Yearly Casa Bonita Trip

Is there anyone who has been living in the Denver Metro Area for over two years who has not visited Casa Bonita? I would think not. My boyfriend Sean, who moved here from Idaho, was recommend this place by an older lady in his mothers quilting circle for gosh sakes. This place's infamy expands state lines! As a true Denverite it is my duty to scoff at the food when anyone, local or not, wants to take a trip to Casa Bonita. Once the appropriate shaming has taken place my excitement is allowed grow... I would never say 'NO' to Casa Bonita. That is why I spent this past Tuesday evening along side Sean and our pal Estellita dodging mariachi bands, holding my breath and Black Bart’s Cave and indulging on not one, but TWO, sopaipillas.  

I used to think the only edible items on the menu were the cheese enchiladas and the sopaipillas but this time I took my chances on the endless pollo platter and was not disappointed in the chicken enchiladas. Not bad Casa Bonita, not bad. Our night was filled with the usual; exotic divers (if the Lakewood dive team is considered exotic) and skillfully trained high school drama members...err I mean actors, performing the ole' lost my gorilla routine. I had such a splendid view of the Casa Bonita's talents because we asked for it. Remember people, do not be afraid to ask for what you want, and if what you want is a seat by the waterfall at Casa freakin' Bonita then by all means go for it (thanks Estellita for not being scared to ask). 

While watching the show from our prime seats I asked Sean if he would still date me if my sole profession were an actress at Casa Bonita and to my surprise he didn't immediately say yes. It was not until I assured him in this scenario I hadn't been working there more than a year, this gig was just my start and I had hopes of making it big that he said yes...well, at least he said yes. I was not the only one asking the questions. Sean, the inquisitive soul he is, had all sorts of questions; ones which I was glad he did not seek out management to ask… Well Sean here are a few answers for you and all the rest of you wanting to know a little bit more about this Lakewood gem.

• It took approximately one year to create Casa Bonita.
• Our famous pink tower facade is 85 feet fall.
• The dome is covered with 22-karat gold leaf and features a statue of the last Aztec emperor - Quahuatomec.
• The fountain in front of the restaurant was shipped in pieces from Mexico.
• The restaurant boasts over 52,000 square feet and seats over 1,000 guests.
• The waterfall, designed to resemble the cliffs of Acapulco, is 30 feet high and the pool is 14 feet deep.

The only thing left to do now is watch the South Park Casa Bonita episode. I know, it's shameful I have yet to watch this...