity. Great beer selection featuring Ohio-made draft beers. more

Casa Nueva has a wonderful vegan breakfast burrito that has a mix of tofu and veggies with a perfect combination of seasonings and sauce. I got tofu bacon on the side, and had one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. The restaurant has plenty of other vegetarian and vegan options, and is loved by both vegetarians and non vegetarians. I was also able to find plenty of healthy choices that my toddler was happy with! As a bonus, the workers are all co-owners, and all of the ones I have met have been extremely friendly and eager to help. more

Looking for a great place to drink coffee and have a leisurely breakfast? Casa Nueva has great breakfasts that are both healthy and reasonably priced. "The Basic" is your basic two eggs, hashbrowns, and whole wheat toast--it cost $4.00. You can add a side of their homemade salsa for 50 cents. Other breakfasts are Biscuits and Gravy (Soysage Gravy that is) , Pancakes, Yogurt and Granola and if you like something with a kick to it order the Huevos Rancheros--for those who don't know its fried egg on top of a tostada with cheese, sour cream, salsa all topped with lettuce and tomato. Their coffee is delicious and they keep bringing it! Now that's my kind of breakfast hang-out! They also have lunch and dinner--and a bar! but I like going out for breakfast! Who's with me? more

I love fajitas, and Casa Nueva has the absolute best. They have a variety of authentic mexican cuisine dishes, from empanadas to soft tacos, and sides such as nachos and salsa. Their custom salsa beats any of the store-bought jarred salsas, and adds a nice zing to your dinner. The live entertainment (singers) adds some fun to your dinner, and the atmosphere is nice for kicking back with your friends and family. Portions are generous!!! more