It was decent for a Mexican food place in the middle of Ohio. They have plenty of vegan options…read morewhich is walkways amazing! We all enjoyed our food, and the portions are fairly large. The service is fine, there were a couple time we were looking for someone to help us but no one seemed to be around. But nothing too terrible. We appreciated that this is a worker run restaurant. Gotta support the good work.

I ordered 2 chicken and cheese quesadillas, and an order of queso. That cost be $50.29. I was given…read more1/128th of a bag of stale chips, chunky queso, and a bad excuse of a quesadilla. I couldn't understand this price if the food was good, let alone the fact it was horrible. Biggest waste of $50 in my life.

Casa Cantina is a great bar and is better than others in Athens, but this is not cheap. In fact it…read morecan be extremely expensive. This is a bit too much for a college town bar. It's for sure a place to take a guest or have a classier evening. The worst part is the prices, but it's still better service than the restaurant side. Casa Cantina began in 1993 when the Casa Nueva employees expanded to a full service bar. The infused vodka cocktails are what its best known for. I have only been only to try a few beverages here since it can be costly. The blueberry mojito is the best. It's sweet and tangy. The margaritas are good if kind of watery. A glass is about $5 to $6, while a pitcher is about $20 to $30. There's also premium and super premium margarita that use higher quality liquor. Among the vodka infused cocktails, I most liked the cucumber gimlet. This is about $5, with cucumber infused vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Another good drink is the Ohio Mule. This is about $5, with Buckeye Vodka, Reed's Ginger Brew, and lime juice. Casa Cantina has a limited menu of some items from Casa Nueva. The house made salsas are kick ass. The black bean is garlicy, and the habanero is burning hot. I am a supporter of independently owned companies so I want to like this. It's run by people who care but may not have a lot of experience. This is worth a return because it's still a good place for chilling and enjoying a margarita or an infused vodka.

I've been to Casa several times, on this visit I just stopped in for a drink. The bar is a…read morethree-sided, wrap around affair that was already busy when I walked in at 5pm on a Wednesday. The dining room was already on a wait at that point in the evening. I ordered a Manhattan, it came on the rocks, I probably would have had it up if the bartender had asked, but it was fine. They have a special menu for the bar, it looked to be on the expensive side. Casa has great food, but it is not cheap. There is a stage and a mirror ball and a small PA, it would be a fun place to see a band. I hear my beloved Phantods have played Casa. It seems as friendly and tasty and as expensive as I remember it. Definitely worth a look if you're in Athens for more than a day.

Tony Vanoy and I went to Athens, Ohio for a Road Trip date after Church this morning. We were going…read moreto go out to dinner but we both filled up at the movies w a late lunch of a shared Medium Pepsi, a hot dog each and a shared med pop corn so we went through Taco John's on Richland Rd to take home Pleasantly surprised the shredded chicken hard shell taco held up! It didnt soggy! The taco was good! I also got a side of refried beans, Very good! I would do again but next time I want to try their ground beef taco! Lisa Diane Boyce-Vanoy

I have never had a bad experience here. Everyone is always so kind and the food is always fresh…read more Service is always amazing! Keep it up guys!

The food was not good at all. My husband and son got the chimichangas and they were like what you'd…read morebuy at the frozen food section at the grocery store. Just warmed up and then cheese sauce poured over it. My Speedy Gonzalez had a stale taco shell and my cheese enchilada was cold and the sauce was straight from a can- not even warmed up. The refried beans had so much water added to them. Just gross. We were there for an hour and a half because the service was so bad. I wouldn't spend a penny in here again.

For a Mexican restaurant on Court Street, I have little complaints…read more My dinner, the spinach and chicken quesadilla, was great. The chips and salsa were even better, and my margarita was one of the best I have had in a while. The service is a bit slow, but since I was there catching up with an old friend I hardly noticed. And lastly, the prices are easy on the wallet. Compared to Mexican restaurants I am used to, this place will not break the bank. If you are in the area and need a filling meal, I would highly recommend stopping in. The outside looks unassuming, but do not let that fool you. Just a heads up: there are two toilets in the women's restroom, which is weird but both were clean.

Great food and great service. B.Y.O. beer makes the night so affordable. You always feel welcome At…read moreLulu's El Camino!!!

Came for dinner on a Saturday night, and the place was moderately busy. Although it took a while…read morefor our server to visit our table, from that point the service was friendly and efficient. As for the meal, everyone in my party seemed pleased with their orders. I enjoyed the Burrito Vaquero, but the best thing brought to our table was the guacamole. As good as I've ever had, honestly. I do enjoy a margarita when I venture out for Mexican, so the BYOB policy was a little disappointing, but the quality of the food made up for it.

Amazing food!…read more Dining al fresco! They do have a crazy thing where if they don't have a button for it, you can't order it. For example, you can have a root beer float but not a ginger beer float even though they have ginger beer. You can only get 4 things on your pizza, not 5. No substitutions on the specialty pizzas. Sometimes the service is amazing but sometimes not. Don't get there within half hour of closing because they want to be gone at closing time. Ambiance is beautiful!

Pros: Great outdoor shady seating…read moreWonderful service Get flights up to 30 Farm to table food Creative dishes that are so unique Cons: Non dairy option of pizza was only meh and kind of boring Ladies bathroom was out of order and the family bathroom was dirty and needed attention Pro tip: So many draft options you are bound to find one you love so be open to trying something new!

Enormous menu with myriad options. All of the ones you'd expect plus some that may be an unexpected…read morereach (Philly Cheesesteak griddle). Lots of use of creamy white sauce dousing many dishes. Fast service, lots of music and TVs usually with Latin American soccer games on. Big dining room so rarely have to wait. Definitely can accommodate big parties. Pay at the register on your way out. Plenty of parking in big strip mall parking lot.

I've eaten here many times. This was the first time I ate there this year. I was so disappointed. I…read moreordered steak fajitas. The steak was like bubblegum. It was just real chewy. You couldn't even hardly swallow it. The food was so greasy the onions and green peppers were just like floating and grease. Very, very, very disappointed!

West End is a lovely Sunday destination. Zingiber is my husband's go-to, plus cans for home. The…read moreSpicy Cashews are another must-have. Ask your server what to order and they will help. Today I tried Peach Melba at the server's suggestion and it was lovely. Not sweet, but tasty. A crafting group was meeting there because it was the 2nd Sunday of the month. They were just as sweet as they could be, working on their individual projects, sipping tasty cider. This year, West End was added to the Bobcat Brew Trail, a must do for alums.

First off: the cocktails are unmatched! I've traveled all over the world and lived in major cities…read moreand these are hands-down the best. And very, very affordable. The bartenders have become my husband and I's friends and we love being regulars in this cute, historical, friendly bar. The ambiance is amazing and the whole vibe is artsy and cool. This is a community safe-space and I love it for that. The beer garden out back is cute for summer days. The front patio is perfect for people-watching. The cider is delicious and this is more of as non-college bar, which this almost 40-something appreciates. This is truly the best bar I've ever been to!

Nice little pub in the heart of Athens. Friendly bartender, good beer. We didn't have any food but…read morethe vibe is positive.

Great craft beer, that can be tried through small samples or flights. Lively outdoor patio. Enjoyed…read morethe weekend activity.

Jackie O's Public House is great for a casual beer in exposed brick dark high tops kinda hang…read more Jackie O's beer is a stout pillar of the Athens brewing scene. But I write today to praise the Public House for its private party hosting. We just celebrated a big birthday for my wife with 40+ friends. Jackie O's uptown is central, everyone knows it, and it has history for so many of us. In my case going back to the 80s when it was still O'Hooley's and I'd meet my Dad there Friday afternoons after school when he and his colleagues would kick off the end of the work week. It still plays that role for many in this college town. But back to the private party. Chelsea was a pleasure to work with, entertaining all my questions about combinations from the catering menu, deciding on open bar with cocktails, without, just beer and wine, ticket system etc. All are options depending on your crowd and your budget. We went full open bar and mercifully our friends took it easy on us in the 6-8pm timeslot we reserved the whole place for. We went with a combo of meats, cheeses, fruit, veggies that you can get at a per person rate minimum 20. We then also go some of each of the five pizza options. We had leftovers but not a bad thing. For dessert, we had the option to bring in our own cake, but instead tried their chocolate and snickerdoodle parfaits that went down very well. It isn't something you do every month or every year. But it really worked for us for a big birthday and we've attended a number of great work networking receptions there as well. And finally, as many know, Art Oestrike the owner of Jackie O's is a leader in investing in community and sustainability, delivering a creative and quality product and experience whether that is in the three Athens locations or Jackie O's on Fourth in Columbus. A business and team worth supporting.

Went to Jackie O's tonight with a couple of friends for the first time. I ordered the Appalachian…read more It was fine, but nothing to write home about. We got cheese curds to start. One friend ordered a Caesar salad with chicken and got a fruity vinaigrette instead. Another friend ordered a burger and they forgot the bacon. A third friend asked for his burger well-done, but it came out medium, also with no bacon. When he asked the server if it looked well-done, she said she didn't know what well-done looks like. He asked if she could get a new one so he wouldn't get sick, and she said she'd check with the kitchen. No apology. It took 25 minutes for the new burger to come out, and by then we had been there for over an hour and a half. When she finally brought it out, she asked if he wanted a box to take it home. Still no bacon on the burger. Also, no apology again. Overall, not a great experience. Will not be back.