Casa Nueva Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Stow

Absolutely loved my server. She was a delight and after she found out I was Mexican, she switched to Spanish for me which was very nice and welcoming.

When it came to the drinks, those were great. I had two different margaritas and loved them both. The first was the 3 berry margarita and the second was the guava margarita, both over ice. I would recommend those.

Unfortunately I did not enjoy the food. It was severely under seasoned and the meat was dry. The dish I got was the Enchiladas Mixtas, it was 4 different enchiladas; refried beans, chicken, cheese, and ground beef. The beans had no seasoning and were very plain. The chicken was dry and flavor was mild at best; seasoned but did not taste Mexican. The cheese was alright, no real complaints there. And the ground beef enchilada filling was also very dry and under seasoned. Couldn’t taste cumin or garlic or any other common Mexican flavors. The filling in the enchiladas and the red sauce used for them all tasted very store bought and I think the best way to describe the entree was very “white people made this meal.” I came with my family so I only ate half for their sake but it did not taste authentic in the slightest.

I tried a bite of the tacos my wife got and they were better than the enchiladas for sure, sadly their cilantro lime white rice was rather flavorless too; couldn’t taste the lime and the rice was not salted. For some reason the salsa verde had a pickle-y taste as well so I can only assume that pickled jalapeños were used to make the salsa verde which is… odd. It wasn’t bad, just strange and unheard of to say the least. I’m wishing I ordered the two taco meal only because it was less food than the enchiladas. The chips that came with salsa were also stale, however the salsa was fine overall but definitely could’ve been spicier.

The music that was played was very loud as well and my family had to either lean in to each other to hear each speak or nearly yell across the table to hear what someone said. We were told it was the anniversary of the restaurant or something of the sort which is why the music was so loud and the music wasn’t able to be turned down either. If that was the case for the loudness, I can’t really fault anyone aside from the owner or manager because they would’ve been the only one that could’ve lowered the volume. And even then, I really hope the music isn’t like that all the time and that it was just for celebrating reasons.

I’m only here vacationing fortunately but the next time I visit, I do not want to come back to the restaurant. Their saving grace was the alcohol. The food wasn’t worth it at all and if the atmosphere is always that loud then it’s...

Casa Nueva Tacos & Tequila - Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill in Stow, Ohio, is a vibrant gem that promises an unforgettable dining experience. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of Mexican hospitality. The decor, with its colorful accents and rustic charm, sets the stage for a culinary journey that's as visually appealing as it is delicious.

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We tried Casa Nueva last week. I recognize they are new and still very much getting their routines together and issues ironed out, so I’ll preface my feedback by saying we will definitely give them another go in six months when they’ve settled in.

For us, the pros were the atmosphere/decor and the menu variety. Our server was expeditious, although not particularly warm. As a picky eater, I loved the ability to make my own bowl with the toppings and protein of my choosing. The plating was great and made me excited for my food.

The areas that, if improved upon, would cause me to return, include a few things. Our “20 minute” wait was satisfied….45 minutes later. I think this is due to the newness of the staff, but accurately predicting a wait time is important. I can be patient, that’s not the problem, the concern was that we had no idea what was going on and honestly got hangry without an update. They missed an opportunity for a customer to order a drink, etc. by misquoting our wait time. When we were seated, it was very difficult to breathe. Their ventilation system is in desperate need of repair or improvement. It was so smoky, it was gross and difficult to enjoy a meal. We just wanted to get out of there as soon as we finally got a table.

While I think our culture as a whole needs to stop expecting free stuff from [small] businesses, the lack of clarity over the need to purchase chips/salsa was frustrating…they should list it as an appetizer on the menu (not the salsa flight or queso, those are obviously extra but there was no plain-old listing for chips/salsa, leading a customer to think it would be complimentary).

Lastly, our food was fine, but nothing exceptional and overall a little bland. The rice seemed like a boxed option and I found myself salting my meal. I’d have no complaints over the food quality if I felt I was paying for average Mexican. The pricing and menu descriptions promise a higher level of cooking that we didn’t feel was delivered.

All that to be said, we’ll give it another try as it would be great to have a decent Mexican place in Stow, but they have some considerable room for improvement in...