"South Park" Creators Announce Reopening Date For Iconic "Casa Bonita" Restaurant

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The creators of the hit comedy show "South Park" announced this week that the
iconic Colorado restaurant "Casa Bonita," which the two men purchased in
September of last year, will be reopening this spring.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone purchased the restaurant, which is featured in one
of South Park's most popular episodes after the previous owners' filed for
Chapter 11 protection in Arizona last April.

"We want to wish everyone in Colorado a Happy Holidays from all of us at Casa
Bonita," Parker and Stone said in a video released this week. "You know,
guys, I saw a thing in the news about what Coloradans want for Christmas, and
besides a new football team and fresh snow, they said they wanted an opening
date for Casa Bonita."

Parker and Stone said that the restaurant will reopen in May 2023.

The restaurant was known as a tourist attraction because of its fun
atmosphere, which included cliff divers and a lagoon. Under its previous
owners, the restaurant got mixed reviews about food quality, to put it
nicely.

Executive Chef Dana Rodriguez appeared in the announcement video alongside
Parker and Stone.

"Casa Bonita has brought so much joy to so many people over the years -- we
wanted to share the news of our May reopening as our holiday gift to the
people of Colorado," Rodriguez said.

In a special holiday message from Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Dana
"Loca" Rodriguez, the grand reopening date for Casa Bonita is
revealed. Happy holidays! ?? pic.twitter.com/Jhhx27apsV

-- Casa Bonita (@CasaBonita) December 22, 2022

Colorado News obtained plans showing that Parker and Stone poured millions of
dollars into renovating the restaurant after purchasing it for $3.1 million.

"The total cost of alterations for the primary space as applicable to this
provision are approximately $12,125,000," according to to build records
obtained by the local station.

"General improvements to the existing Casa Bonita restaurant, including
improvements to the: life safety systems, accessibility, HVAC systems, air
quality, electrical system, plumbing system, and finishes," a general plan
description says. "Accessibility routes will be improved throughout,
including a new platform lift and numerous ADA ramps."

The renovations also include a complete makeover of the restaurant's "indoor
pools and water features and outdoor water feature."

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Let's go Brandon!

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I wouldn’t want to eat in a South Park themed restaurant. I think you’d be
lucky if the only foreign substance in your food was boogers.

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The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.

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anim...@cox.net wrote:

> I wouldn't want to eat in a South Park themed restaurant. I think you'd
> be lucky if the only foreign substance in your food was boogers.

And for gawd's sake, don't eat the chili!