Nuestra Historia
Worker-Owned Since 1986
Casa Nueva wasn't built by investors or a corporate chain. It was built by the people who work here. Since 1986, Casa Nueva has operated as a fully worker-owned cooperative — one of the longest-running in Ohio.
What started as a small counter-culture cantina in a repurposed building on Baker Street grew into one of Athens' most beloved institutions. Every enchilada is made from scratch. Every margarita is handcrafted. Every worker is an owner.
We source locally when possible, support the Athens community year-round, and have never wavered on the belief that business should work for the people doing the work.
La Cooperativa
Worker-owned businesses return profits to the people doing the work. Casa Nueva has operated this model for nearly four decades.
- 1986 Founded on Baker Street
- 1992 Became fully worker-owned
- 2001 Expanded dining room
- 2010 Added rooftop patio
- 2024 38 years and counting
38
Years Serving Athens
100%
Worker Owned