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Its preservation and continuation are not only a big deal for the nearby neighborhood but also the larger metro area. He expects the neighborhood will look much different 10 years from now, and that Casa Bonita will be part of that transformation. There is real momentum and we need it to continue. The arts district, established in , has purchased a building in the parking lot next to Casa Bonita that once housed a Denver Drumstick Restaurant.

The once-popular eatery, known for a model train that ran around the restaurant, has sat vacant for about 20 years, a symbol of the larger decline the neighborhood was suffering, Marino said. Lakewood has a total of 91 commercial and residential projects recently completed or underway, according to a development map the city maintains.

October 25, Here are a few fun facts about our restaurant: It took approximately one year to create Casa Bonita. Our famous pink tower facade is 85 feet tall. The dome is covered with 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, square feet and seats over 1, guests. The waterfall, designed to resemble the cliffs of Acapulco, is 30 feet high and the pool is 14 feet deep. Visit El Mercado in person to select Casa Bonita souvenirs, including: t-shirts mugs keychains flashlights stickers shot glasses pint glasses toys for the kids and much more!