ap

Skip to content
Restaurants, Food and Drink | Casa Bonita’s 50th birthday: From a $3.45…
Tuesday, August 18th 2026

Trending:

Things To Do
Restaurants, Food and Drink

Casa Bonita’s 50th birthday: From a $3.45 dinner to a $40 million renovation

The beloved Pink Palace celebrates its 50th on March 25. Here are some other important numbers from Casa Bonita’s history

Casa Bonita originally opened in Lakewood in March 1974. It celebrates its 50th anniversary under the ownership of Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of "South Park," who purchased it in 2021. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Casa Bonita originally opened in Lakewood in March 1974. It celebrates its 50th anniversary under the ownership of Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of “South Park,” who purchased it in 2021. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Staff portrait of Tiney Ricciardi on May 28, 2026, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
By | cricciardi@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
PUBLISHED: | UPDATED:
Getting your player ready...
Happy 50th birthday Casa Bonita! While that number might suggest the restaurant is over the hill, fans will tell you itap entering its best days yet.
Already have an account? Log In
This article is only available to subscribers
Flash Sale

Standard Digital

$1 for 1 year
Offer valid for non-subscribers only

More in Restaurants, Food and Drink