Casa Bonita’s iconic fountain is back and filled with water
Weeks away from Casa Bonita's reopening, the famous water fountain in front of the restaurant was filled, signifying completion nearing of the Mexican-style restaurant in Lakewood.
Video: 9News Text: Lauren Bach
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Weeks away from Casa Bonita’s expected reopening, the iconic fountain in front of the Lakewood restaurant is once again filled with water, according to Denver Gazette news partner 9News.
On Tuesday, 9News’ Sky9 flew over the restaurant, on West Colfax Avenue near Wadsworth Boulevard, showing water in the fountain, which has undergone renovations since it was removed in June.
Dive into Casa Bonita's hiring portal as restaurant set to hire 550, including cliff divers
“South Park” creators and Casa Bonita owners Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with Executive Chef Dana Rodriguez, announced last year that the restaurant will open in May after extensive renovations, 9News reported.
The restaurant is still hiring, after hundreds of job openings became available in January, including kitchen team members, bartenders and entertainers.
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