Why ‘South Park’ creators reopened iconic Denver restaurant

Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of “South Park,” open up to NBC’s Harry Smith on the touching reason behind their decision to bring back an iconic Denver restaurant, Casa Bonita.
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[@C01dEyes]

I really do admire that their passionate memories of their favorite restaurant drove them to actually save it. I've been a huge fan of South Park ever since the first aired in the 90's and I still am to this day. When I heard that they bought the restaurant I had a feeling that it was for love and not for a joke. Whenever it's done I'll be more than happy to travel out west to come visit.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Angry Birds

[@greenderp]

now they need to bring back bennigans XD

[@user-gq8rw6hf9v]

I mean, when u get 900M, they can at least do it, they almost had to

[@dogchaser520]

The thing about South Park, as callous and flagrantly offensive as it is, is that it's also got a lot of heart. Bit like old Simpsons with the crassness turned way up. Renovating Casa Bonita totally reflects that. The amusing thing is that it will probably make a lot of money, to boot, and quite unintentionally, or perhaps precisely because the drive to make a profit is refreshingly not the motive in an American business...

[@shitchops]

fuckn eh sean

[@billysobolik]

Anyone from Colorado knows how big of a deal it is that they finally have a real chef running a real kitchen, as opposed to a GM running a cafeteria line. It'll be odd to finally be able to say I "enjoyed" Casa Bonita's food because "crap food" became one of their staples.

[@thebrouhaha]

Noah would be proud.

[@bosco1603]

we stopped at casa bonita 8 years ago on a cross country road trip, and ya, the food was pretty bad. probably the only time i had bad food at a restaurant and didn't complain about it afterwards. bought a black bart t shirt and moved on.

[@SarcasticDragonGaming]

Big time, the food was always the weakest part by a mile.

[@jessp2904]

I miss their terrible/wonderful food! I’ve tried to recreate the cheese enchiladas but I can’t get it. So many great memories!!

[@Someaddress555s]

Hey, their chicken fried steak was actually OK before the change. I say that having never ordered a chicken fried steak in my life before going there, because it used to make Taco Bell look luxurious.

[@RoadRallyLife]

These men are heroes, and national treasures. They fully embody what it means to be an American.

[@-----hk6jj]

I see what you did there 😂

[@conanruisi]

I mean it’s cool that they’re keeping a place alive, but two guys buy a business, fire all the people, and now run it for themselves and they’re heroes? Nah they’re just preserving something from their childhood. It is cool, but heroes? No.

[@alexanderchenf1]

@@conanruisifire all incompetents

[@conanruisi]

@@alexanderchenf1 that’s a hostile takeover, quite literally the opposite of heroics.

[@ScottEproductions]

@@conanruisi It filed for bankruptcy before they bought it. It was already gone. Whether or not they fired everyone, the people there would not have a job anyway. Who's to say they didn't re-hire some of the workers?

[@theoppenheimerprojects2867]

I think it’s important to tell the next generations about Matt and Trey. Our parents tried to get rid of them and South Park in the late 90’s and failed. Matt and Trey went on to win Emmys, Tony’s, and the hearts of their viewers.

[@coolbrotherf127]

I'm so glad all the lame people with no humor didn't win in the 90s. South Park has been such an impactful and enjoyable show for so long.

[@Turpitood]

cool parents watched this with their kids

[@frigginresulrum]

Oscar Nomination even!

[@Schacal6666]

Y but the leftists will always try to censor them and to ban them out of ppls minds

[@mistyreed4558]

@@coolbrotherf127Lame people with no sense of humor are now in every age range, not just crusty old parents. Oy vey- so glad Parker & Stone are still kickin’!!

[@RealCarringtonInstitute]

I love that they are saving this restaurant and cultural landmark. And I absolutely love that there really are cliff divers!

[@bdc2320]

I went there once in the 80s as a kid. It was magical.

[@BIGMIKESKNUTTS]

I member

[@frzstat]

I don’t think that is a cliff. I would call them pool divers. You can find them anywhere there is a diving board. 😂

[@Lousasshol]

Do u love it

[@angelainamarie9656]

​@@frzstatthere's a cliff it's just made out of plaster

[@MrRom92DAW]

I only know of Casa Bonita through its appearance in South Park episodes, and the video game DLC. But I was shocked when I found out it was actually a real place - and saddened to hear that it closed. Having them reopen it is probably the best thing that could’ve possibly happened, It’s very clear they truly have love for this place. If I ever get the chance to see Colorado I absolutely MUST visit Casa Bonita!

[@DR3ADER1]

Plus, as far as the games go, it's on-brand for a Ubisoft-published game to feature obscure yet iconic aspects of a city. Especially since the Assassin's Creed games.

[@kaia0821]

We just visited Casa Bonita a couple days ago while in Denver.

[@alexapuerta]

The hot dog Cartman lives in is real too. Parker and Stone considered buying it and putting it in the Casa Bonita parking lot, but decided against it because they already sunk so much money in Casa Bonita. The hot dog was relocated and saved by other people. There are news articles of it with photos of it going down the highway to its new home.

[@BMoney77]

@@kaia0821how?

[@ConstantDistres5]

Its a must, used to live nearby and every visit was amazing

[@Max-wl7jn]

These guys really are as genuine as you can get. I have so much respect for them both and hope (quite selfishly) that they continue to make South Park until they’re in their 80z

[@Attmay]

They are frauds and the show needs to be canceled.

[@se_eikeboom6891]

You don't suffer from shellfishness

[@elainejsta]

They made an episode about it years ago and now they saved it and are restoring it to its former glory so people can love it for generations to come. What legends.

[@texaswunderkind]

"They will need six million customers a night to break even..." I love that this passion project means so much to Mat and Trey, and everybody who grew up going to Casa Bonita. I went for the first time in 1979 or 1980, and it was magical. I still have the black & white old-timey photo behind the rubber jail bars.

[@MISNM0]

❤❤❤

[@Xavier_Cano]

Was he foreal about the 6 million customers a night?

[@twally87]

​@@Xavier_Cano that number is probably just an exaggerated projection to get into the black by end of that first fiscal year. If they had 6 million customers a night for the first 365 days, it would pay off all the costs of renovation as well as nightly operating costs. Typically, a major investment in a restaurant/theme park like this would be part of a long-term plan for a profitable business, along with financing. I'm not sure whether Matt & Trey are footing the bill entirely independently-- they probably are-- so it doesn't matter to them what those renovation costs are, as they're paid up-front and there's no loan component to daily operating costs. Perhaps if the business eventually reaches a baseline profitable output on a month-by-month basis, it won't matter to them how long it takes for the renovations to have technically been paid-off. Might even be willing to operate it at a loss indefinitely as long as it isn't too bad. They are fairly independently wealthy at this point. I'm sure they've reviewed worst-case scenarios and are fine with it so they figure what they hey, if it means keeping an important part of their childhood open and looking cool, why not?

[@richardcano1824]

I have childhood memories of it as well. I didn’t know they had to claim bankruptcy

[@Gazmus]

@@Xavier_Cano That's slightly more than the population of Colorado :) His point was...they're spending a lot of money on it.

[@ProtovoxMedia]

I really appreciate Parker and Stone’s investment in this and can’t wait to visit. It really is like restoring a national landmark. I’m grateful we still have people like Parker and Stone kicking around doing good stuff like this.

[@Attmay]

More like cultural appropriation combined with cultural vandalism.

[@ArtsCO2024]

The cost to eat there isn't prohibitive at all. $35 a plate. Make a reservation

[@SkySpiritPhotography]

I grew up in Thornton Colorado in the 70s and Casa Bonita was my absolute favorite place to go! The cliff divers, the haunted cave, the fake jail cells, and the food! I'm 53 and I haven't been back for 40 years... I think I'll book a flight! Thanks guys!

[@ArtsCO2024]

Be ready to spend an arm and a leg. $35 a plate plus a tip. Make a reservation

[@andersonanderson1009]

The fact that this is both a gag and NOT a gag is the most impressive thing about this whole affair.

[@boise2Talay7886]

Brings back memories from my childhood growing up in Lakewood. Back in the 70's visiting Casa Bonita was such an entertaining experience but the food was mediocre at best. I think it's a wise move on their part to restore the original ambience but at the same time drastically change and improve the quality of the food being served.

[@ChrisZ70]

I was born in 1970. We moved from New York in 1975 to Denver, CO. I lived on Corona off Colfax for a year, then we moved to a place near the Botanical Gardens for a year, then we moved to Lakewood in 1978. (I went to Green Mountain Elementary school from '78 to '82, then Dunstan Jr. High '82-'83 before moving back to NY). I do not remember where I lived when we went to Casa Bonita, but I absolutely remember going there once or twice and distinctly remember the divers. That place was amazing! I hadn't thought about it in forever, then when South Park mentioned it I was like, "OMG! They know about that place from my childhood!" I have no memory of the food -- other than that it was Mexican, right?

[@sboinkthelegday3892]

They should name all the actual good items "the children's menu" consisting of like 80% of the options, and for the regular menu try to recreate the experience, for the folks who already don't have so many years left. Maybe Jamie Oliver will visit to gawk and aghast.

[@mrbeans2425]

YES! this!

[@thomasbh5223]

i went 5 years ago and got diarrhea

[@loveforthegame3]

you boys would not like what Colfax has turned into 😂

[@Mansini77]

Bust or boom, Trey and Matt are restoring a Denver cultural icon! I haven't been since I was a kid, and now I'd love to take my kids there soon as well. Thank you guys for South Park, thank you for Team America and thank you for saving Casa Bonita!

[@lananiella]

I grew up in Tulsa and we had one here too. It was an amazing place. The food was not the best, but it was better than most people say. It was mostly an all-you-can-eat situation where you had a tray with one of everything on it to start with. And yes, you raised the flag at the table for soapapillas & refills! It got to the point where they were charging obscene amounts to eat there. No one COULD go. So Matt & Trey- when you're done there, come re-do ours!

[@Miguel-pv6ql]

You are not going to that stop lying

[@toasterhed]

I wonder if it's treated as a landmark if there could be a designation as a landmark? They should look into that!

[@robertzacharias6815]

Casa Bonita is AWESOME! I toured it when it was closed in ‘21. The gift shop was still open and the tour was all inclusive. It’s fantastic that Matt & Trey are restoring and keeping this landmark open.

[@AviaryAviles159]

I appreciate our Mexican culture being portrayed in the images, especially the women with colorful dresses and the Mariachi music which is where I am from Jalisco Mexico. It’s amazing to see people appreciate our state and city ( Guadalajara)

[@MediCali951]

I appreciate Matequilla showing us Mexicans how to properly work

[@thediner8929]

South Park creators are a funny pair. 😂

[@3dApe]

@@mkvaladez They got a new chef to fix that

[@bigfunda21]

​@@MediCali951"work, Mexican work!"

[@MISNM0]

❤ 🇲🇽 🎉

[@moviesspencer9679]

Love that those guys are still friends and seem like they genuinely like each still haha

[@mco3884]

Like many creative partners they've definitely had their difficulties with one another (watch the episode where the boys try to get Terrence and Philip back together), but yeah they have a partnership and even friendship that seems genuine to this day. I think they've become comfortable with the idea that Trey is the creative force and Matt is in charge of the business aspects of South Park. I'm just glad that they made it work for all of our sakes.

[@MathasarSalazar2]

​@@mco3884 wait what's the story with that episode

[@Joseph-mh9xd]

​@Donovan G they were fighting in the writing room alot and one of them was getting a divorce at the time

[@SuicidalImpulse]

@@mco3884 It's good when friends experience troubles and find a way to work through it, builds better relationships. Sure isn't fun during the trouble though.

[@redadamearth]

Those guys are national treasures.

[@brigitgoddess]

I went to Casa Bonita in the summer of 1977 after a ten day backpacking trip. It was amazing. Glad to see someone is saving this place. I hope they can keep it going and make it successful.

[@martidodger7106]

What i love the most about matt and trey, is that no matter how successful they’ve been with all of their endeavors, they’ve never forgotten where they came from

[@nokom1354]

how can they forget where they came from? they're literally living from a tv show about where they came from !

[@msthecommentator2863]

​@@nokom1354 I feel there's a big difference between creating something based on where you're from, and actually giving credit to and appreciating where you're from. Matt and Trey have never given the vibe of using their hometown for profit, it's always come from a place of love.

[@stormblessed2321]

Knowing that South Park will be around for years to come is so comforting to me. It's been a part of my life since I was 10 and has brought me so much joy and laughter.

[@drwho9319]

Will you be going to casa bonita to eat some tacos

[@ranelgallardo7031]

10?! That’s surprising.

[@victoria9535]

​@Ranel Gallardo it's not I've been watching South Park since I was 6

[@dhfhhdduyhhdhdyrhdjd]

I’m about the same. Some kids at school wouldn’t stop saying how funny it was so I had my mom put the new episode that was on that night. My first episode was chefs salty balls lol.

[@turle8645]

@@ranelgallardo7031 to be fair the South Park kids are also 10

[@denverwthomas]

My name is Denver. My parents were highschool sweethearts from Arvada, Colorado, and they eventually ended up in Texas, where I was born and raised. But we would visit my grandparents in Arvada, Colorado maybe twice a year, and going to Casa Bonita was a certainty of the itinerary. The arcade, the photo booths, interacting with the wandering actors, buying costumes, braving the skull cave- the gorilla waterfall diving sketch that played out every hour- it was fantastic- we'd spend like 4 hours there every time. Casa Bonita was so important to me and my three other siblings growing up. Fond memories to this day. I hope it's still there.

[@laurablack2262]

If you’re a Colorado kid, you’re memories of Casa Bonita are solidly the best thing ever. Trey and Matt know from their childhood. If I ever have an opportunity to thank them in person for preserving it for my children I most certainly will. 😊

[@SafetyisFirst]

You won't have the opportunity, don't worry :)

[@ferretyluv]

*your

[@joshuaalvarez7435]

Went there in probably 89-90 and it never left my mind, I'll happily travel back to see if my kids appreciate it half as much as I did!

[@twistedinnocence8617]

Matt and Trey I'm sure have vastly improved it so I'm sure they will. Actually have good food now

[@wesg7931]

I was born and raised in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and our family travelled to Denver three times over the late 70’s and early 80’s specifically to visit Casa Bonita. It was a special place with many great memories for us. Thank-you Matt and Trey for bringing it back to life!

[@pegcity4eva]

They had one in Fargo, I never got to go to it, always wanted to.

[@donsolos]

What was so awesome about it? What set it apart?

[@TheDarkLordLucifer911]

@@donsolos Im sorry, do you usually see cliff divers in your local mexican restaurant?

[@donsolos]

@@TheDarkLordLucifer911 I would rather be able to do the cliff diving myself.

[@caitlynbaker]

My parents were divorced when I was a kid and my dad lived out in Colorado at the time; whenever the day came for my brother and I to fly back home, Dad and our grandparents would take us to go eat and play at Casa Bonita before heading to the Denver Airport. I was devastated when I learned it closed, but was overjoyed to hear that Matt and Trey bought it. I've always loved Matt and Trey, but now I love them even more for this 😍

[@skygh]

I got to go there a few times coming up. Took my kids there years ago. So delighted they saved and improved it. Thank you Matt and Trey!

[@sidewalkid]

The episode aired 20 years ago????? Man I gotta get my life together lol

[@christofferjenzen78]

Your life is fine and by proxy,so is mine. But depressing,two decades ago. We're not kids anymore.

[@paulforester6996]

Love that place. Glad it was saved by two fans.

[@southtexasobserver3306]

My mom took me here in 1995. Thanks so much for making sure others can enjoy this place guys.

[@timetoengage_]

I had my 5th and 10th birthdays at Casa Bonita, it was such a huge part of my childhood

[@kimutzman3352]

One night, as my husband was watching South Park, I became very amused by the characters excitement about going to Casa Bonita. I told him I could understand 100% because that's exactly how we felt as kids anytime we went. He was stunned that it was, in fact, a real place. The food was awful, but those sopapillas??? Perfecto!

[@fazediscovery5]

My friend who is a huge South Park fan move to Aurora in late 2019 and went to Casa Bonita with his girlfriend when she was visiting right before it close in March 2020 and they both said the food was the most awfully thing they ever add but they enjoy the experience. He excited they upgraded everything including the food and he planning of taking me when I go visiting him next year

[@jimdoe3288]

To bad the left fears south park lol

[@stefandinu6389]

​@@jimdoe3288you know south park makes fun of conservatives a lot too right?

[@thunderstar254]

@@jimdoe3288 Do you _ever_ think before you speak?? 🤦💀😂

[@thunderstar254]

@@jimdoe3288 Sorry scratch that, are you and yours even _capable_ of basic thought?? 🤦💀🤣

[@chazbo2672]

I’m sure many towns and cities have unique places that have played a special role in the community’s social history and that then have become dilapidated with time and often demolished. That could have easily become the case with Casa Bonita. Glad it’s going to come back to life.

[@stormtempterf8058]

A town of less than 200 hundred, we had a nice bar and grille, had to shut down before I even got to legal age because it was too old and to bring its plumbing and other stuff up to code would have cost the owners too much, so it's gone. All the other local eateries are gone now. We just have microbrews and wineries for the gentrified tourists. Priced out for townies. Sadpanda.

[@TravelsTTG]

Yes I miss showbiz pizza and pizza and pipes! I wish they were still in my town.

[@frzstat]

@@stormtempterf8058that sounds like opportunity knocking! Start with a food truck and build from there.

[@promontorium]

My hometown had a drive-in movie theater next to water slides and miniature golf. First the theater went. Then the water slides. The min golf held out a lot longer but it's gone now too. Now there's a Burger King and other fast food. Healthy alternative. But Covid really killed a lot of stuff more recently.

[@coryk2001]

I'm glad this wasn't just a joke. I went to that place several times as a kid in the late 90s/early 2000s, and it was a pretty fun experience. Would've been a shame to lose something so unusual and interesting.

[@patrickharrington1022]

Went there when it first opened, with my classmates, in the 70’s. I was in junior high. It was fun & magical! Great memory 😊

[@menikmati789]

Canadian here - I plan on going to Colorado to the first time just to visit this restaurant

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

Matt and Trey had to assure people this was not a joke. The constant problem comedians have is convincing people they are serious when they're being serious.

[@jenniferroberts]

These guys have always made me laugh, but what really impressed me was the season that South Park became gentrified. OMG. I was living in the Casa Bonita neighborhood, and that was my life. It means a lot that people who care about Colorado are investing in the neighborhood and just creating some joy for everyone.

[@DanTCraig]

Matt and Trey were the only human’s that successfully communicated to the Merkel’s how they were actually being perceived. And they changed their marketing, thank god.

[@BonnChnd]

Took my kids there a few times. Thanks for helping Casa Bonita stay open.

[@hellmuthschreefel9392]

As a kid growing up in the Denver area, Casa Bonita was ALWAYS a special treat. Running around, visiting all of the variously themed dining areas (the caves were my favorite), interacting with the costumed characters, and of course the sopapillas and honey. My family always chose the terraces to sit in and the decorations and the lights were magical to me as a child. I don't remember the food being bad (definietly no worse than a certain mexican fast food restaurant) and it was the place you ALWAYS wanted to go to as a child for your birthday. I am VERY glad it will live on enchanting kids and making memories.

[@deerobinson557]

I went to my friends birthday party there for the first time in 1972. I couldn't understand why everyone was so excited about going to a restaurant in Denver, but I soon found out. I've went back several times, and in the 90's I took my nephew and niece there, but the food had gotten really bad, so it's good to hear they are going to improve it.

[@brendopamine]

I absolutely love everything these guys do. They just cannot fail.

[@chestyvulva]

In the '80s, everyone in Denver and Loveland seemed to have their birthday at either Showbiz Pizza in Arvada or Casa Bonita on Colfax. Man, those were the days hahahaha.

[@aggie8115]

I lived in Windsor and it was Showbiz in Fort Collins, Casa Bonita, and Celebrity Sports Center!

[@mistertea603]

I never treated them buying casa as a joke, Matt and Trey are that beautiful breed of jester that has also a serious business acumen, I have no doubt in their abilities.

[@MISNM0]

👏👏👏

[@shannono8397]

Thank you for rescuing my childhood favorite place. My grandparents always took us kids there, the drive from Manitou Springs gave us plenty time to get super excited! I can't wait to see it now!

[@AyratHungryStudent]

Casa Bonita is one of my favorite episodes of SP. I just recently found out that it was and now back is a real place. Definitely visiting it next time I am in the states.

[@OldGayGamer]

I grew up in denver and remember how special Casa Bonita was. I would fly home to re-visit this place and see what they've done to restore it. The last time I went there was 20 years ago, and the food was so bad that it was literally inedible. You take your food to your table and just leave it there, uneaten. Would've made more sense for them to just charge admission instead of making you buy that slop just to throw it away.

[@HighLevelComedy]

The narrated voice segments make this clip sound like an important historical documentary… maybe cuz it is 🤷‍♂️

[@FellaGuy2]

I found out today that Casa Bonita is a real place. I watched that South Park episode about it when I was about 9 years old lol.

[@marcussmith4913]

cant thank you enough for doing this. Ive been in love with this place since a day back in 2001 my brother showed me its existence while visiting him on my way home from living in California.

[@stonerdemon]

So nice that these two buddies, after building an entertainment empire, are still two buddies at heart and work together.

[@CaliforniaDreamin.]

Love South Park and love those creators for saving Casa Bonita!

[@scottbaxendale323]

I fixed guitars for the band leader in the early 2000’s, Phil Marin. Every time I would bring the kids to eat there he would buy us dinner and then have me sit in with the band! Phil was immortalized in the South Park episode as the band leader in the cartoon.

[@jaredf3844]

Thank you so much for giving back to your community and making something everyone can come enjoy!

[@Yetizens]

I was able to go last night with the family. Really a great experience!

[@secularsekai8910]

Are early tickets already being fulfilled?! I gotta go eat at Casa Bonita 🤩

[@profoundwanderer1441]

Instant gem anytime these two legends actually sit down for an interview. 😂

[@armageddonready4071]

The fact that they can afford to make their favorite childhood hangout anew, is what success is all about.

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

YES! Did any current rich people used to love Shakey’s? Lol

[@YS420X]

Most of the places I enjoyed or have fond memories of from the 90s and 00s are either gone or renovated/repurposed beyond recognition. I cant even put into words how cool it is to have ONE place that holds so many special memories to me be preserved by Matt and Trey! What srand up freiken guys, i am so excited to visit soon

[@cynthiaburney2433]

Beeb there so many times when my son was growing up he is now 35 he has never forgotten casa bonita TY for coming back.🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🦋

[@nordicgaming2572]

As a European I had no idea what Casa Bonita was until South Park introduced me to it. And it remains one of my favorite episodes. The sadistic joy I felt when Cartman locked Butters down in the bunker lol

[@jpmorgan3891]

Are u German?

[@pierreo33]

@@jpmorgan3891 "Nordic Gaming" I don't think he's German.

[@nordicgaming2572]

@@jpmorgan3891 Yup. I added "Nordic" in my username just for fun.

[@rodmunch69]

Nothing beats watching Butters get bullied. That nerd brings it on himself.

[@jpmorgan3891]

@@nordicgaming2572 I was joking about asking you if you were German because of your "sadistic joy about cartman locking butters in the bunker" .......butters is the sweetest most innocent character in cartoon history ...😂I felt bad for butters that he got locked in a bunker for a week because cartman wanted to manipulate Kyle into going to CASA BONITA ALL HE HAD TO DO WAS ASK BUTTERS and I'm pretty sure butters would have just given him his spot on the trip .. 😂 😂 😂 lol....

[@brianp316]

I can't wait to go. Owning a restaurant I know the hardships to come. Everything these guy's touch turns to gold. It's going to be awesome!

[@IXIbudIXI]

They don't allow tips there, they start every employee at 30 bucks an hour, Matt and Trey are national treasures

[@georgieboy_htown4eva4eva]

Coming from Houston and being a life-long fan of South Park, I will have to visit Casa Bonita if I'm ever in Denver one day.

[@TheDark_Paradise]

I wish these guys success and happiness for their community.

[@DavidinSLO]

Love that there is ONLY ONE Casa Bonita. It’s one of a kind kitsch makes it so beloved.

[@angelainamarie9656]

There were at one point five of them and they were all built by hand with no blueprints from what I understand.

[@vkramis4999]

This warms my heart! I remember as a kid waiting for what felt like hours to get in to this place to eat. I went before Covid, and you could tell the restaurant was in its last legs. This place is sooo iconic and nostalgic, I’m glad they are bringing it back

[@JulieGraceImmink]

"We want privacy, stop looking at us" 😂

[@Dominian1]

I went there in 2015 and it was clearly run down and almost empty. It was sad to see all the elements being there, but them either being bad or just not working. With these guys in charge, I am sure that the restaurant will go from a bad joke, back to a good one. It's a really cool thing they are doing.

[@troglodytez]

I cannot wait to visit when you guys open!!!!!! I visited Denver for a concert and was thinking about casa Bonita the whole time!

[@stin9er153]

These 2 gentlemen are national treasures and must be protected at all cost

[@ArtsCO2024]

Are you still reading dr. suess? Wake up

[@melissadye4416]

This place has been on my bucket list for many years. The family is heading to Colorado, baby!!!

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

My heroes and idols. I can remember watching the first episode, I wad in 3rd grade and remember my older brother coming to get me and we snuck downstairs to watch it 😅 miss you little big brother RIP

[@kittencumberbatch6892]

We lost the Casa Bonita in Little Rock, AR years ago. It was my first job at 14yo.

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

Casa Bonita was such a cool place to visit as a kid. It's been ar least 35 years since I've been. Very much looking forward to visiting again.

[@jbdixon4020]

giving back - one of their favorite childhood destinations and the inspiration of one of their most iconic episodes - great job guys

[@johnhutto71]

I went there in the early nineties when my family was in CO for a ski trip. For a kid that grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, it was so very weird, awesome, and impossible to explain to friends back home.

[@andyC95]

The fact they feel like making episodes is is not only fun but HEALTHY after doing it for so long is an awesome thing to hear.

[@freakjob0]

Grew up in Tulsa and have very fond memories of going there. The treasure room, the puppet show, wanting to always sit in the cave area and making a mess pouring too much honey into the sopapillas.

[@scottwhisenhunt6591]

We had one in Tulsa Oklahoma too. So many amazing memories

[@NewlyBoughtSpatula]

Tulsa, OK had one and it was so awesome in the 90s. I wish it could come back.

[@2TRUE210]

SOUTH PARK IS THE BEST SHOW TO EVER AIR ON TELEVISION!!!!

[@DCBJ2011]

It really is, for so many reasons

[@mcgritty8842]

By far, the best comedy as well. Nothing holds a flame

[@autofocus4556]

Futurama is much better.

[@bomber9912]

@@autofocus4556 Futurama was good because it took over the golden era of the simpsons. It started right when the simpsons got worse and it ended on a peak. We dont really know what would have happened with Futurama if they continued to air with new episodes after 2013... Im excited to see if they can maintain the old writing quality with their reboot and season 11 next month. But imo South Park is by far the best longest ongoing cartoon/comedy show out there.

[@jasonnelson1824]

I can’t wait to go there when it opens!

[@youlknowmyname]

This was a childhood memory of mine, too! My fam and I were just there about three years ago to reminisce.

[@zuruck1]

Amazing. I grew up in western Colorado, went to casa Bonita one time when I was in Denver for a youth soccer tournament. This was the early 90s and I remember it to this day. I'll wait until it is less crazy but I'll certainly go again. Can't wait.

[@boat6float]

This is incredible! I'll have to go there the next time I go to the Southwest.

[@cheyennerain]

This is pretty cool. I was living in lakewood when casa Bonita opened.

[@chriswood9219]

Growing up in Denver, been to Casa Bonita many, many times between 1978 and 1998. I never thought the food was as bad as some others might say, but then I've always enjoyed Mexican TV dinners...Great memories. Thanks Matt and Trey!

[@my8887]

Yes!!! Casa Bonita was glorious as a kid! I loved going there in the 80s..just like they said it was exotic! I love that they are reopening it!!❤

[@slmicheljames]

2 of the Greatest Men on this Planet!!! Decades of making me laugh and still going. Doing good things in the community also👍✌️🙏

[@_Julian__]

Love them or hate them, Trey and Matt brought back a huge landmark for Denver. Also, gave people jobs and guests experiences that remind them of childhood. I just hope they sell South Park casa Bonita merch 😂

[@morganberner2458]

I hope they have the South Park characters like Disney World does for with Mickey and the gang. 😂

[@jpinguela]

Well done. Congratulations from Brazil.

[@BranniganCarter]

I moved to Utah this year and I’m so happy I’m within a days drive to Casa Bonita.

[@mcgritty8842]

This is going to make my Colorado trip even better

[@aslkdjfzxcv9779]

love these guys

[@caliside7449]

Not a Colorado native but I moved here when I was 5 and remember coming here for field trips during the summer in elementary school. Absolutely hyped it's coming back!

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Report]

We need to donate when we visit such an icon. It’ll be the great way to sustain such an accomplishment. Great work guys I’ll be going to Colorado just for this! Bring me my Sopitas!

[@RokushoHasashi]

This is just too awesome!! Im glad the South Park creators bought and saved Casa Bonita 😊

[@dustboy1978]

I had a vague memory of going to dinner with my grandmother as a young kid, probably around 1984. The only things that I remembered were the cliff divers and sopapillas, but no idea what it was called or if I just dreamed it. Thanks to these guys I know where it was and I hope I can take my kids someday.

[@iinvaderrand]

I haven't lived in CO for a long time but man I can still remember everything I loved about casa bonita down to the smell of it. I'm so glad it's going to live on.