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There is a really super unique Mexican restaurant in Denver called
Casa Bonita that I remember going to as a child - here I am with my sister circa 1984.
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We have never ventured to Denver with our littles, but thought it would be fun to take them up there this summer. So, we went!
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We dined on Mexican food, watched a puppet show, enjoyed a pinata, played in the arcade and did I mention there was a waterfall complete with cliff divers? Oh, yes - I know it sounds crazy and hard to believe, but they really do dive off cliffs into the pool at the bottom. Super cool.
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Thank you, Mom and Dad, for such a fun trip and sweet new memories! It was fun to remember going here as a child and take my own children! Oh, the fountain out front is apparently super fun too!
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Anyone else ever been here?
12 comments:
Casa Bonita! Wow talk about bringing back memories!!! I went there many times as a teenager and a young adult as we moved to the Denver Metro area in 1980. We went everytime we had out of town company. I have since moved away and now have a family of my own but have not been back in many a year as my mother moved as well.
Thank you! :)
Did you have sopapillas with honey?
What fun to take two generations of our family to Casa Bonita -- and how amazing that in 25 or so years, it hadn't changed! Great photos of our fun day there -- thanks for sharing. :) Love, Mom
We have been there with our family a few times. Such a fun place. I remember going there when I was a child also. Great memories
When I was in ROTC I spent a few weeks at Buckley, so this was my hang out! Love that you took your kids there- I'd love to show it to my husband and daughter. Thanks for bringing back some great memories :)
What a cool and fun restaurant! Esp. fun to take your own family to a place you remember fondly from your own childhood.
Sounds like you had a great trip!
I think we were there when I was a child! I think Eric would remember too, so it would be fun to ask him. Thanks for sharing all your fun memories and photos from your trip. Looks like you're having a fabulous time!
How fun. Looks like you guys had a great time. I always love going back and introducing my kids to places from my childhood. Looks like a great time.
What fun to share this with your children and parents! I remember going there a few times as a kid, but haven't been since we've lived in Colorado. I remember some tunnel areas you could go through.
Gotta love our matching braids. =)
So glad you had a fun time! I have many memories from that place. Did your kids still get to pick out a little treat from the treasure chest on your way our?
I was there about 15 years ago and it looks exactly the same! My husband's grandparents lived in Denver and this was an annual trip for him. Fun!
Yes! I grew up going there on family vacation! Love the memories and love to take my kids there now.
I went 2 times when we lived in Denver. My daughter still talks about it. The food used to be a joke, but the last time we went it was fine. The sopapillas were fantastic though.
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