Casa Bonita

Casa Bonita

Address:

6715 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO

Latitude & Longitude:

39.741845, -105.070699

Saves:

80

Check-Ins:

41

Description:

Originating in Oklahoma City, this former chain of Mexican restaurants is named Casa Bonita which in Spanish literally means "pretty house" -  and this location is the only one remaining open in 2015. Founder Bill Waugh opened the first Casa Bonita restaurant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1968. By the mid-1970s, the chain had expanded to locations in adjacent states and was known for its "all you can eat" beef or chicken plates and offering sopapillas - small squares of fried bread served with honey - with every meal. The Lakewood Historical Society made the restaurant a historic landmark in 2015.

(Photo by Nicole Adams)

Website:

casabonitadenver.com

Tags:

Food + Drink • History • Scenic
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