The food was absolutely amazing- the service was absolutely horrible. Maria was rude, never…read morerefilled our waters, chips, napkins. Food took so long that 3 tables arrived and departed before we received it. Had to ask the cashier for chips, napkins & water. Not sure what we did to make her unhappy with us but she shouldn't be in the front of the house. She walked around eating and laughing with 2 other servers but not work hard for the establishment -definitely a disservice to Gran Ranchero as it's probably the best food in Athens.

This is not authentic Mexican food. However, it is good food nonetheless. Service is good. Prices…read moreare great. I recommend it.

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.

Really disappointed. Came with 7 others to celebrate birthdays. Wait wasn't long, but that's where…read morethe pros end. 10 minutes until server came over, another 15 to get drinks. Another 20 to get (premade) appetizers (guac and queso). Another 10 and we placed orders. 90 minutes later we have asked multiple times for waters, drinks, chips. Food comes out cold. But we couldn't eat because it took another 10 minutes to get silverware. Manager was uninterested when I spoke with her. Birthdays were ignored. Yes, it was a Saturday evening and yes, they were busy. But $200 for cold food, poor service and almost 3 hours just doesn't add up for me.

Casa Nueva still the best in Athens, OH! Celebrating 40 years of the freshest, homemade salsas,…read moreguacamole, burritos, enchiladas, tacos you will find in the Midwest using fresh, locally grown organic ingredients. Plus great bar where they use fresh squeezed juices for their margaritas, cocktails & have a great selection of craft beers, seltzers & ciders. My go to is Framboise Belgian raspberry beer. Today we enjoyed salsa verde enchilada with tofu, tofu tacos. & I enjoyed burrito with the veggies of the day mushrooms & cabbage with the seasonal salsa Roasted Tomato Roja. Great service too. Casa is a must visit!!!

I am officially in love with this place. I came here with a friend last night and was impressed…read moreimmediately upon walking in. The vibes are perfect: Mexican but more modern, comfortable, and fun. I could tell everyone there was there cause they loved the food and the employees all had smiles on their faces. We were seated quickly and order the guac sampler to start our meals with our house margaritas. The house margs were great and automatically came with salt around the rim, which I loved. With the guac sampler, we got the black bean and ranchera salsa. I like the ranchera, but the real stars were the black bean salsa and their guac. The black bean salsa is not a traditional chunky black bean dip, it is smooth with many complex flavors. The guac also was very well balanced and the avocados were so fresh. Each of us was given our own chip baskets and went to town on these dips. For the main, my friend recommended me the Albany clucker quesadilla. That is a chicken quesadilla that comes with onions and bell peppers. The quesadillas are a good size, come out full of cheese and fillings, and are served with your choice of salsa. I tried the seasonal salsa, which was dark, smooth, and smokey. It went so well with the quesadilla! Both of us ate about half our meals and left feeling full, which plenty of food for another meal later. I will be coming back any time I come back to town. The vibes are good, the food is better, and the prices are very reasonable compared to other modern Mexican restaurants around. If you need a good spot for dinner or drinks, I highly recommend here. It makes me wish I lived closer.

North End can be a nice change of pace for Mexican-inspired or gringo-friendly versions of soft…read moretaco classics. We often go for the bowls that have good options with the expected of ground beef but also barbacoa and pork carnitas options with a range of dressings that go beyond the usual suspects. We tried the caprese crostini board with four narrow slices of bread with pesto sauce, fresh mozz & a slice of tomato on top. Didn't pretend to be a traditional caprese and I found them to be a nice amount that was in no danger of filling you up before the meal. My dining companion enjoyed the frozen drink. There really are two versions of this restaurant that really changes the experience. Like so many things, restaurants in Athens are one thing when classes are in session and quite another during breaks and the summer. North End is a place for us when classes are out because it isn't as busy, nowhere near as loud, and a more chill vibe.

This is the best place ever. The servers are so kind and energetic and friendly. They are young,…read morebut when they have a good crew working it's such a good experience. Isaac is very attentive, Curtis works very fast, Gabby has great bartending skills, and Grace is beyond friendly.

I've been to Big Momma's Burritos three times now. Apparently I'm a slow learner, because each…read morevisit has taught me the same lesson: hope is dangerous. This time I ordered the Chipotle Ranch Burrito. Taste-wise? Eh, ok. Size? Small. Aftermath? Within 30 minutes I was experiencing what can only be described as the shits of a devil cat. The kind of situation where you start questioning your life choices, your diet, and whether you've wronged any ancient gods recently. Every year I come back praying the quality has improved, and every year it somehow gets worse. Big Momma's, I love the idea of you... but my stomach fears you. I'm not sure if I will ever recover physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Keep in mind I paid $11 DOLLARS FOR THIS BURRITO! This thing is the size of a baseball, are you…read morejoking?

Very good food and excellent service. Everyone is friendly and the food is served in a timely…read moremanner. Even when they're busy, the food is always served quickly and fresh.

I came this evening for the first time. For preface I get my Mexican food taste from the Omaha,…read moreNebraska area Mexican restaurants. They didn't have horchata so I was disappointed on that end. Chips and salsa + queso were fine. Queso was too watered down though. I ordered the burrito Los mariachis with ground beef it was served with a side of beans and rice. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, and a tomato. My fiancé got burrito California with steak. His was served with lettuce, sour cream and a tomato. Flavor was great. Not spicy. Server was good very fast. The seating had booths mainly but there's also large tables for big parties. They had Mexican music playing. I think this is a gem for Nelsonville. If they added a homemade spicy sauce and or horchata that would make this experience 10x more phenomenal. Parking was good not crowded.

Horrible experience. They messed up half our order, then asked us if we were "sure we didn't get…read moreit" when we complained. None of the sauces we paid for were included. The meat was gross and greasy, and my tacos were dripping grease before I even finished getting ready to eat them. To add insult to injury, I watched the cashier handling my food with the same gloves he used to handle the screen--completely unsanitary. One of the worst Taco John's experiences, hands down. (Further notes: If the black Ford pickup isn't in the lot, do not eat there!)

I visited this establishment while taking my niece to an OU visit. All things considered, the staff…read morewas nice, food was good... overall worth the price as a nice Bell alternative.

Went there for lunch and decided to try the chicken Al Pastor burrito. The chicken was cold and…read moredry. The rice was hard. With how empty the restaurant was, I'm guessing that this is just standard practice for this location. I would not recommend trying this location.

This chipotle is very disappointing. They charged me for 3 chicken bowls when I only got two. They…read morescammed me. I am very upset. I would suggest double checking before you check out because there are swindlers that work here!